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Electrical Safety and Emissions Standards
Laser SafetyEN60825
This product meets the following standards.
U.S. Federal Communications Commission
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.
Note: Modifications or changes not expressly approved of by the manufacturer or the FCC, can void your right to operate
this equipment.
Industry Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances
(RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment
This Allied Telesis RoHS-compliant product conforms to the European Union Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous
Substances (RoHS) in Electrical and Electronic Equipment. Allied Telesis ensures RoHS conformance by requiring
supplier Declarations of Conformity, monitoring incoming materials, and maintaining manufacturing process controls.
EMI/RFI Emissions: FCC Class A, EN55022 Class A, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, CISPR Class A,
VCCI Class A, AS/NZS Class A
Warning: In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Immunity: EN55024
Electrical Safety: EN60950-1 (TUV), UL 60950-1 (
Safety Agency Approvals:
CULUS
, TUV, C-TICK, CE
CULUS
), EN60825
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Translated Safety Statements
Important: The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is available in a PDF
document titled “Translated Safety Statements” on our web site at
http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support.
Ethernet Line and Control Cards Slots....................................................................................................... 25
Power Supply Slots .................................................................................................................................... 25
AT-SBx31GT24 Line Card................................................................................................................................ 27
AT-SBx31GT40 Line Card................................................................................................................................ 28
AT-SBx31GP24 PoE Line Card........................................................................................................................29
AT-SBx31GS24 SFP Line Card ....................................................................................................................... 30
AT-SBx31GC40 Line Card ...............................................................................................................................31
AT-SBx31XZ4 XFP Line Card ..........................................................................................................................33
AT-SBx31XS6 SFP+ Line Card........................................................................................................................ 34
Maximum Distance.....................................................................................................................................36
Straight-through or Crossover Cabling....................................................................................................... 37
Port Pinouts................................................................................................................................................38
Power over Ethernet on the AT-SBx31GP24 Line Card...................................................................................39
Power Budgeting........................................................................................................................................ 40
Port Numbers on the AT-SBx31GC40 Line Card .............................................................................................42
Port LEDs on the Ethernet Line Cards .............................................................................................................44
AT-SBx31GT24 Line Card .........................................................................................................................44
AT-SBx31GT40 Line Card .........................................................................................................................45
AT-SBx31GP24 Line Card ......................................................................................................................... 46
AT-SBx31GS24 Line Card ......................................................................................................................... 48
AT-SBx31GC40 Line Card......................................................................................................................... 49
AT-SBx31XZ4 Line Card............................................................................................................................ 51
AT-SBx31XS6 Line Card ...........................................................................................................................51
AT-SBx31CFC Central Fabric Controller Card................................................................................................. 53
SYS Status LEDs ....................................................................................................................................... 54
SBx STATUS LEDs....................................................................................................................................55
NET MGMT Port ........................................................................................................................................58
NET MGMT LED ........................................................................................................................................ 60
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Console (RS-232) Port .............................................................................................................................. 60
SD Status LED .......................................................................................................................................... 61
USB Port.................................................................................................................................................... 61
Power Supplies ................................................................................................................................................ 62
Selecting a Site for the SwitchBlade x3112 ..................................................................................................... 74
Chapter 3: Installing the Chassis in an Equipment Rack .......................................................................... 77
Required Tools and Material............................................................................................................................ 78
Preparing the Equipment Rack ........................................................................................................................ 79
Unpacking the AT-SBx3112 Chassis ............................................................................................................... 82
Adjusting the Equipment Rack Brackets .......................................................................................................... 84
Installing the AT-SBx3112 Chassis in the Equipment Rack............................................................................. 86
Removing the Shipping Brace ......................................................................................................................... 89
Installing the Chassis Grounding Lug .............................................................................................................. 90
Chapter 4: Installing the Power Supplies ................................................................................................... 93
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) ........................................................................................... 94
Installing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC System Power Supply............................................................................ 95
Installing the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supply ...................................................................................... 101
Installing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply....................................................................................... 107
Chapter 5: Installing the AT-SBx31CFC Card and Ethernet Line Cards ................................................ 113
Installing the AT-SBx31CFC Central Fabric Controller Card ......................................................................... 114
Installing the Ethernet Line Cards .................................................................................................................. 120
Installing the Blank Slot Covers ..................................................................................................................... 124
Chapter 6: Installing the Transceivers and Cabling the Ports ................................................................ 127
Guidelines to Cabling the AT-SBx31GP24, AT-SBx31GT24, and AT-SBx31GT40 Line Cards .................... 128
Connecting Cables to the AT-SBx31GT40 Line Card ............................................................................. 129
Guidelines to Installing SFP, SFP+, CSFP, and XFP Transceivers............................................................... 131
Installing SFP Transceivers in the AT-SBx31GS24 Line Card ...................................................................... 132
Installing SFP and CSFP Transceivers in the AT-SBx31GC40 Line Card..................................................... 136
Installing SFP+ Transceivers in the AT-SBx31XS6 Line Card.......................................................................140
Installing AT-SP10TW Cables in the AT-SBx31XS6 Line Card ..................................................................... 144
Installing XFP Transceivers in the AT-SBx31XZ4 Line Card ......................................................................... 147
Cabling the NET MGMT Port on the AT-SBx31CFC Card............................................................................. 151
Chapter 7: Powering On the Chassis ........................................................................................................ 153
Verifying the Installation................................................................................................................................. 154
Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply ................................................................................ 155
Powering on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supply................................................................................. 158
Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply ................................................................... 161
Choosing a Method for Attaching the Grounding Wire ............................................................................ 163
Connecting the Grounding Wire with the Grounding Terminal ................................................................ 163
Connecting the Grounding Wire with Bare Wire...................................................................................... 166
Choosing a Method for Attaching the Power Wires.................................................................................167
Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Straight Terminals ................................................................. 168
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Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Right Angle Terminals............................................................175
Connecting Bare DC Power Wires...........................................................................................................180
Monitoring the Initialization Process ...............................................................................................................184
Using the LEDs to Monitor the Initialization Process ............................................................................... 185
Using the Console Port to Monitor the Initialization Process ...................................................................186
Chapter 8: Verifying the Hardware Operations of the Chassis ...............................................................189
Using the LEDs to Verify the Chassis.............................................................................................................190
Using Local Management to Verify the Chassis.............................................................................................192
Starting a Local Management Session .................................................................................................... 192
Entering the Management Software Commands ..................................................................................... 193
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supplies ................................................................... 198
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply ............................................................................................................ 199
Ethernet Line Cards........................................................................................................................................201
Power Over Ethernet ......................................................................................................................................205
Power Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 216
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications ....................................................................................219
Port Pinouts ....................................................................................................................................................220
Figure 2: Ethernet Line Cards and AT-SBx31CFC Central Fabric Controller Card......................................... 20
Figure 3: Ethernet Line Cards and AT-SBx31CFC Central Fabric Controller Card (Continued) ..................... 21
Figure 4: Power Supply Units .......................................................................................................................... 21
Figure 5: Fan Module ...................................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 6: Front View of the AT-SBx3112 Chassis ........................................................................................... 23
Figure 7: Rear View of the AT-SBx3112 Chassis............................................................................................ 24
Figure 8: AT-SBx3112 Chassis with Line Cards, Control Cards, and Power Supplies ................................... 24
