AT-8600 Series Switch

Hardware Reference

AT-8624T/2M
AT-8624PoE
AT-8648T/2SP
AT-8600 Series Hardware Reference
Document Number C613-03080-00 REV G

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Contents
Models Covered by this Document .................................................................... 4
Hardware Description ....................................................................................... 4
Switch Overview ......................................................................................... 4
AT-8624T/2M Model .................................................................................. 6
AT-8624PoE Model ..................................................................................... 6
AT-8648T/2SP Model .................................................................................. 6
Implementing PoE ............................................................................................. 7
LEDs ................................................................................................................. 7
Expansion Options .......................................................................................... 11
Switch Start-Up .............................................................................................. 12
Ports ............................................................................................................... 15
RS-232 Terminal Port (ASYN0) .................................................................. 15
RJ-45 Ports ............................................................................................... 16
Redundant Power Supply (RPS) ....................................................................... 17
Cables ............................................................................................................ 19
Terminal and Modem Cables .................................................................... 19
Cable Guidelines ...................................................................................... 21
Using AT-TFTP Server ....................................................................................... 21
Using Windows Terminal and Hyperterminal ................................................... 22
Test Facility ..................................................................................................... 25
10/100 Ethernet LAN Port Tests ................................................................ 26
Testing Switch Interfaces ................................................................................. 27
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 27
Common Problems and Solutions ............................................................. 28
For More Information ...................................................................................... 29

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Models Covered by this Document

This Hardware Reference includes information on the following models:
■ AT-8624T/2M 24-port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
■ AT-8624PoE
■ AT-8648T/2SP 48-port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX

The latest Hardware Reference can be found at www.alliedtelesis.com/

support/software.

Hardware Description
This section provides an overview of the hardware features for AT-8600 Series
switches. Hardware descriptions for expansion modules are in the Expansion
Modules Installation Guide. These references can be found on the CD-ROM
provided with your switch, or can be downloaded from
www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software.

Switch Overview
RJ-45 copper ports ensure industry-standard compatibility, while two
expansion module bays add configuration flexibility.

Dimensions ■ Height = 44 mm (plus 5.5 mm if the rubber feet are used)

■ Width = 440 mm (excluding rack-mounting brackets)
■ Depth:
• AT-8624T/2M = 223mm
• AT-8624PoE = 408mm
• AT-8648T/2SP = 254mm
■ Weight = not more than 7 kg (excluding power cord and expansion
modules)

Mounting system ■ 1 RU 19-inch rack mounting

Environmental ■ Operating temperature range: 0 to 40º C (32 to 104º F)

conditions ■ Storage temperature range: -25 to 70º C (-13 to 158º F)
■ Operating humidity range: 5% to 80% non-condensing
■ Storage humidity range: 5 to 95% non-condensing

Regulatory ■ EMC: EN55022, AS/NZS CISPR22 class A, FCC CFR47 Part 15 Class A,
standards and VCCI Class A
■ Immunity testing to EN55024
■ Flicker and Harmonics testing to EN61000-3-2 and EN61000-3-3
■ Safety: UL60950-1, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60950-1-03, EN60950-1,
EN60825-1

LEDs ■ Ethernet port and System status LEDs

■ Mode button
■ For a complete list of LEDs and their functions, see “LEDs” on page 7.

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Power Supply Unit ■ Universal 100/240 VAC 50/60 Hz input

■ Redundant DC Power connection

Switching core ■ Advanced ASIC switch chip

■ Wire-speed L2 and L3 IP Switching

Processing core ■ 200 MHz CPU

■ 16 MBytes RAM
■ 8 MBytes flash memory

Asynchronous serial ■ Up to 115 kbps

port ■ Standard DB9 female RS-232 connector

Expansion module Expansion module bays are included on the AT-8624T/2M and AT-8624PoE
bays switches.
■ 2 bays for expansion modules
■ Support for gigabit Ethernet expansion modules

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AT-8624T/2M Model
• 24-port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (RJ-45 connectors)
• Two expansion module bays
• Auto-negotiating advanced fast Ethernet switch

Figure 1: AT-8624T/2M front and rear panels

1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 AT-8624T/2M Layer 3 Fast Ethernet Switch

MODE RS-232 STATUS

1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 TERMINAL PORT
25 26 LINK COL FAULT
MODE 100 MASTER
LINK FULL RPS
MODE ACT PWR
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24

AT-8624PoE Model
• 24-port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (RJ-45 connectors)
• Two expansion module bays
• Auto-negotiating advanced fast Ethernet switch

Figure 2: AT-8624TPoE front and rear panels

1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 100 LINK ACT 10 LINK ACT
AT-8624POE Layer 3 Fast Ethernet Switch
FULL DUP HALF DUP COL
PD ON PD ERR MAX CURRENT
MODE RS-232 STATUS
1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 TERMINAL PORT
25 26 FAULT
MASTER
RPS
PWR
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24

