Allied Telesis x950 Series User manual

613-002642 Rev. C
x950 Series Switches
Advanced Layer 3+
AlliedWare Plus™ v5.4.9-2
x950-28XSQ Switch
x950-28XTQm Switch
XEM2-8XSTm Ethernet Line Card
XEM2-12XT Ethernet Line Card
XEM2-4QS Ethernet Line Card
XEM2-12XS Ethernet Line Card
XEM2-4QS Ethernet Line Card
XEM2-1CQ Ethernet Line Card
PWR600 AC Power Supply
FAN05 Fan Module
Installation Guide for Stand-alone
Switches

Copyright 2020 Allied Telesis, Inc.
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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards
This product meets the following standards.
Electrical Safety: UL 60950-1 (CULUS), EN 60825-1, EN 60925-1 (TUV)
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 and Laser Safety UL 60950-1 (CULUS)
EN 60925-1 (TUV)
EN 60825-1
RoHS RoHS6
Laser Safety EN 60825-1

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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/library.
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 ...............................................................................................................................................................................13
Document Conventions .......................................................................................................................................................14
Contacting Allied Telesis .....................................................................................................................................................15
Chapter 1: Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
x950 Switches .....................................................................................................................................................................18
Features ..............................................................................................................................................................................20
Hardware Features.......................................................................................................................................................20
XEM2 Ethernet Line Cards...........................................................................................................................................20
Management Software and Interfaces .........................................................................................................................21
Management Methods..................................................................................................................................................21
Management Panel ......................................................................................................................................................21
Power Supplies ............................................................................................................................................................21
Ports 1 to 24 on the x950-28XSQ Switch ............................................................................................................................22
SFP and SFP+ Transceivers........................................................................................................................................22
LEDs.............................................................................................................................................................................23
Ports 1 to 24 on the x950-28XTQm Switch .........................................................................................................................24
Cable Requirements.....................................................................................................................................................24
LEDs.............................................................................................................................................................................25
Ports 25 to 37 ......................................................................................................................................................................26
QSFP28 Transceivers ..................................................................................................................................................26
QSFP+ Transceivers ....................................................................................................................................................26
Breakout Cables...........................................................................................................................................................26
LEDs.............................................................................................................................................................................27
Port Numbering ............................................................................................................................................................28
Management Panel .............................................................................................................................................................30
USB Port ......................................................................................................................................................................30
NET MGMT Ethernet Management Port ......................................................................................................................31
Console (RS-232) Port .................................................................................................................................................32
Switch ID LED ..............................................................................................................................................................32
eco-friendly Button .......................................................................................................................................................33
Optional Direct Attach Cables..............................................................................................................................................34
PWR600 Power Supply .......................................................................................................................................................35
LEDs.............................................................................................................................................................................36
FAN05 Cooling Fan .............................................................................................................................................................37
Designating Ports in the Command Line Interface ..............................................................................................................38
Software and Hardware Releases .......................................................................................................................................40
Chapter 2: XEM2 Ethernet Line Cards ........................................................................................................................... 41
Overview..............................................................................................................................................................................42
XEM2-8XSTm Line Card .....................................................................................................................................................45
Twisted Pair Ports ........................................................................................................................................................45
Twisted Pair Port LEDs ................................................................................................................................................46
Transceiver Ports .........................................................................................................................................................47
Transceiver Port LEDs .................................................................................................................................................47
XEM2-12XT Line Card ........................................................................................................................................................49
Twisted Pair Ports ........................................................................................................................................................49
LEDs.............................................................................................................................................................................50
XEM2-12XTm Line Card......................................................................................................................................................51
Twisted Pair Ports ........................................................................................................................................................51
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LEDs............................................................................................................................................................................ 52
XEM2-12XS Line Card........................................................................................................................................................ 53
Transceiver Ports ........................................................................................................................................................ 53
