Allied Telesis AT-SBx81CFC400 User manual

613-001716 Rev. G
SwitchBlade x8112
Layer 3+ Chassis Switch
AT-SBx81CFC400
Controller Fabric Card (AlliedWare Plus v5.4.6-2.1)
AT-SBx8112 Chassis
AT-SBx81GT24 Ethernet Line Card
AT-SBx81GT40 Ethernet Line Card
AT-SBx81GP24 Ethernet PoE Line Card
AT-SBx81GS24a Ethernet SFP Line Card
AT-SBx81XS6 Ethernet SFP+ Line Card
AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet SFP Line Card and Expansion Slot
AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion Module
AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module
AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion Module
AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRSYS2 System Power Supplies
AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supply
Installation Guide

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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards
This product meets the following standards
EMI/RFI Emissions: FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, CISPR Class A,
VCCI Class A, AS/NZS Class A
Immunity: EN55024
Electrical Safety: EN60950-1 (TUV), UL 60950-1 (CULUS), EN60825
Safety Agency Approvals: CULUS, TUV, C-TICK, CE
U.S. Federal Communications Commission
Radiated Energy
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15
of 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 this 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.
Note: Modifications or changes not expressly approved of by the manufacturer or the FCC, can void your right to operate
this equipment.
Industry Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances
(RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
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Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Allied Telesis ensures RoHS conformance by requiring
supplier Declarations of Conformity, monitoring incoming materials, and maintaining manufacturing process controls.
Warning: In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Laser Safety EN60825

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Translated Safety Statements
Important: The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF
document titled “Translated Safety Statements” on our web site at
http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support.

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Preface ............................................................................................................................................................15
Safety Symbols Used in this Document ...........................................................................................................16
Contacting Allied Telesis..................................................................................................................................17
Chapter 1: Chassis and Power Supplies .....................................................................................................19
AT-SBx8112 Chassis .......................................................................................................................................20
Slots for the Ethernet Line and Controller Cards..............................................................................................23
Power Supplies and Power Supply Slots .........................................................................................................24
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................26
AT-SBxFAN12 Module.....................................................................................................................................29
LED............................................................................................................................................................29
Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers).........................................................................................................30
LED............................................................................................................................................................30
Chapter 2: Ethernet Line Cards ....................................................................................................................33
Ethernet Line Cards..........................................................................................................................................34
AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card................................................................................................................................37
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................37
AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card................................................................................................................................39
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................40
AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card........................................................................................................................42
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................43
AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card .....................................................................................................................45
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................45
AT-SBx81XS6 SFP+ Line Card........................................................................................................................47
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................47
AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card...............................................................................................................................49
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................49
AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion Module.........................................................................................................51
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................51
AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module...........................................................................................................53
LED............................................................................................................................................................53
AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion Module.........................................................................................................55
LED............................................................................................................................................................55
AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module.........................................................................................................57
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................57
Twisted Pair Ports ............................................................................................................................................58
Connector Type..........................................................................................................................................58
Speed.........................................................................................................................................................58
Duplex Mode..............................................................................................................................................58
Maximum Distance.....................................................................................................................................59
Cable Requirements ..................................................................................................................................59
Automatic MDIX Detection.........................................................................................................................61
Port Pinouts................................................................................................................................................61
Power over Ethernet on the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card...................................................................................62
Powered Device Classes...........................................................................................................................62
Contents