AT-8648T/2SP Model
• 48-port 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX (RJ-45 connectors)
• Two Gigabit uplink ports, SFP or copper
• Auto-negotiating advanced fast Ethernet switch

Figure 3: AT-8648T/2SP front and rear panels

LINK 49R MODE
AT-8648T/2SP Layer 3 Fast Ethernet Switch
CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
DO NOT STARE
49 INTO BEAM
LINK

STATUS
SFP COL FLT

LINK SPD MSTR

FDX RPS

ACT PWR

50 LINK 50R MODE MODE

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Implementing PoE
The IEEE 802.3af standard, which is the IEEE standard for PoE, describes two
methods for implementing PoE over twisted pair cabling. One method uses the
same strands that carry the network traffic and the other the spare strands.

The PoE implementation on the AT-8624PoE switch transmits power over the
same strands that carry the network traffic (strands 1, 2, 3 and 6). The power
transfer does not interfere with the network traffic. The power and the network
traffic can coexist on the same strands simultaneously.

Powered devices that comply with the IEEE 802.3af standard support both
methods of power delivery. As long as a powered device is compliant with the
standard, it should be able to receive its power from the switch.

LEDs
The following tables outline how the switch and expansion modules report
faults and operational activities. Expansion modules are optional and can be
purchased separately. Contact an authorised Allied Telesis distributor or
reseller, or visit www.alliedtelesis.com for more information on expansion
modules.

System LEDs
LED State Description
FAULT Off Switch operation is normal.
Red The switch or management software is malfunctioning.
1 flash A switch fan has failed.
3 flashes The main PSU has failed and the RPS is now providing
power.
4 flashes The RPS Monitor is set to ON, and the RPS is not
functioning, either because it has failed or has been
switched off.
5 flashes The RPS Monitor is set to ON, but the RPS is not
connected.
7 flashes For the AT-8624T/2M and AT-8624PoE switches: An
expansion module has been inserted or removed while
the switch is powered on.
MASTER Off This LED is not supported.
RPS Green An optional redundant power supply is connected to the
switch.
OFF There is no optional redundant power supply connected
to the switch.
PWR Green The switch is receiving power and the voltage is within
the acceptable range.
Off The switch is not receiving power.

Use the Mode Select button to toggle the Mode LEDs to the desired state.
Toggling the Mode Selection button does not affect the normal switch
operations.

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AT-8624T/2M switch
Link and Mode LEDs LED State Description
LINK OFF There is no link between the port and the end-
node.
Green A valid link has been established between the
port and the end-node.
Mode - COL OFF No data collisions are occurring on the port.
Flashing Green Data collisions are occurring on the port.
Mode - 100 OFF The port is operating at 10 Mbps.
Green The port is operating at 100 Mbps.
Mode - FULL OFF The port is operating in half-duplex mode.
Green The port is operating in full-duplex mode.
Mode - ACT OFF There is no activity on the port.
Flashing Green There is activity on the port. It is transmitting
and/or receiving data.

AT-8624PoE switch
Link and Mode LEDs LED State Description
L/A Status OFF There is no link between the port and the end-
(Top LED) node.
Green The port is operating at 100 Mbps.
Flashing Green There is activity on the port. It is transmitting
and/or receiving data at 100 Mbps.
Amber The port is operating at 10 Mbps.
Flashing There is activity on the port. It is transmitting
Amber and/or receiving data at 10 Mbps.
Mode LEDs OFF Either DC mode or PoE mode.
(Bottom LED)
D/C Mode OFF There is no link between the port and the end-
node.
Green The port is operating in full duplex mode.
Amber The port is operating in half-duplex mode.
Flashing The port is operating in half-duplex mode and
Amber data collisions are occurring on the port.
PoE Mode OFF There is no powered device detected.
Green The end node is a powered device and the port
is providing power to it.
Amber The port is experiencing a problem providing
PoE to the end node.
Flashing The port is connected to a powered device but
Amber providing power to it would exceed the
maximum PoE power budget of the switch.

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AT-8648T/2SP switch
Link and Mode LEDs LED State Description
LINK OFF There is no link between the port and the end-
node.
Green A valid link has been established between the
port and the end-node.
Mode - COL OFF No data collisions are occurring on the port.
Flashing Green Data collisions are occurring on the port.
Mode - SPD OFF The port is operating at 10 Mbps.
Green The port is operating at 100 Mbps.
Mode - FDX OFF The port is operating in half-duplex mode.
Green The port is operating in full-duplex mode.
Mode - ACT Flashing Green There is activity on the port
OFF There is no activity on the port.

