Allied Telesis SwitchBladex8112 User manual

613-001936 Rev. E
SwitchBlade x8112
Layer 3+ Chassis Switch
AT-SBx81CFC960
Controller Fabric Card (AlliedWare Plus v5.4.6-0)
AT-SBx8112 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/Q2 Expansion Module
AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 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-SBx8112 Chassis .......................................................................................................................................22
Slots for the Ethernet Line and Controller Cards..............................................................................................25
Power Supplies and Power Supply Slots .........................................................................................................26
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................28
AT-SBxFAN12 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................................................................................................................................38
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................38
AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card................................................................................................................................40
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................41
AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card........................................................................................................................43
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................44
AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card .....................................................................................................................46
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................46
AT-SBx81XS6 SFP+ Line Card........................................................................................................................48
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................48
AT-SBx81XS16 SFP+ Line Card......................................................................................................................50
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................50
AT-SBx81XLEM SFP Line Card.......................................................................................................................52
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................52
AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module...........................................................................................................54
LED............................................................................................................................................................54
AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion Module.........................................................................................................56
LED............................................................................................................................................................56
10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports............................................................................................................58
Connector Type..........................................................................................................................................58
Speed.........................................................................................................................................................58
Duplex Mode..............................................................................................................................................58
Maximum Distance.....................................................................................................................................59
Cable Requirements ..................................................................................................................................59
Automatic MDIX Detection.........................................................................................................................60
Port Pinouts................................................................................................................................................60
Contents

Contents
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Power over Ethernet on the Ports in the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card............................................................... 61
Powered Device Classes........................................................................................................................... 61
Power Budget............................................................................................................................................ 62
PoE Wiring................................................................................................................................................. 62
Chapter 3: AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ................................................................................ 65
Controller Fabric Cards for the AT-SBx8112 Chassis...................................................................................... 66
Hardware Components on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card..................................................................................68
Guidelines........................................................................................................................................................ 70
Dual Controller Cards ...................................................................................................................................... 72
SYS Status LEDs............................................................................................................................................. 74
eco-friendly Button........................................................................................................................................... 76
SBx Linecard Status LEDs............................................................................................................................... 77
SFP+ Slots....................................................................................................................................................... 78
Console (RS-232) Port..................................................................................................................................... 80
Ethernet Management Port (NET MGMT) ....................................................................................................... 81
NET MGMT LED ....................................................................................................................................... 81
USB Port.......................................................................................................................................................... 83
Reset Button .................................................................................................................................................... 84
AlliedWare Plus Software Releases for the Hardware Components ............................................................... 86
Section II: Installing the Chassis .............................................................................87
Chapter 4: Safety Precautions and Site Requirements ............................................................................. 89
Reviewing Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 90
Selecting a Site for the SwitchBlade x8112 ..................................................................................................... 94
Installation Tools and Material ......................................................................................................................... 96
Chapter 5: Installing the Chassis in an Equipment Rack .......................................................................... 97
Required Tools and Material............................................................................................................................ 98
Preparing the Equipment Rack........................................................................................................................ 99
Unpacking the AT-SBx8112 Chassis............................................................................................................. 102
Adjusting the Equipment Rack Brackets........................................................................................................ 104
Installing the AT-SBx8112 Chassis in the Equipment Rack........................................................................... 106
Removing the Shipping Brace ....................................................................................................................... 109
