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x900 Series Switch and SwitchBlade x908
Expansion Module
Installation Guide
XEM-1XP
XEM-2XP
XEM-2XS
XEM-12S
XEM-12Sv2
XEM-12T
XEM-12Tv2
XEM-2XT
XEM-24T
XEM-STK
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XEM_IG.fm Page 2 Wednesday, May 30, 2012 9:24 AM Expansion Modules ® x900 Series Switch and SwitchBlade x908 Expansion Module Installation Guide Document Number 613-000032 REV N © 2005-2012 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 provid
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XEM_IG.fm Page 3 Wednesday, May 30, 2012 9:24 AM Installation Guide Contents About this Guide .............................................................................................................. 4 Compatible Switches and Operating Systems ........................................................... 5 Compatible Pluggable Optical Modules ....................................................................... 6 Package Contents ..........................................................
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XEM_IG.fm Page 4 Wednesday, May 30, 2012 9:24 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-2XS, a dual
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XEM_IG.fm Page 5 Wednesday, May 30, 2012 9:24 AM Installation Guide Compatible Switches and Operating Systems XEMs can be installed in the following switches: ■ x900-12XT/S ■ x900-24XT ■ x900-24XT-N ■ x900-24XS ■ SwitchBlade x908 The SwitchBlade x908 can operate in Extended Mode to take advantage of larger table sizes and Link Aggregation Groups, as shown in the following table: Standard Mode Extended Mode MAC entries 16K 32K LAGs 31 128 Extended Mode can be enabled when the following XEMs a
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XEM_IG.fm Page 6 Wednesday, May 30, 2012 9:24 AM Expansion Modules Compatible Pluggable Optical Modules For the latest list of approved SFP, SFP+ and XFP fibre transceivers plus SFP+ Direct Attach copper 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, SFP+, and XFP fibre transceivers and SFP+ Direct Attach copper modules are approved
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XEM_IG.fm Page 7 Wednesday, May 30, 2012 9:24 AM Installation Guide 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 module is installed and a 10 Gb (Link Activity) li
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XEM_IG.fm Page 8 Wednesday, May 30, 2012 9:24 AM Expansion Modules 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 Allied Telesis recommends waiting 30 seconds after hot swapping any XEM before resuming normal operations.
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XEM_IG.fm Page 9 Wednesday, May 30, 2012 9:24 AM Installation Guide 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 2 1 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 module
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XEM_IG.fm Page 10 Wednesday, May 30, 2012 9:24 AM Expansion Modules 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 Allied Telesis recommends waiting 30 seconds after hot swapping any XEM before resuming normal operations.
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XEM_IG.fm Page 11 Wednesday, May 30, 2012 9:24 AM Installation Guide XEM-2XS Dual 10 Gigabit SFP+ Ports The XEM-2 XS Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet expansion module features: ■ two SFP+ ports ■ four LEDs (one set for each SFP+ port) showing port status ■ support for hot-swappable SFP+ fibre transceivers and Direct Attach copper modules Front view XEM-2 XS 1 2 L/A L/A SFP+ SFP+ L/A SFP+ LINK ACT ENABLED DISABLED FAULT The following LEDs report operations and faults on the XEM-2XS. LED State Descri
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XEM_IG.fm Page 12 Wednesday, May 30, 2012 9:24 AM Expansion Modules LED State Description SFP+ Green An SFP+ fibre transceiver or a Direct Attach copper module is installed and enabled. Amber The port is disabled because either a non SFP+ fibre transceiver or a disabled Direct Attach copper module is installed. Amber The SFP+ fibre transceiver is not ready or has a fault. flashing Direct Attach copper modules cannot indicate a fault. Off An SFP+ fibre transceiver or a Direct Attach copper
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XEM_IG.fm Page 13 Wednesday, May 30, 2012 9:24 AM Installation Guide XEM-12S 100/1000 BASE-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 module is installed and a link has been established. Green An SFP trans
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XEM_IG.fm Page 14 Wednesday, May 30, 2012 9:24 AM Expansion Modules For the latest list of approved SFP transceiver modules, contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller. See the most current revision available of the XEM datasheet (document number 617-000034) for further information about which SFP transceiver modules are approved for use with the XEM-12S. Caution Allied Telesis recommends waiting 30 seconds after hot swapping any XEM before resuming normal operations.
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XEM_IG.fm Page 15 Wednesday, May 30, 2012 9:24 AM Installation Guide XEM-12Sv2 100/1000 BASE-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 Front view XEM-12 Sv2 The following LEDs report operations and faults on the XEM-12 Sv2. LED State Description SFP Green An SFP transceiver module is installed and a link has been established. Green An SFP transceiver mod
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XEM_IG.fm Page 16 Wednesday, May 30, 2012 9:24 AM Expansion Modules For the latest list of approved SFP transceiver modules, contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller. See the most current revision available of the XEM datasheet (document number 617-000034) for further information about which SFP transceiver modules are approved for use with the XEM-12Sv2. Caution Allied Telesis recommends waiting 30 seconds after hot swapping any XEM before resuming normal operation
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XEM_IG.fm Page 17 Wednesday, May 30, 2012 9:24 AM Installation Guide 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 LED
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XEM_IG.fm Page 18 Wednesday, May 30, 2012 9:24 AM Expansion Modules Caution Allied Telesis recommends waiting 30 seconds after hot swapping any XEM before resuming normal operations. The switch must fully complete the bootup process before you can hot swap any XEM. Also ensure the XEM fastening thumbscrews are fully tightened. If you are unsure about correct procedures, contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller. 18
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XEM_IG.fm Page 19 Wednesday, May 30, 2012 9:24 AM Installation Guide XEM-12Tv2 10/100/1000 BASE-T RJ-45 Ports The XEM-12 Tv2 12-port RJ-45 expansion module features: ■ two rows of 6 RJ-45 ports ■ gigabit ports that support speeds of 10/100/1000 Mbps ■ support for Energy Efficient Ethernet ■ 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 sw
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XEM_IG.fm Page 20 Wednesday, May 30, 2012 9:24 AM Expansion Modules LED State Description D/C Green The port is operating in full duplex mode. (Duplex/ Amber The port is operating in half duplex mode. Collision) Amber Collisions are occurring. flashing Off A link has not been established. Caution Allied Telesis recommends waiting 30 seconds after hot swapping any XEM before resuming normal operations. The switch must fully complete the bootup process before you can hot swap any XEM. Also e
