Allied Telesis SwitchBlade *8106 User manual

613-001935 Rev. G
SwitchBlade x8106
Layer 3+ Chassis Switch
AT-SBx81CFC960
Controller Fabric Card (AlliedWare Plus v5.4.6-2.1)
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-SBx81XS16 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
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
Structure of the Installation Guide ....................................................................................................................16
Safety Symbols Used in this Document ...........................................................................................................17
Contacting Allied Telesis..................................................................................................................................18
Section I: Hardware Overview .................................................................................19
Chapter 1: Chassis and Power Supplies .....................................................................................................21
AT-SBx8106 Chassis .......................................................................................................................................22
Slots for the Ethernet Line and Controller Cards..............................................................................................25
Power Supplies and Power Supply Slots .........................................................................................................26
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................28
AT-SBxFAN06 Module.....................................................................................................................................31
LED............................................................................................................................................................31
Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers).........................................................................................................32
LED............................................................................................................................................................32
Chapter 2: Ethernet Line Cards ....................................................................................................................35
Ethernet Line Cards..........................................................................................................................................36
AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card................................................................................................................................39
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................39
AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card................................................................................................................................41
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................42
AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card........................................................................................................................44
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................45
AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card .....................................................................................................................47
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................47
AT-SBx81XS6 SFP+ Line Card........................................................................................................................49
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................49
AT-SBx81XS16 SFP+ Line Card......................................................................................................................51
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................51
AT-SBx81XLEM SFP Line Card.......................................................................................................................53
Large Address Table Modes......................................................................................................................53
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................54
AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion Module.........................................................................................................56
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................56
AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module...........................................................................................................58
LED............................................................................................................................................................58
AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion Module.........................................................................................................60
LED............................................................................................................................................................60
AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module.........................................................................................................62
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................62
Twisted Pair Ports ............................................................................................................................................64
Connector Type..........................................................................................................................................64
Speed.........................................................................................................................................................64
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Duplex Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 64
Maximum Distance.................................................................................................................................... 65
Cable Requirements.................................................................................................................................. 65
Automatic MDIX Detection ........................................................................................................................ 67
Port Pinouts............................................................................................................................................... 67
Power over Ethernet on the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card.................................................................................. 68
Powered Device Classes........................................................................................................................... 68
Power Budgeting....................................................................................................................................... 69
PoE Wiring................................................................................................................................................. 69
Chapter 3: AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ................................................................................ 71
Controller Fabric Cards for the AT-SBx8106 Chassis...................................................................................... 72
Hardware Components on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card..................................................................................74
Guidelines........................................................................................................................................................ 76
Dual Controller Cards ...................................................................................................................................... 78
SYS Status LEDs............................................................................................................................................. 80
eco-friendly Button........................................................................................................................................... 82
SBx Linecard Status LEDs............................................................................................................................... 83
SFP+ Slots....................................................................................................................................................... 84
Console (RS-232) Port..................................................................................................................................... 86
