Expansion Modules About this Guide Optional expansion modules (XEMs) enable economical combinations of port type, speed and density in a single switch. Front bays in the switch allow quick and easy installation. This Installation Guide describes how to install the following XEMs: ■...
SFP or XFP transceiver modules are approved for use. Package Contents The following items are included with each XEM: ■ this Installation Guide ■ one warranty card Contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller if any items are damaged or missing. Installation Guide...
Expansion Modules XEM-1XP 10 Gigabit XFP Port The XEM-1 XP single-port 10 Gigabit Ethernet expansion module features: ■ one XFP port ■ LEDs showing port status ■ support for hot-swappable XFP transceiver modules Front view XEM-1 XP The following LEDs report operations and faults on the XEM-1 XP. (Link Activity) LINK ENABLED...
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For the latest list of approved XFP transceiver modules, contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller. See the most current revision available of the XEM datasheet (document number 617-000034) for further information about which XFP transceiver modules are approved for use with the XEM-1XP.
Expansion Modules XEM-2XP Dual 10 Gigabit XFP Ports The XEM-2 XP Dual 10 Gigabit Ethernet expansion module features: ■ two XFP ports ■ four LEDs (one set for each XFP port) showing port status ■ support for hot-swappable XFP transceiver modules Front view XEM-2 XP The following LEDs report operations and faults on the XEM-2XP.
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For the latest list of approved XFP transceiver modules, contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller. See the most current revision available of the XEM datasheet (document number 617-000034) for further information about which XFP transceiver modules are approved for use with the XEM-2XP.
The following LEDs report operations and faults on the XEM-12 S. For the latest list of approved SFP transceiver modules, contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller. See the most current revision available of the XEM datasheet (document number 617-000034) for further information about which SFP transceiver modules are approved for use with the XEM-12S.
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Caution It is recommended that you should wait 30 seconds between hot swapping any XEM to resume normal operations. Also ensure the XEM fastening thumbscrews are fully tightened. If you are unsure about correct procedures, contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller.
Expansion Modules XEM-12T 10/100/1000 BASE-T RJ-45 Ports The XEM-12 T 12-port RJ-45 expansion module features: ■ two rows of 6 RJ-45 ports ■ gigabit ports that support speeds of 10/100/1000 Mbps ■ LEDs showing port status ■ cable fault detection and distance-to-fault diagnostics on switches running the AlliedWare®...
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Caution It is recommended that you should wait 30 seconds between hot swapping any XEM to resume normal operations. Also ensure the XEM fastening thumbscrews are fully tightened. If you are unsure about correct procedures, contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller.
Caution It is recommended that you should wait 30 seconds between hot swapping any XEM to resume normal operations. Also ensure the XEM fastening thumbscrews are fully tightened. If you are unsure about correct procedures, contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller. 10G LINK State...
XEM-STK Stacking Ports The XEM-STK dual-port stacking expansion module features: ■ two 15 Gbps full duplex stacking connections ■ LEDs showing port and stack member status ■ seven-segment stack ID display ■ recessed Select button to reset stack ID to 1 Front view XEM-STK PORT 1 MASTER...
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Expansion Modules A choice of 0.5 m or 2.0 m stacking cables can be ordered separately. For the latest list of approved cables, contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller. The Select button resets the stack ID of this switch to 1, and causes the other members of the stack to be renumbered.
■ Verify the package contents if you have not already done so. “Package Contents” on page contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller. ■ Read the safety information for the switch. Safety information is available in the Installation and Safety Guide that is shipped with each switch.
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Expansion Modules ■ Gather necessary tools. You may need a Phillips #2 screwdriver to adjust the thumbscrews on the XEM. Installing or replacing XEMs without hot swap support Follow this procedure to: ■ install a XEM, except the XEM-STK, in a switch running the AlliedWare® operating system ■...
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XEM to resume normal operations. Also ensure the XEM fastening thumbscrews are fully tightened. If you are unsure about correct procedures, contact your authorised Allied Telesis distributor or reseller. Follow this procedure to hot swap a XEM in a switch running the AlliedWare Plus™...
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Expansion Modules Verify the installation. If you have a terminal connected to the asyn0 port, any error message is displayed during installation. Confirm there is no error message about installation in the log file and that the switch has recognised the XEM, by using the commands: awplus>show system awplus>enable awplus#show log...
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