Switchblade X8112 At-Sbx81Cfc960: Installation Guide

SwitchBlade x8112
Layer 3+ Chassis Switch
AT-SBx81CFC960
Versions 1 and 2 Controller Fabric Cards (AlliedWare Plus v5.4.9-0)
AT-SBx8112 Chassis
AT-SBx81GT24 Ethernet Line Card
AT-SBx81GP24 Ethernet PoE Line Card
AT-SBx81GS24a Ethernet SFP Line Card
AT-SBx81GC40 Ethernet SFP and CSFP BiDi Line Card
AT-SBx81XS6 Ethernet SFP+ Line Card
AT-SBx81XS16 Ethernet SFP+ Line Card
AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet SFP Line Card and Expansion Slot
AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion Module
AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module
AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion Module
AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRSYS2 System Power Supplies
AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supply
Installation Guide
613-001936 Rev. K
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Radiated Energy
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15
of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
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
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case
the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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SwitchBlade x8112 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Card Installation Guide
Translated Safety Statements
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library.
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Contents
Preface ............................................................................................................................................................15
Structure of the Installation Guide ....................................................................................................................16
Safety Symbols Used in this Document ...........................................................................................................17
Contacting Allied Telesis ..................................................................................................................................18
Section I: Hardware Overview ................................................................................ 19

Chapter 1: Chassis and Power Supplies .....................................................................................................21
AT-SBx8112 Chassis .......................................................................................................................................22
Slots for the Ethernet Line and Controller Cards..............................................................................................25
Power Supplies and Power Supply Slots .........................................................................................................26
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................28
AT-SBxFAN12 Module .....................................................................................................................................31
Fan Module Versions .................................................................................................................................31
LED ............................................................................................................................................................32
Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers).........................................................................................................33
LED ............................................................................................................................................................33
Chapter 2: Ethernet Line Cards ....................................................................................................................35
Ethernet Line Cards..........................................................................................................................................36
AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card................................................................................................................................39
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................39
AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card................................................................................................................................41
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................42
AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card........................................................................................................................44
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................45
AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card .....................................................................................................................47
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................47
AT-SBx81GC40 SFP and CSFP Line Card......................................................................................................49
Port Numbers .............................................................................................................................................50
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................52
AT-SBx81XS6 SFP+ Line Card........................................................................................................................55
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................55
AT-SBx81XS16 SFP+ Line Card......................................................................................................................57
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................57
AT-SBx81XLEM SFP Line Card.......................................................................................................................59
Large Address Table Modes ......................................................................................................................60
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................61
AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion Module.........................................................................................................62
LEDs ..........................................................................................................................................................62
AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module ...........................................................................................................64
LED ............................................................................................................................................................64
AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion Module .........................................................................................................66
LED ............................................................................................................................................................66
AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module .........................................................................................................68
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Contents
LEDs.......................................................................................................................................................... 68
Twisted Pair Ports ............................................................................................................................................ 70
Connector Type ......................................................................................................................................... 70
Speed ........................................................................................................................................................ 70
Duplex Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 70
Maximum Distance .................................................................................................................................... 71
Cable Requirements.................................................................................................................................. 71
Automatic MDIX Detection ........................................................................................................................ 71
Port Pinouts ............................................................................................................................................... 71
Power over Ethernet on the Ports in the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card ............................................................... 73
Powered Device Classes........................................................................................................................... 73
Power Budget ............................................................................................................................................ 74
PoE Wiring................................................................................................................................................. 74
Chapter 3: AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards .............................................................................. 77
Controller Fabric Cards for the AT-SBx8112 Chassis...................................................................................... 78
Combining Versions 1 and 2 Controller Cards in a Chassis...................................................................... 80
Front Panel Components ................................................................................................................................. 82
Guidelines ........................................................................................................................................................ 85
Dual Controller Cards ...................................................................................................................................... 87
SYS Status LEDs ............................................................................................................................................. 89
eco-friendly Button ........................................................................................................................................... 91
SBx Linecard Status LEDs............................................................................................................................... 92
SFP+ Ports....................................................................................................................................................... 93
Console (RS-232) Port..................................................................................................................................... 95
Ethernet Management Port (NET MGMT) ....................................................................................................... 96
NET MGMT LED ....................................................................................................................................... 96
USB Port .......................................................................................................................................................... 98
Reset Button .................................................................................................................................................... 99
Hardware and Software Releases ................................................................................................................. 101
Section II: Installing the Chassis ........................................................................... 103

Chapter 4: Safety Precautions and Site Requirements ........................................................................... 105
Reviewing Safety Precautions ....................................................................................................................... 106
Selecting a Site for the SwitchBlade x8112 ................................................................................................... 110
Installation Tools and Material ....................................................................................................................... 112
Chapter 5: Installing the Chassis in an Equipment Rack ........................................................................ 113
Required Tools and Material .......................................................................................................................... 114
Preparing the Equipment Rack ...................................................................................................................... 115
Unpacking the AT-SBx8112 Chassis ............................................................................................................. 118
Adjusting the Equipment Rack Brackets ........................................................................................................ 120
Installing the AT-SBx8112 Chassis in the Equipment Rack........................................................................... 122
Removing the Shipping Brace ....................................................................................................................... 125
Installing the Chassis Grounding Wire ........................................................................................................... 126
Chapter 6: Installing the Power Supplies ................................................................................................. 129
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) ......................................................................................... 130
Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies.......................................... 131
Installing AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supplies........................................................................................ 137
Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supplies............................................................................. 142
Chapter 7: Installing AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Cards and Ethernet Line Cards ............................ 149
Guidelines to Handling the Controller and Line Cards ................................................................................... 150
Installing AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards .................................................................................... 152
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Installing Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line Cards .........................................................158

Installing Ethernet Line Cards ........................................................................................................................166
Installing Blank Slot Covers............................................................................................................................171
Chapter 8: Cabling the Ethernet Line Cards .............................................................................................173
Cabling Guidelines for Twisted Pair Ports ......................................................................................................174
Connecting Cables to the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card..............................................................................175
Guidelines to Installing Fiber Optic Transceivers ...........................................................................................177
Installing SFP, SFP+, or CSFP Transceivers .................................................................................................178
Installing AT-SP10TW Direct Connect Cables ...............................................................................................184
Installing AT-QSFPCU Cables .......................................................................................................................187
Installing AT-QSFPSR, AT-QSFPSR4, or AT-QSFPLR4 Transceivers .........................................................189
Chapter 9: Cabling the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ..........................................................191
Cabling the NET MGMT Port..........................................................................................................................192
Installing SFP+ Transceivers..........................................................................................................................194
Installing AT-SP10TW Cables ........................................................................................................................199
Chapter 10: Powering On the Chassis ......................................................................................................201
Verifying the Installation .................................................................................................................................202
Powering On AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies....................................203
Powering On AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies .........................................................................................207
Wiring the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply ..............................................................................210
Choosing a Method for Attaching the Grounding Wire.............................................................................212
Connecting the Grounding Wire with the Grounding Terminal.................................................................212
Connecting the Grounding Wire with Bare Wire ......................................................................................215
Choosing a Method for Attaching the Power Wires .................................................................................217
Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Straight Terminals..................................................................217
Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Right Angle Terminals............................................................226
Connecting Bare DC Power Wires...........................................................................................................232
Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply ...................................................................236
Monitoring the Initialization Process ...............................................................................................................237
Using the LEDs to Monitor the Initialization Process ...............................................................................237
Using the Console Port to Monitor the Initialization Process ...................................................................237
Chapter 11: Verifying the Hardware Operations of the Chassis .............................................................241
Using the LEDs to Verify the Chassis.............................................................................................................242
Using Local Management to Verify the Chassis.............................................................................................244
Starting a Local Management Session ....................................................................................................244
Verifying the Chassis with the AlliedWare Plus Commands ....................................................................245
Chapter 12: Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................249
AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies ........................................250
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply ...............................................................................................252
Ethernet Line Cards........................................................................................................................................254
Twisted Pair Ports ..........................................................................................................................................257
Power Over Ethernet ......................................................................................................................................259
Fiber Optic or Twisted Pair Transceivers .......................................................................................................261
AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card .....................................................................................................263
AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module ............................................................................................................................265
Local (Console) Management Session...........................................................................................................266
Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers).......................................................................................................267
Chapter 13: Replacing Modules .................................................................................................................269
Replacing AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies .......................270
Replacing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply .....................................................................................276
Replacing Ethernet Line Cards.......................................................................................................................287
Replacing Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards......................................................................289
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Contents
Replacing AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards .................................................................................. 295

One Controller Card ................................................................................................................................ 295
Two Controller Cards............................................................................................................................... 296
Removing a Controller Card .................................................................................................................... 297
Replacing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module .................................................................................................... 300
Removing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module.............................................................................................. 300
Installing a New AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module........................................................................................... 304
Chapter 14: Upgrading the Controller Fabric Card .................................................................................. 309
Before You Begin ........................................................................................................................................... 310
Upgrading the Controller Fabric Card ............................................................................................................ 312
Section III: Building a Stack with VCStack Plus ................................................ 317

Chapter 15: VCStack Plus Overview ......................................................................................................... 319
Overview ........................................................................................................................................................ 320
Stack Trunk .................................................................................................................................................... 321
Cabling Configurations for the Trunk ............................................................................................................. 323
One Controller Card Per Chassis ............................................................................................................ 323
Two Controller Cards Per Chassis .......................................................................................................... 324
VCStack Plus Feature License ...................................................................................................................... 326
Optional Feature Licenses ............................................................................................................................. 327
Chassis ID Numbers ...................................................................................................................................... 328
Priority Numbers ............................................................................................................................................ 329
Stacking Guidelines ....................................................................................................................................... 331
Chapter 16: Building a Stack ..................................................................................................................... 333
Before You Begin ........................................................................................................................................... 334
Displaying the Management Software Version Number ................................................................................ 335
Activating the VCStack Plus Feature License................................................................................................ 337
Enabling the Stacking Feature ....................................................................................................................... 339
Displaying the Feature Licenses .................................................................................................................... 341
Setting the ID Number ................................................................................................................................... 343
Setting the Priority Number ............................................................................................................................ 347
Powering Off the Chassis .............................................................................................................................. 348
Configuring the Second Chassis.................................................................................................................... 349
Cabling the SFP+ Slots on the Controller Cards............................................................................................ 350
Powering On the Stack .................................................................................................................................. 351
Controlling the Selection of the Initially Active Master Controller Card ................................................... 351
Powering On the Switches ...................................................................................................................... 352
Monitoring the Boot Up Sequence........................................................................................................... 352
Verifying the Stack ......................................................................................................................................... 355
Installing Optional Feature Licenses .............................................................................................................. 357
Troubleshooting the Stack ............................................................................................................................. 358
Appendix A: Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................... 361
Physical Specifications .................................................................................................................................. 362
Environmental Specifications ......................................................................................................................... 365
Power Specifications...................................................................................................................................... 366
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications .................................................................................... 370
Port Pinouts ................................................................................................................................................... 371
Fiber Optic Specifications of the AT-StackOP/0.3 and AT-StackOP/9.0 Transceivers.................................. 373
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Figures
Figure 1: AT-SBx8112 Chassis ........................................................................................................................................... 22

Figure 2: Front View of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis ............................................................................................................... 23
Figure 3: Rear View of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis................................................................................................................ 24
Figure 4: AT-SBx8112 Chassis with Line Cards, Controller Cards, and Power Supplies ................................................... 24
Figure 5: Ethernet Line and Controller Cards Slots ............................................................................................................. 25
Figure 6: Power Supply Units .............................................................................................................................................. 26
Figure 7: Power Supply Slots .............................................................................................................................................. 27
Figure 8: AT-SBxFAN12 Module ......................................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 9: AT-SBxFAN12 and AT-SBxFAN12 v2 Fan Modules............................................................................................ 32
Figure 10: Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers)........................................................................................................... 33
Figure 11: Ethernet Line Cards ........................................................................................................................................... 36
Figure 12: Expansion Modules for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card ..................................................................................... 37
Figure 13: AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card.................................................................................................................................. 39
Figure 14: Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card ..................................................................................................... 40
Figure 15: AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card.................................................................................................................................. 41
Figure 16: Port LEDs on an RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card ............................................. 42
Figure 17: Port LEDs on an RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card ............................................. 42
Figure 18: AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card.......................................................................................................................... 44
Figure 19: Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card ............................................................................................. 45
Figure 20: AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card ....................................................................................................................... 47
Figure 21: Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card ........................................................................................... 48
Figure 22: AT-SBx81GC40 Line Card ................................................................................................................................. 49
Figure 23: Port Numbers with CSFP Transceivers.............................................................................................................. 51
Figure 24: Port Numbers for Standard SFP Transceivers ................................................................................................... 52
Figure 25: LEDs for the AT-SBx81GC40 Line Card ............................................................................................................ 52
Figure 26: LEDs for the AT-SBx81GC40 Line Card, with CSFP Transceivers.................................................................... 53
Figure 27: LEDs for the AT-SBx81GC40 Line Card, with SFP Transceivers ...................................................................... 53
Figure 28: AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card.................................................................................................................................... 55
Figure 29: SFP+ Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card ............................................................................................. 55
Figure 30: AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card.................................................................................................................................. 57
Figure 31: SFP+ Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card ........................................................................................... 58
Figure 32: AT-SBx81XLEM SFP Line Card......................................................................................................................... 59
Figure 33: SFP Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card ............................................................................................ 61
Figure 34: AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8Expansion Module............................................................................................................ 62
Figure 35: AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module ............................................................................................................. 64
Figure 36: AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion Module ........................................................................................................... 66
Figure 37: AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module ........................................................................................................... 68
Figure 38: Controller Fabric Cards for the AT-SBx8112 Chassis ........................................................................................ 78
Figure 39: Legends for the SFP+ Ports on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Versions 1 and 2 Controller Cards .............................. 79
Figure 40: AT-SBx81CFC960 Version2 1 and 2 Controller Fabric Cards ........................................................................... 82
Figure 41: 100 - 125 VAC 125 V NEMA 5-20 Plug and Receptacle.................................................................................. 111
Figure 42: Reserving Vertical Rack Space ........................................................................................................................ 116
Figure 43: Rack Mounting Hole Locations......................................................................................................................... 117
Figure 44: Components of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis ........................................................................................................ 118
Figure 45: Components of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis (Continued) .................................................................................... 119
Figure 46: Rack Mounting Bracket Locations .................................................................................................................... 121
Figure 47: Rack Bracket Locations for Reverse Position of Chassis................................................................................. 121
Figure 48: Lifting the AT-SBx8112 Chassis into the Equipment Rack............................................................................... 123
Figure 49: Installing the Rack Mount Screws .................................................................................................................... 124
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List of Figures
Figure 50: Removing the Shipping Brace .......................................................................................................................... 125

Figure 51: Stripping the Grounding Wire ........................................................................................................................... 126
Figure 52: Removing the Grounding Lug........................................................................................................................... 126
Figure 53: Attaching the Grounding Wire to the Grounding Lug........................................................................................ 127
Figure 54: Installing the Grounding Lug and Wire ............................................................................................................. 127
Figure 55: ESD Socket and Wrist Strap............................................................................................................................. 130
Figure 56: Power Supply Slots........................................................................................................................................... 132
Figure 57: Removing the Blank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot C.............................................................................. 132
Figure 58: Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply......................... 133
Figure 59: Unlocking the Handle on the Power Supply ..................................................................................................... 134
Figure 60: Inserting the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply.......................................... 134
Figure 61: Lowering the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply ................. 135
Figure 62: Removing the Blank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot A.............................................................................. 138
Figure 63: Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply Module.................................................................. 139
Figure 64: Unlocking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply ...................................................................... 140
Figure 65: Inserting the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 140
Figure 66: Locking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply ......................................................................... 141
Figure 67: Removing the Blank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot C.............................................................................. 143
Figure 68: Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply Module............................................................ 144
Figure 69: On/Off Switch on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply ............................................................................ 145
Figure 70: Loosening the Handle locking Screw on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply ........................... 145
Figure 71: Raising Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply .......................................................................... 146
Figure 72: Inserting the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply............................................................................. 146
Figure 73: Locking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply....................................................... 147
Figure 74: Aligning a Card in a Slot ................................................................................................................................... 151
Figure 75: Slots 5 and 6 for the AT-SBx81CFC960 Versions 1 and 2 Cards .................................................................... 152
Figure 76: Items Included with the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Card............................................................................. 153
Figure 77: Removing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card from the Anti-static Bag .......................................... 153
Figure 78: Removing the Battery Insulator ........................................................................................................................ 154
Figure 79: Opening the Locking Handles on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ............................................ 154
Figure 80: Aligning the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card in the Chassis Slot................................................................................. 155
Figure 81: Closing the Locking Levers on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ................................................ 156
Figure 82: Tightening the Thumb Screws on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card ....................................................................... 157
Figure 83: Removing the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card from the Anti-static Bag ................................................................. 159
Figure 84: Removing the Screws on the Blank Slot Cover on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card ......................................... 159
Figure 85: Removing the Blank Slot Cover from the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card.............................................................. 160
Figure 86: Retracting the Retaining Pin on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card ...................................................................... 161
Figure 87: Removing the Expansion Module from the Anti-static Bag............................................................................... 161
Figure 88: Sliding the Expansion Module into the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card.................................................................. 162
Figure 89: Seating the Expansion Module on the Connector in the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card....................................... 163
Figure 90: Securing the Expansion Module ....................................................................................................................... 163
Figure 91: Releasing the Retaining Pin ............................................................................................................................. 164
Figure 92: Blank Slot Cover for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card ........................................................................................ 164
Figure 93: Returning the Line Card to its Anti-static Bag................................................................................................... 165
Figure 94: Slots 1 to 4 and 7 to 12 for the Ethernet Line Cards......................................................................................... 166
Figure 95: Removing a Blank Slot Cover........................................................................................................................... 167
Figure 96: Removing the Ethernet Line Card from the Anti-static Bag .............................................................................. 167
Figure 97: Aligning an Ethernet Line Card in a Chassis Slot ............................................................................................. 168
Figure 98: Seating an Ethernet Line Card on the Backplane Connector ........................................................................... 169
Figure 99: Tightening the Thumb Screws on an Ethernet Line Card................................................................................. 170
Figure 100: Installing a Blank Slot Cover........................................................................................................................... 171
Figure 101: Tightening the Thumbscrews on a Blank Slot Cover...................................................................................... 171
Figure 102: RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card ........................................................................... 175
Figure 103: Connecting Cables to Ports on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card ...................................................................... 176
Figure 104: Removing the Dust Cover from a Transceiver Slot ........................................................................................ 179
Figure 105: Installing an SFP or SFP+ Transceiver .......................................................................................................... 180
Figure 106: Installing an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card .................................................................... 180
Figure 107: Removing the Dust Cover from a Transceiver................................................................................................ 181
Figure 108: Verifying the Position of the Handle on the Transceiver in the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card ............................ 182
Figure 109: Attaching a Fiber Optic Cable to a Transceiver in the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card ......................................... 182
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Figure 110: Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP+ Slot................................................................................................ 184
Figure 111: Installing the AT-SP10TW Cable in the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card or AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion
Module ............................................................................................................................................................................... 185
Figure 112: Installing the AT-SP10TW Cable in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card ................................................................. 186
Figure 113: Removing the Dust Cover from a Slot on the AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module ................................. 187
Figure 114: Sliding the AT-QSFPCU Cable into the Slot................................................................................................... 188
Figure 115: Removing a Dust Cover from an SFP+ Slot in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ...................... 195
Figure 116: Handle on an SFP+ Transceiver .................................................................................................................... 195
Figure 117: Installing an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ......................................... 196
Figure 118: Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card ...... 196
Figure 119: Positioning the Handle on the Transceiver..................................................................................................... 197
Figure 120: Attaching a Fiber Optic Cable to an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card..... 198
Figure 121: Installing an AT-SP10TW Cable in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card........................................ 200
Figure 122: AC Sockets on the Rear Panel of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis.......................................................................... 204
Figure 123: Connecting the AC Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power
Supply................................................................................................................................................................................ 205
Figure 124: Securing the Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC Power Supply to an
Anchor ............................................................................................................................................................................... 206
Figure 125: Connecting the AC Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply.................................................... 207
Figure 126: Securing the Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply to an Anchor ........................................ 208
Figure 127: Dress and Secure AC Power Cords ............................................................................................................... 209
Figure 128: Components of the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply............................................................................. 211
Figure 129: Grounding Wire Terminal ............................................................................................................................... 212
Figure 130: Stripping the Stranded Grounding Wire.......................................................................................................... 212
Figure 131: Attaching the Stranded Grounding Wire to the Grounding Terminal .............................................................. 212
Figure 132: Removing the Nut and Washer from the Grounding Post .............................................................................. 213
Figure 133: Installing the Grounding Wire ......................................................................................................................... 214
Figure 134: Stripping the solid or Stranded Grounding Wire ............................................................................................. 215
Figure 135: Attaching the Bare Grounding Wire to the Grounding Post............................................................................ 215
Figure 136: Securing the Bare Grounding Wire to the Grounding Post............................................................................. 216
Figure 137: Power Wire Terminals .................................................................................................................................... 217
Figure 138: Stripping the Power Wires .............................................................................................................................. 218
Figure 139: Attaching the Power Wires to the Straight Terminal Lugs .............................................................................. 218
Figure 140: On/Off Switch on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply .......................................................................... 219
Figure 141: Opening the Plastic Cover.............................................................................................................................. 220
Figure 142: Removing the Terminal Screws...................................................................................................................... 221
Figure 143: Connecting the Positive (+) Power Wire with a Straight Terminal.................................................................. 222
Figure 144: Connecting the Negative (-) Power Wire with a Straight Terminal ................................................................. 223
Figure 145: Closing the Plastic Cover over the Terminal Connectors ............................................................................... 224
Figure 146: Tightening the Handle Locking Screw ............................................................................................................ 225
Figure 147: Stripping the Power Wires .............................................................................................................................. 226
Figure 148: Attaching the Power Wires to the Right Angle Terminals............................................................................... 226
Figure 149: Removing the Plastic Cover ........................................................................................................................... 227
Figure 150: Removing the Terminal Screws...................................................................................................................... 228
Figure 151: Connecting the Positive (+) Power Wire with a Right Angle Terminal............................................................ 229
Figure 152: Connecting the Negative (-) Power Wire with a Right Angle Terminal ........................................................... 230
Figure 153: Tightening the Handle Locking Screw ............................................................................................................ 231
Figure 154: Stripping Solid or Stranded DC Power Wires ................................................................................................. 232
Figure 155: Connecting the Positive Wire With Bare Wire ................................................................................................ 233
Figure 156: Connecting the Negative Lead Wire with Bare Wire ...................................................................................... 234
Figure 157: Initialization Messages for a Stand-alone Switch ........................................................................................... 238
Figure 158: Initialization Messages for a Stand-alone Switch (Continued) ....................................................................... 239
Figure 159: Connecting the Management Cable to the Console RS-232 Port .................................................................. 244
Figure 160: SHOW VERSION Command.......................................................................................................................... 245
Figure 161: SHOW CARD Command................................................................................................................................ 246
Figure 162: Disconnecting the AC Power Cord from the AC Socket on the Back Panel................................................... 271
Figure 163: Lifting the Locking Handle on the Power Supply ............................................................................................ 272
Figure 164: Removing the Power Supply from the Chassis .............................................................................................. 273
Figure 165: Installing a Blank Power Supply Slot Cover ................................................................................................... 274
Figure 166: Lowering the Locking Handle on the Power Supply Slot Cover ..................................................................... 275
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List of Figures
Figure 167: Loosening the Screw on the Locking Handle ................................................................................................. 276
Figure 168: Opening the Plastic Window over the Terminal Block .................................................................................... 277
Figure 169: Removing the Negative Lead Wire ................................................................................................................. 278
Figure 170: Removing the Positive Lead Wire from the Terminal Block............................................................................ 279
Figure 171: Reinstalling the Screws on the Positive and Negative Terminals................................................................... 280
Figure 172: Closing the Plastic Cover................................................................................................................................ 281
Figure 173: Removing the Grounding Wire ....................................................................................................................... 282
Figure 174: Reinstalling the Nut and Washer on the Grounding Post ............................................................................... 283
Figure 175: Lifting the Locking Handle and Removing the Power Supply ......................................................................... 284
Figure 176: Installing a Blank Power Supply Slot Cover.................................................................................................... 285
Figure 177: Lowering the Locking Handle on the Power Supply Slot Cover ..................................................................... 286
Figure 178: Removing the Screws from the Expansion Module ........................................................................................ 290
Figure 179: Retracting the Retaining Pin on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card .................................................................... 290
Figure 180: Disconnecting the Expansion Module from the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card................................................... 291
Figure 181: Sliding the Expansion Module from the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card .............................................................. 292
Figure 182: Storing the Expansion Module in an Anti-static Bag....................................................................................... 292
Figure 183: Sliding the Blank Slot Cover into the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card................................................................... 293
Figure 184: Securing the Blank Slot Cover........................................................................................................................ 293
Figure 185: Releasing the Retaining Pin ........................................................................................................................... 294
Figure 186: Loosening the Screws on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Card ................................................................. 298
Figure 187: Pulling out the Retaining Handles on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Card ............................................... 298
Figure 188: Removing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Card ......................................................................................... 299
Figure 189: Loosening the Screw on the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module............................................................................... 301
Figure 190: Loosening the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module from the Backplane Connector ................................................... 302
Figure 191: Withdrawing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module 51 mm (2 In.) from the Chassis ............................................... 303
Figure 192: Removing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module from the Chassis ......................................................................... 304
Figure 193: Installing a New AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module.................................................................................................. 305
Figure 194: Securing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module on the Backplane Connector......................................................... 306
Figure 195: Tightening the Screw on the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module .............................................................................. 307
Figure 196: Cabling the SFP+ Slots When Both Switches have One Controller Card ...................................................... 323
Figure 197: Cabling the SFP+ Slots When Both Switches have Two Controller Cards .................................................... 324
Figure 198: Chassis ID Number in the Numbering Format................................................................................................ 328
Figure 199: SHOW SYSTEM Command ........................................................................................................................... 335
Figure 200: LICENSE Command....................................................................................................................................... 338
Figure 201: LICENSE Command Message with Two Controller Cards............................................................................. 338
Figure 202: LICENSE Command Message with One Controller Card............................................................................... 338
Figure 203: STACK ENABLE Command Messages.......................................................................................................... 339
Figure 204: SHOW LICENSE BRIEF Command ............................................................................................................... 341
Figure 205: SHOW STACK Command .............................................................................................................................. 343
Figure 206: STACK RENUMBER Command Messages ................................................................................................... 344
Figure 208: Initialization Messages for the Stack .............................................................................................................. 353
Figure 209: Initialization Messages for the Stack (Continued)........................................................................................... 354
Figure 211: Pin Numbers for RJ-45 and RJ Point 5 Ports (Front View)............................................................................. 371
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Tables
Table 1. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRSYS2 Power Supplies ...........................................................29