Ethernet Management Port (NET MGMT) ....................................................................................................... 87
NET MGMT LED ....................................................................................................................................... 87
USB Port.......................................................................................................................................................... 89
Reset Button .................................................................................................................................................... 90
AlliedWare Plus Software Releases for the Hardware Components ............................................................... 92
Section II: Installing the Chassis ............................................................................. 95
Chapter 4: Safety Precautions and Site Requirements ............................................................................. 97
Reviewing Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 98
Selecting a Site for the SwitchBlade x8106 ................................................................................................... 102
Installation Tools and Material ....................................................................................................................... 104
Chapter 5: Installing the Chassis in an Equipment Rack ........................................................................ 105
Required Tools and Material.......................................................................................................................... 106
Preparing the Equipment Rack...................................................................................................................... 107
Unpacking the AT-SBx8106 Chassis............................................................................................................. 110
Removing the Rubber Feet............................................................................................................................ 112
Adjusting the Equipment Rack Brackets........................................................................................................ 114
Installing the Chassis in the Equipment Rack................................................................................................ 116
Removing the Shipping Brace ....................................................................................................................... 120
Installing the Chassis Grounding Wire........................................................................................................... 121
Chapter 6: Installing the Power Supplies ................................................................................................. 123
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) ......................................................................................... 124
Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies.......................................... 125
Installing AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supplies........................................................................................ 131
Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supplies............................................................................. 136
Chapter 7: Installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller and Ethernet Line Cards ................................. 143
Guidelines to Handling the Controller and Line Cards................................................................................... 144
Installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card................................................................................ 146
Installing Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line Cards......................................................... 152
Installing the Ethernet Line Cards.................................................................................................................. 160
Installing the Blank Slot Covers ..................................................................................................................... 164

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Chapter 8: Cabling the Ethernet Line Cards .............................................................................................167
Cabling Guidelines for Twisted Pair Ports......................................................................................................168
Connecting Cables to the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card..............................................................................169
Guidelines to Installing SFP, SFP+, and QSFP+ Transceivers......................................................................171
Installing SFP or SFP+ Transceivers..............................................................................................................172
Installing AT-SP10TW Direct Connect Cables...............................................................................................177
Installing AT-QSFPCU Cables .......................................................................................................................180
Installing AT-QSFPSR or AT-QSFPLR4 Transceivers...................................................................................182
Chapter 9: Cabling the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ..........................................................183
Cabling the NET MGMT Port..........................................................................................................................184
Installing SFP+ Transceivers..........................................................................................................................186
Installing AT-SP10TW Cables........................................................................................................................191
Chapter 10: Powering On the Chassis ......................................................................................................193
Verifying the Installation .................................................................................................................................194
Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply ................................195
Powering On AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies .........................................................................................198
Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply ...................................................................201
Choosing a Method for Attaching the Grounding Wire.............................................................................203
Connecting the Grounding Wire with the Grounding Terminal.................................................................203
Connecting the Grounding Wire with Bare Wire ......................................................................................206
Choosing a Method for Attaching the Power Wires .................................................................................208
Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Straight Terminals..................................................................208
Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Right Angle Terminals............................................................217
Connecting Bare DC Power Wires...........................................................................................................223
Monitoring the Initialization Process...............................................................................................................227
Using the LEDs to Monitor the Initialization Process ...............................................................................227
Using the Console Port to Monitor the Initialization Process ...................................................................227
Chapter 11: Verifying the Hardware Operations of the Chassis .............................................................231
Using the LEDs to Verify the Chassis.............................................................................................................232
Using Local Management to Verify the Chassis.............................................................................................234
Starting a Local Management Session ....................................................................................................234
Verifying the Chassis with the AlliedWare Plus Commands....................................................................235
Chapter 12: Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................237
AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, or AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supplies.....................................238
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply............................................................................................................240
Ethernet Line Cards........................................................................................................................................242
Twisted Pair Ports ..........................................................................................................................................245
Power Over Ethernet......................................................................................................................................247
Fiber Optic or Twisted Pair Transceivers .......................................................................................................249
AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card .....................................................................................................250
AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module............................................................................................................................251
Local (Console) Management Session...........................................................................................................252
Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers).......................................................................................................253
Chapter 13: Replacing Modules .................................................................................................................255
Replacing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, or AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply.......................256
Replacing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply .....................................................................................262
Replacing Ethernet Line Cards.......................................................................................................................274
Replacing Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards......................................................................276
Replacing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ..............................................................................282
Replacing the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module.....................................................................................................285
Removing the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module ..............................................................................................285
Installing a New AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module...........................................................................................288

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Chapter 14: Upgrading the Controller Fabric Card .................................................................................. 291
Before You Begin........................................................................................................................................... 292
Upgrading the Controller Fabric Card............................................................................................................ 294
Section III: Building a Stack with VCStack Plus ................................................ 299
Chapter 15: VCStack Plus Overview ......................................................................................................... 301
Overview........................................................................................................................................................ 302
Stack Trunk.................................................................................................................................................... 303
Cabling Configurations for the Trunk ............................................................................................................. 305
One Controller Card Per Chassis............................................................................................................ 305
Two Controller Cards Per Chassis .......................................................................................................... 306
VCStack Plus Feature License ...................................................................................................................... 308
Optional Feature Licenses............................................................................................................................. 309
Chassis ID Numbers...................................................................................................................................... 310
Priority Numbers ............................................................................................................................................ 311
Stacking Guidelines ....................................................................................................................................... 313
Chapter 16: Building a Stack ..................................................................................................................... 315
Before You Begin........................................................................................................................................... 316
Displaying the Management Software Version Number ................................................................................ 317
Activating the VCStack Plus Feature License................................................................................................ 319
Enabling the Stacking Feature....................................................................................................................... 321
Displaying the Feature Licenses.................................................................................................................... 323
Setting the ID Number ................................................................................................................................... 325
Setting the Priority Number............................................................................................................................ 329
Powering Off the Chassis .............................................................................................................................. 330
Configuring the Second Chassis.................................................................................................................... 331
Cabling the SFP+ Slots on the Controller Cards............................................................................................ 332
Powering On the Stack .................................................................................................................................. 333
Controlling the Selection of the Initial Active Master Controller Card...................................................... 333
Powering On the Switches ...................................................................................................................... 334
Monitoring the Boot Up Sequence........................................................................................................... 334
Verifying the Stack......................................................................................................................................... 337
Installing Optional Feature Licenses.............................................................................................................. 339
Troubleshooting the Stack ............................................................................................................................. 340
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................... 343
Physical Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 344
Environmental Specifications......................................................................................................................... 346
Power Specifications...................................................................................................................................... 347
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications.................................................................................... 351
Port Pinouts ................................................................................................................................................... 352
Fiber Optic Specifications of the AT-StackOP/0.3 and AT-StackOP/9.0 Transceivers.................................. 354

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Figures
