Allied Telesis Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch x600-24Ts-POE - Manual (Page 6)

Contents
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VCS Stacking Module .......................................................................................................................................46
AC Power Connector ........................................................................................................................................47
Chapter 2: Virtual Chassis Stacking ............................................................................................................49
VCStack
TM
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................50
Features of VCStacking..............................................................................................................................50
The Physical Stack .....................................................................................................................................50
Resiliency Link............................................................................................................................................52
VCStack Recovery States ..........................................................................................................................52
Resiliency Link Configurations via Switch Ports.........................................................................................54
Resilient Stacked Topology ........................................................................................................................55
Stack Formation................................................................................................................................................56
The Role of the Stack Master .....................................................................................................................56
Stack Member Failure and Recovery .........................................................................................................59
VCS Failure Recovery ................................................................................................................................60
Stack Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................61
Chapter 3: Installing the Hardware ...............................................................................................................63
Reviewing Safety Precautions ..........................................................................................................................64
Unpacking a Switch ..........................................................................................................................................67
Installing the Power Cord Retaining Clip ..........................................................................................................68
Installing the Switches in an Equipment Rack ..................................................................................................69
Resetting the Switch .........................................................................................................................................71
VC Stacking Module Installation .......................................................................................................................72
Overview.....................................................................................................................................................72
Preparation .................................................................................................................................................72
Installing the AT-StackXG Module..............................................................................................................73
Chapter 4: Cabling the Network Ports .........................................................................................................77
Twisted Pair and Fiber Optic Specifications .....................................................................................................78
Twisted Pair Cable Specifications ..............................................................................................................78
SFP/XFP Transceiver Specifications..........................................................................................................79
Installing SFP/XFP Transceivers ......................................................................................................................80
Installing an SFP Transceiver.....................................................................................................................80
Installing an XFP Transceiver.....................................................................................................................83
Cabling the 10/100/1000Base-T and Fiber Optic Ports ....................................................................................85
Powering on a Switch .......................................................................................................................................86
Starting a Local Management Session.......................................................................................................87
Warranty Registration .......................................................................................................................................89
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................91
Power LED is Off ..............................................................................................................................................92
Twisted Pair Port Link LED is Off......................................................................................................................93
SFP or XFP LED is Off .....................................................................................................................................94
Transceiver is Installed but the Status is “Not Present” ....................................................................................95
System Fault LED is Blinking............................................................................................................................96
System Fault LED is Steadily On ......................................................................................................................97
Cannot Establish a Local (Out-of-Band) Management Session........................................................................98
Switch Functions Intermittently .........................................................................................................................99
Issues with Virtual Stacking Chassis Configuration ........................................................................................100
Appendix A: Technical Specifications .......................................................................................................101
Physical Specifications ...................................................................................................................................101
Environmental Specifications..........................................................................................................................101
Power Specifications.......................................................................................................................................103
Certifications ...................................................................................................................................................103
RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts .....................................................................................................................104