Table 2. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply .................................................................................29
Table 3. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supply ............................................................................................30
Table 4. Power LED on the AT-SBxFAN12 and AT-SBxFAN12 v2 Modules .....................................................................32
Table 5. Power LED on the Power Supply Interface ..........................................................................................................34
Table 6. Transceiver and Cable Support ............................................................................................................................37
Table 7. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card .......................................................................................................40
Table 8. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card .......................................................................................................43
Table 9. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card ...............................................................................................45
Table 10. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card ...........................................................................................48
Table 11. Transceiver Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81GC40 Line Card ..................................................................................54
Table 12. SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card ..............................................................................................56
Table 13. SFP+ Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card ...........................................................................................58
Table 14. SFP Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card .............................................................................................61
Table 15. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Module ................................................................................................63
Table 16. QSFP+ Slot LEDs for the AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module ....................................................................64
Table 17. Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Module .................................................................................................66
Table 18. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Module .................................................................................................68
Table 19. IEEE802.3af and IEEE802.3at Powered Device Classes ..................................................................................73
Table 20. Maximum Number of Powered Devices .............................................................................................................74
Table 21. AlliedWare Plus Management Software Releases Supported by Both AT-SBx81CFC960 Versions 1 and 2
Controller Cards ..................................................................................................................................................................80
Table 22. Front Panel Components on AT-SBx81CFC960 Versions 1 and 2 Controller Fabric Cards ..............................83
Table 23. SYS (System) Status LEDs ................................................................................................................................89
Table 24. SBx Linecard Status LEDs .................................................................................................................................92
Table 25. LEDs for the SFP+ Ports on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Version 1 Controller Card .................................................94
Table 26. LEDs for the SFP+ Ports on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Version 2 Controller Card .................................................94
Table 27. NET MGMT Port LED .........................................................................................................................................97
Table 28. Hardware and Software Releases ...................................................................................................................101
Table 29. Front Panel to Rack Rail Dimensions ...............................................................................................................120
Table 30. Transceiver Support .........................................................................................................................................178
Table 31. AlliedWare Plus Operating System Releases for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card ............................................255
Table 32. Direct Connect Cables ......................................................................................................................................321
Table 33. Cabling the SFP+ Slots When Both Switches have Two Controller Cards ......................................................325
Table 34. Descriptions of the STACK ENABLE Command Messages .............................................................................339
Table 35. Descriptions of the STACK RENUMBER Command Messages ......................................................................345
Table 36. Product Dimensions ..........................................................................................................................................362
Table 37. Product Weights ...............................................................................................................................................363
Table 38. Environmental Specifications ............................................................................................................................365
Table 39. Acoustic Noise Test Components .....................................................................................................................365
Table 40. AC Voltage and Frequency Requirements .......................................................................................................366
Table 41. DC Voltage Requirements ................................................................................................................................366
Table 42. Typical Power Savings in eco-friendly Mode ....................................................................................................366
Table 43. Maximum Power Consumption .........................................................................................................................367
Table 44. Maximum Power Efficiency ...............................................................................................................................367
Table 45. Heat Dissipation ...............................................................................................................................................368
Table 46. Available Power Over Ethernet with One PoE Power Supply ..........................................................................369
Table 47. Available Power Over Ethernet with Two PoE Power Supplies ........................................................................369
Table 48. PoE Mode on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card ...........................................................................................369
Table 49. Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions ............................................................................................................370
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List of Tables
Table 50. MDI Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) ....................................................................................................371

Table 51. MDI-X Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) .................................................................................................372
Table 52. 1000Base-T or 10GBase-T Connector Pinouts ................................................................................................372
Table 53. Fiber Optic Port Specifications for the AT-StackOP/0.3 Module .......................................................................373
Table 54. Fiber Optic Port Specifications for the AT-StackOP/9.0 Transceiver ................................................................373
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Preface
This guide contains the hardware installation instructions for the Layer 3+
SwitchBlade x8112 Chassis Switch. The preface contains the following
sections:
 “Structure of the Installation Guide” on page 16

 “Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 17
 “Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 18
Note
This version of the installation guide applies to release 5.4.9 of the
AlliedWare Plus™ Operating System for the SwitchBlade x8112
Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card.
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Preface
Structure of the Installation Guide
This guide has the following three sections:
 Section I: Hardware Overview
The chapters in this section describe the hardware components of the

product, including the Ethernet line cards, AT-SBx81CFC960
Controller Fabric Card, and power supplies. You should start here if
you are unfamiliar with the switch.
 Section II: Installing the Chassis
The chapters in this section contain the hardware installation

instructions for the device. They explain how to select a site, assemble
the hardware components, cable the ports, power on the unit, and
confirm the hardware operations of the various components. After
completing the instructions in this section, you may either begin to
configure the operating parameters and features of the chassis with
the commands in the command line interface of the AlliedWare Plus™
operating systems, as described in the Software Reference for
SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches, or proceed to Section III to build
a stack of two chassis with the VCStack Plus™ feature.
 Section III: Building a Stack with the VCStack Plus Feature
The chapters in this section describe the VCStack Plus feature and the
additional hardware and software components required to build a
stack. The section also contains step-by-step instructions on how to
configure the AlliedWare Plus operating systems on the switches for
the stacking feature. You should perform these instructions after you
have installed the two chassis of the stack at their respective sites and
confirmed their operations with the instructions in the chapters in
Section II of this guide. You might want to review the information in
Chapter 15, “VCStack Plus Overview” on page 319 prior to installing
the chassis to acquaint yourself with the feature and guidelines.
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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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Preface
Contacting Allied Telesis
If you need assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis
technical support by going to the Support & Services section of the Allied
Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. You can find links
for the following services on this page:
 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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Section I
Hardware Overview
This section contains the following chapters:
 Chapter 1, “Chassis and Power Supplies” on page 21

 Chapter 2, “Ethernet Line Cards” on page 35
 Chapter 3, “AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards” on page 77
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Chapter 1
Chassis and Power Supplies
This chapter describes the Layer 3+ SwitchBlade x8112 Chassis Switch in

the following sections:
 “AT-SBx8112 Chassis” on page 22

 “Slots for the Ethernet Line and Controller Cards” on page 25
 “Power Supplies and Power Supply Slots” on page 26
 “AT-SBxFAN12 Module” on page 31
 “Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers)” on page 33
Note
This version of the installation guide applies to release 5.4.9-0 of the
AlliedWare Plus™ Operating System for the SwitchBlade x8112
Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card.
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Chapter 1: Chassis and Power Supplies
AT-SBx8112 Chassis
The SwitchBlade x8112 product is a modular Layer 3+ Ethernet switch.

The main components are the AT-SBx8112 Chassis, Ethernet line cards,
a controller card, system power supply, Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+)
power supply, and fan module.
The AT-SBx8112 Chassis is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. AT-SBx8112 Chassis
The chassis has slots for the following components:
 Ten Ethernet line cards

 Two AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards
 Two AC or DC system power supplies
 Two Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) power supplies
 One AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module
The chassis components are identified in Figure 2 on page 23 and Figure

3 on page 24.
22 Section I: Hardware Overview

Slots for Ethernet Slots for Ethernet

Line Cards and PoE Power System Power Line Cards and
Controller Cards Supply Slots Supply Slots Controller Cards
Shipping Brace ESD Wrist AT-SBxFAN12

Strap Plug Module
Figure 2. Front View of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis
Note
Do not remove the shipping brace from the front of the chassis until
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.
Section I: Hardware Overview 23

Grounding AC Power Power Supply

Lug Cord Sockets Interfaces
(Opto-couplers)
Figure 3. Rear View of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis
Figure 4 is an example of a fully populated chassis.
Figure 4. AT-SBx8112 Chassis with Line Cards, Controller Cards, and

Power Supplies

Slots for the Ethernet Line and Controller Cards
The chassis has slots for ten Ethernet line cards and two AT-
SBx81CFC960 Controller Cards. The slot definitions are predefined and
cannot be changed. Figure 5 identifies the slots.
Slot 1 - ELC Slot 2 - ELC
Slot 5 - CFC Slot 6 - CFC
ELC - Ethernet Line Card slot

CFC - Controller Fabric Card slot
Figure 5. Ethernet Line and Controller Cards Slots
Slots 1 to 4 and 7 to 12 are for the Ethernet line cards. Each slot can
accommodate one line card. The cards may be installed in any order or
variety in the slots. The only exceptions are the AT-SBx81XS16 and AT-
SBx81XLEM Line Cards, which are supported in slots 1 to 4, 8 and 10, but
not slots 7, 9, 11 and 12. For more information on the Ethernet cards, refer
to Chapter 2, “Ethernet Line Cards” on page 35
Slots 5 and 6 are for AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards. Each slot
can accommodate one controller card. The chassis must have at least one
controller card. Installing a second controller card in the chassis provides
these benefits:
 Management redundancy
 Four additional SFP+ slots
 Increased traffic bandwidth
For more information on the controller card, refer to Chapter 3, “AT-

SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards” on page 77.

Power Supplies and Power Supply Slots
There are four available power supplies for the chassis. They are shown in
Figure 6.
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply for

the Ethernet line cards, controller card,
and fan module.
AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC Power Supply for

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

and fan module.
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 labeled A to D. Refer to Figure 7 on page 27.

Slot A Slot B Slot C Slot D

PoE Power PoE Power System Power System Power
Supply Supply Supply Supply
Figure 7. Power Supply Slots
Slots C and D are for system power supplies. The three system power
supplies are listed here:
 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

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 and 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 Ports in the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card” on page 73.
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 provide 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 ports of Class 4, PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) powered devices
with one power supply or 80 ports with two power supplies. For
further information, refer to “Power over Ethernet on the Ports in
the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card” on page 73.
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 29.

Table 1. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRSYS2 Power

Supplies
LED State Description
Solid Green The power supply is receiving AC power that is

within the normal operating range.
AC
Off The power supply is not receiving power from the
AC power source.
Solid Green The power supply is providing DC power that is

DC
Off The power supply is not generating DC power or
the power is outside the normal operating range.
Solid Amber A power supply has detected a fault condition,

such as an under-voltage, or over-temperature
Fault condition.
Off The power supply is operating normally or is

powered off.
The LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply are

described in Table 2.
Table 2. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply
Solid Green The power supply is receiving DC power that is

DC within the normal operating range.
IN
DC power source.
Solid Green The DC power that the module is providing to the

DC chassis components is within the normal
OUT operating range.
Off The power supply is not generating DC power or

the power is outside the normal operating range.
Solid Amber The power supply has detected a fault condition,

such as an under-voltage, or over-temperature
Fault condition.

powered off.

The LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supply are described in

Table 3.
Table 3. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supply
Solid Green The power supply is receiving AC power that is

AC
AC power source.
Solid Green The DC power provided by the power supply to

the line cards over the backplane is within the
normal operating range.
DC
Off The power supply is not providing any DC power
or the power is not within the normal operating
range.
Solid Amber The power supply has detected a fault condition,

such as an under-voltage or over-temperature
Fault condition.

powered off.

AT-SBxFAN12 Module
The AT-SBxFAN12 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-SBx8112 Chassis.
The module is controlled by the AT-SBx81CFC960 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 fans is approximately 20°
C. The fan speeds increase to provide additional cooling as the ambient
temperature rises.
Figure 8. AT-SBxFAN12 Module
Note
Only an authorized service technician should replace the fan
module.
Fan Module There are two versions of the fan module. The model names are AT-
Versions SBxFAN12 and AT-SBxFAN12 v2. Refer to Figure 9 on page 32. The
modules are functionally identical and interchangeable. Replacing the AT-
SBxFAN12 Module with the AT-SBxFAN12 v2 Module does not require
updating the AlliedWare Plus Operating System.

Figure 9. AT-SBxFAN12 and AT-SBxFAN12 v2 Fan Modules
LED The POWER LED on the AT-SBxFAN12 and AT-SBxFAN12 v2 Modules

is described in Table 4.
Table 4. Power LED on the AT-SBxFAN12 and AT-SBxFAN12 v2
Modules
Solid Green The AT-SBxFAN12 Module is receiving

Power power.
OFF The AT-SBxFAN12 Module is not receiving

power or has failed.

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 10.
Figure 10. 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 for the power supplies
in slots B and D.
Caution
Power supply modules are hot swappable, but power supply
interfaces are not hot swappable. Power supply interfaces 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 34.

Table 5. Power LED on the Power Supply Interface
Solid Green The interface is operating normally.
Here are the possible conditions for this LED

state:
 The corresponding power supply
slots of the interface are empty.
Power
Off  The power supplies in the power
supply slots are powered off or have
failed.
 The power supplies are powered on
and functioning normally, but a
power supply interface has failed.

Chapter 2
Ethernet Line Cards
This chapter describes the Ethernet line cards and expansion modules for
the SwitchBlade x8112 Chassis Switch in the following sections:
 “Ethernet Line Cards” on page 36

 “AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card” on page 39
 “AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card” on page 41
 “AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card” on page 44
 “AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card” on page 47
 “AT-SBx81GC40 SFP and CSFP Line Card” on page 49
 “AT-SBx81XS6 SFP+ Line Card” on page 55
 “AT-SBx81XS16 SFP+ Line Card” on page 57
 “AT-SBx81XLEM SFP Line Card” on page 59
 “AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion Module” on page 62
 “AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module” on page 64
 “AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion Module” on page 66
 “AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module” on page 68
 “Twisted Pair Ports” on page 70
 “Power over Ethernet on the Ports in the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card” on
page 73
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Chapter 2: Ethernet Line Cards
Ethernet Line Cards
The Ethernet line cards are shown in Figure 11.

with 24 10/100/1000Base-T twisted
pair ports.

pair ports, with RJ point 5
connectors.
AT-SBx81GP24 Ethernet Line Card

pair ports, with PoE+.
AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Ethernet Card

with 24 ports for 100 or 1000Mbps,
fiber optic or twisted pair SFP
transceivers.
AT-SBx81GC40 Ethernet Card with

20 ports for 1000Mbps standard SFP
or compact SFP (CSFP) BiDi
transceivers.
AT-SBx81XS6 SFP+ Ethernet Card

with six ports for 10Gbps fiber optic
SFP+ transceivers or Twinax direct
connect cables.
AT-SBx81XS16 Ethernet Card with

sixteen ports for 10Gbps SFP+ fiber
optic transceivers or Twinax direct
connect cables.
AT-SBx81XLEM SFP Ethernet Card

with twelve ports for 1000Mbps, fiber
optic or twisted pair SFP
transceivers, and one expansion slot.
Figure 11. Ethernet Line Cards

The expansion modules for the AT-SBx81XLEM Card are illustrated in

Figure 12.
AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Module with

eight 10/100/1000Base-T twisted
pair ports.
AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Module with

eight slots for 1Gbps SFP or
10Gbps SFP+ transceivers, or AT-
SP10TW Direct Connect Cables.
AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Module with

two slots for 40Gbps QSFP+
transceivers or AT-QSFPCU Direct
Connect Cables.
AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Module with

four 1Gbps or 10Gbps twisted pair
ports.
Figure 12. Expansion Modules for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card
Table 6 lists the types of transceivers and cables supported by line cards
and expansion modules with transceiver slots. For a list of transceivers,
refer to the SwitchBlade x8112 data sheet on the Allied Telesis web site.
Table 6. Transceiver and Cable Support
100Mbps 1Gbps
Device
SFP
1Gbps SFP
CSFP BiDi 10Gbps1 40Gbps
AT-SBx81GS24a Yes Yes No No No

Line Card
AT-SBx81GC40 No Yes Yes No No
Line Card
AT-SBx81XS6 No No No Yes No
Line Card
AT-SBx81XS16 No No No Yes No
Line Card
AT-SBx81XLEM No Yes No No No
Line Card2

Table 6. Transceiver and Cable Support (Continued)
100Mbps 1Gbps
Device
SFP
1Gbps SFP
CSFP BiDi 10Gbps1 40Gbps
AT-SBx81XLEM/ No Yes No Yes No

XS8 Expansion
Module
AT-SBx81XLEM/ No No No No Yes3
Q2 Expansion
Module
1. The line cards support 10Gbps, fiber optic SFP+ transceivers or AT-SP10TW Twinax direct connect
cables. The AT-SP10TW cables are available in lengths of 1, 3, and 7 meters.
2. Transceiver slots 1 to 12.
3. The AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Line Card supports 40Gbps AT-QSFP transceivers or AT-QSFPCU direct connect
cables. The AT-QSFPCU cables are available in lengths of 1 and 3 meters.

AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card
The AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card, shown in Figure 13, is a Gigabit Ethernet

switch.
Figure 13. 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-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards
 Hot swappable
The cable requirements for the ports on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card are
listed in “Cable Requirements” on page 71.
LEDs Each port on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card has two LEDs. The LEDs are
shown in Figure 14 on page 40 and described in Table 7 on page 40.

Figure 14. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card
Table 7. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card
Solid Green The port has established an 1000 Mbps link

to a network device.
Flashing The port is transmitting or receiving data at

L/A Green 1000 Mbps.
Solid Amber The port has established a 10 or 100 Mbps

link to a network device.

Amber 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.
Solid Green The port is operating in full duplex mode.
Solid Amber The port is operating in half duplex mode.

Duplex
Flashing The port is operating in half duplex mode,
Mode
amber with collisions.


AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card
The AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card, shown in Figure 15, is a Gigabit Ethernet

switch.
Figure 15. AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card
 40 10/100/1000Base-T ports
 RJ point 5 connectors
 Auto-Negotiation for speed
 Full-duplex mode only
operation.)
– 10240 bytes for tagged and untagged traffic
between ports on the same line card
– 10232 bytes for untagged traffic between ports on
different line cards
– 10236 bytes for tagged traffic between ports on
 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 “Cable Requirements” on page 71.

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 16.
LEDs
Figure 16. Port LEDs on an RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for the AT-
SBx81GT40 Line Card
Only the left LED is active. Refer to Figure 17. It displays link and activity
information about a port. The states of the LED are defined in Table 8 on
page 43.
L/A LEDs
Figure 17. Port LEDs on an RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for the AT-
SBx81GT40 Line Card

Table 8. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card




Amber 10 or 100.

Right LED - This LED is not used.

AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card
The AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card, shown in Figure 18, is a Gigabit

Ethernet switch with Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) on all the ports.
Figure 18. AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card
 24 10/100/1000Base-T ports
 Auto-Negotiation for speed and duplex mode
operation.)
 Port Link/Activity (L/A) and PoE+ LEDs
 PoE+ on all ports
 Up to 30W per port for PoE+
 PoE device classes 0 to 4
 Hot swappable
The cable requirements of the PoE ports on the AT-SBx81GP24 Ethernet

Line Card are listed in “Cable Requirements” on page 71.

LEDs Each port on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card has two LEDs. The LEDs
are shown in Figure 19 and described in Table 9.
Figure 19. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card
Table 9. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card
Solid Green The port has established an 1000 Mbps link to a

network device.
Flashing The port is transmitting or receiving data at 1000

L/A Green Mbps.
Solid Amber The port has established a 10 or 100 Mbps link to

a network device.
Flashing The port is transmitting or receiving data at 10 or

Amber 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.
Green The switch is detecting a powered device (PD) on

the port and is delivering power to it.
PoE Solid Amber The switch has shutdown PoE+ on the port
because of a fault condition.
Flashing The switch is detecting a PD on the port but is not

Amber delivering power to it because the maximum power
budget has been reached.

Table 9. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card (Continued)
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

AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card
The AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card, shown in Figure 20, is a Gigabit

Ethernet switch.
Figure 20. AT-SBx81GS24a SFP 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-BX bidirectional (BiDi) fiber
optic transceivers
 Supports 10/100/1000Base-T and 1000Base-T twisted pair
transceivers
AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards.
 Hot swappable
For a list of supported transceivers, refer to the SwitchBlade x8100 data

sheet on the Allied Telesis web site.
LEDs The SFP slots on the AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card have one LED
each, as shown in Figure 21 on page 48 and described in Table 10 on
page 48.

Figure 21. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card
Table 10. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card
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.

AT-SBx81GC40 SFP and CSFP Line Card
The AT-SBx81GC40 Line Card, shown in Figure 22, is a Gigabit Ethernet

switch.
Figure 22. AT-SBx81GC40 Line Card
Here are the main features:
 20 slots for 1000Mbps, standard SFP or compact SFP (CSFP)

bidirectional (BiDi) transceivers
 Adheres to the CSFP Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) standard,
Option 2, which defines support for both SFP and CSFP
transceivers
 Supports 1000Base-LX, BiDi compact SFP (CSFP), transceivers
 Supports 1000Base-SX/LX, fiber optic SFP transceivers
 Supports 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair SFP transceivers
Note
Standard 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair SFP transceivers are only
supported at 1000 Mbps.

– 10240 bytes for tagged and untagged traffic
between ports on the same line card
– 10232 bytes for untagged traffic between ports on
– 10236 bytes for tagged traffic between ports on
 Non-blocking full-wire speed switching on all packet sizes, with two
 Hot swappable

Note
The AT-SBx81GC40 Line Card does not support 10 or 100 Mbps
transceivers.
The AT-SBx81GC40 Line Card has 20 slots for standard SFP or CSFP
transceivers, and supports 20 or 40 networking ports, depending on the
types of transceivers. The line card has 20 ports when the slots have
standard SFP transceivers, because each SFP transceiver functions as
one port. In contrast, the line card has 40 ports when the 20 slots have
CSFP transceivers, because the two fiber connectors on CSFP
transceivers function as independent, bidirectional networking ports that
can be connected to different network devices.
You do not have to install the same type of transceiver into all 20 slots.
The card can support both SFP and CSFP transceivers at the same time.
Contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for a list of supported

transceivers.
Port Numbers The AT-SBx81GC40 Line Card has two port numbers for each transceiver
port. The numbers are displayed on the front panel alongside and above
the ports in the top row and alongside and below the ports in the bottom
row. For instance, the first transceiver port in the top row has the port
numbers 1 and 3 and the port beneath it has the port numbers 2 and 4.
(Port numbers 3 and 5 are omitted from the first two ports in the top row on
the faceplate to allow for the model name.)
A transceiver uses either one or both port numbers, depending on whether

it is an SFP or a CSFP transceiver. A CSFP transceiver is assigned two
port numbers because its two connectors function as independent network
connections. You can use the two port numbers of a transceiver to
configure the ports independently. The left-hand fiber connector is
assigned the lower number of a slot and the right-hand connector is given
the higher port number. For example, the left-hand fiber connector of an
CSFP transceiver in the first top slot is assigned the port number 1 and the
right-hand connector is given the port number 3.
Figure 23 on page 51 illustrates the port numbers for the first two slots
when they contain CSFP transceivers.

Port 1 Port 3
Port 2 Port 4
Figure 23. Port Numbers with CSFP Transceivers
In contrast, the two connectors on an SFP transceiver function as a single

port, not as individual ports. Consequently, the switch assigns that type of
module one port number instead of two.
The port number of an SFP module depends on whether the module is

installed in a slot in the top or bottom row of the line card. An SFP module
in a slot in the top row is assigned the lower of the two port numbers of a
slot. For example, the port number of an SFP module installed in the first
slot in the top row is port number 1 because it is the lower of the two port
numbers of the slot. To configure the transceiver, you have to specify port
1 in the management software.
In contrast, an SFP module in a slot in the bottom row is assigned the

higher number of the slot’s two numbers. For instance, an SFP transceiver
installed in the first slot in the bottom row is assigned the port number 4 by
the switch.
Figure 24 on page 52 illustrates the port numbers for the first four slots
when they contain standard SFP transceivers.

Port 1 Port 5
Port 4 Port 8
Figure 24. Port Numbers for Standard SFP Transceivers
LEDs The AT-SBx81GC40 Line Card has two LEDs for each port. The LEDs,
which display link and activity information, are located between the ports,
in sets of four. The first and third LEDs of each set are for the bottom port
and the second and fourth LEDs are for the top port, as shown in
Figure 25.
Second LED Fourth LED

Top Slot Top Slot
First LED Third LED

Bottom Slot Bottom Slot
Figure 25. LEDs for the AT-SBx81GC40 Line Card
When a slot contains a CSFP transceiver, both slot LEDs are active. Each
LED displays link and activity status information for its respective BiDi
connector on a module. As an example, if the first top and bottom slots of
the line card contain CSFP transceivers, the first LED between the slots
displays link and activity status for port 2, which is the left-hand fiber
connector on the bottom transceiver. The second LED displays the same
information for port 1, the left-hand fiber connector on the top transceiver.

The third and fourth LEDs display the same information for ports 4 and 3,
the right-hand connectors on the bottom and top transceivers,
respectively. See Figure 26.
Port 1 Port 3
L/A LED L/A LED
Port 2 Port 4
L/A LED L/A LED
Figure 26. LEDs for the AT-SBx81GC40 Line Card, with CSFP
Transceivers
When a slot has a standard SFP, only one LED of a pair is active. The
other LED is not used. The active LED is different depending on whether
the slot containing the transceiver is in the top or bottom row. When an
SFP transceiver is installed in a slot in the top row, the first LED is active
and the second inactive. When an SFP transceiver is installed in a slot in
the bottom row, the first LED is inactive and the second active. See
Figure 27.
Port 1 Not used

L/A LED
Not Used Port 4

L/A LED
Figure 27. LEDs for the AT-SBx81GC40 Line Card, with SFP Transceivers
The LED states are described in Table 11 on page 54.

Table 11. Transceiver Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81GC40 Line Card
Solid Green The SFP transceiver or CSFP transceiver fiber

port has established a link with a network device.
L/A Flashing The SFP transceiver or CSFP transceiver fiber

Green port is transmitting or receiving data.
Off This LED state can result from the following

conditions:
 The transceiver slot is empty.
 The SFP transceiver or CSFP fiber port
has not established a link to a network
device.

AT-SBx81XS6 SFP+ Line Card
The AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card, shown in Figure 28, is a 10Gbps Ethernet

switch.
Figure 28. AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card
 Six ports for 10Gbps SFP+ transceivers

 Supports 10GBase-SR/LR fiber optic transceivers
 Supports AT-SP10TW direct connect twinax cables with SFP+
transceiver-style connectors
 Hot swappable

LEDs The AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card has one LED for each SFP+ port. The LED
is shown in Figure 29 and described in Table 12 on page 56.
Figure 29. SFP+ Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card

Table 12. SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card
Solid Green The transceiver has established a link with a

network device.
L/A Flashing The transceiver is transmitting or receiving data at

Green 10 Gbps.

conditions:
 The port does not have a transceiver.
 The transceiver has not established a link
with a network device.

AT-SBx81XS16 SFP+ Line Card
The AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card, shown in Figure 30, is an Ethernet switch

that supports 10Gbps SFP+ transceivers.
Figure 30. AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card
 Sixteen ports for 10Gbps SFP+ transceivers

 Jumbo frame support of up to 10240 bytes
 Hot swappable

Note
The AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card is supported in slots 1 to 4, 8, and 10
in the AT-SBx8112 Chassis. The card is not supported in slots 7, 9,
11, and 12.
Note
The line card is not supported by the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller
Fabric Card.
LEDs The AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card has one LED for each SFP+ port. The LED
is shown in Figure 31 on page 58 and described in Table 13 on page 58.

Top SFP+
Slot LED
Bottom SFP+
Slot LED
Figure 31. SFP+ Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card
Table 13. SFP+ Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card
Solid Green The transceiver has established a 10 Gbps link

Flashing The transceiver is transmitting or receiving data at

L/A Green 10 Gbps.

conditions:
 The port does not have a transceiver.
 The transceiver has not established a link

AT-SBx81XLEM SFP Line Card
The AT-SBx81XLEM SFP Line Card, shown in Figure 20, is a Gigabit

Ethernet switch with a slot for an expansion module.
Figure 32. AT-SBx81XLEM SFP Line Card
 Twelve ports for small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers

 Supports 1000Base-SX/LX fiber optic transceivers
 Supports 1000Base-BX bidirectional (BiDi) fiber optic transceivers
 Supports 1000Base-T twisted pair transceivers (full-duplex mode
only)
 One slot for an expansion module
 Jumbo frame support up to 10240 bytes
 Hot swappable

Note
The AT-SBx81XLEM SFP Line Card is hot swappable. However,
installing, removing, or replacing an expansion module requires
removing the line card from the chassis.
Note
The twelve SFP ports do not support 10 or 100Mbps transceivers.
Please review the following guidelines when selecting chassis slots for AT-
SBx81XLEM Line Cards:
 For AlliedWare Plus v5.4.6-1.1 or later, the AT-SBx81XLEM Line

Card is supported in all ten line card slots in the AT-SBx8112

Chassis. The bandwidth of the card differs depending on the slot.
The card operates at its highest bandwidth in slots 1 to 4, 8, and
10, and at a lower bandwidth in slots 7, 9, 11, and 12.
 For earlier AlliedWare Plus v5.4.6, the line card is supported in
slots 1 to 4, 8, and 10, but not slots 7, 9, 11, and 12.
Large Address The AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card has two selectable, large address table
Table Modes modes. You can improve the performance of the card by selecting the
mode that best represents the type of network traffic it will forward. The
two modes are listed here:
 Large Layer 2 Switching and Layer 3 Routing mode - Optimizes

AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards for remote Layer 3 subnets.
 Large Layer 3 Host mode - Optimizes AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards
for local Layer 3 hosts.
Here are the guidelines for the large address table modes:
 The large table modes are supported only when the AT-SBx8112
Chassis has AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards. The large table modes
are not supported on any of the other SwitchBlade x8100 Ethernet
line cards.
 You have to specify the silicon profile “profile3” for the chassis with
the PLATFORM SILICON-PROFILE command in the AlliedWare
Plus operating system.
Caution
Profile3 is only compatible with AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards. Do not
activate the profile if the chassis contains other models of
SwitchBlade x8100 Ethernet line cards.
 Only one large table mode can be active at a time in a chassis.

