Allied Telesis SwitchBlade x8106 User manual

613-001835 Rev. B
SwitchBlade x8106
Layer 3+ Chassis Switch
AT-SBx81CFC400
Controller Fabric Card (AlliedWare Plus v5.4.5-1)
AT-SBx8106 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-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
This Allied Telesis RoHS-compliant product conforms to the European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous
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-SBx8106 Chassis .......................................................................................................................................20
Slots for the Ethernet Line and Controller Cards..............................................................................................23
Power Supplies and Power Supply Slots .........................................................................................................24
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................26
AT-SBxFAN06 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................................................................................................................................35
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................35
AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card................................................................................................................................37
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................38
AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card........................................................................................................................40
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................41
AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card .....................................................................................................................43
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................43
AT-SBx81XS6 SFP+ Line Card........................................................................................................................45
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................45
10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports............................................................................................................47
Connector Type..........................................................................................................................................47
Speed.........................................................................................................................................................47
Duplex Mode..............................................................................................................................................47
Maximum Distance.....................................................................................................................................48
Cable Requirements ..................................................................................................................................48
Automatic MDIX Detection.........................................................................................................................49
Port Pinouts................................................................................................................................................49
Power over Ethernet on the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card...................................................................................50
Powered Device Classes...........................................................................................................................50
Power Budget.............................................................................................................................................51
PoE Wiring.................................................................................................................................................51
Chapter 3: AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card ................................................................................53
Controller Fabric Cards for the AT-SBx8106 Chassis......................................................................................54
Hardware Components of the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card...................................................................................56
Guidelines.........................................................................................................................................................58
Dual Controller Cards.......................................................................................................................................60
SYS Status LEDs .............................................................................................................................................62
eco-friendly Button............................................................................................................................................64
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SBx Linecard Status LEDs............................................................................................................................... 65
Console (RS-232) Port..................................................................................................................................... 66
Ethernet Management Port (NET MGMT) ....................................................................................................... 67
NET MGMT LED ....................................................................................................................................... 67
USB Port.......................................................................................................................................................... 69
Reset Button .................................................................................................................................................... 70
AlliedWare Plus Software Releases for the Hardware Components ............................................................... 72
Chapter 4: Safety Precautions and Site Requirements ............................................................................. 73
Reviewing Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 74
Selecting a Site for the SwitchBlade x8112 ..................................................................................................... 78
Installation Tools and Material ......................................................................................................................... 80
Chapter 5: Installing the Chassis in an Equipment Rack .......................................................................... 81
Required Tools and Material............................................................................................................................ 82
Preparing the Equipment Rack........................................................................................................................ 83
Unpacking the AT-SBx8106 Chassis............................................................................................................... 86
Removing the Rubber Feet.............................................................................................................................. 88
Adjusting the Equipment Rack Brackets.......................................................................................................... 90
Installing the Chassis in the Equipment Rack.................................................................................................. 92
Removing the Shipping Brace ......................................................................................................................... 96
Installing the Chassis Grounding Wire............................................................................................................. 97
Chapter 6: Installing the Power Supplies ................................................................................................... 99
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) ......................................................................................... 100
Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies.......................................... 101
Installing AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supplies........................................................................................ 107
Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supplies............................................................................. 112
Chapter 7: Installing the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller and Ethernet Line Cards ................................. 119
Guidelines to Handling the Controller and Line Cards................................................................................... 120
Installing the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card................................................................................ 122
Installing the Ethernet Line Cards.................................................................................................................. 128
Installing the Blank Slot Covers ..................................................................................................................... 132
Chapter 8: Installing the Transceivers and Cabling the Ports ................................................................ 135
