TP-Link T3700G-28TQ Installation Guide

Business Networking Solution

Installation Guide

Stackable L2+ Managed Switch

T2700G-28TQ

Stackable L3 Managed Switch

T3700G-28TQ

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FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when

the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful

interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1) This device may not cause harmful interference.

2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s

authority to operate the equipment.

CE Mark Warning

This is a class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the

user may be required to take adequate measures.

Related Document

Audience

Conventions

This Installation Guide is for:

Network Engineer

Network Administrator

Due to the similarity in structure of TP-LINK Jetstream Stackable Managed Switch Series, in this Installation Guide we take T3700G-28TQ as an example to illustrate Chapter 2 Preparing for Installation, Chapter 3 Installation, Chapter 4 Lightening Protection and Chapter 5 Connection.

This guide uses the specific formats to highlight special messages. The following table lists the notice icons that are used throughout this guide.

Remind to be careful. A caution indicates a potential which may

result in device damage.

Remind to take notice. The note contains the helpful

information for a better use of the product.

Audience

III

Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction ———————————— 01

1.1 Product Overview .........................................01

1.2 Appearance .................................................01

Chapter 2 Preparing For Installation —————— 05

2.1 Package Contents .........................................05

2.2 Safety Precautions ........................................05

2.3 Installation Tools ..........................................07

2.4 Installation & Connection Flow ......................07

Chapter 3 Installation ————————————— 09

3.1

Installing the Switch on a Desktop

3.2

Installing the Switch Into a 19-inch Rack

3.3

Installing & Removing the Power Supply Module

3.4

Installing & Removing the Interface Card

3.5

Stacking Using Interface Card on Rear Panel

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Chapter 4 Lightning Protection ———————— 14

4.1 Cabling Reasonably ......................................14

4.2 Connect to Ground .......................................16

4.3 Equipotential Bonding ...................................17

4.4 Use Lightning Arrester ..................................18

Chapter 5 Connection ————————————— 19

5.1 Ethernet Port ...............................................19

5.2 SFP/SFP+ Port .............................................19

5.3 Console Port ................................................19

5.4 Verify Installation .........................................20

5.5 Power on via Power Supply Module .............20

5.6 Power on via Redundant Power Supply .........21

5.7 Initialization .................................................22

Chapter 6 Conguration ———————————— 23

6.1 Congure the Switch via GUI ........................23

6.2 Congure the Switch Using CLI .....................24

Appendix A Troubleshooting —————————— 29

Appendix B Hardware Specications —————— 30

Contents

Stackable L2+/L3 Managed Switch

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Product Overview

T2700G-28TQ/T3700G-28TQ is TP-LINK’s JetStream Stackable L2+/L3 Managed Switch, supporting up to 4 SFP+ slots. T2700G-28TQ/T3700G-28TQ is ideal for large businesses, campuses or SMB networks requiring an outstanding, reliable and affordable 10 Gigabit solution.

T2700G-28TQ/T3700G-28TQ supports stacking of up to 8 units, thus providing flexible scalability and protective redundancy for your networks. Moreover, aiming to better protect your network, T2700G-28TQ/T3700G-28TQ’s main power is removable. With the help of TP-LINK’s RPS, administrators can easily change its main power if it encounters some problems without shutting down the switch, thus enabling your network to really enjoy the benefit of uninterrupted operation.

Supporting advanced features such as OSPF, VRRP, IGMP and PIM DM/SM, T3700G28TQ can fully implement resilient scalable networks, and T2700G-28TQ can be upgraded with the addition of a layer 3 license to provide these layer 3 routing features as well.

Note:

Obtain the T2700G-28TQ Layer 3 License T2700G-28TQ-L1000 via the following steps

1. Buy a license key from a TP-LINK authorized distributor

2. Go to T2700G-28TQ page on TP-LINK website, use the license key together with the

1.2 Appearance

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The front panel of T3700G-28TQ is shown as the following figure.

Console Port

LEDs

10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Port

SFP Port

SFP+ Port

Unit ID LED

：

switch S/N and the MAC address for authentication to download the license T2700G28TQ-L1000.