 The large table mode is set at the chassis level. All AT-
SBx81XLEM Line Cards in the chassis use the same table mode
setting.
 The SFP+ slots on the front panel of the AT-SBx81CFC960
Controller Fabric Card cannot be used for regular network traffic
when silicon profile Profile3 is active. They must be unused or
used for the trunk in a VCStack Plus. The AlliedWare Plus
operating system disables the SFP+ slots for regular network
traffic when you designate “profile3” as the silicon profile for the
chassis.
 The large address table modes require AlliedWare Plus v5.4.6.1-1
or later.
 Using the large table modes is optional.

 The large table modes require the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller

Fabric Card. The AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card does
not support the large table modes.
For descriptions of the large table modes and how to activate them, refer
to “Command Reference: SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches and
AlliedWare Plus.”
LEDs Each SFP port on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card has one LED. The LED
is shown in Figure 33 and described in Table 14.
Top SFP Slot LED
Bottom SFP Slot LED
Figure 33. SFP Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card
Table 14. SFP Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card
Solid Green The SFP transceiver has established a 1000

Mbps link to a network device.
Blinking Green The transceiver is transmitting and/or receiving

data at 1000 Mbps.
Off The slot is empty or the transceiver has not


AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion Module
The AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Module is an expansion module for the AT-

SBx81XLEM Line Card. Refer to Figure 34.
Figure 34. AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8Expansion Module
The main features of the module are listed here:
 Eight 10/100/1000Base-T ports

operation.)
 Jumbo frame support: of 10240 bytes for ports operating at 10,
100, or 1000 Mbps
 Full-duplex mode at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps
Note
The AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion Module does not support half-
duplex mode.
LEDs The ports on the AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion Module have two LEDs.
The LEDs are described in Table 15 on page 63.

Table 15. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Module




Amber 10 or 100.

Duplex Solid Green The port is operating in full duplex-mode.

Mode

AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module
The AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Module, shown in Figure 35, is an expansion

module for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card. It installs in the slot in the card.
Figure 35. AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module
The features of the module are listed here:
 Two slots for 40Gbps QSFP+ transceivers

 Supports AT-QSFPSR, AT-QSFPSR4, and AT-QSFPLR4
transceivers
 Supports AT-QSFP1CU and AT-QSFP3CU direct connect cables
Note
The AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Module supports revision B of the AT-
QSFPSR4 transceiver. It does not support revision A. The revision
level of the transceiver is printed on the transceiver label, after the
serial number. You can also display it with the SHOW SYSTEM
PLUGGABLE DETAIL command in the AlliedWare Plus operating
system.

LED Each slot has one LED. The states of the LED are described in Table 16.
Table 16. QSFP+ Slot LEDs for the AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion

Module
Solid Green The QSFP+ transceiver in the slot has

established a 40 Gbps link to a network device.

Table 16. QSFP+ Slot LEDs for the AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion

Module (Continued)

data.

Note
The AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Module does not support 40G DAC auto-
negotiation. Allied Telesis recommends disabling auto-negotiation
on transceiver link partners to ensure proper operation.

AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion Module
The AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Module is another expansion module for the

AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card. Refer to Figure 36.
Figure 36. AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion Module
 Eight slots for 1Gbps SFP or 10Gbps SFP+ transceivers

 Supports 1000Base-SX/LX fiber optic transceivers
 Supports 1000Base-BX bidirectional (BiDi) fiber optic transceivers
 Supports 1000Base-T twisted pair transceivers (full-duplex mode
only)

LED Each slot has one LED. The LED states are defined in Table 17.
Table 17. Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Module
Solid Amber The SFP transceiver in the slot has established a

1Gbps link to a network device.
Blinking Amber The transceiver is transmitting and/or receiving

data at 1Gbps.
Solid Green The transceiver in the slot has established a

10Gbps link to a network device.

Table 17. Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Module (Continued)

data at 10Gbps.


AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module
The AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Module is an expansion module for the AT-

SBx81XLEM Line Card. Refer to Figure 37.
Figure 37. AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module
 Four ports with RJ-45 connectors for twisted pair cables

 Ports support 1000Base-T or 10GBase-T operation
 Full-duplex mode only
LEDs Each port has one LED. The LED states are defined in Table 18.
Table 18. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Module
Solid Amber The port in the slot has established a 1Gbps link
Blinking Amber The port is transmitting and/or receiving data at

1Gbps.
Solid Green The port has established a 10Gbps link to a

network device.
Blinking Green The port is transmitting and/or receiving data at

10Gbps.

Table 18. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Module (Continued)
Off The port is not connected to a network device or

the device is not powered on.

Twisted Pair Ports
This section applies to the twisted pair ports on the following line cards
and expansion modules:
 AT-SBx81GT24 Ethernet Line Card

 AT-SBx81GT40 Ethernet Line Card
 AT-SBx81GP24 Ethernet Line Card
 AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module
 AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion Module
Connector Type The ports on the line cards and expansion module have 8-pin RJ-45
connectors, except for the ports on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card, which
have 8-pin RJ point 5 connectors.
The ports use four pins at 10 or 100 Mbps and all eight pins at 1000 Mbps
or 10 Gbps. The pin assignments are listed in “Port Pinouts” on page 371.
Speed The port speeds are listed here:
 AT-SBx81GT24, AT-SBx81GT40, and AT-SBx81GP24 Line

Cards, and AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion Module - 10, 100, or
1000 Mbps
 AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion Module - 1000 Mbps or 10 Gbps
The switch can set the speeds automatically through Auto-Negotiation, the
default setting, or you can manually set them with the AlliedWare Plus
Operating System.
Note
Twisted-pair ports have to be set to Auto-Negotiation to operate at
1000 Mbps or 10 Gbps. You cannot manually set twisted-pair ports
to 1000 Mbps or 10 Gbps.
Duplex Mode The twisted-pair ports on the AT-SBx81GT24 and AT-SBx81GP24 Line
Cards AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion Module 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 and AT-SBx81XLEM/
XT4 Expansion Module support full-duplex mode only.
Maximum The ports have a maximum operating distance of 100 meters (328 feet).
Distance
Cable Here are the minimum cable requirements for the ports:
Requirements  10 or 100Mbps - Standard TIA/EIA 568-B-compliant Category 3
unshielded cabling.
 1Gbps - Standard TIA/EIA 568-A-compliant Category 5 or TIA/EIA
568-B-compliant Enhanced Category 5 (Cat 5e) unshielded
cabling.
 10Gbps - Standard TIA/EIA 568-C-compliant Category 6a
unshielded cabling.
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.
Automatic MDIX The 10/100/1000 Mbps twisted-pair ports on the AT-SBx81GT24, AT-
Detection 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 can disable automatic MDIX detection on the individual ports and
configure the MDI/MDI-X settings manually with the POLARITY command.
Port Pinouts Refer to Table 50 on page 371 for the pinouts of the twisted-pair ports

when they operate at 10 or 100 Mbps in the MDI configuration and

Table 51 on page 372 for the MDI-X configuration. For the port pinouts
when they operate at 1000 Mbps or 10 Gbps, refer to Table 52 on
page 372.

Power over Ethernet on the Ports in 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 The IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at standards define five powered device
Classes classes. The classes are defined by the power requirements of the
powered devices. The classes are shown in Table 19. The AT-
SBx81GP24 Line Card supports all five classes.
Table 19. IEEE802.3af and IEEE802.3at Powered Device Classes
Maximum
Power Output PD Power
Class Usage
on the PoE Range
Port
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

Power Budget The power for PoE on the ports on the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card is
provided by the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply. A single power supply
can provide up to 1200 watts of power for powered devices. You may
install two power supplies in the chassis for a total of 2400 watts for
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 20 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 x8112
Switch is 240 ports.
Table 20. Maximum Number of Powered Devices
Maximum Number of Maximum Number of

Ports with Ports with
Class
One PoE PSU Two PoE PSU’s
(1200 W) (2400 W)
0 77 155
1 240 240
2 171 240
3 77 155
4 40 80
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.
PDs that comply with the IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at standards are required
to support both power delivery methods. However, non-standard PDs and
PDs that were manufactured before the completion of the IEEE 802.3af
and 802.3at standards and that support only Alternative B will not work
with the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card.


Chapter 3
AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric

Cards
This chapter describes the AT-SBx81CFC960 Versions 1 and 2 Controller
Fabric Cards in the following sections:
 “Controller Fabric Cards for the AT-SBx8112 Chassis” on page 78

 “Front Panel Components” on page 82
 “Guidelines” on page 85
 “Dual Controller Cards” on page 87
 “SYS Status LEDs” on page 89
 “eco-friendly Button” on page 91
 “SBx Linecard Status LEDs” on page 92
 “SFP+ Ports” on page 93
 “Console (RS-232) Port” on page 95
 “Ethernet Management Port (NET MGMT)” on page 96
 “USB Port” on page 98
 “Reset Button” on page 99
 “Hardware and Software Releases” on page 101
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Chapter 3: AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards
Controller Fabric Cards for the AT-SBx8112 Chassis
Listed here are the three controller fabric cards for the AT-SBx8112
Chassis:
 AT-SBx81CFC400
 AT-SBx81CFC960 Version 1
 AT-SBx81CFC960 Version 2
They are shown in Figure 38.
AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card
AT-SBx81CFC960 Version 1 Controller Fabric Card
AT-SBx81CFC960 Version 2 Controller Fabric Card
Figure 38. Controller Fabric Cards for the AT-SBx8112 Chassis

The AT-SBx81CFC960 Versions 1 and 2 Cards are different from the AT-
SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card in that they have four SFP+ ports.
You can use the ports as additional networking ports or with the VCStack
Plus feature to build a stack of two chassis. The AT-SBx81CFC400
Controller Fabric Card does not have SFP+ ports and does not support the
VCStack Plus feature.
The AT-SBx81CFC960 Versions 1 and 2 Cards are nearly identical. The

only difference is the types of transceivers supported by their four SFP+
ports. The AT-SBx81CFC960 Version 1 Card supports 10Gbps
transceivers in its ports while the AT-SBx81CFC960 Version 2 Card
supports both 1000Mbps and 10Gbps transceivers.
You can determine the version of the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card by

examining the legend of its four SFP+ ports. The legend for the Version 1
card has “10G LINK”. The legend for the Version 2 card has both “10G
LINK” and “1G LINK.” Refer to Figure 39.
AT-SBx81CFC960 Version 1
Controller Card
Controller Card
Figure 39. Legends for the SFP+ Ports on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Versions
1 and 2 Controller Cards
Another way to determine the version of the controller card is with the
SHOW SYSTEM command in the AlliedWare Plus management software.
Among other information, the command displays the board ID numbers of
the Ethernet line and controller cards in the chassis. The board IDs are
376 for the AT-SBx81CFC960 Version 1 Card and 379 for the AT-
SBx81CFC960 Version 2 Card.

This manual describes the AT-SBx81CFC960 Versions 1 and 2 Controller

Fabric Cards. For information about the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card, refer to
the SwitchBlade x8112 Chassis Switch and AT-SBx81CFC400 Card
Installation Guide.
Note
The AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Card is not compatible with the
AT-SBx81CFC960 Versions 1 and 2 Controller Cards. Do not install
it in the same chassis with an AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Card.
Note
Unless stated otherwise, in this manual “AT-SBx81CFC960 Card”
refers to both AT-SBx81CFC960 Versions 1 and 2 Cards.
Combining AT-SBx81CFC960 Versions 1 and 2 controller cards are compatible and

Versions 1 and 2 can be installed in the same AT-SBx8106 or AT-SBx8112 Chassis,
provided the version 1 controller card has one of the releases of the
Controller Cards AlliedWare Plus management software in Table 21.
in a Chassis Table 21. AlliedWare Plus Management Software Releases Supported
by Both AT-SBx81CFC960 Versions 1 and 2 Controller Cards
Management Releases Supported on Both Controller

Software Release Cards
5.4.7-2 Starts at 5.4.7-2.14 and includes all later

5.4.7-2.n releases.
5.4.8-2 Starts at 5.4.8-2.9 and includes all later 5.4.8-

2.n releases.
5.4.9-0 Starts at 5.4.9-0.6 and includes all later

releases.
The version 2 controller card ships with release 5.4.9-0.6 or later of the
AlliedWare Plus management software, but is compatible with several
earlier releases, as listed in Table 21.
Before hot-swapping a version 2 controller card in a chassis that has a

version 1 card, you should first determine whether the version 1 card has
one of the releases of the AlliedWare Plus management software in
Table 21. You can display the release number of the AlliedWare Plus
management software by entering the SHOW VERSION command in the
User and Exec Privileged mode, from a local or remote management
session. If the version 1 card does not have one of the releases in the
table, you need to update its AlliedWare Plus management software
before installing the version 2 controller card.

Note
The version 2 controller card will not become operational if you hot-
swap it in a chassis that has a version 1 card with a release of the
management software that it does not support.
If you are installing a new chassis that will have one version 1 controller
card and one version 2 card, Allied Telesis recommends installing the
version 2 card in slot 5 so that it becomes the master controller card and
downloads its release of the AlliedWare Plus management software to the
version 1 card during the first power-on of the chassis.
If you are planning to build a stack of two SwitchBlade x8100 chassis with
the VCStack feature, and one chassis has version 1 controller cards and
the other version 2 cards, the version 1 cards must have one of the
releases in Table 21 on page 80. Otherwise, you will need to update their
management software.

Front Panel Components
The front panel components on the controller fabric cards are identified in
Figure 40 and briefly described in Table 22 on page 83.
eco-friendly
Button
SYS
Status SBx Linecard Four Ports for 10Gbps SFP+
LEDs Status LEDs Transceivers
Reset USB Console RS-232

Button Port Port
Ethernet Management (eth0) Port
eco-friendly
Button
SYS
Status SBx Linecard Four Ports for 1Gbps SFP or 10Gbps SFP+
LEDs Status LEDs Transceivers
Reset USB Console RS-232

Button Port Port
Ethernet Management (eth0) Port
Figure 40. AT-SBx81CFC960 Version2 1 and 2 Controller Fabric Cards

Table 22. Front Panel Components on AT-SBx81CFC960 Versions 1 and

2 Controller Fabric Cards
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 89.
eco-friendly Button Turns the LEDs on and off. For more

information, refer to “eco-friendly Button”
on page 91.
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 92.
Four Transceiver Ports Supports four transceivers for the

following functions:
- Uplink ports for the Ethernet line cards.
- Stack trunk between two chassis for the

VCStack Plus feature.
Please review the following:
- The ports in the AT-SBx81CFC960

Version 1 Card support 10Gbps
transceivers only.
- The ports in the AT-SBx81CFC960

Version 2 Card support 1Gbps and
10Gbps transceivers.
Transceivers are ordered separately. For

a list of supported transceivers, refer to
the Allied Telesis web site. For more
information, refer to “SFP+ Ports” on
page 93.
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 95.

Table 22. Front Panel Components on AT-SBx81CFC960 Versions 1 and

2 Controller Fabric Cards (Continued)
Component Description
NET MGMT (eth0) Port Provides maintenance access to the

controller card. For more information, refer
to “Ethernet Management Port (NET
MGMT)” on page 96.
USB Port Used with a USB flash memory drive for

management functions, such as storing
backup copies of the switch configuration
and transferring configurations between
switches. For more information, refer to
“USB Port” on page 98.
Reset Button Resets the controller and Ethernet line

cards. For more information, refer to
“Reset Button” on page 99.

Guidelines
The controller card has the following functions:
 Chassis Management — You use the controller card 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 the chassis is powered on or reset,
or when line cards are hot swapped in the chassis.
 Configuration Settings — The controller card also maintains a
configuration database in which it stores its own settings as well as
the settings of all 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 database. The database is
stored in nonvolatile memory and is retained even when the
chassis is powered off. You can download the database to a
management workstation or network server to maintain a history 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 80Gbps of
backplane bandwidth when the chassis has one controller card and
up to 160Gbps with two controller cards.
 VCStack Plus feature — The controller card can be used to create
a stack of two chassis that operate as a single, virtual switch, which
can simplify network operation and management. For more
information, refer to Chapter 15, “VCStack Plus Overview” on page
319.
 SFP+ ports — The SFP+ ports on the front panel can be used to
add high speed uplink ports for the Ethernet line cards or to build a
trunk between two chassis for the VCStack Plus feature.
Here are the guidelines for the controller card:
 The chassis must have at least one controller card. The line cards
cannot forward traffic without a 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 up to 80 to
160Gbps.
 The controller cards are installed in slots 5 and 6 in the chassis.
Here are other controller card features:
 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.
 USB port for data storage and retrieval.
 Console RS-232 for local management.
 NET MGMT port and inband interface for remote Telnet, SSH, and
SNMP management.
 Hot swappable.

Dual Controller Cards
You can 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 provide up to 160 Gbps non-
blocking throughput for each line card.
 Installing a second controller card adds redundancy. If a controller
card fails in the chassis, the second card enables the Ethernet line
cards to maintain network operations.
 Installing a second controller card adds four additional SFP+ ports
in the chassis.
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 89.
 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
master controller card.
 To establish a local management session, you have to use the
Console RS-232 port on the active master controller card.
 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+
ports 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+ ports. For more
information, refer to “Monitoring the Initialization Process” on
page 237.
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 160 Gbps per line card slot.

The active master controller in a chassis with two controller cards is

typically the card in slot 5. It 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 standby master becomes
the active master, taking over all control functions almost instantaneously.
Testing has shown no noticeable disruption to streaming video.
You can determine the state of a controller card by viewing the CFC LED
on the card. A controller card is the active master when the LED is solid
green. The CFC LED for the standby master is solid amber.

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 23 on page 89.
Table 23. SYS (System) Status LEDs
Solid Green Indicates that the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller

Fabric Card is operating normally as the active
master controller card.
Flashing Indicates that the controller card is initializing its

Green management software or synchronizing its
database with the active master controller card.
CFC Solid Indicates that the controller card is operating
Amber normally as the standby master controller card.
Flashing Indicates that the controller card is disabled. An

Amber 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.
Solid Green Indicates that the power supplies are operating

properly.
Flashing Indicates that a power supply is experiencing a

Amber problem. Possible causes are:
PSU - 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.

Table 23. SYS (System) Status LEDs (Continued)
Solid Green Indicates that the fan module is operating properly.
FAN Flashing Indicates that the fan module has a problem. The
Amber fans are operating below the normal operating
range or have stopped.

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

SBx Linecard Status LEDs
The SBx Linecard Status LEDs, numbered 1 to 12, display general status
information about the Ethernet line cards and controller cards. There is
one LED for each chassis slot. If the chassis has two controller cards, the
SBx Status LEDs on both cards are active. The LEDs are defined in
Table 24.
Table 24. SBx Linecard Status LEDs
State Description
Off Indicates that the slot is empty.
Solid Green Indicates that the Ethernet line or controller 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 that displays 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 AlliedWare
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 commands to
determine the specific problem.

SFP+ Ports
The four SFP+ ports, numbered 1 to 4, on the front panel of the controller
card have the following functions.
 Add high speed uplink ports for the Ethernet line cards.
 Build a trunk between two chassis to form a stack with the VCStack
Plus feature. For more information on stacking, refer to Chapter 15,
“VCStack Plus Overview” on page 319.
Note
The AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Card supports 10Gbps
transceivers in the SFP+ ports. The AT-SBx81CFC960 Version 2
Card supports 1Gbps and 10Gbps transceivers.
For a list of supported transceivers, refer to the product data sheet or the
Allied Telesis web site.
Here are SFP+ port guidelines:
 The SFP+ ports can be used as uplink ports for the Ethernet line
cards when the VCStack Plus feature is disabled on the switch.
 The SFP+ ports are used for the stack trunk when the VCStack
Plus feature is enabled.
 You must use direct connect twinax cables or SFP+ transceivers
from Allied Telesis to use the ports as the stack trunk for the
VCStack Plus feature. The two chassis might not form the stack
with cables or transceivers from other network equipment
manufacturers.
Note
To build a stack with v5.4.4 of the AlliedWare Plus Operating
System, you must use AT-Stack/OP transceivers. That restriction
does not apply to v5.4.5 or later. You can use direct connect twinax
cables or SFP+ transceivers that are from Allied Telesis and have
been approved for the SFP+ ports.
 When a chassis has two controller cards, the SFP+ ports on both
cards are active. Consequently, a chassis with two controller cards
has eight active SFP+ ports.
 You can use the ports in any order when used as uplink ports for
the Ethernet line cards.
 The trunk cabling configurations for the SFP+ ports with the
VCStack Plus feature are given in “Cabling Configurations for the
Trunk” on page 323.

Each SFP+ port has one LED. The SFP+ port LEDs for the AT-
SBx81CFC960 Version 1 Card are defined in Table 25.
Table 25. LEDs for the SFP+ Ports on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Version 1
Controller Card
Solid Green The transceiver has established a 10Gbps link


L/A Green 10Gbps.
Off The port is empty or the transceiver has not

established a link with a network device.
The SFP+ port LEDs for the AT-SBx81CFC960 Version 2 Card are
defined in Table 25.
Table 26. LEDs for the SFP+ Ports on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Version 2
Controller Card
Solid Green The transceiver has established a 10Gbps link


Green 10Gbps.
L/A Solid Amber The transceiver has established a 1Gbps link with
a network device.

Amber 1Gbps.
Off The port is empty or the transceiver has not

established a link with a network device.

Console (RS-232) Port
The Console Port is used to conduct local management sessions with the
switch. Local management sessions are established with a terminal or PC
with a terminal emulation program, and the management cable that comes
with the card. The AT-SBx81CFC960 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 244 or the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series
Switches.

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 23 on page 89.
 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 listed in “Cable
Requirements” on page 71. For the port pinouts, refer to “Port
Pinouts” on page 371.
 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 The Network Management (NET MGMT) port on the AT-SBx81CFC960
LED Controller Fabric Card has one Status LED, described in Table 27 on
page 97.

Table 27. NET MGMT Port LED
Solid Green The port has a valid 1000 Mbps link.

Green 1000 Mbps.
Solid Amber The port has a valid 10 or 100 Mbps link.

L/A
Amber 10 or 100 Mbps.
Off The port has not established a link to a

network device.

USB Port
The USB port supports a flash drive. You may use a flash drive to perform
the following management functions:
 Use Allied Telesis Management Framework to provide a

centralized network backup location.
 Store backup copies of the configuration files on the AT-
SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card.
 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 output 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.

Reset Button
You can use the Reset button to reset either the controller card or all of the
cards in the chassis. The action depends on the number of AT-
SBx81CFC960 Controller Cards in the chassis and, if the chassis has two
controller cards, whether you reset the active or standby master controller
card.
The possible actions are described here:
 If the chassis has only one controller card, pressing the Reset
button resets the controller card and all of the Ethernet line cards in
the chassis. You might 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.

Note
To reset individual line cards in the chassis, use the REBOOT or
RELOAD command in the AlliedWare Plus Operating System.

Hardware and Software Releases
The hardware and software releases for the AT-SBx8112 hardware

products and AlliedWare Plus operating system are listed in Table 28.
Table 28. Hardware and Software Releases
Hardware Software Release
Chassis
AT-SBx8112 Chassis 5.4.2
Ethernet Line Cards
AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card 5.4.2
AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card 5.4.2
AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card 5.4.2
AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card 5.4.2
AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card 5.4.3
AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card 5.4.4
AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card 5.4.6
AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card with 5.4.6-1.1

large address table modes
AT-SBx81GC40 Line Card 5.4.9
AT-SBx81XLEM Expansion Modules
AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion 5.4.6

Module
AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion 5.4.6

Module
AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion 5.4.6-1.1

Module
AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion 5.4.6-2.1

Module
Controller Cards
AT-SBx81CFC960 Version 1 5.4.4

Controller Card

Table 28. Hardware and Software Releases (Continued)
Hardware Software Release
AT-SBx81CFC960 Version 2 5.4.9

Controller Card
Power Supplies and Fan Modules
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC System 5.4.2

Power Supply
AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power 5.4.2

Supply
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System 5.4.3

Power Supply
AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System 5.4.5-1

Power Supply
AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module 5.4.2
AT-SBxFAN12 v2 Fan Module 5.4.8-2.61

1. The AT-SBxFAN12 v2 Fan Module is compatible with all earlier versions of the
AlliedWare Plus operating system. The SHOW SYSTEM command in versions
5.4.8-2.6 and later displays the model name as AT-SBxFAN12 v2. The com-
mand in earlier versions displays the model name as AT-SBxFAN12.

Section II
Installing the Chassis
 Chapter 4, “Safety Precautions and Site Requirements” on page 105

 Chapter 5, “Installing the Chassis in an Equipment Rack” on page 113
 Chapter 6, “Installing the Power Supplies” on page 129
 Chapter 7, “Installing AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Cards and Ethernet
Line Cards” on page 149
 Chapter 8, “Cabling the Ethernet Line Cards” on page 173
 Chapter 9, “Cabling the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card” on
page 191
 Chapter 10, “Powering On the Chassis” on page 201
 Chapter 11, “Verifying the Hardware Operations of the Chassis” on
page 241
 Chapter 12, “Troubleshooting” on page 249
 Chapter 13, “Replacing Modules” on page 269
 Chapter 14, “Upgrading the Controller Fabric Card” on page 309
103
104
Chapter 4
Safety Precautions and Site

Requirements
This chapter contains the safety precautions and guidelines for selecting a
site for the chassis. The chapter contains the following sections:
 “Reviewing Safety Precautions” on page 106

 “Selecting a Site for the SwitchBlade x8112” on page 110
 “Installation Tools and Material” on page 112
105
Chapter 4: Safety Precautions and Site Requirements
Reviewing Safety Precautions
Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to install
the switch.
Note
The  indicates that a translation of the safety statement is
available for viewing in portable document format (PDF) titled
Translated Safety Statements from our web site at
www.alliedtelesis.com/support.
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
106 Section II: Installing the Chassis

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
Section II: Installing the Chassis 107

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

Warning
To reduce the risk of electric shock, the PoE ports on this product
must not connect to cabling that is routed outside the building where
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 inside this equipment. Do not insert hands
or tools into open chassis slots or sockets.  E44
Warning
This equipment shall be installed in a Restricted Access location. 
E45
Warning
High Leakage Current exists in this chassis. Connect external
ground wire before connecting AC power supply(s).
 E46

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 install devices starting at the bottom 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 front 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 and AT-
SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies for 100-125 VAC installations
have 20 Amp, 125 V NEMA 5-20P plugs. The plugs are only
compatible with NEMA 5-20R receptacles. See Figure 41 on page
111.

Figure 41. 100 - 125 VAC 125 V NEMA 5-20 Plug and Receptacle

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:
 Crimping tool
 10 AWG stranded grounding wire
The AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply requires the following items:
 Two 8 AWG power wires

 One 10 AWG stranded grounding wire
 8 mm wrench
 #3 Phillips-head 30 to 40 inch-lbs torque screwdriver (optional)
The AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card and Ethernet line cards

require the following items:
 #2 Phillips-head, 5 inch-lbs torque screwdriver (optional)

Chapter 5
Installing the Chassis in an Equipment

Rack
This chapter describes how to install the AT-SBx8112 Chassis in an
equipment rack. This chapter contains the following sections:
 “Required Tools and Material” on page 114

 “Preparing the Equipment Rack” on page 115
 “Unpacking the AT-SBx8112 Chassis” on page 118
 “Adjusting the Equipment Rack Brackets” on page 120
 “Installing the AT-SBx8112 Chassis in the Equipment Rack” on
page 122
 “Removing the Shipping Brace” on page 125
 “Installing the Chassis Grounding Wire” on page 126
113
Chapter 5: Installing the Chassis in an Equipment Rack
Required Tools and Material
Here is a list of the tools and screws for mounting the chassis in an
equipment rack:
 Eight equipment rack screws
Here is a list of the tools and wire for installing the grounding wire on the
chassis:
 Crimping tool
 10 AWG stranded grounding wire
Warning

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-SBx8112 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 311.1 mm (12.25“) of vertical rack space for the installation of

the AT-SBx8112 Chassis, as shown in Figure 42 on page 116.
2. Do not mount any other 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 hitting other equipment, as shown in
Figure 48 on page 123. You may use this additional space for other
network equipment after the chassis is installed.