Installing the Chassis Grounding Wire........................................................................................................... 110
Chapter 6: Installing the Power Supplies ................................................................................................. 113
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) ......................................................................................... 114
Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies.......................................... 115
Installing AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supplies........................................................................................ 121
Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supplies............................................................................. 126
Chapter 7: Installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Control Card and Ethernet Line Cards ............................ 133
Guidelines to Handling the Controller and Line Cards................................................................................... 134
Installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card................................................................................ 136
Installing Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line Cards......................................................... 142
Installing the Ethernet Line Cards.................................................................................................................. 150
Installing Blank Slot Covers ........................................................................................................................... 155
Chapter 8: Cabling the Ethernet Line Cards ............................................................................................. 157
Cabling Guidelines for Twisted Pair Ports ..................................................................................................... 158
Connecting Cables to the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card............................................................................. 159
Guidelines to Installing SFP, SFP+, and QSFP+ Transceivers ..................................................................... 161
Installing SFP or SFP+ Transceivers............................................................................................................. 162
Installing AT-SP10TW Direct Connect Cables............................................................................................... 167
Installing AT-QSFPCU Cables....................................................................................................................... 170

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Installing AT-QSFPSR or AT-QSFPLR4 Transceivers...................................................................................172
Chapter 9: Cabling the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ..........................................................173
Cabling the NET MGMT Port..........................................................................................................................174
Installing SFP+ Transceivers..........................................................................................................................176
Installing AT-SP10TW Cables........................................................................................................................181
Chapter 10: Powering On the Chassis ......................................................................................................183
Verifying the Installation .................................................................................................................................184
Powering On AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies....................................185
Powering On AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies .........................................................................................189
Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply ...................................................................192
Choosing a Method for Attaching the Grounding Wire.............................................................................194
Connecting the Grounding Wire with the Grounding Terminal.................................................................194
Connecting the Grounding Wire with Bare Wire ......................................................................................197
Choosing a Method for Attaching the Power Wires .................................................................................199
Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Straight Terminals..................................................................199
Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Right Angle Terminals............................................................208
Connecting Bare DC Power Wires...........................................................................................................214
Monitoring the Initialization Process...............................................................................................................218
Using the LEDs to Monitor the Initialization Process ...............................................................................218
Using the Console Port to Monitor the Initialization Process ...................................................................218
Chapter 11: Verifying the Hardware Operations of the Chassis .............................................................221
Using the LEDs to Verify the Chassis.............................................................................................................222
Using Local Management to Verify the Chassis.............................................................................................224
Starting a Local Management Session ....................................................................................................224
Entering the AlliedWare Plus Operating System Commands..................................................................225
Chapter 12: Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................227
AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies ........................................228
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply...............................................................................................230
Ethernet Line Cards........................................................................................................................................232
Twisted Pair Ports ..........................................................................................................................................234
Power Over Ethernet......................................................................................................................................236
Fiber Optic or Twisted Pair Transceivers .......................................................................................................238
AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card .....................................................................................................239
AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module............................................................................................................................240
Local (Console) Management Session...........................................................................................................241
Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers).......................................................................................................242
Chapter 13: Replacing Modules .................................................................................................................243
Replacing AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies .......................244
Replacing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply .....................................................................................250
Replacing Ethernet Line Cards.......................................................................................................................261
Replacing Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards......................................................................263
Replacing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ..............................................................................269
Replacing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module.....................................................................................................272
Removing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module ..............................................................................................272