AT-8648T/2SP switch
10/100/1000Base-T LED State Description
and SFP LEDs LINK OFF There is no link between the port and the end-
node.
Green A valid link has been established between the
port and the end-node.
Mode - COL OFF No data collisions are occurring on the port.
Flashing Green Data collisions are occurring on the port.
Mode - SPD OFF The port is operating at 10/100 Mbps.
Green The port is operating at 1000 Mbps.
Mode - FDX OFF The port is operating in half-duplex mode.
Green The port is operating in full-duplex mode.
Mode - ACT Flashing Green There is activity on the port
OFF There is no activity on the port.

AT-A45/xx Series
Expansion Module LED State Description
LEDs LINK Steady green The port has established a valid link with the
end node.
Flashing green The port is transmitting and/or receiving data.
Duplex Steady green The port is operating in full duplex.
Steady amber The port is operating in half duplex.
Flashing amber Collisions are occurring on the port.

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AT-A46 Expansion
Module LEDs LED State Description
LINK 10 Green The port has established a valid 10 Mbps link
with the end node.
LINK 100 Green The port has established a valid 100 Mbps link
with the end node.
Both LINK 10 and Green The port has established a valid 1000 Mbps link
LINK 100 with the end node.
FULL DUPLEX Green The port is operating in full duplex.
OFF The port is operating in half duplex.
ACTIVITY Green The port is transmitting and/or receiving data.

AT-A47 Expansion
Module LEDs LED State Description
LINK Steady green The port has established a valid 1000 Mbps link
with the end node.
ACTIVITY Flashing green The port is transmitting and/or receiving data.

AT-A65 Expansion
Module LEDs LED State Function
10 Green The port is operating at 10Mbps.
Off The port is not operating at 10Mbps.
100 Green The port is operating at 100Mbps.
Off The port is not operating at 100Mbps.
Both 10 and 100 Green The port is operating at 1000Mbps.
FDX Green The port is operating in full duplex mode.
Off The port is operating in half duplex mode.
ACT Flashing green There is data activity on the port.
Off There is no data activity on the port.

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Expansion Options
Expansion modules increase switching capacity by providing two extra ports
and by allowing switches to be linked together in stacks. Use only the modules
in the following table.

Expansion Module Port Type Connector Type

AT-A45/MT 100Base-FX MT-RJ
AT-A45/5C 100Base-FX SC
AT-A45/5C-SM15 100Base-FX SC
AT-A46 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45
AT-A47 1000Base-T (GBIC) GBICs are sold separately.
AT-A65 1000Base-X SFP SFPs are sold separately.
expansion bay, or
10/100/1000Base-T Copper port takes an
copper port RJ-45 connection.

For a current list of expansion modules or more information, contact your

authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller. You can also see these
documents:
■ AT-A65 Expansion Module Installation and Safety Guide for the AT-A65
module only
■ AT-A45/xx Series, AT-A46, and AT-A47 Expansion Modules Installation Guide
for the other expansion modules available for AT-8600 Series switches.

You can download these documents and updates from

www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software.

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Adding and Removing Expansion Modules

Hot-swapping expansion modules is possible on AT-8624PoE and
AT-8624T/2M switches. If a module is inserted or removed while the switch is
powered on, the Fault LED flashes 7 times. You must restart the switch to turn
off the flashing LED, and make a module ready for operation. Until the switch
is restarted, the output of the show system and show switch port commands
cannot reflect the newly inserted or removed expansion module.

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Switch Start-Up
When the switch starts up following a power cycle or an operator-initiated
reboot (using the reset button or restart command), it performs a series of tests
and sends messages to the terminal or PC connected to the ASYN0 port. After
the switch successfully starts, a prompt is displayed for you to log in. Refer to
the Installation and Safety Guide for basic login instructions or to the Getting
Started chapter in the Software Reference.

Process flow When the switch starts, it performs the following operations.

Stage This happens... Done by...

1 Self-tests run that check basic operations. Boot ROM
2 A prompt is displayed briefly to allow a user-override. Users Boot ROM
can change the startup process by pressing special keys (see
Overrides). If they enter nothing, the process continues.
3 The flash boot release is loaded as the install software. Boot ROM
4 Install information is checked and the switch boots up from Boot ROM
either the preferred or default install.
5 The startup configuration script that the user specified is Preferred or
executed. default software
6 Startup is complete and the switch starts switching traffic if Release software
devices connected to it are sending traffic.

Overrides The switch pauses briefly during routine startup messages to display the
following prompt:
Force EPROM download (Y)?

If you do nothing, switch software is loaded along with a preconfigured

startup script. For troubleshooting, change the process by using the following
keys.

Pressing this key... Forces the switch to...

