Allied Telesis AT-XEM-12S User manual

x900 Series Switch and SwitchBlade®x908
Expansion Module
Installation Guide
XEM-1XP
XEM-12S
XEM-12T
XEM-STK

x900 Series Switch and SwitchBlade
®
x908
Expansion Module Installation Guide
XEM-1XP
XEM-12S
XEM-12T
XEM-STK
Download the complete document set from
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x900 Series Switch and SwitchBlade®x908 Expansion Module Installation Guide
Document Number 613-000032 REV F
© 2005-2007 Allied Telesis, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication
may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied Telesis, Inc.
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Contents
About this Guide .............................................................................................................. 4
Compatible Switches and Operating Systems ........................................................... 4
Package Contents ............................................................................................................. 4
XEM-1XP 10Gigabit XFP Port ...................................................................................... 5
XEM-12S 100/1000BASE-X SFP Ports ........................................................................ 7
XEM-12T 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 Ports ............................................................... 9
XEM-STK Stacking Ports .............................................................................................. 10
Installation Procedure .................................................................................................... 12
Obtaining Documentation and Resources ............................................................... 15
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About this Guide
Optional expansion modules (XEMs) enable economical combinations of port
type, speed and density in a single switch. Front bays in the switch allow quick
and easy installation.
This Installation Guide describes how to install the following XEMs:
■XEM-1XP, a single XFP port for high-speed fibre connections
■XEM-12S, 12 SFP ports for copper and fibre links
■XEM-12T, 12 x 10/100/1000Mbps RJ-45 ports for maximum port density
■XEM-STK, dual stacking ports for scalability and high availability
You can download the complete document set for x900 Series switches and
SwitchBlade® x908 from www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software. For more
information about the document set and other resources, see “Obtaining
Documentation and Resources” on page 15.
Compatible Switches and Operating Systems
XEMs can be installed in the following switches:
■x900-12XT/S
■x900-24XT
■x900-24XT-N
■x900-24XS
■SwitchBlade x908
The AlliedWare Plus™ Operating System supports all XEMs. The AlliedWare®
Operating System supports all XEMs except the XEM-STK.
Package Contents
The following items are included with each XEM. Contact your authorised Allied
Telesis distributor or reseller if any items are damaged or missing.
■this Installation Guide
■one warranty card
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XEM-1XP 10Gigabit XFP Port
The XEM-1XP single-port 10Gigabit Ethernet expansion module features:
■one XFP port
■LEDs showing port status
■32MBytes of DDR SDRAM for packet buffering
■support for hot-swappable XFP transceiver modules
Front view XEM-1XP
The following LEDs report operations and faults on the XEM-1XP.
LED State Description
L/A
(Link Activity)
Green An XFP transceiver is installed and a 10Gb
link has been established.
Green flashing An XFP transceiver is installed and link
activity is occurring.
Off A link has not been established.
XFP Green An XFP transceiver is installed and enabled.
Amber An XFP transceiver is installed but not
operating or is disabled.
Amber flashing The installed XFP transceiver has a fault.
Off An XFP transceiver is not installed.
XFP
XFP
L/A
L/A
LINK ACT ENABLED DISABLED FAULT
XEM-1XP
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The following XFP transceiver modules are approved for use with the XEM-1XP.
For the latest list of approved XFP transceiver modules, contact your authorised
Allied Telesis distributor or reseller.
Product No. Media Type Description
AT-XPSR 10GBASE-SR 850nm short-haul transmission, 300m with
MM fibre.
AT-XPLR 10GBASE-LR 1310nm medium-haul transmission, 10km
with SM fibre.
AT-XPER40 10GBASE-ER 1550nm long-haul transmission, 40km with
SM fibre.
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XEM-12S 100/1000BASE-X SFP Ports
The XEM-12S 12-port 100/1000BASE-X expansion module features:
■two rows of 6 SFP ports
■LEDs showing port status
■32MBytes of DDR SDRAM for packet buffering
■support for hot-swappable SFP transceiver modules
■NEBS compliant
Front view XEM-12S
The following LEDs report operations and faults on the XEM-12S.
LED State Description
SFP Green An SFP transceiver is installed and a link has
been established.
Green flashing An SFP transceiver is installed and link
activity is occurring.
Amber An SFP transceiver is installed but a link has
not been established.
Amber flashing An SFP is installed but there is a fault.
Off An SFP is not installed.
XEM-12S
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The following SFP transceiver modules are approved for use with the XEM-12S.
For the latest list of approved SFP transceiver modules, contact your authorised
Allied Telesis distributor or reseller.
Product No. Media Type Description
AT-SPTX 10/100/1000BASE-T Copper, 100m at 1000Mbps,
RJ-45 connector.
AT-SPFXBD-LC-131
1. Both ends of an individual fibre must use SFPs of a compatible wavelength.
100BASE-BX Bi-Di (1550nm Tx, 1310nm Rx) SM
fibre up to 15km.