Installing a New AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module...........................................................................................276
Chapter 14: Upgrading the Controller Fabric Card ..................................................................................281
Before You Begin ...........................................................................................................................................282
Upgrading the Controller Fabric Card.............................................................................................................284

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Section III: Building a Stack with VCStack Plus ................................................289
Chapter 15: VCStack Plus Overview ......................................................................................................... 291
Overview........................................................................................................................................................ 292
Stack Trunk.................................................................................................................................................... 293
Cabling Configurations for the Trunk ............................................................................................................. 295
One Controller Card Per Chassis............................................................................................................ 295
Two Controller Cards Per Chassis .......................................................................................................... 296
VCStack Plus Feature License ...................................................................................................................... 298
Optional Feature Licenses............................................................................................................................. 299
Chassis ID Numbers...................................................................................................................................... 300
Priority Numbers ............................................................................................................................................ 301
Stacking Guidelines ....................................................................................................................................... 303
Chapter 16: Building a Stack ..................................................................................................................... 305
Before You Begin........................................................................................................................................... 306
Displaying the Management Software Version Number ................................................................................ 307
Activating the VCStack Plus Feature License................................................................................................ 309
Enabling the Stacking Feature....................................................................................................................... 311
Displaying the Feature Licenses.................................................................................................................... 313
Setting the ID Number ................................................................................................................................... 315
Setting the Priority Number............................................................................................................................ 319
Powering Off the Chassis .............................................................................................................................. 320
Configuring the Second Chassis.................................................................................................................... 321
Cabling the SFP+ Slots on the Controller Cards............................................................................................ 322
Powering On the Stack .................................................................................................................................. 323
Controlling the Selection of the Initial Active Master Controller Card...................................................... 323
Powering On the Switches ...................................................................................................................... 324
Monitoring the Boot Up Sequence........................................................................................................... 324
Verifying the Stack......................................................................................................................................... 327
Installing Optional Feature Licenses.............................................................................................................. 329
Troubleshooting the Stack ............................................................................................................................. 330
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................... 333
Physical Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 334
Environmental Specifications......................................................................................................................... 336
Power Specifications...................................................................................................................................... 337
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications.................................................................................... 341
Port Pinouts ................................................................................................................................................... 342
Fiber Optic Specifications of the AT-StackOP/0.3 and AT-StackOP/9.0 Transceivers.................................. 344

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Figures
Figure 1: AT-SBx8112 Chassis ........................................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 2: Front View of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis............................................................................................................... 23
Figure 3: Rear View of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis................................................................................................................ 24
Figure 4: AT-SBx8112 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-SBxFAN12 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.................................................................................................................................. 38
Figure 13: Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card..................................................................................................... 39
Figure 14: AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card.................................................................................................................................. 40
Figure 15: Port LEDs on an RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card ............................................. 41
Figure 16: Port LEDs on an RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card ............................................. 41
Figure 17: AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card.......................................................................................................................... 43
Figure 18: Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card............................................................................................. 44
Figure 19: AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card ....................................................................................................................... 46
Figure 20: Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card........................................................................................... 47
Figure 21: AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card.................................................................................................................................... 48
Figure 22: SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card.............................................................................................. 48
Figure 23: AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card.................................................................................................................................. 50
Figure 24: SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card............................................................................................ 51
Figure 25: AT-SBx81XLEM SFP Line Card......................................................................................................................... 52