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Power Budget............................................................................................................................................ 63
PoE Wiring................................................................................................................................................. 63
Chapter 3: AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card ................................................................................ 65
Controller Fabric Cards for the AT-SBx8112 Chassis...................................................................................... 66
Hardware Components of the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card................................................................................... 68
Guidelines........................................................................................................................................................ 70
Dual Controller Cards ...................................................................................................................................... 72
SYS Status LEDs............................................................................................................................................. 74
eco-friendly Button........................................................................................................................................... 76
SBx Linecard Status LEDs............................................................................................................................... 77
Console (RS-232) Port..................................................................................................................................... 78
Ethernet Management Port (NET MGMT) ....................................................................................................... 79
NET MGMT LED ....................................................................................................................................... 79
USB Port.......................................................................................................................................................... 81
Reset Button .................................................................................................................................................... 82
AlliedWare Plus Software Releases for the Hardware Components ............................................................... 84
Chapter 4: Safety Precautions and Site Requirements ............................................................................. 85
Reviewing Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 86
Selecting a Site for the SwitchBlade x8112 Chassis Switch............................................................................ 90
Installation Tools and Material ......................................................................................................................... 92
Chapter 5: Installing the Chassis in an Equipment Rack .......................................................................... 93
Required Tools and Material............................................................................................................................ 94
Preparing the Equipment Rack........................................................................................................................ 95
Unpacking the AT-SBx8112 Chassis............................................................................................................... 98
Adjusting the Equipment Rack Brackets........................................................................................................ 100
Installing the AT-SBx8112 Chassis in the Equipment Rack........................................................................... 102
Removing the Shipping Brace ....................................................................................................................... 105
Installing the Chassis Grounding Wire........................................................................................................... 106
Chapter 6: Installing the Power Supplies ................................................................................................. 109
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) ......................................................................................... 110
Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies.......................................... 111
Installing AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supplies........................................................................................ 117
Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supplies............................................................................. 122
Chapter 7: Installing the AT-SBx81CF400 Control Card and Ethernet Line Cards ............................... 129
Guidelines to Handling the Controller and Line Cards................................................................................... 130
Installing the AT-SBx81CF400 Controller Fabric Card .................................................................................. 132
Installing Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line Cards......................................................... 138
Installing the Ethernet Line Cards.................................................................................................................. 146
Installing the Blank Slot Covers ..................................................................................................................... 151
Chapter 8: Installing Transceivers and Cabling the Ports ...................................................................... 153
Cabling Guidelines for the Twisted Pair Ports ............................................................................................... 154
Connecting Cables to the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card............................................................................. 155
Guidelines to Installing SFP, SFP+, or QSFP+ Transceivers........................................................................ 157
Installing SFP or SFP+ Transceivers............................................................................................................. 158
Installing AT-SP10TW Direct Connect Cables............................................................................................... 163
Installing AT-QSFPCU Cables....................................................................................................................... 166
Installing AT-QSFPSR, AT-QSFPSR4, or AT-QSFPLR4 Transceivers......................................................... 168
Cabling the NET MGMT Port on the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card....................................................................... 170
Chapter 9: Powering On the Chassis ........................................................................................................ 173
Verifying the Installation................................................................................................................................. 174
Powering On AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies................................... 175

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Powering On AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies .........................................................................................179
Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply ...................................................................182
Choosing a Method for Attaching the Grounding Wire.............................................................................184
Connecting the Grounding Wire with the Grounding Terminal.................................................................184
Connecting the Grounding Wire with Bare Wire ......................................................................................187
Choosing a Method for Attaching the Power Wires .................................................................................189
Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Straight Terminals..................................................................189
Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Right Angle Terminals............................................................198
Connecting Bare DC Power Wires...........................................................................................................204
Monitoring the Initialization Process...............................................................................................................208
Using the LEDs to Monitor the Initialization Process ...............................................................................208
Using the Console Port to Monitor the Initialization Process ...................................................................208
Chapter 10: Verifying the Hardware Operations of the Chassis .............................................................211
Using the LEDs to Verify the Chassis.............................................................................................................212
Using Local Management to Verify the Chassis.............................................................................................214
Starting a Local Management Session ....................................................................................................214
Entering the AlliedWare Plus Operating System Commands..................................................................215
Chapter 11: Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................217
AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies ........................................218
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply...............................................................................................220
Ethernet Line Cards........................................................................................................................................222
Twisted Pair Ports ..........................................................................................................................................224
Power Over Ethernet......................................................................................................................................226
Fiber Optic or Twisted Pair Transceivers .......................................................................................................228
AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card .....................................................................................................230
AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module............................................................................................................................231
Local (Console) Management Session...........................................................................................................232
Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers).......................................................................................................233
Chapter 12: Replacing Modules .................................................................................................................235
Replacing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, or AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply.......................236
Replacing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply .....................................................................................242
Replacing Ethernet Line Cards.......................................................................................................................253
Replacing Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards......................................................................255
Replacing the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card ..............................................................................261
Replacing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module.....................................................................................................263
Removing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module ..............................................................................................263
Installing a New AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module...........................................................................................267
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ......................................................................................................271
Physical Specifications...................................................................................................................................272
Environmental Specifications .........................................................................................................................274
Power Specifications......................................................................................................................................275
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications ....................................................................................278
Port Pinouts....................................................................................................................................................279