Cabling Guidelines for the Twisted Pair Ports on the AT-SBx81GT24, AT-SBx81GT40, and
AT-SBx81GP24 Line Cards........................................................................................................................... 136
Connecting Cables to the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card............................................................................. 137
Guidelines to Installing SFP and SFP+ Transceivers.................................................................................... 139
Installing SFP Transceivers in the AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card .................................................................... 140
Installing SFP+ Transceivers in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card.......................................................................144
Installing AT-SP10TW Cables in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card..................................................................... 148
Cabling the NET MGMT Port on the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card....................................................................... 150
Chapter 9: Powering On the Chassis ........................................................................................................ 153
Verifying the Installation................................................................................................................................. 154
Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC Power Supply............................................. 155
Powering On the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply......................................................................................158
Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply................................................................... 161
Choosing a Method for Attaching the Grounding Wire............................................................................ 163
Connecting the Grounding Wire with the Grounding Terminal................................................................ 163
Connecting the Grounding Wire with Bare Wire...................................................................................... 166
Choosing a Method for Attaching the Power Wires.................................................................................168
Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Straight Terminals ................................................................. 168
Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Right Angle Terminals........................................................... 177
Connecting Bare DC Power Wires.......................................................................................................... 183
Monitoring the Initialization Process .............................................................................................................. 187

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Using the LEDs to Monitor the Initialization Process ...............................................................................187
Using the Console Port to Monitor the Initialization Process ...................................................................187
Chapter 10: Verifying the Hardware Operations of the Chassis .............................................................191
Using the LEDs to Verify the Chassis.............................................................................................................192
Using Local Management to Verify the Chassis.............................................................................................194
Starting a Local Management Session ....................................................................................................194
Entering the AlliedWare Plus Operating System Commands..................................................................195
Chapter 11: Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................197
AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies ........................................198
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply...............................................................................................200
Ethernet Line Cards........................................................................................................................................202
Twisted Pair Ports ..........................................................................................................................................203
Power Over Ethernet......................................................................................................................................205
Fiber Optic Transceivers ................................................................................................................................207
AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card .....................................................................................................208
AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module............................................................................................................................209
Local (Console) Management Session...........................................................................................................210
Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers).......................................................................................................211
Chapter 12: Replacing Modules .................................................................................................................213
Replacing AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, or AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies..........................214
Replacing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply .....................................................................................220
Replacing Ethernet Line Cards.......................................................................................................................231
Replacing the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card ..............................................................................233
Replacing the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module.....................................................................................................235
Removing the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module ..............................................................................................235
Installing a New AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module...........................................................................................238
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ......................................................................................................241
Physical Specifications...................................................................................................................................241
Environmental Specifications .........................................................................................................................243
Power Specifications......................................................................................................................................244
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications ....................................................................................246
Port Pinouts....................................................................................................................................................247

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Figures
Figure 1: AT-SBx8106 Chassis ........................................................................................................................................... 20
Figure 2: Front View of the AT-SBx8106 Chassis............................................................................................................... 21
Figure 3: Rear View of the AT-SBx8106 Chassis................................................................................................................ 21
Figure 4: AT-SBx8106 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-SBxFAN06 Module......................................................................................................................................... 29
Figure 9: Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers)............................................................................................................. 30
Figure 10: Ethernet Line Cards ........................................................................................................................................... 34
Figure 11: AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card.................................................................................................................................. 35
Figure 12: Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card..................................................................................................... 36
Figure 13: AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card.................................................................................................................................. 37
Figure 14: Port LEDs on an RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card ............................................. 38
Figure 15: Port LEDs on an RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card ............................................. 38