Figure 9: Slots for the Ethernet Line and Control Cards.................................................................................. 25
Figure 10: Power Supply Slots ........................................................................................................................ 25
Figure 11: AT-SBx31GT24 Line Card ............................................................................................................. 27
Figure 12: AT-SBx31GT40 Line Card ............................................................................................................. 28
Figure 13: AT-SBx31GP24 PoE Line Card ..................................................................................................... 29
Figure 14: AT-SBx31GS24 SFP Line Card ..................................................................................................... 30
Figure 15: AT-SBx31GC40 Line Card ............................................................................................................. 31
Figure 16: AT-SBx31XZ4 XFP Line Card........................................................................................................ 33
Figure 17: AT-SBx31XS6 Line Card................................................................................................................ 34
Figure 18: Port Numbers for Slots with CSFP Transceivers ........................................................................... 42
Figure 19: Port Numbers for Slots with Standard SFP Transceivers .............................................................. 43
Figure 20: Port LEDs on the AT-SBx31GT24 Line Card ................................................................................. 44
Figure 21: Port LEDs on an RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for the AT-SBx31GT40 Line Card ......................... 45
Figure 22: Link/Activity LED on an RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for the AT-SBx31GT40 Line Card............... 45
Figure 23: Port LEDs on the AT-SBx31GP24 PoE Line Card ......................................................................... 46
Figure 24: Port LEDs on the AT-SBx31GS24 SFP Line Card......................................................................... 48
Figure 25: LEDs for the AT-SBx31GC40 Line Card ........................................................................................ 49
Figure 26: LEDs for the AT-SBx31GC40 Line Card, with CSFP Transceivers ............................................... 49
Figure 27: LEDs for the AT-SBx31GC40 Line Card, with SFP Transceivers .................................................. 50
Figure 28: Transceiver Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx31XZ4 XFP Line Card ........................................................ 51
Figure 29: SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx31XS6 Line Card.......................................................................... 51
Figure 30: AT-SBx31CFC Central Fabric Controller Card............................................................................... 54
Figure 144: Connecting the Management Cable to the Console RS-232 Port .............................................. 192
Figure 145: SHOW SYSTEM Command ....................................................................................................... 193
Figure 146: SHOW PSU Command .............................................................................................................. 194
Figure 147: SHOW FANMODULE Command ............................................................................................... 195
Figure 148: SHOW CARD Command ........................................................................................................... 195
Figure 149: Pin Numbers for the RJ-45 and Point 5 Ports (Front View)........................................................ 220
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Tab les
Table 1. Twisted Pair Cable for the AT-SBx31GT24 and AT-SBx31GT40 Line Cards .................................. 36
Table 2. Twisted Pair Cable for the AT-SBx31GP24 Line Card ..................................................................... 37
Table 3. IEEE802.3af and IEEE802.3at Powered Device Classes ................................................................ 39
Table 4. Maximum Number of Powered Devices ........................................................................................... 40
Table 5. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx31GT24 Line Card ................................................................................... 44
Table 6. Port LEDs for the AT-SBx31GT40 Line Card ................................................................................... 46
Table 7. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx31GP24 PoE Line Card ........................................................................... 47
Table 8. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx31GS24 SFP Line Card ........................................................................... 48
Table 9. Transceiver Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx31GC40 Line Card ............................................................... 50
Table 10. Transceiver Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx31XZ4 XFP Line Card ........................................................ 51
Table 11. SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx31XS6 Line Card .......................................................................... 52
Table 12. SYS (System) Status LEDs ............................................................................................................ 54
Table 13. SBx STATUS LEDs ........................................................................................................................ 55
Table 14. Features that Use the NET MGMT Port ......................................................................................... 58
Table 15. NET MGMT Port LED ..................................................................................................................... 60
Table 16. SD Status LED ............................................................................................................................... 61
Table 17. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply ........................................................................ 63
Table 18. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply ....................................................................... 64
Table 19. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supply ....................................................................... 64
Table 20. AT-SBxFAN12 Module LED ........................................................................................................... 65
Table 21. Power Supply Interface LED .......................................................................................................... 66
Table 22. Card Types in the Management Software ...................................................................................... 67
Table 23. Management Software Releases for the Hardware Components .................................................. 68
Table 24. Front Panel to Rack Rail Dimensions ............................................................................................. 84
This guide contains the hardware installation instructions for the
SwitchBlade x3112 switch. This preface contains the following sections:
“Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 16
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 17
This version of the installation guide applies to release 17.0 of the
SwitchBlade x3112 Management Software. The latest release of the
management software is available from the Restricted Software
Downloads web page on the Allied Telesis web site, at
www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software/restricted.
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Note
Caution
Warning
Warning
Safety Symbols Used in this Document
This document uses the following conventions.
Notes provide additional information.
Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in equipment damage or loss of data.
Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in bodily injury.
Laser warnings inform you that an eye or skin hazard exists due to
the presence of a Class 1 laser device.
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Contacting Allied Telesis
If you need assistance with this product, you may contact Allied Telesis
technical support by going to the Support & Services section of the Allied
Telesis web site at www.alliedtelesis.com/support. You can find links for
the following services on this page:
24/7 Online Support — Enter our interactive support center to
search for answers to your product questions in our knowledge
database, to check support tickets, to learn about RMAs, and to
contact Allied Telesis technical experts.
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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.
SwitchBlade x3112 Installation Guide
Documentation — View the most recent installation and user
guides, software release notes, white papers, and data sheets for
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Software Downloads — Download the latest software releases for
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For sales or corporate information, go to www.alliedtelesis.com/purchase and select your region.
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Chapter 1
Note
Overview
This chapter describes the SwitchBlade x3112 product in the following
sections:
“Introduction” on page 20
“AT-SBx3112 Chassis” on page 23
“AT-SBx31GT24 Line Card” on page 27
“AT-SBx31GT40 Line Card” on page 28
“AT-SBx31GP24 PoE Line Card” on page 29
“AT-SBx31GS24 SFP Line Card” on page 30
“AT-SBx31GC40 Line Card” on page 31
“AT-SBx31XZ4 XFP Line Card” on page 33
“AT-SBx31XS6 SFP+ Line Card” on page 34
“10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports” on page 35
“Power over Ethernet on the AT-SBx31GP24 Line Card” on page 39
“Port Numbers on the AT-SBx31GC40 Line Card” on page 42
“Port LEDs on the Ethernet Line Cards” on page 44
“AT-SBx31CFC Central Fabric Controller Card” on page 53
“Power Supplies” on page 62
“AT-SBxFAN12 Module” on page 65
“Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers)” on page 66
“Module Names in the Management Software” on page 67
“Management Software Releases for the Hardware Components” on
page 68
This version of the installation guide applies to release 17.0 of the
SwitchBlade x3112 Management Software. The latest release of the
management software is available from the Restricted Software
Downloads web page on the Allied Telesis web site, at
www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software/restricted.
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Slots for ten Ethernet line cards, two control
cards, two system power supplies, and two
Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) power
supplies.
AT-SBx31GT24 Ethernet Line Card with 24
10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports.
AT-SBx31GP24 Ethernet Line Card with 24
10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports, with
PoE+.
AT-SBx31GS24 Ethernet Line Card with 24
slots for 100 or 1000Mbps, fiber optic or
twisted pair SFP transceivers.
AT-SBx31GT40 Ethernet Line Card with 40
10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair ports, with
RJ point 5 connectors.
Introduction
The SwitchBlade x3112 product is a modular Gigabit and 10 Gigabit
Ethernet switch. The main components are the AT-SBx3112 Chassis,
Ethernet line cards, a control card, a system power supply, a Power over
Ethernet Plus (PoE+) power supply, and a fan module. The AT-SBx3112
Chassis is shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. AT-SBx3112 Chassis
The Ethernet line cards and AT-SBx31CFC Central Fabric Controller card
are shown in Figure 2 here and Figure 3 on page 21.
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Figure 2. Ethernet Line Cards and AT-SBx31CFC Central Fabric
Controller Card
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AT-SBx31XZ4 Ethernet Line Card with four
slots for 10Gbps, fiber optic XFP
transceivers.
AT-SBx31XS6 Ethernet Line Card with six
slots for 10Gbps, fiber optic SFP+
transceivers or Twinax direct connect
cables.
AT-SBx31CFC Central Fabric Controller
card
AT-SBx31GC40 Ethernet Line Card with 20
slots for 1000Mbps standard SFP or
compact SFP (CSFP) BiDi transceivers.
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply for the
Ethernet line cards, controller modules, and
fan module.
AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supply with
1200 W PoE budget for the ports on the ATSBx31GP24 PoE Ethernet Line Card.
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply for the
Ethernet line cards, controller modules, and
fan module.
Figure 3. Ethernet Line Cards and AT-SBx31CFC Central Fabric
Controller Card (Continued)
The three power supplies are shown in Figure 4.
Figure 4. Power Supply Units
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AT-SBxFAN12 Module, the cooling unit for
the chassis
The fan module is shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5. Fan Module
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AT-SBx3112 Chassis
Note
The AT-SBx3112 Chassis is a 7RU unit. It has slots for ten Ethernet line
cards, two control cards, two system power supply modules, and two PoE
power supply modules. The chassis components are identified in Figure 6
here and Figure 7 on page 24.
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Figure 6. Front View of the AT-SBx3112 Chassis
Do not remove the shipping brace from the front of the chassis until
after the unit is installed in the equipment rack. You might bend the
chassis and cause misalignment of the slots and card guides if you
lift the chassis into the equipment rack without the shipping brace.
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Figure 7. Rear View of the AT-SBx3112 Chassis
Figure 8 is an example of a fully populated chassis.
Figure 8. AT-SBx3112 Chassis with Line Cards, Control Cards, and Power
Supplies
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Slot 0 - Line Card
Slot 2 - Line Card
Slot 4 - Control Card
Slot 6 - Line Card
Slot 8 - Line Card
Slot 10 - Line Card
Slot 1 - Line Card
Slot 3 - Line Card
Slot 5 - Control Card
Slot 7 - Line Card
Slot 9 - Line Card
Slot 11 - Line Card
Slot A
Power Supply
AT-SBxPWRPOE1
Slot B
Power Supply
AT-SBxPWRPOE1
Slot C
Power Supply
AT-SBxPWRSYS1
Slot D
Power Supply
AT-SBxPWRSYS1
Ethernet Line
and Control
Cards Slots
The chassis has slots for ten Ethernet line cards and two AT-SBx31CFC
Central Fabric Controller cards. The slot definitions are predefined and
may not be changed. Figure 9 identifies the slots, which are numbered
starting with 0.