Y Load the flash boot release with no patch.
S Start with the default configuration so that any boot script is ignored.
Ctrl+D Enter diagnostics mode.

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Regular output The following messages are an example of output from the switch.

INFO: Self tests beginning.

INFO: RAM test beginning.
PASS: RAM test, 32768k bytes found.
INFO: Self tests complete.
INFO: Downloading switch software.
Force EPROM download (Y) ?
INFO: Initial download successful.

INFO: Initialising Flash File System.

INFO: IGMP packet trapping is active for IGMP snooping, L3FILT

is activated
INFO: Executing configuration script <flash:boot.cfg>
INFO: Switch startup complete

login:

Types of messages The following table explains the types of messages that the switch generates
during initial startup.

Type Description
INFO An action has been taken by the system.
PASS A test has been completed successfully.
ERROR An error message that a test has failed but the system continues to
operate.
FAIL An error message that a fatal error condition has caused the system to halt
in an unrecoverable fashion.

AlliedWare The following table explains messages in the output from the switch.
messages
Message Description
INFO: Self tests beginning. Code loader tests are about to begin.
INFO: RAM tests beginning RAM tests are about to begin.
PASS: RAM test, 131072k RAM test passed and the switch is using the indicated
bytes found amount of memory.
ERROR: RAM test test-number. The given RAM test failed at the given address, which
Error address = address means the memory system is faulty. The test repeats until
For example: it passes. If the error continues, contact your authorised
ERROR: RAM test 5. Error distributor or reseller.
address = 00345678
INFO: BBR tests beginning BBR battery tests are about to begin.
PASS: BBR test. Battery OK BBR battery tests passed.
ERROR: BBR Battery low BBR battery test failed, indicating that the battery is
running low. The BBR battery must be replaced. Contact
your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller.
PASS: BBR test, 512k bytes BBR size/location test passed with the indicated amount of
found BBR found.

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Message Description (Continued)

FAIL: BBR test. Error address = BBR size/location test failed at the given location. The test
location at this location failed, indicating the end of memory, but a
valid location was discovered in the 255 long words
following this location. The BBR system must be replaced.
Contact your authorised distributor or reseller.
FAIL: BBR test, only 16k bytes The BBR size/location test completed, but only the
found displayed amount of memory was found. This amount is
less than the minimum required to run the switch
software.
INFO: Self tests complete Startup tests have finished.
INFO: Downloading switch The process of downloading the switch software and
software vector table from ROM is about to begin.
ERROR: Code load retried Loading code from ROM to RAM failed. The load is retried
FAIL: Code load failed a number of times, and the error message is displayed
each time it fails. The fail message is displayed if the switch
reaches the maximum number of attempts.
Force EPROM download (Y) ? Prompt that lets you override the standard startup
sequence, typically when troubleshooting.
INFO: Initial download Startup tests and download are complete, and the switch
succeeded software is about to be started.The release is now
decompressed. This may take a few seconds.
INFO: Downloading The main switch software is decompressed before being
compressed release. This may loaded into RAM.
take up to 1 minute...
INFO: Loading software into
memory. This may take up to 1
minute...
INFO: Executing configuration Configuration commands in the given script file begin
script <script-name> executing if selected by the user. If the script has an error,
appropriate error messages are displayed.
INFO: Switch startup complete The startup process is complete and the switch is ready. If
devices connected to it are sending traffic, then the switch
begins switching operations.

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Ports
This section explains pin assignments for the following:
■ RS-232 Terminal Port (ASYN0)
■ RJ-45 Ports

RS-232 Terminal Port (ASYN0)

The RS-232 ASYN0 port connects the switch to a management device for initial
configuration. This port allows the software on the switch to be accessed from a
terminal or a PC running terminal emulation software.

The ASYN0 port has an RJ-45 socket with an industry recognised pinout. This
requires using a straight-through RJ-45 cable with an RJ-45 DB9 connector
when the switch is connected to a terminal or PC. The socket is wired as a DTE
and the pin layout is shown in the following figure and table.

8
1
rjpin1

Pin Role
1 RTS
2 DTR (DSR and DTR are connected but have no other internal connection)
3 TXD
4 GND
5 GND
6 RXD
7 DSR (DTR and DSR are connected but have no other internal connection)
8 CTS

See “Terminal and Modem Cables” on page 19 for more information on

connection options for the RS-232 terminal port.

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RJ-45 Ports
For 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connections, a twisted pair cable must be used.
Each pair is identified by two different colours. For example, one wire might be
red, and the other red with a white stripe. An RJ-45 connector must be fitted to
both ends of the cable. The following figure shows the pin layout for RJ-45
connectors.