Figure 16: AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card.......................................................................................................................... 40
Figure 17: Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card............................................................................................. 41
Figure 18: AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card ....................................................................................................................... 43
Figure 19: Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card........................................................................................... 44
Figure 20: AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card.................................................................................................................................... 45
Figure 21: SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card.............................................................................................. 45
Figure 22: Controller Fabric Cards for the AT-SBx8106 Chassis........................................................................................ 54
Figure 23: AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card ......................................................................................................... 56
Figure 24: 100 - 125 VAC 125 V NEMA 5-20 Plug and Receptacle.................................................................................... 79
Figure 25: Reserving Vertical Rack Space.......................................................................................................................... 84
Figure 26: Rack Mounting Hole Locations........................................................................................................................... 85
Figure 27: Components of the AT-SBx8106 Chassis.......................................................................................................... 86
Figure 28: Components of the AT-SBx8106 Chassis (Continued)...................................................................................... 87
Figure 29: Turning the Chassis Upside Down..................................................................................................................... 88
Figure 30: Removing the Rubber Feet ................................................................................................................................ 89
Figure 31: Rack Mounting Bracket Locations...................................................................................................................... 91
Figure 32: Rack Bracket Locations for Reverse Position of Chassis................................................................................... 91
Figure 33: Lifting the AT-SBx8106 Chassis into the Equipment Rack................................................................................. 93
Figure 34: Installing the Rack Mount Screws ...................................................................................................................... 94
Figure 35: Tightening the Rack Mount Screws.................................................................................................................... 95
Figure 36: Removing the Shipping Brace............................................................................................................................ 96
Figure 37: Stripping the Grounding Wire............................................................................................................................. 97
Figure 38: Removing the Grounding Lug............................................................................................................................. 97
Figure 39: Attaching the Grounding Wire to the Grounding Lug.......................................................................................... 98
Figure 40: Installing the Grounding Lug and Wire............................................................................................................... 98
Figure 41: ESD Socket and Wrist Strap ............................................................................................................................ 100
Figure 42: Power Supply Slots.......................................................................................................................................... 102
Figure 43: Removing the Blank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot C ............................................................................. 102
Figure 44: Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply ........................ 103
Figure 45: Unlocking the Handle on the Power Supply..................................................................................................... 104
Figure 46: Inserting the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply ......................................... 104
Figure 47: Lowering the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply................. 105
Figure 48: Removing the Blank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot A.............................................................................. 108
Figure 49: Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply Module ................................................................. 109

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Figure 50: Unlocking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply...................................................................... 110
Figure 51: Inserting the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply............................................................................................... 110
Figure 52: Locking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply ......................................................................... 111
Figure 53: Removing the Blank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot C.............................................................................. 113
Figure 54: Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply Module............................................................ 114
Figure 55: On/Off Switch on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply............................................................................ 115
Figure 56: Loosening the Handle Locking Screw on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply....................................... 115
Figure 57: Raising Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply.......................................................................... 116
Figure 58: Inserting the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply............................................................................. 116
Figure 59: Locking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply....................................................... 117
Figure 60: Aligning Card in Slot......................................................................................................................................... 121
Figure 61: Slots 5 and 6 for the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card.................................................................................................. 122
Figure 62: Items Included with the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card.................................................................. 123
Figure 63: Removing the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card from the Anti-static Bag.......................................... 123
Figure 64: Opening the Locking Handles on the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card ............................................ 124
Figure 65: Removing the Battery Insulator ........................................................................................................................ 124
Figure 66: Aligning the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card in the Chassis Slot................................................................................. 125
Figure 67: Closing the Locking Levers on the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card ................................................ 126
Figure 68: Tightening the Thumb Screws on the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card ....................................................................... 127
Figure 69: Removing an Ethernet Line Card from the Anti-static Bag............................................................................... 129
Figure 70: Aligning an Ethernet Line Card in a Chassis Slot............................................................................................. 129
Figure 71: Seating an Ethernet Line Card on the Backplane Connector........................................................................... 130
Figure 72: Tightening the Thumb Screws on an Ethernet Line Card................................................................................. 131
Figure 73: Installing a Blank Slot Cover............................................................................................................................. 132
Figure 74: Tightening the Thumbscrews on a Blank Slot Cover........................................................................................ 133
Figure 75: RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card............................................................................. 137
Figure 76: Connecting Cables to Ports on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card........................................................................ 138