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Figures
Figure 1: AT-SBx8112 Chassis ........................................................................................................................................... 20
Figure 2: Front View of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis............................................................................................................... 21
Figure 3: Rear View of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis................................................................................................................ 22
Figure 4: AT-SBx8112 Chassis with Line Cards, Controller Cards, and Power Supplies ................................................... 22
Figure 5: Ethernet Line and Controller Cards Slots............................................................................................................. 23
Figure 6: Power Supply Units.............................................................................................................................................. 24
Figure 7: Power Supply Slots .............................................................................................................................................. 25
Figure 8: AT-SBxFAN12 Module......................................................................................................................................... 29
Figure 9: Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers)............................................................................................................. 30
Figure 10: Ethernet Line Cards ........................................................................................................................................... 34
Figure 11: Expansion Modules for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card..................................................................................... 35
Figure 12: AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card.................................................................................................................................. 37
Figure 13: Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card..................................................................................................... 38
Figure 14: AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card.................................................................................................................................. 39
Figure 15: Port LEDs on an RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card ............................................. 40
Figure 16: Port LEDs on an RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card ............................................. 40
Figure 17: AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card.......................................................................................................................... 42
Figure 18: Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card............................................................................................. 43
Figure 19: AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card ....................................................................................................................... 45
Figure 20: Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card........................................................................................... 46
Figure 21: AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card.................................................................................................................................... 47
Figure 22: SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card.............................................................................................. 47
Figure 23: AT-SBx81XLEM SFP Line Card......................................................................................................................... 49
Figure 24: Port LEDs for the SFP Slots on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card........................................................................ 50
Figure 25: AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8Expansion Module............................................................................................................ 51
Figure 26: AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module............................................................................................................. 53
Figure 27: AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion Module........................................................................................................... 55
Figure 28: AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module........................................................................................................... 57
Figure 29: Controller Fabric Cards for the AT-SBx8112 Chassis........................................................................................ 66
Figure 30: AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card ......................................................................................................... 68
Figure 31: 100 - 125 VAC 125 V NEMA 5-20 Plug and Receptacle.................................................................................... 91
Figure 32: Reserving Vertical Rack Space.......................................................................................................................... 96
Figure 33: Rack Mounting Hole Locations........................................................................................................................... 97
Figure 34: Components of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis.......................................................................................................... 98
Figure 35: Components of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis (Continued)...................................................................................... 99
Figure 36: Rack Mounting Bracket Locations.................................................................................................................... 101
Figure 37: Rack Bracket Locations for Reverse Position of Chassis................................................................................. 101
Figure 38: Lifting the AT-SBx8112 Chassis into the Equipment Rack............................................................................... 103
Figure 39: Installing the Rack Mount Screws .................................................................................................................... 104
Figure 40: Removing the Shipping Brace.......................................................................................................................... 105
Figure 41: Stripping the Grounding Wire........................................................................................................................... 106
Figure 42: Removing the Grounding Lug........................................................................................................................... 106
Figure 43: Attaching the Grounding Wire to the Grounding Lug........................................................................................ 107
Figure 44: Installing the Grounding Lug and Wire............................................................................................................. 107
Figure 45: ESD Socket and Wrist Strap ............................................................................................................................ 110
Figure 46: Power Supply Slots.......................................................................................................................................... 112
Figure 47: Removing the Blank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot C ............................................................................. 112
Figure 48: Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply ........................ 113
Figure 49: Unlocking the Handle on the Power Supply..................................................................................................... 114

