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Allied Telesis SwitchBlade *8106 Installation Manual

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SwitchBlade x8106
Layer 3+ Chassis Switch
AT-SBx81CFC960
Controller Fabric Card (AlliedWare Plus v5.4.6-2.1)
AT-SBx8106 Chassis
AT-SBx81GT24 Ethernet Line Card
AT-SBx81GT40 Ethernet Line Card
AT-SBx81GP24 Ethernet PoE Line Card
AT-SBx81GS24a Ethernet SFP Line Card
AT-SBx81XS6 Ethernet SFP+ Line Card
AT-SBx81XS16 Ethernet SFP+ Line Card
AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet SFP Line Card and Expansion Slot
AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion Module
AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module
AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion Module
AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRSYS2 System Power Supplies
AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supply

Installation Guide

613-001935 Rev. G

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  • Page 1: Installation Guide

    SwitchBlade x8106 Layer 3+ Chassis Switch AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card (AlliedWare Plus v5.4.6-2.1) AT-SBx8106 Chassis AT-SBx81GT24 Ethernet Line Card AT-SBx81GT40 Ethernet Line Card AT-SBx81GP24 Ethernet PoE Line Card AT-SBx81GS24a Ethernet SFP Line Card AT-SBx81XS6 Ethernet SFP+ Line Card AT-SBx81XS16 Ethernet SFP+ Line Card AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet SFP Line Card and Expansion Slot AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion Module AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module...
  • Page 2 Telesis, Inc. be liable for any incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits, arising out of or related to this manual or the information contained herein, even if Allied Telesis, Inc. has been advised of, known, or should have known, the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 3 European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment This Allied Telesis RoHS-compliant product conforms to the European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Allied Telesis ensures RoHS conformance by requiring supplier Declarations of Conformity, monitoring incoming materials, and maintaining manufacturing process controls.
  • Page 4 SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Translated Safety Statements Important: The  indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF document titled “Translated Safety Statements” on our web site at http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Preface ................................15 Structure of the Installation Guide ........................16 Safety Symbols Used in this Document ......................17 Contacting Allied Telesis ..........................18 Section I: Hardware Overview .................19 Chapter 1: Chassis and Power Supplies .....................21 AT-SBx8106 Chassis ............................22 Slots for the Ethernet Line and Controller Cards....................25 Power Supplies and Power Supply Slots ......................26...
  • Page 6 Contents Duplex Mode ............................. 64 Maximum Distance ............................ 65 Cable Requirements..........................65 Automatic MDIX Detection ........................67 Port Pinouts ............................... 67 Power over Ethernet on the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card .................. 68 Powered Device Classes........................... 68 Power Budgeting ............................69 PoE Wiring..............................69 Chapter 3: AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ................
  • Page 7 SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Chapter 8: Cabling the Ethernet Line Cards .....................167 Cabling Guidelines for Twisted Pair Ports ......................168 Connecting Cables to the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card................169 Guidelines to Installing SFP, SFP+, and QSFP+ Transceivers..............171 Installing SFP or SFP+ Transceivers......................172 Installing AT-SP10TW Direct Connect Cables ....................177 Installing AT-QSFPCU Cables ........................180 Installing AT-QSFPSR or AT-QSFPLR4 Transceivers...................182...
  • Page 8 Contents Chapter 14: Upgrading the Controller Fabric Card .................. 291 Before You Begin ............................292 Upgrading the Controller Fabric Card ......................294 Section III: Building a Stack with VCStack Plus ..........299 Chapter 15: VCStack Plus Overview ......................301 Overview ................................ 302 Stack Trunk ..............................
  • Page 9 Figures Figure 1: AT-SBx8106 Chassis ............................22 Figure 2: Front View of the AT-SBx8106 Chassis ....................... 23 Figure 3: Rear View of the AT-SBx8106 Chassis........................ 23 Figure 4: AT-SBx8106 Chassis with Line Cards, Controller Cards, and Power Supplies ........... 24 Figure 5: Ethernet Line and Controller Cards Slots ......................
  • Page 10 List of Figures Figure 50: ESD Socket and Wrist Strap..........................124 Figure 51: Power Supply Slots............................126 Figure 52: Removing the Blank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot C................126 Figure 53: Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply......127 Figure 54: Unlocking the Handle on the Power Supply .....................
  • Page 11 SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Figure 109: Removing a Dust Cover from an SFP+ Slot in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ...... 187 Figure 110: Handle on an SFP+ Transceiver ........................187 Figure 111: Installing an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ......... 188 Figure 112: Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ..
  • Page 12 List of Figures Figure 167: Removing the Grounding Wire ........................269 Figure 168: Reinstalling the Nut and Washer on the Grounding Post ................270 Figure 169: Lifting the Locking Handle and Removing the Power Supply ................. 271 Figure 170: Installing a Blank Power Supply Slot Cover....................272 Figure 171: Lowering the Locking Handle on the Power Supply Slot Cover ..............
  • Page 13 Tables Table 1. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies ........29 Table 2. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply .................29 Table 3. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC PoE Power Supply ..................30 Table 4. AT-SBxFAN06 Module LED ..........................31 Table 5.
  • Page 14 List of Tables Table 50. MDI Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) ....................352 Table 51. MDI-X Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) ....................353 Table 52. 1000Base-T or 10Gbase-T Connector Pinouts ....................353 Table 53. Fiber Optic Port Specifications for the AT-StackOP/0.3 Module ...............354 Table 54.

  • Page 15: Preface

    “Structure of the Installation Guide” on page 16  “Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 17  “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 18 Note This version of the installation guide applies to release 5.4.6-2.1 of ™ the AlliedWare Plus Operating System for the SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card.

  • Page 16: Structure Of The Installation Guide

    Preface Structure of the Installation Guide This guide has the following three sections:  Section I: Hardware Overview The chapters in this section describe the hardware components of the product, including the Ethernet line cards, AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card, and power supplies. You should start here if you are unfamiliar with the switch.

  • Page 17: Safety Symbols Used In This Document

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Safety Symbols Used in this Document This document uses the following conventions. Note Notes provide additional information. Caution Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in equipment damage or loss of data. Warning Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury.

  • Page 18: Contacting Allied Telesis

    Preface Contacting Allied Telesis If you need assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis technical support by going to the Support & Services section of the Allied Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. You can find links for the following services on this page: ...

  • Page 19: Section I: Hardware Overview

    Section I Hardware Overview This section contains the following chapters:  Chapter 1, “Chassis and Power Supplies” on page 21  Chapter 2, “Ethernet Line Cards” on page 35  Chapter 3, “AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card” on page 71...

  • Page 21: Chapter 1: Chassis And Power Supplies

    Chapter 1 Chassis and Power Supplies This chapter describes the Layer 3+ SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch in the following sections:  “AT-SBx8106 Chassis” on page 22  “Slots for the Ethernet Line and Controller Cards” on page 25  “Power Supplies and Power Supply Slots” on page 26 ...

  • Page 22: At-Sbx8106 Chassis

    Chapter 1: Chassis and Power Supplies AT-SBx8106 Chassis The SwitchBlade x8106 product is a modular Layer 3+ Ethernet switch. The main components are the AT-SBx8106 Chassis, Ethernet line cards, a controller card, system power supply, Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) power supply, and fan module.

  • Page 23: Figure 2: Front View Of The At-Sbx8106 Chassis

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Slots for Ethernet Slots for Ethernet Line Cards and PoE Power System Power Line Cards and Controller Cards Supply Slots Supply Slots Controller Cards Shipping Brace ESD Wrist AT-SBxFAN06 Strap Plug Module Figure 2.

  • Page 24: Figure 4: At-Sbx8106 Chassis With Line Cards, Controller Cards, And Power Supplies

    Chapter 1: Chassis and Power Supplies Figure 4 is an example of a fully populated chassis. Figure 4. AT-SBx8106 Chassis with Line Cards, Controller Cards, and Power Supplies Section I: Hardware Overview...

  • Page 25: Slots For The Ethernet Line And Controller Cards

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Slots for the Ethernet Line and Controller Cards The chassis has slots for four Ethernet line cards and two AT- SBx81CFC960 Controller Cards, or five line cards and one controller card. The slot definitions are predefined and may not be changed.

  • Page 26: Power Supplies And Power Supply Slots

    Figure 6. Power Supply Units Note Allied Telesis is discontinuing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply and replacing it with the AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC Power Supply. The power supplies are installed in the four slots across the top of the front of the chassis.

  • Page 27: Figure 7: Power Supply Slots

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Slot A Slot B Slot C Slot D PoE Power PoE Power System Power System Power Supply Supply Supply Supply Figure 7. Power Supply Slots Slots C and D are for system power supplies. The three system power supplies are listed here: ...

  • Page 28: Leds

    The AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply was added to the management software in release 5.4.5-1. It will work with earlier releases, but Allied Telesis recommends updating the software on controller cards with previous versions to the latest release to ensure full compatibility.

  • Page 29: Table 1. Leds On The At-Sbxpwrsys1 And At-Sbxpwrsys2 Ac System Power Supplies

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Table 1. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies State Description Solid Green The power supply is receiving AC power that is within the normal operating range. The power supply is not receiving power from the AC power source.

  • Page 30: Table 3. Leds On The At-Sbxpwrpoe1 Ac Poe Power Supply

    Chapter 1: Chassis and Power Supplies The LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC PoE Power Supply are described in Table 3. Table 3. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC PoE Power Supply State Description Solid Green The power supply is receiving AC power that is within the normal operating range.

  • Page 31: At-Sbxfan06 Module

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide AT-SBxFAN06 Module The AT-SBxFAN06 Module, shown in Figure 8, is the cooling unit for the chassis. It is a field- replaceable assembly that is factory installed and shipped with the AT-SBx8106 Chassis. The module is controlled by the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card.

  • Page 32: Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-Couplers)

    Chapter 1: Chassis and Power Supplies Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers) The chassis has two power supply interfaces, also referred to as opto- couplers, in the lower right corner on the rear panel. The interfaces, labeled Power Supply Interface, are used by the active master controller card to obtain status information from the power supplies.

  • Page 33: Table 5. Power Supply Interface Led

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Table 5. Power Supply Interface LED State Description Solid Green The interface is operating normally. Here are the possible conditions for this LED state: - The corresponding power supply slots of Power the interface are empty.
  • Page 34 Chapter 1: Chassis and Power Supplies Section I: Hardware Overview...

  • Page 35: Chapter 2: Ethernet Line Cards

    Chapter 2 Ethernet Line Cards This chapter describes the Ethernet line cards and expansion modules for the SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch in the following sections:  “Ethernet Line Cards” on page 36  “AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card” on page 39  “AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card”...

  • Page 36: Ethernet Line Cards

    Chapter 2: Ethernet Line Cards Ethernet Line Cards The Ethernet line cards are shown in Figure 10. AT-SBx81GT24 Ethernet Line Card with 24 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports. AT-SBx81GT40 Ethernet Line Card with 40 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports, with RJ point 5 connectors.

  • Page 37: Figure 11: Expansion Modules For The At-Sbx81Xlem Line Card

    Table 6 lists the line cards and expansion modules with transceiver slots and the types of transceivers they support. For a list of transceivers, refer to the SwitchBlade x8106 data sheet on the Allied Telesis web site. Table 6. Transceiver Support...
  • Page 38 Chapter 2: Ethernet Line Cards Table 6. Transceiver Support (Continued) 40Gbps 10Gbps SFP+ AT-QSFP Line Card or 100Mbps SFP 1Gbps SFP Transceivers or Transceivers or Expansion Module Transceivers Transceivers AT-SP10TW AT-QSFPCU Cables Cables AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module 1. Available in lengths of 1, 3, and 7 meters. The model names are AT-SP10TW1, AT-SP10TW3, and AT- SP10TW7, respectively.

  • Page 39: At-Sbx81Gt24 Line Card

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card The AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card, shown in Figure 12, is a Gigabit Ethernet switch. Figure 12. AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card Here are the main features of the line card:  24 10/100/1000Base-T ports ...

  • Page 40: Figure 13: Port Leds On The At-Sbx81Gt24 Line Card

    Chapter 2: Ethernet Line Cards Figure 13. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card Table 7. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card State Description Solid Green The port has established an 1000 Mbps link to a network device. Flashing The port is transmitting or receiving data at Green 1000 Mbps.

  • Page 41: At-Sbx81Gt40 Line Card

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card The AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card, shown in Figure 14, is a Gigabit Ethernet switch. Figure 14. AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card Here are the main features of the line card:  40 10/100/1000Base-T ports ...

  • Page 42: Leds

    Chapter 2: Ethernet Line Cards LEDs The LEDs for a port on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card are found on the RJ point 5 cable connector. The LEDs are shown in Figure 15. LEDs Figure 15. Port LEDs on an RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for the AT- SBx81GT40 Line Card Only the left LED is active.

