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Allied Telesis AlliedWare Plus GS980MX Series - User Manual

Allied Telesis AlliedWare Plus GS980MX Series
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613-002681 Rev. G
GS980MX Series
Stackable Gigabit Layer 3+ Ethernet Switches
AlliedWare Plus™ v5.5.1
GS980MX/10HSm
GS980MX/18HSm
GS980MX/28
GS980MX/28PSm
GS980MX/52
GS980MX/52PSm
Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis
Stacking
AT-GS980MX/10HSm
10/S2
CLASS
1
LASER PRODUCT
CONSOLE
9/S1
5G/2.5G/1G LINK ACT 100 LINK ACT PD ON PD ERR MAX CURRENT
17
28
SFP+
PORTS
9-10
SFP+
10G/1G
35179111315
17/S1
18/S2
SFP+
1614
CLASS
1
LASER PRODUCT
CONSOLE
468 10122
AT-GS980MX/18HSm
PD ON PD ERR MAX CURRENT
5G/2.5G/1G LINK ACT 100 LINK ACT
PORTS
17-18
SFP+
10G/1G
35179111315171921 23
27/S1
28/S2
25 SFP+
26
AT-GS980MX/28PSm
PD ON PD ERR MAX CURRENT
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
CONSOLE
4 6 8 10 122 16 18 2014
22 24
5G / 2.5G/1G/100
1000 LINK ACT 100 LINK ACT 5G/2.5G/1G LINK ACT 100 LINK ACT
PORTS 21-24
PORTS 1-20
10G / 1G
AT-GS980MX/52PSm
51/S1
52/S2
49 SFP+
50
35179111315171921 23
4 6 8 10 122 16 18 2014
22 24
27 2925 31 33 35 37 39 41 43 45 47
28 30 32 34 3626 40 42 4438
46 48
PD ON PD ERR MAX CURRENT1000 LINK AC T 100 LINK AC T 5G/2.5G/1G LINK ACT 100 LINK AC T
PORTS 41-48
PORTS 1-40
5G/2.5G/1G/100
10G/1G
CONSOLE
LASER PRODUCT
CLASS 1

Table of Contents

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Allied Telesis AlliedWare Plus GS980MX Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
VLANs4094
ModelGS980MX Series
TypeManaged
Switching Capacity176 Gbps
Forwarding Rate131 Mpps
Jumbo Frame Support9KB
Operating Temperature0°C to 50°C
Power ConsumptionVaries by model

Summary

Preface

Document Conventions

Explains symbols, formatting, and warnings used in the document.

Contacting Allied Telesis

Provides contact information and resources for technical support and sales.

Chapter 1 Overview

Front and Rear Panels

Details the physical layout and components of the switch's front and rear panels.

Features

Lists and describes the main features and specifications of the GS980MX Series switches.

Twisted Pair Ports

Explains the specifications, speed, duplex, and PoE capabilities of twisted pair ports.

Power Over Ethernet

Details the Power over Ethernet (PoE) standards, classes, and budget for the switches.

SFP+ Transceiver Ports

Describes the ports supporting SFP/SFP+ transceivers and their link/activity LEDs.

VCStack Feature

Explains the Virtual Chassis Stacking (VCStack) feature and its advantages for network management.

Switch ID LED

Details the function and display of the Switch ID LED for stack identification.

Chapter 2 Virtual Chassis Stacking

Stacking Guidelines

Lists general rules and requirements for building a VCStack of GS980MX Series switches.

Stack Trunks

Explains stack trunks, their default and optional ports, and cabling requirements.

Invalid Stack Trunks

Provides examples of incorrect stack trunk configurations and their issues.

Master and Member Switches

Describes the roles and main functions of master and member switches in a stack.

Switch ID Numbers

Explains the necessity and assignment of unique ID numbers for switches within a stack.

Planning the Stack

Lists key factors to consider when planning the configuration and setup of a switch stack.

Chapter 3 Beginning the Installation

Reviewing Safety Precautions

Outlines essential safety warnings, including laser and electrical hazards, before installation.

Choosing a Site for the Switch

Provides requirements for selecting an appropriate installation location for the switch.

Unpacking the GS980 MX;10 HSm Switch

Details the contents of the shipping box and how to unpack the GS980MX/10HSm switch.

Unpacking the GS980 MX;18 HSm Switch

Details the contents of the shipping box and how to unpack the GS980MX/18HSm switch.

Unpacking the GS980 MX;28, GS980 MX;28 PSm, GS980 MX;52, or GS980 MX;52 PSm Switch

Details the contents of the shipping box for 24- and 48-port switches.

Chapter 4 Installing the Switch on a Table

Installing the Bumper Feet

Provides instructions on how to attach the four reusable bumper feet to the switch base.

