Table of Contents
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Preface
- Chapter 1
- Chapter 2
- Chapter 3
- AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card
- Controller Fabric Cards for the AT-SBx8106 Chassis
- Hardware Components of the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card
- Guidelines
- Dual Controller Cards
- SYS Status LEDs
- eco-friendly Button
- SBx Linecard Status LEDs
- Console (RS-232) Port
- Ethernet Management Port (NET MGMT)
- USB Port
- Reset Button
- AlliedWare Plus Software Releases for the Hardware Components
- AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card
- Chapter 4
- Chapter 5
- Chapter 6
- Chapter 7
- Chapter 8
- Installing the Transceivers and Cabling the Ports
- Cabling Guidelines for the Twisted Pair Ports on the AT-SBx81GT24, AT-SBx81GT40, and AT-SBx81GP24 Line Cards
- Guidelines to Installing SFP and SFP+ Transceivers
- Installing SFP Transceivers in the AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card
- Installing SFP+ Transceivers in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card
- Installing AT-SP10TW Cables in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card
- Cabling the NET MGMT Port on the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card
- Installing the Transceivers and Cabling the Ports
- Chapter 9
- Powering On the Chassis
- Verifying the Installation
- Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC Power Supply
- Powering On the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply
- Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply
- Choosing a Method for Attaching the Grounding Wire
- Connecting the Grounding Wire with the Grounding Terminal
- Connecting the Grounding Wire with Bare Wire
- Choosing a Method for Attaching the Power Wires
- Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Straight Terminals
- Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Right Angle Terminals
- Connecting Bare DC Power Wires
- Monitoring the Initialization Process
- Powering On the Chassis
- Chapter 10
- Chapter 11
- Troubleshooting
- AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies
- AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply
- Ethernet Line Cards
- Twisted Pair Ports
- Power Over Ethernet
- Fiber Optic Transceivers
- AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card
- AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module
- Local (Console) Management Session
- Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers)
- Troubleshooting
- Chapter 12
- Appendix A
Allied Telesis AT-SBx81GS24a User Manual
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EMI/RFI Emissions: FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, CISPR Class A,
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U.S. Federal Communications Commission
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equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with this instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
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the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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Preface ............................................................................................................................................................15
Safety Symbols Used in this Document ...........................................................................................................16
Contacting Allied Telesis ..................................................................................................................................17
Chapter 1: Chassis and Power Supplies .....................................................................................................19
AT-SBx8106 Chassis .......................................................................................................................................20
Slots for the Ethernet Line and Controller Cards..............................................................................................23
Power Supplies and Power Supply Slots .........................................................................................................24
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................26
AT-SBxFAN06 Module .....................................................................................................................................29
LED ............................................................................................................................................................29
Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers).........................................................................................................30
LED ............................................................................................................................................................30
Chapter 2: Ethernet Line Cards ....... ................... .................... ................... ................... ................................33
Ethernet Line Cards... ................ ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ................ .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... .........................................34
AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card................................................................................................................................35
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................35
AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card................................................................................................................................37
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................38
AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card........................................................................................................................40
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................41
AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card .....................................................................................................................43
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................43
AT-SBx81XS6 SFP+ Line Card........................................................................................................................45
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................45
10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports............................................................................................................47
Connector Type...... ... .... ................ ... ... .... ... ................ ... ... .... ... ... ................ ... .... ... ... ...................................47
Speed.........................................................................................................................................................47
Duplex Mode............. .... ... ................ ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ................ ... ... .... ... ... ... ................ .... ............................47
Maximum Distance.....................................................................................................................................48
Cable Requirements ..................................................................................................................................48
Automatic MDIX Detection......... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ................ .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ...................49
Port Pinouts............ ................ .... ... ... ... ................ .... ... ... ... .... ................ ... ... ... .... .........................................49
Power over Ethernet on the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card...................................................................................50
Powered Device Classes ...........................................................................................................................50
Power Budget.............................................................................................................................................51
PoE Wiring .................................................................................................................................................51
Chapter 3: AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card ................................................................................53
Controller Fabric Cards for the AT-SBx8106 Chassis ......................................................................................54
Hardware Components of the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card...................................................................................56
Guidelines.........................................................................................................................................................58
Dual Controller Cards...... .................................................................................................................................60
SYS Status LEDs .............................................................................................................................................62
eco-friendly Button............................................................................................................................................64
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SBx Linecard Status LEDs.................. .... ... ... ... ................ .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ................ ... ... ... ......................... 65
Console (RS-232) Port..................................................................................................................................... 66
Ethernet Management Port (NET MGMT) ....................................................................................................... 67
NET MGMT LED ....................................................................................................................................... 67
USB Port.......... ................ ... ... .... ... ... ... ................. ... ... ... ... .... ... ................ ... .... ... ... ... ... ...................................... 69
Reset Button .................................................................................................................................................... 70
AlliedWare Plus Software Releases for the Hardware Components ............................................................... 72
Chapter 4: Safety Precautions and Site Requirements ............................................................................. 73
Reviewing Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................................... 74
Selecting a Site for the SwitchBlade x8112 ..................................................................................................... 78
Installation Tools and Material ......................................................................................................................... 80
Chapter 5: Installing the Chassis in an Equipment Rack .......................................................................... 81
Required Tools and Material............................................................................................................................ 82
Preparing the Equipment Rack ........................................................................................................................ 83
Unpacking the AT-SBx8106 Chassis............................................................................................................... 86
Removing the Rubber Feet.............................................................................................................................. 88
Adjusting the Equipment Rack Brackets.......................................................................................................... 90
Installing the Chassis in the Equipment Rack.................................................................................................. 92
Removing the Shipping Brace ......................................................................................................................... 96
Installing the Chassis Grounding Wire............................................................................................................. 97
Chapter 6: Installing the Power Supplies ....... ... ... ................ ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ................ .... ... ... ............... 99
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) ......................................................................................... 100
Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies.......................................... 101
Installing AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supplies........................................................................................ 107
Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supplies............................................................................. 112
Chapter 7: Installing the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller and Ethernet Line Cards ................................. 119
Guidelines to Handling the Controller and Line Cards................................................................................... 120
Installing the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card................................................................................ 122
Installing the Ethernet Line Cards.................................................................................................................. 128
Installing the Blank Slot Covers ..................................................................................................................... 132
Chapter 8: Installing the Transceivers and Cabling the Ports ................................................................ 135
Cabling Guidelines for the Twisted Pair Ports on the AT-SBx81GT24, AT-SBx81GT40, and
AT-SBx81GP24 Line Cards ........................................................................................................................... 136
Connecting Cables to the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card ............................................................................. 137
Guidelines to Installing SFP and SFP+ Transceivers .................................................................................... 139
Installing SFP Transceivers in the AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card .................................................................... 140
Installing SFP+ Transceivers in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card.......................................................................144
Installing AT-SP10TW Cables in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card..................................................................... 148
Cabling the NET MGMT Port on the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card....................................................................... 150
Chapter 9: Powering On the Chassis ........................................................................................................ 153
Verifying the Installation................................................................................................................................. 154
Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC Power Supply............................................. 155
Powering On the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply......................................................................................158
Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply................................................................... 161
Choosing a Method for Attaching the Grounding Wire............................................................................ 163
Connecting the Grounding Wire with the Grounding Terminal................................................................ 163
Connecting the Grounding Wire with Bare Wire...................................................................................... 166
Choosing a Method for Attaching the Power Wires.................................................................................168
Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Straight Terminals ................................................................. 168
Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Right Angle Terminals........................................................... 177
Connecting Bare DC Power Wires ................... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ................ ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... . ......... 183
Monitoring the Initialization Process ....... ... ... ... .... ... ................ ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ................ ....................... 187
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Using the LEDs to Monitor the Initialization Process ...............................................................................187
Using the Console Port to Monitor the Initializ ation Proc ess ...................................................................187
Chapter 10: Verifying the Hardware Operations of the Chassis .............................................................191
Using the LEDs to Verify the Chassis........ .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ................ ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... .................................192
Using Local Management to Verify the Chassis.............................................................................................194
Starting a Local Management Session ....................................................................................................194
Entering the AlliedWare Plus Operating System Commands ..................................................................195
Chapter 11: Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................197
AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies ........................................198
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply ...............................................................................................200
Ethernet Line Cards... ................ ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ................ .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... .......................................202
Twisted Pair Ports ..........................................................................................................................................203
Power Over Ethernet......................................................................................................................................205
Fiber Optic Transceivers ........ ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ................ ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ................ ... .... ..........................207
AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card ................ .... ... ... ... .... ... ................ ... ... .... ................ ... ... ... ..............208
AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module............................................................................................................................209
Local (Console) Management Session...........................................................................................................210
Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers).......................................................................................................211
Chapter 12: Replacing Modules .................................................................................................................213
Replacing AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, or AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies......... ... .... ... ... ... .214
Replacing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply .....................................................................................220
Replacing Ethernet Line Cards.. ... .... ................ ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ................ ... .... ... .......................231
Replacing the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card ..............................................................................233
Replacing the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module................ .....................................................................................235
Removing the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module ..............................................................................................235
Installing a New AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module ...........................................................................................238
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ......................................................................................................241
Physical Specifications...................................................................................................................................241
Environmental Specifications ........... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ................. ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... .......................243
Power Specifications ......................................................................................................................................244
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications ....................................................................................246
Port Pinouts.. ... .... ... ... ... ... .... ................ ... ... .... ... ................ ... ... .... ... ... ................ ... .... ... ....................................247
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Figures
Figure 1: AT-SBx8106 Chassis ........................................................................................................................................... 20
Figure 2: Front View of the AT-SBx8106 Chassis ............................................................................................................... 21
Figure 3: Rear View of the AT-SBx8106 Chassis................................................................................................................ 21
Figure 4: AT-SBx8106 Chassis with Line Cards, Controller Cards, and Power Supplies ................................................... 22
Figure 5: Ethernet Line and Controller Cards Slots............................................................................................................. 23
Figure 6: Power Supply Units .............................................................................................................................................. 24
Figure 7: Power Supply Slots .............................................................................................................................................. 25
Figure 8: AT-SBxFAN06 Module......................................................................................................................................... 29
Figure 9: Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers)............................................................................................................. 30
Figure 10: Ethernet Line Cards ........................................................................................................................................... 34
Figure 11: AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card.................................................................................................................................. 35
Figure 12: Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card ..................................................................................................... 36
Figure 13: AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card.................................................................................................................................. 37
Figure 14: Port LEDs on an RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for the AT-SBx81 GT40 Line Card ............................................. 38
Figure 15: Port LEDs on an RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for the AT-SBx81 GT40 Line Card ............................................. 38
Figure 16: AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card.......................................................................................................................... 40
Figure 17: Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card ............................................................................................. 41
Figure 18: AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card ........................................ ................... ... .................... ....... .............................. 43
Figure 19: Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card........................................................................................... 44
Figure 20: AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card.................................................................................................................................... 45
Figure 21: SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card.............................................................................................. 45
Figure 22: Controller Fa bric Cards for the AT-SBx8106 Chassis........................................................................................ 54
Figure 23: AT-SBx81CFC400 Con troller Fabric Card ......................................................................................................... 56
Figure 24: 100 - 125 VAC 125 V NEMA 5-20 Plug and Receptacle.................................................................................... 79
Figure 25: Reserving Vertical Rack Space.......................................................................................................................... 84
Figure 26: Rack Mounting Hole Locations........................................................................................................................... 85
Figure 27: Components of the AT-SBx8106 Chas sis.......................................................................................................... 86
Figure 28: Components of the AT-SBx8106 Cha s sis (Continued) ...................................................................................... 87
Figure 29: Turning the Chassis Upside Down ..................................................................................................................... 88
Figure 30: Removing the Rubber Feet ................................................................................................................................ 89
Figure 31: Rack Mounting Bracket Locations...................................................................................................................... 91
Figure 32: Rack Bracket Locations for Reverse Position of Chassis................................................................................... 91
Figure 33: Lifting the AT-SBx8106 Chassis into the Equipment Rack................................................................................. 93
Figure 34: Installing the Rack Mount Screws ...................................................................................................................... 94
Figure 35: Tightening the Rack Mount Screws.................................................................................................................... 95
Figure 36: Removing the Shipping Brace............................................................................................................................ 96
Figure 37: Stripping the Grounding Wire ............................................................................................................................. 97
Figure 38: Removing the Grounding Lug............................................................................................................................. 97
Figure 39: Attaching the Grounding Wire to the Grounding Lug.......................................................................................... 98
Figure 40: Installing the Grounding Lug and Wire ............................................................................................................... 98
Figure 41: ESD Socket and Wrist Strap ............................................................................................................... ... .......... 100
Figure 42: Power Supply Slots ........................................................................................................................ .. ... ............. 102
Figure 43: Removing the Bl ank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot C ................................................................... ... ... .... 102
Figure 44: Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply ........................ 103
Figure 45: Unlocking the Handle on the Power Supply ........................................................................................... ... ....... 104
Figure 46: Inserting the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply ......................................... 104
Figure 47: Lowering the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply ................. 105
Figure 48: Removing the Bl ank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot A.............................................................................. 108
Figure 49: Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply Module ................................................................. 109
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Figure 50: Unlocking the Handle on the AT-SBxPW RPOE1 Power Supply......................... ... .......................................... 110
Figure 51: Inserting the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply .................................................................................... ........... 110
Figure 52: Locking the Hand le on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply ......................................................................... 111
Figure 53: Removing the Blank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot C.............................................................................. 113
Figure 54: Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply Module. ........................................................... 114
Figure 55: On/Off Switch on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply ............................................................................ 115
Figure 56: Loosening th e Handle Locking Screw on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply. ...................................... 115
Figure 57: Raising Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply............... ... ........................................................ 116
Figure 58: Inserting the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply............................................................................. 116
Figure 59: Locking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply....................................................... 117
Figure 60: Aligning Card in Slot............................................................................................................... .......................... 121
Figure 61: Slots 5 and 6 for the AT-SBx81CFC 400 Card............................................................................................ ... ... 122
Figure 62: Items Included with the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card.................. ... ... ................... ... ... ........ ......... 123
Figure 63: Removing the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card from the Anti-static Bag.......................................... 123
Figure 64: Opening the Locking Handles on the AT -SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card ............................................ 124
Figure 65: Removing the Battery Insulator .................................................................................................................. ... ... 124
Figure 66: Aligning the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card in the C hassis Slot................................................................................. 125
Figure 67: Closing the Locking Levers on the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card ................................................ 126
Figure 68: Tightening the Thumb Screws on the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card ............ ... .. ..................................... ........ ......... 127
Figure 69: Removing an Ethernet Line Card fro m the Anti-static Bag.............................................................. ................. 129
Figure 70: Aligning an Ethernet Line Card in a Chassis Slot............................................................................ ... .............. 129
Figure 71: Seating an Ethernet Line Card on the Backplane Connector........................................................................... 130
Figure 72: Tightening the Thumb Screws on an Ethernet Line Card................................................................... ... ........... 131
Figure 73: Installing a Blank Slot Cover........................................................................................ ................. ... ................. 132
Figure 74: Tightening the Thumbscrews on a Blank Slot Cover........................................................................................ 133
Figure 75: RJ Point 5 Cable Conne ctor for AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card............................................................................. 137
Figure 76: Connecting Cables to Po rts on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card..................................................................... ... 138
Figure 77: Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP Slot in the AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card ............................................. 140
Figure 78: Handle on SFP Transceiver....................................................................................................... ... ................. ... 140
Figure 79: Inserting the SFP Transceiver in the AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card................................................................... 141
Figure 80: Removing the Dust Cover from the SFP Transceiver in the AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card................................ 142
Figure 81: Verifying the Position of the Handle on an SFP Transceiver in the AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card..................... 142
Figure 82: Attaching a Fiber Optic Cable to an SFP Transceiver in the AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card............................... 143
Figure 83: Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP+ Slot in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card .......... ... .................... ... .. ......... 144
Figure 84: Handle on SFP+ Transceiver ................................................................................................................ .. ... ...... 145
Figure 85: Installing an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card...................................................................... 145
Figure 86: Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card............... .................... 146
Figure 87: Verifying the Position of the Handle on the SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card...................... 146
Figure 88: Attaching a Fiber Optic Cable to an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card ................................. 147
Figure 89: Removing the Dust Cover From an SFP+ Slot in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card .............................................. 148
Figure 90: Installing the AT-SP10TW Cable in the AT-SBx81XS6 Li ne Card ................................................................... 149
Figure 91: AC Sockets on the Rear Panel of th e AT-SBx8 106 Chassis...................... ... ................................................... 155
Figure 92: Connecting the AC Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC Power Supply............. 156
Figure 93: Securing the Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC Power Supply to an Anchor .. 157
Figure 94: Connecting the AC Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply....................... ... .. .................... ...... 15 8
Figure 95: Securing the Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply to an Anchor .......................................... 159
Figure 96: Dress and Secure AC Power Cords ............................................................................................. ... ................. 160
Figure 97: Components of the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply......................................................................... ... ... 162
Figure 98: Grounding Wire Terminal........................................................................................................... ....................... 163
Figure 99: Stripping the Stranded Grounding Wire................................................................................................... ... ...... 163
Figure 100: Attaching the Stranded Grounding Wire to the Grou nding Terminal .............................................................. 163
Figure 101: Removing the Nut and Washer from the Grounding Post .............................................................................. 164
Figure 102: Installing the Grounding Wire ........................................................................................................... ... .. ......... 165
Figure 103: Stripping the solid or Stranded Grounding Wire ............................................................................................. 166
Figure 104: Attaching the Bare Grounding Wire to the Grounding Post............................................................................ 166
Figure 105: Securing the Bare Grounding Wire to the Grounding Post............................................................................. 167
Figure 106: Power Wire Terminals ........................................................................................................................... ... ...... 168
Figure 107: Stripping the Power Wires................................................................................................................ .............. 169
Figure 108: Attaching the Power Wires to the Straight Terminal Lugs ................................................................ ... ........... 169
Figure 109: On/Off Switch on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply.......................................................................... 170
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Figure 110: Opening the Plastic Cover...................................................................................................... ... ................. .. .. 171
Figure 111: Removing the Terminal Screws...................................................................................................... ................ 172
Figure 112: Connecting the Positive (+) Power Wire with a Straight Terminal.................................................................. 173
Figure 113: Connecting the Negative (-) Power Wire with a Straight Terminal ................................................................. 174
Figure 114: Closing the Plastic Cover over the Termi nal Connectors............................................................................... 175
Figure 115: Tightening the Handle Locking Screw.................................................................................... ........................ 176
Figure 116: Stripping the Power Wires....................................................................................................................... ... .... 177
Figure 117: Attaching the Power Wires to the Right Angle Terminals............................................................................. .. 177
Figure 118: Removing the Plastic Cover.......................................................................................... ... .............................. 178
Figure 119: Removing the Terminal Screws...................................................................................................... ................ 179
Figure 120: Connecting the Positive (+) Power Wire with a Right Angle Terminal............................................................ 180
Figure 121: Connecting the Negative (-) Power Wire with a Right Ang le Terminal........................................................... 181
Figure 122: Tightening the Handle Locking Screw.................................................................................... ........................ 182
Figure 123: Stripping Solid or Stranded DC Power Wires.......................................................................................... ... .. .. 183
Figure 124: Connecting the Positive Lead Wire ................................................................................................ ................ 184
Figure 125: Connecting the Negative Lead Wire....................................................................................... ... ................. .. .. 185
Figure 126: Switch Initialization Messages........................................................................................................................ 188
Figure 127: Switch Initialization Messages (Continued)............................................................................ ... ..................... 189
Figure 128: Connecting the Management Cable to the Consol e RS-232 Port.................................................................. 194
Figure 129: SHOW VERSION Command................................................................................................................ .......... 195
Figure 130: SHOW CARD Command................................................................................................................... ... .......... 196
Figure 131: Disconnecting the AC Power Cord from the AC Socket on the Back Panel....... ............................................ 215
Figure 132: Lifting the Locking Ha ndle on the Power Supply....................................................................... ................. .. .. 216
Figure 133: Removing the Power Sup ply from the Chassis .......................................................................................... .... 217
Figure 134: Installing a Blank Powe r Supply Slot Cover ................................................................................................. .. 218
Figure 135: Lowering the Locking Handle on the Power Supply Slot Cover..................................................................... 219
Figure 136: Loosening the Screw on the Locking Handle ... ............................................................................ .. ................ 220
Figure 137: Opening the Plastic Window on the Terminal Block................................................................................... .... 221
Figure 138: Removing the Negative Lead Wire............................................................................................ ..................... 222
Figure 139: Removing the Positive Le ad Wire from the Terminal Block ............ .. ... ..................................... ........... ... ....... 223
Figure 140: Reinstalling the Screws on the Positive and Negative Te rminals............................................................ ....... 224
Figure 141: Closing the Plastic Cover ................................................................................................. ... ........................... 225
Figure 142: Removing the Gro unding Wire ............................................................................................ ... ... ................. .. .. 226
Figure 143: Reinstalling the Nut and Washer on the Grounding Post............................................................................... 227
Figure 144: Lifting the Locking Ha ndle and Removing the Power Suppl y.................................................................. ... .... 228
Figure 145: Installing a Blank Powe r Supply Slot Cover ................................................................................................. .. 229
Figure 146: Lowering the Locking Handle on the Power Supply Slot Cover..................................................................... 230
Figure 147: Loosening the Screw on the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module .............................................................................. 236
Figure 148: Loosening the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module from the Backplane Connector................................................... 236
Figure 149: Withdrawi ng the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module 25 mm (1 in.) from the Chassis.................... ... ... ................... .. 237
Figure 150: Removing the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module from the Chassis......................................................................... 238
Figure 151: Installing a New AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module........................................................................................ ... ....... 239
Figure 152: Securing the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module on the Backplane Connector ......... ... .................... ... ..................... 240
Figure 153: Tightening the Screw on the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module .............................................................................. 240
Figure 154: Pin Numbers for RJ-45 and RJ Point 5 Ports (Front View) .......................................................................... .. 247
List of Figures
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Table 1. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRSYS2 Power Supplies ...........................................................27
Table 2. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply .................................................................................27
Table 3. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supply ............................................................................................28
Table 4. Power LED on the AT-SBxFAN06 Module ...........................................................................................................29
Table 5. Power LED on the Power Supply Interface ..........................................................................................................31
Table 6. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card .......................................................................................................36
Table 7. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card .......................................................................................................39
Table 8. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card ...............................................................................................41
Table 9. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card .............................................................................................44
Table 10. SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card ..............................................................................................46
Table 11. Twisted Pair Cable for the AT -SBx81GT24 and AT-SBx81GT40 Line Cards ....................................................48
Table 12. Twisted Pair Cable for the AT-SBx81GP24 Lin e Card .......................................................................................49
Table 13. IEEE802.3af and IEEE802.3at Powered Device Classes ..................................................................................50
Table 14. Maximum Number of Powered Devices .............................................................................................................51
Table 15. Components on the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card .........................................................................56
Table 16. SYS (System) Status LEDs ................................................................................................................................62
Table 17. SBx Linecard Status LEDs .................................................................................................................................65
Table 18. NET MGMT Port LED .........................................................................................................................................68
Table 19. AlliedWare Plus Operati ng System Releases for the Hardware Components ...................................................72
Table 20. Front Panel to Rack Rail Dimensions .................................................................................................................90
Table 21. Product Dimensions ..........................................................................................................................................241
Table 22. Product Weights ...............................................................................................................................................241
Table 23. Environmental Specifications ............................................................................................................................243
Table 24. Acoustic Noise Test Compo nents .....................................................................................................................243
Table 25. AC Voltage and Frequency Requirements .......................................................................................................244
Table 26. DC Voltage Requirements ................................................................................................................................244
Table 27. Typical Power Savings in eco-friendly Mode ....................................................................................................244
Table 28. Maximum Power Consumption .........................................................................................................................244
Table 29. Maximum Power Efficiency ...............................................................................................................................245
Table 30. Heat Dissipation ...............................................................................................................................................245
Table 31. Available Power Over Ethernet with One PoE Power Supply ..........................................................................245
Table 32. Available Power Over Ethernet with Two PoE Power Supplies ........................................................................246
Table 33. PoE Mode on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card ...........................................................................................246
Table 34. Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions ............................................................................................................246
Table 35. MDI Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) ....................................................................................................247
Table 36. MDI-X Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) ................................................................................................247
Table 37. 1000Base-T Connector Pino uts ........................................................................................................................248
Tables
List of Tables
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Preface
This guide contains the hardware installation instructions for the Layer 3+
SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch. The preface contains the following
sections:
“Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 16
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 17
Note
This version of the installation guide applies to relea se 5.4.5-1 of the
AlliedWare Plus™ Operating System for the SwitchBlade x8106
Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card.