Figure 42. Reserving Vertical Rack Space

3. Identify the lowest 1/2” screw hole pattern on the rack mounting rails
within the space reserved for the AT-SBx8112 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 43. The screws are used to support the chassis while you
secure it to the rack. Do not fully tighten these two screws at this time.
The screw heads should protrude from the rack approximately 6.4 mm
(.25 in).
Screw head
6.4 mm (.25 in)
away from rack
Top screw hole of the lowest 1/2” hole pattern
Figure 43. Rack Mounting Hole Locations
5. After installing the two screws in the equipment rack, go to “Unpacking

the AT-SBx8112 Chassis” on page 118.

Unpacking the AT-SBx8112 Chassis
To unpack the AT-SBx8112 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 44

here and Figure 45 on page 119. If any item is missing or damaged,
contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance.
One AT-SBx8112 Chassis
One AT-SBxFAN12 Module pre-

installed in the vertical slot on
the right side of the front panel
Ten 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
Figure 44. Components of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis

Two equipment rack brackets

pre-installed on the sides of the
chassis.
One shipping brace pre-installed

diagonally across the line card
slots on the front panel
One wrist strap
Figure 45. Components of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis (Continued)

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 different bracket
positions are listed in Table 29 and illustrated in Figure 46 on page 121
and Figure 47 on page 121. 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 46 on page
121.
 The dimension (X) between the front panel and the rack rails is
given for each rack mounting bracket position in Table 29.
Table 29. Front Panel to Rack Rail Dimensions
Dimension X
Figure # Front Panel Position
Front Panel to Rack Rail
46 A 3.69 mm (0.145 in)

(Factory Installed - Flush)
46 B -27.39 mm (-1.078 in)
(Recessed)
46 C 27.39 mm (1.078 in)
46 D 47.71 mm (1.878 in)
46 E 140.85 mm (5.545 in)
47 F 374.16 mm (14.731 in)
(Reverse Position)

A B
Factory Installed - Flush with Rack Rails “Dim X”
C D E
“Dim X” “Dim X”
“Dim X”
Figure 46. Rack Mounting Bracket Locations
Figure 47. Rack Bracket Locations for Reverse Position of Chassis

Installing the AT-SBx8112 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:

 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-SBx8112
Chassis until after the unit is securely 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
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 115.
 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 120.
To install the AT-SBx8112 Chassis in the equipment rack, perform the

1. While facing the front of the chassis, tilt the top of the chassis toward
you, as shown in Figure 48 on page 123.

2. Lift the AT-SBx8112 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 115, as shown in Figure 48.
Figure 48. Lifting the AT-SBx8112 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 six rack mount screws (not provided) to secure the chassis to
the equipment rack, as shown in Figure 49 on page 124.

Figure 49. Installing the Rack Mount Screws
5. Tighten all eight screws to secure the chassis to the equipment rack,
Allied Telesis recommends tightening the screws to 10 inch-lbs.
6. Go to “Removing the Shipping Brace” on page 125.

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 50.
Shipping Brace Screws
Figure 50. Removing the Shipping Brace
After removing the shipping plate, go to “Installing the Chassis Grounding

Wire” on page 126.

Installing the Chassis Grounding Wire
This procedure explains how to connect a grounding wire to the chassis.

The chassis requires a permanent connection for the line cards and power
supplies to a good earth ground. The procedure requires the following
items:
 Grounding lug (pre-installed on the rear panel of the chassis)

 Crimping tool (not provided)
 10 AWG stranded grounding wire (not provided)
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 51.
Figure 51. 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 52.
Figure 52. Removing the Grounding Lug

3. Insert one end of the grounding wire into the grounding lug, as shown
in Figure 53, and use a crimping tool to secure the wire to the
grounding lug.
Figure 53. Attaching the Grounding Wire to the Grounding Lug
4. Install the grounding lug on the rear panel of the chassis, as shown in
Figure 54.
Figure 54. 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 129.


Chapter 6
Installing the Power Supplies
This chapter explains how to install the power supplies. It has the following
sections:
 “Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)” on page 130

 “Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power
Supplies” on page 131
 “Installing AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supplies” on page 137
 “Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supplies” on
page 142
129
Chapter 6: Installing the Power Supplies
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
To protect the equipment from damage by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

during the installation procedure, observe proper ESD protection when
handling the SwitchBlade x8112 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 x8112 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 that comes with the chassis to the ESD socket
in the bottom right corner of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis, shown in
Figure 55. This ensures that ESD voltages safely flow to ground.
Figure 55. ESD Socket and Wrist Strap
3. When you put on the ESD-preventive wrist strap, be sure it makes

good contact with your skin.

Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power

Supplies
The chassis must have at least one system power supply. For background
information, refer to “Power Supplies and Power Supply Slots” on page 26.
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 130 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 a new 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 controller card might
restart its operating system when you install the power supply. 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 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 system power supply.
System power supplies are installed in slots C and D in the chassis.

Refer to Figure 56 on page 132. 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.

AT-SBxPWRSYS1
AT-SBxPWRPOE1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2
Power Supply Slots Power Supply Slots
A B C D
Figure 56. Power Supply Slots
Caution
The AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System 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 57.
Figure 57. Removing the Blank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot C

3. Remove the new power supply from the shipping package and verify
the package contents, listed in Figure 58.
If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales

representative for assistance.
One AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or
AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC
System Power Supply
One regional AC power cord
One tie wrap
Figure 58. 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 AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System
Power Supplies” on page 203.

4. Move the locking handle on the power supply to the unlocked or up

position. See Figure 59.
Figure 59. Unlocking the Handle on the Power Supply
5. Align and insert the power supply into the power supply slot. Figure 60
shows the power supply installed in slot D.
Figure 60. Inserting the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC

System Power Supply

6. Lower the power supply locking handle to secure the power supply to
the chassis, as shown in Figure 61.
Figure 61. Lowering the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-

SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supply
Note
If the module does not fully seat in the chassis slot, check to be sure
you are installing a system power supply and not a PoE power
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 26.
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 137.
 Otherwise, go to Chapter 7, “Installing AT-SBx81CFC960
Controller Cards and Ethernet Line Cards” on page 149.

Note
Retain the tie wrap that comes with the power supply. You will use it
to secure the power cord to the chassis when you power on the unit
in “Powering On AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC
System Power Supplies” on page 203.

Installing AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supplies
This section contains the installation procedure for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1

Power Supply, for the PoE+ ports on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card.
For background information, refer to “Power Supplies and Power Supply
Slots” on page 26.
Caution
supply.
To install the power supply, perform the following procedure:
1. Choose a slot for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 System Power Supply in the

chassis.
You may install it in either slot A or B, shown in Figure 56 on page 132.
2. Raise the handle on the blank panel covering the selected slot and
slide the panel from the chassis. Figure 62 on page 138 illustrates the
removal of the blank panel from slot A.

Figure 62. 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 63 on page
139.


One AT-SBxPWRPOE1
Power Supply Module
One regional AC power cord
One tie wrap
Figure 63. Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply

Module
Note
Telesis.
Note
The tie wrap is used to secure the power cord to the chassis in
“Powering On AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies” on page 207.
4. Raise the locking handle on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply, as

shown Figure 64 on page 140.

Figure 64. Unlocking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply
5. Align and insert the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Module into slot A or B.

Figure 65 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 65. Inserting the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply

6. Lower the locking handle of the power supply module to secure the
module in the slot, as shown in Figure 66.
Figure 66. Locking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply
Note
If the module does not fully seat in the chassis slot, check to be sure
you are installing a PoE power supply and not a system power
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 26.
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 AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Cards and Ethernet Line
Cards” on page 149.
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 AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies” on page 207.

Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supplies
This section contains the installation procedure for AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC

System Power Supplies. For background information, refer to “Power
Supplies and Power Supply Slots” on page 26.
Caution
supply.
To install the power supply, perform the following procedure:
1. Choose a slot in the chassis for the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System

Power Supply.
System power supplies are installed in slots C and D in the chassis.

Refer to Figure 56 on page 132. 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 67 on page 143.

Figure 67. 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 68 on page
144.


One AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC
System Power Supply
Two straight power wire ring

lugs
One grounding wire ring lug
Two right angle power wire

ring lugs
Figure 68. Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply

Module
Note
Telesis.
4. Verify that the On/Off switch on the power supply is in the Off position.
Refer to Figure 69 on page 145.

On/Off
Switch
Figure 69. 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 70.
Figure 70. Loosening the Handle locking Screw on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1

DC System Power Supply
6. Raise the locking handle on the power supply, as shown Figure 71 on

page 146.

Figure 71. Raising Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply
7. Align and insert the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 Module into slot C or D.

Figure 72 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 72. Inserting the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply

8. Lower the locking handle of the power supply module to secure the
module in the slot, as shown in Figure 73.
Figure 73. 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 “Wiring the AT-
SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply” on page 210.
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 AT-

SBx81CFC960 Controller Cards and Ethernet Line Cards” on page
149.
Note
Retain the five wire ring lugs that come with the power supply. You
use them to wire the power supply in “Wiring the AT-SBxPWRSYS1
DC System Power Supply” on page 210.


Chapter 7
Installing AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller

Cards and Ethernet Line Cards
This chapter describes how to install the controller and Ethernet line cards.
The chapter has the following sections:
 “Guidelines to Handling the Controller and Line Cards” on page 150

 “Installing AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards” on page 152
 “Installing Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line Cards”
on page 158
 “Installing Ethernet Line Cards” on page 166
 “Installing Blank Slot Covers” on page 171
149
Chapter 7: Installing AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Cards and Ethernet Line Cards
Guidelines to Handling the Controller and Line Cards
Please observe the following guidelines when handling controller cards,

Ethernet line cards, and expansion modules:
 The controller and line cards are hot swappable and can be
installed or removed while the chassis is powered on.
Caution
The expansion modules for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card are not
hot-swappable. You have to install the modules before installing the
line cards in the chassis. For instructions, refer to “Installing
Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line Cards” on
page 158 or “Replacing Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Line
 Always wear an anti-static device when handling the cards.
Caution
The electronic components on the devices can be damaged by
against ESD damage when handling the devices.
 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-static 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
You must keep a controller or Ethernet line card level as you slide it
into or out of the chassis. You might damage the components on the
top or bottom of a card if you slide it at an angle. Refer to Figure 74
on page 151.

CORRECT
INCORRECT
INCORRECT
Figure 74. Aligning a Card in a Slot

Installing AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards
This section contains the installation procedure for AT-SBx81CFC960

Versions 1 and 2 Controller Fabric Cards.
Note
Please review “Guidelines to Handling the Controller and Line
Cards” on page 150 before performing this procedure.
Please review the following information before installing controller cards:
 You can install either one or two controller cards in the unit. The
chassis must have at least one controller card.
 The cards are installed in slots 5 and 6.
 If you are installing only one AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Card,
Allied Telesis recommends installing it in slot 5.
 Please review “Controller Fabric Cards for the AT-SBx8112
Chassis” on page 78 if you will be installing two controller cards in
the chassis or hot-swapping a controller card.
This procedure requires the following tools:

provided))
To install the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card, perform the following procedure:
1. Choose a slot in the chassis for the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller

Fabric Card.
The cards are installed in slots 5 and 6, shown in Figure 75. If you are
installing only one controller card, Allied Telesis recommends installing
it in slot 5.
Slot 5 Slot 6
Figure 75. Slots 5 and 6 for the AT-SBx81CFC960 Versions 1 and 2 Cards

2. Remove the new AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card from the

shipping package and verify the package contents, listed in Figure 76.

One AT-SBx81CFC960
Control Card
One 2 m (6.6 ft) local

management cable with
RJ-45 (8P8C) and DB-9
(D-sub 9-pin) connectors.
Figure 76. Items Included with the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Card
Note
Store the packaging material in a safe location. You should use the
Telesis.
3. Carefully remove the controller card from the anti-static bag. Refer to
Figure 77.
Figure 77. Removing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card from

the Anti-static Bag

4. Carefully remove the battery insulator tab on the controller card by

sliding it out from between the battery and battery clip, as shown in
Figure 78.
Figure 78. Removing the Battery Insulator
5. Move the locking handles on the front panel to the open position, as
shown in Figure 79.
Figure 79. Opening the Locking Handles on the AT-SBx81CFC960

Controller Fabric Card
6. Align the edges of the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card with

the internal chassis card guides in slot 5 or 6 of the AT-SBx8112
Chassis. Figure 80 on page 155 shows the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card
aligned in slot 5.

Figure 80. Aligning the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card in the Chassis Slot
7. Carefully slide the card into the slot.
Caution
Keep the card level with the chassis as you slide it into the slot. You
might damage the components on the top or bottom of the card if
you slide it in at an angle. Refer to Figure 74 on page 151.
Caution
Do not force the AT-SBx81CFC960 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 81 on page 156.

Note
When hot-swapping a new controller card, you should immediately
close its locking levers after its connectors make contact with the
backplane. Otherwise, the active controller card might enter kernel
error messages in the log.
Figure 81. Closing the Locking Levers on the AT-SBx81CFC960

9. Finger tighten the two thumbscrews on the card to secure the card to
the chassis, as shown in Figure 82 on page 157.

Figure 82. Tightening the Thumb Screws on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card
10. Tighten the screws with a # 2 Phillips-head screwdriver to secure the

controller card to the chassis.
11. if the chassis is to have two AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric

Cards, repeat this procedure to install the second card.
12. After installing the controller cards, do one of the following:
 If you purchased AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line Cards with

expansion modules, go to “Installing Expansion Modules in AT-
SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line Cards” on page 158.
 Otherwise, go to “Installing Ethernet Line Cards” on page 166.

Installing Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line

Cards
This section contains the procedure for installing an expansion module in

the AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line Card. If you did not purchase AT-
SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line Cards, skip this procedure and go to “Installing
Ethernet Line Cards” on page 166.
Caution
You must install the expansion module before installing the AT-
SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line Card in the chassis. Attempting to install
the module when the line card is in the chassis will damage the
module and card. If the card is already installed in the chassis,
remove it by performing the procedure “Replacing Ethernet Line
Note
The illustrations in the procedure show the AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8

Expansion Module. The procedure is the same for all expansion modules.
To install an expansion module in the AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line

Card, perform the following procedure:
1. Remove the AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line Card from the shipping

package. If it is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales
Note
Telesis.
2. Carefully remove the card from the anti-static bag. Refer to Figure 83
on page 159.

Figure 83. Removing the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card from the Anti-static
Bag
3. Place the card on a level surface.
4. With a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver, remove the two screws that

secure the blank slot cover to the card. Refer to Figure 84.
Figure 84. Removing the Screws on the Blank Slot Cover on the AT-
SBx81XLEM Line Card
5. Slide the blank slot cover from the slot. Refer to Figure 85 on page
160.

Figure 85. Removing the Blank Slot Cover from the AT-SBx81XLEM Line
Card
6. With your thumb and forefinger, pull out the retaining pin on the side of
the line card and turn it clockwise one quarter turn so that it remains in
the retracted position. Refer to Figure 86 on page 161.

Figure 86. Retracting the Retaining Pin on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card
7. Remove the expansion module from its shipping container and anti-
static bag. Refer to Figure 87.
Figure 87. Removing the Expansion Module from the Anti-static Bag

8. Carefully align the expansion module in the slot, as shown in

Figure 88, and slide it into the line card.
Caution
Keep the module level with the line card as you slide it into the slot.
You might damage the components on the top or bottom of the
module if you slide it in at an angle. Refer to Figure 74 on page 151.
Caution
Do not force the card into the slot. If you feel resistance, remove the
card and try again.
Figure 88. Sliding the Expansion Module into the AT-SBx81XLEM Line
Card
9. When the expansion module makes contact with the connector inside
the line card, gently press on both sides of the faceplate to seat the
module on the connector. Refer to Figure 89 on page 163. The module
is fully installed when its faceplate is flush against the faceplate of the
AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card.

Figure 89. Seating the Expansion Module on the Connector in the AT-
SBx81XLEM Line Card
10. With a Phillips-head screwdriver, install the two screws from step 4 to
secure the expansion module to the line card. Refer to Figure 90.
Figure 90. Securing the Expansion Module
11. Turn the retaining pin on the side of the line card one quarter turn to
release it. Refer to Figure 91 on page 164.

Figure 91. Releasing the Retaining Pin
12. Retain the blank slot cover removed in step 5 and shown in Figure 92
by storing it in a safe location. You should reinstall it on the AT-
SBx81XLEM Line Card if, at a later date, you remove the expansion
module.
Figure 92. Blank Slot Cover for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card
13. If you are not installing the line card in the chassis now, return it to its
anti-static bag and shipping container to protect it from damage. Refer
to Figure 93 on page 165.

Figure 93. Returning the Line Card to its Anti-static Bag
14. For instructions on how to install the line card in the chassis, go to
“Installing Ethernet Line Cards” on page 166.
Note
In AlliedWare Plus v5.4.6, the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card was
supported in slots 1 to 4, 8, and 10 in the AT-SBx8112 Chassis, but
not slots 7, 9, 11, and 12. In AlliedWare Plus v5.4.6.1-1 or later, the
line card is supported in all ten line card slots.

Installing Ethernet Line Cards
This section contains the installation procedure for Ethernet line cards.
The illustrations show the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card, but the procedure is
the same for all cards.
Note

provided)
Note
Before installing a new Ethernet line card in an active chassis, Allied
Telesis recommends confirming that the version of the AlliedWare
Plus management software on the controller cards support the card.
For instructions, perform steps 1 and 2 in “Verifying the Chassis with
the AlliedWare Plus Commands” on page 245.
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 can be installed in slots 1 to 4 and 7 to 12. The slots are
shown in Figure 94.
Slot 1 Slot 2
Slot 3 Slot 4
Slot 7 Slot 8
Slot 9 Slot 10
Slot 11 Slot 12
Figure 94. Slots 1 to 4 and 7 to 12 for the Ethernet Line Cards
Please review the following information:
 The AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card is supported in slots 1 to 4, 8, and

10. It is not supported in slots 7, 9, 11, and 12.

 For AlliedWare Plus v5,4,6, the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card is

restricted to slots 1 to 4, 8, and 10. For AlliedWare Plus v5,4,6-1.1
or later, the card can be installed in any of the line card slots.
2. If the selected slot for the line card is covered with a blank slot cover,
use a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws on
the cover and remove it from the chassis. Refer to Figure 95.
Figure 95. Removing a Blank Slot Cover
3. Remove the line card from the shipping package. If it is missing or

damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for
assistance.
Note
Telesis.
4. Carefully remove the Ethernet line card from the anti-static bag. Refer
to Figure 96.
Figure 96. Removing the Ethernet Line Card from the Anti-static Bag

5. Align the line card with the internal chassis card guides in the selected
slot in the chassis.
Figure 97 shows an Ethernet line card aligned with slot 1.
Figure 97. Aligning an Ethernet Line Card in a Chassis Slot
6. Carefully slide the card into the slot.
Caution
Keep the card level with the chassis as you slide it into the slot. You
might damage the components on the top or bottom of the card if
you slide it in at an angle. Refer to Figure 74 on page 151.
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.
7. When you feel the line card make contact with the connector on the
backplane of the chassis, gently press on both sides of the faceplate to
seat the card on the connector. Refer to Figure 98 on page 169.

Note
When hot-swapping a new Ethernet line card, you should
immediately perform step 7 to fully seat the card in the chassis slot,
after its connectors make contact with the backplane. Otherwise, the
active controller card might enter kernel error messages in the log.
Figure 98. Seating an Ethernet Line Card on the Backplane Connector
8. Finger tighten the two thumbscrews on the sides of the line card to
secure it to the chassis, as shown in Figure 99 on page 170.

Figure 99. Tightening the Thumb Screws on an Ethernet Line Card
9. Tighten the two screws with a # 2 Phillips-head screwdriver to secure

the line card to the chassis.
10. Repeat this procedure to install the remaining Ethernet line cards.
11. After installing the line cards. go to “Installing Blank Slot Covers” on
page 171.

Installing Blank Slot Covers
After installing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards and

Ethernet line cards, check the front panel for unused slots and cover them
with the blank slot covers included with the chassis, as explained in this
procedure. The fan module may not be able to maintain adequate airflow
across the control and line cards if the chassis is not completely enclosed.
If there are no unused slots, go to Chapter 8, “Cabling the Ethernet Line
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 100. The up arrow on the panel must be pointing up.
Up Arrow
Figure 100. Installing a Blank Slot Cover
2. Finger tighten the two thumbscrews to attach the blank panel to the
chassis, as shown in Figure 101.
Figure 101. 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.

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, “Cabling the Ethernet Line Cards” on page 173.

Chapter 8
Cabling the Ethernet Line Cards
This chapter contains instructions on how to cable the ports and slots on
the Ethernet line cards. The chapter has the following sections:
 “Cabling Guidelines for Twisted Pair Ports” on page 174

 “Guidelines to Installing Fiber Optic Transceivers” on page 177
 “Installing SFP, SFP+, or CSFP Transceivers” on page 178
 “Installing AT-SP10TW Direct Connect Cables” on page 184
 “Installing AT-QSFPCU Cables” on page 187
 “Installing AT-QSFPSR, AT-QSFPSR4, or AT-QSFPLR4 Transceivers”
on page 189
173
Chapter 8: Cabling the Ethernet Line Cards
Cabling Guidelines for Twisted Pair Ports
This section applies to the twisted pair ports on the following line cards
and expansion modules:
 AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card

 AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card
Here are the guidelines to cabling the ports:
 The 10/100/1000Mbps ports on the AT-SBx81GT24 and AT-

SBx81GP24 Line Cards and AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion
Module have 8-pin RJ45 connectors.
 The 1Gbps and 10Gbps ports on the AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4
Expansion Module also have 8-pin RJ45 connectors.
 The ports on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card have 8-pin RJ point 5
connectors.
 The cable requirements are listed in “Cable Requirements” on
page 71.
 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 appropriate 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 10/100/1000Mbps 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 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.
 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 connected to network devices that do
not support the feature. On those ports, you should disable
manually with the POLARITY command.
Connecting Here are a additional guidelines to connecting cables to ports on the AT-
Cables to the AT- SBx81GT40 Line Card:
SBx81GT40 Line  The ports require the RJ point 5 cable connector shown in Figure 102.
Card
Figure 102. 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 103 on page 176.
 To remove a cable from a port, pull gently on the release tab and slide
the cable connector from the port.
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.

Connecting a cable to a port

in the top row.
Release Tab
Connecting a cable to a port

in the bottom row.
Figure 103. Connecting Cables to Ports on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card

Guidelines to Installing Fiber Optic Transceivers
Please review the following guidelines before installing fiber optic

transceivers in the line cards and expansion modules:
 You should verify that the transceivers are supported by the

devices. Refer to Table 6 on page 37 and the SwitchBlade x8100
data sheet on the Allied Telesis web site.
 You should install a transceiver 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 and expansion
modules.
 The operational specifications and fiber optic cable requirements of
the transceivers are provided in the documents included with the
devices.
 The transceivers and direct connect cables are hot-swappable.
You can 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 130 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 transceivers with
unprotected hands.

Installing SFP, SFP+, or CSFP Transceivers
This section applies to the following line cards and expansion module:
 AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card

 AT-SBx81GC40 Line Card
 AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card
 AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card
 AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion Module
Table 30 lists the basic types of transceivers supported by the above

Ethernet line cards. For model names of specific transceivers, refer to the
SwitchBlade x8100 data sheet on the Allied Telesis web site.
Table 30. Transceiver Support
10Gbps SFP+
1Gbps CSFP Transceivers
100Mbps SFP 1Gbps SFP
Device BiDi or AT-SP10TW
Transceivers Transceivers
Transceivers
Cables1
AT-SBx81GS24a Line Yes Yes No No

Card
AT-SBx81GC40 Line No Yes Yes No
Card
AT-SBx81XS6 Line No No No Yes
Card
AT-SBx81XS16 Line No No No Yes
Card
AT-SBx81XLEM Line No Yes No No
Card2
AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 No Yes No Yes
Expansion Module
1. Available in lengths of 1, 3, and 7 meters.
2. Transceiver slots 1 to 12.
Please review “Guidelines to Installing Fiber Optic Transceivers” on

page 177 before performing this procedure.
The illustrations show the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card. The procedure is the
same for all the devices.

To install SFP or SFP+ transceivers, perform the following procedure:
1. Remove the dust plug from the slot chosen for the SFP or SFP+
transceiver. Figure 104 shows the dust plug removed from slot 1 on
the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card.
Figure 104. Removing the Dust Cover from a Transceiver Slot
Note
Do not remove the dust plug from a transceiver slot if you are not
installing the transceiver at this time. The dust plug protects the line
card from dust contamination.
2. Slide the transceiver in the slot until it clicks into place.
To install the transceiver into an odd numbered slot, position it with the
handle is on top as you slide it into the slot. To install the transceiver
into an even numbered slot, position it with the handle on the bottom.

Handle
Figure 105. Installing an SFP or SFP+ Transceiver
For slots on the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card, position the handle on top.
Refer to Figure 106.
Handle
Figure 106. 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 2 to install
the remaining SFP transceivers in the line cards.
3. Remove the protective cover from the + transceiver. Refer to

Figure 107.
Figure 107. Removing the Dust Cover from a Transceiver
Note
The dust cover protects the fiber optic port on the transceiver from
dust contamination. It should not be removed until you are ready to
connect the fiber optic cable.
4. Before connecting the cable, verify the position of the handle on the
transceiver. If the transceiver is in an odd numbered slot, the handle
should be in the upright position, as shown in Figure 108 on page 182.
If the transceiver is in an even numbered slot, the handle should be in
the down position.

Handle
Figure 108. Verifying the Position of the Handle on the Transceiver in the
AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card
5. Connect the fiber optic cable to the port on the transceiver, as shown
in Figure 109. The connector should snap into the port.
Figure 109. Attaching a Fiber Optic Cable to a Transceiver in the AT-

SBx81XS16 Line Card
6. Repeat this procedure to install additional SFP, SFP+, or CSFP

transceivers in the line cards.

7. After installing and cabling the transceivers, do one of the following:
 To install and cable additional transceivers in the Ethernet line

cards, go to the appropriate section in this chapter for instructions.
 To cable the ports on the controller card, go to Chapter 9, “Cabling
the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card” on page 191.
 After cabling all the ports in the chassis, go to Chapter 10,
“Powering On the Chassis” on page 201.

Installing AT-SP10TW Direct Connect Cables
This procedure explains how to connect AT-SP10TW direct connect

Twinax cables to the SFP+ slots in the following line cards and expansion
module:

 AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion Module
The cables can be used in place of fiber optic cables and transceivers for
10Gbps links of up to seven meters.
Note
The AT-SP10TW Cables are not supported in the AT-SBx81GS24a
Line Card or slots 1 to 12 in the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card.

The illustrations in the procedure show the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Cards.

The procedure is the same for all the devices.
To install AT-SP10TW Cables, perform the following procedure:
1. Remove the dust plug from one of the SFP+ slots. You may install AT-
SP10TW Cables in any of the slots on the line card or expansion
module. Refer to Figure 110.
Figure 110. Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP+ Slot

Note
Do not remove the dust plug from an SFP+ slot if you are not
2. Slide the connector on the AT-SP10TW Cable into the slot until it clicks
into place.
To install the cable into an odd numbered slot in the AT-SBx81XS16

Line Card or AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion Module, position the
release tab on top as you slide the connector into the slot. To install the
cable in an even numbered slot, position the connector so that the
release tab is on the bottom. Refer to Figure 111.
Release Tab
Release Tab
Figure 111. Installing the AT-SP10TW Cable in the AT-SBx81XS16 Line

Card or AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion Module
To install the cable in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card, position the release
tab on top as you slide the connector into the slot. Refer to Figure 112
on page 186.