AT-SPFXBD-LC-151 100BASE-BX Bi-Di (1310nm Tx, 1550nm Rx) SM
fibre up to 15km.
AT-SPFX/2 100BASE-FX 1310nm MM fibre up to 2km.
AT-SPFX/15 100BASE-FX 1310nm SM fibre up to 15km.
AT-SPFX/40 100BASE-FX 1310nm SM fibre up to 40km.
AT-SPSX 1000BASE-SX 850nm, 2 to 550 m with 50/125µm
MM fibre, 2m to 275m with 62.5/
125µm MM fibre, LC connector.
AT-SPLX10 1000BASE-LX 1310 nm, 2 m to 10km with 9µm SM
fibre, 2 m to 550 m with 50µm MM
fibre, 2m to 550m with 62.5µm MM
fibre, LC connector.
AT-SPLX40 1000BASE-LX 1310nm SM fibre up to 40km,
LC connector.
AT-SPLX40/1550 1000BASE-LX 550nm SM fibre up to 40km,
LC connector.
AT-SPZX80 1000BASE-ZX 1550nm, 80km with 9µm SM fibre,
LC connector.
AT-SPZX80/xxxx1
where xxxx is:
1610, 1590, 1570,
1550, 1530, 1510,
1490, 1470, or 1310
1000BASE-ZX
CWDM
1610nm to 1470nm (20nm
intervals) and 1310nm, 80km with
9µm SM fibre, LC connector.
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XEM-12T 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 Ports
The XEM-12T 12-port RJ-45 expansion module features:
■two rows of 6 RJ-45 ports
■gigabit ports that support speeds of 10/100/1000Mbps
■LEDs showing port status
■32MBytes of DDR SDRAM for packet buffering
■cable fault detection and distance-to-fault diagnostics on switches running
the AlliedWare operating system (see the Test Facility chapter in the Software
Reference for the switch)
Front view XEM-12T
The following LEDs report operations and faults on the XEM-12T.
LED State Description
L/A
(Link Activity)
Green A 1000Mbps link has been established.
Green flashing 1000Mbps activity is occurring.
Amber A 10/100Mbps link has been established.
Amber flashing 10/100Mbps activity is occurring.
Off A link has not been established.
D/C
(Duplex/
Collision)
Green The port is operating in full duplex mode.
Amber The port is operating in half duplex mode.
Amber flashing Collisions are occurring.
XEM-12T
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XEM-STK Stacking Ports
The XEM-STK dual-port stacking expansion module features:
■two 15Gbps full duplex stacking connections
■LEDs showing port and stack member status
■seven-segment stack ID display
■recessed Select button to reset stack ID to 1
Front view XEM-STK
The following LEDs report operations and faults on the XEM-STK.
LED State Description
Port 1
Port 2
Green A link has been established.
Amber slow flashing The link has a transmission fault.
Status
Green The switch is the stack master.
Amber The switch is a stack member.
Green flashing The switch is in the process of learning
the stack topology and selecting the
stack master.
Off The switch is not a stack member.
ID
1 to 8 Numeric ID of the stack member.
Off The switch is not a stack member.
PORT 2PORT 1 STACK
SELECT STATUS
ID
XEM-STK
FAU LTNEGOTIATING LINK
PORT
STAT
MEMBERMASTER
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A choice of 0.5m or 2.0m stacking cables can be ordered separately. For the
latest list of approved cables, contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor
or reseller.
The Select button resets the stack ID of this switch to 1, and causes the other
members of the stack to be renumbered. Use this to put the stack into a pre-
defined configuration for ease of installation.
Note You should install only one XEM-STK expansion module in a switch. If
you install more than one, only the first expansion module is enabled.
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Installation Procedure
The installation procedure and XEMs supported by each switch depend on the
operating system running on the switch.
AlliedWare Plus Operating System
Switches running the AlliedWare Plus operating system support all XEMs. All
XEMs except the XEM-STK are hot-swappable and can be installed following
either of these procedures:
■“Installing or replacing XEMs without hot swap support” on page 13
■“Installing or replacing XEMs with hot swap support” on page 14
The XEM-STK is hot-removable only. To remove the XEM-STK, disconnect the
stacking cables, loosen the thumbscrews on the faceplate and remove the XEM.
To install or replace the XEM-STK, follow the procedure “Installing or replacing
XEMs without hot swap support” on page 13.
AlliedWare Operating System
Switches running the AlliedWare operating system support all XEMs except the
XEM-STK. XEMs are not hot-swappable under the AlliedWare operating system
and must be installed following the procedure “Installing or replacing XEMs
without hot swap support” on page 13.
Before you begin
■Unpack the XEM.
In an anti-static environment, remove the XEM from its packing material. Be
sure to observe ESD precautions.
Caution Failure to observe proper anti-static procedures may damage the
unit. If you are unsure about correct procedures, contact your authorised
Allied Telesis distributor or reseller.