Preface
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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.
Warning
Laser warnings inform you that an eye or skin hazard exists due to
the presence of a Class 1 laser device.
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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:
24/7 Online Support — Enter our interactive support center to
search for answers to your product questions in our knowledge
database, to check support tickets, to learn about RMAs, and to
contact Allied Telesis technical experts.
USA and EMEA phone support — Select the phone number that
best fits your location and customer type.
Hardware warranty information — Learn about Allied Telesis
warranties and register your product online.
Replacement Services — Submit a Return Merchandise
Authorization (RMA) request via our interactive support center.
Documentation — View the most recent installation and user
guides, software release notes, white papers, and data sheets for
your products.
Software Downloads — Download the latest software releases for
your managed products.
For sales or corporate information, go to www.alliedtelesis.com/
purchase and select your region.
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Chapter 1
Chassis and Power Supplies
This chapter describes the La yer 3+ SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch in
the following sections:
“AT-SBx8106 Chassis” on page 20
“Slots for the Ethernet Line and Controller Cards” on page 23
“Power Supplies and Power Supply Slots” on page 24
“AT-SBxFAN06 Module” on page 29
“Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers)” on page 30
Note
This version of the installation guide applies to relea se 5.4.5-1 of the
AlliedWare Plus™ Operating System for the SwitchBlade x8106
Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card.
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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.
The AT-SBx8106 Chassis is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. AT-SBx8106 Chassis
The chassis has slots for the following components:
Four Ethernet line cards
Two AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Cards
Two AC or DC system power supplies
Two Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) power supplies
One AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module
The chassis components are identified in Figure 2 on page 21 and Figure
3 on page 21.
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Figure 2. Front View of the AT-SBx8106 Chassis
Note
Do not remove the shipping brace from the front of the chassis until
after the unit is installed in the equipment rack. You might bend the
chassis and cause misalignment of the slots and card guides if you
lift the chassis into the equipment rack without the shipping brace.
Figure 3. Rear View of the AT-SBx8106 Chassis
Shipping Brace
Slots for Ethernet
Line Cards and
Controller Cards PoE Power
Supply Slots System Power
Supply Slots
Slots for Ethernet
Line Cards and
Controller Cards
AT-SBxFAN06
Module
ESD Wrist
Strap Plug
Grounding
Lug AC Power
Cord Sockets Power Supply
Interfaces
(Opto-couplers)
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Slots for the Ethernet Line and Controller Cards
The chassis has slots for four Ethernet line cards and two AT-
SBx81CFC400 Controller Cards. The slot definitions are predefined and
may not be changed. Figure 5 identifies the slots.
Figure 5. Ethernet Line and Controller Cards Slots
Slots 1 to 4 are for the Ethernet line cards. The cards may be installed in
any order or variety in the slots. For more information on the Ethernet
cards, refer to Chapter 2, “Ethernet Line Cards” on page 33.
Slots 5 and 6 are for the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card. The
chassis must have at least one controller card. Installing a second
controller card in the chassis provides these benefits:
Management redundancy
Increased traffic bandwidth
For more information on the controller card, refer to Chapter 3, “AT-
SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card” on page 53.
Slot 1 - Line Card
Slot 3 - Line Card
Slot 5 - Controller Card
Slot 2 - Line Card
Slot 4 - Line Card
Slot 6 - Controller Card
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Power Supplies and Power Supply Slots
There are four power supplies for t he chassis. They are sh own in Figure 6.
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. The slots are labelled A to D. Refer to Figure 7 on page 25.
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply for
the Ethernet line cards, controller card,
and fan module.
AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supply
with 1200 W PoE budget for the ports on
the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Ethernet Line
Card.
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply for
the Ethernet line cards, controller card,
and fan module.
AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC Power Supply for
the Ethernet line cards, controller card,
and fan module.
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Figure 7. Power Supply Slots
Slots C and D are for system power supplies. The three system power
supplies are listed here:
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply
AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC Power Supply
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply
System power supplies provide power for all the hardware components of
the chassis, except for the PoE feature on the ports of the AT-SBx81GP24
PoE Line Card. Please review the following items concerning the system
power supplies:
The chassis must have at least one system power supply.
A single power supply can power a fully populated chassis.
Installing a second system power supply adds power redundancy
to the chassis.
System power supplies are installed in slots C and D of the
chassis.
If you are installing only one system power supply, you may install
it in either slot.
The AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power
Supplies use the AC connectors on the back panel of the chassis
and are intended for AC environments.
The AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply has DC power
connectors on its front panel and is intended for DC environments.
The system power supplies are hot swappable. You do not have to
power off the unit to replace a power supply.
The AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC and AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System
Power Supplies are compatible and can be used in the same
Slot A
Supply
PoE Power Slot B
Supply
PoE Power Slot C
Supply
System Power Slot D
Supply
System Power
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chassis.
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.
Note
The AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply is not compatible with the
other system or PoE power supplies and should not be operated in
the same chassis with other power supplies. You may, however,
operate the chassis for a short period of time with AC an d DC power
supplies if you are converting it from one type of power supply to
another, such as from AC to DC. This allows you to transition the
chassis without having to power it off.
Slots A and B are for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supply. The unit
provides power to the PoE feature on the twisted pair ports on the AT-
SBx81GP24 Line Card. For more information, refer to “Power over
Ethernet on the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card” on pa ge 50. Please review the
following items concerning the PoE power supply:
You may install either one or two power supplies in the chassis.
PoE power supplies are installed in slots A and B of the chassis.
If you are installing only one power supply, you may install it in
either slot A or B.
A single PoE power supply provides up to 1200 watts of power for
PoE. Two PoE power supplies provide up to 2400 watts of power.
The PoE power supply is hot swappable. You do not have to power
off the chassis to install or replace it.
The total number of powered devices the chassis can support on
the ports on AT-SBx81GP24 Line Cards depends on the number
of AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supplies in the chassis and the
power requirements of the devices. For instance, a chassis can
support 40 port s of Class 4, PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) powere d devices
with one power supply or 80 ports with two power supplies. For
further information, refer to “Power over Ethernet on the AT-
SBx81GP24 Line Card” on page 50.
Note
Power supplies are not included with the chassis and must be
purchased separately.
LEDs The LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRSYS2 System
Power Supplies are described in Table 1 on page 27.
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The LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply are
described in Table 2.
Table 1. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRSYS2 Power
Supplies
LED State Description
AC
Solid Green The power supply is receiving AC power that is
within the normal operating range.
Off The power supply is not receiving power from the
AC power source.
DC
Solid Green The power supply is providing DC power that is
within the normal operating range.
Off The power supply is not generating DC power or
the power is outside the normal operating range.
Fault
Solid Amber A power supply has detected a fault condition,
such as an under-voltage, or over-temperature
condition.
Off The power supply is operating normally or is
powered off.
Table 2. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply
LED State Description
DC
IN
Solid Green The power supply is receiving DC power that is
within the normal operating range.
Off The power supply is not receiving power from the
DC power source.
DC
OUT
Solid Green The DC power that the module is providing to the
chassis components is within the normal
operating range.
Off The power supply is not generating DC power or
the power is outside the normal operating range.
Fault
Solid Amber The power supply has detected a fault condition,
such as an under-voltage, or over-temperature
condition.
Off The power supply is operating normally or is
powered off.
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The LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supply are described in
Table 3.
Table 3. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supply
LED State Description
AC
Solid Green The power supply is receiving AC power that is
within the normal operating range.
Off The power supply is not receiving power from the
AC power source.
DC
Solid Green The DC power provided by the power supply to
the line cards over the backplane is within the
normal operating range.
Off The power supply is not providing any DC power
or the power is not within the normal operating
range.
Fault
Solid Amber The power supply has detected a fault condition,
such as an under-voltage or over-temperature
condition.
Off The power supply is operating normally or is
powered off.
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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-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card.
The fan speeds are automatically adjusted according to the internal
operating temperature of the switch. The fans are at their lowest speed
when the ambient temperature coming into the fan is a pproximately 20° C.
The fan speeds increase to provide ad ditional cooling as the ambient
temperature rises.
Figure 8. AT-SBxFAN06 Module
Note
Only an authorized service technician should replace the fan
module.
LED The POWER LED on the AT-SBxFAN06 Module is described in Table 4.
Table 4. Power LED on the AT-SBxFAN06 Module
LED State Description
Power Solid Green The AT-SBxFAN06 Module is receiving
power.
OFF The AT-SBxFAN06 Module is not receiving
power or has failed.
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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. The interfaces
are shown in Figure 9.
Figure 9. Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers)
The controller card uses the top interface to communicate with the power
supplies in slots A and C, and the bottom interface to communicate with
the power supplies in slots B and D.
Caution
Power supply interfaces are not hot swappable. They should only be
serviced by an authorized service technician.
LED Each interface has one LED, labeled Power. The LED is described in
Table 5 on page 31.
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Table 5. Power LED on the Power Supply Interface
LED State Description
Power
Solid Green The interface is operating normally.
Off The possible causes of this LED state are
listed here:
- The corresponding power supply slots of
the interface are empty.
- The power supplies in the power supply
slots are powered off or have failed.
- The power supplies in the power supply
slots are powered on and functioning
normally, but the power supply interface has
failed.
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Chapter 2
Ethernet Line Cards
This chapter describes the Ethernet line cards for the SwitchBlade x8106
Chassis Switch in the following sections:
“Ethernet Line Cards” on page 34
“AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card” on page 35
“AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card” on page 37
“AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card” on page 40
“AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card” on page 43
“AT-SBx81XS6 SFP+ Line Card” on page 45
“10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports” on page 47
“Power over Ethernet on the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card” on page 50
Chapter 2: Ethernet Line Cards
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Ethernet Line Cards
The Ethernet line cards for the AT-SBx8106 Chassis and AT-
SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card are shown in Figure 10.
Figure 10. Ethernet Line Cards
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.
AT-SBx81GP24 Ethernet Line Card
with 24 10/100/1000Base-T twisted
pair ports, with PoE+.
AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Ethernet Card
with 24 slots for 100 or 1000Mbps,
fiber optic or twisted pair SFP
transceivers.
AT-SBx81XS6 SFP+ Ethernet Card
with six slots for 10Gbps, fiber optic
SFP+ transceivers, or Twinax direct
connect cables.
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AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card
The AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card, shown in Figure 11, is a Gigabit Ethernet
switch.
Figure 11. AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card
Here are the main features of the line card:
24 10/100/1000Base-T ports
RJ-45 connectors
100 meters (328 feet) maximum operating distance per port
Auto-Negotiation for speed and duplex mode
Automatic MDIX detection for ports operating at 10/100Base-TX,
(Automatic MDIX detection does not apply to 1000Base-T
operation.)
Port Link/Activity (L/A) LEDs
16K entry MAC address table
12 Mb buffer memory
Jumbo frame support:
– 9710 bytes for ports operating at 10 or 100 Mbps.
– 10240 bytes for ports operating at 1000 Mbps
Non-blocking full wire speed switching on all packet sizes, with two
AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Cards
Hot swappable
The cable requirements for the ports on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card are
listed in Table 11 on page 48.
LEDs Each port on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card has two LEDs. The LEDs are
shown in Figure 12 on page 36 and described in Table 6 on page 36.
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Figure 12. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card
Table 6. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card
LED State Description
L/A
Solid Green The port has established an 1000 Mbps link
to a network device.
Flashing
Green The port is transmitting or receiving data at
1000 Mbps.
Solid Amber The port has established a 10 or 100 Mbps
link to a network device.
Flashing
Amber The port is transmitting or receiving data at
10 or 100.
Off The port has not established a link with
another network device or the LEDs are
turned off. To turn on the LEDs, use the
eco-friendly button.
Duplex
Mode
Solid Green The port is operating in full duplex mode.
Solid Amber The port is operating in half duplex mode.
Flashing
amber The port is operating in half duplex mode,
with collisions.
Off The port has not established a link with
another network device or the LEDs are
turned off. To turn on the LEDs, use the
eco-friendly button.
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AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card
The AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card, shown in Figure 13, is a Gigabit Ethernet
switch.
Figure 13. AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card
Here are the main features of the line card:
40 10/100/1000Base-T ports
RJ point 5 connectors
100 meters (328 feet) maximum operating distance per port
Auto-Negotiation for speed
Full-duplex mode only
Automatic MDIX detection for ports operating at 10/100Base-TX,
(Automatic MDIX detection does not apply to 1000Base-T
operation.)
Port Link/Activity (L/A) LEDs
32K entry MAC address table
32 Mb buffer memory
Jumbo frame support:
– 10240 octets for tagged and untagged traffic
between ports on the same line card
– 10232 octets for untagged traffic between ports on
different line cards
– 10236 octets for tagged traffic between ports on
different line cards
Non-blocking full wire speed switching on all packet sizes, with two
AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Cards
Hot swappable
Note
The ports on the line card do not support half-duplex operation.
The cable requirements for the ports on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card are
listed in Table 11 on page 48.
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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 14.
Figure 14. Port LEDs on an RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for the AT-
SBx81GT40 Line Card
Only the left LED is active. Refer to Figure 15. It displays link and activity
information about a port. The states of the LED are defined in Table 7 on
page 39.
Figure 15. Port LEDs on an RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for the AT-
SBx81GT40 Line Card
LEDs
L/A LEDs
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Table 7. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card
LED State Description
L/A
Solid Green The port has established an 1000 Mbps link
to a network device.
Flashing
Green The port is transmitting or receiving data at
1000 Mbps.
Solid Amber The port has established a 10 or 100 Mbps
link to a network device.
Flashing
Amber The port is transmitting or receiving data at
10 or 100.
Off The port has not established a link with
another network device or the LEDs are
turned off. To turn on the LEDs, use the
eco-friendly button.
Right LED - This LED is not used.
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AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card
The AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card, shown in Figure 16, is a Gigabit
Ethernet switch with Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) on all the ports.
Figure 16. AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card
Here are the main features of the line card:
24 10/100/1000Base-T ports
RJ-45 connectors
100 meters (328 feet) maximum operating distance per port
Auto-Negotiation for speed and duplex mode
Automatic MDIX detection for ports operating at 10/100Base-TX,
(Automatic MDIX detection does not apply to 1000Base-T
operation.)
Port Link/Activity (L/A) and PoE+ LEDs
16K entry MAC address table
12 Mb buffer memory
PoE+ on all ports
Up to 30W per port for PoE+
PoE device classes 0 to 4
Jumbo frame support:
– 9710 bytes for ports operating at 10 or 100 Mbps.
– 10240 bytes for ports operating at 1000 Mbps
Non-blocking full wire speed switch ing on all packet sizes, with two
AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Cards
Hot swappable
The cable requirements of the PoE ports on the AT-SBx8 1GP24 Ethernet
Line Card are listed in Table 12 on page 49.
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LEDs Each port on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card has two LEDs. The LEDs
are shown in Figure 17 and described in Table 8.
Figure 17. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card
Table 8. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card
LED State Description
L/A
Solid Green The port has established an 1000 Mbps link to a
network device.
Flashing
Green The port is transmitting or receiving data at 1000
Mbps.
Solid Amber The port has established a 10 or 100 Mbps link to
a network device.
Flashing
Amber The port is transmitting or receiving data at 10 or
100 Mbps.
Off The port has not established a link with another
network device or the LEDs are turned off . To turn
on the LEDs, use the eco-friendly button.
PoE
Green The switch is detecting a powered device (PD) on
the port and is delivering power to it.
Solid Amber The switch has shutdown PoE+ on the port
because of a fault condition.