Figure 9. Slots for the Ethernet Line and Control Cards
Slots 0 to 3 and 6 to 11 are for the Ethernet line cards. The cards may be
installed in any order or variety in the slots.
Power Supply
Slots 4 and 5 are for the AT-SBx31CFC Central Fabric Controller card, of
which there must be at least one in the chassis. You may add a second
controller to add redundancy or to increase the available traffic bandwidth
of the chassis.
The chassis has four power supply slots, labelled A to D, across the top of
Slots
the front of the chassis.
Figure 10. Power Supply Slots
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Note
The two right hand slots are for the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 Power Supply,
which supplies power to the Ethernet line cards, control modules, and fan
module. The only chassis component not powered by the module is the
PoE feature on the twisted pair ports of the AT-SBx31GP24 PoE Line
Card.
There are AC and DC versions of the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 Power Supply.
Refer to Figure 4 on page 21 for illustrations of the modules.
A single AT-SBxPWRSYS1 Power Supply can support a fully populated
chassis. However, you may install two power supplies to add power
redundancy to the unit.
The two left hand slots are for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply. This
unit provides PoE for the ports on the AT-SBx31GP24 Line Card. (It
should be noted that the line card also needs the AT-SBxPWRSYS1
Power Supply to operate its switching functions.) You may install two ATSBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies in the chassis to increase the amount of
available PoE power.
The AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply is not compatible with the
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC or AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supply.
You should not operate the chassis with both AC and DC 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.
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AT-SBx31GT24 Line Card
The AT-SBx31GT24 Line Card, shown in Figure 11, is a Gigabit Ethernet
switch.
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
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Figure 11. AT-SBx31GT24 Line Card
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:
– 10240 octets for tagged and untagged traffic
between ports on the same line card
– 10232 octets for untagged traffic between ports on
different line cards
– 10236 octets for tagged traffic between ports on
different line cards
Non-blocking full-wire speed switching on all packet sizes, with two
AT-SBx31CFC Central Fabric Controller cards
Hot swappable
The cable requirements for the ports on the AT-SBx31GT24 Line Card are
listed in Table 1 on page 36.
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AT-SBx31GT40 Line Card
The AT-SBx31GT40 Line Card, shown in Figure 12, is a Gigabit Ethernet
switch.
Here are the main features of the line card:
40 10/100/1000Base-T ports
RJ point 5 connectors
100 meters (328 feet) maximum operating distance per port
Figure 12. AT-SBx31GT40 Line Card
Auto-Negotiation for speed
Full-duplex mode only
Automatic MDIX detection for ports operating at 10/100Base-TX,
(Automatic MDIX detection does not apply to 1000Base-T
operation.)
Port Link/Activity (L/A) LEDs
32K entry MAC address table
32 Mb buffer memory
Jumbo frame support:
– 10240 octets for tagged and untagged traffic
between ports on the same line card
– 10232 octets for untagged traffic between ports on
different line cards
– 10236 octets for tagged traffic between ports on
different line cards
Non-blocking full-wire speed switching on all packet sizes, with two
AT-SBx31CFC Central Fabric Controller cards
Hot swappable
The ports on the line card do not support half-duplex operation.
The cable requirements for the ports on the AT-SBx31GT40 Line Card are
listed in Table 1 on page 36.
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AT-SBx31GP24 PoE Line Card
The AT-SBx31GP24 PoE Line Card, shown in Figure 13, is a Gigabit
Ethernet switch with Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) on all the ports.
Figure 13. AT-SBx31GP24 PoE Line Card
Here are the main features of the line card:
24 10/100/1000Base-T ports
RJ-45 connectors
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100 meters (328 feet) maximum operating distance per port
Auto-Negotiation for speed and duplex mode
Automatic MDIX detection for ports operating at 10/100Base-TX,
(Automatic MDIX detection does not apply to 1000Base-T
operation.)
Port Link/Activity (L/A) and PoE+ LEDs
16K entry MAC address table
12 Mb buffer memory
PoE+ on all of the ports
Up to 30W per port for PoE+
PoE device classes 0 to 4
Jumbo frame support:
– 10240 octets for tagged and untagged traffic
between ports on the same line card
– 10232 octets for untagged traffic between ports on
different line cards
– 10236 octets for tagged traffic between ports on
different line cards
Non-blocking full-wire speed switching on all packet sizes, with two
AT-SBx31CFC Central Fabric Controller cards
Hot swappable
The cable requirements of the PoE ports on the AT-SBx31GP24 Ethernet
Line Card are given in Table 2 on page 37.
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AT-SBx31GS24 SFP Line Card
The AT-SBx31GS24 SFP Line Card, shown in Figure 14, is a Gigabit
Ethernet switch.
Figure 14. AT-SBx31GS24 SFP Line Card
Here are the main features of the line card:
24 slots for small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceivers
Supports 100Base-FX or 1000Base-SX/LX fiber optic transceivers
Supports 100Base-BX or 1000Base-LX bidirectional (BiDi) fiber
optic transceivers
Supports 10/100/1000Base-T or 1000Base-T twisted pair
transceivers
Port Link/Activity (L/A) LEDs
32K entry MAC address table
16 Mb buffer memory
Jumbo frame support:
– 10240 octets for tagged and untagged traffic
between ports on the same line card
– 10232 octets for untagged traffic between ports on
different line cards
– 10236 octets for tagged traffic between ports on
different line cards
Non-blocking full-wire speed switching on all packet sizes, with two
AT-SBx31CFC Central Fabric Controller cards.
Hot swappable
Contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for a list of supported
transceivers.
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AT-SBx31GC40 Line Card
Note
The AT-SBx31GC40 Line Card, shown in Figure 15, is a Gigabit Ethernet
switch.
Here are the main features of the line card:
Twenty slots for 1000 Mbps, standard SFP or compact SFP
(CSFP) bidirectional (BiDi) transceivers
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Figure 15. AT-SBx31GC40 Line Card
Adheres to the CSFP Multi-Source Agreement (MSA) standard,
Option 2, which defines support for both SFP and CSFP
transceivers
Standard 10/100/1000Base-T twisted pair SFP transceivers are only
supported at 1000 Mbps.
Port Link/Activity (L/A) LEDs
32K entry MAC address table
32 Mb buffer memory
Jumbo frame support:
– 10240 octets for tagged and untagged traffic
between ports on the same line card
– 10232 octets for untagged traffic between ports on
different line cards
– 10236 octets for tagged traffic between ports on
different line cards
Non-blocking full-wire speed switching on all packet sizes, with two
AT-SBx31CFC Central Fabric Controller cards
Hot swappable
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The AT-SBx31GC40 Line Card does not support 10 or 100 Mbps
transceivers.
The AT-SBx31GC40 Line Card has twenty slots for standard SFP or
CSFP transceivers, and supports twenty or forty networking ports,
depending on the types of transceivers. The line card has twenty ports
when the slots have standard SFP transceivers, because each SFP
transceiver functions as one port. In contrast, the line card has forty ports
when the twenty slots have CSFP transceivers, because the two fiber
connectors on a CSFP transceiver 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 twenty slots
in the line card. You may install a combination of SFP and CSFP
transceivers.
Contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for a list of supported
transceivers.
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AT-SBx31XZ4 XFP Line Card
The AT-SBx31XZ4 XFP Line Card, shown in Figure 16, is a 10 Gigabit
Ethernet switch.
– 10232 octets for untagged traffic between ports on
different line cards
– 10236 octets for tagged traffic between ports on
different line cards
Non-blocking full-wire speed switching on all packet sizes, with two
AT-SBx31CFC Control Cards
Hot swappable
Contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for a list of supported
transceivers.
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AT-SBx31XS6 SFP+ Line Card
The AT-SBx31XS6 Line Card, shown in Figure 17, is a 10 Gigabit
Ethernet switch.
Here are the main features of the line card:
Six slots for 10Gbps SFP+ transceivers
Supports 10GBase-SR/LR fiber optic transceivers
Figure 17. AT-SBx31XS6 Line Card
Supports AT-SP10TW direct connect twisted pair cables with
SFP+ transceiver-style connectors
Port Link/Activity (L/A) LEDs
32K entry MAC address table
16 Mb buffer memory
Jumbo frame support:
– 10240 octets for tagged and untagged traffic
between ports on the same line card
– 10232 octets for untagged traffic between ports on
different line cards
– 10236 octets for tagged traffic between ports on
different line cards
Hot swappable
Contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for a list of supported
transceivers.
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Note
Note
Note
10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports
This section applies to the 10/100/1000Base-T ports on the ATSBx31GT24, AT-SBx31GT40, and AT-SBx31GP24 PoE Ethernet Line
Cards.
Connector TypeThe ports on the AT-SBx31GT24 and AT-SBx31GP24 Line Cards have 8-
pin RJ-45 connectors. The ports on the AT-SBx31GT40 Line Card have 8pin RJ point 5 connectors. The ports use four pins at 10 or 100 Mbps and
all eight pins at 1000 Mbps. The pin assignments are listed in “Port
Pinouts” on page 220.
