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This product meets the following standards.
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the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
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Ethernet Line and Controller Cards Slots................................................................................................... 24
Power Supply Slots .................................................................................................................................... 25
AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card................................................................................................................................ 27
AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card................................................................................................................................ 28
AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card........................................................................................................................29
AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card ..................................................................................................................... 30
AT-SBx81XS6 SFP+ Line Card........................................................................................................................ 31
Maximum Distance.....................................................................................................................................33
Port Pinouts................................................................................................................................................34
Power over Ethernet on the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card...................................................................................35
Power Budgeting........................................................................................................................................ 36
SYS Status LEDs ....................................................................................................................................... 45
SBx STATUS LEDs....................................................................................................................................47
NET MGMT Port ........................................................................................................................................49
NET MGMT LED ........................................................................................................................................ 51
USB Port .................................................................................................................................................... 52
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply ..............................................................................................................53
Selecting a Site for the SwitchBlade x8106 ..................................................................................................... 68
Installation Tools and Material ......................................................................................................................... 70
Chapter 3: Installing the Chassis in an Equipment Rack .......................................................................... 71
Required Tools and Material............................................................................................................................ 72
Preparing the Equipment Rack ........................................................................................................................ 73
Unpacking the AT-SBx8106 Chassis ............................................................................................................... 76
Removing the Rubber Feet .............................................................................................................................. 78
Adjusting the Equipment Rack Brackets .......................................................................................................... 80
Installing the Chassis in the Equipment Rack .................................................................................................. 82
Removing the Shipping Brace ......................................................................................................................... 86
Installing the Chassis Grounding Lug .............................................................................................................. 87
Chapter 4: Installing the Power Supplies ................................................................................................... 89
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) ........................................................................................... 90
Installing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC System Power Supply............................................................................ 91
Installing the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supply....................................................................................... 97
Installing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply....................................................................................... 103
Chapter 5: Installing the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller and Ethernet Line Cards ................................. 109
Guidelines to Handling the Controller and Line Cards ................................................................................... 110
Installing the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card................................................................................ 112
Installing the Ethernet Line Cards .................................................................................................................. 118
Installing the Blank Slot Covers ..................................................................................................................... 122
Chapter 6: Installing the Transceivers and Cabling the Ports ................................................................ 125
Cabling Guidelines for the Twisted Pair Ports on the AT-SBx81GT24, AT-SBx81GP24, and
AT-SBx81GT40 Line Cards ........................................................................................................................... 126
Connecting Cables to the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card ............................................................................. 127
Guidelines to Installing SFP and SFP+ Transceivers .................................................................................... 129
Installing SFP Transceivers in the AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card .................................................................... 130
Installing SFP+ Transceivers in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card.......................................................................134
Installing AT-SP10TW Cables in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card ..................................................................... 138
Cabling the NET MGMT Port on the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card....................................................................... 141
Chapter 7: Powering On the Chassis ........................................................................................................ 143
Verifying the Installation................................................................................................................................. 144
Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply ................................................................................ 145
Powering On the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply......................................................................................148
Powering On the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC System Power Supply ................................................................... 151
Choosing a Method for Attaching the Grounding Wire ............................................................................ 153
Connecting the Grounding Wire with the Grounding Terminal ................................................................ 153
Connecting the Grounding Wire with Bare Wire...................................................................................... 156
Choosing a Method for Attaching the Power Wires.................................................................................158
Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Straight Terminals ................................................................. 158
Connecting the DC Power Wires with the Right Angle Terminals ........................................................... 167
Connecting Bare DC Power Wires .......................................................................................................... 173
Monitoring the Initialization Process ...............................................................................................................177
Using the LEDs to Monitor the Initialization Process ............................................................................... 177
Using the Console Port to Monitor the Initialization Process ...................................................................177
Chapter 8: Verifying the Hardware Operations of the Chassis ...............................................................181
Using the LEDs to Verify the Chassis.............................................................................................................182
Using Local Management to Verify the Chassis.............................................................................................184
Starting a Local Management Session .................................................................................................... 184
Entering the AlliedWare Plus Operating System Commands ..................................................................185
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supplies ................................................................... 190
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply ............................................................................................................ 191
Ethernet Line Cards........................................................................................................................................193
Power Over Ethernet ......................................................................................................................................197
Replacing AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC and AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies ..................................................206
Replacing the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply .....................................................................................211
Replacing Ethernet Line Cards.......................................................................................................................222
Replacing the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card .............................................................................. 224
Replacing the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module .....................................................................................................226
Removing the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module ..............................................................................................226
Installing a New AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module ...........................................................................................229
Power Specifications ...................................................................................................................................... 236
Safety and Electromagnetic Emissions Certifications ....................................................................................238
Port Pinouts ....................................................................................................................................................239
Figure 2: Ethernet Line Cards and Controller Card ............................................................................................................. 20
Figure 3: Ethernet Line Cards and Controller Card (Continued) ......................................................................................... 21
Figure 4: Power Supply Units .............................................................................................................................................. 21
Figure 5: Fan Module .......................................................................................................................................................... 22
Figure 6: Front View of the AT-SBx8106 Chassis ............................................................................................................... 23
Figure 7: Rear View of the AT-SBx8106 Chassis................................................................................................................ 24
Figure 8: AT-SBx8106 Chassis with Line Cards, Controller Cards, and Power Supplies ................................................... 24
Figure 9: Ethernet Line and Controller Cards Slots ............................................................................................................. 25
Figure 10: Power Supply Slots ............................................................................................................................................ 25
Figure 11: AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card.................................................................................................................................. 27
Figure 12: AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card.................................................................................................................................. 28
Figure 13: AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card.......................................................................................................................... 29
Figure 14: AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card ....................................................................................................................... 30
Figure 15: AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card.................................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 16: Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card ..................................................................................................... 38
Figure 17: Port LEDs on an RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card ............................................. 39
Figure 18: Port LEDs on an RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card ............................................. 40
Figure 19: Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card ............................................................................................. 41
Figure 20: Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card ........................................................................................... 42
Figure 21: SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card.............................................................................................. 43
Figure 23: AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply .......................................................................................