Flashing
Amber The switch is detecting a PD on the port but is not
delivering power to it because the maximum power
budget has been reached.
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PoE Off This LED state can result from the following
conditions:
The port is not connected to a PD.
The PD is powered off.
The port is disabled in the management
software.
PoE is disabled on the port.
The LEDs on the Ethernet line cards are
turned off. To turn on the LEDs, use the
eco-friendly button.
Table 8. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card (Continued)
LED State Description
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AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card
The AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card, shown in Figure 18, is a Gigabit
Ethernet switch.
Figure 18. AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card
Here are the main features of the line card:
24 slots for small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers
Supports 100Base-FX and 1000Base-SX/LX fiber optic
transceivers
Supports 100Base-BX and 1000Base-LX bidirectional (BiDi) fiber
optic transceivers
Supports 10/100/1000Base-T and 1000Base-T twisted pair
transceivers
Port Link/Activity (L/A) LEDs
32K entry MAC address table
24 Mb buffer memory
Jumbo frame support:
– 9710 bytes for ports operating at 10 or 100 Mbps.
– 10240 bytes for ports operating at 1000 Mbps
Non-blocking full wire speed switching on all packet sizes, with two
AT-SBx81CFC400 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 19 on page 44 and described in Table 9 on
page 44.
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Figure 19. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card
Table 9. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card
LED State Description
Solid Amber The SFP transceiver in the slot has established a
10 or 100 Mbps link to a network device.
Blinking Amber The SFP transceiver is transmitting and/or
receiving data at 10 or 100 Mbps.
Solid Green The SFP transceiver in the slot has established
an 1000 Mbps link to a network device.
Blinking Green The SFP transceiver is transmitting and/or
receiving data at 1000 Mbps.
Off The slot is empty or the SFP transceiver has not
established a link to a network device.
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AT-SBx81XS6 SFP+ Line Card
The AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card, shown in Figure 20, is a 10Gbps Ethernet
switch.
Figure 20. AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card
Here are the main features of the line card:
Six slots for 10Gbps SFP+ transceivers
Supports 10GBase-SR/LR fiber optic transceivers
Supports AT-SP10TW direct connect twinax cables with SFP+
transceiver-style connectors
Port Link/Activity (L/A) LEDs
32K entry MAC address table
24 Mb buffer memory
Jumbo frame support:
– 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 21 and described in Table 10 on page 46.
Figure 21. SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card
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Table 10. SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card
LED State Description
L/A
Solid Green The transceiver has established a link with a
network device.
Flashing
Green The transceiver is transmitting or receiving data at
10 Gbps.
Off This LED state can result from the following
conditions:
The transceiver slot is empty.
The transceiver has not established a link
with a network device.
The LEDs on the Ethernet line cards are
turned off. To turn on the LEDs, use the
eco-friendly button.
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10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports
This section applies to the 10/100/1000Base-T ports on the AT-
SBx81GT24, AT-SBx81GT40, and AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Ethernet Line
Cards.
Connector Type The ports on the AT-SBx81GT24 and AT-SBx81GP24 Line Cards have 8-
pin RJ-45 connectors. The ports on th e AT-SBx8 1GT4 0 Line Card have 8-
pin RJ point 5 connectors. The ports use four pins at 10 or 100 Mbps and
all eight pins at 1000 Mbps. The pin assignments are listed in “Port
Pinouts” on page 247.
Speed The ports can operate at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps. The speeds can be set
automatically through Auto-Negotiation, the default setting, or manually
with the AlliedWare Plus Operating System.
Note
Twisted-pair ports have to be set to Auto-Negotiation to operate at
1000 Mbps. You cannot manually set twisted-pair ports to 1000
Mbps.
Duplex Mode The twisted-pair ports on the AT-SBx81GT24 and AT-SBx81GP24 Line
Cards can operate in either half- or full-duplex mode at 10 or 100 Mbps.
Ports operating at 1000 Mbps can only operate in full-duplex mode. The
twisted-pair ports are IEEE 802.3u-compliant and Auto-Negotiate the
duplex mode setting.
You can disable Auto-Negotiation on the ports and set the duplex mode
manually.
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. You should disable Auto-Negotiation and
set the speed and duplex mode settings manually with the
AlliedWare Plus Operating System.
Note
The ports on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card only support full-duplex
mode.
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Maximum
Distance The ports have a maximum operating distance of 100 meters (328 feet).
Cable
Requirements The cable requirements for the ports on the AT-SBx81GT24 and AT-
SBx81GT40 Line Cards are listed in Table 11.
Note
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 th e AT-SBx81GP24 Ethernet
Line Card are given in Table 12 on page 49.
Table 11. Twisted Pair Cable for the AT-SBx81GT24 and AT-SBx81GT40
Line Cards
Cable Type 10Mbps 100Mbps 1000Mbps
Standard TIA/EIA 568-B-
compliant Category 3 shielded
or unshielded cabling with 100
ohm impedance and a
frequency of 16 MHz.
Yes Yes No
Standard TIA/EIA 568-A-
compliant Category 5 or TIA/
EIA 568-B-compliant Enhanced
Category 5 (Cat 5e) shielded or
unshielded cabling with 100
ohm impedance and a
frequency of 100 MHz.
Yes Yes Yes
Standard TIA/EIA 568-B-
compliant Category 6 or 6a
shielded cabling.
Yes Yes Yes
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Automatic MDIX
Detection The 10/100/1000 Mbps twisted-pair ports on the AT-SBx81GT24, AT-
SBx81GT40, and AT-SBx81GP24 Line Cards are IEEE 802.3ab compliant
and feature automatic MDIX detection when operating at 10 or 100 Mbps.
(Automatic MDIX detection does not apply to 1000 Mbps.) This feature
automatically configures the ports to MDI or MDI-X depending on the
wiring configurations of the end nodes.
Ports connected to network devices that do not support automatic MDIX
detection default to MDIX.
You may disable automatic MDIX detection on the individual ports and
configure the MDI/MDI-X settings manually with the POLARITY comman d.
Port Pinouts Refer to Table 35 on page 247 for the pinouts of the twisted-pair ports
when they operate at 10 or 100 Mbps in the MDI configuration and
Table 36 on page 247 for the MDI-X configuration. For the port pinouts
when they operate at 1000 Mbps, refer to Table 37 on page 248.
Table 12. Twisted Pair Cable for the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card
Cable Type
10Mbps 100Mbps 1000Mbps
Non-
PoE PoE PoE+ Non-
PoE PoE PoE+ Non-
PoE PoE PoE+
Standard TIA/EIA 568-
B-compliant Category 3
shielded or unshielded
cabling with 100 ohm
impedance and a
frequency of 16 MHz.
Yes No No Yes No No No No No
Standard TIA/EIA 568-
A-compliant Category 5
shielded or unshielded
cabling with 100 ohm
impedance and a
frequency of 100 MHz.
Yes Yes No Yes Yes No Yes No No
Standard TIA/EIA 568-
B-compliant Enhanced
Category 5 (Cat 5e)
shielded or unshielded
cabling with 100 ohm
impedance and a
frequency of 100 MHz.
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Standard TIA/EIA 568-
B-compliant Category 6
or 6a shielded cabling.
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
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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. This feature can simplify
network installation and maintenance because it allows you to use the
switch as a central power source for other network devices.
Devices that receive their power over Ethernet cables are called powered
devices (PD), examples of which include wireless access points, IP
telephones, web cams, and even other Ethernet switches. A PD
connected to a port on the switch receives both network traffic and power
over the same twisted-pair cable.
The AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card automatically determines whether a device
connected to a port is a PD. A PD has a signature resistor or signature
capacitor that the line card can detect over the Ethernet cabling. If the
resistor or capacitor is present, the switch assumes that the device is a
PD.
A port connected to a network node that is not a PD (that is, a device that
receives its power from another power source) functions as a regular
Ethernet port, without PoE. The PoE feature remains enabled on the port
but no power is delivered to the device.
Powered Device
Classes The IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at standards define five powered device
classes. The classes are defined by the power requirements of the
powered devices. The classes are shown in Table 13. The AT-
SBx81GP24 Line Card supports all five classes.
Table 13. IEEE802.3af and IEEE802.3at Powered Device Classes
Class Usage
Maximum
Power Output
on the PoE
Port
PD Power
Range
0 Default 15.4W .044W to
12.95W
1 Optional 4.0W 0.44W to 3.84W
2 Optional 7.0W 3.84W to 6.49W
3 Optional 15.4W 6.49W to
12.95W
4 Optional 30.0W 12.95W to
25.9W
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Power Budget 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 ma y install up to two power
supplies in the chassis for a total of 2400 watts for the powered devices.
The number of powered devices the chassis can support at one time
depends on the number of AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies in the
chassis and the power requirements of the powered devices in your
network. Table 14 lists the maximum number of powered devices by class,
for one or two power supplies. The numbers assume that the powered
devices require the maximum amount of power for their classes.
Note
The maximum number of PoE ports in the SwitchBlade x8106
Switch is 240 ports.
PoE Wiring The IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at standards define two methods for
delivering power to powered devices over the four pairs of strands that
comprise a standard Ethernet twisted-pair cable. The methods are called
Alternatives A and B. In Alternative A, power is supplied to powered
devices on strands 1, 2, 3, and 6, which are the same strands that carry
the 10/100Base-TX network traffic. In Alternative B, power is delivered on
strands 4, 5, 7, and 8. These are the unused strands.
Note
1000BASE-T cables carry the network traffic on all eight strands of
the Ethernet cable.
The PoE implementation on the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card is Alternative
A. Power is transmitted on strands 1, 2, 3, and 6. Thus, the line card can
support PDs that receive power using Alternative A.
Table 14. Maximum Number of Powered Devices
Class
Maximum Number of
Ports with
One PoE PSU
(1200 W)
Maximum Number of
Ports with
Two PoE PSU’s
(2400 W)
0 77 155
1 240 240
2 171 240
3 77 155
44080
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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 Altern ative B will not
work with the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card.
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Chapter 3
AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric
Card
This chapter describes the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card in
the following sections:
“Controller Fabric Cards for the AT-SBx8106 Chassis” on page 54
“Hardware Components of the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card” on page 56
“Guidelines” on page 58
“Dual Controller Cards” on page 60
“SYS Status LEDs” on page 62
“eco-friendly Button” on page 64
“SBx Linecard Status LEDs” on page 65
“Console (RS-232) Port” on page 66
“Ethernet Management Port (NET MGMT)” on page 67
“USB Port” on page 69
“Reset Button” on page 70
“AlliedW are Plus Software Releases for the Hardware Components” on
page 72
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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 22.
Figure 22. Controller Fabric Cards for the AT-SBx8106 Chassis
Two main differences between the controller cards are listed here:
The AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card has four SFP+
slots. You may use t he slots to add four additional networking ports
to the chassis or to build a stack of two chassis with the VCStack
Plus feature. The AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card does
not have SFP+ slots and, consequently, does not support the
VCStack Plus feature.
The AT-SBx81CFC400 Card supports the five Ethernet line cards
in Figure 10 on page 34. The AT-SBx81CFC960 Card suppo rts the
same cards, plus the AT-SBx81XS16 Card, which has sixteen
slots for SFP+ transceivers. The AT-SBx81CFC400 Card does not
support the AT-SBx81XS16 Card.
AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card
AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card
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This manual describes the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card. For
information on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card, refer to the SwitchBlade
x8106 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide.
Note
You may not install both types of controller cards in the same
chassis. When installing two controller cards in a chassis, be sure
both cards are the same type.
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Hardware Components of the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card
The components on the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card are
identified in Figure 23 and briefly described in Table 15.
Figure 23. AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card
SBx Linecard
Status LEDs
eco-friendly
Button
SYS
Status
LEDs
Reset
Button USB
Port Console RS-232
Port
Ethernet Management (eth0) Port
Table 15. Components on the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card
Component Description
SYS Status LEDs Displays general status information about
the controller card, power supplies, and
fan module. For more information, refer to
“SYS Status LEDs” on page 62.
eco-friendly Button Turns the LEDs on and off. For more
information, refer to “eco-friendly Button”
on page 64.
SBx Linecard Status LEDs Displays general information about the
controller and Ethernet line cards. For
more information, refer to “SBx Linecard
Status LEDs” on page 65.
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Console RS-232 Port Provides local management of the switch.
The switch does not require an IP address
for local management. For more
information, refer to “Console (RS-232)
Port” on page 66.
NET MGMT (eth0) Port Provides maintenance access to the
controller card. For more information, refer
to “Ethernet Management Port (NET
MGMT)” on page 67.
USB Port Used with a USB flash memory drive for
management functions, such as storing
backup copies of the switch configuration
or transferring configurations between
switches. For more information, refer to
“USB Port” on page 69.
Reset Button Resets the controller and Ethernet line
cards. For more information, refer to
“Reset Button” on page 70.
Table 15. Components on the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card
Component Description
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Guidelines
Here are some of the 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.
Management software — The controller card stores its own
management software as well as the management software for the
Ethernet line cards. It downloads the firmware to the cards over the
backplane in the chassis when t he chassis is powe red on or reset,
as part of the initialization process.
Configuration Settings — The controller card also maintains a
configuration database in which it stores its own sett ings as well as
the settings of the Ethernet line cards. When a change is made to
a configuration setting on a line card, the controller card transmits
the change over the backplane to the appropriate line card and
updates its configuration datab ase. The data base is re tained even
when the chassis is powered off because controller card stores it in
nonvolatile memory. You may download the database to a
management workstation or network server to maintain a histo ry of
configurations or to transfer a configuration to multiple chassis.
Backplane Control — The chassis has a backplane. The Ethernet
line cards use the backplane to forward traffic to each other when
the ingress and egress ports of packets are located on different
cards. The backplane is managed by the controller card. The
bandwidth of the backplane depends on the number of controller
cards in the chassis. Each line card slot has up to 40Gbps of
backplane bandwidth when the chassis has one AT-
SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card and up to 80Gbps with two
controller cards.
Here are the guidelines to the controller card:
The chassis must have at least one controller card. The line cards
do not forward traffic if the chassis does not have at least one
controller card.
The chassis can have either one or two controller cards.
Two controller cards are recommended for redundancy and to
increase the per slot backplane bandwidth from 40 to 80Gbps.
The controller cards are installed in slots 5 and 6 in the chassis.
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Here are other features of the controller card:
LEDs for monitoring the status of the Ethernet line cards.
Power-saving eco-friendly button for turning the port and status
LEDs on and off on the line cards and control cards.
Reset switch for resetting the chassis.
SD card slot for data storage and retrieval.
Console RS-232 for local management.
NET MGMT port and inband interface for re mote Telnet, SSH, and
SNMP management.
Hot swappable.
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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. Two controller cards increase the bandwidth for each
slot to up to 80 Gbps.
Installing a second controller card adds redundancy. If a controller
card fails in the chassis, the second ca rd enables the Et hernet lin e
cards to maintain network operations.
Here are the guidelines to dual controller cards:
One card operates as the active master card and the other as the
standby master card. You can determine the state of a controller
card by the M/S LED. For information, refer to “SYS Status LEDs”
on page 62.
The controller cards automatically determine their states when the
chassis is powered on or reset. The card that boots up first is
designated as the active master card. If both cards boot up at the
same time, the card in slot 5 is designated as the active master
card.
All management sessions have to be conducted through the active
controller card.
You have to use the Console RS-232 port on the active controller
card to establish a local management session with the chassis.
When the chassis is powered on or reset, the two controller cards
perform an initialization process, part of which involves the inactive
card synchronizing its management files with the active card.
During this phase of the initialization process, which may take
several minutes, the inactive card does not participate with the
active card in forwarding traffic over the backplane and its SFP+
slots are nonfunctional. After the inactive card has finished the
initialization process, it joins with the active card in forwarding
traffic on the backplane and activates its SFP+ slots. For more
information, refer to “Monitoring the Initialization Process” on
page 187.
Two controller cards provide an active/active architecture. The packet
processors on both controller cards are fully utilized, doubling the
available backplane bandwidth to up to 80Gbps per line card slot.
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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.
If the active master card is hot-swapped out, the st andby master becomes
the active master. It takes over all control functions almost
instantaneously. Testing has shown no noticeable disruption to streaming
video.
You can determine the state of the controller card by viewing the CFC LED
on the card. The controller card is the active master when the LED is solid
green and the standby master when the LED is solid amber.
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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 16 on page 62.
Table 16. SYS (System) Status LEDs
LED State Description
CFC
Solid Green Indicates that the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller
Fabric Card is operating normally as the active
master controller card.
Flashing
Green Indicates that the controller card is initializing its
management software or synchronizing its
database with the active master controller card.
Solid
Amber Indicates that the controller card is operating
normally as the standby master controller card.
Flashing
Amber Indicates that the controller card is disabled. An
active master controller card might disable a
standby master controller card if the two cards
have incompatible versions of the management
software and are unable to resolve the problem,
possibly because of insufficient free flash memory.
PSU
Solid Green Indicates that the power supplies are operating
properly.
Flashing
Amber Indicates that a power supply is experiencing a
problem. Possible causes are:
The input AC voltage from a power source is
not within the normal operating range of a
power supply module.
The output DC voltage from a power supply
module to the line cards is not within the
normal operating range.
A power supply is experiencing high
temperature.
A power supply has failed.
Check the status LEDs on the individual power
supply modules to determine which module has a
fault condition.
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FAN Solid Green Indicates that the fan module is operating properly.
Flashing
Amber Indicates that the fan module has a problem. The
fans are operating below the normal operating
range or have stopped.
Table 16. SYS (System) Status LEDs (Continued)
LED State Description
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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 u sing 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.
The button controls all of the port LEDs on the Ethernet line cards and
controller card, except for the CFC LED, which is always on, and the L/A
LED for the NET MGMT port. The butto n does not control the LEDs on the
fan module and power supply systems.
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SBx Linecard Status LEDs
The SBx Linecard Status LEDs display general status information about
the Ethernet line cards and controller cards. There is one LED for each
slot. LEDs 1 to 6 correspond to slots 1 to 6 in the AT-SBx8106 Chassis.
LEDs 7 to 12 are not used. If the chassis has two controller cards, the SBx
Status LEDs on both cards are active. The LEDs are defined in Table 17.
Table 17. SBx Linecard Status LEDs
LEDs State Description
1 to 12
Off Indicates that the slot is empty.
Solid Green Indicates that the Ethernet line or con troller
card is operating normally.
Flashing Green Indicates that the card is booting up,
running in test mode, or loading its
configuration settings.
Solid Amber Indicates that the card is in an off-line state.
Possible causes are:
An Ethernet line card with this LED
state may have encountered a problem
initializing the management software.
An Ethernet line card that displays this
LED state might not be able to boot up
because the controller card does not
have the appropriate load file and
needs to be updated to the most recent
release of the AlliedWare Plus
Operating System.
A standby master controller card that
displays this LED state may have been
disabled by the active master controller
card because the cards have
incompatible versions of the Allied Ware
Plus Operating System and were
unable to resolve the problem, possibly
because of insufficient free flash
memory.
You may remove a line or controller card
from the chassis when it is in this state.
Flashing Amber Indicates that the card is reporting a fault
condition. Use the management comma nds
to determine the specific problem.
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Console (RS-232) Port
The Console Port is used to conduct local management sessions with the
switch. Local management sessions are established wit h a terminal or PC
with a terminal emulation program, and the manag ement cable that comes
with the card.
Local management is not conducted over a network. Consequently, the
AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card does not need an Internet
Protocol (IP) address for this type of management.
Your initial management session with the switch must be a local
management session. For instructions on how to start a local
management session, refer to “Using Local Management to Verify the
Chassis” on page 194 or the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100
Series Switches.
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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.
Here are the guidelines to using the port:
The port should only be used for initial configuration and
maintenance access to the chassis.
If the chassis has two controller cards, you must use the NET
MGMT port on the active controller card to access the switch. The
NET MGMT port on the standby controller card is inactive. To
determine the status of the controller cards, refer to the CFC LEDs,
described in Table 16 on page 62.
The NET MGMT port has a standard RJ-45 8-pin connector and
operates at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps in either half- or full-duplex
mode.