SpeedThe ports can operate at 10, 100, or 1000 Mbps. The speeds can be set
automatically through Auto-Negotiation, the default setting, or manually
with the SwitchBlade x3112 Management Software.
Twisted-pair ports have to be set to Auto -negotiation to operate at
1000 Mbps. You cannot manually set twisted-pair ports to 1000
Mbps.
Duplex ModeThe twisted-pair ports on the AT-SBx31GT24 and AT-SBx31GP24 Line
Cards can operate in either half- or full-duplex mode at 10 or 100 Mbps.
Ports operating at 1000 Mbps can only operate in full-duplex mode. The
twisted-pair ports are IEEE 802.3u-compliant and Auto-Negotiate the
duplex mode setting.
You can disable Auto-Negotiation on the ports and set the duplex mode
manually.
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
SwitchBlade x3112 Management Software.
The ports on the AT-SBx31GT40 Line Card only support full-duplex
mode.
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Note
Maximum
Distance
Cable
Requirements
The ports have a maximum operating distance of 100 meters (328 feet).
The cable requirements for the ports on the AT-SBx31GT24 and ATSBx31GT40 Line Cards are listed in Table 1.
Table 1. Twisted Pair Cable for the AT-SBx31GT24 and AT-SBx31GT40
Line Cards
Cable Type10Mbps100Mbps1000Mbps
Standard TIA/EIA 568-Bcompliant Category 3 shielded
or unshielded cabling with 100
ohm impedance and a
frequency of 16 MHz.
Standard TIA/EIA 568-Acompliant Category 5 or TIA/
EIA 568-B-compliant Enhanced
Category 5 (Cat 5e) shielded or
unshielded cabling with 100
ohm impedance and a
frequency of 100 MHz.
YesYesNo
YesYesYes
Standard TIA/EIA 568-Bcompliant Category 6 or 6a
shielded cabling.
Patch cables for the AT-SBx31GT40 Line Card, in lengths of 1
meter and 3 meters with RJ point 5 and RJ-45 connectors, are
available from Allied Telesis. Contact your Allied Telesis sales
representative for information.
The cable requirements for the PoE ports on the AT-SBx31GP24 Ethernet
Line Card are given in Table 2 on page 37.
YesYesYes
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Table 2. Twisted Pair Cable for the AT-SBx31GP24 Line Card
10Mbps100Mbps1000Mbps
Cable Type
Standard TIA/EIA 568B-compliant Category 3
shielded or unshielded
cabling with 100 ohm
impedance and a
frequency of 16 MHz.
Standard TIA/EIA 568A-compliant Category 5
shielded or unshielded
cabling with 100 ohm
impedance and a
frequency of 100 MHz.
Standard TIA/EIA 568B-compliant Enhanced
Category 5 (Cat 5e)
shielded or unshielded
cabling with 100 ohm
impedance and a
frequency of 100 MHz.
Non-
PoE
YesNoNoYesNoNoNoNoNo
YesYe sNoYesYe sNoYesN oNo
YesYe sYesYe sYesYe sYesYe sYes
PoEPoE+
Non-
PoE
PoEPoE+
Non-
PoE
PoEPoE+
Standard TIA/EIA 568B-compliant Category 6
or 6a shielded cabling.
Automatic MDIX
Detection
Straight-through
or Crossover
Cabling
YesYe sYesYe sYesYe sYesYe sYes
The 10/100/1000 Mbps twisted-pair ports on the AT-SBx31GT24, ATSBx31GT40, and AT-SBx31GP24 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.
You may not disable automatic MDIX detection on the ports. For automatic
MDIX detection to work properly, it must also be present on the network
devices. Ports connected to network devices that do not support automatic
MDIX detection default to MDIX.
Here are the guidelines on whether to use straight-through or crossover
cables to connect network devices to the line cards:
You may use straight-through cables on ports that are connected
to network devices that operate at 1000 Mbps.
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Port PinoutsRefer to Table 40 on page 220 for the port pinouts of twisted-pair ports
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.
that operate at 10 or 100 Mbps in the MDI configuration and Table 41 on
page 220 for the MDI-X configuration. For port pinouts when a twisted-pair
port operates at 1000 Mbps, refer to Table 42 on page 221.
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Power over Ethernet on the AT-SBx31GP24 Line Card
This section applies only to the AT-SBx31GP24 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-SBx31GP24 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.
Powered Device
Classes
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.
The IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at standards define five powered device
classes. The classes are defined by the power requirements of the
powered devices. The classes are shown in Table 3. The AT-SBx31GP24
Line Card supports all five classes.
Table 3. IEEE802.3af and IEEE802.3at Powered Device Classes
Maximum
ClassUsage
0Default15.4W0.44W to
1Optional4.0W0.44W to 3.84W
2Optional7.0W3.84W to 6.49W
Power Output
on the PoE
Port
PD Power
Range
12.95W
3Optional15.4W6.49W to
12.95W
4Optional30.0W12.95W to
25.9W
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Note
Power BudgetingThe power for PoE is provided on the ports of the AT-SBx31GP24 Line
Cards is provided by the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply. It can provide
up to 1200 watts of power for powered devices. You may install up to two
power supplies in the chassis for a total of 2400 watts for the powered
devices that are connected.
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 4 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.
The maximum number of PoE ports in the SwitchBlade x3112
Switch is 240 ports.
Table 4. Maximum Number of Powered Devices
Maximum Number of
Class
077155
1240240
2171240
377155
44080
Ports with
One PoE PSU
(1200 W)
Maximum Number of
Ports with
Two PoE PSU’s
(2400 W)
PoE WiringThe 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.
1000BASE-T cables carry the network traffic on all eight strands of
the Ethernet cable.
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The PoE implementation on the AT-SBx31GP24 Line Card is Alternative
A, in which power is transmitted over strands 1, 2, 3, and 6.
PDs that comply with the IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at standards typically
support both power delivery methods. However, some legacy PDs support
only one power delivery method. Legacy devices that only support
Alternative B will not work with the AT-SBx31GP24 PoE Line Card. Legacy
devices are nodes manufactured before the IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at
standards were completed and, consequently, may not adhere to the
standards.
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Port 0Port 2
Port 1Port 3
Port Numbers on the AT-SBx31GC40 Line Card
The AT-SBx31GC40 Line Card has two port numbers for each transceiver
slot. The numbers are displayed on the front panel alongside and above
the slots in the top row and alongside and below the slots in the bottom
row. For instance, the first transceiver slot in the top row has the port
numbers 0 and 2 and the slot beneath it has the port numbers 1 and 3.
(The port numbers 2 and 4 are omitted from the first two slots in the top
row on the faceplate to allow for the model name.)
A transceiver uses either one or both port numbers of a slot, depending on
whether its a SFP or an CSFP transceiver. A CSFP transceiver is
assigned two port numbers because its two connectors function as
independent network connections. You may 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 0 and the right-hand connector is given the port number 2.
Figure 18 illustrates the port numbers for the first two slots when they
contain CSFP transceivers.
Figure 18. Port Numbers for Slots 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.
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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
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Port 0Port 4
Port 3Port 7
slot in the top row is port number 0 because it is the lower of the two port
numbers of the slot. To configure the transceiver, you have to specify port
0 in the management software. The switch marks the unused port number
of the slot, in this case port number 2, as masked or eclipsed to prevent
you from using it to manage the transceiver.
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 3 by
the switch. Port 1, the unused port number of the slot, is marked as
masked by the switch and cannot be used to configure the device.
Figure 19 illustrates the port numbers for the first four slots when they
contain standard SFP transceivers.
Figure 19. Port Numbers for Slots with Standard SFP Transceivers
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Port LEDs on the Ethernet Line Cards
The following sections define the port LEDs on the Ethernet line cards.
AT-SBx31GT24
Line Card
Each port on the AT-SBx31GT24 Line Card has two LEDs, but only one of
them is used. The LEDs are shown in Figure 20 and described in Table 5.
Figure 20. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx31GT24 Line Card
Table 5. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx31GT24 Line Card
LEDStateDescription
Solid GreenThe port has established an 1000 Mbps link
to a network device.
Flashing
Green
L/A
Right LED-This LED is not used.
Solid AmberThe port has established a 10 or 100 Mbps
Flashing
Amber
OffThe port has not established a link with
The port is transmitting or receiving data at
1000 Mbps.
link to a network device.
The port is transmitting or receiving data at
10 or 100.
another network device or the LEDs are
turned off. To turn on the LEDs, use the
eco-friendly button on the control card.
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LEDs
L/A LEDs
AT-SBx31GT40
Line Card
The LEDs for the ports on the AT-SBx31GT40 Line Card are found on the
RJ point 5 cable connectors. The LEDs are shown in Figure 21.
Figure 21. Port LEDs on an RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for the AT-
SBx31GT40 Line Card
Only the left LED on a connector is active. Refer to Figure 22. It displays
link and activity status information about a port, as described in Table 6 on
page 46. The right LED is not used.