Release Tab
Figure 112. Installing the AT-SP10TW Cable in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line

Card
3. Install the other end of the cable into an SFP+ slot on another network
device.
4. Repeat this procedure to install additional AT-SP10TW Cables.
Note
To remove the connector and cable from the SFP+ slot, gently push
on the connector, pull on the release tab, and slide the connector
from the slot.
5. After installing the AT-SP10TW Cables, do one of the following:


Installing AT-QSFPCU Cables
This section contains instructions on how to install AT-QSFPCU Cables in

the AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line
Card. You can use the cables in place of fiber optic cables and
transceivers for 40GbE links of up to 1 or 3 meters. The model names of
the cables are listed here:
 AT-QSFP1CU - 1 meter
 AT-QSFP3CU - 3 meters
Note
The AT-QSFPCU Cables are only supported in the AT-SBx81XLEM/
Q2 Expansion Module.

To install AT-QSFPCU Cables, perform the following procedure:
1. Remove the dust cover from a slot on the AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2

Expansion Module. Refer to Figure 113.
Figure 113. Removing the Dust Cover from a Slot on the AT-SBx81XLEM/
Q2 Expansion Module
2. Orient the connector on the AT-QSFPCU Cable with the release tab on
top and slide it into the slot until it clicks into place. Refer to Figure 114
on page 188.

Release Tab
Figure 114. Sliding the AT-QSFPCU Cable into the Slot
3. Install the other end of the cable into a compatible QSFP+ slot on
another network device.
4. Repeat this procedure to install additional AT-QSFPCU Cables.
Note
To remove the connector and cable from the slot, gently push on the
connector, pull on the release tab, and slide the connector from the
slot.
5. After installing the AT-QSFPCU Cables, do one of the following:


Installing AT-QSFPSR, AT-QSFPSR4, or AT-QSFPLR4 Transceivers
This section contains the procedure for installing AT-QSFPSR, AT-

QSFPSR4, or AT-QSFPLR4 transceivers in the slots on the AT-
SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module.
Note
The AT-QSFPSR, AT-QSFPSR4, and AT-QSFPLR4 transceivers
are only supported in the AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion Module.

To install AT-QSFPSR, AT-QSFPSR4, or AT-QSFPLR4 transceivers,

perform the following procedure:
1. Remove the dust cover from a slot on the AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2

Expansion Module. Refer to Figure 113 on page 187.
2. Slide a transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place.
3. Attach fiber optic cable to the transceiver.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install and cable transceivers in the other slots

of the expansion module.
5. Connect the cables to compatible QSFP ports in other network

devices.
Note
To remove the connector and cable from the slot, gently push on the
connector, pull on the release tab, and slide the connector from the
slot.
6. After installing the transceivers, do one of the following:



Chapter 9
Cabling the AT-SBx81CFC960

This chapter contains instructions on how to cable the ports on the AT-
SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card. The chapter has the following
sections:
 “Cabling the NET MGMT Port” on page 192

 “Installing SFP+ Transceivers” on page 194
 “Installing AT-SP10TW Cables” on page 199
191
Chapter 9: Cabling the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card
Cabling the NET MGMT Port
For background information on the NET MGMT port on the controller card,
refer to “Ethernet Management Port (NET MGMT)” on page 96.
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 “Cable Requirements” on
page 71.
 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.
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-Negotiation. This can
 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 automatic 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

manually with the POLARITY command.
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.

Installing SFP+ Transceivers
The AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card has four slots for 10Gbps
SFP+ transceivers. You may use the slots for the following functions:
 Build high-speed links to network servers, switches, routers, or

other network devices.
 Connect two chassis together to form a stack with the VCStack
Plus feature.
For background information on the SFP+ slots on the controller card, refer
to “SFP+ Ports” on page 93. A list of supported SFP+ transceivers can be
found on the Allied Telesis web site.
Note
The transceiver slots on the controller card do not support
1000Mbps SFP transceivers.
Note
If you are building a stack with the VCStack Plus feature, do not
install the transceivers in the SFP+ slots of the controller cards until
after you have configured both chassis for the stacking feature. For
further information, refer to Chapter 15, “VCStack Plus Overview” on
page 319 and Chapter 16, “Building a Stack” on page 333. The
cabling configurations for the SFP+ slots on the controller cards for a
stack can be found in “Cabling Configurations for the Trunk” on
page 323.
To install a 10Gbps SFP+ transceiver in an SFP+ slot in the controller

card, perform the following procedure:
1. Remove the dust plug from the slot chosen for the SFP+ transceiver.

Figure 115. Removing a Dust Cover from an SFP+ Slot in the AT-
SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card
Note
To protect the controller card from dust contamination, do not
remove the dust plug from a transceiver slot until you are ready to
install the transceiver.
2. If you are installing the SFP+ transceiver in slot 1 or 3, orient it with the
handle on top, as shown in Figure 116. To install it in slot 2 or 4, orient
it with the handle on the bottom.
Handle
Figure 116. Handle on an SFP+ Transceiver
3. Slide the transceiver into the slot until it clicks into place, as shown in

Figure 117. Installing an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81CFC960

Note
If you are ready to attach the fiber optic cable to the transceiver,
continue with the next step. Otherwise, repeat steps 1 to 3 to install
additional SFP+ transceivers in the card.
4. Remove the protective cover from the SFP+ transceiver, as shown in

Figure 118.
Figure 118. Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP+ Transceiver in the

Note
The dust cover protects the fiber optic port on the SFP+ transceiver
from dust contamination. Do not remove it until you are ready to
connect the fiber optic cable.
5. Verify the position of the handle on the transceiver. If the transceiver is

in slot 1 or 3, the handle should be in the upright position, as shown in
Figure 119. If the transceiver is in slot 2 or 4, the handle should be in
the down position.
Handle
Figure 119. Positioning the Handle on the Transceiver
6. Connect the fiber optic cable to the port on the transceiver, as shown
in Figure 120 on page 198. The connector should snap into the port.

Figure 120. Attaching a Fiber Optic Cable to an SFP+ Transceiver in the

7. Repeat this procedure to install additional SFP+ transceivers in the

AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card.
8. If you are not building a stack with the VCStack Plus feature, do one of
the following:
 To install and cable additional transceivers in the chassis, go to the

appropriate section in this chapter for instructions.
9. If you are building a stack with the VCStack Plus feature, do the
following:
 Double-check the wiring of the cables of the trunk between the

SFP+ slots of the controller cards of the two chassis to be sure
they are correctly connected. The possible wiring configurations
are given in “Cabling Configurations for the Trunk” on page 323.
 Afterwards, go to “Powering On the Stack” on page 351.

Installing AT-SP10TW Cables
This procedure explains how to connect AT-SP10TW Cables to the SFP+

slots in the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card. The cables may be
used in place of fiber optic cables and transceivers for 10 Gbps links of up
to seven meters.
For background information on the SFP+ slots on the controller card, refer
to “SFP+ Ports” on page 93.
Please review the following information if you are using the SFP+ slots on
the controller cards to build a stack with the VCStack Plus feature:
 Do not install the cables in the SFP+ slots of the controller cards
until after you have configured both chassis for the stacking
feature. For further information, refer to Chapter 15, “VCStack Plus
Overview” on page 319 and Chapter 16, “Building a Stack” on page
333.
 The cabling configurations for the SFP+ slots on the controller
cards of a stack is given in “Cabling Configurations for the Trunk”
on page 323.
To install AT-SP10TW Cables, perform the following procedure:
1. Remove the dust plug from one of the SFP+ slots. You may install AT-
SP10TW Cables in any of the SFP+ slots on the controller card. Refer
Note
Do not remove the dust plug from an SFP+ slot if you are not
2. Slide the connector on the AT-SP10TW Cable into the slot until it clicks
into place.
To install the cable in slot 1 or 3, position the release tab on top as you
slide the connector into the slot. To install the cable in slot 2 or 4,
position the connector so that the release tab is on the bottom. Refer to

Release Tab
Release Tab
Figure 121. Installing an AT-SP10TW Cable in the AT-SBx81CFC960

3. Install the other end of the cable into an SFP+ slot on another network
device.
4. Repeat this procedure to install additional AT-SP10TW Cables.
Note
To remove the connector and cable from the SFP+ slot, gently push
on the connector, pull on the release tab, and slide the connector
from the slot.
5. If you are not building a stack with the VCStack Plus feature, do one of
the following:
 To install and cable additional transceivers in the chassis, go to the

appropriate section in this chapter or Chapter 8, “Cabling the
Ethernet Line Cards” on page 173 for instructions.
6. If you are building a stack with the VCStack Plus feature, do the
following:
 Double-check the wiring of the cables of the trunk between the

SFP+ slots of the controller cards of the two chassis to be sure
they are correctly connected. The possible wiring configurations
are given in “Cabling Configurations for the Trunk” on page 323.
 Afterwards, go to “Powering On the Stack” on page 351.

Chapter 10
Powering On the Chassis
This chapter describes how to power on the chassis and monitor the
initialization process. The chapter contains the following sections:
 “Verifying the Installation” on page 202

 “Powering On AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System
Power Supplies” on page 203
 “Powering On AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies” on page 207
 “Wiring the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply” on page 210
 “Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply” on
page 236
 “Monitoring the Initialization Process” on page 237
201
Chapter 10: Powering On the Chassis
Verifying the Installation
Please perform the following procedure before powering on the chassis:
1. Verify that the grounding lug on the back panel of the chassis is
properly grounded. For instructions, refer to “Installing the Chassis
Grounding Wire” on page 126.
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 Blank Slot Covers” on page 171.
3. Verify that dust plugs are installed in all empty SFP, SFP+, and QSFP
slots in the AT-SBx81GS24a, AT-SBx81XS6, AT-SBx81XS16, and
AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards and AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric
Card.
4. Verify that dust covers are installed on all SFP, SFP+, and QSFP
transceivers that do not have cables.
5. Verify that the chassis has at least one AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller

Fabric Card in slot 5 or 6.
6. Verify that the chassis has at least one system 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-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card, did

you remove the battery insulator, shown in Figure 78 on page 154? 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 AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System

Power Supplies” on page 203
 “Powering On AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies” on page 207
 “Wiring the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply” on page 210
If the chassis has both system and PoE power supplies, you may power
them on in any order or simultaneously.

Powering On AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System

Power Supplies
The procedure in this section explains how to power on AT-SBxPWRSYS1

or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies in slots C and D on the
front panel. If you have not already installed the power supplies, refer to
“Installing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power
Supplies” on page 131 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 System 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 122 on page 204. These sockets are
for the AC system power supplies in slots C and D on the front panel of
the chassis.

C A
D B
Figure 122. AC Sockets on the Rear Panel of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis
2. Plug the AC power cord that comes with the power supply into a plug
whose corresponding slot on the front panel has a system power
supply.
If there are two system power supplies, you may power on either
supply first. In the illustration in Figure 123 on page 205 an AC power
cord is connected to connector D for the system power supply in slot D
on the front panel.

Figure 123. Connecting the AC Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 or

AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System 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 124 on page 206.

Figure 124. 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.
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 AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power
Supplies” on page 207.
 Otherwise, go to “Monitoring the Initialization Process” on
page 237.

Powering On AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies
If you have not already installed the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies,

refer to “Installing AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supplies” on page 137
for installation instructions. To power on the power supplies, perform the
1. Identify AC sockets A and B in the recessed panel on the back panel of

the chassis, shown in Figure 122 on page 204. 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 125.
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 125. Connecting the AC Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1

Power Supply

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 126.
Figure 126. 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 127 on page 209 is an illustration of the power cords for a

chassis with four power supplies.

Figure 127. Dress and Secure AC Power Cords
6. Go to “Monitoring the Initialization Process” on page 237.

Wiring the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply
This section contains instructions on how to wire the AT-SBxPWRSYS1

DC Power Supply. For installation instructions, refer to “Installing AT-
SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supplies” on page 142.
The power supply unit has a ground 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 terminals
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 grounding 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 wiring the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power

Supply:
 “Choosing a Method for Attaching the Grounding Wire” on page 212

 “Connecting the Grounding Wire with the Grounding Terminal” on
page 212
 “Connecting the Grounding Wire with Bare Wire” on page 215
 “Choosing a Method for Attaching the Power Wires” on page 217
 “Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Straight Terminals” on
page 217
 “Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Right Angle Terminals” on
page 226
 “Connecting Bare DC Power Wires” on page 232

The components of the power supply are identified in Figure 128.
Positive (+) Negative (-) On/Off

Terminal Terminal Switch
Plastic Locking
Cover Handle
Screw
Locking Ground Post

Handle with Nut and
Washer
Figure 128. 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

Choosing a You can attach the grounding wire to the power supply using the supplied
Method for terminal, shown in Figure 129, or bare wire.
Attaching the
Grounding Wire
Figure 129. 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 215
Connecting the To attach a grounding wire with the grounding terminal provided with the
Grounding Wire power supply, perform the following procedure:
with the 1. Prepare an adequate length of stranded 10 AWG grounding wire by
Grounding stripping it as shown in Figure 130.
Terminal
Figure 130. 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 131,
Figure 131. Attaching the Stranded Grounding Wire to the Grounding

Terminal

3. Use an 8 mm wrench to remove the grounding post nut and washer,

shown in Figure 132, from the power supply.
Grounding
Post
Figure 132. 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.
 Allied Telesis recommends tightening the nut and washer to 26
inch-lbs.
The grounding wire is illustrated in Figure 133 on page 214.

Grounding
Wire
Figure 133. Installing the Grounding Wire
5. Connect the other end of the grounding wire to the building protective
earth.
Warning
When installing this equipment, always ensure that the power supply
ground connection is installed first and disconnected last.  E11
Note
This system will work with a positive grounded or negative grounded
DC system.  E13
After connecting the grounding wire, go to “Choosing a Method for

Attaching the Power Wires” on page 217.

Connecting the To attach the grounding wire to the power supply with bare wire, perform
Grounding Wire the following procedure:
with Bare Wire 1. Prepare an adequate length of solid or stranded 10 AWG grounding
wire by stripping it as shown in Figure 134.
Figure 134. Stripping the solid or Stranded Grounding Wire
2. Use an 8 mm wrench to remove the grounding post nut and washer,

shown in Figure 132 on page 213, 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 135.
Figure 135. Attaching the Bare Grounding Wire to the Grounding Post

4. Secure the wire with the nut and washer removed in step 2, and an 8
mm wrench, as shown in Figure 136.
Figure 136. Securing the Bare Grounding Wire to the Grounding Post
Allied Telesis recommends tightening the nut and washer to 26 inch-

lbs.
After connecting the grounding wire, go to “Choosing a Method for

Attaching the Power Wires” on page 217.

Choosing a The AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply comes with the two sets of
Method for power wire terminals shown in Figure 137. You may use either set to
connect the positive (+) and negative (-) wires to the terminal block on the
Attaching the power supply. The straight terminals are used to route the wires above or
Power Wires below the terminal block. The right angle terminals are used to route the
power wires directly away from the terminal block.
Straight Terminals Right Angle Terminals
Figure 137. 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 negative 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 226
 “Connecting Bare DC Power Wires” on page 232
Connecting the To use the straight terminals to connect the DC power wires to the positive
DC Power Wires and negative terminals on the power supply, perform the following
procedure:
with the Straight
Terminals 1. Prepare adequate lengths of two stranded 8 AWG power wires by
stripping them as shown in Figure 138 on page 218.
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 138. 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 139.
Figure 139. 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 140 on page 219.

On/Off Switch
Figure 140. 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 141 on page
220. You may need to lift the locking handle slightly to access the
bottom screw.

Figure 141. Opening the Plastic Cover
5. Use a #3 Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the two screws from the

positive and negative terminals, as shown in Figure 142 on page 221.

Figure 142. 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. You may attach the terminals with the wires either above or
below the terminal block. Figure 143 on page 222 shows the positive
wire above the terminal block.
Allied Telesis recommends tightening the screw to 30 to 40 inch-lbs.

Figure 143. 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 144 on page 223 shows the wires
above the terminal block.

Figure 144. 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 145 on
page 224. You might need to lift the locking handle slightly to access
the bottom screw.
Caution
Do not over tighten the screws or you may crack or break the plastic
cover.

Figure 145. Closing the Plastic Cover over the Terminal Connectors
9. With a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver, tighten the handle locking screw

to secure the power supply to the chassis. See Figure 146 on page
225.

Handle
locking
Figure 146. 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 DC circuit breaker.
12. If the chassis has two AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supplies, repeat

this procedure to wire the second supply.
13. To power on the chassis, go to “Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1


Connecting the To connect the DC power wires to the positive and negative terminals on
DC Power Wires the power supply with the right angle terminals, perform the following
procedure:
with the Right
Angle Terminals 1. Prepare adequate lengths of two stranded 8 AWG power wires by
stripping them as shown in Figure 147.
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 147. 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 140 on page 219.
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 148,
Figure 148. Attaching the Power Wires to the Right Angle Terminals

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 149. You may need to lift the locking handle slightly to access
the bottom screw.
Figure 149. Removing the Plastic Cover
Note
The plastic cover is not used with the right angle terminals.


Figure 150. 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 151 on page 229.

Figure 151. 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 152 on page 230.

Figure 152. Connecting the Negative (-) Power Wire with a Right Angle
Terminal
Warning

231.

Handle locking
screw
Figure 153. Tightening the Handle Locking Screw



Connecting Bare To attach bare lead wires to the positive and negative terminals on the
DC Power Wires 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 154.
Figure 154. Stripping Solid or Stranded DC Power Wires

plastic cover over the positive and negative terminals on the power
supply and slide the cover to the right, as shown in Figure 141 on page
220. You may need to lift the locking handle slightly to access the
bottom screw.

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 155 on page 233 shows the wire
above the terminal block. Allied Telesis recommends tightening the
screw to 30 to 40 inch-lbs.

Figure 155. Connecting the Positive Wire With Bare 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 156 on page 234. The negative terminal is on the
right.

Figure 156. Connecting the Negative Lead Wire with Bare Wire
Warning
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 145 on
page 224. You might need to lift the locking handle slightly to access
the bottom screw.
Caution
cover.


225.



Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply
To power on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply, perform the

1. Turn the DC circuit breaker on.
2. Turn the On/Off switch on the power supply to the On position. Refer

this procedure to power on the second unit.
4. Go to “Monitoring the Initialization Process” on page 237 or Chapter

11, “Verifying the Hardware Operations of the Chassis” on page 241.

Monitoring the Initialization Process
The line and controller cards perform an initialization process whenever

you power or reset the chassis. The initialization process takes
approximately three minutes to complete. The line cards do not begin to
forward traffic from their ports until the process is finished.
The process has two phases:
 In the first phase, which takes approximately two minutes, the

controller card loads and initializes its AlliedWare Plus Operating
System and, if there are two controller cards in the chassis, set 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
takes one minute, after which the line cards begin to forward traffic.
You can 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 first phase of the initialization process in which the
to Monitor the controller card initializes its AlliedWare Plus Operating System and
establishes its active master or standby master state, examine the CFC
Initialization LED in the System Status LEDs on the card. The LED flashes green while
Process 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 Another way to monitor the initialization process of the chassis is to
Port to Monitor 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
the Initialization has two controller cards, you should use the Console port on the controller
Process 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 244.) Figure 157 on page 238 and Figure 158 on page 239 illustrate
the messages. The controller and line cards are fully initialized and
forwarding network traffic when the Console port displays the “awplus

login” prompt.
Verifying release... OK
Booting...
Starting base/first... [ OK ]
Mounting virtual filesystems... [ OK ]
Allied Telesis Inc.

AlliedWare Plus (TM) v5.4.4
Current release filename: SBx81CFC960-5.4.4-0.0.rel
Original release filename: SBx81CFC960-5.4.4-.0.rel
Built: Thu Dec 19 21:30:52 NZDT 2013
Mounting static filesystems... [ 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/setup-eth.. [ OK ]
Starting base/dbus... [ OK ]
Starting base/syslog... [ OK ]
Starting base/lif_ok... [ OK ]
Starting base/loopback... [ OK ]
Starting base/poe_done... [ OK ]
Starting base/sysctl... [ OK ]
.
.
.
Received event modules.done
Received event board.inserted
Received event hardware.done
Starting network/startup... [ OK ]
Starting base/external-media... [ OK ]
Starting network/stackd... [ OK ]
Starting network/internal-tftpd... [ OK ]
Starting network/internal-boop... [ OK ]
08:00:46 awplus-1.5 chassis[2138]: Card 1.6 (AT-SBx81CFC960) has joined the
chassis
Received event network enabled
Initializing HA processes:
exfx, hostd, hsl, nms, atmfd, auth, bgpd
cntrd, epsr, imi, imiproxyd, irdpd, lacp, lldpd
loopprot, mstp, ospf6d, ospfd, pdmd, pim6d, pimd
ripd, ripngd, rmon, sflowd, udidd, vrrpd
Figure 157. Initialization Messages for a Stand-alone Switch

Received event network.active

08:00:54 awplus-1.5 chassis[2138]: Card 1.2 (AT-SBx81GT24) has joined the
chassis
chassis
08:00:55 awplus-1.5 chassis[2138]: Card 1.3 (AT-SBx81XS6) has joined the
chassis
08:00:55 awplus-1.5 chassis[2138]: Card 1.4 (AT-SBx81GP24) has joined the
chassis
08:00:56 awplus-1.5 chassis[2138]: Card 1.5 (AT-SBx81CFC960) has become the
Active CFC
08:00:56 awplus-1.5 chassis[2138]: Stack Virtual MAC is 0000.cd37.0131
.
.
.
chassis
Received event vcs.elected-master
Assigning Active Workload to HA processes:

hsl, nms, sflowd, authd, bgpd, epsrd, imi
imiproxyd, irdpd, lacpd, lldpd, loopprot, mstpd, ospf6d
ospfd, pdmd, pim6d, pimd, ripd, ripngd, rmond
vrrpd
Received event network activated
Loading default configuration
done!
Received event network.configured
awplus login:
Figure 158. Initialization Messages for a Stand-alone Switch (Continued)


Chapter 11
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 242

 “Using Local Management to Verify the Chassis” on page 244
Note
Allied Telesis recommends using both methods to confirm the initial
operations of the chassis, controller cards, and line cards.
241
Chapter 11: Verifying the Hardware Operations of the Chassis
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 line and controller cards to complete the initialization
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-SBxPWRPOE1

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 250 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 252 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. Power 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

prevents them from completing the initialization process. Power off the
chassis and replace the cards.
5. To check the status of the Ethernet line cards, inspect the SBx
Linecard Status LEDs on the controller card. (If the chassis has two
controller cards, you may use the LEDs on either card.) A line card is
operating normally when its corresponding LED is solid green. 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 8 of the chassis is operating normally
when the SBx Linecard Status, number 8 LED is solid green. For
troubleshooting suggestions, refer to “Ethernet Line Cards” on
page 254.
6. To check the status of the links of the individual 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 257
and “Fiber Optic or Twisted Pair Transceivers” on page 261 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 19 on page 45. 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 259 for troubleshooting suggestions.

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 244

 “Verifying the Chassis with the AlliedWare Plus Commands” on
page 245
The initial management session of the switch must be a local

management session. For instructions on how to configure the chassis for
remote management with a Telnet or Secure Shell client, refer to the
Starting a Local To start a local management session, perform the following procedure:
Management
1. Connect the RJ-45 end of the management card included with the AT-
Session SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card to the Console RS-232 port on
the front panel of the AT-SBx81CFC960 Control Card, as shown in
Figure 159. If the chassis has two controller cards, you may use the
Console RS-232 port on either card to establish a local management
session with the chassis.
Figure 159. 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.

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 switch displays the
prompt for the User Exec mode, “awplus>”.
Verifying the To confirm the operations of the chassis with the commands in the
Chassis with the AlliedWare Plus Operating System, perform the following procedure:
AlliedWare Plus 1. Enter the SHOW VERSION command in the User Exec or Privileged
Commands Exec mode to display the software version number of the management
software on the controller cards. An example is shown in Figure 160.
awplus> show version
AlliedWare Plus (TM) 5.4.4

Software Version
Build name : SBx81CFC960-5.4.4.rel Number
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 reserved;
.
.
.
Figure 160. SHOW VERSION Command

2. Compare the version number displayed by the SHOW VERSION

command with the information in Table 28 on page 101 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-
SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards, use the SHOW SYSTEM
ENVIRONMENT command in the User Exec or Privileged Exec mode.
The Status column in the display provides the states of the modules.
Components are operating normally when they have an “Ok” status.
Note
The next command, SHOW CARD, has to be performed from the
Privileged Exec mode. If you are still in the User Exec mode, enter
the ENABLE command to move to the Privileged Exec mode. The
prompt for the mode is “awplus#”.
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 161.
awplus# show card
Slot Card Type State

---------------------------------------------------
1 AT-SBx81GP24 Online
2 AT-SBx81XS6 Online
4 AT-SBx81GS24a Online
5 AT-SBx81CFC960 Online (Active)
6 AT-SBx81CFC960 Online (Standby)
10 AT-SBx81XS6 Online
Figure 161. SHOW CARD Command
5. To display the states of the individual 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.


Chapter 12
Troubleshooting
This chapter contains information on how to troubleshoot the SwitchBlade

x8112 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 18for
contact information.
The following troubleshooting information is available:
 “AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power

Supplies” on page 250
 “AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply” on page 252
 “Ethernet Line Cards” on page 254
 “Twisted Pair Ports” on page 257
 “Power Over Ethernet” on page 259
 “Fiber Optic or Twisted Pair Transceivers” on page 261
 “AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card” on page 263
 “AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module” on page 265
 “Local (Console) Management Session” on page 266
 “Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers)” on page 267
249
Chapter 12: Troubleshooting
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 SYSTEM
ENVIRONMENT command in the User Exec or Privileged Exec
mode to determine if the power supply has overheated and
shutdown. The Status column in the display provides the states of
the chassis modules. Components that have an “Ok” status are
operating normally.
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 LED is solid amber, try the solutions in Fault
Condition 1. If they do not resolve the problem, replace the power supply.
Note
The power supplies are hot swappable in a redundant configuration.
This allows the AT-SBx8112 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 267.

Caution
The power supply interfaces are not hot swappable and should only
be serviced by an authorized service technician.

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 366.
 If the chassis is still operating, use the SHOW SYSTEM
ENVIRONMENT command in the User Exec or Privileged Exec
mode to determine if the power supply has overheated and
shutdown. The Status column in the display provides the states of
the chassis modules. Components that have an “Ok” status are
operating normally.
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. Replace the power
supply.
Fault Condition 3: If the Fault LED is solid amber, try the solutions 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 controller card might have an older version of the

management software that cannot detect the DC power supply. For
instructions on how to verify the software version on the control
card, refer to “Using Local Management to Verify the Chassis” on
page 244 and “Hardware and Software Releases” on page 101.
 The problem might 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 267.
Caution
The power supply interfaces are not hot swappable and should only
be serviced by an authorized service technician.

Ethernet Line Cards
A quick and easy way to check the overall heath of the Ethernet line cards
in the chassis is with the SBx STATUS LEDs on the controller card. (If the
chassis has two controller cards, you may use the LEDs on either card.)
There are twelve LEDs, one for each slot. The LEDs are numbered 1 to
12, just like the slots. The cards in the slots are operating normally when
the LEDs are green. The Ethernet line card in slot 8 of the chassis, for
example, is operating normally when the SBx STATUS LED 8 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 off, try pressing the eco-friendly
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, the
card cannot complete the initialization process.
 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. Refer to “Hardware and Software Releases” on
page 101.
 Remove the card and visually inspect it for damage.
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 removing and reinstalling the card in the same slot.