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Figure 50: Inserting the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply.......................................... 114
Figure 51: Lowering the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply ................. 115
Figure 52: Removing the Blank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot A.............................................................................. 118
Figure 53: Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply Module.................................................................. 119
Figure 54: Unlocking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply...................................................................... 120
Figure 55: Inserting the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply............................................................................................... 120
Figure 56: Locking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply ......................................................................... 121
Figure 57: Removing the Blank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot C.............................................................................. 123
Figure 58: Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply Module............................................................ 124
Figure 59: On/Off Switch on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply............................................................................ 125
Figure 60: Loosening the Handle locking Screw on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply........................... 125
Figure 61: Raising Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply.......................................................................... 126
Figure 62: Inserting the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply............................................................................. 126
Figure 63: Locking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply....................................................... 127
Figure 64: Aligning a Card in a Slot................................................................................................................................... 131
Figure 65: Slots 5 and 6 for the AT-SBx81CF400 Card..................................................................................................... 132
Figure 66: Items Included with the AT-SBx81CF400 Controller Card ............................................................................... 133
Figure 67: Removing the AT-SBx81CF400 Controller Fabric Card from the Anti-static Bag............................................. 133
Figure 68: Removing the Battery Insulator ........................................................................................................................ 134
Figure 69: Opening the Locking Handles on the AT-SBx81CF400 Controller Fabric Card............................................... 134
Figure 70: Aligning the AT-SBx81CF400 Card in the Chassis Slot................................................................................... 135
Figure 71: Closing the Locking Levers on the AT-SBx81CF400 Controller Fabric Card................................................... 136
Figure 72: Tightening the Thumb Screws on the AT-SBx81CF400 Card.......................................................................... 137
Figure 73: Removing the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card from the Anti-static Bag ................................................................. 139
Figure 74: Removing the Screws on the Blank Slot Cover on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card......................................... 139
Figure 75: Removing the Blank Slot Cover from the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card.............................................................. 140
Figure 76: Retracting the Retaining Pin on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card...................................................................... 141
Figure 77: Removing the Expansion Module from the Anti-static Bag............................................................................... 141
Figure 78: Sliding the Expansion Module into the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card.................................................................. 142
Figure 79: Seating the Expansion Module on the Connector in the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card....................................... 143
Figure 80: Securing the Expansion Module....................................................................................................................... 143
Figure 81: Releasing the Retaining Pin ............................................................................................................................. 144
Figure 82: Blank Slot Cover for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card........................................................................................ 144
Figure 83: Returning the Line Card to its Anti-static Bag................................................................................................... 145
Figure 84: Slots 1 to 4 and 7 to 12 for the Ethernet Line Cards......................................................................................... 146
Figure 85: Removing a Blank Slot Cover........................................................................................................................... 147
Figure 86: Removing an Ethernet Line Card from the Anti-static Bag............................................................................... 147
Figure 87: Aligning an Ethernet Line Card in a Chassis Slot............................................................................................. 148
Figure 88: Seating an Ethernet Line Card on the Backplane Connector........................................................................... 149
Figure 89: Tightening the Thumb Screws on an Ethernet Line Card................................................................................. 149
Figure 90: Installing a Blank Slot Cover............................................................................................................................. 151
Figure 91: Tightening the Thumbscrews on a Blank Slot Cover........................................................................................ 151
Figure 92: RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card............................................................................. 155
Figure 93: Connecting Cables to Ports on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card........................................................................ 156
Figure 94: Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP or SFP+ Slot...................................................................................... 159
Figure 95: Inserting an SFP or SFP+ Transceiver............................................................................................................. 159
Figure 96: Installing an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card...................................................................... 160
Figure 97: Removing the Dust Cover from a Transceiver.................................................................................................. 161
Figure 98: Verifying the Position of the Handle on a Transceiver...................................................................................... 161
Figure 99: Attaching a Fiber Optic Cable to a Transceiver................................................................................................ 162
Figure 100: Removing the Dust Cover From an SFP+ Slot............................................................................................... 163
Figure 101: Installing the AT-SP10TW Cable in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card ................................................................. 164
Figure 102: Installing the AT-SP10TW Cable in the AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion Module......................................... 165
Figure 103: Removing the Dust Cover from a Slot on the AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module.................................. 166
Figure 104: Sliding the AT-QSFPCU Cable into the Slot................................................................................................... 167
Figure 105: AC Sockets on the Rear Panel of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis.......................................................................... 176
Figure 106: Connecting the AC Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power
Supply................................................................................................................................................................................ 177
Figure 107: Securing the Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC Power Supply to an
Anchor ............................................................................................................................................................................... 178