Figure 22. Link/Activity LED on an RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for the AT-
SBx31GT40 Line Card
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Table 6. Port LEDs for the AT-SBx31GT40 Line Card
LEDStateDescription
Solid GreenThe port has established an 1000 Mbps link
to a network device.
AT-SBx31GP24
Line Card
Flashing
Green
L/A
Right LED -This LED is not used.
Each port on the AT-SBx31GP24 PoE Line Card has two LEDs. The LEDs
are shown in Figure 23 and described in Table 7 on page 47.
Solid AmberThe port has established a 10 or 100 Mbps
Flashing
Amber
OffThe port has not established a link with
The port is transmitting or receiving data at
1000 Mbps.
link to a network device.
The port is transmitting or receiving data at
10 or 100.
another network device or the LEDs are
turned off. To turn on the LEDs, use the
eco-friendly button on the control card.
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Figure 23. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx31GP24 PoE Line Card
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Table 7. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx31GP24 PoE Line Card
LEDStateDescription
Solid GreenThe port has established an 1000 Mbps link to a
network device.
L/A
PoE
Flashing
Green
The port is transmitting or receiving data at 1000
Mbps.
Solid AmberThe port has established a 10 or 100 Mbps link to
a network device.
Flashing
Amber
The port is transmitting or receiving data at 10 or
100 Mbps.
OffThe 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 on the
control card.
Green The switch is detecting a powered device (PD) on
the port and is delivering power to it.
Solid AmberThe switch has shutdown PoE+ on the port
because of a fault condition.
Flashing
Amber
The switch is detecting a PD on the port but is not
delivering power to it because the maximum power
budget has been reached.
PoEOffThis LED state can result from the following
conditions:
The port is not connected to a PD.
The PD is powered off.
The port is disabled in the management
software.
PoE is disabled on the port.
The LEDs on the Ethernet line cards are
turned off. To turn on the LEDs, use the
eco-friendly button.
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AT-SBx31GS24
Line Card
The SFP slots on the AT-SBx31GS24 SFP Line Card have one LED each,
as shown in Figure 24 and described in Table 8.
Figure 24. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx31GS24 SFP Line Card
Table 8. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx31GS24 SFP Line Card
LED StateDescription
Solid Green
The SFP transceiver in the slot has established a
link to a network device.
Blinking Green
Off
The SFP transceiver is transmitting and/or
receiving data.
This LED state can result from the following
conditions:
The transceiver slot is empty.
The SFP transceiver has not established a
link to a network device.
The LEDs on the Ethernet line cards are
turned off. To turn on the LEDs, use the
eco-friendly button.
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Second LED
Top Slot
Fourth LED
Top Slot
First LED
Bottom Slot
Third LED
Bottom Slot
Port 0
L/A LED
Port 2
L/A LED
Port 1
L/A LED
Port 3
L/A LED
AT-SBx31GC40
Line Card
The AT-SBx31GC40 Line Card has two LEDs for each slot. The LEDS,
which display link and activity information, are located between the slots,
in sets of four. The first and third LEDs of each set are for the bottom slot
and the second and fourth LEDs are for the top slot, as shown in
Figure 25.
Figure 25. LEDs for the AT-SBx31GC40 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 1, which is the left-hand fiber
connector on the bottom transceiver. The second LED displays the same
information for port 0, the left-hand fiber connector on the top transceiver.
The third and fourth LEDs display the same information for ports 3 and 2,
the right-hand connectors on the bottom and top transceivers,
respectively. See Figure 26.
Figure 26. LEDs for the AT-SBx31GC40 Line Card, with CSFP
Transceivers
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Port 0
L/A LED
Not used
Not Used
L/A LED
Port 3
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.
Figure 27. LEDs for the AT-SBx31GC40 Line Card, with SFP Transceivers
The LED states are described in Table 9.
Table 9. Transceiver Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx31GC40 Line Card
LEDStateDescription
Solid GreenThe SFP transceiver or CSFP transceiver fiber
port has established a link with a network device.
L/A
Flashing
Green
Off
The SFP transceiver or CSFP transceiver fiber
port is transmitting or receiving data.
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.
The LEDs on the Ethernet line cards are
turned off. To turn on the LEDs, use the
eco-friendly button.
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AT-SBx31XZ4
Line Card
Each XFP slot on the AT-SBx31XZ4 XFP Line Card has one LED. The
LED is shown in Figure 28 and described in Table 10.
Figure 28. Transceiver Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx31XZ4 XFP Line Card
Table 10. Transceiver Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx31XZ4 XFP Line Card
LEDStateDescription
Solid GreenThe XFP module has established a link with a
network device.
L/A
Flashing
Green
The XFP module is transmitting or receiving data
at 10 Gbps.
AT-SBx31XS6
Line Card
OffThe slot is empty or the XFP module has not
established a link with a network device.
The AT-SBx31XS6 Line Card has one LED for each SFP+ slot. The LED
is shown in Figure 29 and described in Table 11 on page 52.
Figure 29. SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx31XS6 Line Card
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Table 11. SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx31XS6 Line Card
LEDStateDescription
Solid GreenThe transceiver has established a link with a
network device.
L/A
Flashing
Green
The transceiver is transmitting or receiving data at
10 Gbps.
OffThe slot is empty or the transceiver has not
established a link with a network device.
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AT-SBx31CFC Central Fabric Controller Card
The AT-SBx31CFC Central Fabric Controller card has three primary
functions:
Chassis Management — The control card is used to monitor and
configure the Ethernet line cards in the chassis. You may manage
the chassis locally through the Console RS-232 port on the control
card or remotely using Telnet, Secure Shell (SSH), and SNMP
clients from workstations on your network.
Configuration Settings — The control card stores the configuration
settings of the Ethernet line cards and downloads the settings to
the cards when the chassis is powered on or new line cards are
installed. The settings are stored in a database file in nonvolatile
memory so that they are retained even when the chassis is reset or
powered off.
Backplane Control — The control card manages the backplane of
the chassis. The backplane is used by line cards to forward traffic
to each other, which occurs when the ingress and egress ports of
packets are located on different cards.
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A single control card provides 200 Gbps of backplane bandwidth.
You may install a second control card for a total of 400 Gbps of
backplane bandwidth.
Here are the guidelines to the control card:
The chassis must have at least one control card. The line cards do
not forward traffic without a control card in the chassis.
The chassis may have either one or two control cards.
Two control cards are recommended for redundancy and to
increase the backplane bandwidth from 200 to 400 Gbps.
The control cards must be installed in slots 4 and 5 in the chassis.
Here are other features of the AT-SBx31CFC Central Fabric Controller
card:
LEDs for monitoring the status of the Ethernet line cards.
Power-saving eco-friendly button for turning the port and status
LEDs on and off on the line cards and control cards.
Reset switch for resetting the chassis.
SD card slot for data storage and retrieval.
Console RS-232 for local management.
NET MGMT port and inband interface for remote Telnet, SSH, and
SNMP management.
Hot swappable.
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The components on the card are identified in Figure 30.
Figure 30. AT-SBx31CFC Central Fabric Controller Card
SYS Status LEDsThe SYS (System) Status LEDs on the AT-SBx31CFC Central Fabric
Controller card display general status information about the control card,
power supplies, and fan module. The LEDs are defined in Table 12.
Table 12. SYS (System) Status LEDs
LEDStateDescription
Solid GreenIndicates that the AT-SBx31CFC Central Fabric
Controller card is the active master control card
in the chassis.
M/S
Solid AmberIndicates that the control card is the inactive
master card or was disabled with the
management software.
Flashing
Amber
Indicates that the control card is initializing its
management software or synchronizing its
database with the active master card.
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Table 12. SYS (System) Status LEDs (Continued)
LEDStateDescription
Solid GreenIndicates that the power supplies are operating
properly.
PSU
FAN
Flashing
Amber
Indicates that a power supply is experiencing a
problem. Possible causes are:
The input AC voltage from a power source is
not within the normal operating range of a
power supply module.
The output DC voltage from a power supply
module to the line cards is not within the
normal operating range.
A power supply is experiencing high
temperature.
A power supply has failed.
Check the status LEDs on the individual power
supply modules to determine which module has a
fault condition.
Solid GreenIndicates that the fan module is operating
properly.
Flashing
Amber
Indicates that the fan module has a problem. One
or more of the fans is operating below the normal
operating range or has stopped.
SBx STATUS
LEDs
The SBx STATUS LEDs display general status information about the
Ethernet line cards and control cards. There is one LED for each slot. If the
chassis has two control cards, the SBx Status LEDs on both cards are
active. The states of the LEDs are defined in Table 13.
Table 13. SBx STATUS LEDs
LEDsStateDescription
OffIndicates that the slot is empty.
0 to 11
Solid GreenIndicates that the Ethernet line or control
card is operating normally.
Flashing GreenIndicates that the card is booting up, in test
mode, or loading the configuration settings.