 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 161 on page 246.
A new line card that you hot-swapped in an active chassis appears to be

functioning normally, but the SHOW SYSTEM command does not display
it. The card may have encountered an initialization error when it was hot-
swapped. Try removing and reinstalling the card.
If the problem is with the AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card, check the following
items:
 Verify that the version of the AlliedWare Plus Operating System on

the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card supports the card.
The AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card requires version 5.4.4 or later. To
determine the version number of the operating system on the
controller card, start a management session on the chassis and
issue the SHOW SYSTEM command in the Privileged Exec mode.
For instructions, refer to “Displaying the Management Software
Version Number” on page 335. If necessary, update the operating
system on the controller card. For instructions, refer to the
 Verify that the line card is installed in a supported slot in the AT-
SBx8112 Chassis. The AT-SBx81XS16 Line Card is supported in
slots 1 to 4, 8, and 10. The card is not supported in slots 7, 9, 11,
and 12. The controller card generates an error message if a card is
installed in an unsupported slot.
 Verify that the controller card in the chassis is the AT-
SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card. The AT-SBx81CFC400
Controller Fabric Card does not support he AT-SBx81XS16 Line
Card.
If the problem is with the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card or an expansion

module, check the following items:
 Verify that the version of the AlliedWare Plus Operating System on

the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card supports the card or
expansion module. The AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card and expansion
modules require the versions listed in Table 31.
Table 31. AlliedWare Plus Operating System Releases for the AT-
SBx81XLEM Line Card
Model Name Initial Release
AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card 5.4.6
AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card with 5.4.6-1.1

large address table modes

Table 31. AlliedWare Plus Operating System Releases for the AT-
SBx81XLEM Line Card (Continued)
Model Name Initial Release
AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion 5.4.6

Module
AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion 5.4.6

Module
AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion 5.4.6-1.1

Module
AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion 5.4.6-2.1

Module
To determine the version number of the operating system on the

controller card, start a management session on the chassis and
issue the SHOW SYSTEM command in the Privileged Exec mode.
For instructions, refer to “Displaying the Management Software
Version Number” on page 335. If necessary, update the operating
system on the controller card. For instructions, refer to the
 If the AT-SBx8112 Chassis has AlliedWare Plus v5.4.6, verify that

the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card is installed in a supported slot. The
supported slots for the card are slots 1 to 4, 8, and 10. (This
restriction does not apply to AlliedWare Plus v5.4.6-1 or later,
which supports the line card in all ten line card slots.)
If the problem is with the AT-SBx81GC40 Line Card, verify that the version
of the AlliedWare Plus Operating System on the controller card supports
the card. The AT-SBx81GC40 Line Card requires v5.4.9 or later. To
determine the version number of the operating system on the controller
card, start a management session and issue the SHOW SYSTEM
command in the Privileged Exec mode. For instructions, refer to
“Displaying the Management Software Version Number” on page 335. If
necessary, update the operating system on the controller card. For
instructions, refer to the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series
Switches.

Twisted Pair Ports
This section applies to the twisted pair ports on the following devices:

If a twisted pair 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 device connected to the 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).
 Verify that you are using the appropriate category of cable by
referring to the appropriate table in “Cable Requirements” on
page 71.
 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 is Auto-Negotiation. This

setting is appropriate for ports connected to network devices that
also support Aut-Negotiation.
 The default speed setting of Auto-Negotiation is not appropriate for
ports connected to network devices that do not support Auto-
Negotiation and have fixed speeds. 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 or 10Gbps.
 The default duplex mode setting for the ports is Auto-Negotiation.
This setting is appropriate for ports connected to network devices
that also support Auto-Negotiation for duplex modes.
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 using Auto-Negotiation, which can
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 not 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.

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
 Review the PD’s documentation to confirm that 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 “Cable Requirements” on page 71.
 Try replacing the twisted-pair cable.
 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.
 Use the SHOW POWER-INLINE 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.

Fiber Optic or Twisted Pair Transceivers
This section applies to Ethernet line cards and expansion modules with
transceiver slots.
The L/A LEDs on the transceiver slots are solid or flashing green when
transceivers have links to end nodes. 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:
 Verify that the Ethernet line card or expansion module supports the
transceiver. A list of supported transceivers can be found in the
SwitchBlade x8112 data sheet on the Allied Telesis web site. You
should also check the error log for the following message:
portn.n.n doesn’t support this module type.
The message indicates that the switch does not support the
designated transceiver.
Note
The AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Module supports revision B of the AT-
QSFPSR4 transceiver. It does not support revision A. The revision
level of the transceiver is printed on the transceiver label, after the
serial number. You can also display it with the SHOW SYSTEM
PLUGGABLE DETAIL command in the AlliedWare Plus operating
system.
 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.

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 check the LED again. If it has not changed to
solid green, the card cannot complete the initialization process. Try the
following:
 Move the controller card to the other controller card slot, slot 5 or 6,
to see if it works in a different slot.
 Install the controller card in another chassis.
 Connect a terminal or PC with a terminal emulator program to the
Console RS232 port to watch for 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. 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, they cannot complete the initialization process. Try replacing the
cards.
The controller card has an on-board battery to maintain the date and time
when the chassis is powered off or reset. If you manually set the date and
time but the card loses the information 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 78 on page 154.
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.
If you installed a second controller card in a chassis but only one card is
operating, it might be because they are different versions, and the version
1 card has a release of the AlliedWare Plus management software not
supported by the version 2 card. For more information, refer to “Controller
Fabric Cards for the AT-SBx8112 Chassis” on page 78.

If you hot-swap a controller card in an active chassis but the card does not
appear in the SHOW SYSTEM command even though it is fully functional,
it may have encountered an initialization error. Try removing and
reinstalling the card.

AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module
The AT-SBxFAN12 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 green. 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 SYSTEM
ENVIRONMENT 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-SBxFAN12 Fan Module is hot swappable. You do not have
to power off the AT-SBx8112 Chassis to replace the module.

Local (Console) Management Session
If you are unable to establish a local management session with the switch
through the Console RS-232 port on the controller card, do the following:
 Check to be sure that the RJ-45 serial management cable is

securely connected to the Console RS-232 port on the active
master controller card and the RS-232 port on the terminal or
personal computer.
 If the chassis has two controller cards, you should be able to use
the Console RS-232 port on either card to establish a local
management session with the chassis. If you are unsuccessful
establishing a session on one of the controller cards, try
connecting to the Console RS-232 port on the other 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 244.
 Check to be sure that the terminal emulator application is
compatible with a VT-100 terminal.

Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers)
The two power supply interfaces in the lower right corner of the rear panel
are used by the active master controller card to obtain status information
from the power supplies. The interfaces are shown in Figure 10 on page
33.
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 operations 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 swappable 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 250
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 the 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.


Chapter 13
Replacing Modules
This chapter contains procedures on how to replace modules in the

chassis. The chapter has the following sections:
 “Replacing AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-

SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies” on page 270
 “Replacing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply” on page 276
 “Replacing Ethernet Line Cards” on page 287
 “Replacing Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards” on
page 289
 “Replacing AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards” on page 295
 “Replacing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module” on page 300
269
Chapter 13: Replacing Modules
Replacing AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-

SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies
This section contains the procedure for removing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and

AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies, and AT-SBxPWRPOE1
PoE Power Supplies from the AT-SBx8112 Chassis.
Note
The illustrations in the procedure show the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC
System Power Supply from slot D. The procedure is the same for all
the power supply slots.
Note
Allied Telesis recommends creating a backup copy of the
configuration file in the controller card before removing or replacing
a power supply. For instructions, refer to the Software Reference for
SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches on the Allied Telesis web site.
Note
The power supplies are hot swappable.
Caution
If you are installing the AT-SBxPWRSYS2 Power Supply in an
active, operational chassis, you should connect the AC power cord
to the chassis before installing the power 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 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 162 on page 271 shows the removal
of the power cord from connector D, which corresponds to slot D on
the front panel.

Figure 162. Disconnecting the AC Power Cord from the AC Socket on the
Back Panel
2. Lift the locking hand on the power supply. Refer to Figure 163 on page
272.

Figure 163. 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 164 on page 273.
Warning
The power supply is heavy. Use both hands to hold the module as
you remove it from the chassis.

Figure 164. 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

 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, as shown in Figure 165 on
page 274.

Figure 165. Installing a Blank Power Supply Slot Cover
6. Lower the locking handle to secure the slot cover to the slot. Refer to

Figure 166. Lowering the Locking Handle on the Power Supply Slot Cover

Replacing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply
To remove an AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply from the chassis,

1. Turn off the circuit breaker to the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power

Supply.
2. Turn off the On/Off switch on the front panel of the power supply. Refer
3. Use a #2 screwdriver to loosen the screw on the locking handle. Refer

to Figure 167.
Note
Do not lift the locking handle yet.
Figure 167. Loosening the Screw on the Locking Handle

Note
If the power wires are connected to the terminal block with the right
angle terminals, go to step 5.
4. Use a #1 screwdriver to loosen the two screws that secure the plastic
cover over the terminal block and slide the cover to the right. You may
need to slightly lift the locking handle to access the bottom screw.
Refer to Figure 168.
The plastic cover may not be present if you used the right angle
terminals to connect the lead wires to the terminal block. If this is the
case, you may skip this step.
Figure 168. Opening the Plastic Window over 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
169 on page 278.

Figure 169. Removing the Negative Lead Wire
6. Use a #3 screwdriver to remove the positive (+) lead wire from the
terminal block. Refer to Figure 170 on page 279.

Figure 170. Removing the Positive Lead Wire from the Terminal Block
7. Reinstall the two screws on the negative (-) and positive (+) terminals.

Figure 171. 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 172 on page 281.
Caution
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.

Figure 172. Closing the Plastic Cover
9. Use an 8 mm wrench to remove the grounding wire from the grounding

post. Refer to Figure 173 on page 282.

Figure 173. Removing the Grounding Wire
10. Reinstall the nut and washer on the grounding post. Refer to Figure
174 on page 283.

Figure 174. Reinstalling the Nut and Washer on the Grounding Post
11. Lift the locking handle and slide the power supply from the chassis.
Warning
The power supply is heavy. Use both hands to hold the module as
you remove it from the chassis.

Figure 175. Lifting the Locking Handle and Removing the Power Supply
 To install a new power supply, refer to Chapter 6, “Installing the

 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 176 on
page 285.

Figure 176. Installing a Blank Power Supply Slot Cover
14. Lower the locking handle to secure the slot cover to the slot. Refer to

Figure 177. Lowering the Locking Handle on the Power Supply Slot Cover

Replacing Ethernet Line Cards
This section contains the procedure for replacing Ethernet line cards from
the chassis.
Note
The Ethernet line cards are hot-swappable. You do not have to power off
the chassis to install or replace line cards.
Caution
The expansion modules for the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card are not
hot-swappable. You must remove the line card from the chassis to
install or remove a module. For instructions, refer to “Replacing
Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards” on page 289.
This procedure requires the following tool:
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.

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 74 on page 151.
 For instructions on how to install the line card in another slot of the
chassis or a different chassis, refer to “Installing Ethernet Line
 If you do not plan to immediately install another line card in the
same slot, cover the slot with a blank cover. For instructions, refer
to “Installing Blank Slot Covers” on page 171.
 If you do not plan to immediately install the card in another chassis,
continue with this procedure.
8. Store the line card in an anti-static bag.
9. Return the line card to its shipping container.

Replacing Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards
This section contains the procedure for replacing expansion modules in

AT-SBx81XLEM Line Cards.
Note
Caution
The expansion modules are not hot-swappable. You must remove
the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card from the chassis to service a module.
Installing or replacing a module while the line card is installed in the
chassis will damage the devices.

 Flat-head screwdriver (not provided)
The illustrations in the procedure show the AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8

Expansion Module. The procedure is the same for all modules.
To replace an expansion module in the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card,

1. Remove the AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card from the chassis by

performing steps 1 to 6 in “Replacing Ethernet Line Cards” on
page 287.
2. Place the line card on a level, secure surface.
3. With a Phillips-head screwdriver, remove the two screws that secure

the expansion module to the line card. Refer to Figure 178 on page
290.

Figure 178. Removing the Screws from the Expansion Module
4. With your thumb and forefinger, pull out the retaining pin on the side of
the line card and turn it clockwise one quarter turn until it remains in
the retracted position. Refer to Figure 179.
Figure 179. Retracting the Retaining Pin on the AT-SBx81XLEM Line

Card

5. Lift the front of the line card and carefully insert the tip of a flathead
screwdriver into the slot beneath the expansion module on the bottom
panel. Gently twist the screwdriver to disconnect the module from the
connector in the line card. Refer to Figure 180.
Figure 180. Disconnecting the Expansion Module from the AT-

SBx81XLEM Line Card
6. Slide the expansion module from the line card. Refer to Figure 181 on
page 292.

Figure 181. Sliding the Expansion Module from the AT-SBx81XLEM Line
Card
7. If you are not installing the expansion module in another AT-

SBx81XLEM Line Card, store it in an anti-static bag. Refer to
Figure 182.
Figure 182. Storing the Expansion Module in an Anti-static Bag
 To install a different expansion module in the line card, go to

“Installing Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line
Cards” on page 158 and start with step 7.
 To install the line card in the chassis without an expansion module,
continue with this procedure.
9. Slide the blank slot cover that comes with the line card into the slot on
the card. Refer to Figure 183 on page 293.

Figure 183. Sliding the Blank Slot Cover into the AT-SBx81XLEM Line
Card
10. Secure the blank slot cover to the card with a Phillips-head screwdriver
and the two screws removed in step 3. Refer to Figure 184.
Figure 184. Securing the Blank Slot Cover
11. Turn the retaining pin on the side of the card a quarter turn to release
it. Refer to Figure 185 on page 294.

Figure 185. Releasing the Retaining Pin
12. To install the line card back in the chassis, go to “Installing Ethernet
Line Cards” on page 166 and start with step 5.

Replacing AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards
This section contains procedures for replacing the controller fabric cards in
the AT-SBx8112 Chassis. There are different procedures depending on
the number of controller cards in the chassis:
 For a chassis with only one controller card, the recommended

procedure is to power off the chassis and then replace the
controller card with a new card. Refer to “One Controller Card” .
 For a chassis with two controller cards, the recommended
procedure is to hot-swap the new card, thus avoiding a disruption
to network operations. Refer to “Two Controller Cards” on
page 296.
One Controller Here are the general steps to replacing a controller card in a chassis that
Card has only one controller card:
1. Power off all power supplies in the chassis:
 For AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC, and AT-

SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies, disconnect the power cords from
the AC power sources.
 For AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supplies, turn the power
switches on the power supplies to the Off position. Refer to Figure
140 on page 219.
2. Remove the controller card from the chassis. Refer to “Removing a

Controller Card” on page 297.
3. Install the new controller card. Refer to “Installing AT-SBx81CFC960

Controller Fabric Cards” on page 152.
Note
You should install the new controller card in the same slot as the
card it is replacing.
4. Power on the chassis power supplies:
 For AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC, and AT-

SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies, connect the power cords to the
AC power sources.
 For AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supplies, turn the power
switches on the power supplies to the On position. Refer to Figure
140 on page 219.

5. Wait a minimum of three minutes for the line and controller cards to
complete the initialization process.
6. Restore the configuration to the Ethernet line and controller cards by

uploading the latest archived copy of the configuration file to the new
controller card. Refer to “Command Reference: SwitchBlade x8100
Series Switches and AlliedWare Plus.
Two Controller This section contains the general steps for hot-swapping a controller card
Cards in an active chassis. The procedure is appropriate in these situations:
 You want to install a second controller card in a chassis that until

now has had only one controller card.
 You need to replace a faulty controller card in a chassis that has
two controller cards.
Before beginning the replacement procedure, it is important to determine

whether the new AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Card and the active
controller card in the chassis are the same version. As explained in
“Controller Fabric Cards for the AT-SBx8112 Chassis” on page 78, there
are two versions of the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Card -- Versions 1
and 2. They can be installed in the same chassis, but you might need to
update the AlliedWare Plus management software on Version 1 cards.
To determine the version of a controller card, examine the legend on the

faceplate for its SFP+ slots. Version 1 cards have “10G LINK” for the
legend while Version 2 cards have “10G LINK and “1000 LINK.” Refer to
After determining the versions of the new and active controller cards, do
one of the following:
 If the new and active master controller cards are the same version,
proceed with the replacement. Refer to the following procedure.
 If the new controller card is Version 1 and the active master
controller card in the chassis is Version 2, proceed with the
replacement. Refer to the following procedure.
 If the new controller card is Version 2 and the active master
controller card in the chassis is Version 1, review “Combining
Versions 1 and 2 Controller Cards in a Chassis” on page 80. You
need to determine if the Version 1 card has one of the AlliedWare
Plus releases in Table 21 on page 80. If it does not, you will need
to update its management software before hot-swapping the new
Version 2 card.
Here are the general steps to replacing a controller card in a chassis that
has two controller cards:
1. If the chassis is powered off, power it on.

Note
You should not replace a controller card in a chassis that has a
functional controller card while the unit is powered off, especially if
you are installing the new controller card in slot 5. Otherwise, the
chassis might lose its configuration settings if the new card becomes
the active master controller card when you power on the unit.
2. If you are replacing a faulty controller card. remove the card. Refer to
“Removing a Controller Card” .
Note
If the new controller card is Version 2 and the active controller card
in the chassis is Version 1, perform step 3. Otherwise, go to step 4.
3. Start a management session on the chassis and issue the SHOW

VERSON command. If the AlliedWare Plus management software on
the active controller card is not listed in Table 21 on page 80, update
its software to the latest version before installing the new controller
card. Refer to “Command Reference: SwitchBlade x8100 Series
Switches and AlliedWare Plus.
4. Install the new controller card. Refer to “Installing AT-SBx81CFC960

Removing a This procedure requires a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver (not provided). The

Controller Card following illustrations shown the removal of the controller card from slot 5.
The procedure is the same for the controller card in slot 6.
Note
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. Disconnect the cables from the SFP+ transceivers in the controller

card and remove the transceivers.

faceplate of the card. Refer to Figure 186 on page 298.

Figure 186. Loosening the Screws on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller

Card
4. Carefully pull out the handles of the faceplate to disconnect the

controller card from the internal connector on the backplane of the
chassis. Refer to Figure 187.
Figure 187. Pulling out the Retaining Handles on the AT-SBx81CFC960

Controller Card
5. Carefully remove the card from the chassis. Refer to Figure 188 on
page 299.
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 74 on page 151.

Caution
Do not hold the controller card by its retaining handles. You might
bend them.
Figure 188. Removing the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Card
 For instructions on how to install a new controller card in the

chassis, refer to “Installing AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric
 If you do not plan to immediately install another controller card,
cover the slot with a blank cover. For instructions, refer to
“Installing Blank Slot Covers” on page 171.
 If you do not plan to immediately install the controller card in
another chassis, continue with this procedure.
7. Store the controller card in an anti-static bag.
8. Return the card to its shipping container.

Replacing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module
This section contains the procedures for replacing the AT-SBxFAN12 or

AT-SBxFAN12 v2 Fan Module, located in the slot on the right side of the
front panel.
Caution
The fan module is hot swappable and can be replaced while the
chassis is powered on. However, the chassis may overheat if it 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 authorized service technicians should replace the fan module.
Caution
The fan module is heavy. Be sure to use both hands to hold the
module as you remove it from the chassis.
Note
The AT-SBxFAN12 and AT-SBxFAN12 v2 Modules are fully
interchangeable. No update is required to the AlliedWare Plus
Operating System when replacing the AT-SBxFAN12 Module with
the AT-SBxFAN12 v2 Module.
Removing the To remove the fan module from the chassis, perform the following
AT-SBxFAN12 procedure:
Fan Module 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 189 on page 301.

Figure 189. Loosening the Screw on the AT-SBxFAN12 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 190 on
page 302.

Figure 190. Loosening the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module from the Backplane
Connector
4. Slowly pull out the module 51 mm (2 in.). Refer to Figure 191 on page
303.

50 mm
(2 in.)
Figure 191. Withdrawing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module 51 mm (2 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
Caution
The fan module is heavy. Be sure to use both hands to hold it as you
remove it from the chassis.

Figure 192. Removing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module from the Chassis
Installing a New This procedure assumes that you have already removed the old fan
AT-SBxFAN12 module from the chassis and are continuing directly from the previous
procedure, “Removing the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module” on page 300. To
Fan Module 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 new module into the slot in the chassis. Refer to

Figure 193. Installing a New AT-SBxFAN12 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 194 on page 306.

Figure 194. Securing the AT-SBxFAN12 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 195
on page 307.

Figure 195. Tightening the Screw on the AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module
4. Reconnect any network cables you may have disconnected to access

the fan module.


Chapter 14
Upgrading the Controller Fabric Card
This chapter contains the procedure for upgrading the AT-SBx8112

Chassis from the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card to the AT-
SBx81CFC960 Card. The chapter contains the following sections:
 “Before You Begin” on page 310

 “Upgrading the Controller Fabric Card” on page 312
309
Chapter 14: Upgrading the Controller Fabric Card
Before You Begin
The instructions in this chapter explain how to update a chassis from the
AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card to the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card.
Here are the basic steps to the procedure:
1. Download the configuration file on the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller

Fabric Card to a flash drive with the COPY command in the Privileged
Exec mode of the command line interface.
2. Power off the chassis.
3. Remove the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Cards from the

chassis.
4. Install the new AT-SBx81CFC960 Cards in the chassis.
Note
Do not operate the chassis with both AT-SBx81CFC400 and AT-
SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards. The controller cards are not
compatible.
5. Power on the chassis.
6. Upload the configuration file from the flash drive to the AT-
SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card with the COPY command.
7. Designate the configuration file as the active configuration file for the
controller card with the BOOT CONFIG-FILE command in the Global
Configuration mode.
8. Reboot the chassis with the REBOOT command in the Privileged Exec
mode.
9. Use the appropriate SHOW commands to confirm the configuration

settings of the Ethernet line cards.
10. Install optional feature licenses.
For step-by-step instructions. refer to “Upgrading the Controller Fabric

Card” on page 312.
Please review the following information before performing the upgrade

procedure:
 The premium and AMF master feature licenses for the AT-
SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card are not compatible with the
AT-SBx81CFC960 Card. Consequently, if the AT-SBx81CFC400

Card in the chassis has a feature license, you must order a new
license from Allied Telesis for the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card and
install it after installing the new controller card.
 The command formats are presented in abbreviated versions to
simplify the procedure. To learn the complete formats of the
commands, refer to the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100
Series Switches.
 The procedure requires a flash drive to temporarily store the
configuration file from the old controller card prior to transferring it
to the new card. If you prefer to store the file on a different network
device, such as a TFTP server, refer to the description of the
COPY command in the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100
Series Switches for directions.
 This procedure assumes that the configuration file for the chassis
is stored in the root directory of flash memory on the AT-
SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card. If the file is stored in a
subdirectory or on another network device, refer to the Software
Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches for instructions.
 The procedure stores the configuration file in the root directory of
flash memory of the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card. If
you prefer to store the file in a subdirectory of flash memory or on a
different network device, refer to the Software Reference for
SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches for instructions.

Upgrading the Controller Fabric Card
This section contains step-by-step instructions on how to upgrade the

chassis from the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card to the AT-
SBx81CFC960 Card.
Caution
This procedure is disruptive to network operations because it
requires powering off the chassis. It should be performed during
periods of low network activity, such as during non-business hours,
to minimize the disruption to your network users.
To upgrade the chassis from the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric

Card to the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card, perform the following procedure:
1. Start a local or remote management session with the active AT-

SBx81CFC400 Card in the chassis.
2. Insert a flash drive into the USB port on the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card in
the chassis. If the chassis has two controller cards, use the USB port
on the active master controller. To determine the status of the
controller cards, examine the CFC LEDs. The LEDs are solid green on
the active master card and solid amber on the inactive master card.
3. Wait ten seconds for the controller card to mount the flash drive.
4. Move from the User Exec mode to the Privileged Exec mode with the
ENABLE command:
awplus> enable
awplus#
5. Use the COPY command in the Privileged Exec mode to copy the
running configuration of the controller card to the flash drive.
The format of the COPY command for copying files to a flash drive is
shown here:
copy running-config usb:/filename>
The filename parameter specifies a filename for the configuration file.

The filename must include the “.cfg” suffix.
This example of the command stores the configuration file in the root
directory of the flash drive and names it “Engineering_1.cfg”.
awplus# copy running-config usb:/Enginnering_1.cfg
6. Remove the flash drive from the controller card.

7. Power off the chassis.
8. Remove the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card from the unit. If

the unit has two controller cards, remove both cards.
9. Install the new AT-SBx81CFC960 Card. If there are two cards, install
both cards. For instructions, refer to “Installing AT-SBx81CFC960
Note
Do not operate the chassis with both AT-SBx81CFC400 and AT-
SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards. The controller cards are not
compatible.
10. Power on the chassis. For instructions, refer to Chapter 10, “Powering
On the Chassis” on page 201.
11. Verify the hardware operations of the chassis with the new controller
card by performing the instructions in Chapter 11, “Verifying the
Hardware Operations of the Chassis” on page 241.
12. Start a local or remote management session with the active master
controller card in the chassis.
13. Insert the flash drive into the USB port on the controller card. If the
chassis has two controller cards, be sure to use the USB port on the
active master controller card. The CFC LEDs are solid green on the
active card and solid amber on the inactive card.
14. Wait ten seconds for the controller card to mount the flash drive.
15. Move from the User Exec mode to the Privileged Exec mode with the
ENABLE command:
awplus> enable
awplus#
16. Copy the configuration file from the flash drive to the new controller
card with the COPY command.
The format of the command is shown here:
copy usb:/<source_filename> <destination_filename>
The source_filename parameter specifies the name of the

configuration file stored on the flash drive on the USB port. If you have
forgotten the filename, use the DIR command to display it. The
destination_filename parameter specifies the name to be assigned to
the configuration file when it is stored in the flash memory of the

controller card. The name can be the same as or different from the
source filename. The filename must include the suffix “.cfg”.
This example of the command copies the Enginerring_sw1.cfg

configuration file from flash drive to the controller card:
copy usb:/Engineering_sw1.cfg Engineering_sw1.cfg
This example of the command copies the switch2a_rm12.cfg

configuration file from flash drive to the controller card, and renames it
Sales4_rm12.cfg:
copy usb:/switch2a_rm12.cfg Sales4_rm12.cfg
17. Move to the Global Configuration mode with the CONFIGURE

TERMINAL command:
awplus# configure terminal

awplus(config)#
18. Designate the file as the boot configuration for the chassis with the
BOOT CONFIG-FILE command in the Global Configuration mode.
The format of the command is given here:
boot config-file flash:/filename
This example of the command designates the configuration file

Engineering_sw1.cfg as the boot configuration file for the chassis.
boot config-file flash:/Enginerring_sw1.cfg
19. Enter the EXIT command to return to the Privileged Exec mode.
awplus(config)# exit
awplus#
20. Enter the REBOOT command in the Privileged Exec mode to reboot
the chassis.
awplus# reboot
21. Enter Y for yes at the confirmation prompt.
22. Wait three minutes for the controller and Ethernet line cards to initialize
the management software.
23. Start a new management session and use the appropriate SHOW
commands to confirm the configurations of the components and
features of the chassis.
24. To install optional feature licenses, use the LICENSE command in the
Privileged Exec mode of the command line interface. For instructions,

refer to the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series

Switches.