Figure 77: Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP Slot in the AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card............................................. 140
Figure 78: Handle on SFP Transceiver.............................................................................................................................. 140
Figure 79: Inserting the SFP Transceiver in the AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card................................................................... 141
Figure 80: Removing the Dust Cover from the SFP Transceiver in the AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card................................ 142
Figure 81: Verifying the Position of the Handle on an SFP Transceiver in the AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card..................... 142
Figure 82: Attaching a Fiber Optic Cable to an SFP Transceiver in the AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card............................... 143
Figure 83: Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP+ Slot in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card ............................................... 144
Figure 84: Handle on SFP+ Transceiver ........................................................................................................................... 145
Figure 85: Installing an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card...................................................................... 145
Figure 86: Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card................................... 146
Figure 87: Verifying the Position of the Handle on the SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card...................... 146
Figure 88: Attaching a Fiber Optic Cable to an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card................................. 147
Figure 89: Removing the Dust Cover From an SFP+ Slot in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card.............................................. 148
Figure 90: Installing the AT-SP10TW Cable in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card ................................................................... 149
Figure 91: AC Sockets on the Rear Panel of the AT-SBx8106 Chassis............................................................................ 155
Figure 92: Connecting the AC Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC Power Supply............. 156
Figure 93: Securing the Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC Power Supply to an Anchor.. 157
Figure 94: Connecting the AC Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply...................................................... 158
Figure 95: Securing the Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply to an Anchor .......................................... 159
Figure 96: Dress and Secure AC Power Cords................................................................................................................. 160
Figure 97: Components of the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply............................................................................... 162
Figure 98: Grounding Wire Terminal.................................................................................................................................. 163
Figure 99: Stripping the Stranded Grounding Wire............................................................................................................ 163
Figure 100: Attaching the Stranded Grounding Wire to the Grounding Terminal.............................................................. 163
Figure 101: Removing the Nut and Washer from the Grounding Post .............................................................................. 164
Figure 102: Installing the Grounding Wire......................................................................................................................... 165
Figure 103: Stripping the solid or Stranded Grounding Wire............................................................................................. 166
Figure 104: Attaching the Bare Grounding Wire to the Grounding Post............................................................................ 166
Figure 105: Securing the Bare Grounding Wire to the Grounding Post............................................................................. 167
Figure 106: Power Wire Terminals .................................................................................................................................... 168
Figure 107: Stripping the Power Wires.............................................................................................................................. 169
Figure 108: Attaching the Power Wires to the Straight Terminal Lugs.............................................................................. 169
Figure 109: On/Off Switch on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply.......................................................................... 170

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Figure 110: Opening the Plastic Cover.............................................................................................................................. 171
Figure 111: Removing the Terminal Screws...................................................................................................................... 172
Figure 112: Connecting the Positive (+) Power Wire with a Straight Terminal.................................................................. 173
Figure 113: Connecting the Negative (-) Power Wire with a Straight Terminal................................................................. 174
Figure 114: Closing the Plastic Cover over the Terminal Connectors............................................................................... 175
Figure 115: Tightening the Handle Locking Screw............................................................................................................ 176
Figure 116: Stripping the Power Wires.............................................................................................................................. 177
Figure 117: Attaching the Power Wires to the Right Angle Terminals............................................................................... 177
Figure 118: Removing the Plastic Cover........................................................................................................................... 178
Figure 119: Removing the Terminal Screws...................................................................................................................... 179
Figure 120: Connecting the Positive (+) Power Wire with a Right Angle Terminal............................................................ 180
Figure 121: Connecting the Negative (-) Power Wire with a Right Angle Terminal........................................................... 181
Figure 122: Tightening the Handle Locking Screw............................................................................................................ 182
Figure 123: Stripping Solid or Stranded DC Power Wires................................................................................................. 183
Figure 124: Connecting the Positive Lead Wire ................................................................................................................ 184
Figure 125: Connecting the Negative Lead Wire............................................................................................................... 185
Figure 126: Switch Initialization Messages........................................................................................................................ 188
Figure 127: Switch Initialization Messages (Continued).................................................................................................... 189
Figure 128: Connecting the Management Cable to the Console RS-232 Port.................................................................. 194
Figure 129: SHOW VERSION Command.......................................................................................................................... 195
Figure 130: SHOW CARD Command................................................................................................................................ 196
Figure 131: Disconnecting the AC Power Cord from the AC Socket on the Back Panel................................................... 215
Figure 132: Lifting the Locking Handle on the Power Supply............................................................................................ 216
Figure 133: Removing the Power Supply from the Chassis.............................................................................................. 217
Figure 134: Installing a Blank Power Supply Slot Cover ................................................................................................... 218
Figure 135: Lowering the Locking Handle on the Power Supply Slot Cover..................................................................... 219
Figure 136: Loosening the Screw on the Locking Handle................................................................................................. 220
Figure 137: Opening the Plastic Window on the Terminal Block....................................................................................... 221
Figure 138: Removing the Negative Lead Wire................................................................................................................. 222
Figure 139: Removing the Positive Lead Wire from the Terminal Block ........................................................................... 223
