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®
x900 Series Switch and SwitchBlade x908
Expansion Module
Installation Guide
XEM-1XP
XEM-2XP
XEM-12S
XEM-12T
XEM-2XT
XEM-STK
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XEM_IG.fm Page 1 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM ® x900 Series Switch and SwitchBlade x908 Expansion Module Installation Guide XEM-1XP XEM-2XP XEM-12S XEM-12T XEM-2XT XEM-STK Download the complete document set from www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software
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XEM_IG.fm Page 2 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Expansion Modules ® x900 Series Switch and SwitchBlade x908 Expansion Module Installation Guide Document Number 613-000032 REV J © 2005-2010 Allied Telesis, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied Telesis, Inc. Allied Telesis, Inc. reserves the right to change specifications and other information in this document without prior written notice. The information provide
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XEM_IG.fm Page 3 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Installation Guide Contents About this Guide .............................................................................................................. 4 Compatible Switches and Operating Systems ........................................................... 4 Compatible Pluggable Optical Modules ....................................................................... 5 Package Contents ...........................................................
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XEM_IG.fm Page 4 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Expansion Modules About this Guide Optional expansion modules (XEMs) enable economical combinations of port type, speed and density in a single switch. Front bays in the switch allow quick and easy installation. This Installation Guide describes how to install the following XEMs: ■ XEM-1XP, a single XFP port for high-speed fibre connections ■ XEM-2XP, a dual 10 GbE XFP port expansion module for high-speed fibre connections ■ XEM-12S, 12 SFP p
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XEM_IG.fm Page 5 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Installation Guide Compatible Pluggable Optical Modules For the latest list of approved SFP and XFP transceiver modules, contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller. See the most current revision available of the XEM datasheet (document number 617-000034) for further information about which SFP or XFP transceiver modules are approved for use. Package Contents The following items are included with each XEM: ■ this Installati
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XEM_IG.fm Page 6 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Expansion Modules XEM-1XP 10 Gigabit XFP Port The XEM-1 XP single-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet expansion module features: ■ one XFP port ■ LEDs showing port status ■ support for hot-swappable XFP transceiver modules Front view XEM-1 XP L/A XFP L/A XFP LINK ACT ENABLED DISABLED FAULT The following LEDs report operations and faults on the XEM-1 XP. LED State Description L/A Green An XFP transceiver is installed and a 10 Gb (Link Activity) link has be
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XEM_IG.fm Page 7 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Installation Guide For the latest list of approved XFP transceiver modules, contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller. See the most current revision available of the XEM datasheet (document number 617-000034) for further information about which XFP transceiver modules are approved for use with the XEM-1XP. Caution It is recommended that you should wait 30 seconds between hot swapping any XEM to resume normal operations.
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XEM_IG.fm Page 8 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Expansion Modules XEM-2XP Dual 10 Gigabit XFP Ports The XEM-2 XP Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet expansion module features: ■ two XFP ports ■ four LEDs (one set for each XFP port) showing port status ■ support for hot-swappable XFP transceiver modules Front view XEM-2 XP 1 2 L/A L/A XFP XFP L/A LINK ACT XFP ENABLED DISABLED FAULT The following LEDs report operations and faults on the XEM-2XP. LED State Description L/A Green An XFP transceiver is insta
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XEM_IG.fm Page 9 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Installation Guide For the latest list of approved XFP transceiver modules, contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller. See the most current revision available of the XEM datasheet (document number 617-000034) for further information about which XFP transceiver modules are approved for use with the XEM-2XP. Caution It is recommended that you should wait 30 seconds between hot swapping any XEM to resume normal operations.