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Figure 108: Connecting the AC Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply.................................................... 179
Figure 109: Securing the Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply to an Anchor........................................ 180
Figure 110: Dress and Secure AC Power Cords............................................................................................................... 181
Figure 111: Components of the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply............................................................................. 183
Figure 112: Grounding Wire Terminal ............................................................................................................................... 184
Figure 113: Stripping the Stranded Grounding Wire.......................................................................................................... 184
Figure 114: Attaching the Stranded Grounding Wire to the Grounding Terminal.............................................................. 184
Figure 115: Removing the Nut and Washer from the Grounding Post.............................................................................. 185
Figure 116: Installing the Grounding Wire......................................................................................................................... 186
Figure 117: Stripping the solid or Stranded Grounding Wire............................................................................................. 187
Figure 118: Attaching the Bare Grounding Wire to the Grounding Post............................................................................ 187
Figure 119: Securing the Bare Grounding Wire to the Grounding Post............................................................................. 188
Figure 120: Power Wire Terminals.................................................................................................................................... 189
Figure 121: Stripping the Power Wires.............................................................................................................................. 190
Figure 122: Attaching the Power Wires to the Straight Terminal Lugs.............................................................................. 190
Figure 123: On/Off Switch on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply.......................................................................... 191
Figure 124: Opening the Plastic Cover.............................................................................................................................. 192
Figure 125: Removing the Terminal Screws...................................................................................................................... 193
Figure 126: Connecting the Positive (+) Power Wire with a Straight Terminal.................................................................. 194
Figure 127: Connecting the Negative (-) Power Wire with a Straight Terminal................................................................. 195
Figure 128: Closing the Plastic Cover over the Terminal Connectors............................................................................... 196
Figure 129: Tightening the Handle Locking Screw............................................................................................................ 197
Figure 130: Stripping the Power Wires.............................................................................................................................. 198
Figure 131: Attaching the Power Wires to the Right Angle Terminals............................................................................... 198
Figure 132: Removing the Plastic Cover........................................................................................................................... 199
Figure 133: Removing the Terminal Screws...................................................................................................................... 200
Figure 134: Connecting the Positive (+) Power Wire with a Right Angle Terminal............................................................ 201
Figure 135: Connecting the Negative (-) Power Wire with a Right Angle Terminal........................................................... 202
Figure 136: Tightening the Handle Locking Screw............................................................................................................ 203
Figure 137: Stripping Solid or Stranded DC Power Wires................................................................................................. 204
Figure 138: Connecting the Positive Wire With Bare Wire................................................................................................ 205
Figure 139: Connecting the Negative Lead Wire with Bare Wire ...................................................................................... 206
Figure 140: Initialization Messages ................................................................................................................................... 209
Figure 141: Initialization Messages (Continued)................................................................................................................ 210
Figure 142: Connecting the Management Cable to the Console RS-232 Port.................................................................. 214
Figure 143: SHOW VERSION Command.......................................................................................................................... 215
Figure 144: SHOW CARD Command................................................................................................................................ 216
Figure 145: Disconnecting the AC Power Cord from the AC Socket on the Back Panel................................................... 237
Figure 146: Lifting the Locking Handle on the Power Supply............................................................................................ 238
Figure 147: Removing the Power Supply from the Chassis.............................................................................................. 239
Figure 148: Installing a Blank Power Supply Slot Cover ................................................................................................... 240
Figure 149: Lowering the Locking Handle on the Power Supply Slot Cover..................................................................... 241
Figure 150: Loosening the Screw on the Locking Handle................................................................................................. 242
Figure 151: Opening the Plastic Window over the Terminal Block.................................................................................... 243
Figure 152: Removing the Negative Lead Wire................................................................................................................. 244
Figure 153: Removing the Positive Lead Wire from the Terminal Block ........................................................................... 245
Figure 154: Reinstalling the Screws on the Positive and Negative Terminals................................................................... 246
Figure 155: Closing the Plastic Cover ............................................................................................................................... 247
Figure 156: Removing the Grounding Wire....................................................................................................................... 248
Figure 157: Reinstalling the Nut and Washer on the Grounding Post............................................................................... 249
Figure 158: Lifting the Locking Handle and Removing the Power Supply......................................................................... 250
Figure 159: Installing a Blank Power Supply Slot Cover ................................................................................................... 251
Figure 160: Lowering the Locking Handle on the Power Supply Slot Cover..................................................................... 252
Figure 161: Removing the Screws from the Expansion Module........................................................................................ 256
Figure 162: Retracting the Retaining Pin on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card.................................................................... 256
Figure 163: Disconnecting the Expansion Module from the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card .................................................. 257
Figure 164: Sliding the Expansion Module from the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card.............................................................. 258
Figure 165: Storing the Expansion Module in an Anti-static Bag....................................................................................... 258
Figure 166: Sliding the Blank Slot Cover into the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card .................................................................. 259
Figure 167: Securing the Blank Slot Cover........................................................................................................................ 259