  • Page 43: Table 8. Port Leds On The At-Sbx81Gt40 Line Card

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Table 8. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card State Description Solid Green The port has established an 1000 Mbps link to a network device. Flashing The port is transmitting or receiving data at Green 1000 Mbps.

  • Page 44: At-Sbx81Gp24 Poe Line Card

    Chapter 2: Ethernet Line Cards AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card The AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card, shown in Figure 17, is a Gigabit Ethernet switch with Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) on all the ports. Figure 17. AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card Here are the main features of the line card: ...

  • Page 45: Leds

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide LEDs Each port on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card has two LEDs. The LEDs are shown in Figure 18 and described in Table 9. Figure 18. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card Table 9.
  • Page 46 Chapter 2: Ethernet Line Cards Table 9. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card (Continued) State Description This LED state can result from the following conditions:  The port is not connected to a PD.  The PD is powered off. ...

  • Page 47: At-Sbx81Gs24A Sfp Line Card

    Non-blocking full wire speed switching on all packet sizes, with two AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards.  Hot swappable Contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for a list of supported transceivers. LEDs The SFP slots on the AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card have one LED each, as shown in Figure 20 on page 48 and described in Table 10 on page 48.

  • Page 48: Figure 20: Port Leds On The At-Sbx81Gs24A Sfp Line Card

    Chapter 2: Ethernet Line Cards Figure 20. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card Table 10. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card LED State Description The SFP transceiver in the slot has established a Solid Amber 10 or 100 Mbps link to a network device. The SFP transceiver is transmitting and/or Blinking Amber receiving data at 10 or 100 Mbps.

  • Page 49: At-Sbx81Xs6 Sfp+ Line Card

    – 9710 bytes for ports operating at 10 or 100 Mbps. – 10240 bytes for ports operating at 1000 Mbps  Hot swappable Contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for a list of supported transceivers. LEDs The AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card has one LED for each SFP+ slot. The LED is shown in Figure 22 and described in Table 11 on page 50.

  • Page 50: Table 11. Sfp+ Slot Leds On The At-Sbx81Xs6 Line Card

    Chapter 2: Ethernet Line Cards Table 11. SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card State Description Solid Green The transceiver has established a link with a network device. Flashing The transceiver is transmitting or receiving data at Green 10 Gbps. This LED state can result from the following conditions: ...

  • Page 51: At-Sbx81Xs16 Sfp+ Line Card

    32 Mb buffer memory  Jumbo frame support of up to 10240 bytes  Hot swappable Contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for a list of supported transceivers. Note This line card is not supported by the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card.

  • Page 52: Figure 24: Sfp+ Slot Leds On The At-Sbx81Xs16 Line Card

    Chapter 2: Ethernet Line Cards Top SFP+ Slot LED Bottom SFP+ Slot LED Figure 24. SFP+ Slot LEDS on the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card Table 12. SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card State Description Solid Green The transceiver has established a 10 Gbps link with a network device.

  • Page 53: At-Sbx81Xlem Sfp Line Card

    The twelve SFP slots do not support 10 or 100Mbps transceivers. For a list of supported transceivers, refer to the SwitchBlade x8100 data sheet on the Allied Telesis web site. Large Address The AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card has two selectable, large address table modes.

  • Page 54: Leds

    Chapter 2: Ethernet Line Cards  Large Layer 2 Switching and Layer 3 Routing mode - Optimizes AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards for remote Layer 3 subnets.  Large Layer 3 Host mode - Optimizes AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards for local Layer 3 hosts. Here are the guidelines for the large address table modes: ...

  • Page 55: Figure 26: Port Leds For The Sfp Slots On The At-Sbx81Xlem Line Card

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Top SFP Slot LED Bottom SFP Slot LED Figure 26. Port LEDs for the SFP Slots on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card Table 13. SFP Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card LED State Description The SFP transceiver in the slot has established a...

  • Page 56: At-Sbx81Xlem/Gt8 Expansion Module

    Chapter 2: Ethernet Line Cards AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion Module The AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Module is an expansion module for the AT- SBx81XLEM Line Card. Refer to Figure 27. Figure 27. AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8Expansion Module The main features of the module are listed here:  Eight 10/100/1000Base-T ports ...

  • Page 57: Table 14. Port Leds On The At-Sbx81Xlem/Gt8 Module

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Table 14. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Module State Description Solid Green The port has established an 1000 Mbps link to a network device. Flashing The port is transmitting or receiving data at Green 1000 Mbps.

  • Page 58: At-Sbx81Xlem/Q2 Expansion Module

    For a list of supported transceivers, refer to the SwitchBlade x8100 data sheet on the Allied Telesis web site. Each slot has one LED. The states of the LED are described in Table 15. Table 15. QSFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion...
  • Page 59 The slot is empty or the transceiver has not established a link to a network device. Note The AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Module does not support 40G DAC auto- negotiation. Allied Telesis recommends disabling auto-negotiation on transceiver link partners to ensure proper operation. Section I: Hardware Overview...

  • Page 60: At-Sbx81Xlem/Xs8 Expansion Module

    Jumbo frame support up to 10240 bytes For a list of supported transceivers, refer to the SwitchBlade x8100 data sheet on the Allied Telesis web site. Each slot has one LED. The LED states are defined in Table 16. Table 16. Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Module...
  • Page 61 SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Table 16. Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Module (Continued) LED State Description The transceiver is transmitting and/or receiving Blinking Green data at 10Gbps. The slot is empty or the transceiver has not established a link to a network device.

  • Page 62: At-Sbx81Xlem/Xt4 Expansion Module

    Chapter 2: Ethernet Line Cards AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module The AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Module is an expansion module for the AT- SBx81XLEM Line Card. Refer to Figure 30. Figure 30. AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module The main features of the module are listed here:  Four ports with RJ-45 connectors for twisted pair cables ...
  • Page 63 SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Table 17. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Module (Continued) LED State Description The port is not connected to a network device or the device is not powered on. Section I: Hardware Overview...

  • Page 64: Twisted Pair Ports

    Chapter 2: Ethernet Line Cards Twisted Pair Ports This section applies to the twisted pair ports on the following line cards and expansion modules:  AT-SBx81GT24 Ethernet Line Card  AT-SBx81GT40 Ethernet Line Card  AT-SBx81GP24 Ethernet Line Card  AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion Module ...

  • Page 65: Maximum Distance

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Note Switch ports that are connected to 10 or 100 Mbps end nodes that are not using Auto-Negotiation should not use Auto-Negotiation to set their speed and duplex mode settings, because duplex mode mismatches might occur.

  • Page 66: Table 19. Twisted Pair Cable For The At-Sbx81Gp24 Line Card

    Patch cables for the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card, in lengths of 1 meter and 3 meters with RJ point 5 and RJ-45 connectors, are available from Allied Telesis. Contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for information. The cable requirements for the PoE ports on the AT-SBx81GP24 Ethernet Line Card are given in Table 19 on page 66.

  • Page 67: Automatic Mdix Detection

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Table 20. Twisted Pair Cable for the AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module Cable Type 1000Mbps 10Gbps Standard TIA/EIA 568-B-compliant Category 6 shielded cabling. Standard TIA/EIA 568-C-compliant Category 6a shielded cabling. Automatic MDIX The 10/100/1000 Mbps twisted-pair ports on the AT-SBx81GT24, AT- SBx81GT40, and AT-SBx81GP24 Line Cards and AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Detection Expansion Module are IEEE 802.3ab compliant and feature automatic...

  • Page 68: Power Over Ethernet On The At-Sbx81Gp24 Line Card

    Chapter 2: Ethernet Line Cards Power over Ethernet on the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card This section applies to the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card. The twisted- pair ports on the line card support Power over Ethernet (PoE). PoE is a mechanism by which the ports supply power to network devices over the twisted pair cables that carry the network traffic.

  • Page 69: Power Budgeting

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Power Budgeting The power for PoE on the ports on the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card is provided by the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply. It can provide up to 1200 watts of power for powered devices. You may install up to two power supplies in the chassis for a total of 2400 watts for the powered devices.
  • Page 70 Chapter 2: Ethernet Line Cards support PDs that receive power using Alternative A. PDs that comply with the IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at standards are required to support both power delivery methods. However, non-standard PDs and PDs that were manufactured before the completion of the IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at standards and that support only Alternative B will not work with the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card.

  • Page 71: Chapter 3: At-Sbx81Cfc960 Controller Fabric Card

    Chapter 3 AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card This chapter describes the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card in the following sections:  “Controller Fabric Cards for the AT-SBx8106 Chassis” on page 72  “Hardware Components on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card” on page 74  “Guidelines”...

  • Page 72: Controller Fabric Cards For The At-Sbx8106 Chassis

    Chapter 3: AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card Controller Fabric Cards for the AT-SBx8106 Chassis There are two controller fabric cards for the AT-SBx8106 Chassis. The cards are listed here:  AT-SBx81CFC400 Card  AT-SBx81CFC960 Card The controller fabric cards are shown in Figure 31. AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card Figure 31.
  • Page 73 SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide This manual describes the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card. For information about the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card, refer to the SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC400 Card Installation Guide. Note You may not install both types of controller cards in the same chassis.

  • Page 74: Hardware Components On The At-Sbx81Cfc960 Card

    Chapter 3: AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card Hardware Components on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card The hardware components on the faceplate of the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card are identified in Figure 32 and briefly described in Table 23. eco-friendly Button Status Four Slots for 10Gbps SFP+ SBx Linecard LEDs Status LEDs...
  • Page 75 - A trunk between two chassis with the VCStack Plus feature. The transceivers are ordered separately. For a list of supported transceivers, refer to the Allied Telesis web site. For more information, refer to “SFP+ Slots” on page 84. Console RS-232 Port Provides local management of the switch.

  • Page 76: Guidelines

    Chapter 3: AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card Guidelines Here are several functions of the controller card: —  Chassis Management The controller card is used to monitor and configure the parameter settings on the Ethernet line cards. The controller card supports local management sessions through the Console RS-232 port and remote management sessions with Telnet, Secure Shell (SSH), or SNMP clients on workstations on your network.
  • Page 77 SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide controller card.  The chassis may have either one or two controller cards.  Two controller cards are recommended for redundancy and to increase the per slot backplane bandwidth from 80 to 160Gbps. ...

  • Page 78: Dual Controller Cards

    Chapter 3: AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card Dual Controller Cards You may install either one or two controller cards in the chassis. Here are the advantages to having two controller cards in the chassis.  Having a second controller card improves the performance of the chassis by increasing the backplane bandwidth for the Ethernet line cards.
  • Page 79 SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide One of the controller cards becomes the active master. In normal operations, this is the controller card in slot 5. The active master manages the system and processes CPU bound network traffic. The standby master runs all network protocol modules and is kept in sync with the active master card, so as to be available in hot-standby for near instantaneous fail over, if required.

  • Page 80: Sys Status Leds

    Chapter 3: AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card SYS Status LEDs The SYS (System) Status LEDs on the controller fabric card display general status information about the controller card, power supplies, and fan module. The LEDs are defined in Table 24. Table 24. SYS (System) Status LEDs State Description Solid Green Indicates that the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller...
  • Page 81 SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Table 24. SYS (System) Status LEDs (Continued) State Description Solid Green Indicates that the fan module is operating properly. Flashing Indicates that the fan module has a problem. The Amber fans are operating below the normal operating range or have stopped.

  • Page 82: Eco-Friendly Button

    Chapter 3: AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card eco-friendly Button You may use the eco-friendly button on the controller card to turn the LEDs on or off. You may turn off the LEDs when you are not using them to monitor the control and Ethernet line cards, to conserve electricity. When the LEDs are off, the overall power consumption of the chassis is slightly reduced, approximately 3 watts in a system with 240 active copper ports.

  • Page 83: Sbx Linecard Status Leds

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide SBx Linecard Status LEDs The SBx Linecard Status LEDs display general status information about the Ethernet line cards and controller cards. There are twelve LEDs, numbered 1 to 12. LEDs 1 to 6 correspond to slots 1 to 6 in the AT- SBx8106 Chassis.

  • Page 84: Sfp+ Slots

    SFP+ Slots The controller card has four SFP+ slots on the front panel. The slots are numbered 1 to 4 and may be used with Allied Telesis AT-SP10TW direct connect cables or SFP+ 10G transceivers for the following functions. ...

  • Page 85: Table 26. Leds For The Sfp+ Slots On The At-Sbx81Cfc960 Controller Card

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Table 26. Table 26. LEDs for the SFP+ Slots on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Card State Description Solid Green The transceiver has established a link with a network device. Flashing The transceiver is transmitting or receiving data at Green 10Gbps.