Figure 1: AT-SBx8106 Chassis ........................................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 2: Front View of the AT-SBx8106 Chassis............................................................................................................... 23
Figure 3: Rear View of the AT-SBx8106 Chassis................................................................................................................ 23
Figure 4: AT-SBx8106 Chassis with Line Cards, Controller Cards, and Power Supplies ................................................... 24
Figure 5: Ethernet Line and Controller Cards Slots............................................................................................................. 25
Figure 6: Power Supply Units.............................................................................................................................................. 26
Figure 7: Power Supply Slots .............................................................................................................................................. 27
Figure 8: AT-SBxFAN06 Module......................................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 9: Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers)*........................................................................................................... 32
Figure 10: Ethernet Line Cards ........................................................................................................................................... 36
Figure 11: Expansion Modules for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card..................................................................................... 37
Figure 12: AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card.................................................................................................................................. 39
Figure 13: Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card..................................................................................................... 40
Figure 14: AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card.................................................................................................................................. 41
Figure 15: Port LEDs on an RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card ............................................. 42
Figure 16: Port LEDs on an RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card ............................................. 42
Figure 17: AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card.......................................................................................................................... 44
Figure 18: Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card............................................................................................. 45
Figure 19: AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card ....................................................................................................................... 47
Figure 20: Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card........................................................................................... 48
Figure 21: AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card.................................................................................................................................... 49
Figure 22: SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card.............................................................................................. 49
Figure 23: AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card.................................................................................................................................. 51
Figure 24: SFP+ Slot LEDS on the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card........................................................................................... 52
Figure 25: AT-SBx81XLEM SFP Line Card......................................................................................................................... 53
Figure 26: Port LEDs for the SFP Slots on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card........................................................................ 55
Figure 27: AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8Expansion Module............................................................................................................ 56
Figure 28: AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module............................................................................................................. 58
Figure 29: AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion Module........................................................................................................... 60
Figure 30: AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module........................................................................................................... 62
Figure 31: Controller Fabric Cards for the AT-SBx8106 Chassis........................................................................................ 72
Figure 32: AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ......................................................................................................... 74
Figure 33: 100 - 125 VAC 125 V NEMA 5-20 Plug and Receptacle.................................................................................. 103
Figure 34: Reserving Vertical Rack Space........................................................................................................................ 108
Figure 35: Rack Mounting Hole Locations......................................................................................................................... 109
Figure 36: Components of the AT-SBx8106 Chassis........................................................................................................ 110
Figure 37: Components of the AT-SBx8106 Chassis (Continued).................................................................................... 111
Figure 38: Turning the Chassis Upside Down................................................................................................................... 112
Figure 39: Removing the Rubber Feet .............................................................................................................................. 113
Figure 40: Rack Mounting Bracket Locations.................................................................................................................... 115
Figure 41: Rack Bracket Locations for Reverse Position of Chassis................................................................................. 115
Figure 42: Lifting the AT-SBx8106 Chassis into the Equipment Rack............................................................................... 117
Figure 43: Installing the Rack Mount Screws .................................................................................................................... 118
Figure 44: Tightening the Rack Mount Screws.................................................................................................................. 119
Figure 45: Removing the Shipping Brace.......................................................................................................................... 120
Figure 46: Stripping the Grounding Wire........................................................................................................................... 121
Figure 47: Removing the Grounding Lug........................................................................................................................... 121
Figure 48: Attaching the Grounding Wire to the Grounding Lug........................................................................................ 122
Figure 49: Installing the Grounding Lug and Wire............................................................................................................. 122

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Figure 50: ESD Socket and Wrist Strap............................................................................................................................. 124
Figure 51: Power Supply Slots........................................................................................................................................... 126
Figure 52: Removing the Blank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot C.............................................................................. 126
Figure 53: Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply......................... 127
Figure 54: Unlocking the Handle on the Power Supply ..................................................................................................... 128