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Figure 168: Releasing the Retaining Pin ........................................................................................................................... 260
Figure 169: Loosening the Screw on the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module............................................................................... 264
Figure 170: Loosening the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module from the Backplane Connector................................................... 265
Figure 171: Withdrawing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module 51 mm (2 In.) from the Chassis............................................... 266
Figure 172: Removing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module from the Chassis......................................................................... 267
Figure 173: Installing a New AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module.................................................................................................. 268
Figure 174: Securing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module on the Backplane Connector......................................................... 269
Figure 175: Tightening the Screw on the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module .............................................................................. 270
Figure 176: Pin Numbers for RJ-45 and RJ Point 5 Ports (Front View)............................................................................. 279

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Table 1. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRSYS2 Power Supplies ...........................................................27
Table 2. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply .................................................................................27
Table 3. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supply ............................................................................................28
Table 4. Power LED on the AT-SBxFAN12 Module ...........................................................................................................29
Table 5. Power LED on the Power Supply Interface ..........................................................................................................31
Table 6. Types of Supported Transceivers .........................................................................................................................35
Table 7. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card .......................................................................................................38
Table 8. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card .......................................................................................................41
Table 9. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card ...............................................................................................43
Table 10. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card ...........................................................................................46
Table 11. SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card ..............................................................................................48
Table 12. SFP Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card .............................................................................................50
Table 13. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Module ................................................................................................52
Table 14. QSFP+ Slot LEDs for the AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module ....................................................................53
Table 15. Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Module .................................................................................................55
Table 16. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Module .................................................................................................57
Table 17. Twisted Pair Cable for the AT-SBx81GT24 and AT-SBx81GT40 Line Cards and AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8
Expansion Module ...............................................................................................................................................................59
Table 18. Twisted Pair Cable for the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card .......................................................................................60
Table 19. Twisted Pair Cable for the AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module .................................................................61
Table 20. IEEE802.3af and IEEE802.3at Powered Device Classes ..................................................................................62
Table 21. Maximum Number of Powered Devices .............................................................................................................63
Table 22. Components on the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card .........................................................................68
Table 23. SYS (System) Status LEDs ................................................................................................................................74
Table 24. SBx Linecard Status LEDs .................................................................................................................................77
Table 25. NET MGMT Port LED .........................................................................................................................................80
Table 26. AlliedWare Plus Operating System Releases for the Hardware Components ...................................................84
Table 27. Front Panel to Rack Rail Dimensions ...............................................................................................................100
Table 28. Transceiver Support .........................................................................................................................................158