Figure 4: RJ-45 pin layout

8 8
1 1

RJPIN

With 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX cables, pins 1 and 2 are used for transmitting

data, while pins 3 and 6 are used for receiving data. The following table lists
the RJ-45 Pin assignments.
Pin Number Assignment1
1 TX+
2 TX-
3 RX+
6 RX-
1. The “+” and “-” signs represent the polarity of the wires that make up each wire pair.

If a twisted pair cable is to join two ports and only one of the ports has an
internal crossover, the two pairs must be straight through, as listed in the
following table.
End 1 End 2
1 (TX+) 1 (TX+)
2 (TX-) 2 (TX-)
3 (RX+) 3 (RX+)
6 (RX-) 6 (RX-)

If a twisted pair cable is used to join two ports and either both ports are
labelled with an “X” or neither port is labelled with an “X”, a crossover must be
included in the wiring. The following table lists the RJ-45 crossover wiring pin
assignments.
End 1 End 2
1 (TX+) 3 (TX+)
2 (TX-) 6 (TX-)
3 (RX+) 1 (RX+)
6 (RX-) 2 (RX-)

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For 1000BASE-T RJ-45 cables, all four pairs are used and the cable is wired in a
straight-through configuration. The following table lists the pin assignments.
End 1 End 2
1 Pair 1+ 1 Pair 1+
2 Pair 1- 2 Pair 1-
3 Pair 2+ 3 Pair 2+
6 Pair 2- 6 Pair 2-
4 Pair 3+ 4 Pair 3+
5 Pair 3- 5 Pair 3-
7 Pair 4+ 7 Pair 4+
8 Pair 4- 8 Pair 4-

Caution Do not plug a phone jack into any RJ-45 port. Doing so could damage
the switch. Use only twisted pair cables with RJ-45 connectors.

Redundant Power Supply (RPS)

AT-8600 Series switches have a Redundant Power Supply (RPS) connector on
their rear panel. The RPS connector differs for different switch models.

For information about the RPS for AT-8624T/2M and AT-8648T/2SP switches,
Figure 5 illustrates the pin layout to the 16-pin molex connector and RPS port.
Table 1 lists the connector’s pin numbers and pin functions.

For information about the RPS for the AT-8624PoE switch, Table 2 on page 18
lists the connector’s pin numbers and pin functions.

Figure 5: RPS 16-pin molex connector pin layout for AT-8624T/2M and AT-8648T/2SP

9 9
1
1 16
16
8
8

Table 1: RPS connector pin numbers and functions for AT-8624T/2M and AT-8648T/2SP

Pin Number Function

1 +12 VDC
2 Remote Sense (RS) +5 VDC
3 Remote Sense (RS) Ground
4 Remote Sense (RS) +3.3 VDC
5 Redundant Power Supply (RPS) Present
6 Ground (+3.3 VDC Return)
7 Ground (+5 VDC Return)
8 +5 VDC
9 Ground (+12 VDC Return)
10 +3.3 VDC
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Table 1: RPS connector pin numbers and functions for AT-8624T/2M and AT-8648T/2SP

Pin Number Function

11 Ground (+3.3 VDC Return)
12 +3.3 VDC
13 Ground (+3.3 VDC Return)
14 +3.3 VDC
15 +5 VDC
16 Ground (+5 VDC Return)

AT-8624PoE pin layout For the AT-8624 PoE switch, the pin layout is different. The molex connector
has 15 power pins, plus 2 high current pins. The pin layout is as follows.

For the female unit connector:

■ The top row contains 7 pins. Pins are numbered 1-7, from right to left.
■ The bottom row contains 8 pins. Pins are numbered 8-15, from right to left.
■ On the left of the connector is the A2 pin.
■ On the right of the connector is the A1 pin.

For the male cable connector:

■ The top row contains 7 pins. Pins are numbered 1-7, from left to right.
■ The bottom row contains 8 pins. Pins are numbered 8-15, from left to right.
■ On the right of the connector is the A2 pin.
■ On the left of the connector is the A1 pin.

Table 2: RPS Connector Pin Numbers and Functions for AT-8624PoE.

Pin Number Function

1 48V
2 48V Remote Sense
3 Redundant Power Supply (RPS) Present
4 12V Remote Sense Return
5 12V Remote Sense
6 +12V
7 +3v3
8 48V
9 48V
10 48V Remote Sense Return
11 Redundant Power Supply (RPS) OK
12 +3v3 Remote Sense Return
13 +3v3 Remote Sense
14 +3v3
15 +3v3
A1 Isolated Ground
A2 Ground

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Cables
This section describes how to make cables for connecting switch interfaces to
networks, terminals, and printers.

Terminal and Modem Cables

The following figure shows how to wire cables to connect a standard VT100
compatible terminal, or a modem, to the switch’s RS-232 Terminal Port.