The cable requirements for the port are the same as the ports on
the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card, listed in Table 11 on page 48. For
the port pinouts, refer to “Port Pinouts” on page 247.
The default setting for the port is Auto-Negotiation, which sets the
speed and duplex mode automatically. You may disable Auto-
Negotiation and configure the port manually.
The wiring configuration of the NET MGMT port is set automatically
with automatic MDIX detection. You may disable automatic MDIX
detection and set the wiring configuration manually.
The port is referred to as eth0 in the management software.
For instructions on how to configure the NET MGMT port, refer to the
Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches.
NET MGMT
LED The Network Management (NET MGMT) port on the AT-SBx81CFC400
Controller Fabric Card has one Status LED, described in Table 18 on
page 68.
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Table 18. NET MGMT Port LED
LED State Description
L/A
Solid Green The port has a valid 1000 Mbps link.
Flashing
Green The port is transmitting or receiving data at
1000 Mbps.
Solid Amber The port has a valid 10 or 100 Mbps link.
Flashing
Amber The port is transmitting or receiving data at
10 or 100 Mbps.
Off The port has not established a link to a
network device.
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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-
SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card.
Transfer configuration files between controller cards in different
chassis that are to have similar configurations.
Transfer release and GUI files between controller cards.
Store or transfer log files.
Store or transfer debug files (for example, the ou tput of the SHOW
TECH-SUPPORT command).
Boot the AlliedWare Plus Operating System and master
configuration file from flash drive.
The port is compatible with USB v1.0 and v2.0 flash drives. Operating the
controller card with a flash drive is optional.
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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-
SBx81CFC400 Controller Cards in the chassis and, if the chassis h as two
controller cards, whether you reset the active or standby mast er controller
card.
The possible actions are described here:
If the chassis has only one controller card, pressing the Reset
button resets the controller card a nd all of the Ethernet line cards in
the chassis. You may perform this function if the chassis and line
cards are experiencing a problem.
Caution
The controller and Ethernet line cards do not forward network traffic
for about three minutes while they initialize the AlliedWare Plus
Operating System and configure their parameter settings. Some
network traffic may be lost.
If the chassis has two controller cards, pressing the Reset button
on the active master controller card resets the controller card, but
not the Ethernet line cards. The standby master controller card
immediately becomes the new active master card and the Ethernet
line cards continue to forward traffic. The reset controller card is
unavailable for about two minutes while it initializes its AlliedWare
Plus Operating System, after which it becomes the standby master
controller card in the chassis.
Note
The available bandwidth of the backplane in the chassis is reduced
for about one minute while the reset controller card initializes its
management software. This may reduce network performance.
If the chassis has two controller cards, pressing the Reset button
on the standby master controller card resets that card, but not the
active master controller card or the Ethernet line cards.
Note
The available bandwidth of the backplane in the chassis is reduced
for about one minute while the standby master controller card
initializes its management software and synchronizes its database
with the active master controller card. This may reduce network
performance.
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Note
To reset individual line cards in the chassis, use the REBOOT or
RELOAD command in the AlliedWare Plus Operating System.
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AlliedWare Plus Software Releases for the Hardware Components
Table 19 lists the releases of the AlliedWare Plus Operating System for
the hardware components of the SwitchBlade x8106 product.
Table 19. AlliedWare Plus Operating Syste m Releases for the Hardware
Components
Model Number Initial Release
AT-SBx8106 Chassis 5.4.2
AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card 5.4.2
AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card 5.4.3
AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card 5.4.2
AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card 5.4.2
AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card 5.4.2
AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Card 5.4.2
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC System
Power Supply 5.4.2
AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System
Power Supply 5.4.5-1
AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power
Supply 5.4.2
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System
Power Supply 5.4.3
AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module 5.4.2
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Chapter 4
Safety Precautions and Site
Requirements
This chapter contains the safety precautions an d guidelines for selecting a
site for the chassis. The chapter contains the following sections:
“Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 74
“Selecting a Site for the SwitchBlade x8112” on page 78
“Installation Tools and Material” on page 80
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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.
Warning
Class 1 Laser product. L1
Warning
Do not stare into the laser beam. L2
Warning
To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user-
serviceable parts inside. This unit contains hazardous voltages and
should only be opened by a trained and qualified technician. To
avoid the possibility of electric shock, disconnect electric power to
the product before connecting or disconnecting the LAN cables.
E1
Warning
Do not work on equipment or cables during periods of lightning
activity. E2
Warning
Power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energize
equipment, disconnect the power cord. E3
Warning
Class I Equipment. This equipment must be earthed. The power
plug must be connected to a properly wired earth ground socket
outlet. An improperly wired socket outlet could place hazardous
voltages on accessible metal parts. E4
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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. E6
Warning
Operating Temperature. This product is designed for a maximum
ambient temperature of 40° degrees C. E7
Note
All Countries: Install product in accordance with local and National
Electrical Codes. E8
Warning
When installing this equipment, always ensure that the frame ground
connection is installed first and disconnected last. E11
Caution
Circuit Overloading: Consideration should be given to the
connection of the equipment to the supply circuit and the effect that
overloading of circuits might have on over current protection and
supply wiring. Appropriate consideration of equipment nameplate
ratings should be used when addressing this concern. E21
Caution
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Attention: Le remplacement de la batterie par une batterie de type
incorrect peut provoquer un danger d’explosion. La remplacer
uniquement par une batterie du même type ou de type équivalent
recommandée par le constructeur. Les batteries doivent être
éliminées conformément aux instructions du constructeur. E22
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Warning
Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a
hazardous condition is not created due to uneven mechanical
loading. E25
Warning
Remove all metal jewelry, such as rings and watches, before
installing or removing a line card from a powered-on chassis.
E26
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. To reduce the risk
of electric shock, disconnect all power cords before servicing the
unit. E30
Note
If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating
ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than
the room ambient temperature. Therefore, consideration should be
given to installing the equipment in an environment compatible with
the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature (Tmra).
E35
Caution
Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the
amount of air flow required for safe operation of the equipment is not
compromised. E36
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
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Warning
To reduce the risk of electric shock, the PoE ports on this product
must not connect to cabling that is routed out side the building where
this device is located. E40
Warning
This product may have multiple AC power cords installed. To de-
energize this equipment, disconnect all power cords from the device.
E43
Caution
An Energy Hazard exists insid e this equipment. Do not insert hands
or tools into open chassis slots or sockets. E44
Warning
This equipment shall be installed in a Restrict ed Access location.
E45
Warning
High Leakage Current exists in this chassis. Connect external
ground wire before connecting AC power supply(s).
E46
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Selecting a Site for the SwitchBlade x8112
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. You should in stall devices starting at the b ottom of the rack, with
the heavier devices near the bottom.
2. Verify that the power outlets for the chassis are located near the unit
and are easily accessible.
3. Verify that the power sources are on different A/C circuits to protect
the unit from a power circuit failure.
4. Verify that the site has dedicated power circuits or power conditioners
to supply reliable electrical power to the network devices.
5. Verify that the site allows for easy access to the ports on the front of
the chassis so that you can easily connect and disconnect the network
cables, as well as view the unit’s LEDs.
6. Verify that the site allows for adequate air flow around the unit and
through the cooling vents. The ventilation direction for the main section
of the chassis is from left to right (when facing the f ront of the chassis),
with the fan module drawing air out of the chassis. The power supplies
have fans that draw air from the front to the back.
7. Verify that the site has a reliable and earth (grounded) power supply
source, preferably dedicated and filtered.
8. Verify that the twisted pair cabling is not exposed to sources of
electrical noise, such as radio transmitters, broadband amplifiers,
power lines, electric motors, and fluorescent fixtures.
9. Verify that the site protects the chassis from moisture , water, and dust.
Here are other guidelines to consider:
Switch ports are suitable for intra-building connections, or where
non-exposed cabling is required.
Do not place objects on top of the chassis.
The power cords provided with the AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-
SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies for 100-
125 VAC installations have 20 Amp, 125 V NEMA 5-20P plugs.
The plugs are only compatible wit h NEMA 5-20R receptacle s. See
Figure 24 on page 79.
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Figure 24. 100 - 125 VAC 125 V NEMA 5-20 Plug and Receptacle
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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
Six equipment rack screws
Flat-head screwdriver
#2 Phillips-head 10 inch-lbs torque screwdriver (optional)
The grounding wire requires the following items:
#2 Phillips-head screwdriver
Crimping tool
10 AWG stranded grounding wire
#2 Phillips-head 20 inch-lbs torque screwdriver (optional)
The AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply requires the following items:
Two 8 AWG stranded power wires
One 10 AWG stranded grounding wire
8 mm wrench
#1 Phillips-head screwdriver
#3 Phillips-head screwdriver
#3 Phillips-head 30 to 40 inch-lbs torque screwdriver (optional)
The AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card and Ethernet line cards
require the following items:
#2 Phillips-head screwdriver
#2 Phillips-head, 5 inch-lbs torque screwdriver (optional)
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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 82
“Preparing the Equipment Rack” on page 83
“Unpacking the AT-SBx8106 Chassis” on page 86
“Removing the Rubber Feet” on page 88
“Adjusting the Equipment Rack Brackets” on page 90
“Installing the Chassis in the Equipment Rack” on page 92
“Removing the Shipping Brace” on page 96
“Installing the Chassis Grounding Wire” on page 97
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Required Tools and Material
Here is a list of the tools and screws for mounting the chassis in an
equipment rack:
#2 Phillips-head screwdriver
Six equipment rack screws
Flat-head screwdriver
#2 Phillips-head 10 inch-lbs torque screwdriver (optional)
Here is a list of the tools and wire for installing the grounding wire on the
chassis:
#2 Phillips-head screwdriver
Crimping tool
10 AWG stranded grounding wire
#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
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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
The chassis is heavy and should be mounted as low as possible in
the equipment rack to maximize vertical stability.
1. Reserve 190.0 mm (7.5“) of vertical rack space for the installation of
the AT-SBx8106 Chassis, as shown in Figure 25 on page 84.
2. Do not mount any equipment within 152.4 mm (6”) above this space
during installation. This additional vertical space is temporary and
allows you enough room to lift and tilt the chassis into its position in the
equipment rack without striking other equipment. You may use this
additional space for other network equipment after the chassis is
installed.
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Figure 25. Reserving Vertical Rack Space
190.0 mm (7.5“) 152.4 mm (6”0)
342.4 mm (13.5”)
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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” hole pattern, as shown in
Figure 26. The screws are used to support the chassis while you
secure it to the rack. Do not fully tighten the screws at this time. The
screw heads should protrude from the rack approximately 6.4 mm (.25
in).
Figure 26. Rack Mounting Hole Locations
5. After installing the two screws in the equipmen t rack, go to “Unpacking
the AT-SBx8106 Chassis” on page 86.
6.4 mm (.25 in)
Screw head
Top screw hole of the lowest 1/2” hole pattern
away from rack
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Unpacking the AT-SBx8106 Chassis
To unpack the AT-SBx8106 Chassis, perform the following procedure:
1. Remove all components from the shipping package.
2. Verify the contents of the shipping container by referring to Figure 27
here and Figure 28 on page 87. If any item is missing or damaged,
contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance.
Figure 27. Components of the AT-SBx8106 Chassis
One AT-SBx8106 Chassis
One AT-SBxFAN06 Module pre-
installed in the vertical slot on
the right side of the front panel
Four blank line card slot covers
Three blank power supply slot
covers pre-installed in power
supply slots A to C on the front
panel
One grounding lug pre-installed
in the lower left corner on the
back panel
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Figure 28. Components of the AT-SBx8106 Chassis (Continued)
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
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Removing the Rubber Feet
The chassis comes with rubber feet on the base panel for tabletop
installation, which is not recommended for this product. Allied Telesis
recommends removing the feet before installing the chassis in the
equipment rack. 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. You might bend the
chassis and cause misalignment of the slots and card guides if you
lift the chassis without the shipping brace.
1. Place the unit upside down on a level, secure surface, as shown in
Figure 29.
Figure 29. Turning the Chassis Upside Down
2. Using a flat-head screwdriver, pry the rubber feet from the bottom of
the chassis, as shown in Figure 30 on page 89.
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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.
You adjust the brackets by removing them and re-installing them in
different positions on the sides of the chassis. The bracket positions are
listed in Table 20 and illustrated in Figure 31 on page 91 and Figure 32 on
page 91. Please review the following information before moving the
brackets:
Position A, the default position, positions the chassis so that the
front of the unit is flush with the front of the equipment rack.
Position B recesses the front of the chassis by 27.39 mm (1.1 in).
Positions C to E extend the front of the chassis beyond the front of
the rack from 27.39 mm (1.1 in) to 140.85 mm (5.545 in).
Position F installs the chassis with the rear panel flush with the
front of the equipment rack.
To install the rack mount brackets in position “E,” you have to
remove the two chassis screws from the bottom-middle section of
the chassis and re-install them in front where the rack mount
bracket screws were originally, as shown in Figure 31 on page 91.
The dimension (X) between the front panel and the rack rails is
given for each rack mounting bracket position in Table 20.
Table 20. Front Panel to Rack Rail Dimensions
Figure # Front Panel Position Dimension X
Front Panel to Rack Rail
31 A
(Factory Installed - Flush) 3.69 mm (0.145 in)
31 B
(Recessed) -27.39 mm (-1.078 in)
31 C 27.39 mm (1.078 in)
31 D 47.71 mm (1.878 in)
31 E 140.85 mm (5.545 in)
32 F
(Reverse Position) 374.16 mm (14.731 in)
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Figure 31. Rack Mounting Bracket Locations
Figure 32. Rack Bracket Locations for Reverse Position of Chassis
Factory Installed - Flush with Rack Rails
AB
C D E
“Dim X”
“Dim X” “Dim X” “Dim X”
F
Front panel
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Installing the Chassis in the Equipment Rack
The procedure in this section explains how to install the chassis in the
equipment rack. The procedure requires the following items:
#2 Phillips-head screwdriver (not provided)
Six equipment rack screws (not provided)
#2 Phillips-head, 10 inch-lbs torque screwdriver (optional — not
provided)
Caution
Do not remove the shipping brace from the front of the AT-SBx8106
Chassis until after the unit is secu rely mounted in the rack. The plate
prevents twisting of the chassis frame and mechanical misalignment
of the line card slots during shipping and installation.
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
Warning
To prevent injuring yourself or damaging the device, do not attempt
to install the chassis in the equipment rack alone. Allied Telesis
recommends a minimum of three people for this procedure.
Before installing the chassis in the rack, review the following checklist:
Did you reserve sufficient space in the equipment rack for the
chassis and install two screws in the rack on which to rest the
chassis while securing it to the rack? If not, then perform
“Preparing the Equipment Rack” on page 83.
Did you adjust the brackets so that the front of the chassis will be
positioned correctly in the equipment rack for your installation? If
not, then perform “Adjusting the Equipment Rack Brackets” on
page 90.
To install the AT-SBx8106 Chassis in the equipment rack, perform the
following procedure:
1. While facing the front of the chassis, tilt the top of the chassis toward
you.
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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 83, as shown in Figure 33.
Figure 33. Lifting the AT-SBx8106 Chassis into the Equipment Rack
3. With the bottom of the rack mount ears resting on the two rack mount
screws, tilt the top of the chassis back until both rackmount brackets
are flush and parallel with the vertical rack rails.
4. Install four rack mount screws (not provided) to secure the chassis to
the equipment rack, as shown in Figure 34 on page 94.
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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). Refer to Figure 36.
Figure 36. Removing the Shipping Brace
After removing the shipping plate, go to “Installing the Chassis Grounding
Wire” on page 97.
Shipping Brace Screws
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Installing the Chassis Grounding Wire
This procedure explains how to connect a grounding wire to the chassis.
The chassis requires a permane nt connection for the line cards and power
supplies to a good earth ground. The procedure requires the following
items:
Grounding lug (pre-installed on the rear panel of the chassis)
#2 Phillips-head screwdriver (not provided)
Crimping tool (not provided)
10 AWG stranded grounding wire (not provided)
#2 Phillips-head, 20 inch-lbs torque screwdriver (optional — not
provided)
To connect the chassis to an earth ground, perform the following
procedure:
1. Prepare an adequate length of stranded grounding wire (10 AWG) for
the ground connection by stripping it as shown in Figure 37.
Figure 37. Stripping the Grounding Wire
2. Remove the two screws that secure the grounding lug to the rear panel
of the chassis, as shown in Figure 38.
Figure 38. Removing the Grounding Lug
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3. Insert one end of the grounding wire into the grounding lug, as shown
in Figure 39, and use a crimping tool to secure the wire to the
grounding lug.
Figure 39. Attaching the Grounding Wire to the Grounding Lug
4. Install the grounding lug on the rear panel of the chassis, as shown in
Figure 40.
Allied Telesis recommends tightening the screws to 20 inch-lbs.
Figure 40. Installing the Grounding Lug and Wire
5. Connect the other end of the grounding wire to the building protective
earth.
6. Go to Chapter 6, “Installing the Power Supplies” on page 99.
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Chapter 6
Installing the Power Supplies
This chapter explains how to install the power supplies. It ha s the following
sections:
“Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)” on page 100
“Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power
Supplies” on page 101
“Installing AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supplies” on page 107
“Installing AT -SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supplies” on page 112
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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.
Caution
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage the components on the
SwitchBlade x8106 line cards and power supplies. Be sure to follow
proper ESD procedures during the installation.
To guard against ESD, perform this procedure:
1. Verify that the chassis is electrically connected to earth ground.
2. Connect the wrist strap tha t comes with the chassis to the ESD socket
in the bottom right corner of the AT-SBx8106 Chassis, shown in
Figure 41. This ensures that ESD voltages safely flow to ground.
Figure 41. ESD Socket and Wrist Strap
3. When you put on the ESD-preventive wrist strap, be sure it makes
good contact with your skin.
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Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power
Supplies
The chassis must have at least one system power supply. Yo u ma y install
two system power supplies in the chassis for power redundancy. For
background information, refer to “Power Supplies and Power Sup ply Slots”
on page 24.
Caution
The electronic components in the power supply can be damaged by
electro-static discharges (ESD). Follow the procedure in “Protecting
Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)” on page 100 to guard
against ESD damage when unpacking and installing the power
supply.
Caution
The following procedure assumes that this is the initial installation of
the chassis and that the chassis is powered off. However, if you are
installing the AT-SBxPWRSYS2 Power Supply in an active,
operational chassis, you should connect the AC power cord to the
appropriate connector on the back panel of the unit before installing
the power supply. Otherwise, the active master contro ller card might
restart its operating system when you install the power supply. This
might result in a temporary interruption of network operations of the
chassis if the unit has only one controller card. This guideline does
not apply to the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC or DC Power Supply or the
AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply.
To install AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power
Supplies, perform the following procedure:
1. Choose a slot in the chassis for the power supply.
System power supplies are installed in slots C and D in the chassis.
Refer to Figure 42 on page 102. 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.
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Figure 42. 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 43.
Figure 43. Removing the Blank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot C
AT-SBxPWRPOE1
Power Supply Slots
AB
AT-SBxPWRSYS1
Power Supply Slots
CD
or AT-SBxPWRSYS2
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3. Remove the new power supply from the shipping package and verify
the package contents, listed in Figure 44.
If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales
representative for assist a nce.
Figure 44. Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-
SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply
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.
Note
The tie wrap is used to secure the power cord to the chassis in
“Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC
Power Supply” on page 155.
One AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or
AT-SBxPWRSYS2 Power
Supply
One regional AC power cord
One tie wrap
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4. Move the locking handle on the power supply to the unlocked or up
position. See Figure 45.
Figure 45. Unlocking the Handle on the Power Supply
5. Align and insert the power supply int o the power supply slot. Figure 46
shows the power supply installed in slot D.
Figure 46. Inserting the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC
System Power Supply
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6. Lower the power supply locking handle to secure the power supply to
the chassis, as shown in Figure 47.
Figure 47. Lowering the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-
SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply
Note
If the module does not fully sea t in the chassis slot, check to be sure
you are installing a system power supply and not a PoE power
supply. The model name of the module is included on a label on the
locking handle. For more information, refer to “Power Supplies and
Power Supply Slots” on page 24.