Table 29. Product Dimensions ..........................................................................................................................................272
Table 30. Product Weights ...............................................................................................................................................272
Table 31. Environmental Specifications ............................................................................................................................274
Table 32. Acoustic Noise Test Components .....................................................................................................................274
Table 33. AC Voltage and Frequency Requirements .......................................................................................................275
Table 34. DC Voltage Requirements ................................................................................................................................275
Table 35. Typical Power Savings in eco-friendly Mode ....................................................................................................275
Table 36. Maximum Power Consumption .........................................................................................................................276
Table 37. Maximum Power Efficiency ...............................................................................................................................276
Table 38. Heat Dissipation ...............................................................................................................................................276
Table 39. Available Power Over Ethernet with One PoE Power Supply ..........................................................................277
Table 40. Available Power Over Ethernet with Two PoE Power Supplies ........................................................................277
Table 41. PoE Mode on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card ...........................................................................................278
Table 42. Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions ............................................................................................................278
Table 43. MDI Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) ....................................................................................................279
Table 44. MDI-X Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) ................................................................................................279
Table 45. 1000Base-T or 10GBase-T Connector Pinouts ................................................................................................280
Tables

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Preface
This guide contains the hardware installation instructions for the Layer 3+
SwitchBlade x8112 Chassis Switch. The preface contains the following
sections:
“Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 16
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 17
Note
This version of the installation guide applies to release 5.4.6-2.1 of
the AlliedWare Plus™Operating System for the SwitchBlade x8112
Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card.

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Safety Symbols Used in this Document
This document uses the following conventions.
Note
Notes provide additional information.
Caution
Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Warning
Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in bodily injury.
Warning
Laser warnings inform you that an eye or skin hazard exists due to
the presence of a Class 1 laser device.

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Contacting Allied Telesis
If you need assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis
technical support by going to the Support & Services section of the Allied
Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. You can find links for
the following services on this page:
24/7 Online Support — Enter our interactive support center to
search for answers to your product questions in our knowledge
database, to check support tickets, to learn about RMAs, and to
contact Allied Telesis technical experts.
USA and EMEA phone support — Select the phone number that
best fits your location and customer type.
Hardware warranty information — Learn about Allied Telesis
warranties and register your product online.
Replacement Services — Submit a Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) request via our interactive support center.
Documentation — View the most recent installation and user
guides, software release notes, white papers, and data sheets for
your products.
Software Downloads — Download the latest software releases for
your managed products.
For sales or corporate information, go to www.alliedtelesis.com/
purchase and select your region.

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Chapter 1
Chassis and Power Supplies
This chapter describes the Layer 3+ SwitchBlade x8112 Chassis Switch in
the following sections:
“AT-SBx8112 Chassis” on page 20
“Slots for the Ethernet Line and Controller Cards” on page 23
“Power Supplies and Power Supply Slots” on page 24
“AT-SBxFAN12 Module” on page 29
“Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers)” on page 30
Note
This version of the installation guide applies to release 5.4.6-2.1 of
the AlliedWare Plus™Operating System for the SwitchBlade x8112
Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card.

Chapter 1: Chassis and Power Supplies
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AT-SBx8112 Chassis
The SwitchBlade x8112 product is a modular Layer 3+ Ethernet switch.
The main components are the AT-SBx8112 Chassis, Ethernet line cards,
a controller card, system power supply, Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+)
power supply, and fan module.
The AT-SBx8112 Chassis is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. AT-SBx8112 Chassis
The chassis has slots for the following components:
Ten Ethernet line cards
Two AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Cards
Two AC or DC system power supplies
Two Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) power supplies
One AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module
The chassis components are identified in Figure 2 on page 21 and Figure
3 on page 22.