Section III
Building a Stack with VCStack Plus
 Chapter 15, “VCStack Plus Overview” on page 319

 Chapter 16, “Building a Stack” on page 333
317
318
Chapter 15
VCStack Plus Overview
This chapter contains a brief overview of the VCStack Plus feature. For
more information, refer to the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100
Series Switches. The chapter contains the following sections:
 “Overview” on page 320

 “Stack Trunk” on page 321
 “Cabling Configurations for the Trunk” on page 323
 “VCStack Plus Feature License” on page 326
 “Optional Feature Licenses” on page 327
 “Chassis ID Numbers” on page 328
 “Priority Numbers” on page 329
 “Stacking Guidelines” on page 331
319
Chapter 15: VCStack Plus Overview
Overview
The VCStack Plus feature is an optional feature for the AT-SBx8112

Chassis. The feature is used to connect two chassis together so that the
devices function as a single networking unit. This is referred to as a virtual
switch. The benefits of the feature are mentioned here:
 Simplifies management - The two switches of the stack are

managed as a single unit, rather than individually. Local and
remote management sessions automatically provide management
access to both chassis.
 Reduces IP addresses - The stack requires only one IP address
for remote management access, thereby reducing the number of
IP addresses in the network.
 Adds feature flexibility and resiliency - The stack adds flexibility to
some features. For instance, a port aggregator can consist of ports
from both switches in the stack. This increases the resiliency of the
aggregator because it can continue to function if one of the
switches stops functioning, though at a reduced bandwidth.
 Reduces protocol requirements - Creating a stack might eliminate
the need for some protocols in your network, such as the Virtual
Router Redundancy Protocol and Spanning Tree Protocol.
320 Section III: Building a Stack with VCStack Plus

Stack Trunk
The two chassis of a stack are connected with a stack trunk. A trunk has
the following components:
 The SFP+ slots on the front panels of the AT-SBx81CFC960

Controller Fabric Cards in the switches.
 Allied Telesis direct connect cables or 10G SFP+ fiber optic
transceivers.
Note
The AT-SBx81CFC960 Version 2 supports both 1Gbps and 10Gbps
transceivers in its SFP+ ports. However, you have to use 10Gbps
transceivers for a stack trunk.
There are two factors to consider in determining the type and number of
transceivers needed to build the trunk of a stack. The first factor is the
distance between the two switches. They can be close together, such as in
the same equipment rack, or kilometers apart. If the switches are in the
same wiring closet, you can use direct connect cables, which come in
three lengths and are listed in Table 32.
Table 32. Direct Connect Cables
Transceiver Maximum Distance
AT-SP10TW1 1 meter (3.3 feet)

AT-SP10TW3 3 meters (9.8 feet)
AT-SP10TW7 7 meters (23.0 feet)
If the switches are further apart, you can build the trunk with short or long
distance Allied Telesis 10G SFP+ fiber optic transceivers. A list of
supported transceivers is available from the product data sheet or the
Allied Telesis web site.
The second factor to consider is the number of direct connect cables or

fiber optic transceivers needed for the trunk. This is determined by the
number of AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards in the switches and
the number of SFP+ slots, which is four slots per card. A trunk between
two switches, each of which has only one controller card, will have four
links. Thus, you will need either four direct connect cables or eight 10G
SFP+ transceivers. A trunk between two switches, each of which has two
controller cards, will have eight links. For this you will need either eight
direct connect cables or sixteen 10G SFP+ transceivers.
Section III: Building a Stack with VCStack Plus 321

Please review the following information:
 You must build the trunk with Allied Telesis 10Gbps SFP+
transceivers or direct connect cables. The switches will not form
the stack with transceivers or cables from other network equipment
manufacturers.
 The stack uses all the links in the trunk to actively forward traffic
between the switches.
 The bandwidth of the trunk is 40Gbps with four links and 80Gbps
with eight links.
 Prior to AlliedWare Plus version 5.4.5 you had to use the AT-
StackOP/0.3 and AT-StackOP/9.0 stacking transceivers to build
the trunk of the stack. Starting with version 5.4.5 that restriction no
longer applies.
 You do not have to replace the AT-StackOP/0.3 or AT-StackOP/
9.0 stacking transceivers if you are upgrading a stack to
AlliedWare Plus version 5.4.5 or later. The stacking transceivers
are compatible with newer versions of the management software.

Cabling Configurations for the Trunk
This section illustrates the cabling configurations for the trunk of the stack.
One Controller Figure 196 illustrates the correct wiring configuration for the trunk when
Card Per Chassis each chassis has only one AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card. The
transceiver in SFP+ slot 1 in the controller card in the first chassis is
connected to the transceiver in SFP+ slot 1 in the card in the second
chassis, the transceiver in SFP+ slot 2 is connected to the transceiver in
SFP+ slot 2 in the second chassis, and so on.
Figure 196. Cabling the SFP+ Slots When Both Switches have One
Controller Card
Please note the following:
 A trunk of four links has a bandwidth of 40Gbps.

 The switches will form the stack even if the transceivers are cabled
incorrectly (for example, the transceiver in SFP+ slot 1 is
connected to the transceiver in SFP+ slot 2). However, the
bandwidth of the trunk is reduced.

Two Controller Figure 197 illustrates the wiring configuration of the trunk when both
Cards Per switches have two controller cards.
Chassis
Figure 197. Cabling the SFP+ Slots When Both Switches have Two
Controller Cards
Table 33 on page 325 presents the same information, in table format.

Table 33. Cabling the SFP+ Slots When Both Switches have Two
Controller Cards
Chassis 1 Connects to Chassis 2
port1.5.1 <----------------> port2.5.1

port1.5.2 <----------------> port2.5.2
port1.5.3 <----------------> port2.6.3
port1.5.4 <----------------> port2.6.4
port1.6.1 <----------------> port2.6.1
port1.6.2 <----------------> port2.6.2
port1.6.3 <----------------> port2.5.3
port1.6.4 <----------------> port2.5.4
Please note the following:
 The trunk has a bandwidth of 80Gbps in both directions when both

chassis have two controller cards.
 The switches can form the stack even if the transceivers are cabled
incorrectly (for example, the transceiver in SFP+ slots 1 is
connected to the transceiver in SFP+ slot 2). However, the
bandwidth of the trunk is reduced.

VCStack Plus Feature License
An important component of the stack is the VCStack Plus feature license

from Allied Telesis. The license contains an activation code that activates
the stacking feature in the management software on the controller cards in
the chassis.
Each chassis must have its own VCStack Plus license. The licenses must
be installed while the switches are operating as stand-alone units. A
chassis that has two controller cards needs only one license because the
active master controller card shares the license with the standby master
card in the same chassis at the time you install the license. But the license
is not shared between different switches, which is why the two chassis of
the stack have to have their own licenses.
Here are the VCStack Plus feature license guidelines:
 Each chassis must have a license.

 A chassis that has two controller cards needs only one license.
 The licenses from Allied Telesis may have the same or different
activation codes. The switches will form the stack regardless of
whether they have the same or different activation codes.
 The licenses have to be installed while the units are operating as
stand-alone switches.

Optional Feature Licenses
The SwitchBlade x8112 product has two optional feature licenses that
activate additional features on the switch:
 Premium license
 AMF Master license
You may install optional feature licenses while the switches are operating
as stand-alone units or a stack. However, when you are building the stack,
both switches must have the same optional feature licenses. Otherwise,
the two units will not form the stack. So if you install an optional feature
license on one of the switches while it is operating as a stand-alone unit,
you have to install the same feature license on the second unit as well
before building the stack.
Once the two chassis are operating as a stack, you only have to install a
feature license once because the active master controller card
automatically shares it with all the controller cards in the stack.
Here are the guidelines to ordering and installing feature licenses.
 Feature licenses are ordered from Allied Telesis on a per chassis

basis.
 A chassis that has two controller cards needs only one feature
license.
 You have to order two features licenses, one for each chassis,
when building a stack, even though you might only use one of the
licenses.
 You may install optional feature licenses either while the switches
are operating as stand-alone units or after they are operating as a
stack.
 If the two chassis don’t have any optional feature licenses or have
the same licenses, you might as well wait until after you build the
stack before installing any additional licenses. That way, you only
have to install one feature license for the entire stack.
 You cannot build a stack of two chassis that have different feature
licenses. You need to remove or install licenses on the switches
before you build the stack, so they both have the same licenses.
For example, if one chassis has the premium feature license while
the second chassis does not, you have to install the premium
license on the second unit while it is operating as a stand-alone
unit.
The instructions in Chapter 16, “Building a Stack” on page 333 explain

how to determine whether the switches have the same feature licenses.

Chassis ID Numbers
The switches in the stack have to be assigned ID numbers. The valid ID

numbers are 1 and 2. A switch can have only one ID number. The two
switches of the stack must be assigned different ID numbers. The
switches will not form a stack if they have the same ID number. The value
is set at the chassis level. A chassis that has two controller cards has one
ID number.
You use the numbers in the commands in the command line interface to
identify the two units of the stack when you configure the parameters of
the ports and modules of the switches. The chassis ID number is the first
number in the numbering format, shown in Figure 198.
port1.1.n
Chassis ID
Module ID
Port Number
Figure 198. Chassis ID Number in the Numbering Format
You should decide on the ID numbers of the units before starting the
configuration procedure and place labels with the numbers on the units to
make it easier for you to remember their assignments.
In most cases, it does not matter which switch is assigned ID number 1

and which switch is given ID number 2. You just need to be sure to assign
them different numbers during the configuration procedure and to use the
appropriate numbers when configuring the devices with the command line
interface.
There is, however, one situation where the assignments of the ID numbers
can be important. If one of the switches is operating as a stand alone unit
and you want it to maintain its configuration settings when it joins the
stack, you should assign it the ID number 1. That way, the chassis
maintains its configuration when it becomes a part of the stack. For
example, you might install a chassis as a stand-alone unit and later decide
to add a second unit to form a stack. In this case you might want the first
switch to maintain its configuration settings when you add the second unit
and build the stack. By assigning the ID number 1 to the existing switch
and the ID number 2 to the new switch, the existing switch maintains the
configuration settings that it had as a stand-alone unit, after it joins the
stack. (You would also need to assign the existing switch a low priority
number, so that its controller card become the master card of the stack.
For more information, refer to “Priority Numbers” on page 329.)

Priority Numbers
The switches of the stack perform an initialization procedure whenever

they are reset or powered on. During the process, which involves
activating the management software and forming the stack, the units
select the active master controller card. This card is responsible for
maintaining the configuration file that contains the parameter settings for
all the devices in the stack and for periodically sharing the configuration
file with the other controller cards.
The stack can have only one active master controller card. The other
cards are referred to as standby master controller cards. If, for instance,
the stack has four controller cards, one of the cards acts as the active
master card and the other three function as standby master cards.
Standby master controller cards are not inactive. Rather, they forward
traffic between the Ethernet line cards on the backplanes of their chassis
and manage traffic on their SFP+ slots and the stack trunk.
The method by which the controller cards select the active master
controller card depends on whether the switches are rebooted
simultaneously or one after the other.
If the switches are powered on or reset simultaneously, the controller

cards use the following values to select the active maters controller card
for the stack:
 Slot numbers
 Priority numbers
 MAC addresses
At the start of the selection process, the switches, if they both have two
controller cards, select an active card for their respective chassis, by slot
number. In most cases, preference is given to the controller card in slot 5.
After each switch has selected an active controller card, the two active
cards in the switches communicate over the stack trunk to select the active
master controller card for the entire stack. To accomplish this, they first
compare their priority numbers. The number has a range of 0 to 255. The
default is 128. The lower the number, the higher the priority. If one of the
controller cards has a lower priority number, it becomes the active
controller card for the stack and the other card is placed in the standby
master mode, along with the other controller cards.
If the controller cards have the same priority number, they compare their
MAC addresses. The controller card with the lower MAC address
becomes the active master controller card for the stack.
Setting the priority number during the stack configuration procedure is

optional. If you choose not to set the value, the controller cards use their
MAC addresses to select the active master controller card for the stack.
The process for selecting the active master controller card is different if the
two switches are reset or power on one after the other. Here, the controller
card that initializes its management software first becomes the active
master controller card for the stack.
Once the active controller card is selected, it remains the active card
unless it fails or is removed from its chassis, at which point another
controller card becomes the active controller card for the stack.

Stacking Guidelines
Here are the stacking guidelines:
 The stack can have two switches.

 The switches of the stack must be the same model. The stack can
have two AT-SBx8112 chassis or two AT-SBx8106 chassis. A
stack cannot have one AT-SBx8112 chassis and one AT-SBx8106
chassis.
 The trunk that connects the two switches of the stack are built with
SFP+ transceivers in the SFP+ slots in the controller cards. The
transceivers must be from Allied Telesis.
 There cannot be any network devices, such as other switches or
media converters, between the stacking transceivers in the two
switches.
 The bandwidth of the trunk depends on the number of controller
cards and transceivers in the switches. The trunk has a bandwidth
of 40 Gbps when each switch has one controller card, and 80 Gbps
when each switch has two controller cards, For more information,
refer to “Stack Trunk” on page 321.
 The default setting for stacking is disabled.
 The switches have to be assigned ID numbers. The numbers are 1
and 2. The switches must be assigned different numbers. For more
information, refer to “Chassis ID Numbers” on page 328.
 A stack should not have more than 400 Ethernet ports.
 If both switches of the stack have two controller cards, the SFP+
slots on both the active master and inactive master controller cards
are active in linking the units together and forwarding traffic.
 The two switches of the stack must have the same OEM territory
and feature licenses.
 The two switches of a stack do not share the AlliedWare Plus
operating system.


Chapter 16
Building a Stack
This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to configure the

switches to build a stack with the VCStack Plus feature. The chapter
contains the following sections:
 “Before You Begin” on page 334

 “Displaying the Management Software Version Number” on page 335
 “Activating the VCStack Plus Feature License” on page 337
 “Enabling the Stacking Feature” on page 339
 “Displaying the Feature Licenses” on page 341
 “Setting the ID Number” on page 343
 “Setting the Priority Number” on page 347
 “Powering Off the Chassis” on page 348
 “Configuring the Second Chassis” on page 349
 “Cabling the SFP+ Slots on the Controller Cards” on page 350
 “Powering On the Stack” on page 351
 “Verifying the Stack” on page 355
 “Installing Optional Feature Licenses” on page 357
 “Troubleshooting the Stack” on page 358
333
Chapter 16: Building a Stack
Before You Begin
Please review the following information before you begin to configure the
switches for stacking:
 You must perform the procedures in the order presented here.

 You should configure only one chassis at a time.
 The procedures are the same regardless of whether a chassis has
one or two controller cards.
Note
This procedure requires power cycling or resetting the switches.
Some network traffic may be lost if the units are already connected
to an active network.
The procedures assume the following:
 All hardware components have been installed in the two switches,

including Ethernet line cards, controller cards, and power supplies.
For installation instructions, refer to the previous chapters in this
guide.
 The switches are powered on. For instructions, refer to Chapter 10,
 You verified the operations of the chassis with the procedures in
Chapter 11, “Verifying the Hardware Operations of the Chassis” on
page 241.
 There are no transceivers in the SFP+ slots on the AT-
SBx81CFC960 or AT-SBx81CFC960 Version 2 Controller Fabric
Cards. If there are transceivers in the slots, you should remove
them before performing the procedure.
A stack requires these additional items:
 Two VCStack Plus feature licenses: Each chassis must have its
own license. For more information, refer to “VCStack Plus Feature
License” on page 326.
 Eight stacking-approved transceivers if each switch in the stack
has one controller card or sixteen transceivers if each switch has
two controller cards. The transceivers form the trunk that connects
the two switches together. For more information, refer to “Stack
Trunk” on page 321.

Displaying the Management Software Version Number
This procedure explains how to display the version number of the

AlliedWare Plus operating software on the active controller card in the
chassis. The two chassis of the stack must have the same version of
operating system. To display the management software version number,
1. Start a local or remote management session on the switch. For

instructions on how to start a local session, refer to “Starting a Local
Management Session” on page 244.
2. When prompted, enter the manager name and password to log on.
The default values are “manager” and “friend,” respectively.
The switch displays the User Exec mode prompt, shown here:
awplus>
3. Enter the ENABLE command to move from the User Exec mode to the
Privileged Exec mode:
awplus> enable
awplus#
4. In the Privileged Exec mode, enter the SHOW SYSTEM command.
awplus# show system
5. Examine the output of the command for the lines in Figure 199.
Current software: SBx81CFC960-5.4.5.rel

Software version : 5.4.5
Figure 199. SHOW SYSTEM Command
 If the management software is version 5.4.5 or later, continue with

the next step.
 If the management software is version 5.4.4, Allied Telesis
recommends upgrading the controller card to version 5.4.5 or later.
Version 5.4.4 supports stacking, but only with AT-Stack/OP
transceivers for the stack trunk. Newer versions of the operating
system support a variety of short and long distance transceivers for
the trunk. For information, refer to “Stack Trunk” on page 321.
 If the management software is version 5.4.3 or earlier, do not
continue. The switch has the older AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller
Fabric Card, which does not support stacking.

 If you are configuring the first chassis of the stack, write down on
paper the software version number of the AlliedWare Plus
operating software on the active controller card. You will compare
it with the same information on the second chassis to confirm that
both units have the same version of management software. After
writing the information, go to “Activating the VCStack Plus Feature
License” on page 337.
 If you are configuring the second chassis, compare the version
number displayed by the SHOW SYSTEM command against the
version number you wrote down on paper from the first chassis. If
the two chassis have the same management software and the
version number is 5.4.4 or later, you may go to “Activating the
VCStack Plus Feature License” on page 337. If they are different,
you must upgrade the management software on one or both units
so that they have the same version. For upgrade instructions, refer
to the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches.
After updating the management software, go to “Activating the
VCStack Plus Feature License” on page 337.

Activating the VCStack Plus Feature License
This procedure explains how to use the VCStack Plus feature license you
obtained from Allied Telesis to activate the VCStack Plus feature license
on the active controller card in the chassis. The license consists of an
alphanumeric key and a recommendation for the license name.
Please note the following before performing this procedure:
 The two chassis in the stack must have their own licenses.
 A chassis that has two controller cards needs only one VCStack
Plus feature license because the active master card automatically
shares it with the inactive master card.
 The encryption keys on the VCStack Plus feature licenses you
receive from Allied Telesis may be the same or different. The two
switches can form a stack regardless of whether the encryption
keys are the same or different.
The procedure assumes you are continuing directly from the previous
procedure.
To activate the VCStack Plus feature license on the active controller card
in the chassis, perform the following procedure:
1. In the Privileged Exec mode, use the LICENSE command to activate

the VCStack Plus feature on the active controller card.
.Here is the format of the command:
license name key
The NAME parameter is the name of the license. You may use the
name that comes with the license or you may enter a different name.
The name can be from one to fifteen characters. Spaces are not
allowed. An example of a name for this feature is VCStackPlus.
The KEY parameter is the alphanumeric key that comes with the
license. It activates the feature license on the switch. The key is case
sensitive, meaning that you have to use uppercase and lowercase
characters when you specify the key in the command.
Here is an example of the command. The license is assigned the name

VCStackPlus and has the key 1234ABCD:
awplus# license VCStackPlus 1234ABCD

Note
If the chassis has two controller cards, the active controller
automatically activates the VCStack Plus feature license on the
standby controller.
After you enter the command, the switch displays the prompt in
Figure 200:
A restart of affected modules may be required.

Would you like to continue? (y/n)
Figure 200. LICENSE Command
2. Type Y for yes to activate the license on the controller card. (This does
not reset the chassis or modules. You will reboot the chassis later in
these instructions.)
If the chassis has two controller cards, the active controller card
automatically shares the VCStack Plus feature license with the
standby card and displays the messages in Figure 201.
Card 1.5 installed 1 license

2 licenses installed
Figure 201. LICENSE Command Message with Two Controller Cards
If the chassis has only one controller card, the controller card displays
the message in Figure 202.
1 license installed
Figure 202. LICENSE Command Message with One Controller Card
3. Go to “Enabling the Stacking Feature” on page 339.

Enabling the Stacking Feature
Now that you have activated the VCStack Plus feature license on the
controller card, you may enable the stacking feature, as explained in this
section.
To activate the stacking feature, perform the following procedure:
1. Enter the CONFIGURE TERMINAL command to move from the

Privileged Exec mode to the Global Configuration mode:

awplus(config)#
2. Enter the STACK ENABLE command to activate the VCStack Plus

feature:
awplus(config)# stack enable
The switch displays the messages in Figure 203
% Automatically enabling ‘stack virtual-mac’ to minimize disruption from

failovers.
% Please check that the new MAC 0000.cd37.0c22 is unique within the network.
% Save the config and restart the system for this change to take affect.
Figure 203. STACK ENABLE Command Messages
The messages are described in Table 34.

Table 34. Descriptions of the STACK ENABLE Command Messages
Message Description
Automatically enabling ‘stack This message informs you that

virtual-mac’ to minimize disruption enabling the stacking feature also
from failovers. activates the virtual MAC address
feature, which allows the two
switches of the stack to use a
single MAC address to
communicate with other network
devices.
Please check that the new MAC This message displays the virtual
0000.cd37.0c22 is unique within MAC address of the switch. The
the network. address is randomly selected from
the range of 0000.cd37.0000 to
0000.cd37.0fff.

Table 34. Descriptions of the STACK ENABLE Command Messages
Message Description
Save the config and restart the This message reminds you that
system for this change to take you need to save the configuration
effect. change and reboot the switch to
activate stacking. The next two
steps have you save your
changes, You will reboot the switch
later in these procedures.
3. Enter the EXIT command to return to the Privileged Exec mode.
awplus#
4. Enter the COPY RUNNING-CONFIG command to save your changes:
awplus# copy running-config startup-config
5. Continue to the next procedure to check the feature licenses on the

switch.

Displaying the Feature Licenses
The two switches of a stack must have the same feature licenses.
Otherwise, they will not form a stack. To compare the licenses of the
switches, perform the following procedure:
1. Enter the SHOW LICENSE BRIEF command in the Privileged Exec

mode to display the licenses on the switch.
awplus# show license brief
Figure 204 is an example of the information.
OEM Territory: ATI USA

Software Feature License
---------------------------------------------------------------------
0 Base License 1 Base License
1 VCStackPlus 1 VCStack-Plus
Current enabled features for displayed licenses:

IPv6Basic, LAG-FULL, MLDSnoop, RADIUS-100, Virtual-MAC, VRRP, VCStack-Plus
1 2
Figure 204. SHOW LICENSE BRIEF Command
2. Check the SHOW LICENSE BRIEF command for the following

information:
 (1) Verify that the VCStack Plus feature license is included in the
list of licenses. If it is not included, repeat “Activating the VCStack
Plus Feature License” on page 337.
 (2) Verify that the VCStack Plus feature is enabled on the switch. If
it is not enabled, repeat “Enabling the Stacking Feature” on
page 339
 If you are configuring the first chassis of the stack, write down on
paper the OEM territory, licenses, and enabled features from the
SHOW LICENSE BRIEF command. You will compare this
information with the license information on the second chassis to
be sure that both units have the same features. After writing the
information, go to “Setting the ID Number” on page 343.
 If you are configuring the second chassis, compare the information
displayed by the SHOW LICENSE BRIEF command against the
license information you wrote down on paper when you configured

the first chassis. If the two chassis have the same licenses and
enabled features, you may go to “Setting the ID Number” on
page 343. If they are different, do not continue. The two chassis
cannot form a stack if they do not have identical features. Before
continuing with this procedure, add or delete features or licenses
from one or both chassis so that they have the same feature set.
Note
Two switches that have different OEM territories probably have
different feature sets. The two switches will form a stack but only if
they have the same features. This may require the installation or
deletion of features or licenses from one or both units.

Setting the ID Number
The chassis must be assigned the ID number 1 or 2. The ID number is

used to identify the chassis when you configure the device with the
command line interface. The two chassis of the stack must be assigned
different ID numbers. To set the ID number on the chassis, perform the
1. From the Privileged Exec mode, enter the SHOW STACK command to
view the current ID number of the switch:
awplus# show stack
Figure 205 is an example of the command.
Virtual Chassis Stacking summary information
ID Pending ID MAC address Priority Status Role

1.5 - eccd.6d9e.07e1 128 Ready Active CFC
1.6 - eccd.6d9e.0145 128 Ready Backup Member
Current ID Numbers
Figure 205. SHOW STACK Command
The command lists the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards in

the stack. Given that the switch is not operating as part of a stack yet,
the command lists only the controller cards in the switch you are
currently configuring. The switch in Figure 205 has two controller
cards. The command displays only one controller card if the chassis
has only one card.
The ID number of a controller card contains two numbers. The first
number is the chassis ID number. This number is always 1 or 2. If the
chassis has two controller cards, both cards have the same chassis ID
number. The second number is the slot number in which the controller
card is installed. For example, the first controller card in the example
has the ID number 1.5, meaning that the card has the chassis ID
number 1 and is installed in slot 5 of the unit. The second controller
card has the same chassis ID number and is installed in slot 6.
2. Check the chassis ID number of the controller cards. (As just

explained, the chassis ID number is the first number in the ID number.)
The chassis ID number can be 1 or 2. The default value is 1. The two
chassis of a stack must have different ID numbers. Do one of the
following:
 If the ID number is already set correctly for the chassis, go to

“Setting the Priority Number” on page 347. For example, if you are

configuring the first switch of the stack and want to assign it the
number 1, you probably do not need to set the number because
that is the default value.
 If you need to change the ID number for the chassis, continue with
step 3. For example, if you are configuring the second chassis and
want to assign it the ID number 2, you need to perform the rest of
this procedure to change it from the default value 1 to the new
value 2.
3. Enter the CONFIGURE TERMINAL command to enter the Global

Configuration mode:

awplus(config)#
4. To assign the switch a new ID number (for instance, to change it from1

to 2), enter the STACK RENUMBER command, which has this format:
stack <member’s-existingID> renumber <member’s-newID>
The member’s-existingID variable is the switch’s current ID number,

displayed with the SHOW STACK command in step 9. The member’s-
newID variable is the new ID number you want to assign it. This
example of the command changes the ID number of the switch from 1
to 2:
awplus(config)# stack 1 renumber 2
Note
If the chassis has two controller cards, the command changes the
chassis ID number on both cards.
The command displays the messages in Figure 206.
% Warning: Stacking is currently disabled.

% Warning: The new ID will not become effective until the stack-member
reboots.
% Warning: The boot configuration may now be invalid.
Figure 206. STACK RENUMBER Command Messages
The messages are described in Table 35 on page 345.

Table 35. Descriptions of the STACK RENUMBER Command Messages
Message Description
Warning: Stacking is currently This message reminds you that

disabled. even though you activated the
stacking feature with the STACK
ENABLE command in an earlier
procedure, the feature is disabled
because the chassis has not been
reset. You will reboot the switch
later in these instructions.
Warning: The new ID will not This message informs you that the
become effective until the stack- switch needs to be reset before it
member reboots. begins to use its new ID number.
You will reboot the switch later in
these instructions.
Warning: The boot configuration This message informs you that if

may now be invalid. you have already configured
parameter settings on the switch,
some of the settings may be lost
when you reset the unit. The ID
number is used in the commands
in the configuration file to identify
the individual switch ports. When
the ID number is changed,
commands in the configuration file
that use the old ID number are no
longer valid.
5. After changing the ID number, enter the EXIT command to return to

the Privileged Exec mode:
awplus#
6. Enter the SHOW STACK command again to confirm your change.
An example of the window is shown in Figure 207 on page 346.


1.5 2.5 eccd.6d9e.07e1 128 Ready Active CFC
1.6 2.6 eccd.6d9e.0145 128 Ready Backup Member
Current ID Pending ID
Number Number
7. Verify the pending ID number change.
Each controller card should now have two ID numbers. The number in
the ID column is the current number of the chassis and the number in
the Pending ID column is the number you just assigned it. The new
number takes effect when you reboot the chassis later in these
instructions.
Do one of the following:
 If the Pending ID column is empty or is not displaying the correct

number, repeat the procedure starting with step 3.
 If the Pending ID column is displaying the correct ID number,
continue with the next step.
8. Enter the COPY RUNNING-CONFIG command to save your change:
9. Continue to the next procedure to set the priority number on the

chassis.

Setting the Priority Number
This procedure is optional. It explains how to set the stack priority number
on the chassis, which controls the selection of the active controller card for
the stack. For background information, refer to “Priority Numbers” on
page 329. If you do not want to set the priority number, go to “Powering Off
the Chassis” on page 348.
To configure the priority number, perform the following procedure:
1. Enter the CONFIGURE TERMINAL to move from the Privileged Exec

mode to the Global Configuration mode.

awplus(config)#
2. Enter the STACK PRIORITY command to set the priority number of

the chassis. The format of the command is as follows:
stack <ID_number> priority <priority_number>
The ID_number variable is the switch’s current ID number, displayed

with the SHOW STACK command. The priority_number variable is the
new priority number for the chassis. The range is 0 to 255. The lower
the number, the higher the priority. This example sets the priority
number of the chassis to 1:
awplus(config)# stack 1 priority 1
The switch displays the following prompt:
% Warning: Stacking is currently disabled.
3. Enter the EXIT command to return to the Privileged Exec mode:
awplus#
4. Enter the SHOW STACK command to confirm your change. Refer to

Figure 207 on page 346. The Priority column should now be displaying
the new priority number for the chassis.
5. Enter the COPY RUNNING-CONFIG command to save your change:
This completes the procedure for configuring the chassis for the stacking
feature. Go to “Powering Off the Chassis” on page 348.