LEDs............................................................................................................................................................................ 54
XEM2-4QS Line Card ......................................................................................................................................................... 55
Transceiver Ports ........................................................................................................................................................ 55
LEDs............................................................................................................................................................................ 55
XEM2-1CQ Line Card......................................................................................................................................................... 57
Transceiver Port .......................................................................................................................................................... 57
LEDs............................................................................................................................................................................ 57
Chapter 3: Beginning the Installation ............................................................................................................................ 59
Reviewing Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................................ 60
Installation Options ............................................................................................................................................................. 65
Choosing a Site for the Chassis.......................................................................................................................................... 66
Unpacking the Switch ......................................................................................................................................................... 67
Verifying the Accessory Kit ................................................................................................................................................. 71
Unpacking the PWR600 AC Power Supply ........................................................................................................................ 73
Chapter 4: Installing Power Supplies and Optional XEM2 Line Card ......................................................................... 77
Installing PWR600 AC Power Supplies .............................................................................................................................. 78
Installing an Optional XEM2 Ethernet Line Card ................................................................................................................ 82
Chapter 5: Installing the Switch on a Table ................................................................................................................... 87
Chapter 6: Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack ............................................................................................... 91
Beginning the Installation.................................................................................................................................................... 92
Required Items ............................................................................................................................................................ 92
Switch Orientations in the Equipment Rack................................................................................................................. 92
Removing the Bumper Feet................................................................................................................................................ 94
Installing the Switch ............................................................................................................................................................ 95
Chapter 7: Installing the Switch on a Wall ..................................................................................................................... 99
Switch Orientations on a Wall........................................................................................................................................... 100
Recommended Minimum Wall Area Dimensions.............................................................................................................. 101
Plywood Base for a Wall with Wooden Studs ................................................................................................................... 103
Installation Guidelines....................................................................................................................................................... 105
Tools and Material ..................................................................................................................................................... 105
Installing the Plywood Base .............................................................................................................................................. 107
Installing the Switch on the Plywood Base ....................................................................................................................... 108
Installing the Switch on a Concrete Wall........................................................................................................................... 111
Chapter 8: Verifying and Configuring the Switch ....................................................................................................... 115
Powering On the Switch.................................................................................................................................................... 116
Starting a Local Management Session ............................................................................................................................. 119
Verifying the Switch with AlliedWare Plus Commands ..................................................................................................... 121
Disabling VCStack ............................................................................................................................................................ 122
Configuring Ports 25 to 37 ................................................................................................................................................ 125
Saving Your Changes and Rebooting the Switch ............................................................................................................. 128
Chapter 9: Cabling the Networking Ports .................................................................................................................... 129
Cabling Twisted Pair Ports................................................................................................................................................ 130
Guidelines to Handling Twisted Pair or Fiber Optic Transceivers..................................................................................... 131
Installing Transceivers ...................................................................................................................................................... 132
Installing Direct Attach Cables .......................................................................................................................................... 138
Chapter 10: Replacing Modules ................................................................................................................................... 141
Replacing XEM2 Ethernet Line Cards .............................................................................................................................. 142
Replacing PWR600 AC Power Supplies........................................................................................................................... 147
Replacing FAN05 Modules ............................................................................................................................................... 152
Removing Fan Modules............................................................................................................................................. 152
Installing Fan Modules............................................................................................................................................... 154
Chapter 11: Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................................ 157

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Appendix A: Technical Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 163
Physical Specifications ......................................................................................................................................................164
Environmental Specifications.............................................................................................................................................167
Power Specifications .........................................................................................................................................................168
Certifications......................................................................................................................................................................173
RJ-45 Twisted Pair Port Pinouts........................................................................................................................................174
RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pinouts ...........................................................................................................................176