7. To install a second system power supply, repeat this procedure.
8. After installing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC
System Power Supples, do one of the following:
If you purchased the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply for the
ports on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Cards, go to “Installing AT-
SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supplies” on page 107.
Otherwise, go to Chapter 7, “Installing the AT-SBx81CFC400
Controller and Ethernet Line Cards” on page 119.
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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” on page 24.
Warning
The electronic components in the power supply can be damaged by
electro-static discharges (ESD). Follow the procedure in “Protecting
Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)” on page 100 to guard
against ESD damage when unpacking and installing the power
supply.
To install the power supply, perform the following procedure:
1. Choose a slot for the AT-AT-SBxPWRPOE1 System Power Supply in
the chassis.
You may install it in either slot A or B, shown in Figure 42 on page 10 2.
2. Raise the handle on the blank panel covering the selected slot and
slide the panel from the chassis. Figure 48 on page 108 shows the
blank panel being removed from slot A.
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Figure 48. 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 49 on page
109.
If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales
representative for assistance.
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Figure 49. 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.
Note
The tie wrap is used to secure the power cord to the chassis in
“Powering On the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply” on page 158.
4. Raise the locking handle on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply, as
shown Figure 50 on page 110.
One AT-SBxPWRPOE1
Power Supply Module
One regional AC power cord
One tie wrap
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Figure 50. Unlocking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply
5. Align and insert the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Module into slot A or B.
Figure 51 shows the power supply module aligned in slot A.
Caution
The AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supply will not work in slot C or
D.
Figure 51. Inserting the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply
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6. Lower the locking handle of the power supply module to secure the
module in the slot, as shown in Figure 52.
Figure 52. Locking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply
Note
If the module does not fully sea t in the chassis slot, check to be sure
you are installing a PoE power supply and not a system power
supply. The model name of the module is included on a lab el o n the
locking handle. For more information, refer to “Power Supplies and
Power Supply Slots” on page 24.
7. To install a second AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply, repeat this
procedure.
8. After installing the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies, go to Chapter
7, “Installing the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller and Ethernet Line
Cards” on page 119.
Note
Retain the tie wrap that comes with the power supply. You use it to
secure the power cord to the chassis when you power on the unit in
“Powering On the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply” on page 158.
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Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supplies
This section contains the installation procedure for the AT-SBxPWRSYS1
DC System Power Supply. For background information, refer to “Power
Supplies and Power Supply Slots” on page 24.
Warning
The electronic components in the power supply can be da maged by
electro-static discharges (ESD). Follow the procedure in “Prote ctin g
Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)” on page 100 to guard
against ESD damage when unpacking and installing the power
supply.
To install the power supply, perform the following procedure:
1. Choose a slot in the chassis for the AT-AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System
Power Supply.
System power supplies are installed in slots C and D in the chassis.
Refer to Figure 42 on page 102. 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.
Caution
The AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply 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 53 on page 113.
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Figure 53. 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 54 on page
114.
If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales
representative for assist a nce.
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Figure 54. Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC 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.
4. Verify that the On/Off switch on the po wer sup ply is in the Off position.
Refer to Figure 55 on page 115.
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
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Figure 55. 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 56.
Figure 56. Loosening the Handle Locking Screw on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1
DC Power Supply
6. Raise the locking handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply,
as shown Figure 57 on page 116.
On/Off
Switch
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Figure 57. Raising Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply
7. Align and insert the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 Module into slot C or D.
Figure 58 shows the power supply installed in slot D.
Caution
The AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply will not work in
slot A or B.
Figure 58. Inserting the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply
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8. Lower the locking handle of the power supply module to secure the
module in the slot, as shown in Figure 59.
Figure 59. Locking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System
Power Supply
Note
Do not tighten the handle locking screw yet. You may need to
slightly lift the handle to move the plastic guard panel when you
connect the positive and negative wires in “Powering On the AT-
SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply” on page 161.
9. To install a second AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply,
repeat this procedure.
10. After installing the power supplies, go to Chapter 7, “Installing the AT-
SBx81CFC400 Controller and Ethernet Line Cards” on page 119.
Note
Retain the five wire ring lugs that come with the power supply. You
use them to wire the power supply in “Powering On the AT-
SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply” on page 161
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Chapter 7
Installing the AT-SBx81CFC400
Controller and Ethernet Line Cards
This chapter describes how to install the controller an d Ethernet line cards.
The chapter has the following sections:
“Guidelines to Handling the Controller and Line Cards” on page 120
“Installing the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card” on page 122
“Installing the Ethernet Line Cards” on page 128
“Installing the Blank Slot Covers” on page 132
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Guidelines to Handling the Controller and Line Cards
Please observe the following guidelines when handling the controller and
Ethernet line cards:
The cards are hot swappable and can be installed or removed
while the chassis is powered on.
Always wear an anti-static device when handling the cards.
Caution
The electronic components on the controller and line cards can be
damaged by electro-static discharges (ESD). Follow the procedure
in “Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)” on page 100 to
guard against ESD damage when unpacking and installing the line
cards.
Hold a card by its faceplate and edges.
Never touch the electronic components on the top or bottom of a
card.
To avoid damaging the components on the bottom of a card, do
not set it down on a table or desk. If you need to set down a card,
return it to its anti-static bag and packaging container.
Do not remove a card from its anti-st atic bag until you are ready to
install it in the chassis.
If you need to remove a card from the chassis, immediately return
it in its anti-static bag and packaging container.
Never hold or lift a controller card by the handles on the front
faceplate. You might bend or damage the handles.
Caution
Keep a card level as you slide it into or out of the chassis. You might
damage the components on the top or bottom of a ca rd if you slide it
at an angle. Refer to Figure 60 on page 121.
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Figure 60. Aligning Card in Slot
CORRECT
INCORRECT
INCORRECT
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Installing the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card
This section contains the installation proced ure for the AT-SBx81CFC400
Controller Fabric Card. You may install either one or two controller cards
in the unit. The chassis must have at least one controller card. The cards
must be installed in slots 5 and 6 in the chassis.
Note
Please review “Guidelines to Handling the Controller and Line
Cards” on page 120 before performing this procedure:
This procedure requires the following tools:
#2 Phillips-head screwdriver (not provided)
#2 Phillips-head, 5 inch-lbs torque screwdriver (optional — not
provided))
To install the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card, perform the following procedure:
1. Choose a slot in the chassis for the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller
Fabric Card.
The card must be installed in slot 5 or 6, shown in Figure 61. If you are
installing only one controller card, Allied Telesis recommends inst alling
it in slot 5.
Figure 61. Slots 5 and 6 for the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card
2. Remove the new AT-SBx81CFC400 Control Card from the shipping
package and verify the package contents, listed in Table 62 on
page 123.
If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales
representative for assistance.
Slot 5 Slot 6
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Figure 62. Items Included with the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric
Card
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.
3. Carefully remove the controller card from the anti-static bag. Refer to
Figure 63.
Figure 63. Removing the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card from
the Anti-static Bag
4. Move the locking handles on the front panel to the open position, as
shown in Figure 64 on page 124.
One AT-SBx81CFC400
Controller Fabric Card
One 2 m (6.6 ft) local
management cable with
RJ-45 (8P8C) and DB-9
(D-sub 9-pin) connectors.
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Figure 64. Opening the Locking Handles on the AT-SBx81CFC400
Controller Fabric Card
5. Remove the battery insulato r tab on the controller card by sliding it out
from between the battery and battery clip, as shown in Figure 65.
Figure 65. Removing the Battery Insulator
6. Align the edges of the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card with
the internal chassis card guides in slot 5 or 6 of the AT-SBx8106
Chassis. Figure 66 on page 125 shows the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card
aligned in slot 5.
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Figure 66. Aligning the AT-SBx81CFC400 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 th e slot. You
might damage the components on the top or bottom of the card if
you slide it in at an angle. Refer to Table 60 on page 121.
Caution
Do not force the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card into the slot. If you feel
resistance, remove it and try again. Be sure that the edges of the
card are properly aligned with the card guides.
8. When you feel the card make contact with the connector on the
backplane of the chassis, carefully close the two locking levers on the
front panel of the controller card to secure it in the chassis, as shown in
Figure 67 on page 126.
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Figure 68. Tightening the Thumb Screws on the AT-SBx81CFC400 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 you have a second AT-SBx81CFC400 Co ntroller Fabric Card, repeat
this procedure to install it in the chassis.
12. Go to “Installing the Ethernet Line Cards” on page 128.
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Installing the Ethernet Line Cards
This section contains the installation procedure for the Ethernet line cards.
The illustrations in the procedure show the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card.
The procedure is the same for all the cards.
Note
Please review “Guidelines to Handling the Controller and Line
Cards” on page 120 before performing this procedure.
This procedure requires the following tools:
#2 Phillips-head screwdriver (not provided)
#2 Phillips-head, 5 inch-lbs torque screwdriver (optional — not
provided)
To install the Ethernet line cards, perform the following procedure:
1. Choose a slot in the chassis for the Ethernet line card. The Ethernet
line cards may be installed in slots 1 to 4.
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.
3. Carefully remove the Ethernet line card from the anti-static bag. Refer
to Figure 69 on page 129.
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Figure 69. 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.
Figure 70 shows an Ethernet line card aligned with slot 1.
Figure 70. Aligning an Ethernet Line Card in a Chassis Slot
5. Slowly and carefully slide the card into the slot.
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Caution
Keep the card level with t he chassis as you slide it in to the slot. Yo u
might damage the components on the top or bottom of the card if
you slide it in at an angle. Refer to Figure 60 on page 121.
Caution
Do not force the card into the slot. If you feel resistance, remove the
card and try again. Be sure that the edges of the card are properly
aligned with the card guides.
6. When you feel the line card make contact with the connector on the
backplane of the chassis, gently press on bot h sides of the faceplate to
seat the card on the connector. Refer to Figure 71.
Figure 71. Seating an Ethernet Line Card on the Backplane Connector
7. Finger tighten the two thumbscrews on each side of the line card to
secure it to the chassis, as shown in Figure 72 on page 131.
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Figure 72. 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 132.
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Installing the Blank Slot Covers
After installing the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Cards and
Ethernet line cards, check the front panel for unused slots and cover the m
with the blank slot covers included with the chassis, as explained in this
procedure. The fan module may not be able to maintain adequate airflow
across the controller and line cards if the chassis is not completely
enclosed. If there are no unused slots, go to Chapter 8, “Installing the
Transceivers and Cabling the Ports” on page 135.
To install the blank panels on the unused slots, perform the following
procedure:
1. Position a blank slot cover over an unused slot, as shown in Figure 73.
Figure 73. Installing a Blank Slot Cover
2. Finger tighten the two thumbscrews to attach the blank panel to the
chassis, as shown in Figure 74 on page 133.
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Figure 74. Tightening the Thumbscrews on a Blank Slot Cover
3. Tighten the two screws with a # 2 Phillips-head screwdriver to secure
the blank slot cover to the chassis.
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.
6. Go to Chapter 8, “Installing the Transceivers and Cabling the Ports” on
page 135.
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Chapter 8
Installing the Transceivers and Cabling
the Ports
This chapter describes how to install the fiber opt ic transceivers and attach
the cables to the ports on the line cards. The chapter has the following
sections:
“Cabling Guidelines for the Twisted Pair Ports on the AT-SBx81GT24,
AT-SBx81GT40, and AT-SBx81GP24 Line Cards” on page 136
“Guidelines to Installing SFP and SFP+ Transceivers” on page 139
“Installing SFP Transceivers in the AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card” on
page 140
“Installing SFP+ Transceivers in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card” on
page 144
“Installing AT-SP10TW Cables in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card” on
page 148
“Cabling the NET MGMT Port on the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card” on
page 150
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Cabling Guidelines for the Twisted Pair Ports on the AT-SBx81GT24,
AT-SBx81GT40, and AT-SBx81GP24 Line Cards
Here are the guidelines to cabling the 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair
ports on the AT-SBx81GT24, AT-SBx81GP24, and AT-SBx81GT40 Line
Cards:
The 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports on the AT-SBx81GT24
and AT-SBx81GP24 Line Cards have 8-pin RJ45 connectors.
The 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports on the AT-SBx81GT40
Line Card have 8-pin RJ point 5 connectors.
The cable specifications for the 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair
ports on the AT-SBx81GT24 and AT-SBx81GT40 Line Cards are
listed in Table 11 on page 48.
The cable specifications for the 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair
ports on the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card are listed in Table 12 on
page 49.
The connectors on the cables should fit snugly into the ports, and
the tabs should lock the connectors into place.
The default setting for PoE on the ports on the AT-SBx81GP24
Line Card is enabled.
The default speed setting for the ports is Auto-Negotiation. This
setting is appropriate for ports connected to network devices that
also support Auto-Negotiation.
The default speed setting of Auto-Negotiation is not appropria te for
ports connected to network devices that do not support Auto-
Negotiation and have fixed speeds or 10 or 100 Mbps. For those
switch ports, disable Auto-Negotiation and set the port’s speed
manually to match the speeds of the network devices.
The 10/100/1000Base-T ports must be set to Auto-Nego tiation, the
default setting, to operate at 1000Mbps.
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.
The default duplex mode setting of Auto-Negotiation is not
appropriate for ports connected to network devices that do not
support Auto-Negotiation and have a fixed duplex mode. Disable
Auto-Negotiation on those ports and set their duplex modes
manually to avoid the possibility of duplex mode mismatches. A
switch port using Auto-Negotiation defaults to half-duplex if it
detects that the end node is not using Auto-Negotiation. This can
result in a mismatch if the end node is operating at a fixed duplex
mode of full-duplex.
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The default wiring configuration of the ports is automatic MDIX
detection, which configures the MDI/MDIX setting automatically.
This setting is appropriate for switch ports that are connected to
network devices that also support the feature.
The default wiring configuration of automatic MDIX detection is not
appropriate for ports that are connec ted to network devices that do
not support the feature. On those ports, you should disable
automatic MDIX detection and set the wiring configuration
manually with the POLARITY command.
Connecting
Cables to the AT-
SBx81GT40 Line
Card
Here are a few additional guidelines to connecting cables to ports on the
AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card:
The ports require the RJ point 5 cable connector shown in Figure 75.
Figure 75. RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card
To connect a cable to a port in the top role on the line card, orient the
connector with the release tab on top. To connect a cable to a port in
the bottom role, orient the connector with the release tab on the
bottom. Refer to Figure 76 on page 138.
To remove a cable from a port, pull gently on the release t ab and slide
the cable connector from the port.
Note
Patch cables for the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card, in len gths 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.
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Figure 76. Connecting Cables to Ports on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card
Release Tab
Connecting a cable to a port
in the top row.
Connecting a cable to a port
in the bottom row.
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Guidelines to Installing SFP and SFP+ Transceivers
Please review the following guidelines before installing fiber optic
transceivers in the AT-SBx81GS24a and AT-SBx81XS6 Line Cards:
You should install a tran sceiver in a line card before connecting its
network cable.
A fiber optic transceiver is dust sensitive. Always keep the
protective cover in the optical bores when a fiber optic cable is not
installed, or when you store the transceiver. 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.
The operational specifications and fiber optic cable requirements of
the transceivers are provided in the documents included with the
devices.
The SFP and SFP+ transceivers and AT-SP10TW cables are hot-
swappable. You may install them while the chassis is powered on.
Unnecessary removal or insertion of transceivers can lead to
premature failures.
Warning
Transceivers can be damaged by static electricity. Follow the
procedure in “Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)” on
page 100 to guard against ESD damage when unpacking and
installing the devices.
Caution
The temperature of an operational transceiver can exceed 70 C (158
F). Exercise caution when removing or handling a transceiver with
unprotected hands.
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Installing SFP Transceivers in the AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card
Please review the information in “Guidelines to Installing SFP and SFP+
Transceivers” on page 139 before performing this procedure.
To install SFP transceivers in AT-SBx81GS24a Line Cards, perform the
following procedure:
1. Remove the transceiver from its shipping container and store the
packaging material in a safe location.
2. Remove the dust cover from the SFP slot chosen for the transceiver.
Figure 77 shows the dust cover being removed from slot 1.
Figure 77. Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP Slot in the AT-
SBx81GS24a Line Card
3. To install the transceiver in an SFP slot on the top row of the line card,
orient the transceiver with the handle on top, as shown in Figure 78.
To install it into a slot on the bottom row of the line card, orient it with
the handle on the bottom.
Figure 78. Handle on SFP Transceiver
Handle
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4. Slide the transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place, as shown in
Figure 79.
Figure 79. Inserting the SFP Transceiver in the AT-SBx81GS24a Line
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 4 to install
the remaining SFP transceivers in the line cards.
5. Remove the protective cover from the SFP transceiver, as shown in
Figure 80 on page 142.
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Figure 80. Removing the Dust Cover from the SFP Transceiver in the AT-
SBx81GS24a Line Card
Note
The dust cover protects the fiber optic port on the SFP transceiver
from dust contamination. It should not be removed until you are
ready to connect the fiber optic cable.
6. Before connecting the cable, verify the position of the handle on the
SFP transceiver. The handle should be in the up position if the
transceiver is in the top ro w on the line card, as shown in Figure 81, or
the down position if the transceiver is in the bottom row.
Figure 81. Verifying the Position of the Handle on an SFP Transceiver in
the AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card
Handle
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7. Connect the fiber optic cable to the port on the transceiver, as shown
in Figure 82. The connector should snap into the port.
Figure 82. Attaching a Fiber Optic Cable to an SFP Transceiver in the AT-
SBx81GS24a Line Card
8. Repeat this procedure to install additional SFP transceivers.
After installing and cabling the SFP transceivers, 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 9,
“Powering On the Chassis” on page 153.
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Installing SFP+ Transceivers in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card
Please review the information in “Guidelines to Installing SFP and SFP+
Transceivers” on page 139 before performing this procedure.
To install 10 Gbps SFP+ transceivers in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card,
perform the following procedure:
1. Remove the dust plug from the slot chosen for the SFP+ transceiver.
Figure 83 shows the dust plug removed from slot 1.
Figure 83. Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP+ Slot in the AT-
SBx81XS6 Line Card
Note
Do not remove the dust plug from the SFP+ slot if you are not
installing the transceiver at this time. The dust plug protects the line
card from dust contamination.
2. Orient the SFP+ transceiver with the handle on top, as shown in Figure
84 on page 145.
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Figure 84. Handle on SFP+ Transceiver
3. Slide the transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place, as shown in
Figure 85.
Figure 85. 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. Otherwise, repeat steps 1 to 3 to install
the remaining SFP transceivers in the line cards.
4. Remove the protective cover from the SFP transceiver, as shown in
Figure 86 on page 146.
Handle
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Figure 86. Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-
SBx81XS6 Line Card
Note
The dust cover protects the fiber optic port on the SFP transceiver
from dust contamination. It should not be removed until you are
ready to connect the fiber optic cable.
5. Before connecting the cable, verify the position of the handle on the
SFP+ transceiver. The handle should be in the up position, as shown
in Figure 87.
Figure 87. Verifying the Position of the Handle on the SFP+ Transceiver in
the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card
Handle
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6. Connect the fiber optic cable to the port on the transceiver, as shown
in Figure 88. The connector should snap into the port.
Figure 88. Attaching a Fiber Optic Cable to an SFP+ Transceiver in the
AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card
7. Repeat this procedure to install additional SF P+ transceivers in the
AT-SBx81XS6 Line Cards.
After installing and cabling the SFP+ transceivers, 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 9,
“Powering On the Chassis” on page 153.
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Installing AT-SP10TW Cables in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card
This procedure explains how to connect AT-SP10TW Cables to the SFP+
slots in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card. The cables may be used in place of
fiber optic cables and transceivers for 10 Gbps links of up to 7 meters.
Note
The AT-SP10TW Cables are supported in the AT-SBx81XS6 and
AT-SBx81XS16 Line Cards. They are not supported in the AT-
SBx81GS24a Line Card.
To install AT-SP10TW Cables, perform the following procedure:
1. Remove the dust plug from an SFP+ slot. You may install AT-SP10TW
Cables into any of the slots in the line card. Refer to Figure 89.
