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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XEM-12S 100/1000BASE-X SFP Ports
The XEM-12S 12-port 100/1000BASE-X expansion module features:
■two rows of 6 SFP ports
■LEDs showing port status
■support for hot-swappable SFP transceiver modules
■NEBS compliant
Front view XEM-12S
The following LEDs report operations and faults on the XEM-12S.
For the latest list of approved SFP 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 transceiver modules are approved for use with the XEM-12S.
LED State Description
SFP Green An SFP transceiver is installed and a link has
been established.
Green flashing An SFP transceiver is installed and link
activity is occurring.
Amber An SFP transceiver is installed but a link has
not been established.
Amber flashing An SFP is installed but there is a fault.
Off An SFP is not installed.
XEM-12S
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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-12T 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 Ports
The XEM-12T 12-port RJ-45 expansion module features:
■two rows of 6 RJ-45 ports
■gigabit ports that support speeds of 10/100/1000 Mbps
■LEDs showing port status
■cable fault detection and distance-to-fault diagnostics on switches running
the AlliedWare® operating system (see the Test Facility chapter in the
Software Reference for the switch)
Front view XEM-12T
The following LEDs report operations and faults on the XEM-12T.
LED State Description
L/A
(Link Activity) Green A 1000 Mbps link has been established.
Green flashing 1000 Mbps activity is occurring.
Amber A 10/100 Mbps link has been established.
Amber flashing 10/100 Mbps activity is occurring.
Off A link has not been established.
D/C
(Duplex/
Collision)
Green The port is operating in full duplex mode.
Amber The port is operating in half duplex mode.
Amber flashing Collisions are occurring.
XEM-12T
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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-2XT Dual 10GBASE-T RJ-45 Ports
The XEM-2XT Dual 10GBASE-T RJ-45 expansion module features:
■two 10GBASE-T RJ-45 ports
■LEDs showing port status
Front view XEM-2XT
The following LEDs report operations and faults on the XEM-2XT.
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.
LED State Description
L/A
(Link Activity) Green A 10 Gbps link has been established.
Green flashing 10 Gbps activity is occurring.
Off A link has not been established.
XEM-2XT
L/A
L/A
10G LINK ACT
L/A
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XEM-STK Stacking Ports
The XEM-STK dual-port stacking expansion module features:
■two 15 Gbps full duplex stacking connections
■LEDs showing port and stack member status
■seven-segment stack ID display
■recessed Select button to reset stack ID to 1
Front view XEM-STK
The following LEDs report operations and faults on the XEM-STK.
LED State Description
Port 1
Port 2
Green A link has been established.
Amber slow flashing The link has a transmission fault.
Status
Green The switch is the stack master.
Amber The switch is a stack member.
Green flashing The switch is in the process of learning
the stack topology and selecting the
stack master.
Off The switch is not a stack member.
ID 1 to 8 Numeric ID of the stack member.
Off The switch is not a stack member.
PORT 2PORT 1 STACK
SELECT STATUS
ID
XEM-STK
FAU LTNEGOTIATING LINK
PORT
STAT
MEMBERMASTER
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A choice of 0.5m or 2.0m stacking cables can be ordered separately. For the
latest list of approved cables, contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor
or reseller.
The Select button resets the stack ID of this switch to 1, and causes the other
members of the stack to be renumbered. Use this to put the stack into a pre-
defined configuration for ease of installation.
Note You should install only one XEM-STK expansion module in a switch. If
you install more than one, only the first expansion module is enabled.
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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Installation Procedure
The installation procedure and XEMs supported by each switch depend on the
operating system running on the switch.
AlliedWare Plus™ Operating System
Switches running the AlliedWare Plus™ operating system support all XEMs. All
XEMs except the XEM-STK are hot-swappable and can be installed following
either of these procedures:
■“Installing or replacing XEMs without hot swap support” on page 18
■“Installing or replacing XEMs with hot swap support” on page 19
The XEM-STK is hot-removable only. To remove the XEM-STK, disconnect the
stacking cables, loosen the thumbscrews on the faceplate and remove the XEM.
To install or replace the XEM-STK, follow the procedure “Installing or replacing
XEMs without hot swap support” on page 18.
AlliedWare® Operating System
Switches running the AlliedWare® operating system support all XEMs except
the XEM-STK and the XEM-2XP. XEMs are not hot-swappable under the
AlliedWare® operating system and must be installed following the procedure
“Installing or replacing XEMs without hot swap support” on page 18.
Before you begin
■Unpack the XEM.
In an anti-static environment, remove the XEM from its packing material. Be
sure to observe ESD precautions.
Caution Failure to observe proper anti-static procedures may damage the
unit. If you are unsure about correct procedures, contact your authorised
Allied Telesis distributor or reseller.
■Verify the package contents if you have not already done so.
See “Package Contents” on page 5. If any items are damaged or missing,
contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller.
■Read the safety information for the switch.
Safety information is available in the Installation and Safety Guide that is
shipped with each switch. You can also download this document from
www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software.
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■Gather necessary tools.
Youmayneeda Phillips#2 screwdriverto adjustthe thumbscrewsontheXEM.
Installing or replacing XEMs without hot swap support
Follow this procedure to:
■install a XEM, except the XEM-STK, in a switch running the AlliedWare®
operating system
■install a XEM-STK in a switch running the AlliedWare Plus™ operating
system
■install a XEM without hot swapping in a switch running the
AlliedWare Plus™ operating system
To install or replace a XEM:
1. If you are replacing a XEM, first save the switch configuration.
On switches running the AlliedWare® operating system, use the
commands:
create config=<filename>.cfg
set config=<filename>.cfg
On switches running the AlliedWare Plus™ operating system, use the
commands:
awplus>enable
awplus#copy running-config startup-config
2. If connected, disconnect the switch from its redundant power supply.
3. Disconnect the switch from its AC or DC power supply.
4. If you are replacing an existing XEM, disconnect any data cables.
5. Loosen the thumbscrews on the faceplate or existing XEM, and remove it.
Keep the faceplate for future use. If you remove a XEM, cover the bay with
the faceplate to prevent dust and debris from entering it and to maintain
proper airflow.
6. Carefully slide the new XEM into the empty bay until you feel it engage the
rear plug.
7. Secure the XEM by tightening the thumbscrews.
8. Apply power to the switch by re-attaching the power cord.
9. If you disconnected a redundant power supply, reconnect it.
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10. Restart the switch and verify the installation.
If you have a terminal connected to the asyn0 port, any error message is
displayed during startup self-tests.
Confirm there is no error message about installation in the log file and that
the switch has recognised the XEM.
On switches running the AlliedWare® operating system, use the
commands:
show log
show system
On switches running the AlliedWare Plus™ operating system, use the
commands:
awplus>show system
awplus>enable
awplus#show log
Installing or replacing XEMs with hot swap support
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.
Follow this procedure to hot swap a XEM in a switch running the
AlliedWare Plus™ operating system. Note that the XEM-STK cannot be hot
swapped.
1. If you are replacing a XEM, first save the switch configuration, by using the
commands:
awplus>enable
awplus#copy running-config startup-config
2. If you are replacing an existing XEM, disconnect any data cables.
3. Loosen the thumbscrews on the faceplate or existing XEM, and remove it.
Keep the faceplate for future use. If you remove a XEM, cover the bay with
the faceplate to prevent dust and debris from entering it and to maintain
proper airflow.
4. Carefully slide the new XEM into the empty bay until you feel it engage the
rear plug.
5. Secure the XEM by tightening the thumbscrews.
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