Figure 26: Port LEDs for the SFP Slots on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card........................................................................ 53
Figure 27: AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module............................................................................................................. 54
Figure 28: AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion Module........................................................................................................... 56
Figure 29: Controller Fabric Cards for the AT-SBx8112 Chassis........................................................................................ 66
Figure 30: AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ......................................................................................................... 68
Figure 31: 100 - 125 VAC 125 V NEMA 5-20 Plug and Receptacle.................................................................................... 95
Figure 32: Reserving Vertical Rack Space........................................................................................................................ 100
Figure 33: Rack Mounting Hole Locations......................................................................................................................... 101
Figure 34: Components of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis........................................................................................................ 102
Figure 35: Components of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis (Continued).................................................................................... 103
Figure 36: Rack Mounting Bracket Locations.................................................................................................................... 105
Figure 37: Rack Bracket Locations for Reverse Position of Chassis................................................................................. 105
Figure 38: Lifting the AT-SBx8112 Chassis into the Equipment Rack............................................................................... 107
Figure 39: Installing the Rack Mount Screws .................................................................................................................... 108
Figure 40: Removing the Shipping Brace.......................................................................................................................... 109
Figure 41: Stripping the Grounding Wire........................................................................................................................... 110
Figure 42: Removing the Grounding Lug........................................................................................................................... 110
Figure 43: Attaching the Grounding Wire to the Grounding Lug........................................................................................ 111
Figure 44: Installing the Grounding Lug and Wire............................................................................................................. 111
Figure 45: ESD Socket and Wrist Strap ............................................................................................................................ 114
Figure 46: Power Supply Slots.......................................................................................................................................... 116
Figure 47: Removing the Blank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot C ............................................................................. 116
Figure 48: Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply ........................ 117
Figure 49: Unlocking the Handle on the Power Supply..................................................................................................... 118

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Figure 50: Inserting the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply.......................................... 118
Figure 51: Lowering the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply ................. 119
Figure 52: Removing the Blank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot A.............................................................................. 122
Figure 53: Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply Module.................................................................. 123
Figure 54: Unlocking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply...................................................................... 124
Figure 55: Inserting the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply............................................................................................... 124
Figure 56: Locking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply ......................................................................... 125
Figure 57: Removing the Blank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot C.............................................................................. 127
Figure 58: Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply Module............................................................ 128
Figure 59: On/Off Switch on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply............................................................................ 129
Figure 60: Loosening the Handle locking Screw on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply........................... 129
Figure 61: Raising Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply.......................................................................... 130
Figure 62: Inserting the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply............................................................................. 130
Figure 63: Locking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply....................................................... 131
Figure 64: Aligning a Card in a Slot................................................................................................................................... 135
Figure 65: Slots 5 and 6 for the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card.................................................................................................. 136
Figure 66: Items Included with the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Card............................................................................. 137
Figure 67: Removing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card from the Anti-static Bag.......................................... 137
Figure 68: Removing the Battery Insulator ........................................................................................................................ 138
Figure 69: Opening the Locking Handles on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ............................................ 138
Figure 70: Aligning the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card in the Chassis Slot................................................................................. 139
Figure 71: Closing the Locking Levers on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ................................................ 140
Figure 72: Tightening the Thumb Screws on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card ....................................................................... 141
Figure 73: Removing the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card from the Anti-static Bag ................................................................. 143
Figure 74: Removing the Screws on the Blank Slot Cover on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card......................................... 143
Figure 75: Removing the Blank Slot Cover from the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card.............................................................. 144
Figure 76: Retracting the Retaining Pin on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card...................................................................... 145
Figure 77: Removing the Expansion Module from the Anti-static Bag............................................................................... 145
Figure 78: Sliding the Expansion Module into the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card.................................................................. 146
Figure 79: Seating the Expansion Module on the Connector in the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card....................................... 147
Figure 80: Securing the Expansion Module....................................................................................................................... 147
Figure 81: Releasing the Retaining Pin ............................................................................................................................. 148
