Allied Telesis x950 Series User manual

613-002642 Rev. D
x950 Series Switches
Advanced Layer 3+
AlliedWare Plus™ v5.5.0-1
x950-28XSQ Switch
x950-28XTQm Switch
x950-52XSQ Switch
XEM2-8XSTm Ethernet Line Card
XEM2-12XT Ethernet Line Card
XEM2-4QS Ethernet Line Card
XEM2-12XS Ethernet Line Card
XEM2-12XS v2 Ethernet Line Card
XEM2-4QS Ethernet Line Card
XEM2-1CQ Ethernet Line Card
PWR600 AC Power Supply
PWR600 DC Power Supply
FAN05 Fan Module
Installation Guide for Stand-alone
Switches

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possibility of such damages.

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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards
This product meets the following standards.
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.
Warning: In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case
the user may be required to take adequate measures.
EMI (Emissions) FCC Class A
CISPR 22 Class A
EN55032 Class A
VCCI Class A
ICES-003 Class A
RCM
EAC Certification
EMC (Immunity) EN 55024
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
Electrical Safety UL 60950-1 (CULUS)
EN 62368-1 (TUV)
EN 60825-1 (TUV)
Laser Safety EN 60825-1
RoHS RoHS6

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Translated Safety Statements
Important: Safety statements that have the  symbol are translated into multiple languages in the
Translated Safety Statements document at www.alliedtelesis.com/support.
Remarque: Les consignes de sécurité portant le symbole  sont traduites dans plusieurs langues
dans le document Translated Safety Statements, disponible à l'adresse www.alliedtelesis.com/
library.

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Preface................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Document Conventions ................................................................................................................................................10
Contacting Allied Telesis ..............................................................................................................................................11
Chapter 1: Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 13
x950 Switches ..............................................................................................................................................................14
Features .......................................................................................................................................................................16
Hardware Features ...............................................................................................................................................16
XEM2 Ethernet Line Cards ...................................................................................................................................16
Management Software and Interfaces ..................................................................................................................17
Management Methods ..........................................................................................................................................17
Management Panel ...............................................................................................................................................17
Power Supplies .....................................................................................................................................................18
Ports for 1/2.5/5/10Gbps SFP/SFP+ Transceivers.......................................................................................................19
SFP and SFP+ Transceivers.................................................................................................................................19
LEDs .....................................................................................................................................................................20
Ports for 1 to 24 on the x950-28XTQm Switch.............................................................................................................21
Cable Requirements .............................................................................................................................................21
LEDs .....................................................................................................................................................................22
Ports for 40Gbps QSFP+ or 100Gbps QSFP28 Transceivers, or Breakout Cables ....................................................23
QSFP28 Transceivers ...........................................................................................................................................23
QSFP+ Transceivers.............................................................................................................................................23
Breakout Cables....................................................................................................................................................23
LEDs .....................................................................................................................................................................24
Port Numbering for the x950-28XSQ and x950-28XTQm Switches......................................................................26
Port Numbering for the x950-52XSQ Switch.........................................................................................................27
Management Panel ......................................................................................................................................................28
USB Port ...............................................................................................................................................................29
NET MGMT Ethernet Management Port ...............................................................................................................29
Console (RS-232) Port ..........................................................................................................................................30
Switch ID LED .......................................................................................................................................................30
eco-friendly Button ................................................................................................................................................32
Optional Direct Attach Cables ......................................................................................................................................33
PWR600 AC and DC Power Supplies ..........................................................................................................................34
PWR600 AC Power Supply...................................................................................................................................35
LEDs .....................................................................................................................................................................35
PWR600 DC Power Supply ..................................................................................................................................37
LEDs .....................................................................................................................................................................37
FAN05 Cooling Fan......................................................................................................................................................39
Designating Ports in the Command Line Interface.......................................................................................................40
Examples for the PORT Parameter on Base Ports...............................................................................................41
Examples for the PORT Parameter on an XEM2 Line Card .................................................................................41
Software and Hardware Releases................................................................................................................................43
Chapter 2: XEM2 Ethernet Line Cards ........................................................................................................................... 45
Overview ......................................................................................................................................................................46
XEM2-8XSTm Line Card..............................................................................................................................................49
Twisted Pair Ports .................................................................................................................................................49
Twisted Pair Port LEDs .........................................................................................................................................50
Transceiver Ports ..................................................................................................................................................51
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Transceiver Port LEDs ......................................................................................................................................... 51
XEM2-12XT Line Card ................................................................................................................................................ 53
Twisted Pair Ports ................................................................................................................................................ 53
LEDs..................................................................................................................................................................... 54
XEM2-12XTm Line Card.............................................................................................................................................. 55
Twisted Pair Ports ................................................................................................................................................ 55
LEDs..................................................................................................................................................................... 56
XEM2-12XS and XEM2-12XS v2 Line Cards.............................................................................................................. 57
Transceiver Ports ................................................................................................................................................. 57
Card Versions....................................................................................................................................................... 58
LEDs..................................................................................................................................................................... 58
XEM2-4QS Line Card.................................................................................................................................................. 60
Transceiver Ports ................................................................................................................................................. 60
LEDs..................................................................................................................................................................... 61
XEM2-1CQ Line Card.................................................................................................................................................. 62
Transceiver Port ................................................................................................................................................... 62
LEDs..................................................................................................................................................................... 62
Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation ............................................................................................................................ 65
Reviewing Safety Precautions ..................................................................................................................................... 66
Installation Options ...................................................................................................................................................... 71
Choosing a Site for the Chassis .................................................................................................................................. 72
Unpacking the Switch .................................................................................................................................................. 73
Verifying the Accessory Kit .......................................................................................................................................... 77
Unpacking the PWR600 AC Power Supply ................................................................................................................. 79
Unpacking the PWR600 DC Power Supply ................................................................................................................. 82
Chapter 4: Installing Power Supplies and Optional XEM2 Line Card ......................................................................... 83
Installing PWR600 AC Power Supplies ....................................................................................................................... 84
Installing PWR600 DC Power Supplies ....................................................................................................................... 88
Connecting the Grounding Wire .................................................................................................................................. 91
Connecting the DC Power Wires ................................................................................................................................. 94
Installing an Optional XEM2 Ethernet Line Card ......................................................................................................... 98
Chapter 5: Installing the Switch on a Table ................................................................................................................. 103
Chapter 6: Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack ............................................................................................. 107
Beginning the Installation .......................................................................................................................................... 108
Required Items ................................................................................................................................................... 108
Switch Orientations in the Equipment Rack ....................................................................................................... 108
Removing the Bumper Feet....................................................................................................................................... 110
Installing the Switch................................................................................................................................................... 111
Chapter 7: Installing the Switch on a Wall ................................................................................................................... 115
Switch Orientations on a Wall.................................................................................................................................... 116
Recommended Minimum Wall Area Dimensions ...................................................................................................... 117
Plywood Base for a Wall with Wooden Studs............................................................................................................ 119
Installation Guidelines ............................................................................................................................................... 121
Tools and Material .............................................................................................................................................. 121
Installing the Plywood Base....................................................................................................................................... 123
Installing the Switch on the Plywood Base ................................................................................................................ 124
Installing the Switch on a Concrete Wall ................................................................................................................... 127
Chapter 8: Installing the Switch in the RKMT-SL01 Sliding Rack ............................................................................. 131
Introduction................................................................................................................................................................ 132
Rack Mount Kit Components ..................................................................................................................................... 133
Adjustable Outer Rails........................................................................................................................................ 133
Inner Rails .......................................................................................................................................................... 133
Extension Brackets............................................................................................................................................. 133
Equipment Rack Requirements ................................................................................................................................. 135
Reviewing Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................................... 136
Installation Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 139
Unpacking the Shipping Container ............................................................................................................................ 140