Figure 55: Inserting the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply.......................................... 128
Figure 56: Lowering the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply ................. 129
Figure 57: Removing the Blank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot A.............................................................................. 132
Figure 58: Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply Module.................................................................. 133
Figure 59: Unlocking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply...................................................................... 134
Figure 60: Inserting the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply............................................................................................... 134
Figure 61: Locking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply ......................................................................... 135
Figure 62: Removing the Blank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot C.............................................................................. 137
Figure 63: Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply Module............................................................ 138
Figure 64: On/Off Switch on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply............................................................................ 139
Figure 65: Loosening the Handle Locking Screw on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply....................................... 139
Figure 66: Raising Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply.......................................................................... 140
Figure 67: Inserting the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply............................................................................. 140
Figure 68: Locking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply....................................................... 141
Figure 69: Aligning a Card in a Slot................................................................................................................................... 145
Figure 70: Slots 5 and 6 for the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card.................................................................................................. 146
Figure 71: Items Included with the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card.................................................................. 147
Figure 72: Removing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card from the Anti-static Bag.......................................... 147
Figure 73: Removing the Battery Insulator ........................................................................................................................ 148
Figure 74: Opening the Locking Handles on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ............................................ 148
Figure 75: Aligning the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card in the Chassis Slot................................................................................. 149
Figure 76: Closing the Locking Levers on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ................................................ 150
Figure 77: Tightening the Thumb Screws on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card ....................................................................... 151
Figure 78: Removing the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card from the Anti-static Bag ................................................................. 153
Figure 79: Removing the Screws on the Blank Slot Cover on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card......................................... 153
Figure 80: Removing the Blank Slot Cover from the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card.............................................................. 154
Figure 81: Retracting the Retaining Pin on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card...................................................................... 155
Figure 82: Removing the Expansion Module from the Anti-static Bag............................................................................... 155
Figure 83: Sliding the Expansion Module into the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card.................................................................. 156
Figure 84: Seating the Expansion Module on the Connector in the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card....................................... 157
Figure 85: Securing the Expansion Module....................................................................................................................... 157
Figure 86: Releasing the Retaining Pin ............................................................................................................................. 158
Figure 87: Blank Slot Cover for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card........................................................................................ 158
Figure 88: Returning the Line Card to its Anti-static Bag................................................................................................... 159
Figure 89: Slots 1 to 4 for the Ethernet Line Cards............................................................................................................ 160
Figure 90: Removing an Ethernet Line Card from the Anti-static Bag............................................................................... 161
Figure 91: Aligning an Ethernet Line Card in a Chassis Slot............................................................................................. 161
Figure 92: Seating an Ethernet Line Card on the Backplane Connector........................................................................... 162
Figure 93: Tightening the Thumb Screws on an Ethernet Line Card................................................................................. 163
Figure 94: Installing a Blank Slot Cover............................................................................................................................. 164
Figure 95: Tightening the Thumbscrews on a Blank Slot Cover........................................................................................ 164
Figure 96: RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card............................................................................. 169
Figure 97: Connecting Cables to Ports on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card........................................................................ 170
Figure 98: Removing the Dust Cover from a Transceiver Slot .......................................................................................... 173
Figure 99: Installing an SFP or SFP+ Transceiver ............................................................................................................ 173
Figure 100: Installing an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card.................................................................... 174
Figure 101: Removing the Dust Cover from a Transceiver................................................................................................ 175
Figure 102: Verifying the Position of the Handle on the Transceiver in the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card............................ 175
Figure 103: Attaching a Fiber Optic Cable to a Transceiver in the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card ......................................... 176
Figure 104: Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP+ Slot................................................................................................ 177
Figure 105: Installing the AT-SP10TW Cable in the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card or AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion
Module............................................................................................................................................................................... 178
Figure 106: Installing the AT-SP10TW Cable in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card ................................................................. 179
Figure 107: Removing the Dust Cover from a Slot on the AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module.................................. 180
Figure 108: Sliding the AT-QSFPCU Cable into the Slot................................................................................................... 181

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Figure 109: Removing a Dust Cover from an SFP+ Slot in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card...................... 187