  • Page 86: Console (Rs-232) Port

    Chapter 3: AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card Console (RS-232) Port The Console Port is used to conduct local management sessions with the switch. Local management sessions are established with a terminal or PC with a terminal emulation program, and the management cable that comes with the card.

  • Page 87: Ethernet Management Port (Net Mgmt)

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Ethernet Management Port (NET MGMT) The controller card uses the NET MGMT port as a separate routed eth0 interface. The interface is not part of the switching matrix of the Ethernet line cards, but the CPU on the controller card can route traffic in or out of the port from the line cards.

  • Page 88: Table 27. Net Mgmt Port Led

    Chapter 3: AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card Table 27. NET MGMT Port LED State Description Solid Green The port has a valid 1000 Mbps link. Flashing The port is transmitting or receiving data at Green 1000 Mbps. Solid Amber The port has a valid 10 or 100 Mbps link. Flashing The port is transmitting or receiving data at Amber...

  • Page 89: Usb Port

    The USB port supports a flash drive. You may use a flash drive to perform the following management functions:  Use Allied Telesis Management Framework to provide a centralized network backup location.  Store backup copies of the configuration files on the AT- SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card.

  • Page 90: Reset Button

    Chapter 3: AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card Reset Button You may use the Reset button to reset either the controller card or all of the cards in the chassis. The action depends on the number of AT- SBx81CFC960 Controller Cards in the chassis and, if the chassis has two controller cards, whether you reset the active or standby master controller card.
  • Page 91 SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Note To reset individual line cards in the chassis, use the REBOOT or RELOAD command in the AlliedWare Plus Operating System. Section I: Hardware Overview...

  • Page 92: Alliedware Plus Software Releases For The Hardware Components

    Chapter 3: AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card AlliedWare Plus Software Releases for the Hardware Components Table 28 lists the releases of the AlliedWare Plus Operating System for the hardware components of the SwitchBlade x8106 product. Table 28. AlliedWare Plus Operating System Releases for the Hardware Components Model Number Initial Release...
  • Page 93 SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Table 28. AlliedWare Plus Operating System Releases for the Hardware Components Model Number Initial Release AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System 5.4.3 Power Supply AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module 5.4.2 Section I: Hardware Overview...
  • Page 94 Chapter 3: AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card Section I: Hardware Overview...

  • Page 95: Section Ii: Installing The Chassis

    Section II Installing the Chassis This section contains the following chapters:  Chapter 4, “Safety Precautions and Site Requirements” on page 97  Chapter 5, “Installing the Chassis in an Equipment Rack” on page 105  Chapter 6, “Installing the Power Supplies” on page 123 ...

  • Page 97: Chapter 4: Safety Precautions And Site Requirements

    Chapter 4 Safety Precautions and Site Requirements This chapter contains the safety precautions and guidelines for selecting a site for the chassis. The chapter contains the following sections:  “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 98  “Selecting a Site for the SwitchBlade x8106” on page 102 ...

  • Page 98: Reviewing Safety Precautions

    Chapter 4: Safety Precautions and Site Requirements Reviewing Safety Precautions Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the switch. Note The  indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available for viewing in portable document format (PDF) titled Translated Safety Statements from our web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support.
  • Page 99 SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Note Pluggable Equipment. The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.  E5 Caution Air vents must not be blocked and must have free access to the room ambient air for cooling.
  • Page 100 Remove all metal jewelry, such as rings and watches, before installing or removing a line card from a powered-on chassis.  Warning The chassis may be heavy and awkward to lift. Allied Telesis recommends that you get assistance when mounting the chassis in an equipment rack.  E28 Warning This unit might have more than one power cord.
  • Page 101 SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Warning Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connections to the branch circuits (e.g., use of power strips).  E37 Warning To reduce the risk of electric shock, the PoE ports on this product must not connect to cabling that is routed outside the building where...

  • Page 102: Selecting A Site For The Switchblade X8106

    Chapter 4: Safety Precautions and Site Requirements Selecting a Site for the SwitchBlade x8106 Please perform the following procedure to determine the suitability of the site for the chassis: 1. Verify that the equipment rack is safely secured so that it will not tip over.

  • Page 103: Figure 33: 100 - 125 Vac 125 V Nema 5-20 Plug And Receptacle

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Figure 33. 100 - 125 VAC 125 V NEMA 5-20 Plug and Receptacle Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 104: Installation Tools And Material

    Chapter 4: Safety Precautions and Site Requirements Installation Tools and Material Here are the installation tools and material you need to have to install the product. Installing the chassis in an equipment rack requires the following items:  #2 Phillips-head screwdriver ...

  • Page 105: Chapter 5: Installing The Chassis In An Equipment Rack

    Chapter 5 Installing the Chassis in an Equipment Rack This chapter describes how to install the AT-SBx8106 Chassis in an equipment rack. This chapter contains the following sections:  “Required Tools and Material” on page 106  “Preparing the Equipment Rack” on page 107 ...

  • Page 106: Required Tools And Material

     #2 Phillips-head 20 inch-lbs torque screwdriver (optional) Warning The chassis may be heavy and awkward to lift. Allied Telesis recommends that you get assistance when mounting the chassis in an equipment rack.  E30 Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 107: Preparing The Equipment Rack

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Preparing the Equipment Rack This section explains how to prepare the equipment rack for the chassis. The procedure requires the following items:  #2 Phillips-head screwdriver (not provided)  Two equipment rack screws (not provided) To prepare the equipment rack for the AT-SBx8106 Chassis, perform the following procedure: Caution...

  • Page 108: Figure 34: Reserving Vertical Rack Space

    Chapter 5: Installing the Chassis in an Equipment Rack Figure 34. Reserving Vertical Rack Space Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 109: Figure 35: Rack Mounting Hole Locations

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide 3. Identify the lowest 1/2” screw hole pattern on the rack mounting rails within the space reserved for the AT-SBx8106 Chassis. 4. Install one rack mount screw in each vertical rail, at the same height in the top screw hole of the lowest 1/2”...

  • Page 110: Unpacking The At-Sbx8106 Chassis

    2. Verify the contents of the shipping container by referring to Figure 36 here and Figure 37 on page 111. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance. One AT-SBx8106 Chassis One AT-SBxFAN06 Module pre-...

  • Page 111: Figure 37: Components Of The At-Sbx8106 Chassis (Continued)

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Two equipment rack brackets pre-installed on the sides of the chassis. One shipping brace pre-installed diagonally across the line card slots on the front panel One wrist strap Figure 37. Components of the AT-SBx8106 Chassis (Continued) Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 112: Removing The Rubber Feet

    To remove the rubber feet, perform the following procedure: Warning The chassis may be heavy and awkward to lift. Allied Telesis recommends that you get assistance when lifting the chassis. Note Do not remove the shipping brace from the front of the chassis until after the unit is installed in the equipment rack.

  • Page 113: Figure 39: Removing The Rubber Feet

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Figure 39. Removing the Rubber Feet 3. Turn the chassis over. Go to the next procedure, “Adjusting the Equipment Rack Brackets” on page 114. Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 114: Adjusting The Equipment Rack Brackets

    Chapter 5: Installing the Chassis in an Equipment Rack Adjusting the Equipment Rack Brackets The chassis has two pre-installed equipment rack brackets. You may adjust the brackets so that the front of the chassis is flush with, extends beyond, or is recessed behind the front of the equipment rack. You may also install the brackets so that the rear panel of the chassis is flush with the front of the equipment rack.

  • Page 115: Figure 40: Rack Mounting Bracket Locations

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide “Dim X” Factory Installed - Flush with Rack Rails “Dim X” “Dim X” “Dim X” Figure 40. Rack Mounting Bracket Locations Front panel facing towards the rear of the equipment rack. Figure 41.

  • Page 116: Installing The Chassis In The Equipment Rack

    Warning The chassis may be heavy and awkward to lift. Allied Telesis recommends that you get assistance when mounting the chassis in an equipment rack.  E30...

  • Page 117: Figure 42: Lifting The At-Sbx8106 Chassis Into The Equipment Rack

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide 2. Lift the AT-SBx8106 Chassis into the equipment rack and set the bottom of the equipment rack brackets firmly on the two equipment rack screws you installed in “Preparing the Equipment Rack” on page 107, as shown in Figure 42.

  • Page 118: Figure 43: Installing The Rack Mount Screws

    Figure 43. Installing the Rack Mount Screws 5. Tighten all six screws shown in Figure 44 on page 119 to secure the chassis to the equipment rack, Allied Telesis recommends tightening the screws to 10 inch-lbs. Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 119: Figure 44: Tightening The Rack Mount Screws

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Screws Screws Figure 44. Tightening the Rack Mount Screws 6. Go to “Removing the Shipping Brace” on page 120. Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 120: Removing The Shipping Brace

    Chapter 5: Installing the Chassis in an Equipment Rack Removing the Shipping Brace Now that the chassis is installed in the equipment rack, you may remove the shipping brace from the front of the unit. To remove the shipping brace, remove the six mounting screws with a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver (not provided).

  • Page 121: Installing The Chassis Grounding Wire

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Installing the Chassis Grounding Wire This procedure explains how to connect a grounding wire to the chassis. The chassis requires a permanent connection for the line cards and power supplies to a good earth ground. The procedure requires the following items: ...

  • Page 122: Figure 48: Attaching The Grounding Wire To The Grounding Lug

    4. Install the grounding lug on the rear panel of the chassis, as shown in Figure 49. Allied Telesis recommends tightening the screws to 20 inch-lbs. Figure 49. Installing the Grounding Lug and Wire 5. Connect the other end of the grounding wire to the building protective earth.

  • Page 123: Chapter 6: Installing The Power Supplies

    Chapter 6 Installing the Power Supplies This chapter explains how to install the power supplies. It has the following sections:  “Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)” on page 124  “Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies” on page 125 ...

  • Page 124: Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge (Esd)

    Chapter 6: Installing the Power Supplies Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) To protect the equipment from damage by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) during the installation procedure, observe proper ESD protection when handling the SwitchBlade x8106 line cards and power supplies. You should be properly grounded with a wrist or foot strap.

  • Page 125: Installing At-Sbxpwrsys1 Or At-Sbxpwrsys2 Ac System Power Supplies

    System power supplies are installed in slots C and D in the chassis. Refer to Figure 51 on page 126. If you are installing only one power supply, you may install it in either slot, but Allied Telesis recommends slot D because the slot does not come with a blank power supply panel.

  • Page 126: Figure 51: Power Supply Slots

    Chapter 6: Installing the Power Supplies AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AT-SBxPWRPOE1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 Power Supply Slots Power Supply Slots Figure 51. Power Supply Slots Caution The AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRSYS2 Power Supplies will not work in slot A or B. 2. If the chassis already has a power supply in slot D, remove the blank power supply panel from slot C by lifting the blank panel handle and sliding it out of the slot, as shown in Figure 52.

  • Page 127: Figure 53: Items Included With The At-Sbxpwrsys1 Or At-Sbxpwrsys2 Ac System Power Supply

    3. Remove the new power supply from the shipping package and verify the package contents, listed in Figure 53 on page 127. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance. One AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or...

  • Page 128: Figure 54: Unlocking The Handle On The Power Supply

    Chapter 6: Installing the Power Supplies 4. Move the locking handle on the power supply to the unlocked or up position. See Figure 54 on page 128. Figure 54. Unlocking the Handle on the Power Supply 5. Align and insert the power supply into the power supply slot. Figure 55 shows the power supply installed in slot D.

  • Page 129: Figure 56: Lowering The Handle On The At-Sbxpwrsys1 Or At-Sbxpwrsys2 Ac System Power Supply

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide 6. Lower the power supply locking handle to secure the power supply to the chassis, as shown in Figure 56. Figure 56. Lowering the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT- SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply Note If the module does not fully seat in the chassis slot, check to be sure you are installing a system power supply and not a PoE power...
  • Page 130 Chapter 6: Installing the Power Supplies Note Retain the tie wrap that comes with the power supply. You will use it to secure the power cord to the chassis when you power on the unit in “Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply”...

  • Page 131: Installing At-Sbxpwrpoe1 Poe Power Supplies

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Installing AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supplies This section contains the installation procedure for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply. The module provides the power for the PoE+ ports on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card. For background information, refer to “Power Supplies and Power Supply Slots”...

  • Page 132: Figure 57: Removing The Blank Slot Cover From Power Supply Slot A

    3. Remove the power supply from the shipping package and verify that the shipping package contains the items listed in Figure 58 on page 133. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance. Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 133: Figure 58: Items Included With The At-Sbxpwrpoe1 Power Supply Module

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide One AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply Module One regional AC power cord One tie wrap Figure 58. Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply Module Note Store the packaging material in a safe location. You must use the original shipping material if you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis.