DB9 Male DB9 Female

(to switch/DCE) (to PC/terminal/DTE)

Not connected 1 1 (DCD)

→ (TXD) 2 2 (RXD)
← (RXD) 3 3 (TXD)
← (CD) 4 4 (DTR)
(GND) 5 5 (GND)
→ (DTR) 6 6 (DSR)
← (CTS) 7 7 (RTS)
→ (RTS) 8 8 (CTS)
← (RING) 9 9 (RING)

Pin 1 Pin 5 Pin 5 Pin 1

Cable

Pin 6 Pin 9 Pin 9 Pin 6

DB9 Male Pin View DB9 Female Pin View

Notes:
(1) → Output from switch; ← Input to switch.
(2) Cable version 1.0.

DB9MDB9Fsw

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The following figure shows the pin wiring diagram for a DCE RS-232 Terminal
Port (DB9 female connector) male to male modem cable

DB9 Male DB9 Male

(to switch/DCE) (to modem/DCE)

Not connected 1
→ (TXD) 2 3 (TXD)
← (RXD) 3 2 (RXD)
← (CD) 4 1 (DCD)
(GND) 5 5 (GND)
→ (DTR) 6 4 (DTR)
← (CTS) 7 8 (CTS)
→ (RTS) 8 7 (RTS)
(RING) 9 9
6 Not connected
Pin 1 Pin 5 Pin 5 Pin 1

Cable

Pin 6 Pin 9 Pin 9 Pin 6

DB9 Male Pin View DB9 Male Pin View

Notes:
(1) → Output from switch; ← Input to switch
(2) Cable version 1.0.

DB9MDB9Fsw

The switch’s RS-232 terminal port has a DCE female socket so that you can use
a straight-through cable when connecting the switch to a terminal or PC.
However, output from the show asyn command still has a DTE perspective.
The internal DTE pin roles are listed in the following table.
Pin Role
2 TXD
3 RXD
4 CD
5 GND
6 DTR
7 CTS
8 RTS

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Cable Guidelines
The following table lists port, connector, and cable combinations for each
model.
Connector Maximum
Model Port Type(s) Type(s) Cable Type1 Cable Length
AT-8624T/2M, 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX RJ-45 10BASE-T Category 3 or better 100m (328ft)
AT-8624PoE 100BASE-TX Category 5 or better
AT-8648T/2SP 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX RJ-45 10BASE-T Category 3 or better 100m (328ft)
100BASE-TX Category 5 or better
10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 1000BASE-T Category 5e, or better 100m (328ft)

SFP RJ-45 1000BASE-T Category 5e, or better 100m (328ft)

Fibre Fibre Cable Dependent on
SFP type

1. Refer to the IEEE 802.3 standards for further cable information

Using AT-TFTP Server

This section explains how to access and use the AT-TFTP Server. You can
transfer configuration files as well as download software upgrades with
AT-TFTP Server.

1. If AT-TFTP Server has not been installed, install it from the Documentation
and Tools CD-ROM.
Select AT-TFTP Server from the Start > Programs > Allied Telesis >
AT-TFTP Server menu.

2. To set preferences for the AT-TFTP Server, select Options from the File
menu to display the Set Preferences dialog box shown below.

The "Default file transfer directory" field specifies the directory that
AT-TFTP Server reads from or writes to for file requests that do not include
a directory specification.

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Enter a path name in the "Restrict to directory" field to prevent

unauthorised access to private directories. AT-TFTP Server uses the
specified directory even when file requests contain references to other
directories.
To prevent files from being written to the PC, click the Read only checkbox.
To use the PC to archive scripts created using the switch's create config
command, click the Read Write checkbox.
Click the OK button when you finish.

3. To load a file from AT-TFTP Server to the switch, type the following
command on a terminal connected to the RS-232 Terminal Port (ASYN0):
load method=tftp file=filename server=ipadd dest=flash
where filename is the name of the file to download and ipadd is the IP
address of the PC running AT-TFTP Server.

4. To save a TFTP Server log, select Save As from the File menu. TFTP
requests are logged to the AT-TFTP Server main window.

Using Windows Terminal and

Hyperterminal
You can use a PC running terminal emulation software as the manager console,
instead of a terminal. There are many terminal emulation applications
available for PCs, but the most readily available are the Terminal and
HyperTerminal applications included in Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, and
XP Professional. In standard Windows installations, HyperTerminal is
available from the Communications submenu.

The key to successful use of terminal emulation software with the switch is to
configure the software and switch with matching communications parameters.
The following procedure can be applied to most terminal emulation programs.
Dialog boxes in the procedure are from Windows 2000 and XP Professional.