Figure 110: Handle on an SFP+ Transceiver.................................................................................................................... 187
Figure 111: Installing an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ......................................... 188
Figure 112: Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ...... 188
Figure 113: Positioning the Handle on the Transceiver..................................................................................................... 189
Figure 114: Attaching a Fiber Optic Cable to an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card..... 190
Figure 115: Installing an AT-SP10TW Cable in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card........................................ 192
Figure 116: AC Sockets on the Rear Panel of the AT-SBx8106 Chassis.......................................................................... 195
Figure 117: Connecting the AC Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power
Supply................................................................................................................................................................................ 196
Figure 118: Securing the Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply to
an Anchor.......................................................................................................................................................................... 197
Figure 119: Connecting the AC Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply.................................................... 198
Figure 120: Securing the Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply to an Anchor........................................ 199
Figure 121: Dress and Secure AC Power Cords............................................................................................................... 200
Figure 122: Components of the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply............................................................................. 202
Figure 123: Grounding Wire Terminal ............................................................................................................................... 203
Figure 124: Stripping the Stranded Grounding Wire.......................................................................................................... 203
Figure 125: Attaching the Stranded Grounding Wire to the Grounding Terminal.............................................................. 203
Figure 126: Removing the Nut and Washer from the Grounding Post.............................................................................. 204
Figure 127: Installing the Grounding Wire......................................................................................................................... 205
Figure 128: Stripping the solid or Stranded Grounding Wire............................................................................................. 206
Figure 129: Attaching the Bare Grounding Wire to the Grounding Post............................................................................ 206
Figure 130: Securing the Bare Grounding Wire to the Grounding Post............................................................................. 207
Figure 131: Power Wire Terminals.................................................................................................................................... 208
Figure 132: Stripping the Power Wires.............................................................................................................................. 209
Figure 133: Attaching the Power Wires to the Straight Terminal Lugs.............................................................................. 209
Figure 134: On/Off Switch on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply.......................................................................... 210
Figure 135: Opening the Plastic Cover.............................................................................................................................. 211
Figure 136: Removing the Terminal Screws...................................................................................................................... 212
Figure 137: Connecting the Positive (+) Power Wire with a Straight Terminal.................................................................. 213
Figure 138: Connecting the Negative (-) Power Wire with a Straight Terminal................................................................. 214
Figure 139: Closing the Plastic Cover over the Terminal Connectors............................................................................... 215
Figure 140: Tightening the Handle Locking Screw............................................................................................................ 216
Figure 141: Stripping the Power Wires.............................................................................................................................. 217
Figure 142: Attaching the Power Wires to the Right Angle Terminals............................................................................... 217
Figure 143: Removing the Plastic Cover........................................................................................................................... 218
Figure 144: Removing the Terminal Screws...................................................................................................................... 219
Figure 145: Connecting the Positive (+) Power Wire with a Right Angle Terminal............................................................ 220
Figure 146: Connecting the Negative (-) Power Wire with a Right Angle Terminal........................................................... 221
Figure 147: Tightening the Handle Locking Screw............................................................................................................ 222
Figure 148: Stripping Solid or Stranded DC Power Wires................................................................................................. 223
Figure 149: Connecting the Positive Lead Wire ................................................................................................................ 224
Figure 150: Connecting the Negative Lead Wire............................................................................................................... 225
Figure 151: Switch Initialization Messages........................................................................................................................ 228
Figure 152: Switch Initialization Messages (Continued).................................................................................................... 229
Figure 153: Connecting the Management Cable to the Console RS-232 Port.................................................................. 234
Figure 154: SHOW VERSION Command.......................................................................................................................... 235
Figure 155: SHOW CARD Command................................................................................................................................ 236
Figure 156: Disconnecting the AC Power Cord from the AC Socket on the Back Panel................................................... 257
Figure 157: Lifting the Locking Handle on the Power Supply............................................................................................ 258
Figure 158: Removing the Power Supply from the Chassis.............................................................................................. 259
Figure 159: Installing a Blank Power Supply Slot Cover ................................................................................................... 260
Figure 160: Lowering the Locking Handle on the Power Supply Slot Cover..................................................................... 261
Figure 161: Loosening the Screw on the Locking Handle................................................................................................. 263
Figure 162: Opening the Plastic Window on the Terminal Block....................................................................................... 264
Figure 163: Removing the Negative Lead Wire................................................................................................................. 265
Figure 164: Removing the Positive Lead Wire from the Terminal Block ........................................................................... 266
Figure 165: Reinstalling the Screws on the Positive and Negative Terminals................................................................... 267
Figure 166: Closing the Plastic Cover ............................................................................................................................... 268