Figure 140: Reinstalling the Screws on the Positive and Negative Terminals................................................................... 224
Figure 141: Closing the Plastic Cover ............................................................................................................................... 225
Figure 142: Removing the Grounding Wire....................................................................................................................... 226
Figure 143: Reinstalling the Nut and Washer on the Grounding Post............................................................................... 227
Figure 144: Lifting the Locking Handle and Removing the Power Supply......................................................................... 228
Figure 145: Installing a Blank Power Supply Slot Cover ................................................................................................... 229
Figure 146: Lowering the Locking Handle on the Power Supply Slot Cover..................................................................... 230
Figure 147: Loosening the Screw on the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module .............................................................................. 236
Figure 148: Loosening the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module from the Backplane Connector................................................... 236
Figure 149: Withdrawing the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module 25 mm (1 in.) from the Chassis............................................... 237
Figure 150: Removing the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module from the Chassis......................................................................... 238
Figure 151: Installing a New AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module.................................................................................................. 239
Figure 152: Securing the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module on the Backplane Connector ........................................................ 240
Figure 153: Tightening the Screw on the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module.............................................................................. 240
Figure 154: Pin Numbers for RJ-45 and RJ Point 5 Ports (Front View) ............................................................................ 247

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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-SBxFAN06 Module ...........................................................................................................29
Table 5. Power LED on the Power Supply Interface ..........................................................................................................31
Table 6. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card .......................................................................................................36
Table 7. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card .......................................................................................................39
Table 8. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card ...............................................................................................41
Table 9. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card .............................................................................................44
Table 10. SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card ..............................................................................................46
Table 11. Twisted Pair Cable for the AT-SBx81GT24 and AT-SBx81GT40 Line Cards ....................................................48
Table 12. Twisted Pair Cable for the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card .......................................................................................49
Table 13. IEEE802.3af and IEEE802.3at Powered Device Classes ..................................................................................50
Table 14. Maximum Number of Powered Devices .............................................................................................................51
Table 15. Components on the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card .........................................................................56
Table 16. SYS (System) Status LEDs ................................................................................................................................62
Table 17. SBx Linecard Status LEDs .................................................................................................................................65
Table 18. NET MGMT Port LED .........................................................................................................................................68
Table 19. AlliedWare Plus Operating System Releases for the Hardware Components ...................................................72
Table 20. Front Panel to Rack Rail Dimensions .................................................................................................................90
Table 21. Product Dimensions ..........................................................................................................................................241
Table 22. Product Weights ...............................................................................................................................................241
Table 23. Environmental Specifications ............................................................................................................................243
Table 24. Acoustic Noise Test Components .....................................................................................................................243
Table 25. AC Voltage and Frequency Requirements .......................................................................................................244
Table 26. DC Voltage Requirements ................................................................................................................................244
Table 27. Typical Power Savings in eco-friendly Mode ....................................................................................................244
Table 28. Maximum Power Consumption .........................................................................................................................244
Table 29. Maximum Power Efficiency ...............................................................................................................................245
Table 30. Heat Dissipation ...............................................................................................................................................245
Table 31. Available Power Over Ethernet with One PoE Power Supply ..........................................................................245
Table 32. Available Power Over Ethernet with Two PoE Power Supplies ........................................................................246
Table 33. PoE Mode on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card ...........................................................................................246
Table 34. Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions ............................................................................................................246
Table 35. MDI Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) ....................................................................................................247
Table 36. MDI-X Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) ................................................................................................247
Table 37. 1000Base-T Connector Pinouts ........................................................................................................................248
Tables

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Preface
This guide contains the hardware installation instructions for the Layer 3+
SwitchBlade x8106 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 5.4.5-1 of the
AlliedWare Plus™Operating System for the SwitchBlade x8106
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
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Preface
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Chapter 1
Chassis and Power Supplies
This chapter describes the Layer 3+ SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch in
the following sections:
“AT-SBx8106 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-SBxFAN06 Module” on page 29
“Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers)” on page 30
Note
This version of the installation guide applies to release 5.4.5-1 of the
AlliedWare Plus™Operating System for the SwitchBlade x8106
Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card.

Chapter 1: Chassis and Power Supplies
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AT-SBx8106 Chassis
The SwitchBlade x8106 product is a modular Layer 3+ Ethernet switch.
The main components are the AT-SBx8106 Chassis, Ethernet line cards,
a controller card, system power supply, Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+)
power supply, and fan module.
The AT-SBx8106 Chassis is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. AT-SBx8106 Chassis
The chassis has slots for the following components:
Four 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-SBxFAN06 Fan Module
The chassis components are identified in Figure 2 on page 21 and Figure
3 on page 21.