■Verify the package contents if you have not already done so.
See “Package Contents” on page 4. If any items are damaged or missing,
contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller.
■Read the safety information for the switch.
Safety information is available in the Installation and Safety Guide that is
shipped with each switch. You can also download this document from
www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software.
■Gather necessary tools.
You may need a Phillips #2 screwdriver to adjust the thumbscrews on the XEM.
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Installing or replacing XEMs without hot swap support
Follow this procedure to:
■install a XEM, except the XEM-STK, in a switch running the AlliedWare
operating system
■install a XEM-STK in a switch running the AlliedWare Plus operating system
■install a XEM without hot swapping in a switch running the AlliedWare Plus
operating system
To install or replace a XEM:
1. If you are replacing a XEM, first save the switch configuration.
On switches running the AlliedWare operating system, use the commands:
create config=<filename>.cfg
set config=<filename>.cfg
On switches running the AlliedWare Plus operating system, use the
commands:
awplus>enable
awplus#copy running-config startup-config
2. If connected, disconnect the switch from its redundant power supply.
3. Disconnect the switch from its AC or DC power supply.
4. If you are replacing an existing XEM, disconnect any data cables.
5. Loosen the thumbscrews on the faceplate or existing XEM, and remove it.
Keep the faceplate for future use. If you remove a XEM, cover the bay with
the faceplate to prevent dust and debris from entering it and to maintain
proper airflow.
6. Carefully slide the new XEM into the empty bay until you feel it engage the
rear plug.
7. Secure the XEM by tightening the thumbscrews.
8. Apply power to the switch by re-attaching the power cord.
9. If you disconnected a redundant power supply, reconnect it.
10. Restart the switch and verify the installation.
If you have a terminal connected to the asyn0 port, any error message is
displayed during startup self-tests.
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Confirm there is no error message about installation in the log file and that
the switch has recognised the XEM.
On switches running the AlliedWare operating system, use the commands:
show log
show system
On switches running the AlliedWare Plus operating system, use the
commands:
awplus>show system
awplus>enable
awplus#show log
Installing or replacing XEMs with hot swap support
Follow this procedure to hot swap a XEM in a switch running the
AlliedWare Plus operating system. Note that the XEM-STK cannot be hot
swapped.
1. If you are replacing a XEM, first save the switch configuration, by using the
commands:
awplus>enable
awplus#copy running-config startup-config
2. If you are replacing an existing XEM, disconnect any data cables.
3. Loosen the thumbscrews on the faceplate or existing XEM, and remove it.
Keep the faceplate for future use. If you remove a XEM, cover the bay with
the faceplate to prevent dust and debris from entering it and to maintain
proper airflow.
4. Carefully slide the new XEM into the empty bay until you feel it engage the
rear plug.
5. Secure the XEM by tightening the thumbscrews.
6. Verify the installation.
If you have a terminal connected to the asyn0 port, any error message is
displayed during installation.
Confirm there is no error message about installation in the log file and that
the switch has recognised the XEM, by using the commands:
awplus>show system
awplus>enable
awplus#show log
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Obtaining Documentation and Resources
The complete document set for x900 Series switches and SwitchBlade x908
includes:
■this Installation Guide
■the x900 Series Switch and SwitchBlade®x908 Installation and Safety Guide,
which describes how to install the switch and includes important safety and
statutory information
■the x900 Series Switch and SwitchBlade®x908 Hardware Reference, which
contains detailed information on the switch and its hardware features
■the Removable Power Supply and Fan Installation Guide, which describes how to
install power supply units and fan-only modules in the switch
■the x900 Series Switch AlliedWare
®
Operating System Software Reference , which
contains detailed information on configuring switches running the
AlliedWare operating system
■the AlliedWare Plus™ Operating System Software Reference , which contains
detailed information on configuring switches running the AlliedWare Plus
operating system
You can download these documents and updates 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.
Other resources
How-To Notes describe a range of standard Allied Telesis solutions, and include
technical tips and guides to configuring specific hardware and software features.
You can download the latest How-To Notes from
www.alliedtelesis.com/resources/literature/howto.aspx.
MIBs supported by Allied Telesis products can be downloaded from
www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software.
Microsoft®Visio®stencils for Allied Telesis products can be downloaded from
www.alliedtelesis.com/resources/images/visio.aspx.
AT-TFTP Server for Windows is a TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) server for
transferring software versions, configuration scripts and other files between a
PC and the switch. You download AT-TFTP Server from
www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software.
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CD-ROM
Some products ship with a Documentation and Tools CD-ROM, which includes:
■the complete document set
■Adobe®Acrobat®Reader®
■AT- TFTP S er ve r
■Supported MIBs
■How-To Notes, white papers, Microsoft®Visio®stencils and other
resources
■Tryouts of networking software
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 the representative nearest you, visit us on
the Web at www.alliedtelesis.com.
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