Allied Telesis AT-X510-28GPX, AT-X510-52GTX Configuring the Switch for Stand-alone Operations

Chapter 5: Powering On the Switch

Configuring the Switch for Stand-alone Operations

Starting a Local

Management

Session

After the switch has initialized its management software, examine the switch ID LED on the front panel and do one of the following:

If the LED is displaying “0,” the installation procedure is complete. The switch is now ready for network operations as a stand-alone unit. Refer to the Software Reference for x510 Series Switches, AlliedWare Plus Operating System, for instructions on how to configure the operating parameters.

If the LED is displaying a number other than “0,” perform the following procedures to disable the VCStack feature.

You can disable the VCStack feature from a local management session of the switch using the Console port. To start a local management session, go to “Starting a Local Management Session,” next.

Caution

You have to reset the switch to disable the VCStack feature. Some network traffic may be lost if the device is already connected to a live network.

Note

The initial management session of the switch must be from the Console port.

This procedure requires a terminal or a terminal emulator program and the management cable that comes with the switch. To start a local management session on the switch, perform the following procedure:

1.Connect the RJ-45 connector on the management cable to the Console port on the front panel of the switch, as shown in Figure 33 on page 75.

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