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Table 13. SBx STATUS LEDs (Continued)
LEDsStateDescription
Solid AmberIndicates that the card is in an off-line,
reset, or disabled state. You may remove
the card from the chassis when it is in this
state. If the LED is solid amber for an
0 to 11
Flashing AmberIndicates that the card is reporting a fault
Ethernet line card, it may indicate that the
card cannot boot up because the control
card does not have the appropriate load file
and needs to be updated to the most recent
release of management software.
condition. Use the management commands
to determine the specific problem.
eco-friendly
Button
You use the eco-friendly button on the control card to turn the LEDs on or
off and test the LEDs. 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 all
of the LEDs on the control card, except for the M/S (Master/Slave) LED,
which is always on. The button does not control the LEDs on the fan
module and the power supply systems.
The eco-friendly button is also used to test the LEDs. The LEDs perform a
lamp test, flashing in alternating colors for three seconds, when you press
the button.
Reset ButtonYou may use the Reset button to reset either the control card or all of the
cards in the chassis. The action depends on the number of AT-SBx31CFC
Central Fabric Controller cards in the chassis and, if the chassis has two
control cards, whether you press the button on the active or inactive
master card.
The possible actions are described here:
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If the chassis has only one control card, pressing the Reset button
resets the control card and all of the Ethernet line cards in the
chassis. You may perform this function if the chassis and line
cards are experiencing a problem.
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Caution
Note
Note
Note
The control and Ethernet line cards do not forward network traffic for
a minimum of two minutes while they initialize their management
software and configure their parameter settings. Some network
traffic may be lost.
If the chassis has two control cards, pressing the Reset button on
the active master card resets the control card, but not the Ethernet
line cards. The inactive master control card immediately becomes
the new active master card and the Ethernet line cards continue to
forward traffic. The reset control card is unavailable for about two
minutes while it initializes its management software, after which it
becomes the inactive master card in the chassis.
The available bandwidth across the backplane of the chassis is
reduced from 400 to 200 Gbps for about two minutes while the reset
control card initializes its management software. This may reduce
network performance.
If you want the active and inactive master control cards to
exchange roles without having to reset the active card, use the
SWAP ACTIVITY command in the management software. Refer to
the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x3100 Series Switches for
information.
If the chassis has two control cards, pressing the Reset button on
the inactive master control card resets that card, but not the active
master control card or the Ethernet line cards.
The available bandwidth across the backplane of the chassis is
reduced from 400 to 200 Gbps for about two minutes while the
inactive master control card initializes its management software and
synchronizes its database with the active master control card. This
may reduce network performance.
To reset individual line cards in the chassis, use the RESTART
CARD command in the management software.
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NET MGMT
Port
The NET MGMT port is used by the control card to perform the features in
Table 14. The control card uses the port to access your network to
communicate with network devices, such as TFTP servers and Telnet and
SSH client workstations.
An alternative to using the NET MGMT port is to configure the inband
interface on the control card. The inband interface allows the card to
communicate with your network over the backplane and line cards in the
chassis.
You may use either the NET MGMT port or inband interface to give the
control card access to your network, but you may not use both. For
instructions on how to configure the NET MGMT port and inband interface,
refer to the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x3100 Series Switches.
Table 14. Features that Use the NET MGMT Port
FeatureDescription
PingUsed to test the NET MGMT port
for network connectivity.
FTP clientUsed with an FTP server on your
network to download files to or
upload files from the control card.
RADIUS clientUsed for remote management
authentication and 802.1x portbased network access control.
RMON with SNMPUsed with the RMON portion of
the MIB tree on an SNMP
workstation to remotely monitor
the switch.
Secure Shell serverUsed to remotely manage the
chassis with a Secure Shell client.
SNMPv1 and v2cUsed to remotely manage the
chassis with SNMP.
SNTP clientUsed to set the date and time on
the control card, from an NTP or
SNTP server on your network or
the Internet.
Syslog clientUsed to send the event messages
from the control card to syslog
servers on your network for
storage.
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Table 14. Features that Use the NET MGMT Port (Continued)
FeatureDescription
TACACS+ clientUsed with a TACACS+ server on
your network for remote
management authentication.
Telnet serverUsed to remotely manage the
chassis with a Telnet client.
TFTP clientUsed with a TFTP server on your
network to download files to or
upload files from the control card.
TRACEROUTEUsed to determine the
intermediate nodes (or hops) of
network paths.
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 this port are the same as the ports on the ATSBx31GT24 Line Card, given in Table 1 on page 36. For the port pinouts,
refer to “Port Pinouts” on page 220.
The port uses Auto-Negotiation to set its speed. You may not disable AutoNegotiation. To avoid a speed or duplex mode mismatch, you should
connect the port only to a device that also uses Auto-Negotiation. If
connected to a network device that does not support Auto-Negotiation, it
defaults to 10 Mbps, half-duplex mode.
The wiring configuration of the NET MGMT port is set automatically with
automatic MDIX detection. You may not disable automatic MDIX
detection. For automatic MDIX detection to work successfully, the network
device you connect to the port must also support the feature. If it does not,
the NET MGMT port defaults to MDIX. This may entail the use of a
crossover cable. Here are the guidelines to choosing straight-through or
crossover cabling for the port:
You may use a straight-through cable to connect the port to a
network device that operates at 1000 Mbps.
You may use a straight-through or crossover cable to connect the
port to a network device that supports automatic MDIX detection
and that operates at 10 or 100 Mbps.
You must use a straight-through cable to connect the port to a
network device that operates at 10 or 100 Mbps and has a fixed
wiring configuration of MDI.
You must use a crossover cable to connect the port to a network
device that operates at 10 or 100 Mbps and has a fixed wiring
configuration of MDIX.
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NET MGMT
LED
Console (RS-232)
Port
The Network Management (NET MGMT) port on the AT-SBx31CFC
Central Fabric Controller card has one Status LED. The states of the LED
are described in Table 15.
Table 15. NET MGMT Port LED
LEDStateDescription
Solid GreenThe port has a valid 1000 Mbps link.
Flashing
L/A
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.
Local management is referred to as out-of-band management because it
is not conducted over a network. Consequently, the AT-SBx31CFC
Central Fabric Controller card does not need an Internet Protocol (IP)
address for this type of management.
Green
Solid AmberThe port has a valid 10 or 100 Mbps link.
Flashing
Amber
The port is transmitting or receiving data at
1000 Mbps.
The port is transmitting or receiving data at
10 or 100 Mbps.
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 192 or the Software Reference for SwitchBlade x3100
Series Switches.
SD Card SlotThe secure digital (SD) memory slot is used for the following management
functions:
Store backup copies of the master configuration and database files
on the AT-SBx31CFC Central Fabric Controller card to an SD card
so that you can restore the current configuration or a previous
configuration, if needed.
Transfer master configuration files between control cards in
different chassis that are to have similar configurations.
Transfer application load files between control cards.
Store streaming log files.
An SD card is optional. The AT-SBx31CFC Central Fabric Controller card
can operate without a memory card.
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Note
Caution
The following SD flash memory cards are officially supported in this
release.
SanDisk 2GB Flash card
SanDisk 4GB SDHC Flash card
Other brands can be used but are not guaranteed to work.
For ordering information, contact your Allied Telesis sales representative
or visit our web site.
SD Status LEDThe SD Status LED on the AT-SBx31CFC Central Fabric Controller card is
described in Table 16.
Table 16. SD Status LED
LEDsStateDescription
OffThe SD slot is empty, the SD card is
improperly installed, or the SD slot was
deactivated in the SwitchBlade x3112
Management Software.
SD
Solid GreenThe SD card is properly installed in the
slot and ready to transfer data.
Flashing GreenThe AT-SBx31CFC Central Fabric
Controller card is retrieving or storing data
on the SD card.
Flashing AmberThe control card is detecting a problem
with the SD card. The card may be
installed improperly in the slot or there
may be a problem with the card itself.
To avoid losing data, do not remove an SD card when the SD status
LED is flashing green. Use the DEACTIVATE MEDIA command in
the SwitchBlade x3112 Management Software to disable the SD
card slot and wait for the SD status LED to turn off before removing
an SD card.
USB PortThe USB port is not supported at this time.
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Power Supplies
There are three power supplies:
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply: This module supports all the
hardware components in the chassis, except for the PoE feature
on the ports on the AT-SBx31GP24 Line Cards. A single power
supply can support a fully populated chassis, but you may install
two power supplies for power redundancy.
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply: This module has the same
function as the AC version, but is intended for DC power
applications.
AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply: This module provides the PoE
power for the ports on the AT-SBx31GP24 PoE Line Cards. The
module provides 1200 watts of power for PoE. You may install two
PoE power supplies in the chassis, for a total of 2,400 watts of
power.
See Figure 4, “Power Supply Units” on page 21 for illustrations of the
power supplies.
Here are the power supply guidelines:
Power supply modules are not included with the chassis and must
be purchased separately.
The AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC and DC Power Supplies are hot
swappable. If the chassis has two power supplies and one of them
fails, you do not have to power off the operational module to
replace the failed unit.
The AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supply is also hot swappable.
The AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC and DC Power Supplies are installed in
slots C and D on the front panel. If you are installing just one power
supply, you may install it in either slot. See Figure 4 on page 21.
AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies are installed in slots A and B.
The total number of powered devices the chassis can support on
the ports on AT-SBx31GP24 PoE Line Cards depends on the
number of AT-SBxPWRPOE1 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 Table 4 on page 40.
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Note
The AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply is not compatible with the
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supplies.
Consequently, the chassis should not contain both AC and DC
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.
Given that the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply is not
compatible with the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supply, a chassis
that contains one or more AT-SBx31GP24 PoE Line Cards should
use the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply, and not the DC
module, as the system power unit.
LEDsThe LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 Power Supply are described in
Table 17.
Table 17. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply
LEDStateDescription
Solid GreenThe power supply is receiving AC power that is
within the normal operating range.
AC
DC
Fault
OffThe power supply is not receiving power from the
AC power source.
Solid GreenThe DC power that the module is providing to the
chassis components is within the normal
operating range.
OffThe power supply is not generating DC power or
the power is outside the normal operating range.
Solid AmberThe power supply has detected a fault condition,
such as an under-voltage, or over-temperature
condition.
OffThe power supply is operating normally or is
powered off.
The LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply are described in
Table 18 on page 64.
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Table 18. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply
LEDStateDescription
Solid GreenThe power supply is receiving DC power that is
DC
within the normal operating range.
IN
OffThe power supply is not receiving power from the
DC power source.
Solid GreenThe DC power that the module is providing to the
DC
OUT
chassis components is within the normal
operating range.
OffThe power supply is not generating DC power or
the power is outside the normal operating range.
Solid AmberThe power supply has detected a fault condition,
such as an under-voltage, or over-temperature
Fault
condition.
OffThe power supply is operating normally or is
powered off.
The LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supply are described in
Table 19.
Table 19. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supply
LEDStateDescription
Solid GreenThe power supply is receiving AC power that is
within the normal operating range.
AC
OffThe power supply is not receiving power from the
AC power source.
Solid GreenThe DC power provided by the module over the
backplane to the AT-SBx31GP24 PoE Line Cards
and the powered devices is within the normal
DC
operating range.
OffThe power supply is not providing any DC power
or the power is not within the normal operating
range.
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Fault
Solid AmberThe power supply has detected a fault condition,
such as an under-voltage or over-temperature
condition.
OffThe power supply is operating normally or is
powered off.
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AT-SBxFAN12 Module
The AT-SBxFAN12 Module is the cooling unit for the chassis. It is a fieldreplaceable assembly that is factory installed and shipped with the ATSBx3112 Chassis.
The module is controlled by the AT-SBx31CFC Central Fabric Controller
card. The fan speeds are automatically adjusted according to the internal
operating temperature of the switch. The fans are at their lowest speed
when the ambient temperature coming into the fan is approximately 20° C.
The fan speeds increase to provide additional cooling as the ambient
temperature rises.
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Figure 31. AT-SBxFAN12 Module
LEDThe POWER LED on the AT-SBxFAN12 Module is described in Table 20.
Table 20. AT-SBxFAN12 Module LED
LEDStateDescription
Solid GreenThe AT-SBxFAN12 Module is receiving
Power
OFFThe AT-SBxFAN12 Module is not receiving
power.
power or has failed.
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Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers)
The chassis has two power supply interfaces, also referred to as optocouplers, in the lower right corner of the rear panel. The interfaces, labeled
Power Supply Interface, are used by the active master control card to
obtain status information from the power supplies. The interfaces are
shown in Figure 32.
Figure 32. Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers)
The control card uses the top interface to communicate with the power
supplies in slots A and C, and the bottom interface to communicate with
the power supplies in slots B and D.
The power supply interfaces are not hot swappable and should only be
serviced by an authorized service technician.
LEDEach interface has one LED, labeled Power. The LED is described in
Table 21.
Table 21. Power Supply Interface LED
LEDStateDescription
Solid GreenThe interface is operating normally.
Power
OffHere are the possible conditions of this LED
state:
The corresponding power supply
slots of the interface are empty.
The power supplies in the power
supply slots are powered off or have
failed.
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The power supplies in the power
supply slots are powered on and
functioning normally, but the power
supply interface has failed.
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Module Names in the Management Software
The line cards, control card, and fan module are referred to in the
management software by the card types in Table 22.
Table 22. Card Types in the Management Software
Model NumberCard Type
AT-SBx31GT24GE24RJ
AT-SBx31GT40GE40RJ
AT-SBx31GP24GE24POE
AT-SBx31GS24GE24SFP
AT-SBx31GC40GE40CSFP
AT-SBx31XZ4XE4
AT-SBx31XS6XE6SFP
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AT-SBx31CFCCFC200
AT-SBxFAN12FM4
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Management Software Releases for the Hardware Components
Table 23 lists the management software releases for the hardware
components of the SwitchBlade x3112 product.
Table 23. Management Software Releases for the Hardware
Components
Model NumberInitial Release
AT-SBx31GT2414.1
AT-SBx31GT4017.0
AT-SBx31GP2414.1
AT-SBx31GS2414.2
AT-SBx31GC4016.0
AT-SBx31XZ414.1
AT-SBx31XS615.1
AT-SBx31CFC14.1
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC14.1
AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC14.1
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC16.0
AT-SBxFAN1214.1
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Safety Precautions and Site Preparation
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 70
“Selecting a Site for the SwitchBlade x3112” on page 74
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Note
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Reviewing Safety Precautions
Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to install
the switch.
The indicates that a translation of the safety statement is
available for viewing in the “Translated Safety Statements”
document on our web site at
http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support.
Class 1 Laser product. L1
Do not stare into the laser beam. L2
To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover. No userserviceable 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
Do not work on equipment or cables during periods of lightning
activity. E2
Power cord is used as a disconnection device. To de-energize
equipment, disconnect the power cord. E3
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Class I Equipment. This equipment must be earthed. The power
plug must be connected to a properly wired earth ground socket
outlet. An improperly wired socket outlet could place hazardous
voltages on accessible metal parts. E4
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Note
Caution
Warning
Note
Warning
Caution
Caution
Pluggable Equipment. The socket outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and shall be easily accessible. E5
Air vents must not be blocked and must have free access to the
room ambient air for cooling. E6
Operating Temperature. This product is designed for a maximum
ambient temperature of 40° degrees C. E7
All Countries: Install product in accordance with local and National
Electrical Codes. E8
When installing this equipment, always ensure that the frame ground
connection is installed first and disconnected last. E11
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
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Replace
only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Attention: Le remplacement de la batterie par une batterie de type
incorrect peut provoquer un danger d’explosion. La remplacer
uniquement par une batterie du même type ou de type équivalent
recommandée par le constructeur. Les batteries doivent être
éliminées conformément aux instructions du constructeur. E22
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Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
Note
Caution
Warning
Mounting of the equipment in the rack should be such that a
hazardous condition is not created due to uneven mechanical
loading. E25
Remove all metal jewelry, such as rings and watches, before
installing or removing a line card from a powered-on chassis.
E26
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
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
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
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
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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).
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Warning
Warning
Caution
Warning
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
This product may have multiple AC power cords installed. To deenergize this equipment, disconnect all power cords from the device.
E43
An Energy Hazard exists inside this equipment. Do not insert hands
or tools into open chassis slots or sockets. E44
This equipment shall be installed in a Restricted Access location.
E45
High Leakage Current exists in this chassis. Connect external
ground wire before connecting AC power supply(s). E46
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Selecting a Site for the SwitchBlade x3112
Please observe the following site requirements for the switch:
The equipment rack must be safely secured so that it will not tip
over. Devices in a rack should be installed starting at the bottom,
with the heavier devices near the bottom of the rack.
The power outlet for the switch should be located near the unit and
should be easily accessible.
The power sources for multiple power supplies of the same type
should be on different A/C circuits to protect the unit from a power
circuit failure.
Use dedicated power circuits or power conditioners to supply
reliable electrical power to the network devices.
The site should provide 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.
Air flow around the unit and through the side and rear vents should
be unrestricted.
The site should provide a reliable and earth (grounded) power
supply source, preferably dedicated and filtered.
Twisted pair cabling must not be exposed to sources of electrical
noise, such as radio transmitters, broadband amplifiers, power
lines, electric motors, and fluorescent fixtures.
Switch ports are suitable for intra-building connections, or where
non-exposed cabling is required.
Do not place objects on top of the switch.
Do not expose the switch to moisture or water.
The site should be a dust-free environment.
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 plug is only
compatible with a NEMA 5-20R receptacle. See Figure 33 on page
75.