  • Page 134: Figure 59: Unlocking The Handle On The At-Sbxpwrpoe1 Power Supply

    Chapter 6: Installing the Power Supplies Figure 59. Unlocking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply 5. Align and insert the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Module into slot A or B. Figure 60 shows the power supply module aligned in slot A. Caution The AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supply will not work in slot C or Figure 60.

  • Page 135: Figure 61: Locking The Handle On The At-Sbxpwrpoe1 Power Supply

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide 6. Lower the locking handle of the power supply module to secure the module in the slot, as shown in Figure 61. Figure 61. Locking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply Note If the module does not fully seat in the chassis slot, check to be sure you are installing a PoE power supply and not a system power...

  • Page 136: Installing At-Sbxpwrsys1 Dc System Power Supplies

    System power supplies are installed in slots C and D in the chassis. Refer to Figure 51 on page 126. If you are installing only one power supply, you may install it in either slot, but Allied Telesis recommends slot D because the slot does not come with a blank power supply panel.

  • Page 137: Figure 62: Removing The Blank Slot Cover From Power Supply Slot C

    3. Remove the power supply from the shipping package and verify that the shipping package contains the items listed in Figure 63 on page 138. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance. Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 138: Figure 63: Items Included With The At-Sbxpwrsys1 Dc Power Supply Module

    Chapter 6: Installing the Power Supplies One AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply Module Two straight power wire ring lugs One grounding wire ring lug Two right angle power wire ring lugs Figure 63. Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply Module Note Store the packaging material in a safe location.

  • Page 139: Figure 64: On/Off Switch On The At-Sbxpwrsys1 Dc Power Supply

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide On/Off Switch Figure 64. On/Off Switch on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply 5. With a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver, loosen the handle locking screw on the power supply, as shown in Figure 65. Figure 65.

  • Page 140: Figure 66: Raising Handle On The At-Sbxpwrsys1 Dc Power Supply

    Chapter 6: Installing the Power Supplies Figure 66. Raising Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply 7. Align and insert the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 Module into slot C or D. Figure 67 shows the power supply installed in slot D. Caution The AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply will not work in slot A or B.

  • Page 141: Figure 68: Locking The Handle On The At-Sbxpwrsys1 Dc System Power Supply

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide 8. Lower the locking handle of the power supply module to secure the module in the slot, as shown in Figure 68. Figure 68. Locking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply Note Do not tighten the handle locking screw yet.
  • Page 142 Chapter 6: Installing the Power Supplies Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 143: Chapter 7: Installing The At-Sbx81Cfc960 Controller And Ethernet Line Cards

    Chapter 7 Installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller and Ethernet Line Cards This chapter describes how to install the controller and Ethernet line cards. The chapter has the following sections:  “Guidelines to Handling the Controller and Line Cards” on page 144 ...

  • Page 144: Guidelines To Handling The Controller And Line Cards

    Chapter 7: Installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller and Ethernet Line Cards Guidelines to Handling the Controller and Line Cards Please observe the following guidelines when handling controller cards, Ethernet line cards, and expansion modules:  The controller and line cards are hot swappable and can be installed or removed while the chassis is powered on.

  • Page 145: Figure 69: Aligning A Card In A Slot

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide CORRECT INCORRECT INCORRECT Figure 69. Aligning a Card in a Slot Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 146: Installing The At-Sbx81Cfc960 Controller Fabric Card

    2. Remove the new AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card from the shipping package and verify the package contents, listed in Table 71 on page 147. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance. Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 147: Figure 71: Items Included With The At-Sbx81Cfc960 Controller Fabric Card

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide One AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card One 2 m (6.6 ft) local management cable with RJ-45 (8P8C) and DB-9 (D-sub 9-pin) connectors. Figure 71. Items Included with the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card Note Store the packaging material in a safe location.

  • Page 148: Figure 73: Removing The Battery Insulator

    Chapter 7: Installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller and Ethernet Line Cards Figure 73. Removing the Battery Insulator 5. Move the locking handles on the front panel to the open position, as shown in Figure 74. Figure 74. Opening the Locking Handles on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card 6.

  • Page 149: Figure 75: Aligning The At-Sbx81Cfc960 Card In The Chassis Slot

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Figure 75. Aligning the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card in the Chassis Slot 7. Slowly and carefully slide the card into the slot. Caution Keep the card level with the chassis as you slide it into the slot. You might damage the components on the top or bottom of the card if you slide it in at an angle.

  • Page 150: Figure 76: Closing The Locking Levers On The At-Sbx81Cfc960 Controller Fabric Card

    Chapter 7: Installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller and Ethernet Line Cards Figure 76. Closing the Locking Levers on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card 9. Finger tighten the two thumbscrews on the card to secure the card to the chassis, as shown in Figure 77 on page 151. Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 151: Figure 77: Tightening The Thumb Screws On The At-Sbx81Cfc960 Card

    10. Tighten the screws with a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to secure the controller card to the chassis. Allied Telesis recommends tightening the screws to 5 inch-lbs. 11. if the chassis is to have two AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards, repeat this procedure to install the second card.

  • Page 152: Installing Expansion Modules In At-Sbx81Xlem Ethernet Line Cards

    To install an expansion module in the AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line Card, perform the following procedure: 1. Remove the AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line Card from the shipping package. If it is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance. Note Store the packaging material in a safe location.

  • Page 153: Figure 78: Removing The At-Sbx81Xlem Line Card From The Anti-Static Bag

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Figure 78. Removing the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card from the Anti-static 3. Place the card on a level surface. 4. With a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver, remove the two screws that secure the blank slot cover to the card. Refer to Figure 79. Figure 79.

  • Page 154: Figure 80: Removing The Blank Slot Cover From The At-Sbx81Xlem Line Card

    Chapter 7: Installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller and Ethernet Line Cards Figure 80. Removing the Blank Slot Cover from the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card 6. With your thumb and forefinger, pull out the retaining pin on the side of the line card and turn it clockwise one quarter turn so that it remains in the retracted position.

  • Page 155: Figure 81: Retracting The Retaining Pin On The At-Sbx81Xlem Line Card

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Figure 81. Retracting the Retaining Pin on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card 7. Remove the expansion module from its shipping container and anti- static bag. Refer to Figure 82. Figure 82. Removing the Expansion Module from the Anti-static Bag Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 156: Figure 83: Sliding The Expansion Module Into The At-Sbx81Xlem Line Card

    Chapter 7: Installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller and Ethernet Line Cards 8. Carefully align the expansion module in the slot, as shown in Figure 83, and slide it into the line card. Caution Keep the module level with the line card as you slide it into the slot. You might damage the components on the top or bottom of the module if you slide it in at an angle.

  • Page 157: Figure 84: Seating The Expansion Module On The Connector In The At-Sbx81Xlem Line Card

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Figure 84. Seating the Expansion Module on the Connector in the AT- SBx81XLEM Line Card 10. With a Phillips-head screwdriver, install the two screws from step 4 to secure the expansion module to the line card. Refer to Figure 85. Figure 85.

  • Page 158: Figure 86: Releasing The Retaining Pin

    Chapter 7: Installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller and Ethernet Line Cards Figure 86. Releasing the Retaining Pin 12. Retain the blank slot cover removed in step 5 and shown in Figure 87 by storing it in a safe location. You should reinstall it on the AT- SBx81XLEM Line Card if, at a later date, you remove the expansion module.

  • Page 159: Figure 88: Returning The Line Card To Its Anti-Static Bag

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Figure 88. Returning the Line Card to its Anti-static Bag 14. For instructions on how to install the line card in the chassis, go to “Installing the Ethernet Line Cards” on page 160. Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 160: Installing The Ethernet Line Cards

    Slot 6 Figure 89. Slots 1 to 4 for the Ethernet Line Cards 2. Remove the line card from the shipping package. If it is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance. Note Store the packaging material in a safe location. You should use the original shipping material if you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis.

  • Page 161: Figure 90: Removing An Ethernet Line Card From The Anti-Static Bag

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide 3. Carefully remove the Ethernet line card from the anti-static bag. Refer to Figure 90. Figure 90. Removing an Ethernet Line Card from the Anti-static Bag 4. Align the line card with the internal chassis card guides in the selected slot in the chassis.

  • Page 162: Figure 92: Seating An Ethernet Line Card On The Backplane Connector

    Chapter 7: Installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller and Ethernet Line Cards 5. Slowly and carefully slide the card into the slot. Caution Keep the card level with the chassis as you slide it into the slot. You might damage the components on the top or bottom of the card if you slide it in at an angle.

  • Page 163: Figure 93: Tightening The Thumb Screws On An Ethernet Line Card

    8. Tighten the two screws with a # 2 Phillips-head screwdriver to secure the line card to the chassis. Allied Telesis recommends tightening the screws to 5 inch-lbs. 9. Repeat this procedure to install the remaining Ethernet line cards. 10. After installing the line cards. go to “Installing the Blank Slot Covers” on page 164.

  • Page 164: Installing The Blank Slot Covers

    Chapter 7: Installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller and Ethernet Line Cards Installing the Blank Slot Covers After installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards and Ethernet line cards, check the front panel for unused slots and cover them with the blank slot covers included with the chassis, as explained in this procedure.
  • Page 165 SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Allied Telesis recommends tightening the screws to 5 inch-lbs. 4. Repeat this procedure to cover the remaining empty slots with blank slot covers. 5. Store any unused blank panels in a secure location for future use.
  • Page 166 Chapter 7: Installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller and Ethernet Line Cards Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 167: Chapter 8: Cabling The Ethernet Line Cards

    Chapter 8 Cabling the Ethernet Line Cards This chapter contains instructions on how to cable the ports and slots on the Ethernet line cards. The chapter has the following sections:  “Cabling Guidelines for Twisted Pair Ports” on page 168 ...

  • Page 168: Cabling Guidelines For Twisted Pair Ports

    Chapter 8: Cabling the Ethernet Line Cards Cabling Guidelines for Twisted Pair Ports This section applies to the twisted pair ports on the following line cards:  AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card  AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card  AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card Here are the guidelines to cabling the 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports on the cards: ...

  • Page 169: Connecting Cables To The At-Sbx81Gt40 Line Card

    Patch cables for the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card, in lengths of 1 meter and 3 meters with RJ point 5 and RJ-45 connectors, are available from Allied Telesis. Contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for information. Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 170: Figure 97: Connecting Cables To Ports On The At-Sbx81Gt40 Line Card

    Chapter 8: Cabling the Ethernet Line Cards Connecting a cable to a port in the top row. Release Tab Connecting a cable to a port in the bottom row. Figure 97. Connecting Cables to Ports on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 171: Guidelines To Installing Sfp, Sfp+, And Qsfp+ Transceivers

    When you do remove this cover, retain it for future use.  Your Allied Telesis sales representative can provide you with a list of supported transceivers for the line cards and expansion modules.

  • Page 172: Installing Sfp Or Sfp+ Transceivers

    Table 30 lists the basic types of transceivers supported by the above Ethernet line cards. For the model names of specific transceivers, refer to the SwitchBlade x8100 data sheet on the Allied Telesis web site. Table 30. Transceiver Support 10Gbps SFP+...

  • Page 173: Figure 98: Removing The Dust Cover From A Transceiver Slot

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide slot 1 on the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card. Figure 98. Removing the Dust Cover from a Transceiver Slot Note Do not remove the dust plug from a transceiver slot if you are not installing the transceiver at this time.

  • Page 174: Figure 100: Installing An Sfp+ Transceiver In The At-Sbx81Xs6 Line Card

    Chapter 8: Cabling the Ethernet Line Cards For slots on the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card, position the handle on top. Refer to Figure 100. Handle Figure 100. Installing an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card Note If you are ready to attach the fiber optic cable to the transceiver, continue with the next step.

  • Page 175: Figure 101: Removing The Dust Cover From A Transceiver

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Figure 101. Removing the Dust Cover from a Transceiver Note The dust cover protects the fiber optic port on the transceiver from dust contamination. It should not be removed until you are ready to connect the fiber optic cable.

  • Page 176: Figure 103: Attaching A Fiber Optic Cable To A Transceiver In The At-Sbx81Xs16 Line Card

    Chapter 8: Cabling the Ethernet Line Cards 5. Connect the fiber optic cable to the port on the transceiver, as shown in Figure 103 on page 176. The connector should snap into the port. Figure 103. Attaching a Fiber Optic Cable to a Transceiver in the AT- SBx81XS16 Line Card 6.

  • Page 177: Installing At-Sp10Tw Direct Connect Cables

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Installing AT-SP10TW Direct Connect Cables This procedure explains how to connect AT-SP10TW direct connect Twinax cables to the SFP+ slots in the following line cards and expansion module:  AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card ...