Powering Off the Chassis
Now that you have configured the chassis, you should power it off. To
power off the unit, do one of the following:
 For the AC AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-

SBxPWRPOE1 PoE power supplies, disconnect the AC power
cords from the power sources.
 For the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC power supply, turn the power
switch on the power supply to off. Refer to Figure 69 on page 145.
Be sure to power off all the power supplies in the chassis.
After powering off the chassis, do one of the following:
 To configure the second chassis, go to “Configuring the Second

Chassis” on page 349.
 If you are finished configuring both chassis, go to “Cabling the
SFP+ Slots on the Controller Cards” on page 350.
Note
Powering off the chassis to install the SFP+ transceivers for the
trunk is optional. The transceivers are hot-swappable and can be
installed while the chassis is powered on. However, Allied Telesis
recommends that both chassis be powered off when you power on
the stack for the first time.
Note
If you decide not to power off the chassis, you must reset both units
with the REBOOT command in the Privileged Exec mode after
installing the SFP+ transceivers in “Cabling the SFP+ Slots on the
Controller Cards” on page 350.

Configuring the Second Chassis
Configure the second chassis by repeating the previous procedures,

starting with “Displaying the Management Software Version Number” on
page 335. Please note the following as you configure the second unit:
 In “Displaying the Management Software Version Number” on

page 335, be sure that the management software on the switch is
version 5.4.5 or greater and that it is the same version as
management software on the first chassis.
 In “Activating the VCStack Plus Feature License” on page 337, be
sure to assign the second chassis a VCStack Plus license.
 In “Activating the VCStack Plus Feature License” on page 337, be
sure to check that the second chassis has the same licenses and
features as the first chassis.
 In “Setting the ID Number” on page 343, be sure to assign the
second chassis a different ID number. For instance, you should
assign the second chassis the ID number 2 if the first chassis has
the ID number 1.
After configuring the second chassis, go to “Cabling the SFP+ Slots on the
Controller Cards” on page 350.

Cabling the SFP+ Slots on the Controller Cards
Now that you have configured both chassis for the stacking feature, you
are ready to cable the SFP+ slots on the controller cards to build the trunk
between the two units.
Note
Please review the background information in “Stack Trunk” on
page 321 and “Cabling Configurations for the Trunk” on page 323
before cabling the SFP+ slots on the controller cards.
For installation instructions, refer to the following sections:
 For fiber optic SFP+ transceivers, refer to “Installing SFP+

Transceivers” on page 194.
 For AT-SP10TW Cables, refer to “Installing AT-SP10TW Cables”
on page 199.
Note
The transceivers and direct connect cables must be from Allied
Telesis. The two chassis will not form the stack if the transceivers
are from another network equipment manufacturer.
After cabling the SFP+ slots on the controller cards, go to “Powering On

the Stack” on page 351.

Powering On the Stack
The two switches are now ready to operate as a stack. But before
powering on the stack for the first time, you may find it useful to review the
information in “Controlling the Selection of the Initially Active Master
Controller Card” on page 351. The information is important if one of the
switches was a stand-alone unit in your network and you want it to retain
its configuration when it becomes part of the stack.
Note
If you did not power off the chassis earlier in these instructions, you
must reset both units with the REBOOT command in the Privileged
Exec mode. After resetting the units, go to “Monitoring the Boot Up
Sequence” on page 352 or “Verifying the Stack” on page 355.
Controlling the The manner in which you initially power on the units can determine which
Selection of the controller card becomes the active master controller card for the stack.
This, in turn, can determine the initial configuration of the stack. In some
Initially Active situations you may want to control which controller card becomes the
Master initially active master card.
Controller Card
There are two ways to power on the switches of the stack, either
simultaneously or one after the other:
 If you power on the units simultaneously, the controller cards use

their priority values or MAC addresses to determine the active
master card for the stack. The selected active card uses the
settings in its configuration file as the initial configuration for the
stack. For background information, refer to “Priority Numbers” on
page 329.
 If you power on one switch, wait a minimum of ten seconds, and
then power on the second unit, the active master controller card in
the unit first powered on becomes the master controller card for the
stack. Its configuration file becomes the initial configuration for the
stack.
The selection of the active master card might not be important to you if the
units and controller cards of the stack are new. Here, the stack uses the
default settings regardless of which controller card becomes the active
card. If this is the case, you can power on the units either way,
However, if one of the switches was a stand-alone unit in your network and
you are adding a new chassis to build a stack, you might want to retain the
stand-alone configuration on the first switch to avoid having to reconfigure
it when it becomes part of the stack. You can do this by powering it on first
so that its active master controller card becomes the active card for the

stack and its configuration file is used as the initial configuration for the
stack.
After the stack is operating, the active master card periodically shares its
configuration file with all the other controller cards in the stack. Thus, the
order in which the units are subsequently reset or powered on is not
important because all the controller cards have the same configuration file.
Powering On the To power on the two chassis of the stack, do one of the following:
Switches
 To power on AC AT-SBxPWRSYS1, AT-SBxPWRSYS2, and AT-
SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supplies, connect the power cords to
the appropriate connectors on the back panel and to power
sources. For instructions, refer to “Powering On AT-
SBxPWRSYS1 or AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System Power Supplies”
on page 203 and “Powering On AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power
Supplies” on page 207, respectively.
 To power on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply, turn the
power switch to on. Refer to Figure 69 on page 145.
Be sure to power on all the power supplies in the chassis.
Note
To power on the two chassis in sequence to control the selection of
the active master controller card, power on the unit with the
controller card to be the active master controller card, wait a
minimum of ten seconds, and then power on the second unit.
The boot up sequence for the stack takes approximately four minutes. The
amount of time may vary, depending on the number and types of Ethernet
line cards in the two switches. The ports do not begin to forward traffic until
the stack has completed the initialization process. Do one of the following:
 If you want to monitor the switches as they perform the initialization

process, go to “Monitoring the Boot Up Sequence” on page 352.
 If you do not want to monitor the initialization process, go to
“Verifying the Stack” on page 355.
Monitoring the You may monitor the initialization process by connecting a terminal or PC
Boot Up with a terminal emulator program to the Console port on any of the
controller cards and watch the status messages, shown in Figure 208 on
Sequence page 353 and Figure 209 on page 354. (The settings for the terminal or
terminal emulator program are found in “Using Local Management to
Verify the Chassis” on page 244.)
After the stack has completed the initialization process, go to “Verifying

the Stack” on page 355.

Verifying release... OK
Booting...
Starting base/first... [ OK ]
Mounting virtual filesystems... [ OK ]
Allied Telesis Inc.

AlliedWare Plus (TM) v5.4.5
Current release filename: SBx81CFC960-5.4.5-0.0.rel
Original release filename: SBx81CFC400-5.4.5-.0.rel
Built: Thu Dec 19 21:30:52 NZDT 2014
Mounting static filesystems... [ 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/setup-eth.. [ OK ]
Starting base/dbus... [ OK ]
Starting base/syslog... [ OK ]
Starting base/lif_ok... [ OK ]
Starting base/loopback... [ OK ]
Starting base/poe_done... [ OK ]
Starting base/sysctl... [ OK ]
Received event poefw.done
starting base/portmapper... [ OK ]
Received event syslog.done
Starting base/reboot-stability... [ OK ]
Starting base/cron... [ OK ]
Starting base/appmond... [ OK ]
Starting hardware/openhpi... [ OK ]
Starting hardware/timeout... [ OK ]
Starting base/inet... [ OK ]
Starting base/modules... [ OK ]
Received event modules.done
Received event board.inserted
Received event hardware.done
Starting network/startup... [ OK ]
Starting base/external-media... [ OK ]
Starting network/stackd... [ OK ]
Starting network/election.timeout... [ OK ]
Starting network/internal-tftpd... [ OK ]
Starting network/internal-boop... [ OK ]
08:00:46 awplus-1.5 chassis[2105]: Card 1.6 (AT-SBx81CFC960) has joined the
chassis
Figure 208. Initialization Messages for the Stack

Received event network enabled
Initializing HA processes:
cbtrd, hostd, nms, atmfd, bgpd, epsr
exfx, hsl, imi, imiproxyd, irdpd, lacp, lldpd
loopprot, mstp, ospf6d, ospfd, pdmd, pim6d, pimd
ripd, ripngd, rmon, sflowd, udidd, vrrpd
Received event network.initialized

08:00:54 awplus-1.5 chassis[2105]: Waiting for all chassis cards to
initialize.
08:00:54 awplus-1.6 HPI: HOTSWAP Pluggable 1.6.4 hotswapped in AT-StackOP
08:00:54 awplus-1.5 chassis[2105]: Card 1.1 (AT-SBx81XS6) has joined the
chassis
chassis
chassis
.
.
.
chassis
08:00:56 awplus-1.5 chassis[2105]: Card 1.5 (AT-SBx81CFC960) has become the
Active CFC
08:00:56 awplus-1.5 chassis[2105]: Stack Virtual MAC is 0000.cd37.0c22
Received event vcs.elected-master
Assigning Active Workload to HA processes:
authd, bgpd, epsrd, imi, hsl, irdpd, lacpd, lldpd
loopprot, mstpd, nms, ospf6d, ospfd, pdmd, pim6d
pimd, ripd, ripngd, rmond, sflowd, vrrpd, imi
vrrpd
Received event network activated
Loading default configuration
done!
Received event network.configured
awplus login:
Figure 209. Initialization Messages for the Stack (Continued)

Verifying the Stack
After resetting or powering on the devices and waiting four minutes for the
switches to complete initializing the management software and form the
stack, you should verify the stack. To verify the stack, perform the
1. Start a local or remote management session on the stack. You may

use the RS-232 Console port on any of the controller cards in the stack
to establish a local management session. You do not have to use the
RS-232 Console port on the active master controller card.
Note
If you prefer to use the RS-232 Console port on the active master
controller card for the management session, you can determine the
active card by examining the CFC LEDs. The LEDs are green on the
active master controller card and amber on the standby master
controller cards.
2. Enter the ENABLE command to move from the User Exec mode to the
Privileged Exec mode:
awplus> enable
awplus#
3. In the Privileged Exec mode, enter the SHOW STACK command.
awplus# show stack
Figure 210 is an example of the command for a stack that has four
controller cards.

1.5 - eccd.6d9e.331c 128 Ready Active CFC
The stack is operating properly if the command lists all of the controller
cards in both switches of the stack. For instance, the command should
list four controller cards if there are two controller cards in each
chassis, or two controllers if each switch has only one controller card.

 If the SHOW STACK command is displaying all the controller cards

in the stack, the stack is operating normally. If you have optional
feature licenses to install, go to “Installing Optional Feature
Licenses” on page 357. Otherwise, you may begin to configure the
parameter settings of the ports and features of the stack with the
commands in the command line interface. For instructions, refer to
 If the SHOW STACK command is displaying the controller cards
from only one chassis, the switches were not successful in forming
the stack. Go to “Troubleshooting the Stack” on page 358.

Installing Optional Feature Licenses
You may now install the optional premium and AMF master licenses.
Please review the following information before installing a feature license:
 When ordering a feature license from Allied Telesis for the stack,
you must order two licenses, one for each chassis. However, you
use only one license to activate the feature. The active controller
card automatically copies new feature license to all the controller
cards in the stack, thereby activating the license on both switches.
For example, to install the premium feature license on a stack, you

have to order two premium licenses from Allied Telesis and then
use one of the licenses to activate the feature on the stack.
 Feature licenses are installed with the LICENSE command in the

Privileged Exec mode. For instructions, refer to the Software
Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches.
 Feature licenses for the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card
are not compatible with the AT-SBx81CFC960 Card.

Troubleshooting the Stack
The best way to determine if the switches are operating as a stack is with
the SHOW STACK command, as explained in “Verifying the Stack” on
page 355. If the command indicates that the switches are not operating as
a stack, you may be able to identify and resolve the problem with the
suggestions in this section.
The first thing to check is the stacking trunk that links the switches
together. Here are some things to check:
 If the switches are using AlliedWare Plus v5.4.5 or later, verify that
the SFP+ transceivers of the trunk are from Allied Telesis. The
switches will not form the stack with transceivers from another
network equipment manufacturer.
 If the switches are using AlliedWare Plus v5.4.4 or earlier, verify
that the transceivers of the trunk are either AT-StackOP/0.3 or AT-
StackOP/9.0 transceivers. You may not use standard SFP+
transceivers for the trunk when the switches are using earlier
versions of AlliedWare Plus.
 Verify that the transceivers are firmly inserted into the SFP+ slots
and that the fiber optic cables are properly secured to the
transceivers.
 Inspect the L/A LEDs for the slots. They should be solid or flashing
green.
 Verify that there are no network devices, such as media converters
or other switches, between the SFP+ transceivers of the trunk.
 Verify that you are using the correct type of fiber optic cable and
are not exceeding the maximum operating distance of the
transceivers.
Refer to “Fiber Optic or Twisted Pair Transceivers” on page 261 for

additional troubleshooting suggestions for the trunk SFP+ transceivers.
If the trunk is operating correctly, the switches may have a configuration

problem that is preventing them from forming the stack. You may be able
to identify the problem with the following suggestions. It is important to
remember that at this point the switches, having been unsuccessful at
forming the stack, are operating as stand-alone units, which means that
you have to manage them with separate local management sessions.
 Use the SHOW SYSTEM command in the Privileged Exec mode of

the command line interface to confirm that the switches have the
same version of the AlliedWare Plus management software. If they
have different versions, refer to the Software Reference for
SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches for instructions on how to
upgrade the software.

 Use the SHOW LICENSE BRIEF command in the Privileged Exec

mode to confirm that you installed the VCStack Plus licenses and
enabled the feature on the switches. If a switch does not have the
license, perform “Activating the VCStack Plus Feature License” on
page 337 to install it. If the command shows that the license is
activated but the feature is not enabled, perform “Enabling the
Stacking Feature” on page 339.
 Use the SHOW LICENSE BRIEF command to confirm that they
have the same feature licenses. If they have different licenses, add
or delete licenses so that they have the same feature licenses.
 Use the SHOW STACK command to compare the ID numbers of
the switches. One switch should have the ID 1 and the other ID 2.
To configure the ID numbers, perform “Setting the ID Number” on
page 343.
You might also try watching for error messages on the Console port on
one of the controller cards when you power on or reset the switches. Here
are the messages:
 The following error message indicates that the two chassis have
different feature licenses. Switches cannot form a stack if they
have different licenses. Perform “Displaying the Feature Licenses”
on page 341 on both switches to determine which switch needs a
license. For example, if, after performing the procedure, you
determine that one of the switches has the premium license and
the other one does not, obtain and install the premium license on
the other unit.
chassis[nnnn] Software feature licensing incompatible. Card

n.n will boot as a standalone system
 Switches running AlliedWare Plus 5.4.5 or later display the

following message if one or more of the SFP+ transceivers in the
stack trunk are not from Allied Telesis. Replace the transceivers
with transceivers from Allied Telesis.
Only ATI qualified SFP+ modules are support in this port.

Please remove.
 Switches running AlliedWare Plus 5.4.4 or earlier display the

following message if one or more of the SFP+ transceivers in the
stack trunk are not AT-StackOP/0.3 or AT-StackOP/9.0
transceivers. Remove the standard transceivers and replace with
stacking transceivers.
EXFX[nnn]: ERROR: stack port n.n.n - Only AT-StackOP support

in this port. Please remove
 The following error message indicates that the two switches cannot
form the stack because they have different versions of the
AlliedWare Plus management software. To resolve the problem,

update the software on one of both systems so that they have the
same version.
chassis[nnn]: Neighbor on link portn.n.n cannot join stack -

incompatible stack S/W versions.

Appendix A
Technical Specifications
The sections in the appendix are listed here:
 “Physical Specifications” on page 362

 “Environmental Specifications” on page 365
 “Power Specifications” on page 366
 “Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications” on page 370
 “Port Pinouts” on page 371
 “Fiber Optic Specifications of the AT-StackOP/0.3 and AT-StackOP/9.0
Transceivers” on page 373
361
Appendix A: Technical Specifications
Physical Specifications
Dimensions (W x D x H)
Table 36. Product Dimensions
AT-SBx8112 Chassis 48.03 cm x 38.79 cm x 17.63 cm

18.91 in x 15.27 in x 6.94 in)
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC System 10.16 cm x 32.21 cm x 4.34 cm

Power Supply (4.00 in x 12.68 in x 1.71 in)
AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System 10.16 cm x 32.21 cm x 4.34 cm

AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power 10.16 cm x 32.21 cm x 4.34 cm

Supply (4.00 in x 12.68 in x 1.71 in)
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System 10.16 cm x 34.2 cm x 4.34 cm

AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module 2.62 cm x 29.81 cm x 10.30 cm

(1.03 in x 11.73 in x 4.05 in)
AT-SBxFAN12 v2 Fan Module 2.62 cm x 29.81 cm x 10.30 cm

(1.03 in x 11.73 in x 4.05 in)
Line Cards
AT-SBx81GT24
AT-SBx81GT40
AT-SBx81GP24 20.67 x 31.32 cm x 4.06 cm

(8.14 in x 12.33 in x 1.6 in)
AT-SBx81GS24a
AT-SBx81GC40
AT-SBx81XS6
AT-SBx81XS16
AT-SBx81XLEM
362
Table 36. Product Dimensions (Continued)
AT-SBx81XLEM Expansion
Modules
AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 9.4 cm x 16.0 cm x 3.6 cm

(3.7 in x 6.3 in x 1.4 in)
AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2
AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8
AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Module
Controller Cards
20.67 x 31.32 cm x 4.06 cm
AT-SBx81CFC960 (8.14 in x 12.33 in x 1.6 in)
Weights (Kilograms)
Table 37. Product Weights
AT-SBx8112 Chassis 17.77 kg (39.10 lb) with 3 PSU and

10 Line Card blank panels
AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card 0.93 kg (2.05 lb)
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-SBx81GC40 SFP and CSFP 1.11 kg (2.45 lb)

Line Card
AT-SBx81XS6 SFP+ Line Card 1.06 kg (2.34 lb)
AT-SBx81XS16 SFP+ Line Card 1.4 kg (3.09 lb)
AT-SBx81XLEM Line Card Line 1.2 kg (2.70 lb)

Card
AT-SBx81XLEM/GT8 Expansion 0.25 kg (0.55 lb)

Module
AT-SBx81XLEM/Q2 Expansion 0.2 kg (0.5 lb)

Module
AT-SBx81XLEM/XS8 Expansion 0.3 kg (0.65 lb)

Module
363
Table 37. Product Weights (Continued)
AT-SBx81XLEM/XT4 Expansion 0.3 kg (0.65 lb)

Module
AT-SBx81CFC960 Version 1 1.13 kg (2.50 lb)

AT-SBx81CFC960 Version 2 1.13 kg (2.50 lb)

AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC System 2.75 kg (6.05 lb) with power cord

Power Supply
AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC System 2.70 kg (6.00 lb) with power cord

Power Supply
AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power 2.73 kg (6.00 lb) with power cord

Supply
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System 1.9 kg (4.2 lb)

Power Supply
AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module 1.82 kg (4.00 lb)
364
Environmental Specifications
Table 38. Environmental Specifications
Operating Temperature -0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F)
Storage Temperature -25° C to 70° C (-13° F to 158° F)
Operating Humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Operating Altitude Range Up to 3,000 m (9,843 ft)
Acoustic Noise 75.7 dB
Note
The acoustic noise was measured at 40° C with the following
products installed:
Table 39. Acoustic Noise Test Components
Product Quantity
AT-SBx8112 Chassis 1
AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller 2
Fabric Card
AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card 5
AT-SBx81XS6 SFP+ Line Card 5
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC System 2
Power Supply
AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power 2

Supply
AT-SBxFAN12 Fan Module 1
365
Power Specifications
AC Voltage, Frequency Requirements (Volts, Hertz)
Table 40. AC Voltage and Frequency Requirements
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power 100 - 120 / 200 - 240 VAC, 16/8A,

Supply 50/60 Hz, (per input)
AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC Power 100 - 120 / 200 - 240 VAC, 18/8A,

AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power 100 - 120 / 200 - 240 VAC, 16/8A,

DC Voltage Requirements
Table 41. DC Voltage Requirements
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power 40 - 60V dc (-0% - +20%), 36A

Supply (maximum per input)
Typical power savings in eco-friendly mode (Watts)
Table 42. 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-SBx81GC40 0.42 W
AT-SBx81XS6 0.10 W
AT-SBx81XS16 0.66 W
AT-SBx81XLEM (no expansion 0.14 W

module)
AT-SBx81XLEM and AT- 0.25 W

SBx81XLEM/GT8

SBx81XLEM/Q2
366
Table 42. Typical Power Savings in eco-friendly Mode

SBx81XLEM/XS8

SBx81XLEM/XT4
Maximum power consumption (Watts)
Table 43. Maximum Power Consumption
AT-SBx81GT24 34.4 W
AT-SBx81GT40 53.9 W
AT-SBx81GP24 34.4 W
AT-SBx81GS24a 56.3 W
AT-SBx81GC40 64.0 W
AT-SBx81XS6 54.8 W
AT-SBx81XS16 78.4 W
AT-SBx81XLEM (no expansion 43.7 W

module)

SBx81XLEM/GT8

SBx81XLEM/Q2

SBx81XLEM/XS8

SBx81XLEM/XT4
AT-SBx81CFC960 75.0 W
AT-SBx81CFC960 Version 2 75.0 W
Maximum power supply efficiency (based on 100V input voltage)
Table 44. Maximum Power Efficiency
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Up to 90%
AT-SBxPWRSYS2 AC Up to 85%
367
Table 44. Maximum Power Efficiency (Continued)
AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Up to 90%
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Up to 90%
Heat dissipation (British Thermal Units/hour)
Table 45. Heat Dissipation
AT-SBx81GT24 117.39 BTU/hr
AT-SBx81GT40 183.93 BTU/hr
AT-SBx81GP24 117.39 BTU/hr
AT-SBx81GS24a 192.12 BTU/hr
AT-SBx81GC40 272.8 BTU/hr
AT-SBx81XS6 187.00 BTU/hr
AT-SBx81XS16 267.6 BTU/hr
AT-SBx81XLEM (no expansion 149.19 BTU/hr

module)
AT-SBx81XLEM and AT- 165.88 BTU/hr

SBx81XLEM/GT8

SBx81XLEM/Q2

SBx81XLEM/XS8

SBx81XLEM/XT4
AT-SBx81CFC960 255.91 BTU/hr
AT-SBx81CFC960 Version 2 255.91 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
368
Available Power over Ethernet (Watts/port):
Table 46. 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
Table 47. Available Power Over Ethernet with Two PoE Power Supplies
Two PoE Power Supply Installed 2400 W @ 56 VDC
IEEE 802.3at Class 4 (30 W /port) 80 ports Maximum
PoE Mode
Table 48. PoE Mode on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card
IEEE 802.3af / IEEE 802.3at: Alternative Mode A
369
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions:
Table 49. Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions
EMI/RFI FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A,

EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3,
CISPR Class A, VCCI Class A,
AS/NZS Class A
Immunity EN55024
Electrical Safety EN60950-1 (TUV), UL60950-1

(cULus), EN60825
Safety Agency Approvals cULus, TUV, C-TICK, CE
370
Port Pinouts
This section has the pinouts for the RJ-45 and RJ point 5 ports on the
following devices:

 NET MGMT port on the AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Card.
Figure 211 illustrates the pin layouts for the ports.
RJ45 Port RJ Point 5 Port
Figure 211. Pin Numbers for RJ-45 and RJ Point 5 Ports (Front View)
Table 50 lists the pin signals when a twisted-pair port is operating in the
MDI configuration.
Table 50. MDI Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX)
Pin Signal
1 TX+
2 TX-
3 RX+
6 RX-
Table 51 on page 372 lists the port pin signals for the MDI-X configuration.
371
Table 51. MDI-X Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX)
Pin Signal
1 RX+
2 RX-
3 TX+
6 TX-
Table 52 lists the port pin signals for twisted pair ports operating at 1000
Mbps or 10 Gbps.
Table 52. 1000Base-T or 10GBase-T Connector Pinouts
Pin Pair Signal
1 1 TX and RX+
2 1 TX and RX-
3 2 TX and RX+
4 3 TX and RX+
5 3 TX and RX-
6 2 TX and RX-
7 4 TX and RX+
8 4 TX and RX-
372
Fiber Optic Specifications of the AT-StackOP/0.3 and AT-StackOP/9.0

Transceivers
Table 53 lists the fiber optic port specifications for the AT-StackOP/0.3
transceiver.
Table 53. Fiber Optic Port Specifications for the AT-StackOP/0.3 Module
General
Maximum Distances 33 m with 62.5/125 µm (core/

cladding) multimode fiber optic
cable
300 m with 50/125 µm (core/
cable
Fiber Optic Cable 50/125 µm or 62.5/125 µm (core/

cable
Transmitter
Wavelength 850 nm
Output Optical Power -7.3 dBm min.
Receiver
Wavelength 850 nm
Maximum Sensitivity -9.9 dBm
Maximum Input Power -1 dBm
Table 54 lists the fiber optic port specifications for the AT-StackOP/9.0
transceiver.
Table 54. Fiber Optic Port Specifications for the AT-StackOP/9.0

Transceiver
General
Maximum Distances 9 km
Fiber Optic Cable 9/125 µm (core/cladding) single-

mode fiber optic cable
373
Table 54. Fiber Optic Port Specifications for the AT-StackOP/9.0

Transceiver (Continued)
Transmitter
Wavelength 1310 nm
Output Optical Power -8.2 dBm min.

+0.5 dBm max.
Receiver
Wavelength 1310 nm
Maximum Sensitivity -14.4 dBm
Maximum Input Power 0.5 dBm
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Layer 3+ Chassis Switch

This product meets the following standards

U.S. Federal Communications Commission

European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances

Warning: In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in

Electrical Safety: EN60950-1 (TUV), UL 60950-1 (CULUS), EN60825

Safety Agency Approvals: CULUS, TUV, C-TICK, CE

Laser Safety EN60825

Translated Safety Statements

Section I: Hardware Overview ................................................................................ 19

Section II: Installing the Chassis ........................................................................... 103

Installing Expansion Modules in AT-SBx81XLEM Ethernet Line Cards .........................................................158

Replacing AT-SBx81CFC960 Controller Fabric Cards .................................................................................. 295

Section III: Building a Stack with VCStack Plus ................................................ 317

Figure 1: AT-SBx8112 Chassis ........................................................................................................................................... 22

Figure 50: Removing the Shipping Brace .......................................................................................................................... 125

Table 1. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRSYS2 Power Supplies ...........................................................29

Table 50. MDI Pin Signals (10Base-T or 100Base-TX) ....................................................................................................371

 “Structure of the Installation Guide” on page 16

Structure of the Installation Guide

This guide has the following three sections:

 Section I: Hardware Overview

The chapters in this section describe the hardware components of the

 Section II: Installing the Chassis

The chapters in this section contain the hardware installation

 Section III: Building a Stack with the VCStack Plus Feature

Safety Symbols Used in this Document

This document uses the following conventions.

Contacting Allied Telesis

 24/7 Online Support — Enter our interactive support center to

For sales or corporate information, go to www.alliedtelesis.com/

This section contains the following chapters:

 Chapter 1, “Chassis and Power Supplies” on page 21

Chassis and Power Supplies

This chapter describes the Layer 3+ SwitchBlade x8112 Chassis Switch in

 “AT-SBx8112 Chassis” on page 22

The SwitchBlade x8112 product is a modular Layer 3+ Ethernet switch.

The AT-SBx8112 Chassis is shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1. AT-SBx8112 Chassis

The chassis has slots for the following components:

 Ten Ethernet line cards

The chassis components are identified in Figure 2 on page 23 and Figure

22 Section I: Hardware Overview

Slots for Ethernet Slots for Ethernet

Shipping Brace ESD Wrist AT-SBxFAN12

Figure 2. Front View of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis

Section I: Hardware Overview 23

Grounding AC Power Power Supply

Figure 3. Rear View of the AT-SBx8112 Chassis

Figure 4 is an example of a fully populated chassis.

Figure 4. AT-SBx8112 Chassis with Line Cards, Controller Cards, and

24 Section I: Hardware Overview

Slots for the Ethernet Line and Controller Cards

Slot 1 - ELC Slot 2 - ELC

Slot 3 - ELC Slot 4 - ELC

Slot 5 - CFC Slot 6 - CFC

Slot 7 - ELC Slot 8 - ELC

Slot 9 - ELC Slot 10 - ELC