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Figure 1: Front Panels of the x950 Switches ........................................................................................................................18
Figure 2: Rear Panel of the x950 Switches ..........................................................................................................................19
Figure 3: Link and Activity LEDs for Ports 1 to 24 ................................................................................................................23
Figure 4: Link and Activity LEDs for Ports 1 to 24 on the x950-28XTQm Switch .................................................................25
Figure 5: QSFP-4SFP10G-3CU and QSFP-4SFP10G-5CU Copper Breakout Cables........................................................26
Figure 6: ET3-MPO08-4LC-5 and ET3-MPO08-4LC-10 Fiber Optic Breakout Cables ........................................................27
Figure 7: LEDs for Ports 25 to 37 .........................................................................................................................................27
Figure 8: Management Panel ...............................................................................................................................................30
Figure 9: Switch ID LED with the eco-friendly Mode Disabled .............................................................................................32
Figure 10: Switch ID LED with the eco-friendly Mode Enabled ............................................................................................33
Figure 11: PWR600 Power Supply.......................................................................................................................................35
Figure 12: FAN05 Fan Module .............................................................................................................................................37
Figure 13: PORT Parameter in the Command Line Interface...............................................................................................38
Figure 14: Slot Numbers for Port Numbering on Stand-alone Switches...............................................................................39
Figure 15: XEM2 Ethernet Line Cards..................................................................................................................................42
Figure 16: XEM2-8XSTm Line Card .....................................................................................................................................45
Figure 17: XEM2-12XT Line Card ........................................................................................................................................49
Figure 18: XEM2-12XTm Line Card .....................................................................................................................................51
Figure 19: XEM2-12XS Line Card ........................................................................................................................................53
Figure 20: XEM2-4QS Line Card..........................................................................................................................................55
Figure 21: XEM2-1CQ Line Card..........................................................................................................................................57
Figure 22: Installation Options..............................................................................................................................................65
Figure 23: Removing Accessories ........................................................................................................................................67
Figure 24: Removing the Shipping Box Partition ..................................................................................................................68
Figure 25: Lifting the Switch from the Shipping Box .............................................................................................................69
Figure 26: Removing the Switch from the Shipping End-caps and Protective Bag ..............................................................69
Figure 27: Accessory Kit.......................................................................................................................................................71
Figure 28: Removing the Power Cord and Documents from the PWR600 AC Power Supply .............................................73
Figure 29: Removing the Partition from the PWR600 AC Power Supply Shipping Box .......................................................74
Figure 30: Removing the Power Supply from the Shipping Box...........................................................................................75
Figure 31: Removing the Power Supply from the Shipping End-caps and Protective Bag ..................................................75
Figure 32: Removing the Blank Power Supply Panel from Slot PSU B................................................................................79
Figure 33: Sliding the PWR600 AC Power Supply into the Chassis.....................................................................................80
Figure 34: Seating the Power Supply on the Internal Connector..........................................................................................81
Figure 35: Removing the Blank Line Card Cover .................................................................................................................82
Figure 36: Removing the Ethernet Line Card from the Anti-static Bag.................................................................................83
Figure 37: Sliding the Ethernet Line Card into the Slot.........................................................................................................83
Figure 38: Seating the Ethernet Line Card in the Expansion Slot ........................................................................................84
Figure 39: Tightening the Two Captive Screws on the Ethernet Line Card..........................................................................85
Figure 40: Parts of the Bumper Feet ....................................................................................................................................87
Figure 41: Holes for Bumper Feet ........................................................................................................................................88
Figure 42: Inserting the Rivet Housing into the Bumper Foot...............................................................................................88
Figure 43: Placing the Bumper Foot on a Base Corner Hole ...............................................................................................89
Figure 44: Inserting the Rivet into the Bumper Foot.............................................................................................................89
Figure 45: Bracket Holes on the Switch................................................................................................................................92
Figure 46: Switch Orientations in an Equipment Rack .........................................................................................................93
Figure 47: Removing the Bumper Feet.................................................................................................................................94
Figure 48: Attaching the Equipment Rack Brackets .............................................................................................................96
Figure 49: Installing the Switch in an Equipment Rack.........................................................................................................96
Figures