Figure 89. Removing the Dust Cover From an SFP+ Slot in the AT-
SBx81XS6 Line Card
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 into the slot until it clicks into place, as shown in
Figure 90 on page 149.
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The connector on the AT-SP10TW Cable has to be oriented such that
the release tab is on top when you slide the connector into the slot.
Figure 90. Installing the AT-SP10TW Cable in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line
Card
3. Install the other end of the cable into an SFP+ slot on ano ther netwo rk
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
from the slot.
After installing the AT-SP10TW Cables, 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 9,
“Powering On the Chassis” on page 153.
Release
Tab
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Cabling the NET MGMT Port on the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card
For background information on the NET MGMT port on the controller card,
refer to “Ethernet Management Port (NET MGMT)” on page 67.
Note
The NET MGMT port is referred to as “eth0” in the management
software.
Here are the guidelines to using the NET MGMT port:
The cabling requirements of the port are the same as the ports on
the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card, in Table 11 on page 48.
The default speed setting for the port is Auto-Negotiation. This
setting is appropriate if the port is connected to a network device
that also support Auto-Negotiation.
The default speed setting of Auto-Negotiation is not appropriate if
the port is connected to a network device that does not support
Auto-Negotiation and has a fixed speed or 10 or 100 Mbps. In this
situation, disable Auto-Negotiation and set the port’s speed
manually to match the speed of the network device.
The port must be set to Auto-Negotiation, the default setting, to
operate at 1000Mbps.
The default duplex mode setting for the port is Auto-Negotiation.
This setting is appropriate if the port is connected to a network
device that also support Auto-Negotiation for the duplex mode.
The default duplex mode setting of Auto-Negotiation is not
appropriate if the port is connected to a network device that does
not support Auto-Negotiation and has a fixed duplex mode. In this
situation, you should disable Auto-Negotiation on the port and set
its duplex mode manually to avoid the possibility of a duplex mode
mismatch. With Auto-Negotiation, the port defaults to half -duplex if
it detects that the end node is not using Auto-Nego tiation. This can
result in a mismatch if the end node is operating at a fixed duplex
mode of full-duplex.
The default wiring configuration of the port is automatic MDIX
detection, which configures the MDI/MDIX setting automatically.
This setting is appropriate for port if it is connected to a network
device that also support the feature.
The default wiring configuration of automa tic MDIX detection is not
appropriate for the NET MGMT port if it is connected to a network
device that does not support the feature. You should disable
automatic MDIX detection and set the wiring configuration
manually with the POLARITY command.
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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 9,
“Powering On the Chassis” on page 153.
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Chapter 9
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 154
“Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC Power
Supply” on page 155
“Powering On the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply” on page 158
“Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply” on
page 161
“Monitoring the Initialization Process” on page 187
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Verifying th e 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” on page 97.
2. Verify that all empty slots on the front panel of the chassis are covered
with slot covers. If there are open slots, perform the procedure
“Installing the Blank Slot Covers” on page 132.
3. Verify that dust plugs are installe d in all e mpty SFP and SFP+ slots on
the AT-SBx81GS24a and AT-SBx81XS6 Line Cards.
4. Verify that dust covers are instal led o n all SFP and SFP+ transceivers
that do not have cables.
5. Verify that the chassis has at least one AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller
Fabric Card in slot 5 or 6.
6. Verify that the chassis has at least one AT-SBxPWRSYS1 Power
Supply in slot C or D.
7. If the chassis has AT-SBx81GP24 Line Cards, verify that the chassis
has at least one AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply in slot A or B.
8. When you installed the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card, did
you remove the battery insulator, shown in Figure 65 on page 124? If
not, remove the controller card from the chassis, remove the insulator
from the battery, and reinstall the card.
You may now power on the chassis. For instructions, refer to the
appropriate section in this chapter:
“Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC Power
Supply” on page 155
“Powering On the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply” on page 158
“Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply” on
page 161
If the chassis has multiple power supplies, you may power them on in any
order. You may also power them on simultaneously.
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Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC 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. If you have not installed the power supplies, refer to
“Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power
Supplies” on page 101 for installation instructions.
Note
If the chassis has both system and PoE power supplies, you may
power them on in any order or simultaneously.
Caution
If the chassis has two AT-SBxPWRSYS2 Power Supplies, you must
power them on within 90 seconds of each other. Otherwise, the
active master controller card might restart its operating software,
which will delay the initialization process of the chassis.
To power on the AC system power supplies, perform the following
procedure:
1. Identify AC sockets C and D in the recessed panel on the back panel
of the chassis, shown in Figure 91. These sockets are for the AC
system power supplies in slots C and D on the front panel of the
chassis.
Figure 91. AC Sockets on the Rear Panel of the AT-SBx8106 Chassis
A
D
C
B
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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. In the illustration in Figure 92 an AC power cord is
connected to connector D for the system power sup ply in slot D on the
front panel.
Figure 92. Connecting the AC Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or
AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC Power Supply
3. Use the twist tie included with the power supply to secure the cord to
an anchor on the chassis to protect it from being accidentally pulled
out, as shown in Figure 93 on page 157.
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Figure 93. Securing the Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-
SBxPWRSYS2 AC Power Supply to an Anchor
4. Connect the power cord to an appropriate AC power source to power
on the power supply.
5. If the chassis has two AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC
System Power Supplies, repeat this procedure to power on the second
power supply.
Caution
If the chassis has two AT-SBxPWRSYS2 Power Supplies, you must
power them on within 90 seconds of each other. Otherwise, the
active master controller card might restart its operating system,
which will delay the initialization process of the chassis.
After powering on the AC system power supplies, do one of the follow:
If the chassis has AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supplies,
perform the procedure in “Powering On the AT-SBxPWRPOE1
Power Supply” on page 158.
Otherwise, go to “Monitoring the Initialization Process” on
page 187.
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Powering On the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply
If you have not already installed the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies,
refer to “Installing AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supplies” on page 107
for installation instructions. To power on the power supplies, perform the
following procedure:
1. Identify AC sockets A and B in the recessed panel on the back panel
of the chassis, shown in Figure 91 on page 155. The sockets are for
the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies in slots A and B on the front
panel of the chassis.
2. Plug the AC power cord that comes with the power supply into one of
the plugs, as shown in Figure 94.
The plug should have a power supply in the corresponding slot in the
front panel. If the chassis has two AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies,
you may power on either supply first.
Figure 94. Connecting the AC Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1
Power Supply
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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 95.
Figure 95. Securing the Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power
Supply to an Anchor
4. Connect the power cord to an appropriate AC power source to power
on the power supply.
5. If the chassis has two AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies, repeat this
procedure to power on the second power supply.
Figure 96 on page 160 is an illustration of the power cords for a
chassis with four power supplies.
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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 112.
The power supply unit has a grou nd connection and positive and negative
DC terminals. You may install the ground and power lead wires with the
terminal lugs that come with the unit or with bare wire. The wire
requirements are slightly different for terminal installation versus bare wire
installation. Here are the wire requirements if you are using the terminal
lugs that come with the power supply:
Two 8 AWG stranded power wires (not provided)
One 10 AWG stranded grounding wire (not provided)
Here are the wire requirements for bare wire installation:
Two 8 AWG solid or stranded power wires (not provided)
One 10 AWG solid or stranded groun ding wire (not provided)
Here is a list of the required tools:
Crimping tool (not provided)
8 mm wrench (not provided)
#1, #2, and #3 Phillips-head screwdrivers (not provided)
#3 Phillips-head 30 to 40 inch-lbs Phillips-head torque screwdriver
(optional - not provided)
Here are the procedures for powering on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC
Power Supply:
“Choosing a Method for Attaching the Grounding Wire” on page 163
“Connecting the Grounding Wire with the Grounding Terminal” on
page 163
“Connecting the Grounding Wire with Bare Wire” on page 166
“Choosing a Method for Attaching the Power Wires” on page 168
“Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Straight Terminals” on
page 168
“Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Right Angle Terminals” on
page 177
“Connecting Bare DC Power Wires” on page 183
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The components of the power supply are identified in Figure 97.
Figure 97. 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.
Always connect the wires to the LAN equipment first before you
connect the wires to the circuit breaker. Do not work with HOT feeds
to avoid the danger of physical injury from electrical shock. Always
be sure that the circuit breaker is in the OFF position before
connecting the wires to the breaker. E9
Warning
For centralized DC power connection, install only in a restricted
access area. E23
Note
A tray cable is required to connect the power source if the unit is
powered by centralized DC power. The tray cable must be a UL
listed Type TC tray cable and rated at 600 V and 90 degrees C, with
two conductors, 8 AWG. E24
Positive (+)
Terminal Negative (-)
Terminal On/Off
Switch
Locking
Handle
Locking
Handle
Screw
Plastic
Cover
Ground Post
with Nut and
Washer
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Choosing a
Method for
Attaching the
Grounding Wire
You may attach the grounding wire to the power supply using the supplied
terminal, shown in Figure 98, or bare wire.
Figure 98. Grounding Wire Terminal
The two methods are described in the following sections:
“Connecting the Grounding Wire with the Grounding Terminal”
“Connecting the Grounding Wire with Bare Wire” on page 166
Connecting the
Grounding Wire
with the
Grounding
Terminal
To attach a grounding wire with the grounding terminal provided with the
power supply, perform the following procedure:
1. Prepare an adequate length of stranded 10 AWG grounding wire by
stripping it as shown in Figure 99.
Figure 99. Stripping the Stranded Grounding Wire
Note
You must use stranded wire when using the grounding terminal to
connect the ground wire to the grounding post. You may not use
solid wire.
2. Insert the grounding wire into the grounding terminal provided with the
power supply and use a crimping tool to secure it to the grounding
terminal. See Figure 100.
Figure 100. Attaching the Stranded Grounding Wire to the Grounding
Terminal
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3. Use an 8 mm wrench to remove the grounding post nut and washer,
shown in Figure 101, from the power supply.
Figure 101. Removing the Nut and Washer from the Grounding Post
4. Attach the grounding lug and wire to the grounding post and secure
them with the nut and washer removed in the previous step, and an 8
mm wrench.
Review the following before installing the grounding wire:
You should angle the wire to the right so that you can open the
plastic window to access the positive and negative terminals on the
terminal block.
You may route the cable either above or below the locking handle.
The grounding wire is illustrated in Figure 102 on page 165.
Grounding
post
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Figure 102. 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 th at the power supply
ground connection is installed first and disconnected last. E11
Note
This system will work with a positive grounded or ne gative grounded
DC system. E13
After connecting the grounding wire, go to “Choosing a Method for
Attaching the Power Wires” on page 168.
Grounding
wire
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Connecting the
Grounding Wire
with Bare Wire
To attach the grounding wire to the power supply with bare wire, perform
the following procedure:
1. Prepare an adequate length of solid or stranded 10 AWG grounding
wire by stripping it as shown in Figure 103.
Figure 103. Stripping the solid or Stranded Grounding Wire
2. Use an 8 mm wrench to remove the grounding post nut and washer,
shown in Figure 101 on page 164, from the grounding post on the
power supply.
3. Wrap the grounding wire clockwise around the base of the grounding
post, as shown in Figure 104.
Figure 104. Attaching the Bare Grounding Wire to the Grounding Post
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4. Secure the wire with the nut and washer removed in step 2, and an 8
mm wrench, as shown in Figure 105.
Figure 105. Securing the Bare Grounding Wire to the Grounding Post
5. After connecting the grounding wire, go to “Choosing a Method for
Attaching the Power Wires” on page 168.
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Choosing a
Method for
Attaching the
Power Wires
The AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply comes with the two sets of
power wire terminals shown in Figure 106. You may use either set to
connect the positive (+) and negative (-) wires to the terminal block on the
power supply. The straight terminals are used to route the wires above or
below the terminal block. The right angle terminals are used to route the
power wires directly away from the terminal block.
Figure 106. Power Wire Terminals
Note
The right angle terminals require the removal of the plastic cover
from the terminal block.
You may also install the wires using bare wires.
Here are the procedures to wiring the positive and neg ative terminal block
on the power supply:
“Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Straight Terminals”
“Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Right Angle Terminals” on
page 177
“Connecting Bare DC Power Wires” on page 183
Connecting the
DC Power Wires
with the Straight
Terminals
To use the straight terminals to connect the DC po wer wires to the positive
and negative terminals on the power supply, perform the following
procedure:
1. Prepare adequate lengths of two stranded 8 AWG power wires by
stripping them as shown in Figure 107 on page 169.
Warning
Do not strip more than the recommended amount of wire. Stripping
more than the recommended amount can create a safety ha zard b y
leaving exposed wire on the terminal block after installation. E10
Straight Terminals Right Angle Terminals
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Figure 107. 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.
See Figure 108.
Figure 108. Attaching the Power Wires to the Straight Terminal Lugs
3. Verify that the On/Off switch on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power
Supply is in the Off position. Refer to Figure 109 on page 170.
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Figure 109. 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 110 on page
171. You may need to slightly lift the locking handle to access the
bottom screw.
On/Off Switch
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Figure 111. Removing the Terminal Screws
6. With a #3 Phillips-head screwdriver, connect the positive (+) power
lead wire to the positive terminal on the power supply, with one of the
terminal screws removed in the previous step. The positive termina l is
on the left. You may attach the terminals with the wires eithe r above or
below the terminal block. Figure 112 on page 173 shows the positive
wire above the terminal block.
Allied Telesis recommends tightening the screw to 30 to 40 inch-lbs.
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Figure 112. Connecting the Positive (+) Power Wire with a Straight
Terminal
7. With a #3 Phillips-head screwdriver, connect the negative (-) power
lead wire to the negative terminal on the power supply, with the
remaining terminal screw removed in step 5. The negative terminal is
on the right. You may attach the terminals with the wires either above
or below the terminal block. Figure 113 on page 174 shows the wires
above the terminal block.
Allied Telesis recommends tightening the screw to 30 to 40 inch-lbs.
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Figure 113. 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. Any exposed wiring can conduct harmful levels of
electricity to persons touching the wires. E12
8. Slide the plastic cover to the left and lightly tighten the two screws with
a #1 Phillips-head screwdriver to secure the cover. See Figure 11 4 on
page 175. You might need to slightly lift the locking handle to access
the bottom screw.
Caution
Do not over tighten t he screws or you may crack or break the plastic
cover.
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Figure 115. 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. Connect the power wires to the circuit breaker.
12. Turn the circuit breaker on.
13. Turn the On/Off switch on the power supply to the On position. See
Figure 109 on page 170.
14. Do one of the following:
If the chassis has two AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supplies,
repeat this procedure to power on the second power supply.
Otherwise, go to “Monitoring the Initialization Process” on
page 187.
Handle locking
screw
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Connecting the
DC Power Wires
with the Right
Angle Terminals
To connect the DC power wires to the positive and negative terminals on
the power supply with the right angle terminals, perform the following
procedure:
1. Prepare adequate lengths of two stranded 8 AWG power wires by
stripping them as shown in Figure 116.
Warning
Do not strip more than the recommended amount of wire. Stripping
more than the recommended amount can create a safety hazard by
leaving exposed wire on the terminal block after installation. E10
Figure 116. Stripping the Power Wires
Note
You must use stranded wires with the terminal lugs. You may not
use solid wires.
2. Verify that the On/Off switch on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power
Supply is in the Off position. Refer to Figure 109 on page 170.
3. Insert the power wires into the right angle terminals included with the
power supply and use a crimping tool to secure the wires to the
terminals. See Figure 117,
Figure 117. Attaching the Power Wires to the Right Angle Terminals
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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 118. You may need to lift the locking handle slightly to access
the bottom screw.
Figure 118. Removing the Plastic Cover
Note
The plastic cover is not used with the right angle terminals.
5. Use a #3 Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the two screws from the
positive and negative terminals, as shown in Figure 119 on page 179.
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Figure 119. Removing the Terminal Screws
6. With a #3 Phillips-head screwdriver, connect the positive (+) power
lead wire to the positive terminal on the power supply, with one of the
terminal screws removed in the previous step. The positive terminal is
on the left. Refer to Figure 120 on page 180.
Allied Telesis recommends tightening the screw to 30 to 40 inch-lbs.
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Figure 120. Connecting the Positive (+) Power Wire with a Right Angle
Terminal
7. With a #3 Phillips-head screwdriver, connect the negative (-) power
lead wire to the negative terminal on the power supply, with the
remaining terminal screw removed in step 5. The negative terminal is
on the right. Refer to Figure 121 on page 181.
Allied Telesis recommends tightening the screw to 30 to 40 inch-lbs.
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Figure 121. 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. Any exposed wiring can conduct harmful levels of
electricity to persons touching the wires. E12
8. With a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver, tighten the handle locking screw
to secure the power supply to the chassis. See Figure 122 on page
182.
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Figure 122. 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. Connect the power wires to the circuit breaker.
11. Turn the circuit breaker on.
12. Turn the On/Off switch on the power supply to the On position. See
Figure 109 on page 170.
13. Do one of the following:
If the chassis has two AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supplies,
repeat this procedure to power on the second power supply.
Otherwise, go to “Monitoring the Initialization Process” on
page 187.
Handle locking
screw
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Connecting Bare
DC Power Wires To attach bare lead wires to the positive and negative terminals on the
power supply, perform the following procedure:
1. Prepare adequate lengths of two solid or stranded 8 AWG DC power
wires by stripping them as shown in Figure 123.
Figure 123. Stripping Solid or Stranded DC Power Wires
2. 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 righ t, as shown in Figure 110 on page
171. You may need to lift the locking handle slightly to access the
bottom screw.
3. Use a #3 Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the two screws fro m the
positive and negative terminals, as shown in Figure 111 on page 172.
4. Wrap the positive lead wire clockwise around one of the terminal
screws and secure the screw and wire to the positive terminal
connection on the terminal block with a #3 Phillips-head screwdriver.
The positive terminal is on the left.
You may attach the wire to the terminal so that it extends either above
or below the terminal block. Figure 124 on page 184 shows the wire
above the terminal block. Allied Telesis recommends tightening the
screw to 30 to 40 inch-lbs.
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Figure 124. 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 125 on page 185. The negative terminal is on the
right.
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Figure 125. 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. When this installation is done correctly there
should be no exposed copper wire strands extending from the
terminal block. Any exposed wiring can conduct harmful levels of
electricity to persons touching the wires. E12
6. Slide the plastic cover to the left and lightly tighten the two screws with
a #1 Phillips-head screwdriver to secure the cover. See Figure 114 on
page 175. You might need to slightly lift the locking handle to access
the bottom screw.
Caution
Do not over tighten th e screws or you ma y crack or break the plastic
cover.
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7. With a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver, tighten the handle locking screw
to secure the power supply to the chassis. See Figure 115 on page
176.
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.
9. Connect the power wires to the circuit breaker.
10. Turn the circuit breaker on.
11. Turn the On/Off switch on the power supply to the On position. See
Figure 109 on page 170.
12. Do one of the following:
If the chassis has two AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supplies,
repeat this procedure to power on the second power supply.
Otherwise, go to “Monitoring the Initialization Process” on
page 187.
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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
two minutes to complete. Th e line cards do not begin to forward traffic from
their ports until the process is finished.
The process has two phases. In the first phase, which takes approximately
one minute, the controller card loads and initializes its AlliedWare Plus
Operating System and, if there are two controller cards in the chassis, sets
its active or standby state. In the second phase, the Ethernet line cards
receive their management software from the active controller card,
initialize the software, and configure their parameter settings according to
the configurations provided by the active controller card. This phase also
takes one minute, after which, the line cards begin to forward traffic.
You may monitor the initialization process by viewing either the LEDs on
the cards or the messages on the Console port, as explained in the
following sections.
Using the LEDs
to Monitor the
Initialization
Process
To monitor the first phase of the initialization process in which the
controller card initializes its AlliedWare Plus Operating System and
establishes its active master or standby master state, examine the CFC
LED in the System Status LEDs on the card. Th e LED flashes green while
the card initializes its management software. When this phase is finished,
the card changes the LED to solid green if it is the active master or solid
amber if it is the standby master.
To monitor phase 2 in which the line cards initialize and configure their
management software, watch the SBx Linecard Status LEDs. There are
twelve LEDs (numbered 1 to 12), one for each slot. The LED for a slot
flashes green while the corresponding line card initializes its management
software and configures its settings in accordance with the settings from
the active controller card. The LED changes to solid green when the line
card completes the initialization process and begins forwarding traffic.