Figure 82: Blank Slot Cover for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card........................................................................................ 148
Figure 83: Returning the Line Card to its Anti-static Bag................................................................................................... 149
Figure 84: Slots 1 to 4 and 7 to 12 for the Ethernet Line Cards......................................................................................... 150
Figure 85: Removing a Blank Slot Cover........................................................................................................................... 151
Figure 86: Removing an Ethernet Line Card from the Anti-static Bag............................................................................... 151
Figure 87: Aligning an Ethernet Line Card in a Chassis Slot............................................................................................. 152
Figure 88: Seating an Ethernet Line Card on the Backplane Connector........................................................................... 153
Figure 89: Tightening the Thumb Screws on an Ethernet Line Card................................................................................. 153
Figure 90: Installing a Blank Slot Cover............................................................................................................................. 155
Figure 91: Tightening the Thumbscrews on a Blank Slot Cover........................................................................................ 155
Figure 92: RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card............................................................................. 159
Figure 93: Connecting Cables to Ports on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card........................................................................ 160
Figure 94: Removing the Dust Cover from a Transceiver Slot .......................................................................................... 163
Figure 95: Installing an SFP or SFP+ Transceiver ............................................................................................................ 163
Figure 96: Installing an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card...................................................................... 164
Figure 97: Removing the Dust Cover from a Transceiver.................................................................................................. 165
Figure 98: Verifying the Position of the Handle on the Transceiver in the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card.............................. 165
Figure 99: Attaching a Fiber Optic Cable to a Transceiver in the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card ........................................... 166
Figure 100: Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP+ Slot................................................................................................ 167
Figure 101: Installing the AT-SP10TW Cable in the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card or AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion
Module............................................................................................................................................................................... 168
Figure 102: Installing the AT-SP10TW Cable in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card ................................................................. 169
Figure 103: Removing the Dust Cover from a Slot on the AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module.................................. 170
Figure 104: Sliding the AT-QSFPCU Cable into the Slot................................................................................................... 171
Figure 105: Removing a Dust Cover from an SFP+ Slot in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card...................... 177
Figure 106: Handle on an SFP+ Transceiver .................................................................................................................... 177
Figure 107: Installing an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card.......................................... 178
Figure 108: Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ...... 178

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Figure 109: Positioning the Handle on the Transceiver..................................................................................................... 179
Figure 110: Attaching a Fiber Optic Cable to an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card..... 180
Figure 111: Installing an AT-SP10TW Cable in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card........................................ 182
Figure 112: AC Sockets on the Rear Panel of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis.......................................................................... 186
Figure 113: Connecting the AC Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power
Supply................................................................................................................................................................................ 187
Figure 114: Securing the Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC Power Supply to an
Anchor ............................................................................................................................................................................... 188
Figure 115: Connecting the AC Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply.................................................... 189
Figure 116: Securing the Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply to an Anchor........................................ 190
Figure 117: Dress and Secure AC Power Cords............................................................................................................... 191
Figure 118: Components of the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply............................................................................. 193
Figure 119: Grounding Wire Terminal ............................................................................................................................... 194
Figure 120: Stripping the Stranded Grounding Wire.......................................................................................................... 194
Figure 121: Attaching the Stranded Grounding Wire to the Grounding Terminal.............................................................. 194
Figure 122: Removing the Nut and Washer from the Grounding Post.............................................................................. 195
Figure 123: Installing the Grounding Wire......................................................................................................................... 196
Figure 124: Stripping the solid or Stranded Grounding Wire............................................................................................. 197
Figure 125: Attaching the Bare Grounding Wire to the Grounding Post............................................................................ 197
Figure 126: Securing the Bare Grounding Wire to the Grounding Post............................................................................. 198
Figure 127: Power Wire Terminals.................................................................................................................................... 199
Figure 128: Stripping the Power Wires.............................................................................................................................. 200
Figure 129: Attaching the Power Wires to the Straight Terminal Lugs.............................................................................. 200
Figure 130: On/Off Switch on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply.......................................................................... 201
Figure 131: Opening the Plastic Cover.............................................................................................................................. 202
Figure 132: Removing the Terminal Screws...................................................................................................................... 203
Figure 133: Connecting the Positive (+) Power Wire with a Straight Terminal.................................................................. 204
Figure 134: Connecting the Negative (-) Power Wire with a Straight Terminal................................................................. 205
Figure 135: Closing the Plastic Cover over the Terminal Connectors............................................................................... 206
Figure 136: Tightening the Handle Locking Screw............................................................................................................ 207
Figure 137: Stripping the Power Wires.............................................................................................................................. 208