  • Page 178: Figure 105: Installing The At-Sp10Tw Cable In The At-Sbx81Xs16 Line Card Or At-Sbx81Xlem/Xs8 Expansion Module

    Chapter 8: Cabling the Ethernet Line Cards Note Do not remove the dust plug from an SFP+ slot if you are not installing the transceiver at this time. The dust plug protects the line card from dust contamination. 2. Slide the connector on the AT-SP10TW Cable into the slot until it clicks into place.

  • Page 179: Figure 106: Installing The At-Sp10Tw Cable In The At-Sbx81Xs6 Line Card

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Release Tab Figure 106. Installing the AT-SP10TW Cable in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card 3. Install the other end of the cable into an SFP+ slot on another network device. 4. Repeat this procedure to install additional AT-SP10TW Cables. Note To remove the connector and cable from the SFP+ slot, gently push on the connector, pull on the release tab, and slide the connector...

  • Page 180: Installing At-Qsfpcu Cables

    Chapter 8: Cabling the Ethernet Line Cards Installing AT-QSFPCU Cables This section contains instructions on how to install AT-QSFPCU Cables in the AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card. You can use the cables in place of fiber optic cables and transceivers for 40GbE links of up to 1 or 3 meters.

  • Page 181: Figure 108: Sliding The At-Qsfpcu Cable Into The Slot

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Release Tab Figure 108. Sliding the AT-QSFPCU Cable into the Slot 3. Install the other end of the cable into a compatible QSFP+ slot on another network device. 4. Repeat this procedure to install additional AT-QSFPCU Cables. Note To remove the connector and cable from the slot, gently push on the connector, pull on the release tab, and slide the connector from the...

  • Page 182: Installing At-Qsfpsr Or At-Qsfplr4 Transceivers

    Chapter 8: Cabling the Ethernet Line Cards Installing AT-QSFPSR or AT-QSFPLR4 Transceivers This section contains the procedure for installing AT-QSFPSR or AT- QSFPLR4 transceivers in the slots on the AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module. Note The AT-QSFPSR and AT-QSFPLR4 transceivers are only supported in the AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module.

  • Page 183: Chapter 9: Cabling The At-Sbx81Cfc960 Controller Fabric Card

    Chapter 9 Cabling the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card This chapter contains instructions on how to cable the ports on the AT- SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card. The chapter has the following sections:  “Cabling the NET MGMT Port” on page 184 ...

  • Page 184: Cabling The Net Mgmt Port

    Chapter 9: Cabling the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card Cabling the NET MGMT Port For background information on the NET MGMT port on the controller card, refer to “Ethernet Management Port (NET MGMT)” on page 87. Note The NET MGMT port is referred to as “eth0” in the management software.
  • Page 185 SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide After cabling the NET MGMT port, do one of the following:  To install and cable additional transceivers, go to the appropriate section in this chapter for instructions.  After cabling all the ports in the chassis, go to Chapter 10, “Powering On the Chassis”...

  • Page 186: Installing Sfp+ Transceivers

    For background information on the SFP+ slots on the controller card, refer to “SFP+ Slots” on page 84. A list of supported SFP+ transceivers can be found on the Allied Telesis web site. Note The transceiver slots on the controller card do not support 1000Mbps SFP transceivers.

  • Page 187: Figure 109: Removing A Dust Cover From An Sfp+ Slot In The At-Sbx81Cfc960 Controller Fabric Card

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Figure 109. Removing a Dust Cover from an SFP+ Slot in the AT- SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card Note To protect the controller card from dust contamination, do not remove the dust plug from a transceiver slot until you are ready to install the transceiver.

  • Page 188: Figure 111: Installing An Sfp+ Transceiver In The At-Sbx81Cfc960 Controller Fabric Card

    Chapter 9: Cabling the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card Figure 111. Installing an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card Note If you are ready to attach the fiber optic cable to the transceiver, continue with the next step. Otherwise, repeat steps 1 to 3 to install additional SFP+ transceivers in the card.

  • Page 189: Figure 113: Positioning The Handle On The Transceiver

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Note The dust cover protects the fiber optic port on the SFP+ transceiver from dust contamination. Do not remove it until you are ready to connect the fiber optic cable. 5. Verify the position of the handle on the transceiver. If the transceiver is in slot 1 or 3, the handle should be in the upright position, as shown in Figure 113.

  • Page 190: Figure 114: Attaching A Fiber Optic Cable To An Sfp+ Transceiver In The At-Sbx81Cfc960 Controller Fabric Card

    Chapter 9: Cabling the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card Figure 114. Attaching a Fiber Optic Cable to an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card 7. Repeat this procedure to install additional SFP+ transceivers in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card. 8.

  • Page 191: Installing At-Sp10Tw Cables

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Installing AT-SP10TW Cables This procedure explains how to connect AT-SP10TW Cables to the SFP+ slots in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card. The cables may be used in place of fiber optic cables and transceivers for 10 Gbps links of up to seven meters.

  • Page 192: Figure 115: Installing An At-Sp10Tw Cable In The At-Sbx81Cfc960 Controller Fabric Card

    Chapter 9: Cabling the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card Release Tab Release Tab Figure 115. Installing an AT-SP10TW Cable in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card 3. Install the other end of the cable into an SFP+ slot on another network device. 4.

  • Page 193: Chapter 10: Powering On The Chassis

    Chapter 10 Powering On the Chassis This chapter describes how to power on the chassis and monitor the initialization process. The chapter contains the following sections:  “Verifying the Installation” on page 194  “Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply”...

  • Page 194: Verifying The Installation

    Chapter 10: Powering On the Chassis Verifying the Installation Please perform the following procedure before powering on the chassis: 1. Verify that the grounding lug on the back panel of the chassis is properly grounded. For instructions, refer to “Installing the Chassis Grounding Wire”...

  • Page 195: Powering On The At-Sbxpwrsys1 Or At-Sbxpwrsys2 Ac System Power Supply

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply The procedure in this section explains how to power on the AT- SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC Power Supplies in slots C and D on the front panel.

  • Page 196: Figure 117. Connecting The Ac Power Cord For The At-Sbxpwrsys1 Or At-Sbxpwrsys2 Ac System Power Supply

    Chapter 10: Powering On the Chassis 2. Plug the AC power cord that comes with the power supply into a plug whose corresponding slot on the front panel has a system power supply. If there are two system power supplies, you may power on either supply first.

  • Page 197: Figure 118. Securing The Power Cord For The At-Sbxpwrsys1 Or At- Sbxpwrsys2 Ac System Power Supply To An Anchor

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Anchor Figure 118. Securing the Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT- SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply to an Anchor 4. Connect the power cord to an appropriate AC power source to power on the power supply.

  • Page 198: Powering On At-Sbxpwrpoe1 Power Supplies

    Chapter 10: Powering On the Chassis Powering On AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies If you have not already installed the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies, refer to “Installing AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supplies” on page 131 for installation instructions. To power on the power supplies, perform the following procedure: 1.

  • Page 199: Figure 120: Securing The Power Cord For The At-Sbxpwrpoe1 Power Supply To An Anchor

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide 3. Use the twist tie that comes with the power supply to secure the cord to an anchor on the chassis, as shown in Figure 120. Anchor Figure 120. Securing the Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply to an Anchor 4.

  • Page 200: Figure 121: Dress And Secure Ac Power Cords

    Chapter 10: Powering On the Chassis Figure 121. Dress and Secure AC Power Cords 6. Go to “Monitoring the Initialization Process” on page 227. Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 201: Powering On The At-Sbxpwrsys1 Dc System Power Supply

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply This section contains instructions on how to power on the AT- SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply. For installation instructions, refer to “Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supplies” on page 136. The power supply unit has a ground connection and positive and negative DC terminals.

  • Page 202: Figure 122: Components Of The At-Sbxpwrsys1 Dc Power Supply

    Chapter 10: Powering On the Chassis The components of the power supply are identified in Figure 122. Positive (+) Negative (-) On/Off Terminal Terminal Switch Plastic Locking Cover Handle Screw Locking Ground Post Handle with Nut and Washer Figure 122. Components of the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply Warning As a safety precaution, install a circuit breaker with a minimum value of 50 Amps between the equipment and the DC power source.

  • Page 203: Choosing A Method For Attaching The Grounding Wire

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Choosing a You may attach the grounding wire to the power supply using the supplied terminal, shown in Figure 123, or bare wire. Method for Attaching the Grounding Wire Figure 123. Grounding Wire Terminal The two methods are described in the following sections: ...

  • Page 204: Figure 126: Removing The Nut And Washer From The Grounding Post

     You may route the cable either above or below the locking handle.  Allied Telesis recommends tightening the nut and washer to 26 inch-lbs. The grounding wire is illustrated in Figure 127 on page 205. Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 205: Figure 127: Installing The Grounding Wire

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Grounding wire Figure 127. Installing the Grounding Wire 5. Connect the other end of the grounding wire to the building protective earth. Warning When installing this equipment, always ensure that the power supply ground connection is installed first and disconnected last.

  • Page 206: Connecting The Grounding Wire With Bare Wire

    Chapter 10: Powering On the Chassis Connecting the To attach the grounding wire to the power supply with bare wire, perform the following procedure: Grounding Wire with Bare Wire 1. Prepare an adequate length of solid or stranded 10 AWG grounding wire by stripping it as shown in Figure 128.

  • Page 207: Figure 130: Securing The Bare Grounding Wire To The Grounding Post

    Figure 130. Figure 130. Securing the Bare Grounding Wire to the Grounding Post Allied Telesis recommends tightening the nut and washer to 26 inch- lbs. After connecting the grounding wire, go to “Choosing a Method for Attaching the Power Wires”...

  • Page 208: Choosing A Method For Attaching The Power Wires

    Chapter 10: Powering On the Chassis Choosing a The AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply comes with the two sets of power wire terminals shown in Figure 131. You may use either set to Method for connect the positive (+) and negative (-) wires to the terminal block on the Attaching the power supply.

  • Page 209: Figure 132: Stripping The Power Wires

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Figure 132. Stripping the Power Wires Note You must use stranded wires with the terminal lugs. You may not use solid wires. 2. Insert the power wires into the terminals included with the power supply and use a crimping tool to secure the wires to the terminals.

  • Page 210: Figure 134: On/Off Switch On The At-Sbxpwrsys1 Dc Power Supply

    Chapter 10: Powering On the Chassis On/Off Switch Figure 134. On/Off Switch on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply 4. Use a #1 Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the two screws on the plastic cover over the positive and negative terminals on the power supply and slide the cover to the right, as shown in Figure 135 on page 211.

  • Page 211: Figure 135: Opening The Plastic Cover

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Figure 135. Opening the Plastic Cover 5. Use a #3 Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the two screws from the positive and negative terminals, as shown in Figure 136 on page 212. Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 212: Figure 136: Removing The Terminal Screws

    You may attach the terminals with the wires either above or below the terminal block. Figure 137 on page 213 shows the positive wire above the terminal block. Allied Telesis recommends tightening the screw to 30 to 40 inch-lbs. Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 213: Figure 137: Connecting The Positive (+) Power Wire With A Straight Terminal

    You may attach the terminals with the wires either above or below the terminal block. Figure 138 on page 214 shows the wires above the terminal block. Allied Telesis recommends tightening the screw to 30 to 40 inch-lbs. Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 214: Figure 138: Connecting The Negative (-) Power Wire With A Straight Terminal

    Chapter 10: Powering On the Chassis Figure 138. Connecting the Negative (-) Power Wire with a Straight Terminal Warning Check to see if there are any exposed copper strands coming from the installed wires. When this installation is done correctly there should be no exposed copper wire strands extending from the terminal block.

  • Page 215: Figure 139: Closing The Plastic Cover Over The Terminal Connectors

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Figure 139. Closing the Plastic Cover over the Terminal Connectors 9. With a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver, tighten the handle locking screw to secure the power supply to the chassis. See Figure 140 on page 216.

  • Page 216: Figure 140: Tightening The Handle Locking Screw

    Chapter 10: Powering On the Chassis Handle locking screw Figure 140. Tightening the Handle Locking Screw 10. Before attaching the power wires from the power supply to the circuit breaker in the wiring closet, check that the circuit breaker is off. 11.

  • Page 217: Connecting The Dc Power Wires With The Right Angle Terminals

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Connecting the To connect the DC power wires to the positive and negative terminals on the power supply with the right angle terminals, perform the following DC Power Wires procedure: with the Right Angle Terminals 1.

  • Page 218: Figure 143: Removing The Plastic Cover

    Chapter 10: Powering On the Chassis 4. Using a #1 Phillips-head screwdriver, remove the two screws that secure the plastic cover over the positive and negative terminals and remove the plastic cover from the power supply, as shown in Figure 143. You may need to lift the locking handle slightly to access the bottom screw.