To configure Windows HyperTerminal for 2000 and XP Professional

1. Start the program in Windows by doing one of the following:
• Select Programs > Accessories > Communications > HyperTerminal.
• Double-click the Hypertrm.exe icon.

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2. In the Connection Description dialog box:

• Enter a name for the connection, such as Admin.
• Select an icon from the scrollable list and click the OK button.

3. In the “Connect using” field on the Connect To dialog box, select the COM
port on the PC used to connect to the switch. and click the OK button.

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4. In the COMn Properties dialog box, set port parameters as follows, and click
the OK button.

5. From the main HyperTerminal window, select Properties from the File
menu. Click the Settings tab, and set the Properties dialog box as follows.

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6. Click ASCII Setup to display the ASCII Setup dialog box, and ensure the
following options are not selected:
• Echo typed characters locally
• Append line feeds to incoming line ends
Set other parameters as necessary and click the OK buttons on both dialog
boxes to close them.

7. Save the current session by selecting Save from the File menu on the main
HyperTerminal window. This creates a connection icon with the name you
assigned in the HyperTerminal group.
To use the configuration, double-click the connection icon. When the
HyperTerminal window appears, press the Enter key several times; the
switch’s login prompt is then displayed.

Test Facility
The Test Facility is designed to test the switch’s physical interfaces. Testing
should not be performed while the switch is operational as the presence of a
loopback plug may cause feedback of network traffic. Also, any interfaces
being tested are dedicated to the Test Facility. The Test Facility can be thought
of as a specialised interface module like PPP or Frame Relay.

The Test Facility is built into all AT-8600 Series software. For detailed
information on operating the Test Facility, see the Test Facility chapter of the
AT-8600 Series Software Reference.

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10/100 Ethernet LAN Port Tests

A loopback plug is required to run the first part of the Ethernet LAN test. See
“Testing Switch Interfaces” on page 27 for details of how to make a loopback
plug. To start an Ethernet interface test, use the command:
enable test int=portn
where n is the Ethernet interface number. The test runs about 4 minutes. You
can use the following command to display the test progress and results:

Display test results with the command:

show test

The following figure shows example output from the this command.

Figure 6: Example output from the show test command

Board ID Bay Board Name Rev Serial number

----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Base 238 8624 AT-8624T/2M M1-1 12345678912345
Uplink 88 1 AT-A46 P1-0 98765432198765
Duration Details
Interface State Result Type (minutes) Data( %OK ) Control
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
port1 no test - - - - - -
port2 no test - - - - - -
port3 no test - - - - - -
port4 no test - - - - - -
port5 no test - - - - - -
port6 no test - - - - - -
port7 no test - - - - - -
port8 no test - - - - - -
port9 no test - - - - - -
port10 no test - - - - - -
port11 no test - - - - - -
port12 no test - - - - - -
port13 no test - - - - - -
port14 no test - - - - - -
port15 no test - - - - - -
port16 no test - - - - - -
port17 no test - - - - - -
port18 no test - - - - - -
port19 no test - - - - - -
port20 no test - - - - - -
port21 no test - - - - - -
port22 no test - - - - - -
port23 no test - - - - - -
port24 no test - - - - - -
port26 no test - - - - - -
asyn0 no test - - - - - -

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Testing Switch Interfaces

Loopback plugs are used in conjunction with Test Facility software to test the
physical interfaces on the switch (see the section “Test Facility” on page 25 of
this Reference, and the Test Facility chapter of the AT-8600 Series Software
Reference). The purpose of a loopback plug is to connect the output pins on the
interface to the input pins so that any data transmitted over the interface is
looped back and received at the same interface.

Gigabit copper interfaces (as found on the AT-A39/T expansion module, and
the AT-8648T/2SP) cannot be looped back. Loopback plugs can only be used in
conjunction with 10/100 Ethernet interfaces.

On interfaces with control signals, these are also looped back. The data
received on the interface is compared with the data transmitted to determine
whether or not the interface is functioning correctly. In order to produce a
comprehensive test report for the interface being tested, most tests performed
by the Test Facility require a loopback plug to be inserted.

Figure 7: Ethernet twisted pair (TP) loopback plug

Twisted Pair (TP) Loopback Plug (RJ45 connector)

8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
TX+ 1
TX- 2
RX+ 3
4 Not Switch end view
5 connected of plug
RX- 6 Not
7 connected
8 •Not
RTPLOOPsw

Troubleshooting
Basic problems To eliminate some basic problems:
1. Make sure the power cord is securely connected.
2. Check that the power supply voltage is stable.
3. Check that the correct data cables are being used and that their connections
are secure.
4. Make sure that other network devices are working properly.
5. Use the show install command to check that the latest software release is
loaded. See the AT-8600 Series Software Reference for more information about
obtaining the latest software release.
6. If the switch is malfunctioning, reboot it by entering the restart reboot
command. Alternatively, power OFF and ON the switch by disconnecting
and reconnecting the main power supply (including, if connected, the RPS
power).