Figure 138: Attaching the Power Wires to the Right Angle Terminals............................................................................... 208
Figure 139: Removing the Plastic Cover........................................................................................................................... 209
Figure 140: Removing the Terminal Screws...................................................................................................................... 210
Figure 141: Connecting the Positive (+) Power Wire with a Right Angle Terminal............................................................ 211
Figure 142: Connecting the Negative (-) Power Wire with a Right Angle Terminal........................................................... 212
Figure 143: Tightening the Handle Locking Screw............................................................................................................ 213
Figure 144: Stripping Solid or Stranded DC Power Wires................................................................................................. 214
Figure 145: Connecting the Positive Wire With Bare Wire................................................................................................ 215
Figure 146: Connecting the Negative Lead Wire with Bare Wire ...................................................................................... 216
Figure 147: Initialization Messages for a Stand-alone Switch........................................................................................... 219
Figure 148: Initialization Messages for a Stand-alone Switch (Continued) ....................................................................... 220
Figure 149: Connecting the Management Cable to the Console RS-232 Port.................................................................. 224
Figure 150: SHOW VERSION Command.......................................................................................................................... 225
Figure 151: SHOW CARD Command................................................................................................................................ 226
Figure 152: Disconnecting the AC Power Cord from the AC Socket on the Back Panel................................................... 245
Figure 153: Lifting the Locking Handle on the Power Supply............................................................................................ 246
Figure 154: Removing the Power Supply from the Chassis.............................................................................................. 247
Figure 155: Installing a Blank Power Supply Slot Cover ................................................................................................... 248
Figure 156: Lowering the Locking Handle on the Power Supply Slot Cover..................................................................... 249
Figure 157: Loosening the Screw on the Locking Handle................................................................................................. 250
Figure 158: Opening the Plastic Window over the Terminal Block.................................................................................... 251
Figure 159: Removing the Negative Lead Wire................................................................................................................. 252
Figure 160: Removing the Positive Lead Wire from the Terminal Block ........................................................................... 253
Figure 161: Reinstalling the Screws on the Positive and Negative Terminals................................................................... 254
Figure 162: Closing the Plastic Cover ............................................................................................................................... 255
Figure 163: Removing the Grounding Wire....................................................................................................................... 256
Figure 164: Reinstalling the Nut and Washer on the Grounding Post............................................................................... 257
Figure 165: Lifting the Locking Handle and Removing the Power Supply......................................................................... 258
Figure 166: Installing a Blank Power Supply Slot Cover ................................................................................................... 259

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Figure 167: Lowering the Locking Handle on the Power Supply Slot Cover ..................................................................... 260
Figure 168: Removing the Screws from the Expansion Module........................................................................................ 264
Figure 169: Retracting the Retaining Pin on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card.................................................................... 264
Figure 170: Disconnecting the Expansion Module from the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card................................................... 265
Figure 171: Sliding the Expansion Module from the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card .............................................................. 266
Figure 172: Storing the Expansion Module in an Anti-static Bag....................................................................................... 266
Figure 173: Sliding the Blank Slot Cover into the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card................................................................... 267
Figure 174: Securing the Blank Slot Cover........................................................................................................................ 267
Figure 175: Releasing the Retaining Pin ........................................................................................................................... 268
Figure 176: Loosening the Screw on the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module............................................................................... 273
Figure 177: Loosening the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module from the Backplane Connector................................................... 274
Figure 178: Withdrawing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module 51 mm (2 In.) from the Chassis............................................... 275
Figure 179: Removing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module from the Chassis......................................................................... 276
Figure 180: Installing a New AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module.................................................................................................. 277
Figure 181: Securing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module on the Backplane Connector......................................................... 278
Figure 182: Tightening the Screw on the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module .............................................................................. 279
Figure 183: Cabling the SFP+ Slots When Both Switches have One Controller Card...................................................... 295
Figure 184: Cabling the SFP+ Slots When Both Switches have Two Controller Cards .................................................... 296
Figure 185: Chassis ID Number in the Numbering Format................................................................................................ 300
Figure 186: SHOW SYSTEM Command........................................................................................................................... 307
Figure 187: LICENSE Command....................................................................................................................................... 310
Figure 188: LICENSE Command Message with Two Controller Cards............................................................................. 310
Figure 189: LICENSE Command Message with One Controller Card............................................................................... 310
Figure 190: STACK ENABLE Command Messages.......................................................................................................... 311
Figure 191: SHOW LICENSE BRIEF Command............................................................................................................... 313
Figure 192: SHOW STACK Command.............................................................................................................................. 315
Figure 193: STACK RENUMBER Command Messages................................................................................................... 316
Figure 194: SHOW STACK Command.............................................................................................................................. 318
Figure 195: Initialization Messages for the Stack .............................................................................................................. 325