  • Page 219: Figure 144: Removing The Terminal Screws

    The positive terminal is on the left. Refer to Figure 145 on page 220. Allied Telesis recommends tightening the screw to 30 to 40 inch-lbs. Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 220: Figure 145: Connecting The Positive (+) Power Wire With A Right Angle Terminal

    5. The negative terminal is on the right. Refer to Figure 146 on page 221. Allied Telesis recommends tightening the screw to 30 to 40 inch-lbs. Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 221: Figure 146: Connecting The Negative (-) Power Wire With A Right Angle Terminal

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Figure 146. Connecting the Negative (-) Power Wire with a Right Angle Terminal Warning Check to see if there are any exposed copper strands coming from the installed wires. When this installation is done correctly there should be no exposed copper wire strands extending from the terminal block.

  • Page 222: Figure 147: Tightening The Handle Locking Screw

    Chapter 10: Powering On the Chassis Handle locking screw Figure 147. Tightening the Handle Locking Screw 9. Before attaching the power wires from the power supply to the circuit breaker in the wiring closet, check that the circuit breaker is off. 10.

  • Page 223: Connecting Bare Dc Power Wires

    You may attach the wire to the terminal so that it extends either above or below the terminal block. Figure 149 on page 224 shows the wire above the terminal block. Allied Telesis recommends tightening the screw to 30 to 40 inch-lbs.

  • Page 224: Figure 149: Connecting The Positive Lead Wire

    Chapter 10: Powering On the Chassis Figure 149. Connecting the Positive Lead Wire 5. Wrap the negative lead wire clockwise around the remaining terminal screw and secure the screw and wire to the negative terminal connection on the terminal block with a #3 Phillips-head screwdriver, as shown in Figure 150 on page 225.

  • Page 225: Figure 150: Connecting The Negative Lead Wire

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Figure 150. Connecting the Negative Lead Wire Allied Telesis recommends tightening the screw to 30 to 40 inch-lbs. Warning Check to see if there are any exposed copper strands coming from the installed wires.
  • Page 226 Chapter 10: Powering On the Chassis 7. With a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver, tighten the handle locking screw to secure the power supply to the chassis. See Figure 140 on page 216. 8. Before attaching the power wires from the power supply to the circuit breaker in the wiring closet, check that the circuit breaker is off.

  • Page 227: Monitoring The Initialization Process

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Monitoring the Initialization Process The line and controller cards perform an initialization process when you power or reset the chassis. The initialization process takes approximately three minutes to complete. The line cards do not begin to forward traffic from their ports until the process is finished.

  • Page 228: Figure 151: Switch Initialization Messages

    Verifying release... OK Booting... Starting base/first... [ OK ] Mounting virtual filesystems... [ OK ] Allied Telesis Inc. AlliedWare Plus (TM) v5.4.4 Current release filename: SBx81CFC960-5.4.4-0.0.rel Original release filename: SBx81CFC960-5.4.4-.0.rel Built: Thu Dec 19 21:30:52 NZDT 2013 Mounting static filesystems...

  • Page 229: Figure 152: Switch Initialization Messages (Continued)

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Received event network.active 08:00:54 awplus-1.5 chassis[2138]: Card 1.2 (AT-SBx81GT24) has joined the chassis 08:00:54 awplus-1.5 chassis[2138]: Card 1.1 (AT-SBx81GT24) has joined the chassis 08:00:55 awplus-1.5 chassis[2138]: Card 1.3 (AT-SBx81XS6) has joined the chassis 08:00:55 awplus-1.5 chassis[2138]: Card 1.4 (AT-SBx81GP24) has joined the chassis...
  • Page 230 Chapter 10: Powering On the Chassis Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 231: Chapter 11: Verifying The Hardware Operations Of The Chassis

    “Using the LEDs to Verify the Chassis” on page 232  “Using Local Management to Verify the Chassis” on page 234 Note Allied Telesis recommends using both methods to confirm the initial operations of the chassis, controller cards, and line cards.

  • Page 232: Using The Leds To Verify The Chassis

    LED is solid green. If the LED is off, the fan module has a problem or failed. Power off the chassis and contact your Allied Telesis representative for assistance. Do not operate the chassis without a fully operational fan unit.
  • Page 233 SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide prevents them from completing the initialization process. Power off the chassis and replace the cards. 5. To check the status of the Ethernet line cards, inspect the SBx Linecard Status LEDs on the controller card. (If the chassis has two controller cards, you may use the LEDs on either card.) A line card is operating normally when its corresponding LED is solid green.

  • Page 234: Using Local Management To Verify The Chassis

    Chapter 11: Verifying the Hardware Operations of the Chassis Using Local Management to Verify the Chassis This section explains how to use the commands in the AlliedWare Plus Operating System on the controller card to confirm the operations of the chassis.

  • Page 235: Verifying The Chassis With The Alliedware Plus Commands

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide 3. Configure the VT-100 terminal or terminal emulation program as follows:  Baud rate: 115,200 bps  Data bits: 8  Parity: None  Stop bits: 1  Flow controller: None Note The port settings are for a DEC VT100 or ANSI terminal, or an equivalent terminal emulator program.

  • Page 236: Figure 155: Show Card Command

    Card, use the SHOW POWER-INLINE or SHOW POWER-INLINE INTERFACE command in the User Exec or Privileged Exec mode. For information about the command line interface, refer to the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches on the Allied Telesis web site. Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 237: Chapter 12: Troubleshooting

    Note If you are unable to resolve a hardware problem with the instructions in this chapter, contact Allied Telesis Technical Support for further assistance. Refer to “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 18 for contact information. The following troubleshooting information is available: ...

  • Page 238: At-Sbxpwrsys1, At-Sbxpwrsys2, Or At-Sbxpwrpoe1 Ac Power Supplies

    Chapter 12: Troubleshooting AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, or AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supplies The AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supply are operating normally when the AC and DC LEDs are solid green and the Fault LED is off.
  • Page 239 SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Caution The power supply interfaces are not hot swappable and should only be serviced by an authorized service technician. Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 240: At-Sbxpwrsys1 Dc Power Supply

    Chapter 12: Troubleshooting AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply If you suspect a problem with the DC power supply, examine its LEDs. The power supply is operating normally when the DC IN and DC OUT LEDs are solid green and the Fault LED is off. Possible fault conditions and their solutions are described here: Fault Condition 1: If the DC IN LED is off, the power supply is not receiving power, has overheated and been disabled, or has failed and needs to be...
  • Page 241 SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide  The control card may not be able to detect the DC power supply because it is not running the most recent version of the management software. For instructions on how to verify the software version on the control card, refer to “Using Local Management to Verify the Chassis”...

  • Page 242: Ethernet Line Cards

    Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Ethernet Line Cards A quick and easy way to check the overall heath of the Ethernet line cards in the chassis is with the SBx STATUS LEDs on the controller card. (If the chassis has two controller cards, you may use the LEDs on either card.) There are twelve LEDs, numbered 1 to 12.

  • Page 243: Table 31. Alliedware Plus Operating System Releases For The At-Sbx81Xlem Line Card

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide  Use the SHOW CARD command to display card status information, as shown in Figure 155 on page 236. If the problem is with the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card, check the following items: ...
  • Page 244 Chapter 12: Troubleshooting To determine the version number of the operating system on the controller card, start a management session on the chassis and issue the SHOW SYSTEM command in the Privileged Exec mode. For instructions, refer to “Displaying the Management Software Version Number”...

  • Page 245: Twisted Pair Ports

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Twisted Pair Ports This section applies to the twisted pair ports on the following devices:  AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card  AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card  AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card  AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module ...
  • Page 246 Chapter 12: Troubleshooting to match the speeds of the network devices.  The ports must be set to Auto-Negotiation, the default setting, to operate at 1000Mbps or 10Gbps.  The default duplex mode setting for the ports is Auto-Negotiation. This setting is appropriate for ports connected to network devices that also support Auto-Negotiation for duplex modes.

  • Page 247: Power Over Ethernet

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Power Over Ethernet This section applies only to the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card. Each port has two LEDs. The left LED provides port link and activity status and the right LED provides PoE status information. The PoE LED is solid green when a port is delivering power to a powered device (PD).
  • Page 248 Chapter 12: Troubleshooting  Try connecting the PD to a port on a different AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card. Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 249: Fiber Optic Or Twisted Pair Transceivers

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Fiber Optic or Twisted Pair Transceivers This section applies to Ethernet line cards and expansion modules with transceiver slots. The L/A LEDs on the transceiver slots are solid or flashing green when transceivers have links to end nodes.

  • Page 250: At-Sbx81Cfc960 Controller Fabric Card

    Chapter 12: Troubleshooting AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card If the chassis has one controller card and the card fails, all network operations stop. The Ethernet line cards stop forwarding all network traffic until the controller card is replaced. If the chassis has two controller cards and one fails, the Ethernet line cards continue to forward traffic, but the bandwidth of the backplane is reduced, which, depending on the number of Ethernet line cards present and the amount of traffic traversing the backplane, may result in slower...

  • Page 251: At-Sbxfan06 Fan Module

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module The AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module is operating correctly when the POWER LED on the module is solid green. If the LED on the fan module is off, check the FAN LED in the SYS STATUS section on the active master controller card.

  • Page 252: Local (Console) Management Session

    Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Local (Console) Management Session If you are unable to establish a local management session with the switch through the Console RS-232 port on the controller card, do the following:  Check to be sure that the RJ-45 serial management cable is securely connected to the Console RS-232 port on the controller card and the RS-232 port on the terminal or personal computer.

  • Page 253: Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-Couplers)

    No corrective steps are required. If the PSU LED is solid amber but the LEDs on the power supplies indicate normal operations, there may be a problem with a power supply interface. Contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance.
  • Page 254 Chapter 12: Troubleshooting Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 255: Chapter 13: Replacing Modules

    Chapter 13 Replacing Modules This chapter contains procedures on how to replace modules in the unit. The chapter contains the following sections:  “Replacing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, or AT- SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply” on page 256  “Replacing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply” on page 262 ...

  • Page 256: Replacing The At-Sbxpwrsys1, At-Sbxpwrsys2, Or At-Sbxpwrpoe1 Power Supply

    Allied Telesis recommends generating a backup copy of the configuration file in the controller card before removing or replacing a power supply. For instructions, refer to the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches on the Allied Telesis web site. Note The power supplies are hot swappable.

  • Page 257: Figure 156: Disconnecting The Ac Power Cord From The Ac Socket On The Back Panel

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Figure 156. Disconnecting the AC Power Cord from the AC Socket on the Back Panel 2. Lift the locking hand on the power supply. Refer to Figure 157 on page 258. Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 258: Figure 157: Lifting The Locking Handle On The Power Supply

    Chapter 13: Replacing Modules Figure 157. Lifting the Locking Handle on the Power Supply 3. Carefully pull on the locking handle to slide the power supply from the chassis. Refer to Figure 158 on page 259. Warning The power supply is heavy. Use both hands to hold the module as you remove it from the chassis.

  • Page 259: Figure 158: Removing The Power Supply From The Chassis

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Figure 158. Removing the Power Supply from the Chassis 4. Do one of the following:  To install a new power supply, refer to Chapter 6, “Installing the Power Supplies” on page 123. ...

  • Page 260: Figure 159: Installing A Blank Power Supply Slot Cover

    Chapter 13: Replacing Modules Figure 159. Installing a Blank Power Supply Slot Cover 6. Lower the locking handle to secure the slot cover in the slot. Refer to Figure 160 on page 261. Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 261: Figure 160: Lowering The Locking Handle On The Power Supply Slot Cover

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Figure 160. Lowering the Locking Handle on the Power Supply Slot Cover Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 262: Replacing The At-Sbxpwrsys1 Dc Power Supply

    Allied Telesis recommends creating a backup copy of the configuration file in the controller card before removing or replacing a power supply. For instructions, refer to the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches on the Allied Telesis web site. Note The power supply is hot swappable.

  • Page 263: Figure 161: Loosening The Screw On The Locking Handle

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Figure 161. Loosening the Screw on the Locking Handle Note If the power wires are connected to the terminal block with the right angle terminals, go to step 5. 4. Use a #1 screwdriver to loosen the two screws that secure the plastic cover over the terminal block and slide the cover to the right.

  • Page 264: Figure 162: Opening The Plastic Window On The Terminal Block

    Chapter 13: Replacing Modules Figure 162. Opening the Plastic Window on the Terminal Block 5. Use a #3 screwdriver to remove the negative (-) lead wire from the terminal block. The negative lead wire is on the right. Refer to Figure 163 on page 265.

