Allied Telesis SWITCH AND SWITCHBLADE X900 Manual

x900 Series Switch and SwitchBlade®x908
Expansion Module
Installation Guide
XEM-1XP
XEM-2XP
XEM-12S
XEM-12T
XEM-2XT
XEM-STK

x900 Series Switch and SwitchBlade
®
x908
Expansion Module Installation Guide
XEM-1XP
XEM-2XP
XEM-12S
XEM-12T
XEM-2XT
XEM-STK
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x900 Series Switch and SwitchBlade®x908 Expansion Module Installation Guide
Document Number 613-000032 REV J
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Contents
About this Guide .............................................................................................................. 4
Compatible Switches and Operating Systems ........................................................... 4
Compatible Pluggable Optical Modules ....................................................................... 5
Package Contents ............................................................................................................. 5
XEM-1XP 10Gigabit XFP Port ...................................................................................... 6
XEM-2XP Dual 10Gigabit XFP Ports .......................................................................... 8
XEM-12S 100/1000BASE-X SFP Ports ...................................................................... 10
XEM-12T 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 Ports ............................................................. 12
XEM-2XT Dual 10GBASE-T RJ-45 Ports ................................................................. 14
XEM-STK Stacking Ports .............................................................................................. 15
Installation Procedure .................................................................................................... 17
Obtaining Documentation and Resources ............................................................... 21
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About this Guide
Optional expansion modules (XEMs) enable economical combinations of port
type, speed and density in a single switch. Front bays in the switch allow quick
and easy installation.
This Installation Guide describes how to install the following XEMs:
■XEM-1XP, a single XFP port for high-speed fibre connections
■XEM-2XP, a dual 10 GbE XFP port expansion module for high-speed fibre
connections
■XEM-12S, 12 SFP ports for copper and fibre links
■XEM-12T, 12 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports for maximum port density
■XEM-2XT, a dual 10 GbE RJ-45 port expansion module for high-speed
copper connections
■XEM-STK, dual stacking ports for scalability and high availability
You can download the complete document set for x900 Series switches and
SwitchBlade® x908 from www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software. For more
information about the document set and other resources, see “Obtaining
Documentation and Resources” on page 21.
Compatible Switches and Operating Systems
XEMs can be installed in the following switches:
■x900-12XT/S
■x900-24XT
■x900-24XT-N
■x900-24XS
■SwitchBlade x908
The AlliedWare Plus™ Operating System supports all XEMs. The AlliedWare®
Operating System supports all XEMs except the XEM-STK, the XEM-2XP and
the XEM-2XT.
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Compatible Pluggable Optical Modules
For the latest list of approved SFP and XFP transceiver modules, contact your
authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller. See the most current revision
available of the XEM datasheet (document number 617-000034) for further
information about which SFP or XFP transceiver modules are approved for use.
Package Contents
The following items are included with each XEM:
■this Installation Guide
■one warranty card
Contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller if any items are
damaged or missing.
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XEM-1XP 10Gigabit XFP Port
The XEM-1XP single-port 10Gigabit Ethernet expansion module features:
■one XFP port
■LEDs showing port status
■support for hot-swappable XFP transceiver modules
Front view XEM-1XP
The following LEDs report operations and faults on the XEM-1XP.
LED State Description
L/A
(Link Activity) Green An XFP transceiver is installed and a 10Gb
link has been established.
Green flashing An XFP transceiver is installed and link
activity is occurring.
Off A link has not been established.
XFP Green An XFP transceiver is installed and enabled.
Amber An XFP transceiver is installed but not
operating or is disabled.
Amber flashing The installed XFP transceiver has a fault.
Off An XFP transceiver is not installed.
XFP
XFP
L/A
L/A
LINK ACT ENABLED DISABLED FAULT
XEM-1XP
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For the latest list of approved XFP transceiver modules, contact your authorised
Allied Telesis distributor or reseller. See the most current revision available of
the XEM datasheet (document number 617-000034) for further information
about which XFP transceiver modules are approved for use with the XEM-1XP.
Caution It is recommended that you should wait 30 seconds between hot
swapping any XEM to resume normal operations. Also ensure the XEM
fastening thumbscrews are fully tightened. If you are unsure about correct
procedures, contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller.
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XEM-2XP Dual 10Gigabit XFP Ports
The XEM-2XP Dual 10Gigabit Ethernet expansion module features:
■two XFP ports
■four LEDs (one set for each XFP port) showing port status
■support for hot-swappable XFP transceiver modules
Front view XEM-2XP
The following LEDs report operations and faults on the XEM-2XP.
LED State Description
L/A
(Link Activity) Green An XFP transceiver is installed and a 10 Gbps
link has been established.
Green flashing An XFP transceiver is installed and link
activity is occurring.
Off A link has not been established.
XFP Green An XFP transceiver is installed and enabled.
Amber An XFP transceiver is installed but not
operating or is disabled.
Amber flashing The installed XFP transceiver is not ready or
has a fault.
Off An XFP transceiver is not installed.
XFPL/A
LINK ACT ENABLED DISABLED FAULT
XEM-2XP
XFP
L/A
XFP
L/A
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For the latest list of approved XFP transceiver modules, contact your authorised
Allied Telesis distributor or reseller. See the most current revision available of
the XEM datasheet (document number 617-000034) for further information
about which XFP transceiver modules are approved for use with the XEM-2XP.
Caution It is recommended that you should wait 30 seconds between hot
swapping any XEM to resume normal operations. Also ensure the XEM
fastening thumbscrews are fully tightened. If you are unsure about correct
procedures, contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller.
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