Using the Console
Port to Monitor
the Initialization
Process
Another way to monitor the initialization process of the chassis is to
connect a terminal or PC with a terminal emulator program to the Console
port on the controller card and watch the status messages. If the chassis
has two controller cards, you should use the Console port on the controller
card in slot 5. (The settings for the terminal or terminal emulator program
are found in “Using Local Management to Verify the Chassis” on
page 194.) Figure 126 on page 188 and Figure 127 on page 189 illustrate
the messages. The controller and line cards are fully initialized and
forwarding network traffic when the Console port displays the “awplus
login” prompt.
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Figure 126. Switch Initialization Messages
Verifying re le ase .. . OK
Booting...
Starting base/first... [ OK ]
Mounting virtual filesystems... [ OK ]
Allied Telesis Inc.
AlliedWare Plus (TM) v5.4.3
Current rele as e fil en am e: SB x3 1C FC4 00 -5 .4.3.rel
Original release filename: SBx31CFC400-5.4.3.rel
Built: Tue Oct 11 16:36:59 NZDT 2011 by: maker@maker06-build
Mounting static filesystems... [ OK ]
Checking flash filesystem... [ OK ]
Mounting flash filesystem... [ OK ]
Checking for last gasp debug output... [ OK ]
Checking NVS filesystem... [ OK ]
Mounting NVS filesystem... [ OK ]
Starting base/rename-eth... [ OK ]
Starting base/arm_sysctl... [ OK ]
Starting base/dbus... [ OK ]
Starting base/syslog... [ OK ]
Starting base/lif_ok... [ OK ]
.
.
.
Received event modules.done
Received event board.inserted
Received event hardware.done
Starting network/startup... [ OK ]
Starting network/stackd... [ OK ]
Starting network/election.timeout... [ OK ]
Received event network.enabled
Initializing HA processes:
08:24:38 awplus-5 chassis[1492]: Card 5 (AT-SBx81CFC400) has joined chassis
08:24:40 awplus-5 chassis[1492]: Card 5 (AT-SBx81CFC400) has become the
Active C
08:24:40 awplus-5 chassis[1492]: Card 1 (AT-SBx81GP24) has joined chassis
08:24:40 awplus-5 chassis[1492]: Card 2 (AT-SBx81GP24) has joined chassis
08:24:40 awplus-5 chassis[1492]: Card 3 (AT-SBx81GT40) has joined chassis
08:24:40 awplus-5 chassis[1492]: Card 4 (AT-SBx81GT40) has joined chassis
Received event vcs.elected-slave
08:24:44 awplus-5 chassis[1492]: Card has booted as one off boot, SW version
au.
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Figure 127. Switch Initialization Messages (Continued)
auth, bgpd, cntrd, epsr, exfx, hostd, hsl
imi, imiproxy d, ir dp d, lacp , ll dp d, lo op pr ot, mstp
nsm, openhpid, ospf6d, ospfd, pdmd, pimd, ripd
ripngd, rmon, sflowd, vrrpd
.
.
.
Received even t net wo rk .a cti ve
Loading configuration file from active CFC, please wait.
.
done!
Received even t net wo rk .c onf ig ur ed
awplus login:
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Chapter 10
Verifying the Hardware Operations of
the Chassis
This chapter describes how to verify the operations of the chassis. The
chapter contains the following sections:
“Using the LEDs to Verify the Chassis” on page 192
“Using Local Management to Verify the Chassis” on page 194
Note
Allied Telesis recommends using both methods to confirm the initial
operations of the chassis, controller cards, and line cards.
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Using the LEDs to Verify the Chassis
After powering on the chassis for the first time and waiting a minimum of
three minutes for the lin e and con troller cards to co mplete the in itialization
process, check the operational status of the various hardware
components by examining the LEDs, as explained in this procedure:
1. Check the LEDs on the power supplies:
AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-SBxPWRPOE 1
AC Power Supplies: The power supplies are operating properly
when the AC and DC LEDs are solid green and Fault LEDs are off.
If there is a problem, refer to “AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-
SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies” on
page 198 for troubleshooting suggestions.
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply: The power supply is
operating properly when the DC IN and DC OUT LEDs are solid
green and the Fault LED is off. If there is a problem, refer to “AT-
SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply” on page 200 for
troubleshooting suggestions.
2. Check the Power LED on the AT-SBxFAN12 module. The module is
operating normally when the LED is solid green. If the LED is off, the
fan module has a problem or failed. Powe r off the chassis and contact
your Allied Telesis representative for assistance. Do not operate the
chassis without a fully operational fan unit.
3. If the chassis has one controller card, check the CFC LED on the card.
It should be solid green. If the LED is flashing green, the card is still
initializing its AlliedWare Plus Operating System. Wait another minute
and check the LED again. If the LED is still flashing green, the card
may have encountered a problem that prevents it from completing the
initialization process. Power off the chassis and replace the controller
card.
Note
If all the LEDs on the controller card are off, they may have been
turned off. Try pressing the eco-friendly button on the card to turn
them on.
4. If the chassis has two controller cards, check the CFC LEDs on both
cards. The cards are operating correctly when the LEDs are solid
green on one card and solid amber on the other. If both LEDs are
flashing green, the controller cards are still completing the initialization
process. If the LEDs do not change to solid green and amber after
another minute, the cards may have encountered a problem that
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prevents them from completing the initia lization 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.) The AT-
SBx8106 Chassis uses SBx Linecard Status LEDs 1 to 6, but not 7 to
12. A line card is operating normally when its corresponding LED is
solid green. The LED flashes green as the card initializes its
management software. If an LED is flashing green after two minutes,
the corresponding line card may have a problem and cannot complete
the initialization process. For example, the line card in slot 2 of the
chassis is operating normally when the SBx Linecard Status, number 2
LED is solid green. For troubleshootin g suggestions, refer to “Ethern et
Line Cards” on page 202.
6. To check the status of the links of the ind ividual ports on the line cards,
inspect the L/A LEDs on the cards. The LEDs should be solid or
flashing green on ports that are connected to active network devices. If
there is a problem with a link, refer to “Twisted Pair Ports” on page 203
and “Fiber Optic Transceivers” on page 207 for troubleshooting
suggestions.
7. To check the status of PoE on the ports of the AT-SBx81GP24 Line
Card, use the PoE LEDs, shown in Figure 17 on page 41. The LEDs
are solid green when ports are delivering power to powered devices on
your network. If there is a problem, refer to “Power Over Ethernet” on
page 205 for troubleshooting suggestions.
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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. The section has the following procedure:
“Starting a Local Management Session” on page 194
“Entering the AlliedWare Plus Operating System Commands” on
page 195
The initial management session of the switch must be a local
management session. For instruction s on how to con figure the chassis for
remote management with a Telnet or Secure Shell client, refer to the
Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches.
Starting a Local
Management
Session
To start a local management session, perform the following procedure:
1. Connect the RJ-45 end of the management card included with the AT-
SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card to the Console RS-232 port on
the front panel of the AT-SBx81CFC400 Control Card, as shown in
Figure 128. If the chassis has two controller cards, you must connect
the cable to the Console RS-232 port on the active master card. To
determine which card is the active master controller card, examine the
CFC LEDs. The LEDs are green on the active master controller card
and amber on the standby master controller card.
Figure 128. Connecting the Management Cable to the Console RS-232
Port
2. Connect the other end of the cable to an RS-232 port on a terminal or
personal computer with a terminal emulation program.
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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.
4. Press Enter. You are prompted for a user name and password.
5. Enter the default user name and password. They are “manager” and
“friend” (without the quotes), respectively
Note
User names and passwords are case sensitive.
The local management session starts and the command line interface
(CLI) prompt is displayed.
Entering the
AlliedWare Plus
Operating System
Commands
To confirm the operations of the chassis with the commands in the
AlliedWare Plus Operating System, perform the following procedure:
1. Enter the SHOW VERSION command in the User Exec or Privileged
Exec mode to display the software version number of the management
software on the controller card. An example of the comman d is shown
in Figure 129.
Figure 129. SHOW VERSION Command
awplus# show vers io n
AlliedWare Plus (TM) 5.4.4
Build name : SBx81CFC400-5.4.5-1.rel
Build date : Wed Dec 15 12:13:19 NZDR 2013
Build type : RELEASE
NEW-SNMP SNMP agent software
(c) 1996, 1998-2000 The Regents of the University of California.
All rights rese rve d;
.
.
.
Software Version
Number
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2. Compare the version number displayed by the SHOW VERSION
command with the information in Table 19 on page 72 to confirm that
the version of the AlliedWare Plus Operating System on the controller
card supports all the hardware components in the chassis. If
necessary, update the management software on the controller card.
3. To display the status of the power supplies, fan module, and AT-
SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Cards, use the SHOW SYSTEM
ENVIRONMENT command in the User Exec or Privile ged Exec mode.
The Status column in the display provides the states of the modules.
Components are operating normally when they have an “Ok” status.
4. To display the status of the line cards, use the SHOW CARD
command in the Privileged Exec mode A line card has a state of
“Online” when it is operating normally. An example of the status
information is shown in Figure 130.
Figure 130. SHOW CARD Command
5. To display the states of the ind ividual ports on the Ethernet line cards,
use the SHOW INTERFACE STATUS command in the Privileged
Exec mode.
6. To check the status of PoE on the ports of the AT-SBx81GP24 Line
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.
awplus# show card
Slot Card Type State
---------------------------------------------------
1 AT-SBx81GP24 Online
2 AT-SBx81XS6 Online
3 AT-SBx81GP24 Online
4 AT-SBx81GS24a Online
5 AT-SBx81CFC400 Online (A cti ve )
6 AT-SBx81CFC400 Online (S tan db y)
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Chapter 11
Troubleshooting
This chapter contains information on how to troubleshoot the SwitchBlade
x8106 product.
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 17for
contact information.
The following troubleshooting information is available:
“A T -SBxPWRSYS1, A T -SBxPWRSYS2, and AT -SBxPWRPOE1 Power
Supplies” on page 198
“AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply” on page 200
“Ethernet Line Cards” on page 202
“Twisted Pair Ports” on page 203
“Power Over Ethernet” on page 205
“Fiber Optic Transceivers” on page 207
“AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card” on page 208
“AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module” on page 209
“Local (Console) Management Session” on page 210
“Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers)” on page 211
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AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 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. Possible fault conditions and their solutions are described here:
Fault Condition 1: If the AC LED is off, the power supply is not receiving
power, has overheated and been disabled, or has failed and needs to be
replaced. Try the following:
Verify that there is a power cord connected to the power supply’s
connector on the back panel of the chassis. For example, if a
power supply in slot C does not have power, check for a power
cord on connector C on the back panel.
Verify that the power cord is securely connected to the chassis and
the AC power source.
Verify that the AC power has power by connecting another device
to it.
Verify that the power from the AC power source is within the
required levels for your region.
If the chassis is still operating, use the SHOW PSU or SHOW PSU
ALL command from a local or remote management session to
determine if the power supply has overheated and shutdown.
Fault Condition 2: If the AC LED is solid green and the DC LED is off, the
power unit is generating insufficient DC power. Replace the power supply.
Fault Condition 3: If the Fault L ED is solid amber, try the solut ions in Fault
Condition 1. If they do not resolve the problem, replace the power supply.
Note
The power supplies are hot swap pable in a redundant configuratio n.
This allows the AT-SBx8106 Chassis to continue operating while
you exchange power supplies.
Fault Condition 4: If the LEDs on the power supply indicate normal
operations but the PSU LED on the active master controller card is
showing a fault condition, the problem may be with one of the two power
supply interfaces (opto-couplers) on the rear panel of the chassis. For
troubleshooting suggestions, refer to “Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-
couplers)” on page 211.
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Caution
The power supply interfaces are not hot swappable and should only
be serviced by an authorized service technician.
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AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System 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
replaced. Try the following:
Verify that the On/Off switch on the power supply is in the On
position.
Verify that the DC circuit breaker is on.
Verify that the positive and negative power wires are correctly and
securely connected to the terminal block on the power supply and
circuit breaker.
Verify that the DC circuit break has power by attaching another
device to it.
Verify that the power from the DC circuit break is within the
required levels of the power supply. Refer to “Power
Specifications” on page 244.
If the chassis is still operating, use the SHOW PSU or SHOW PSU
ALL command from a local or remote management session to
determine if the power supply has overheated and shutdown.
Fault Condition 2: If the DC IN LED is solid green but the DC OUT LED is
off, the power unit is generating insufficient DC power. Re place the po wer
supply.
Fault Condition 3: If the Fault L ED is solid amber, try the solut ions in Fault
Condition 1. If they do not resolve the problem, replace the power supply.
Note
The power supply is hot swappable. If the chassis has two power
supplies and one of them fails, you do not have to power off the
operational power supply to replace the failed unit.
Fault Condition 4: If the LEDs on the power supply indicate normal
operations but the PSU LED on the active master control card is off or is
showing a fault condition, try the following suggestions:
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
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software version on the control card, refer to “Using Local
Management to Verify the Chassis” on page 194 and “AlliedWare
Plus Software Releases for the Hardware Components” on
page 72.
The problem may be with one of the two power supply interfaces
(opto-couplers) on the rear panel of the chassis. For
troubleshooting suggestions, refer to “Power Supply Interfaces
(Opto-couplers)” on page 211.
Caution
The power supply interfaces are not hot swappable and should only
be serviced by an authorized service technician.
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Ethernet Line Cards
A quick and easy way to check the overall he ath 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. The AT-SBx8106 Chassis
uses LEDs 1 to 6, but not 7 to 12. LED 1 is fo r slot 1, LED 2 for slot 2, and
so on. The cards in the slots are operating normally when the LEDs are
green. The card in slot 2 of the chassis, for e xample, is operating n ormally
when the SBx STATUS LED 2 on the controller card is solid green.
If you suspect a problem with an Ethernet line card or controller card, try
the following:
If all the L/A LEDs on the card are of f, try pressing the eco-frien dly
button on the active master controller card to verify that the LEDs
on the line cards are on.
Check the card’s status LED in the SBx STATUS LEDs on the
controller card. If the LED is flashing amber, the card is initializing
its management software. Wait one to two minutes for the card to
complete the process. If the LED does not change to green, try
installing the line card in a different slot. If the problem remains, the
card cannot complete the initialization process. Try installing the
card in another chassis with a different controller card.
If the card’s status LED in the SBx STATUS LEDs on the controller
card is solid amber, the card might not be able to boot up because
the controller card does not have its load file and needs to be
updated.
Here are some other steps to try:
Check that the card is completely installed in the slot and that the
front plate is flush with the front of the chassis.
Try resetting the card with the REBOOT CARD command. The
example of the command restarts the card in slot 2:
awplus# reboot card 2
Reboot card 2 system? (y/n)? y
awplus#
Try installing the card in a different slot. If it works in the new slot,
the problem is with the previous slot.
Try installing the card in a different chassis. If it works in the new
chassis, the problem is with the previous chassis. If the problem
persists, the problem is with the card.
Use the SHOW CARD command to display card status
information, as shown in Figure 130 on page 196.
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Twisted Pair Ports
This section applies to the twisted pair ports on the AT-SBx81GT24, AT-
SBx81GT40, and AT-SBx81GP24 Line Cards. To determine whether a
twisted pair port on one of the cards has established a link to a network
device, examine its L/A LED. The L/A LEDs for the ports on the AT-
SBx81GT24 and AT-SBx81GP24 Line Cards are illustrated in Figure 12
on page 36 and Figure 17 on page 41, respectively. The L/A LEDs for the
ports on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card are shown in Figure 15 on page
38.
A L/A LED is solid or flashing green when a port is operating at 1000 Mbps
and solid or flashing amber at 10 or 100 Mbps.
If a port is cabled to a network device but the L/A LED is off, try the
following:
If all the L/A LEDs on the cards are off, try pressing the eco-friendly
button on the active master controller card to verify that the LEDs
on the line cards are on.
Verify that the network de vice conne cted to t he port is powered on
and operating properly.
Check that the twisted pair cable is securely connected to the ports
on the line card and the end node.
Make sure that the twisted pair cable does not exceed 100 m (328
ft).
Refer to Table 11 on page 48 and Table 12 on page 49 to verify
the appropriate categories of twisted-pair cables for the AT-
SBx81GT24 and AT-SBx81GP24 Line Cards, respectively.
Verify that the twisted-pair cable is not faulty by replacing it with a
known good cable.
Make sure that the operating parameters of the ports on the line
card and network device are compatible.
If the L/A LED for a port is on, signalling a link to the network device, but
link performance is poor or intermittent, the problem may be from a bad
cable. Try replacing the cable.
Another source of poor or intermittent performance on a link can be a
speed or duplex mode mismatch between a port and network device. Here
are some items to consider when resolving this type of problem:
The default speed setting for the ports on the AT-SBx81GT24 and
AT-SBx81GP24 Line Cards is Auto-Negotiation. This setting is
appropriate for ports connected to network devices that also
support Aut-Negotiation.
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The default speed setting of Auto-Negotiation is not appropria te for
ports connected to network devices that do not support Auto-
Negotiation and have fixed speeds or 10 or 100 Mbps. For those
switch ports, you should disable Auto-Negotiation and set the
port’s speed manually to match the speeds of the network devices.
The ports must be set to Auto-Negotiation, the default setting, to
operate at 1000Mbps.
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.
The default duplex mode setting of Auto-Negotiation is not
appropriate for ports connected to network devices that do not
support Auto-Negotiation and have a fixed duplex mode. Disable
Auto-Negotiation on those ports and set the duplex modes
manually to avoid the possibility of duplex mode mismatches. A
switch port using Auto-Negotiation defaults to half-duplex if it
detects that the end node is not usin g Auto-Negotia tion, which can
result in a mismatch if the end node is operating at a fixed duplex
mode of full-duplex.
Note
The AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card does not support half-duplex mode.
Yet another source for a poor or intermittent link can be a MDI/MDIX
wiring configuration mismatch. The wiring configurations of the ports on
the AT-SBx81GT24, AT-SBx81GT40, and AT-SBx81GP24 Line Cards are
set automatically with automatic MDIX detection when the ports are
operating at 10 or 100 Mbps. (Automatic MDIX detection does n ot apply to
the ports when they are operating at 1000 Mbps.) You may not disable this
feature on the ports. For automatic MDIX detection to work successfully,
the network device connected to a port must also support the feature. If it
does not, a port on the switch defaults to MDIX. This may require the use
of a crossover cable. Here are the guidelines to choosing straight-through
or crossover cables for the ports:
You may use straight-through cables on ports that are connected
to network devices that operate at 1000 Mbps.
You may use straight-through or crossover cables on ports that are
connected to network devices that support automatic MDIX
detection and that operate at 10 or 100 Mbps.
You must use straight-through cables on ports that are connected
to network devices that have a fixed wiring configuration of MDI
and that operate at 10 or 100 Mbps.
You must use crossover cables on ports that are connected to
network devices that have a fixed wiring configuration of MDIX and
that operate at 10 or 100 Mbps.
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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). The PoE LED of a port
that is not delivering power will be flashing amber, steady amber, or off. If
a powered device is not receiving power from a port on the line card, try
the following:
If all the L/A LEDs on the line cards in the chassis are off, try
pressing the eco-friendly button on the active master controller
card to turn on the LEDs.
Check to be sure that the chassis has at least one AT-
SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply and that the unit is operating
properly. The AC and DC LEDs should be solid green and the
Fault LED should be off. For troubleshooting suggestions, refer to
“AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-SBxPWRPOE1
Power Supplies” on page 198.
Review the PD’s documentation to confirm tha t it supports Mode A
of the IEEE 802.3at standard. Mode A is one of two modes that
define the connector pins that deliver the power from the port on
the line card to the PD. In Mode A, the power is carried on pins 1,
2, 3, and 6 on the RJ-45 port, the same pins that carry the network
traffic. The second mode, Mode B, defines pins 4, 5, 7, and 8 as
the power carriers. The AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card does not
support Mode B. Most powered devices are designed to accept
power by either mode, but some legacy devices may only support
one mode. This can be verified by reviewing the device’s
documentation or data sheet. Legacy devices that only support
Mode B will not work with this line card.