Front Panel

Figure 1-1 Front Panel of T3700G-28TQ

Console Port

Designed to connect with the serial port of a computer or terminal for monitoring and configuring the switch.

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LEDs

LED Status Indication

On The switch is powered on

Power

System

RPS

FAN

Master

Module

Link /A ct (Port 1-24)

21F-24F

25, 26

Off The switch is powered off or power supply is abnormal

Flashing Power supply is abnormal

Flashing The switch works properly

On/Off The switch works improperly

Green

Yel low

Off

Green All the fans work properly

Yel low Not all the fans work properly

Off The switch works as slave in the stack system

On(green)

Flashing(yellow)

Off No Interface Card is connected to the switch

Green

Yel low

Off No device is connected to the corresponding port

Flashing

Off

Flashing

Off

Flashing Data is being transmitted or received

Both the Power Supply Module and the redundant power supply work properly

The redundant power supply works properly

The switch is not connected to any redundant power supply

The switch works as master in the stack system, or does not join any stack system

An Interface Card is connected to the switch and works properly

An Interface Card is connected to the switch, but works improperly

A 1000Mbps device is connected to the corresponding port, but no activity

A 10/100Mbps device is connected to the corresponding port, but no activity

An SFP transceiver is connected to the corresponding port, and it is connected to a device, but no activity

A 1000Mbps device is connected to the corresponding port and transmitting data

An SFP transceiver is connected to the corresponding port, but it is not connected to a device, or no SFP transceiver is connected

An SFP+ transceiver/cable is connected to the corresponding port, and it is connected to a 10Gbps device, but no activity

A 10Gbps device is connected to the corresponding port and transmitting data

An SFP+ transceiver/cable is connected to the corresponding port, but it is not connected to a device, or no SFP+ transceiver/cable is connected

Power Supply Module

Stackable L2+/L3 Managed Switch

works improperly, but the

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LED Status Indication

M1,M2

Port Feature

T2700G-28TQ 24 1 4 (C ombo)

T3700G-28TQ 24 1 4 (C ombo)

Model

Flashing

Off

An SFP+ transceiver/cable is connected to the corresponding port of the Interface Card, and it is connected to a 10Gbps device, but no activity

A 10Gbps device is connected to the corresponding port of the Interface Card

1. No Interface Card is connected

2. No SFP+ transceiver/cable is connected to the installed Interface Card

3. An SFP+ transceiver/cable is connected to the corresponding port of the Interface Card, but it is not connected to a device

10/100/1000Mbps

RJ45 Port

Console

Port

and transmitting data

1000Mbps

SFP Port

10Gbps SFP+

4 (2 fixed + 2

Port

optional)

10/100/1000Mbps Port

Port 1-24, designed to connect to the device with a bandwidth of 10Mbps, 100Mbps or 1000Mbps. Each has a corresponding Link/Act LED.

SFP Port

Por t 21F-24F,

designed to install the SFP transceiver. These four SFP transceiver slots are shared with the associated RJ45 ports. The associated two ports are referred as a “Combo” port, which means they cannot be used simultaneously, otherwise only RJ45 port works. The SFP ports support 1000M SFP module connection only.

SFP+ Port

Port 25-26, designed to install the 10Gbps SFP+ transceiver or SFP+ cables. T3700G-28TQ also provides an interface card slot on the rear panel to install the expansion card (TX432 of TP-LINK for example). If TX432 is installed, you get another two 10Gbps SFP+ ports.

Unit ID LED

Designed to display the stack Unit ID of the switch.

not join any stack system, it displays its default

unit number, please logon to the GUI of the switch and go to

For the switch that does

Unit ID. To modify the default

Stack→Stack

Management→Switch Renumber page.

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Rear Panel

The rear panel of T3700G-28TQ is shown as the following figure.

Power

PS OK

Fault

PSM150-AC

100-240V~ 50/60Hz 2.5A

Interface Card Slot

Grounding Terminal

RPS Input Connector

Power Supply Module

Figure 1-2 Rear Panel of T3700G-28TQ (1)

Note: The Interface Card Slot and RPS Input Connector are shipped with protective

covers.