Figures
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Figure 50: Positions of the Switch on the Wall....................................................................................................................100
Figure 51: Minimum Wall Area Dimensions with the Front Panel on the Left.....................................................................101
Figure 52: Minimum Wall Area Dimensions with the Front Panel on the Right ..................................................................102
Figure 53: Switch on the Wall with a Plywood Base ...........................................................................................................103
Figure 54: Steps to Installing the Switch with a Plywood Base...........................................................................................104
Figure 55: Installing the Brackets to the Switch for Wall Installation...................................................................................108
Figure 56: Attaching the Switch to the Plywood Base ........................................................................................................110
Figure 57: Marking the Locations of the Bracket Holes on a Concrete Wall.......................................................................112
Figure 58: Installing the Switch on a Concrete Wall ...........................................................................................................113
Figure 59: Connecting the AC Power Cord.........................................................................................................................117
Figure 60: Securing the Power Cord with the Restraining Strap ........................................................................................117
Figure 61: Connecting the Power Cord to an AC Power Source........................................................................................118
Figure 62: Connecting the Management Cable to the Console RS-232 Port .....................................................................119
Figure 63: User Exec Mode Prompt....................................................................................................................................120
Figure 64: SHOW STACK Command.................................................................................................................................122
Figure 65: Moving to the Global Configuration Mode .........................................................................................................123
Figure 66: Confirmation Prompt for the NO STACK ENABLE Command ..........................................................................123
Figure 67: Returning to the Privileged Exec Mode .............................................................................................................123
Figure 68: Saving the Changes with the WRITE Command...............................................................................................124
Figure 69: Returning to the Privileged Exec Mode .............................................................................................................128
Figure 70: Saving the Changes with the WRITE Command...............................................................................................128
Figure 71: Handle on 100Gbps Transceivers for XEM2-1CQ Line Cards ..........................................................................131
Figure 72: SP10T Transceivers ..........................................................................................................................................133
Figure 73: Installing an SFP or SFP+ Transceiver .............................................................................................................135
Figure 74: Installing 40Gbps Fiber Optic Transceivers in XEM2-4QS Line Cards .............................................................136
Figure 75: Installing 100Gbps QSFP28 Transceivers in Base Ports 25 to 37 ....................................................................136
Figure 76: Installing 100Gbps QSFP28 Transceivers in XEM2-1CQ Line Cards ...............................................................137
Figure 77: Installing SP10TW Direct Attach Cables ...........................................................................................................138
Figure 78: Attaching QSFPCU Cables................................................................................................................................139
Figure 79: Loosening the Screws on the Ethernet Line Card .............................................................................................143
Figure 80: Disconnecting an Ethernet Line Card from the Switch ......................................................................................144
Figure 81: Sliding an Ethernet Line Card from the Switch ..................................................................................................144
Figure 82: Placing the Ethernet Line Card in its Anti-static Bag .........................................................................................145
Figure 83: Installing the Line Card Blank Cover .................................................................................................................145
Figure 84: Tightening the Two Screws on the Line Card Blank Panel................................................................................146
Figure 85: Disconnecting the AC Power Cord from the Power Source ..............................................................................147
Figure 86: Opening the Restraining Strap on the Power Supply ........................................................................................148
Figure 87: Disconnecting the Power Cord from the Power Supply.....................................................................................148
Figure 88: Removing the Power Supply .............................................................................................................................149
Figure 89: Removing a Power Supply ................................................................................................................................150
Figure 90: Installing the Blank Power Supply Cover...........................................................................................................151
Figure 91: Loosening the Screws on the Fan Module ........................................................................................................152
Figure 92: Disconnecting the FAN05 Module from the Switch ...........................................................................................153
Figure 93: Sliding the Fan Module from the Switch ............................................................................................................153
Figure 94: Removing the Fan Module from the Shipping Container...................................................................................154
Figure 95: Aligning the FAN05 Module in the Switch Slot ..................................................................................................155
Figure 96: Seating the FAN05 Module on the Internal Connector ......................................................................................155
Figure 97: Tightening the Two Captive Screws on the FAN05 Module ..............................................................................156
Figure 98: Switch Width and Height....................................................................................................................................164
Figure 99: Switch Depth and Locations of Bracket Holes...................................................................................................165
Figure 100: Pin Layout (Front View) of Twisted Pair Ports .................................................................................................174