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Figure 167: Removing the Grounding Wire ....................................................................................................................... 269
Figure 168: Reinstalling the Nut and Washer on the Grounding Post............................................................................... 270
Figure 169: Lifting the Locking Handle and Removing the Power Supply......................................................................... 271
Figure 170: Installing a Blank Power Supply Slot Cover.................................................................................................... 272
Figure 171: Lowering the Locking Handle on the Power Supply Slot Cover ..................................................................... 273
Figure 172: Removing the Screws from the Expansion Module........................................................................................ 277
Figure 173: Retracting the Retaining Pin on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card.................................................................... 277
Figure 174: Disconnecting the Expansion Module from the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card................................................... 278
Figure 175: Sliding the Expansion Module from the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card .............................................................. 279
Figure 176: Storing the Expansion Module in an Anti-static Bag....................................................................................... 279
Figure 177: Sliding the Blank Slot Cover into the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card................................................................... 280
Figure 178: Securing the Blank Slot Cover........................................................................................................................ 280
Figure 179: Releasing the Retaining Pin ........................................................................................................................... 281
Figure 180: Loosening the Screw on the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module............................................................................... 286
Figure 181: Loosening the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module from the Backplane Connector................................................... 286
Figure 182: Withdrawing the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module 25 mm (1 in.) from the Chassis............................................... 287
Figure 183: Removing the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module from the Chassis......................................................................... 288
Figure 184: Installing a New AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module.................................................................................................. 289
Figure 185: Securing the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module on the Backplane Connector......................................................... 290
Figure 186: Tightening the Screw on the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module .............................................................................. 290
Figure 187: Cabling the SFP+ Slots When Both Switches have One Controller Card...................................................... 305
Figure 188: Cabling the SFP+ Slots When Both Switches have Two Controller Cards .................................................... 306
Figure 189: Chassis ID Number in the Numbering Format................................................................................................ 310
Figure 190: SHOW SYSTEM Command........................................................................................................................... 317
Figure 191: LICENSE Command....................................................................................................................................... 320
Figure 192: LICENSE Command Message with Two Controller Cards............................................................................. 320
Figure 193: LICENSE Command Message with One Controller Card............................................................................... 320
Figure 194: STACK ENABLE Command Messages.......................................................................................................... 321
Figure 195: SHOW LICENSE BRIEF Command............................................................................................................... 323
Figure 196: SHOW STACK Command.............................................................................................................................. 325
Figure 197: STACK RENUMBER Command Messages................................................................................................... 326
Figure 198: SHOW STACK Command.............................................................................................................................. 328
Figure 199: Stack Initialization Messages.......................................................................................................................... 335
Figure 200: Stack Initialization Messages (Continued)...................................................................................................... 336
Figure 201: SHOW STACK Command.............................................................................................................................. 337
Figure 202: Pin Numbers for RJ-45 and RJ Point 5 Ports (Front View)............................................................................. 352

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Table 1. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies ........................................29
Table 2. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply .................................................................................29
Table 3. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC PoE Power Supply ......................................................................................30
Table 4. AT-SBxFAN06 Module LED .................................................................................................................................31
Table 5. Power Supply Interface LED .................................................................................................................................33
Table 6. Transceiver Support .............................................................................................................................................37
Table 7. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card .......................................................................................................40
Table 8. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card .......................................................................................................43
Table 9. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card ...............................................................................................45
Table 10. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card ...........................................................................................48
Table 11. SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card ..............................................................................................50
Table 12. SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card ............................................................................................52
Table 13. SFP Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card .............................................................................................55
Table 14. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Module ................................................................................................57
Table 15. QSFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module ....................................................................58
Table 16. Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Module .................................................................................................60
Table 17. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Module .................................................................................................62
Table 18. Twisted Pair Cable for the AT-SBx81GT24 and AT-SBx81GT40 Line Cards and AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8
Expansion Module ...............................................................................................................................................................65