Review the device’s documentation or data sheet to confirm that its
power requirements do not exceed 30 W.
Verify that you are using the appropriate category of twisted-pair
cable by referring to Table 12 on page 49.
Try replacing the twisted-pair cable, as explained in “Cabling
Guidelines for the Twisted Pair Ports on the AT-SBx81GT24, AT-
SBx81GT40, and AT-SBx81GP24 Line Cards” on page 136.
Use the SHOW POWER-INLINE command in the management
software to determine whether PoE is enabled on the port. The
default setting for PoE is enabled.
Use the SHOW POWER-INLINE command to determine whether
the PoE power setting for the port has been reduced from the
default setting of 30 W, to a value below the power requirements of
the device.
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Use the SHOW POE CARD command to determine whether the
switch has reach its maximum power budget.
Try connecting the PD to a port on a different AT-SBx81GP24 Line
Card.
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Fiber Optic Transceivers
The L/A LEDs for the transceiver slots on the AT-SBx81GS24a and AT-
SBx81XS6 Line Cards are solid or flashing green when ports on
transceivers have links to end nodes. If a transceiver is cabled to an end
node but the L/A LED is off, try the following:
If all the L/A LEDs on the line cards in the chassis are off, try
pressing the eco-friendly button on the active master controller
card to turn on the LEDs.
Check that the transceiver is firmly inserted into the slot on the line
or controller card.
Check that both ends of the cable are securely connected to the
ports on the transceiver and end node.
Verify that the end node is powered on and operating properly.
Try replacing the cable.
Here are additional steps for fiber optic transceivers:
Review the operating specifications of the transceiver and end
node to verify that the devices have the same speed and duplex
mode.
Check that the operating specifications, including wavelength and
maximum operating distance, of the transceiver are compatible
with the fiber optic port on the end node.
Make sure that you are using the appropriate type of fiber optic
cable and that the cable length does not exceed the allowed
maximum distance. The cable specifications for the transceivers
are provided in the installation instructions that ship with the
modules.
Use a fiber optic tester to test whether the optical signal is too weak
(i.e., sensitivity) or too strong (i.e., maximum input power). The
operating specifications of the fiber optic transceivers are shipped
with the units.
Check the two strands of the fiber optic cable to be sure that the
receive fiber connector is connected to the transmit connector on
the remote end node, and that the transmit fiber connector is
connected to the receive connector on the end node.
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AT-SBx81CFC400 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
network operations.
If the chassis has one controller card, examine the M/S LED on the card.
The LED should be solid green. If the LED is flashing amber, the card is
initializing its management software. Wait one or two minutes for the card
to complete the process and ch eck the LED again. If it has not changed to
solid green, the card cannot complete the initialization process. Try
moving the controller card to the other controller card slot, slot 5 or 6, to
see if it works in a different slot. You might also try connecting a terminal
or PC with a terminal emulator program to the Console RS232 port to
watch for any error messages.
If the chassis has two controller cards, check the M/S LEDs on both cards.
The LEDs should be solid green on one card and solid or flashing amber
on the other card. If the LEDs are both flashing amber, they are initializing
their management software. Wait one or two minutes for the cards to
complete the process and check the LEDs again. If both LEDs are still
flashing amber, the cards cannot complete the initialization process. Try
replacing the cards.
The controller card has an onboard battery to maintain the date and time
when the chassis is powered off or reset. If you manually set th e date and
time but the card loses the info rmation after you power off or reset the unit,
you may have forgotten to remove the battery insulator when you installed
the card in the chassis. The insulator is shown in Figure 65 on page 124.
The only way to remedy the problem is to remove the controller card from
the chassis and remove the battery insulator. If the chassis has only one
controller card, removing the card causes the Ethernet line cards to stop
forwarding traffic.
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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. The LED should be gre en. If the FAN LED is off or flashing
amber, one or more fans in the module are no longer operating properly.
You may also view the status of the unit with the SHOW FANMODULE
command in the management software.
You may notice changes in the fan speeds. This is normal. The active
master controller card automatically adjusts the fan speeds according to
the internal temperature of the chassis.
Note
The AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module is hot swappable. You do not have
to power off the AT-SBx8106 Chassis to replace the module.
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Local (Console) Management Session
If you are unable to esta blish a lo cal ma nagement session with the switch
through the Console RS-232 port on the active master 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 active
master controller card and the RS-232 port on the terminal or
personal computer.
If the chassis has two controller cards, verify that the management
cable is connected to the console port on the active master
controller card by examining the M/S LEDs on the cards. The
LEDs are solid green on the active master controller card and solid
or flashing amber on the standby master controller card.
Check to be sure that the operating parameters on the terminal or
the terminal emulation program, if you are using a personal
computer, have been set correctly. The default settings for the RJ-
45 serial terminal port are located in “Using Local Management to
Verify the Chassis” on page 194.
Check to be sure that the terminal emulator application is
compatible with a VT-100 terminal.
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Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers)
The two power supply interfaces in the lower right corner of the rear pane l
are used by the active master controller card to obtain status information
from the power supplies. The interfaces are shown in Figure 9 on page 30.
Each power supply interface supports two power units. The top interface
supports the power supplies in slots A and C. The bottom interface
supports the supplies in slots B and D.
An interface is operating normally when its Power LED is solid green. The
LED of an interface is off if the two corresponding power supply slots are
empty or the power supplies are not powered on. For example, the LED for
the bottom interface will be off if power supply slots B and D are empty or
the power supplies are off.
The network operat ions of the chassis are not affected If one or both of the
interfaces fail. However. the active master controller card changes the
PSU LED to flashing amber to signal that it cannot communicate with the
power supplies.
Note
The power supply interfaces are not hot swapp able and can only be
serviced by an authorized service technician.
If the Power LED on a power supply interface is off, do the following:
1. Check that there are power supplies in the corresponding slots in the
front panel and that the power supplies are powered on. (The Power
LED on an interface is off when the slots are empty or the power
supplies are not powered on.)
2. Inspect the LEDs on the power supplies to check for a fault condition, If
there is a fault condition, go to “AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-
SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies” on page 198
for troubleshooting suggestions. If the LEDs indicate the power
supplies are operating normally, go to step 3.
3. Check the PSU LED on the active master controller card. If th e LED is
solid green, the power supplies and interfaces are operating normally.
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.
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Chapter 12
Replacing Modules
This chapter contains procedures on how to replace modules in the unit.
The chapter contains the following sections:
“Replacing AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, or AT-
SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies” on page 214
“Replacing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply” on page 220
“Replacing Ethernet Line Cards” on page 231
“Replacing the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card” on page 233
“Replacing the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module” on page 235
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Replacing AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, or AT-
SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies
This section contains the procedure for removing or replacing AT-
SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, or AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power
Supplies in the AT-SBx8106 Chassis.
Note
The illustrations in the following procedure show the removal of an
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC System Power Supply from slot D. The
procedure is the same for all the AC power supplies.
Note
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.
Caution
When installing the AT-SBxPWRSYS2 Power Supply in an active,
operational chassis, you should connect the AC power cord to the
chassis before installing the powe r supply. Attaching the power cord
after installing the AT-SBxPWRSYS2 Power Supply might cause the
active master controller card to restart its operating system. This can
result in a temporary interruption of network operations of the
chassis if it has only one controller card. This guideline does not
apply to the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC or DC Power Supply or AT-
SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply.
To remove AC power supplies from the chassis, perform the following
procedure:
1. Disconnect the AC power cord for the power supply from the AC
power source and the corresponding AC socket on the back panel of
the chassis. The figure in Figure 131 on page 215 shows the removal
of the power cord from connector D, which powers off the power
supply in slot D on the front panel.
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Figure 132. 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 133 on page 217.
Warning
The power supply is heavy. Use both hands to hold the module as
you remove it from the chassis.
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Figure 133. 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 99.
If you are not installing a new power supply, continue with the rest
of this procedure to install a blank slot cover.
5. Place the locking handle on the slot cover in the up position and slide
the cover into the empty power supply slot. Refer to Figure 134 on
page 218.
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Figure 135. Lowering the Locking Handle on the Power Supply Slot Cover
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Replacing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply
To remove or replace the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply, perform
the following procedure:
1. Turn off the circuit breaker to the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power
Supply.
2. Turn off the On/Off switch on the front pan el of the power supply. Refer
to Figure 109 on page 170.
3. Use a #2 screwdr iver to loosen the screw on the lo cking handle. Refer
to Figure 136.
Note
Do not lift the locking handle yet.
Figure 136. Loosening the Screw on the Locking Handle
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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. Yo u may
need to slightly lift the locking handle to access the bottom screw.
Refer to Figure 137.
The plastic cover may not b e present if the lead wires are connected to
the terminal block with the rig ht angle te rminals. If th is is the case , you
may skip this step.
Figure 137. 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
138 on page 222.
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Figure 140. 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 141 on page 225.
Caution
Do not over tighten t he screws or you may crack or break the plastic
cover.
The plastic cover may not be present if the lead wires were connected
to the terminal block with the right angle terminals. If this is the case,
you may either skip this step or reinstall the plastic cover on the power
supply.
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Figure 143. 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 144 on page 228.
Warning
The power supply is heavy. Use both hands to hold the module as
you remove it from the chassis.
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Figure 144. 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 99.
If you are not installing a new power supply, continue with this
procedure to install a blank slot cover.
13. Place the locking handle on the slot cover in the up position and slide
the cover into the empty power supply slot. Refer to Figure 145 on
page 229.
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Figure 146. Lowering the Locking Handle on the Power Supply Slot Cover
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Replacing Ethernet Line Cards
This section contains t he procedure for replacing Ethernet line cards in the
chassis.
Note
Please review “Guidelines to Handling the Controller and Line
Cards” on page 120 before performing this procedure.
This procedure requires the following tool:
#2 Phillips-head screwdriver (not provided)
The Ethernet line cards are hot swappable and can be removed while the
chassis is powered on.
To remove an Ethernet line card from the chassis, perform the following
procedure:
1. Label and remove the cables from the Ethernet line card.
2. If the line card has fiber optic transceivers, install dust covers on the
ports.
3. If the line card has transceivers, label and remove the transceivers.
4. Use a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the two screws on the
faceplate of the card.
5. Carefully pull on the screws to disconnect the line card from the
connector on the backplane.
6. Carefully slide the card from the chassis.
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 60 on page 121.
7. Do one of the following:
For instructions on how to install the line card in another slot of the
chassis or a different chassis, refer to “Installing the Ethernet Line
Cards” on page 128.
If you do not plan to immediately install another line card in the
same slot, you should cover the slot with a blank cover. For
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Replacing the AT-SBx81CFC400 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 120 before performing this procedure.
This procedure requires the following tool:
#2 Phillips-head screwdriver (not provided)
The controller card is hot swappable and can be removed while the
chassis is powered on.
Here are the general steps if the chassis has only one controller card and
that card has failed such that it is no longer responding to management
commands and the Ethernet line cards have stopped forwarding traffic:
1. Power off the chassis.
2. Remove the failed controller card. Refer to the instructions in this
section.
3. Install the new controller card. You may install the new controller card
in the same slot as the failed card or in the other controller card slot.
For instructions, refer to “Installing the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller
Fabric Card” on page 122.
4. Power on the chassis.
5. Restore the configuration to the Ethernet line and controller cards by
uploading the latest archived copy of the configuration file for the
chassis to the new controller card. If you do not have an archived copy
of the configuration settings of the chassis, restore the configuration
manually.
Here are the general steps If the chassis has two controller cards and one
cards has failed:
1. If the chassis is powered off, power it on.
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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.
2. Remove the failed controller card. Refer to the instructions in this
section.
3. Install the new controller card. For instructions, refer to “Installing the
AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card” on page 122.
To remove a controller card from the chassis, perform the following
procedure:
1. Disconnect the cables from the NET MGMT and Console ports on the
controller card.
2. Use a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the two screws on the
faceplate of the card.
3. Carefully pull out the handles of the faceplate to disconnect the
controller card from the connector on the backplane of the chassis.
4. Carefully slide the controller card from the chassis.
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 yo u slide
it out at an angle. Refer to Figure 60 on page 121.
5. Do one of the following:
For instructions on how to install a new controller card in the
chassis, refer to “Installing the AT-SBx81CFC400 Cont roller Fabric
Card” on page 122.
If you do not plan to immediately install another controller card in
the slot, cover the slot with a blank cover. For instructions, refer to
“Installing the Blank Slot Covers” on page 132.
If you do not plan to immediately install the controller card in
another chassis, continue with this procedure.
6. Store the controller card in an anti-static bag.
7. Return the card to its shipping container.
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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
may overheat if the chassis is operated for more than one or two
minutes without a fan module.
Warning
The fan module has hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers away
from moving fan blades.
Note
Only an authorized service technician should replace the fan
module.
Removing the
AT-SBxFAN06
Fan Module
To remove the fan module from the chassis, perform the following
procedure:
1. If necessary, disconnect or reroute network cables that are blocking
access to the fan module.
2. Use a #2 Phillips head screwdriver to loosen the screw at the base of
the fan module. Refer to Figure 147 on page 236.
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Figure 147. 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 148.
Figure 148. Loosening the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module from the Backplane
Connector
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4. Slowly pull the module out 25 mm (1 in.). Refer to Figure 149.
Figure 149. Withdrawing the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module 25 mm (1 in.)
from the Chassis
5. Wait ten seconds for the fans to stop.
Warning
The fan module has hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers away
from moving fan blades.
6. After the fans have stopped, slide the module from the chassis. Refer
to Figure 150 on page 238.
25 mm
(1 in.)
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Figure 150. Removing the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module from the Chassis
Installing a New
AT-SBxFAN06
Fan Module
This procedure assumes that you have already removed the old fan
module from the chassis and are continuing directly from the previous
procedure, “Removing the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module” on page 235. To
install the new fan module, perform the following procedure
1. Orient the new module with the LED and module name on top and
carefully slide the module into the slot in the chassis. Refer to Figure
151 on page 239.
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Figure 151. 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. Refer to Figure 152 on page 240.
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Figure 152. 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 153.
Figure 153. Tightening the Screw on the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module
4. Reconnect any network cables you may have disconnected to access
the fan module.
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Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Physical Specifications
Dimensions (W x D x H)
Weight (Kilograms)
Table 21. 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
Power Supply 10.16 cm x 32.21 cm x 4.34 cm
(4.00 in x 12.68 in x 1.71 in)
AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System
Power Supply 10.16 cm x 32.21 cm x 4.34 cm
(4.00 in x 12.68 in x 1.71 in)
AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power
Supply 10.16 cm x 32.21 cm x 4.34 cm
(4.00 in x 12.68 in x 1.71 in)
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System
Power Supply 10.16 cm x 34.2 cm x 4.34 cm
(4.00 in x 13.46 in x 1.71 in)
AT-SBxFAN12 Tray Module 2.74 cm x 33.35 cm x 26.04 cm
(1.08 in x 13.13 in x 10.25 in)
All Cards
AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card
AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card
AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card
AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card
AT-SBx81XS6 SFP+ Line Card
AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller
Fabric Card
20.67 x 31.32 cm x 4.06 cm
(8.14 in x 12.33 in x 1.6 in)
Table 22. Product Weights
AT-SBx8106 Chassis 14.42 kg (31.80 lb) with three PSU
and six line card blank panels
AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card 0.93 kg (2.05 lb)
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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-SBx81CFC400 Controller
Fabric Card 1.09 kg (2.40 lb)
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC System
Power Supply 2.75 kg (6.05 lb) with power cord
AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System
Power Supply 2.70 kg (6.00 lb) with power cord
AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power
Supply 2.73 kg (6.00 lb) with power cord
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System
Power Supply 1.9 kg (4.2 lb)
AT-SBxFAN12 Tray Module 1.82 kg (4.00 lb)
Table 22. Product Weights (Continued)
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Environmental Specifications
Note
The acoustic noise was measured at 40° C with the following
products installed:
Table 23. 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 Up to 3,000 m (9,843 ft)
Acoustic Noise 76.7 dB
Table 24. Acoustic Noise Test Components
Product Quantity
AT-SBx8106 Chassis 1
AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller
Fabric Card 2
AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card 5
AT-SBx81XS6 SFP+ Line Card 5
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC System
Power Supply 2
AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power
Supply 2
AT-SBxFAN12 Tray Module 1
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Power Specifications
AC Voltage, Frequency Requirements (Volts, Hertz)
DC Voltage Requirements
Typical power savings in eco-friendly mode (Watts)
Maximum power consumption (Watts)
Table 25. AC Voltage and Frequency Requirements
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power
Supply 100 - 120 / 200 - 240 VAC, 16/8A,
50/60 Hz, (per input)
AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC Power
Supply 100 - 120 / 200 - 240 VAC, 18/8A,
50/60 Hz, (per input)
AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power
Supply 100 - 120 / 200 - 240 VAC, 16/8A,
50/60 Hz, (per input)
Table 26. DC Voltage Requirements
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power
Supply 40 - 60V dc (-0% - +20%), 36A
(maximum per input)
Table 27. Typical Power Savings in eco-friendly Mode
AT-SBx81GT24 0.12 W
AT-SBx81GT40 0.79 W
AT-SBx81GP24 0.24 W
AT-SBx81GS24a 0.20 W
AT-SBx81XS6 0.10 W
Table 28. 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
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Maximum power supply efficiency (based on 100V input voltage)
Heat dissipation (British Thermal Units/hour)
Available Power over Ethernet (Watts/port):
AT-SBx81CFC400 48.3 W
Table 29. Maximum Power Efficiency
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Up to 90%
AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC Up to 85%
AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Up to 90%
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Up to 90%
Table 30. Heat Dissipation
AT-SBx81GT24 146.72 BTU/hr
AT-SBx81GT40 183.74 BTU/hr
AT-SBx81GP24 146.72 BTU/hr
AT-SBx81GS24a 240.13 BTU/hr
AT-SBx81XS6 233.73 BTU/hr
AT-SBx81CFC400 206.01 BTU/hr
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC 5118.21 BTU/hr
AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC 5118.21 BTU/hr
AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC 5118.21 BTU/hr
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC 5118.21 BTU/hr
Table 31. Available Power Over Ethernet with One PoE Power Supply
One PoE Power Supply Installed 1200 W @ 56 VDC
IEEE 802.3at Class 4 (30 W /port) 40 ports Maximum
IEEE 802.3af Class 3 (15.4 W /port) 77 ports Maximum
IEEE 802.3af Class 2 (7.3 W /port) 171 ports Maximum
Table 28. Maximum Power Consumption (Continued)
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PoE Mode
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions:
IEEE 802.3af Class 1 (4.0 W /port) 240 ports Maximum
Table 32. 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
IEEE 802.3af Class 3 (15.4 W /port) 155 ports Maximum
IEEE 802.3af Class 2 (7.3 W /port) 240 ports Maximum
IEEE 802.3af Class 1 (4.0 W /port) 240 ports Maximum
Table 33. PoE Mode on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card
IEEE 802.3af / IEEE 802.3at: Alternative Mode A
Table 31. Available Power Over Ethernet with One PoE Power Supply
Table 34. 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 EN6 0950-1 (TUV), UL 60950 -1
(cULus), EN60825
Safety Agency Approvals cULus, TUV, C-TICK, CE
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Port Pinouts
This section has the pinouts for the ports on the AT-SBx81GT24, AT-
SBx81GT40, and AT-SBx81GP24 Line Cards, and the NET MGMT port
on the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card.
Figure 154 illustrates the pin layouts for RJ-45 and RJ point 5 ports.
Figure 154. Pin Numbers for RJ-45 and RJ Point 5 Ports (Front View)
Table 35 lists the pin signals when a twisted-pair port is operating in the
MDI configuration.
Table 36 lists the port pin signals for the MDI-X configuration.
Table 35. MDI Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX)
Pin Signal
1TX+
2TX-
3RX+
6RX-
Table 36. MDI-X Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX)
Pin Signal
1RX+
2RX-
3TX+
6TX-
RJ45 Port RJ Point 5 Port