Interface Card Slot

Designed to extend the interfaces. You can select a TP-LINK Interface Card (TX432 for example) for your switch if needed. For how to install an Interface Card, please refer to 3.4 Installing & Removing the Interface Card.

Grounding Terminal

The switch already comes with lightning protection mechanism. You can also ground the switch through the PE (Protecting Earth) cable of AC cord or with Ground Cable. For detailed information, please refer to Chapter 4 Lightning Protection.

RPS Input Connector

Designed to connect the RPS (Redundant Power Supply). You can selected an RPS of TP-LINK (RPS150 for example) for your switch if needed. For how to install an RPS, please refer to 5.6 Power on via Redundant Power Supply.

Power Supply Module

The AC Power Supply Module PSM150-AC is installled in the switch. The malfunctioned PSM150-AC can be replaced with a TP-LINK power supply module of the same model. Its input voltage is 100-240V~ 50/60Hz.

The AC Power Supply Module is fully hot swappable, helping to ensure no system interruption during installation or replacement. For how to install/remove the Power Supply Module, please refer to 3.3 Installing & Removing the Power Supply

Module.

Caution: Please use the provided power cord.

With all the protective covers removed and the Interface Card (TX432 for example) inserted, the rear panel of T3700G-28TQ is shown as the following figure.

Module

SFP+

TX432

SFP+ CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Power

PS OK

Fault

PSM150-AC

100-240V~ 50/60Hz 2.5A

Figure 1-3 Rear Panel of T3700G-28TQ (2)

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Chapter 2 Preparing For Installation

2.1 Package Contents

Make sure that the package contains the following items. If any of the listed items is damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.

One Switch (One PSM150-AC included)

One Resource CD

2.2 Safety Precautions

To avoid any device damage and bodily injury caused by improper use, please observe the following rules.

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Safety Precautions

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Keep the power off during the installation.

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Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, and make sure that the wrist strap has a good skin contact and is well grounded.

■

Use only the power cord provided with the switch.

■

Make sure that the supply voltage matches the specifications indicated on the rear panel of the switch.

■

Ensure the vent hole is well ventilated and unblocked.

■

Do not open or remove the cover of the switch.

■

Before cleaning the device, cut off the power supply. Do not clean it by the waterish cloth, and never use any other liquid cleaning method.

One Power Cord and one Console Cable

Two mounting brackets and

the ttings

This Installation Guide

One Power Supply Module Slot Cover

Preparing For Installation

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Site Requirements

To ensure normal operation and long service life of the device, please install it in an environment that meets the requirements described in the following subsection.

Temperature/Humidity

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Stackable L2+/L3 Managed Switch

Please keep a proper temperature and humidity in the equipment room. Too high/low humidity may lead to bad insulation, electricity leakage, mechanical property changes and corrosions. Too high temperature may accelerate aging of the insulation materials and can thus significantly shorten the service life of the device. For normal temperature and humidity of the device, please check the following table.

Environment Temperature Humidity

Operating 0℃ ~ 40℃ 10% ~ 90%RH Non-condensing

Storage -40℃ ~ 70℃ 5% ~ 90%RH Non-condensing

Clearness

The dust accumulated on the switch can be absorbed by static electricity and result in poor contact of metal contact points. Some measures have been taken for the device to prevent static electricity, but too strong static electricity can cause deadly damage to the electronic elements on the internal circuit board. To avoid the effect of static electricity on the operation of the switch, please attach much importance to the following items:

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Dust the device regularly, and keep the indoor air clean.

■

Keep the device well grounded and ensure static electricity has been transferred.

Electromagnetic Interference

Electronic elements including capacitance and inductance on the device can be affected by external interferences, such as conducted emission by capacitance coupling, inductance coupling, and impedance coupling. To decrease the interferences, please make sure to take the following measures:

■

Use the power supply that can effectively filter interference from the power grid.

■

Keep the device far from high-frequency, strong-current devices, such as radio transmitting station.

■

Use electromagnetic shielding when necessary.

Lightening Protection

Extremely high voltage currents can be produced instantly when lightning occurs and the air in the electric discharge path can be instantly heated up to

20,000℃

. As this

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