Table 19. Twisted Pair Cable for the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card .......................................................................................66
Table 20. Twisted Pair Cable for the AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module .................................................................67
Table 21. IEEE802.3af and IEEE802.3at Powered Device Classes ..................................................................................68
Table 22. Maximum Number of Powered Devices .............................................................................................................69
Table 23. Components on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card .........................................................................74
Table 24. SYS (System) Status LEDs ................................................................................................................................80
Table 25. SBx Linecard Status LEDs .................................................................................................................................83
Table 26. LEDs for the SFP+ Slots on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Card .................................................................85
Table 27. NET MGMT Port LED .........................................................................................................................................88
Table 28. AlliedWare Plus Operating System Releases for the Hardware Components ...................................................92
Table 29. Front Panel to Rack Rail Dimensions ...............................................................................................................114
Table 30. Transceiver Support .........................................................................................................................................172
Table 31. AlliedWare Plus Operating System Releases for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card ............................................243
Table 32. Direct Connect Cables ......................................................................................................................................303
Table 33. Cabling the SFP+ Slots When Both Switches have Two Controller Cards ......................................................307
Table 34. Descriptions of the STACK ENABLE Command Messages .............................................................................321
Table 35. Descriptions of the STACK RENUMBER Command Messages ......................................................................327
Table 36. Product Dimensions ..........................................................................................................................................344
Table 37. Product Weights ...............................................................................................................................................344
Table 38. Environmental Specifications ............................................................................................................................346
Table 39. Acoustic Noise Test Components .....................................................................................................................346
Table 40. AC Voltage and Frequency Requirements .......................................................................................................347
Table 41. DC Voltage Requirements ................................................................................................................................347
Table 42. Typical Power Savings in eco-friendly Mode ....................................................................................................347
Table 43. Maximum Power Consumption .........................................................................................................................348
Table 44. Maximum Power Efficiency ...............................................................................................................................348
Table 45. Heat Dissipation ...............................................................................................................................................349
Table 46. Available Power Over Ethernet with One PoE Power Supply ..........................................................................349
Table 47. Available Power Over Ethernet with Two PoE Power Supplies ........................................................................350
Table 48. PoE Mode on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card ...........................................................................................350
Table 49. Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions ............................................................................................................351
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Table 50. MDI Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) ....................................................................................................352
Table 51. MDI-X Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) .................................................................................................353
Table 52. 1000Base-T or 10Gbase-T Connector Pinouts .................................................................................................353
Table 53. Fiber Optic Port Specifications for the AT-StackOP/0.3 Module .......................................................................354
Table 54. Fiber Optic Port Specifications for the AT-StackOP/9.0 Transceiver ................................................................354

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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:
“Structure of the Installation Guide” on page 16
“Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 17
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 18
Note
This version of the installation guide applies to release 5.4.6-2.1 of
the AlliedWare Plus™Operating System for the SwitchBlade x8106
Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card.

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Structure of the Installation Guide
This guide has the following three sections:
Section I: Hardware Overview
The chapters in this section describe the hardware components of the
product, including the Ethernet line cards, AT-SBx81CFC960
Controller Fabric Card, and power supplies. You should start here if
you are unfamiliar with the switch. A basic understanding of the
hardware may help you avoid making mistakes during the installation
procedures.
Section II: Installing the Chassis
The chapters in this section contain the hardware installation
instructions for the device. They explain how to select a site, assemble
the hardware components, cable the ports, power on the unit, and
confirm the hardware operations of the various components. After
completing the instructions in this section, you may either begin to
configure the operating parameters and features of the chassis with
the commands in the command line interface of the AlliedWare Plus™
operating systems, as described in the Software Reference for
SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches, or proceed to Section III to build
a stack of two chassis with the VCStack Plus™feature.
Section III: Building a Stack with the VCStack Plus Feature
The chapters in this section describe the VCStack Plus feature and the
additional hardware and software components required to build a
stack. The section also contains step-by-step instructions on how to
configure the AlliedWare Plus operating systems on the switches for
the stacking feature. You should perform these instructions after you
have installed the two chassis of the stack at their respective sites and
confirmed their operations with the instructions in the chapters in
Section II of this guide. You might want to review the information in
Chapter 15, “VCStack Plus Overview” on page 301 prior to installing
the chassis to acquaint yourself with the feature and guidelines.

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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.
Warning
Fan warnings inform you of danger from hazardous moving fan
blades.

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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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Section I
Hardware Overview
This section contains the following chapters:
Chapter 1, “Chassis and Power Supplies” on page 21
Chapter 2, “Ethernet Line Cards” on page 35
Chapter 3, “AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card” on page 71

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