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XEM_IG.fm Page 10 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Expansion Modules XEM-12S 100/1000BASE-X SFP Ports The XEM-12 S 12-port 100/1000BASE-X expansion module features: ■ two rows of 6 SFP ports ■ LEDs showing port status ■ support for hot-swappable SFP transceiver modules ■ NEBS compliant Front view XEM-12 S The following LEDs report operations and faults on the XEM-12 S. LED State Description SFP Green An SFP transceiver is installed and a link has been established. Green flashing An SFP transc
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XEM_IG.fm Page 11 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Installation Guide Caution It is recommended that you should wait 30 seconds between hot swapping any XEM to resume normal operations. Also ensure the XEM fastening thumbscrews are fully tightened. If you are unsure about correct procedures, contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller. 11
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XEM_IG.fm Page 12 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Expansion Modules XEM-12T 10/100/1000 BASE-T RJ-45 Ports The XEM-12 T 12-port RJ-45 expansion module features: ■ two rows of 6 RJ-45 ports ■ gigabit ports that support speeds of 10/100/1000 Mbps ■ LEDs showing port status ■ cable fault detection and distance-to-fault diagnostics on switches running the AlliedWare® operating system (see the Test Facility chapter in the Software Reference for the switch) Front view XEM-12 T The following LEDs
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XEM_IG.fm Page 13 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Installation Guide Caution It is recommended that you should wait 30 seconds between hot swapping any XEM to resume normal operations. Also ensure the XEM fastening thumbscrews are fully tightened. If you are unsure about correct procedures, contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller. 13
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XEM_IG.fm Page 14 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Expansion Modules XEM-2XT Dual 10G BASE-T RJ-45 Ports The XEM-2 XT Dual 10 GBASE-T RJ-45 expansion module features: ■ two 10GBASE-T RJ-45 ports ■ LEDs showing port status Front view XEM-2 XT L/A L/A 1 2 L/A 10G LINK ACT The following LEDs report operations and faults on the XEM-2XT. LED State Description L/A Green A 10 Gbps link has been established. (Link Activity) Green flashing 10 Gbps activity is occurring. Off A link has not been establis
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XEM_IG.fm Page 15 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Installation Guide XEM-STK Stacking Ports The XEM-STK dual-port stacking expansion module features: ■ two 15 Gbps full duplex stacking connections ■ LEDs showing port and stack member status ■ seven-segment stack ID display ■ recessed Select button to reset stack ID to 1 Front view XEM-STK SELECT STATUS ID PORT 1 STACK PORT 2 STAT MASTER MEMBER NEGOTIATING PORT LINK FAULT The following LEDs report operations and faults on the XEM-STK. LED Stat
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XEM_IG.fm Page 16 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Expansion Modules A choice of 0.5 m or 2.0 m stacking cables can be ordered separately. For the latest list of approved cables, contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller. The Select button resets the stack ID of this switch to 1, and causes the other members of the stack to be renumbered. Use this to put the stack into a pre- defined configuration for ease of installation. Note You should install only one XEM-STK expan
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XEM_IG.fm Page 17 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Installation Guide Installation Procedure The installation procedure and XEMs supported by each switch depend on the operating system running on the switch. AlliedWare Plus™ Operating System Switches running the AlliedWare Plus™ operating system support all XEMs. All XEMs except the XEM-STK are hot-swappable and can be installed following either of these procedures: ■ “Installing or replacing XEMs without hot swap support” on page 18 ■ “Inst
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XEM_IG.fm Page 18 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Expansion Modules ■ Gather necessary tools. You may need a Phillips #2 screwdriver to adjust the thumbscrews on the XEM. Installing or replacing XEMs without hot swap support Follow this procedure to: ■ install a XEM, except the XEM-STK, in a switch running the AlliedWare® operating system ■ install a XEM-STK in a switch running the AlliedWare Plus™ operating system ■ install a XEM without hot swapping in a switch running the AlliedWare Plu
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XEM_IG.fm Page 19 Monday, July 19, 2010 10:40 AM Installation Guide 10. Restart the switch and verify the installation. If you have a terminal connected to the asyn0 port, any error message is displayed during startup self-tests. Confirm there is no error message about installation in the log file and that the switch has recognised the XEM. On switches running the AlliedWare® operating system, use the commands: show log show system On switches running the AlliedWare Plus™ operating system,