  • Page 265: Figure 163: Removing The Negative Lead Wire

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Figure 163. Removing the Negative Lead Wire 6. Use a #3 screwdriver to remove the positive (+) lead wire from the terminal block. Refer to Figure 164 on page 266. Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 266: Figure 164: Removing The Positive Lead Wire From The Terminal Block

    Chapter 13: Replacing Modules Figure 164. Removing the Positive Lead Wire from the Terminal Block 7. Reinstall the two screws on the negative (-) and positive (+) terminals. Refer to Figure 165 on page 267. Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 267: Figure 165: Reinstalling The Screws On The Positive And Negative Terminals

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Figure 165. Reinstalling the Screws on the Positive and Negative Terminals 8. Slide the plastic cover to the left and lightly tighten the two screws to secure it in place. Refer to Figure 166 on page 268. Caution Do not over tighten the screws or you may crack or break the plastic cover.

  • Page 268: Figure 166: Closing The Plastic Cover

    Chapter 13: Replacing Modules Figure 166. Closing the Plastic Cover 9. Use an 8 mm wrench to remove the grounding wire from the grounding post. Refer to Figure 167 on page 269. Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 269: Figure 167: Removing The Grounding Wire

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Figure 167. Removing the Grounding Wire 10. Reinstall the nut and washer on the grounding post. Refer to Figure 168 on page 270. Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 270: Figure 168: Reinstalling The Nut And Washer On The Grounding Post

    Chapter 13: Replacing Modules Figure 168. Reinstalling the Nut and Washer on the Grounding Post 11. Lift the locking handle and slide the power supply from the chassis. Refer to Figure 169 on page 271. Warning The power supply is heavy. Use both hands to hold the module as you remove it from the chassis.

  • Page 271: Figure 169: Lifting The Locking Handle And Removing The Power Supply

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Figure 169. Lifting the Locking Handle and Removing the Power Supply 12. Do one of the following:  To install a new power supply, refer to Chapter 6, “Installing the Power Supplies” on page 123. ...

  • Page 272: Figure 170: Installing A Blank Power Supply Slot Cover

    Chapter 13: Replacing Modules Figure 170. Installing a Blank Power Supply Slot Cover 14. Lower the locking handle to secure the slot cover to the slot. Refer to Figure 171 on page 273. Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 273: Figure 171: Lowering The Locking Handle On The Power Supply Slot Cover

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Figure 171. Lowering the Locking Handle on the Power Supply Slot Cover Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 274: Replacing Ethernet Line Cards

    Chapter 13: Replacing Modules Replacing Ethernet Line Cards This section contains the procedure for replacing Ethernet line cards in the chassis. Note Please review “Guidelines to Handling the Controller and Line Cards” on page 144 before performing this procedure. The Ethernet line cards are hot-swappable. You do not have to power off the chassis to install or replace them.
  • Page 275 SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Caution Keep the card level as you slide it out of the chassis. You might damage the components on the top or bottom of the card if you slide it out at an angle. Refer to Figure 69 on page 145. 7.

  • Page 276: Replacing Expansion Modules In At-Sbx81Xlem Line Cards

    Chapter 13: Replacing Modules Replacing Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards This section contains the procedure for replacing expansion modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards. Note Please review “Guidelines to Handling the Controller and Line Cards” on page 144 before performing this procedure. Caution Expansion modules are not hot-swappable.

  • Page 277: Figure 172: Removing The Screws From The Expansion Module

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Figure 172. Removing the Screws from the Expansion Module 4. With your thumb and forefinger, pull out the retaining pin on the side of the line card and turn it clockwise one quarter turn until it remains in the retracted position.

  • Page 278: Figure 174: Disconnecting The Expansion Module From The At-Sbx81Xlem Line Card

    Chapter 13: Replacing Modules 5. Lift the front of the line card and carefully insert the tip of a flathead screwdriver into the slot beneath the expansion module on the bottom panel. Gently twist the screwdriver to disconnect the module from the connector in the line card.

  • Page 279: Figure 175: Sliding The Expansion Module From The At-Sbx81Xlem Line Card

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Figure 175. Sliding the Expansion Module from the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card 7. If you are not installing the expansion module in another AT- SBx81XLEM Line Card, store it in an anti-static bag. Refer to Figure 176.

  • Page 280: Figure 177: Sliding The Blank Slot Cover Into The At-Sbx81Xlem Line Card

    Chapter 13: Replacing Modules Figure 177. Sliding the Blank Slot Cover into the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card 10. Secure the blank slot cover to the card with a Phillips-head screwdriver and the two screws removed in step 3. Refer to Figure 178. Figure 178.

  • Page 281: Figure 179: Releasing The Retaining Pin

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Figure 179. Releasing the Retaining Pin 12. To install the line card back in the chassis, go to “Installing the Ethernet Line Cards” on page 160 and start with step 5. Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 282: Replacing The At-Sbx81Cfc960 Controller Fabric Card

    Chapter 13: Replacing Modules Replacing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card This section contains the procedure for replacing a controller card in the chassis. Note Please review “Guidelines to Handling the Controller and Line Cards” on page 144 before performing this procedure. This procedure requires the following tool: ...
  • Page 283 SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Note You should not replace a controller card in a chassis that has two controller cards while the unit is powered off, especially if you are replacing a failed controller card in slot 5. If you replace a failed controller card while the chassis is powered off, the Ethernet line cards might lose their configurations if the new controller card is designated as the active card when you power on the chassis.
  • Page 284 Chapter 13: Replacing Modules 7. Store the controller card in an anti-static bag. 8. Return the card to its shipping container. Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 285: Replacing The At-Sbxfan06 Fan Module

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Replacing the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module This section contains the procedures for replacing the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module. The module is located in the slot on the right side of the front panel. Caution Although the fan module is hot swappable and can be replaced while the chassis is powered on, the line cards and power supplies...

  • Page 286: Figure 180: Loosening The Screw On The At-Sbxfan06 Fan Module

    Chapter 13: Replacing Modules Figure 180. Loosening the Screw on the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module 3. Carefully pull on the handle to disconnect the fan module from the connector on the backplane of the chassis. Refer to Figure 181. Figure 181. Loosening the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module from the Backplane Connector Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 287: Figure 182: Withdrawing The At-Sbxfan06 Fan Module 25 Mm (1 In.) From The Chassis

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide 4. Slowly pull the module out 25 mm (1 in.). Refer to Figure 182. 25 mm (1 in.) Figure 182. Withdrawing the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module 25 mm (1 in.) from the Chassis 5.

  • Page 288: Installing A New At-Sbxfan06 Fan Module

    Chapter 13: Replacing Modules Figure 183. Removing the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module from the Chassis Installing a New This procedure assumes that you have already removed the old fan module from the chassis and are continuing directly from the previous AT-SBxFAN06 procedure, “Removing the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module”...

  • Page 289: Figure 184: Installing A New At-Sbxfan06 Fan Module

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Figure 184. Installing a New AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module 2. When you feel the fan module make contact with the connector on the backplane, gently push on the top and bottom of the faceplate to seat the module on the connector.

  • Page 290: Figure 185: Securing The At-Sbxfan06 Fan Module On The Backplane Connector

    Chapter 13: Replacing Modules Figure 185. Securing the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module on the Backplane Connector 3. With a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver, tighten the screw at the base of the module to secure the module to the chassis. Refer to Figure 186. Figure 186.

  • Page 291: Chapter 14: Upgrading The Controller Fabric Card

    Chapter 14 Upgrading the Controller Fabric Card This chapter contains the procedure for upgrading the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card to the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card in the AT-SBx8106 Chassis. The chapter contains the following sections:  “Before You Begin” on page 292 ...

  • Page 292: Before You Begin

    Chapter 14: Upgrading the Controller Fabric Card Before You Begin The instructions in this chapter explain how to update a chassis from the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card to the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card. Here are the basic steps to the procedure: 1. Download the configuration file on the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card to a flash drive with the COPY command in the Privileged Exec mode of the command line interface.
  • Page 293 SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Card in the chassis has a feature license, you must order a new license from Allied Telesis for the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card and install it after installing the new controller card. ...

  • Page 294: Upgrading The Controller Fabric Card

    Chapter 14: Upgrading the Controller Fabric Card Upgrading the Controller Fabric Card This section contains step-by-step instructions on how to upgrade the chassis from the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card to the AT- SBx81CFC960 Card. Caution This procedure is disruptive to network operations because it requires powering off the chassis.
  • Page 295 SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide 7. Power off the chassis. 8. Remove the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card from the unit. If the unit has two controller cards, remove both cards. 9. Install the new AT-SBx81CFC960 Card. If there are two cards, install both cards.
  • Page 296 Chapter 14: Upgrading the Controller Fabric Card controller card. The name can be the same as or different from the source filename. The filename must include the suffix “.cfg”. This example of the command copies the Enginerring_sw1.cfg configuration file from flash drive to the controller card: copy usb:/Engineering_sw1.cfg Engineering_sw1.cfg This example of the command copies the switch2a_rm12.cfg configuration file from flash drive to the controller card, and renames it...
  • Page 297 SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide refer to the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches. Section II: Installing the Chassis...
  • Page 298 Chapter 14: Upgrading the Controller Fabric Card Section II: Installing the Chassis...

  • Page 299: Section Iii: Building A Stack With Vcstack Plus

    Section III Building a Stack with VCStack Plus This section contains the following chapters:  Chapter 15, “VCStack Plus Overview” on page 301  Chapter 16, “Building a Stack” on page 315...

  • Page 301: Chapter 15: Vcstack Plus Overview

    Chapter 15 VCStack Plus Overview This chapter contains a brief overview of the VCStack Plus feature. For more information, refer to the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches. The chapter contains the following sections:  “Overview” on page 302 ...

  • Page 302: Overview

    Chapter 15: VCStack Plus Overview Overview The VCStack Plus feature is an optional feature for the AT-SBx8106 Chassis. The feature is used to connect two chassis together so that the devices function as a single networking unit. This is referred to as a virtual switch.

  • Page 303: Stack Trunk

    7 meters (23.0 feet) If the switches are further apart, you may build the trunk with short or long distance Allied Telesis 10G SFP+ fiber optic transceivers. A list of supported transceivers is available from the product data sheet or the Allied Telesis web site.
  • Page 304 Chapter 15: VCStack Plus Overview between the switches.  The bandwidth of the trunk is 40Gbps with four links and 80Gbps with eight links.  Prior to AlliedWare Plus version 5.4.5 you had to use the AT- StackOP/0.3 and AT-StackOP/9.0 stacking transceivers to build the trunk of the stack.

  • Page 305: Cabling Configurations For The Trunk

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Cabling Configurations for the Trunk This section illustrates the cabling configurations for the transceivers of the trunk. One Controller Figure 187 illustrates the correct wiring configuration for the fiber optic wires for the stacking transceivers when each chassis has only one AT- Card Per Chassis SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card.

  • Page 306: Two Controller Cards Per Chassis

    Chapter 15: VCStack Plus Overview Two Controller Figure 188 illustrates the wiring configuration when both switches have two controller cards. Cards Per Chassis Figure 188. Cabling the SFP+ Slots When Both Switches have Two Controller Cards Table 33 on page 307 presents the same information, in table format. Section III: Building a Stack with VCStack Plus...

  • Page 307: Table 33. Cabling The Sfp+ Slots When Both Switches Have Two Controller Cards

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Table 33. Cabling the SFP+ Slots When Both Switches have Two Controller Cards Chassis 1 Connects to Chassis 2 port1.5.1 <----------------> port2.5.1 port1.5.2 <----------------> port2.5.2 port1.5.3 <----------------> port2.6.3 port1.5.4 <----------------> port2.6.4 port1.6.1 <---------------->...

  • Page 308: Vcstack Plus Feature License

    VCStack Plus Feature License A key component of the stack is the VCStack Plus feature license from Allied Telesis. The license contains an activation code that activates the stacking feature in the management software on the controller cards in the chassis.

  • Page 309: Optional Feature Licenses

    Here are the guidelines to ordering and installing feature licenses.  Feature licenses are ordered from Allied Telesis on a per chassis basis.  A chassis that has two controller cards needs only one feature license.

  • Page 310: Chassis Id Numbers

    Chapter 15: VCStack Plus Overview Chassis ID Numbers The switches in the stack have to be assigned ID numbers. The valid ID numbers are 1 and 2. A switch can have only one ID number. The two switches of the stack must be assigned different ID numbers. The switches will not form a stack if they have the same ID number.

  • Page 311: Priority Numbers

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Priority Numbers The switches of the stack perform an initialization procedure whenever they are reset or powered on. During the process, which involves activating the management software and forming the stack, the units select the active master controller card.
  • Page 312 Chapter 15: VCStack Plus Overview optional. If you choose not to set the value, the controller cards use their MAC addresses to select the active master controller card for the stack. The process for selecting the active master controller card is different if the two switches are reset or power on one after the other.