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Tables
Table 1: Link and Activity Status LEDs for Ports 1 to 24 .....................................................................................................23
Table 2: Twisted Pair Ports 1 to 24 on the x950-28XTQm Switch .......................................................................................24
Table 3: Link and Activity LEDs for Ports 1 to 24 on the x950-28XTQm Switch .................................................................25
Table 4: Link and Activity Status LEDs for 40Gbps QSFP+ or 100Gbps QSFP28 Transceivers ........................................27
Table 5: Link and Activity Status LEDs for 10Gbps Breakout Cables .................................................................................28
Table 6: Port Numbering for Ports 25 to 37 .........................................................................................................................29
Table 7: NET MGMT Port LED ............................................................................................................................................31
Table 8: Optional Direct Attach Cables ................................................................................................................................34
Table 9: LEDs on the PWR600 Power Supply ....................................................................................................................36
Table 10: PORT Parameter Format .....................................................................................................................................38
Table 11: Software and Hardware Releases ......................................................................................................................40
Table 12: XEM2 Ethernet Line Cards ..................................................................................................................................43
Table 13: Twisted Pair Ports on the XEM2-8XSTm Line Card ............................................................................................45
Table 14: Link and Activity LEDs for the Twisted Pair Ports on the XEM2-8XSTm Line Card ............................................46
Table 15: Link and Activity LEDs for the SFP Ports on the XEM2-8XSTm Line Card .........................................................47
Table 16: Twisted Pair Ports on the XEM2-12XT Line Card ...............................................................................................49
Table 17: Port Link and Activity LEDs on the XEM2-12XT Line Card .................................................................................50
Table 18: Twisted Pair Ports on the XEM2-12XTm Line Card ............................................................................................51
Table 19: Link and Activity LEDs on the XEM2-12XTm Line Card ......................................................................................52
Table 20: Port Link and Activity LEDs on the XEM2-12XS Line Card .................................................................................54
Table 21: Port Link and Activity Status LEDs on the XEM2-4QS Line Card .......................................................................56
Table 22: Link and Activity Status LEDs for 10Gbps Breakout Cables ...............................................................................56
Table 23: Port Link and Activity Status LED on the XEM2-1CQ Line Card .........................................................................57
Table 24: Transceivers for the Base Transceiver Slots .....................................................................................................132
Table 25: Transceivers for the Optional XEM2 Ethernet Line Cards .................................................................................133
Table 26: Product Dimensions ...........................................................................................................................................164
Table 27: Product Weights ................................................................................................................................................165
Table 28: Ventilation Requirements ...................................................................................................................................166
Table 29: Environmental Specifications .............................................................................................................................167
Table 30: Maximum Power Consumptions (Watts) for the x950-28XSQ Switch ...............................................................168
Table 31: Maximum Power Consumptions (Watts) for the x950-28XTQm Switch ............................................................169
Table 32: Typical Power Savings in eco-friendly Mode (Watts) for the x950-28XSQ Switch ............................................169
Table 33: Typical Power Savings in eco-friendly Mode (Watts) for the x950-28XTQm Switch .........................................170
Table 34: Input Voltages ....................................................................................................................................................170
Table 35: Maximum Power Supply Efficiency (Based on 100V Input Voltage) .................................................................171
Table 36: Heat Dissipations for the x950-28XSQ Switch ..................................................................................................171
Table 37: Heat Dissipations for the x950-28XTQm Switch ................................................................................................172
Table 38: Product Certifications .........................................................................................................................................173
Table 39: Pin Signals on RJ-45 Twisted Pair Ports at 100Mbps ......................................................................................174
Table 40: Pin Signals on Twisted Pair Ports at 1/2.5/5/10Gbps ........................................................................................175
Table 41: RJ-45 Style Serial Console Port Pin Signals .....................................................................................................176

Tables
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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 14
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 15

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.