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Figure 33. 100 - 125 VAC 125 V NEMA 5-20 Plug and Receptacle
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Chapter 3
Installing the Chassis in an Equipment
Rack
This chapter describes how to install the AT-SBx3112 Chassis in an
equipment rack. This chapter contains the following sections:
“Required Tools and Material” on page 78
“Preparing the Equipment Rack” on page 79
“Unpacking the AT-SBx3112 Chassis” on page 82
“Adjusting the Equipment Rack Brackets” on page 84
“Installing the AT-SBx3112 Chassis in the Equipment Rack” on
page 86
“Removing the Shipping Brace” on page 89
“Installing the Chassis Grounding Lug” on page 90
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Warning
Required Tools and Material
Here is a list of the tools and material you need to install the product:
The chassis may be heavy and awkward to lift. Allied Telesis
recommends that you get assistance when mounting the chassis in
an equipment rack. E30
If you purchased the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply, you also need
these items:
Two 8 AWG power wires
One 10 AWG grounding wire
8 mm wrench
#1 Phillips-head screwdriver
#3 Phillips-head screwdriver
#3 Phillips-head 30 to 40 inch-lbs torque screwdriver (optional)
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Preparing the Equipment Rack
Caution
This section explains how to prepare the equipment rack for the
installation of 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 installation of the AT-SBx3112
Chassis, perform the following procedure:
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-SBx3112 Chassis, as shown in Figure 34 on page 80.
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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 40 on page 87. You may use this additional space for other
network equipment after the chassis is installed.
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311.1 mm (12.25“)
152.4 mm (6”0)
463.5 mm (18.25”)
Figure 34. 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-SBx3112 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
35 on page 81. 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).
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6.4 mm (.25 in)
Screw head
Top screw hole of the lowest 1/2” hole pattern
away from rack
5. After installing the two screws in the equipment rack, go to “Unpacking
the AT-SBx3112 Chassis” on page 82.
Figure 35. Rack Mounting Hole Locations
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One AT-SBx3112 Chassis
One AT-SBxFAN12 Module preinstalled 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
Unpacking the AT-SBx3112 Chassis
To unpack the AT-SBx3112 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 36
here and Figure 37 on page 83. If any item is missing or damaged,
contact your Allied Telesis sales representative for assistance.
Figure 36. AT-SBx3112 Chassis Items
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Two equipment rack brackets
pre-installed on the sides of the
chassis
One shipping brace pre-installed
diagonally across the line card
slots on the front panel
One wrist strap
Figure 37. AT-SBx3112 Chassis Items (Continued)
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Adjusting the Equipment Rack Brackets
You may change the positions of the two pre-installed equipment rack
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
chassis so that the rear panel is flush with the front of the equipment rack.
The different bracket positions are listed in Table 24 and illustrated in
Figure 38 on page 85 and Figure 39 on page 85. 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 38.
The dimension (X) between the front panel and the rack rails is
given for each rack mounting bracket position in Table 24.
Table 24. Front Panel to Rack Rail Dimensions
Figure #Front Panel Position
38A
3.69 mm (0.145 in)
Dimension X
Front Panel to Rack Rail
(Factory Installed - Flush)
38B
-27.39 mm (-1.078 in)
(Recessed)
38C27.39 mm (1.078 in)
38D47.71 mm (1.878 in)
38E140.85 mm (5.545 in)
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39F
374.16 mm (14.731 in)
(Reverse Position)
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Factory Installed - Flush with Rack Rails
A
B
C
D
E
“Dim X”
“Dim X”
“Dim X”
“Dim X”
Front panel facing
towards the rear
of the rack
F
Figure 38. Rack Mounting Bracket Locations
Figure 39. Rack Bracket Locations for Reverse Position of Chassis
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Caution
Warning
Warning
Installing the AT-SBx3112 Chassis in the Equipment Rack
The procedure in this section explains how to install the chassis in the
equipment rack. The procedure requires the following items:
#2 Phillips-head screwdriver (not provided)
Six equipment rack screws (not provided)
#2 Phillips-head 10 inch-lbs torque screwdriver (optional — not
provided)
Do not remove the shipping brace from the front of the AT-SBx3112
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.
The chassis may be heavy and awkward to lift. Allied Telesis
recommends that you get assistance when mounting the chassis in
an equipment rack. E30
Allied Telesis recommends having a minimum of three people lift
and secure the chassis in the equipment rack.
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 79.
Did you adjust the brackets so that the front of the chassis is
positioned correctly for your installation? If not, then perform
“Adjusting the Equipment Rack Brackets” on page 84.
To install the AT-SBx3112 Chassis in the equipment rack, perform the
following procedure:
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1. While facing the front of the chassis, tilt the top of the chassis toward
you, as shown in Figure 40 on page 87.
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2. Lift the AT-SBx3112 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 79.
Figure 40. Lifting the AT-SBx3112 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 41 on page 88.
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First 2 screws installed
Bottom Screw Slot
Center Screw
Top Screw
Bottom Screw Slot
Center Screw Slot
Top Screw Slot
Slot
Slot
Figure 41. 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 89.
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Removing the Shipping Brace
Shipping Brace Screws
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).
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Figure 42. Removing the Shipping Brace
After removing the shipping plate, go to “Installing the Chassis Grounding
Lug” on page 90.
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Installing the Chassis Grounding Lug
This procedure explains how to connect a ground 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)
#2 Phillips-head screwdriver (not provided)
Crimping tool (not provided)
10 AWG stranded grounding wire (not provided)
#2 Phillips-head 20 inch-lbs torque screwdriver (optional — not
provided)
To connect the chassis to an earth ground, perform the following
procedure:
1. Prepare an adequate length of stranded grounding wire (10 AWG) for
the ground connection by stripping it as shown in Figure 43.
Figure 43. 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 44.
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Figure 44. Removing the Grounding Lug
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3. Insert one end of the grounding wire into the grounding lug, as shown
in Figure 45, and use a crimping tool to secure the wire to the
grounding lug.
Figure 45. Attaching the Grounding Wire to the Grounding Lug
4. Install the grounding lug on the chassis, as shown in Figure 46. Allied
Telesis recommends tightening the screws to 20 inch-lbs.
Figure 46. Installing the Grounding Lug and Wire
5. Connect the other end of the grounding wire to the building protective
earth.
6. Go to Chapter 4, “Installing the Power Supplies” on page 93.
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Chapter 4
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 94
“Installing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC System Power Supply” on
page 95
“Installing the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supply” on page 101
“Installing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply” on page 107
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Caution
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 x3112 line cards and power supplies. You
should be properly grounded with a wrist or foot strap.
Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage the components on the
SwitchBlade x3112 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-SBx3112 Chassis, shown in
Figure 47. This ensures that ESD voltages safely flow to ground.
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Figure 47. ESD Socket and Wrist Strap
3. When you put on the ESD-preventive wrist strap, be sure it makes
good contact with your skin.
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Warning
Caution
Installing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC System Power Supply
For background information on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply,
refer to “Power Supplies” on page 62. The chassis must have at least one
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC or DC Power Supply.
The electronic components in the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power
Supply can be damaged by electro-static discharges (ESD). Follow
the procedure in “Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)”
on page 94 to guard against ESD damage when unpacking and
installing the power supply.
To install the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply, perform the following
procedure:
1. Choose a slot for the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply in the
chassis.
You may install it in either slot C and D, shown in Figure 48. The first
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply should be installed in slot D,
because the slot does not have a blank power supply panel.
Figure 48. Power Supply Slots
The AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC 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 49 on page 96.
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Figure 49. Removing the Blank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot C
3. Remove the new AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply from the
shipping package and verify the package contents, listed in Figure 50
on page 97.
If any item is missing or damaged, contact your Allied Telesis sales
representative for assistance.
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Note
Note
One AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC
Power Supply Module
One regional AC power cord
One tie wrap
Figure 50. Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 Power Supply
Module
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.
The tie wrap is used to secure the power cord to the chassis, as
explained in “Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power
Supply” on page 155.
4. Check the power supply for its model name, shown in Figure 51 on
page 98, to verify the module.
If you received the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supply instead, do
not continue with this procedure. Instead, perform “Installing the ATSBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supply” on page 101.
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Figure 51. Verifying the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply
5. Move the locking handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply
to the unlocked or up position. See Figure 52.
Figure 52. Raising the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power
Supply
6. Align and insert the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply into the
power supply slot. Figure 53 on page 99 shows the power supply
being installed in slot D.
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Figure 53. Inserting the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply
7. Lower the power supply locking handle to secure the power supply to
the chassis, as shown in Figure 54 on page 100.
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Note
Figure 54. Lowering the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power
Supply
8. To install a second AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply, repeat this
procedure.
After installing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supples, do one of the
following:
If you purchased the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supply for the
PoE+ ports on the AT-SBx31GP24 PoE Line Cards, go to
“Installing the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supply” on page 101.
Otherwise, go to Chapter 5, “Installing the AT-SBx31CFC Card
and Ethernet Line Cards” on page 113.
Retain the tie wrap that comes with the power supply. You will use it
to secure the power cord to the chassis when you power on the unit
in “Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply” on
page 155.
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