  • Page 313: Stacking Guidelines

    The trunk that connects the two switches of the stack are built with SFP+ transceivers in the SFP+ slots in the controller cards. The transceivers must be from Allied Telesis.  There cannot be any network devices, such as other switches or media converters, between the stacking transceivers in the two switches.
  • Page 314 Chapter 15: VCStack Plus Overview Section III: Building a Stack with VCStack Plus...

  • Page 315: Chapter 16: Building A Stack

    Chapter 16 Building a Stack This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to configure the switches to build a stack with the VCStack Plus feature. The chapter contains the following sections:  “Before You Begin” on page 316  “Displaying the Management Software Version Number” on page 317 ...

  • Page 316: Before You Begin

    Chapter 16: Building a Stack Before You Begin Please review the following information before you begin to configure the switches for stacking:  You must perform the procedures in the order presented here.  You should configure only one chassis at a time. ...

  • Page 317: Displaying The Management Software Version Number

    5.4.5 or later. You may use any direct connect twinax cables or SFP+ transceivers for the trunk so long as the cables or transceivers are from Allied Telesis and have been approved for the SFP+ slots. For further information, refer to “Stack Trunk”...
  • Page 318 Chapter 16: Building a Stack  If the management software is version 5.4.3 or less, do not continue. The switch has the older AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card, which does not support stacking. 7. Do one of the following:  If you are configuring the first chassis of the stack, write down on paper the software version number of the AlliedWare Plus operating software on the active controller card.

  • Page 319: Activating The Vcstack Plus Feature License

     The encryption keys on the VCStack Plus feature licenses you receive from Allied Telesis may be the same or different. The two switches can form a stack regardless of whether the encryption keys are the same or different.

  • Page 320: Figure 191: License Command

    Chapter 16: Building a Stack Note If the chassis has two controller cards, the active controller automatically activates the VCStack Plus feature license on the standby controller. After you enter the command, the switch displays the prompt in Figure 191: A restart of affected modules may be required.

  • Page 321: Enabling The Stacking Feature

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Enabling the Stacking Feature Now that you have activated the VCStack Plus feature license on the controller card, you may enable the stacking feature, as explained in this section. To activate the stacking feature, perform the following procedure: 1.
  • Page 322 Chapter 16: Building a Stack Table 34. Descriptions of the STACK ENABLE Command Messages Message Description This message reminds you that Save the config and restart the you need to save the configuration system for this change to take change and reboot the switch to effect.

  • Page 323: Displaying The Feature Licenses

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Displaying the Feature Licenses The two switches of a stack must have the same feature licenses. Otherwise, they will not form a stack. To compare the licenses of the switches, perform the following procedure: 1.
  • Page 324 Chapter 16: Building a Stack the first chassis. If the two chassis have the same licenses and enabled features, you may go to “Setting the ID Number” on page 325. If they are different, do not continue. The two chassis cannot form a stack if they do not have identical features.

  • Page 325: Setting The Id Number

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Setting the ID Number The chassis must be assigned the ID number 1 or 2. The ID number is used to identify the chassis when you configure the device with the command line interface.

  • Page 326: Figure 197: Stack Renumber Command Messages

    Chapter 16: Building a Stack configuring the first switch of the stack and want to assign it the number 1, you probably do not need to set the number because that is the default value.  If you need to change the ID number for the chassis, continue with step 3.

  • Page 327: Table 35. Descriptions Of The Stack Renumber Command Messages

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Table 35. Descriptions of the STACK RENUMBER Command Messages Message Description This message reminds you that Warning: Stacking is currently even though you activated the disabled. stacking feature with the STACK ENABLE command in an earlier procedure, the feature is disabled because the chassis has not been...

  • Page 328: Figure 198: Show Stack Command

    Chapter 16: Building a Stack Virtual Chassis Stacking summary information Pending ID MAC address Priority Status Role eccd.6d9e.07e1 Ready Active CFC eccd.6d9e.0145 Ready Backup Member Current ID Pending ID Number Number Figure 198. SHOW STACK Command 7. Verify the pending ID number change. Each controller card should now have two ID numbers.

  • Page 329: Setting The Priority Number

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Setting the Priority Number This procedure is optional. It explains how to set the stack priority number on the chassis, which controls the selection of the active controller card for the stack. For background information, refer to “Priority Numbers” on page 311.

  • Page 330: Powering Off The Chassis

    Powering off the chassis to install the SFP+ transceivers for the trunk is optional. The transceivers are hot-swappable and can be installed while the chassis is powered on. However, Allied Telesis recommends that both chassis be powered off when you power on the stack for the first time.

  • Page 331: Configuring The Second Chassis

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Configuring the Second Chassis Configure the second chassis by repeating the previous procedures, starting with “Displaying the Management Software Version Number” on page 317. Please note the following as you configure the second unit: ...

  • Page 332: Cabling The Sfp+ Slots On The Controller Cards

    Chapter 16: Building a Stack Cabling the SFP+ Slots on the Controller Cards Now that you have configured both chassis for the stacking feature, you are ready to cable the SFP+ slots on the controller cards to build the trunk between the two units.

  • Page 333: Powering On The Stack

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Powering On the Stack The two switches are now ready to operate as a stack. But before powering on the stack for the first time, you may find it useful to review the information in “Controlling the Selection of the Initial Active Master Controller Card”...

  • Page 334: Powering On The Switches

    Chapter 16: Building a Stack so that its active master controller card becomes the active card for the stack and its configuration file is used as the initial configuration for the stack. After the stack is operating, the active master card periodically shares its configuration file with all the other controller cards in the stack.

  • Page 335: Figure 199: Stack Initialization Messages

    Verifying release... OK Booting... Starting base/first... [ OK ] Mounting virtual filesystems... [ OK ] Allied Telesis Inc. AlliedWare Plus (TM) v5.4.4 Current release filename: SBx81CFC960-5.4.5-0.0.rel Original release filename: SBx81CFC400-5.4.5-.0.rel Built: Thu Dec 19 21:30:52 NZDT 2014 Mounting static filesystems...

  • Page 336: Figure 200: Stack Initialization Messages (Continued)

    Chapter 16: Building a Stack Received event network enabled Initializing HA processes: cbtrd, hostd, nms, atmfd, bgpd, epsr exfx, hsl, imi, imiproxyd, irdpd, lacp, lldpd loopprot, mstp, ospf6d, ospfd, pdmd, pim6d, pimd ripd, ripngd, rmon, sflowd, udidd, vrrpd Received event network.initialized 08:00:54 awplus-1.5 chassis[2105]: Waiting for all chassis cards to initialize.

  • Page 337: Verifying The Stack

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Verifying the Stack After resetting or powering on the devices and waiting four minutes for the switches to complete initializing the management software and form the stack, you should verify the stack. To verify the stack, perform the following procedure: 1.
  • Page 338 Chapter 16: Building a Stack 4. Do one of the following:  If the SHOW STACK command is displaying all the controller cards in the stack, the stack is operating normally. If you have optional feature licenses to install, go to “Installing Optional Feature Licenses”...

  • Page 339: Installing Optional Feature Licenses

    Please review the following information before installing a feature license:  When ordering a feature license from Allied Telesis for the stack, you must order two licenses, one for each chassis. However, you use only one license to activate the feature. The active controller card automatically copies new feature license to all the controller cards in the stack, thereby activating the license on both switches.

  • Page 340: Troubleshooting The Stack

    Here are some things to check:  If the switches are using AlliedWare Plus v5.4.5 or later, verify that the SFP+ transceivers of the trunk are from Allied Telesis. The switches will not form the stack with transceivers from any other network equipment manufacturer.
  • Page 341 Switches running AlliedWare Plus 5.4.5 or later display the following message if one or more of the SFP+ transceivers in the stack trunk are not from Allied Telesis. Replace the transceivers with transceivers from Allied Telesis. Only ATI qualified SFP+ modules are support in this port.
  • Page 342 Chapter 16: Building a Stack software on one of both systems so that they have the same version. chassis[nnn]: Neighbor on link portn.n.n cannot join stack - incompatible stack S/W versions. Section III: Building a Stack with VCStack Plus...

  • Page 343: Appendix A: Technical Specifications

    Appendix A Technical Specifications The sections in the appendix are listed here:  “Physical Specifications” on page 344  “Environmental Specifications” on page 346  “Power Specifications” on page 347  “Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications” on page 351  “Port Pinouts”...

  • Page 344: Physical Specifications

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions (W x D x H) Table 36. Product Dimensions AT-SBx8106 Chassis 48.03 cm x 38.79 cm x 17.63 cm 18.91 in x 15.27 in x 6.94 in) AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC System 10.16 cm x 32.21 cm x 4.34 cm Power Supply (4.00 in x 12.68 in x 1.71 in) AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System...
  • Page 345 SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Table 37. Product Weights (Continued) AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card 1.04 kg (2.30 lb) AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card 1.06 kg (2.34 lb) AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card 1.06 kg (2.34 lb) AT-SBx81XS6 SFP+ Line Card 1.06 kg (2.34 lb) AT-SBx81XS16 SFP+ Line Card 1.4 kg (3.09 lb)

  • Page 346: Environmental Specifications

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications Environmental Specifications Table 38. Environmental Specifications Operating Temperature -0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) Storage Temperature -25° C to 70° C (-13° F to 158° F) Operating Humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing Storage Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing Operating Altitude Range...

  • Page 347: Power Specifications

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Power Specifications AC Voltage, Frequency Requirements (Volts, Hertz) Table 40. AC Voltage and Frequency Requirements AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power 100 - 120 / 200 - 240 VAC, 16/8A, Supply 50/60 Hz, (per input) AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC Power 100 - 120 / 200 - 240 VAC, 18/8A, Supply...

  • Page 348: Table 43. Maximum Power Consumption

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications Table 42. Typical Power Savings in eco-friendly Mode AT-SBx81XLEM and AT- 0.09 W SBx81XLEM/XT4 Maximum power consumption (Watts) Table 43. Maximum Power Consumption AT-SBx81GT24 34.4 W AT-SBx81GT40 53.9 W AT-SBx81GP24 34.4 W AT-SBx81GS24a 56.3 W AT-SBx81XS6 54.8 W AT-SBx81XS16 78.4 W...

  • Page 349: Table 45. Heat Dissipation

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Heat dissipation (British Thermal Units/hour) Table 45. Heat Dissipation AT-SBx81GT24 117.39 BTU/hr AT-SBx81GT40 183.93 BTU/hr AT-SBx81GP24 117.39 BTU/hr AT-SBx81GS24a 192.12 BTU/hr AT-SBx81XS6 187.00 BTU/hr AT-SBx81XS16 267.6 BTU/hr AT-SBx81XLEM (no expansion 149.19 BTU/hr module) AT-SBx81XLEM and AT- 165.88 BTU/hr...

  • Page 350: Table 47. Available Power Over Ethernet With Two Poe Power Supplies

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications Table 46. Available Power Over Ethernet with One PoE Power Supply IEEE 802.3af Class 1 (4.0 W /port) 96 ports Maximum Table 47. Available Power Over Ethernet with Two PoE Power Supplies Two PoE Power Supply Installed 2400 W @ 56 VDC IEEE 802.3at Class 4 (30 W /port) 80 ports Maximum...

  • Page 351: Safety And Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions: Table 49. Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions EMI/RFI FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, CISPR Class A, VCCI Class A, AS/NZS Class A Immunity EN55024 Electrical Safety...

  • Page 352: Port Pinouts

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications Port Pinouts This section has the pinouts for the RJ-45 and RJ point 5 ports on the following devices:  AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card  AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card  AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card  AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module  AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion Module ...

  • Page 353: Table 51. Mdi-X Pin Signals (10Base-T Or 100Base-Tx)

    SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Table 51. MDI-X Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) Signal Table 52 lists the port pin signals for twisted pair ports operating at 1000 Mbps or 10 Gbps. Table 52. 1000Base-T or 10Gbase-T Connector Pinouts Pair Signal TX and RX+...

  • Page 354: Fiber Optic Specifications Of The At-Stackop/0.3 And At-Stackop/9.0 Transceivers

    Appendix A: Technical Specifications Fiber Optic Specifications of the AT-StackOP/0.3 and AT-StackOP/9.0 Transceivers Table 53 lists the fiber optic port specifications for the AT-StackOP/0.3 transceiver. Table 53. Fiber Optic Port Specifications for the AT-StackOP/0.3 Module General Maximum Distances 33 m with 62.5/125 µm (core/ cladding) multimode fiber optic cable 300 m with 50/125 µm (core/...
  • Page 355 SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide Table 54. Fiber Optic Port Specifications for the AT-StackOP/9.0 Transceiver (Continued) Transmitter Wavelength 1310 nm Output Optical Power -8.2 dBm min. +0.5 dBm max. Receiver Wavelength 1310 nm Maximum Sensitivity -14.4 dBm Maximum Input Power 0.5 dBm...
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