Figure 196: Initialization Messages for the Stack (Continued)........................................................................................... 326
Figure 197: SHOW STACK Command.............................................................................................................................. 327
Figure 198: Pin Numbers for RJ-45 and RJ Point 5 Ports (Front View)............................................................................. 342

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Table 1. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRSYS2 Power Supplies ...........................................................29
Table 2. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply .................................................................................29
Table 3. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supply ............................................................................................30
Table 4. Power LED on the AT-SBxFAN12 Module ...........................................................................................................31
Table 5. Power LED on the Power Supply Interface ..........................................................................................................33
Table 6. Transceiver Support .............................................................................................................................................37
Table 7. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card .......................................................................................................39
Table 8. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card .......................................................................................................42
Table 9. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card ...............................................................................................44
Table 10. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card ...........................................................................................47
Table 11. SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card ..............................................................................................49
Table 12. SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card ............................................................................................51
Table 13. SFP Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card .............................................................................................53
Table 14. QSFP+ Slot LEDs for the AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module ....................................................................54
Table 15. Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Module .................................................................................................56
Table 16. Twisted Pair Cable for the AT-SBx81GT24 and AT-SBx81GT40 Line Cards ....................................................59
Table 17. Twisted Pair Cable for the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card .......................................................................................60
Table 18. IEEE802.3af and IEEE802.3at Powered Device Classes ..................................................................................61
Table 19. Maximum Number of Powered Devices .............................................................................................................62
Table 20. Components on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card .........................................................................68
Table 21. SYS (System) Status LEDs ................................................................................................................................74
Table 22. SBx Linecard Status LEDs .................................................................................................................................77
Table 23. LEDs for the SFP+ Slots on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Card .................................................................79
Table 24. NET MGMT Port LED .........................................................................................................................................82
Table 25. AlliedWare Plus Operating System Releases for the Hardware Components ...................................................86
Table 26. Front Panel to Rack Rail Dimensions ...............................................................................................................104
Table 27. Transceiver Support .........................................................................................................................................162
Table 28. Direct Connect Cables ......................................................................................................................................293
Table 29. Cabling the SFP+ Slots When Both Switches have Two Controller Cards ......................................................297
Table 30. Descriptions of the STACK ENABLE Command Messages .............................................................................311
Table 31. Descriptions of the STACK RENUMBER Command Messages ......................................................................317
Table 32. Product Dimensions ..........................................................................................................................................334
Table 33. Product Weights ...............................................................................................................................................334
Table 34. Environmental Specifications ............................................................................................................................336
Table 35. Acoustic Noise Test Components .....................................................................................................................336
Table 36. AC Voltage and Frequency Requirements .......................................................................................................337
Table 37. DC Voltage Requirements ................................................................................................................................337
Table 38. Typical Power Savings in eco-friendly Mode ....................................................................................................337
Table 39. Maximum Power Consumption .........................................................................................................................338
Table 40. Maximum Power Efficiency ...............................................................................................................................338
Table 41. Heat Dissipation ...............................................................................................................................................338
Table 42. Available Power Over Ethernet with One PoE Power Supply ..........................................................................339
Table 43. Available Power Over Ethernet with Two PoE Power Supplies ........................................................................339
Table 44. PoE Mode on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card ...........................................................................................340
Table 45. Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions ............................................................................................................341
Table 46. MDI Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) ....................................................................................................342
Table 47. MDI-X Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) ................................................................................................342
Table 48. 1000Base-T Connector Pinouts ........................................................................................................................343
Table 49. Fiber Optic Port Specifications for the AT-StackOP/0.3 Module ......................................................................344
Table 50. Fiber Optic Port Specifications for the AT-StackOP/9.0 Transceiver ...............................................................344
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Preface
This guide contains the hardware installation instructions for the Layer 3+
SwitchBlade x8112 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 5.4.6-0 of the
AlliedWare Plus™Operating System for the SwitchBlade x8112
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 291 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.

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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 65

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