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Contacting Allied Telesis
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Preface
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Chapter 1
Overview
The chapter contains the following sections:
“x950 Switches” on page 18
“Features” on page 20
“Ports 1 to 24 on the x950-28XSQ Switch” on page 22
“Ports 1 to 24 on the x950-28XTQm Switch” on page 24
“Ports 25 to 37” on page 26
“Management Panel” on page 30
“Optional Direct Attach Cables” on page 34
“PWR600 Power Supply” on page 35
“FAN05 Cooling Fan” on page 37
“Designating Ports in the Command Line Interface” on page 38
“Software and Hardware Releases” on page 40

Chapter 1: Overview
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x950 Switches
The front panels of the switches are shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. Front Panels of the x950 Switches
The rear panel is shown in Figure 2 on page 19.
XEM2 Line Card
Expansion Slot
Ports 25, 29, 33, 37:
40Gbps or 100Gbps
Transceivers, or
10Gbps Breakout Cables
Management
Panel
Ports 1 to 24:
1Gbps SFP or 10Gbps
SFP+ Transceivers
x950-28XSQ Switch
XEM2 Line Card
Expansion Slot
Ports 25, 29, 33, 37:
40Gbps or 100Gbps
Transceivers, or
10Gbps Breakout Cables
Management
Panel
Ports 1 to 24:
100Mbps, 1/2.5/5/10Gbps
Twisted Pair
x950-28XTQm Switch

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Figure 2. Rear Panel of the x950 Switches
Two FAN05 Cooling Fan
Modules
Two Slots for PWR600
Power Supply Modules

Chapter 1: Overview
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Features
The main hardware features of the x950 Switches are listed here.
Hardware
Features
The switch has the following hardware features:
1RU height
24 ports on the x950-28XSQ Switch for 1Gbps SFP or 10Gbps
SFP+ transceivers. Refer to “Ports 1 to 24 on the x950-28XSQ
Switch” on page 22.
24 twisted pair ports on the x950-28XTQm Switch with speeds of
100Mbps and 1/2.5/5/10Gbps. Refer to “Ports 1 to 24 on the x950-
28XTQm Switch” on page 24.
Four ports for 40Gbps QSFP+ or 100Gbps QSFP28 transceivers,
or 10Gbps breakout cables. Refer to “Ports 25 to 37” on page 26.
One expansion slot for an optional XEM2 Ethernet line card. Refer
to Chapter 2, “XEM2 Ethernet Line Cards” on page 41.
The switches support two power supplies for primary and
redundant power. Refer to “PWR600 Power Supply” on page 35.
The units comes with two pre-installed fan modules. Refer to
“FAN05 Cooling Fan” on page 37.
The switches come with brackets for standard 19-inch equipment
racks or wall installation.
The XEM2 Ethernet line cards, power supplies, and fan modules
are hot-swappable.
XEM2 Ethernet
Line Cards
The XEM2 Ethernet line cards are listed here:
XEM2-8XSTm Card features four 100Mbps and 1/2.5/5/10Gbps
twisted pair ports with RJ-45 connectors and four ports for 1Gbps
SFP or 10Gbps SFP+ transceivers. Refer to “XEM2-8XSTm Line
Card” on page 45.
XEM2-12XT Card features 12 twisted pair ports with speeds of
100Mbps and 1/10Gbps, and RJ-45 connectors. Refer to “XEM2-
12XT Line Card” on page 49.
XEM2-12XTm Card features 12 twisted pair ports with speeds of
100Mbps and 1/2.5/5/10Gbps, and RJ-45 connectors. Refer to
“XEM2-12XTm Line Card” on page 51.
XEM2-12XS Card features 12 ports for 1Gbps SFP or 10Gbps
SFP+ transceivers. Refer to “XEM2-12XS Line Card” on page 53.