Chapter 5 Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack

Overview of Installing the GS980 MX;10 HSm Switch in an Equipment Rack

Introduces the two methods for rack-mounting the GS980MX/10HSm switch.

Installing the GS980 MX;10 HSm Switch in an Equipment Rack with the RKMT-J14 Brackets

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing the switch using RKMT-J14 brackets.

Installing the GS980 MX;18 HSm, GS980 MX;28, GS980 MX;28 PSm, GS980 MX;52, or GS980 MX;52 PSm Switch in an Equipment Rack

Details rack-mounting procedures for other GS980MX models using supplied brackets.

Chapter 6 Installing the Switch on a Wall

Switch Orientations on a Wall

Illustrates and describes acceptable switch orientations when mounting on a wall.

Installation Guidelines

Provides guidelines for wall-mounting switches, including stud types and material requirements.

Installing the Switch on a Plywood Base

Details the process of attaching the switch to a pre-installed plywood base on the wall.

Installing the Switch on a Concrete Wall

Provides instructions for directly mounting the switch onto a concrete wall.

Chapter 7 Building the Trunk with the Default 10 Gbps Stacking Ports

Introduction

Explains the process of building a stack using default 10Gbps stacking ports without specific configuration.

Powering On the Switches Individually

Guides on powering switches one by one to control stack ID assignment and master selection.

Powering On the Switches Simultaneously

Guides on powering all switches simultaneously for automatic ID assignment based on MAC addresses.

Starting a Local Management Session

Explains how to establish a local management session using a console cable and terminal emulator.

Verifying the Stack

Details how to use the SHOW STACK command to verify the operational status and configuration of the stack.

Chapter 8 Configuring the Master of the Stack Trunk with 5 Gbps Multi-Speed Ports

Introduction

Introduces procedures for configuring member switches to use 5Gbps ports for stack trunks.

Command Summary

Briefly describes commands for configuring master and member switches for 5Gbps stacking.

Configuring the Master Switch

Outlines the procedures for configuring the master switch for 5Gbps stacking ports.

Chapter 9 Configuring the Member(s) of the Stack Trunk with 5 Gbps Multi-Speed Ports

Introduction

Introduces procedures for configuring member switches to use 5Gbps ports for stack trunks.

Configuring the Member Switch

Provides general steps for configuring member switches for stacking, including ID and priority settings.

Configuring GS980 MX;10 HSm

Details the steps for configuring GS980MX/10HSm member switches for 5Gbps stacking.

Configuring GS980 MX;18 HSm

Details the steps for configuring GS980MX/18HSm member switches for 5Gbps stacking.

Configuring GS980 MX;28 PSm

Details the steps for configuring GS980MX/28PSm member switches for 5Gbps stacking.

Configuring GS980 MX;52 PSm

Details the steps for configuring GS980MX/52PSm member switches for 5Gbps stacking.

Chapter 10 Cabling the Networking Ports

Cabling Twisted Pair Ports

Provides guidelines for connecting twisted pair cables to switch ports, including cable requirements.

Guidelines to Handling SFP and SFP+ Transceivers

Offers essential guidelines for handling SFP and SFP+ transceivers, including ESD precautions.

Installing SFP or SFP+ Transceivers

Provides step-by-step instructions for installing SFP or SFP+ transceivers into switch ports.

Installing SP10 TW Direct Connect Twinax Cables

Details the installation procedure for SP10TW direct connect twinax cables.

Chapter 11 Troubleshooting

Problem 1: All the port LEDs and Switch ID LED are off, and the fans are not operating.

Addresses issues related to no power and fan operation, suggesting checks for power connectivity.

Problem 3: A twisted pair port on the switch is connected to an active network device but the port’s LINK;ACT LED is off.

Helps diagnose and resolve issues where a twisted pair port's LINK/ACT LED is off.

Problem 4: The LINK;ACT LED for an SFP or SFP+ transceiver is off.

Guides on troubleshooting when the SFP/SFP+ transceiver LINK/ACT LED is off.

Problem 5: The SHOW STACK command is not displaying all the switches in the stack.

Provides solutions for troubleshooting when the SHOW STACK command output is incomplete.

Appendix A Technical Specifications

Physical Specifications

Lists the physical dimensions and weights of the different GS980MX Series switch models.

Environmental Specifications

Details the operating and storage temperature, humidity, and altitude specifications for the switches.

Power Specifications

Provides maximum power consumption values and input voltages for all GS980MX Series switches.

Certifications

Lists product certifications for EMI, EMC, Electrical Safety, and compliance marks.

RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts

Illustrates the pin layout for RJ-45 connectors on the switch's front panel.

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