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Installing the Outer Rails on the Equipment Rack......................................................................................................142
Installing the Extension Brackets on the Inner Rails ..................................................................................................144
Measuring the Extension Bracket Lengths..........................................................................................................144
Assembling the Extension Brackets ....................................................................................................................146
Installing the Inner Rails on the Switch.......................................................................................................................150
Installing the Switch in the Equipment Rack...............................................................................................................152
Chapter 9: Verifying and Configuring the Switch ....................................................................................................... 155
Powering On the Switch .............................................................................................................................................156
Powering on the PWR600 AC Power Supply......................................................................................................156
Powering on the PWR600 DC Power Supply......................................................................................................158
Starting a Local Management Session.......................................................................................................................160
Verifying the Switch with AlliedWare Plus Commands...............................................................................................162
Disabling VCStack......................................................................................................................................................163
Configuring Ports for 40Gbps QSFP+ or 100Gbps QSFP28 Transceivers, or Breakout Cables ...............................166
Saving Your Changes and Rebooting the Switch.......................................................................................................168
Chapter 10: Cabling the Networking Ports .................................................................................................................. 169
Cabling Twisted Pair Ports .........................................................................................................................................170
Guidelines to Handling Twisted Pair or Fiber Optic Transceivers ..............................................................................171
Installing Transceivers................................................................................................................................................172
Installing Direct Attach Cables....................................................................................................................................179
Chapter 11: Replacing Modules ................................................................................................................................... 181
Replacing XEM2 Ethernet Line Cards........................................................................................................................182
Replacing PWR600 AC Power Supplies ....................................................................................................................187
Replacing PWR600 DC Power Supplies ....................................................................................................................192
Replacing FAN05 Modules.........................................................................................................................................195
Removing Fan Modules ......................................................................................................................................195
Installing Fan Modules ........................................................................................................................................197
Chapter 12: Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................ 201
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 207
Physical Specifications...............................................................................................................................................208
Environmental Specifications .....................................................................................................................................211
Power Specifications ..................................................................................................................................................212
Certifications...............................................................................................................................................................221
RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts.................................................................................................................................222
RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pinouts ....................................................................................................................224

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Preface
This guide contains the installation instructions for the x950 Series of
advanced Layer 3 Ethernet switches. The instructions explain how to
install the units as stand-alone switches. For instructions on how to build a
stack of switches with the VCStack feature, refer to the x950 Series
Installation Guide for Virtual Chassis Stacking.
This preface contains the following sections:
“Document Conventions” on page 10
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 11

Preface
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Document Conventions
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.