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Common Problems and Solutions

Power LED is off If the power LED is off, it may indicate the following:
■ a loose power cord
■ a power supply failure

Perform the following steps in sequence:

1. Check that the power cord connections are secure.
2. Check that all switches and circuit protection devices are in the ON position.
3. Ensure that the supply voltage is within the operational range (110/240
VAC 50/60 Hz).

L/A LED on a port If the Link/Activity LED is off, it may indicate the following:
is off ■ a loose data cable
■ the device at the other end of the connection is not working properly or is
turned off
■ the data cable is not wired correctly
■ the network administrator has manually disabled the port through the
software
■ the port’s selected transmission mode does not match that of the attached
device

Perform the following steps in sequence:

1. Make sure the data cable connections are secure.
2. Make sure the device at the other end of the connection is switched on and
working properly.
3. Check that the data cable is wired correctly.
4. If you can, log in and check the port status. Refer to the Installation and
Safety Guide for basic login instructions or to the Getting Started chapter in
the Software Reference.
5. If the port is enabled, make sure the transmission speed matches that of the
connected device (auto-negotiating, full or half-duplex).
If the port is disabled, someone has used the software to manually disable
it. You should find out why the port was disabled before enabling it.

Fault LED is on If the fault LED is on, it may indicate the following:
■ there is a problem with the switch or RPS PSU
■ the switch or management software is malfunctioning
■ a hardware fault is preventing switch start-up

Perform the following steps in sequence:

1. Check “System LEDs” on page 7 for descriptions and explanations of LED
flashing sequences.
2. Restart the switch by entering the RESTART REBOOT command.
3. If you were attempting to download software or manage the switch via the
RS-232 terminal Port, check that connections between the Terminal Port and
local terminal or PC are secure.

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If you cannot access the switch’s software because of a faulty RS-232

Terminal Port connection, you can still manage the switch via Telnet or
SNMP until the problem is fixed.
4. Unplug the switch and then plug it in again. If an RPS unit is present, you
will also have to disconnect and reconnect the RPS unit.
5. Download the latest software release. See the AT-8600 Series Software
Reference for more information on how to obtain the latest software release.

Additional resources ■ www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software

■ the AT-8600 Series Software Reference
■ How To notes from the Resource Center on your Documentation and Tools
CD-ROM, or from www.alliedtelesis.co.uk/en-gb/solutions/techdocs.asp

For More Information

Document sets The complete document set for the AT-8600 Series switches includes:
■ The AT-8600 Series Installation and Safety Guide, which provides safety and
statutory information, and outlines the procedure for installing switch
units.
■ This AT-8600 Series Switch Hardware Reference.
■ The AT-8600 Series Software Reference, which provides detailed information
on configuring the switch and its software.
■ The AT-A65 Expansion Modules Installation and Safety Guide, which outlines
the procedure for installing the AT-A65 expansion module and provides
technical specifications for the module.
■ The AT-A45/xx Series, AT-A46, and AT-A47 Expansion Modules Installation
Guide, which outlines the procedure for installing these expansion
modules, and provides technical specifications for the modules.
■ AT-TFTP Server for Windows, for downloading software releases.
■ Adobe Acrobat Reader, for viewing online documentation.

These documents can also be downloaded from

www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software.

You need Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® software to view, search, or print these
documents. You can download it from www.adobe.com.

Viewing If your switch shipped with a Documentation and Tools CD-ROM, use the
documentation on following steps to view the documentation:
the CD
1. Insert the Documentation and Tools CD in the CD-ROM drive.
If the browser menu does not appear, select Run from the Start menu. Then
type d:\start.exe (where d: is the CD-ROM drive) in the text box, and click
the OK button.

2. Install Adobe Acrobat Reader from the CD if necessary. It must be installed

in order to view the documentation.

3. To view a specific document, click the document title.

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4. To browse PDF documents, use any of the following to page through a

document:
• toolbar buttons, such as the Next Page button
• keyboard shortcuts, such as arrow keys
• commands from the Document menu
• mouse wheel
To go to a specific section or topic, click a bookmark, thumbnail, or
hypertext link.
Use the Search command to search for keywords or phrases.
For more information about using the Adobe Acrobat Reader, select Adobe
Reader Help from the Help menu.

5. To install one of the tools from the CD, click the link on the browser menu.

Contacting us With locations covering all of the established markets in North America, Latin
America, Europe, Asia, and the Pacific, Allied Telesis provides localized sales
and technical support worldwide. To find our representative nearest you, visit
Allied Telesis on the web at: www.alliedtelesis.com.

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