Figure 24: AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply...................................................................................................................... 55
Figure 25: AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply ................................................................................................................ 57
Figure 31: Components of the AT-SBx8106 Chassis .......................................................................................................... 76
Figure 32: Components of the AT-SBx8106 Chassis (Continued) ...................................................................................... 77
Figure 33: Turning the Chassis Upside Down ..................................................................................................................... 78
Figure 34: Removing the Rubber Feet ................................................................................................................................ 79
Figure 36: Rack Bracket Locations for Reverse Position of Chassis................................................................................... 81
Figure 37: Lifting the AT-SBx8106 Chassis into the Equipment Rack................................................................................. 83
Figure 38: Installing the Rack Mount Screws ...................................................................................................................... 84
Figure 39: Tightening the Rack Mount Screws.................................................................................................................... 85
Figure 40: Removing the Shipping Brace............................................................................................................................ 86
Figure 41: Stripping the Grounding Wire ............................................................................................................................. 87
Figure 42: Removing the Grounding Lug............................................................................................................................. 87
Figure 43: Attaching the Grounding Wire to the Grounding Lug.......................................................................................... 88
Figure 44: Installing the Grounding Lug and Wire ............................................................................................................... 88
Figure 45: ESD Socket and Wrist Strap .............................................................................................................................. 90
Figure 46: Power Supply Slots ............................................................................................................................................ 91
Figure 47: Removing the Blank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot C ............................................................................... 92
Figure 48: Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 Power Supply Module...........................................................
Figure 49: Verifying the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 Power Supply ................................................................................................. 94
......................... 53
......... 93
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List of Figures
Figure 50: Unlocking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 Power Supply ........................................................................ 94
Figure 51: Inserting the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 Power Supply.................................................................................................. 95
Figure 52: Lowering the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 Power Supply.......................................................................... 96
Figure 53: Removing the Blank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot A................................................................................ 98
Figure 54: Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply Module.................................................................... 99
Figure 55: Verifying the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 PoE Power Supply ....................................................................................... 100
Figure 56: Unlocking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply ...................................................................... 100
Figure 57: Inserting the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply ............................................................................................... 101
Figure 58: Locking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply ......................................................................... 102
Figure 59: Removing the Blank Slot Cover from Power Supply Slot C.............................................................................. 104
Figure 60: Items Included with the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply Module............................................................ 105
Figure 61: Loosening the Handle locking Screw on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 DC Power Supply ........................................ 106
Figure 62: Raising the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 DC Power Supply.................................................................... 106
Figure 63: Inserting the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply.......................................................................................... 107
Figure 64: Locking the Handle on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 Power Supply.......................................................................... 108
Figure 65: Aligning Card in Slot ......................................................................................................................................... 111
Figure 66: Slots 5 and 6 for the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card .................................................................................................. 112
Figure 67: Items Included with the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card.................................................................. 113
Figure 68: Removing the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card from the Anti-static Bag .......................................... 113
Figure 69: Opening the Locking Handles on the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card ............................................ 114
Figure 70: Removing the Battery Insulator ........................................................................................................................ 114
Figure 71: Aligning the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card in the Chassis Slot................................................................
Figure 72: Closing the Locking Levers on the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card ................................................ 116
Figure 73: Tightening the Thumb Screws on the AT-SBx81CFC400 Card ....................................................................... 117
Figure 74: Removing an Ethernet Line Card from the Anti-static Bag............................................................................... 119
Figure 75: Aligning an Ethernet Line Card in a Chassis Slot ............................................................................................. 119
Figure 76: Seating an Ethernet Line Card on the Backplane Connector ........................................................................... 120
Figure 77: Tightening the Thumb Screws on an Ethernet Line Card................................................................................. 121
Figure 78: Installing a Blank Slot Cover............................................................................................................................. 122
Figure 79: Tightening the Thumbscrews on a Blank Slot Cover........................................................................................ 123
Figure 80: RJ Point 5 Cable Connector for AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card ............................................................................. 127
Figure 81: Connecting Cables to Ports on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card ........................................................................ 128
Figure 82: Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP Slot in the AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card ............................................. 130
Figure 83: Handle on SFP Transceiver.............................................................................................................................. 131
Figure 84: Inserting the SFP Transceiver in the AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card ................................................................... 131
Figure 85: Removing the Dust Cover from the SFP Transceiver in the AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card................................ 132
Figure 86: Verifying the Position of the Handle on the SFP Transceiver on the AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card................... 132
Figure 87: Attaching a Fiber Optic Cable to an SFP Transceiver in the AT-SBx81GS24a Line Card ............................... 133
Figure 88: Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP+ Slot in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card ............................................... 134
Figure 89: Handle on SFP+ Transceiver ........................................................................................................................... 135
Figure 90: Installing an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card ...................................................................... 135
Figure 91: Removing the Dust Cover from an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card................................... 136
Figure 92: Verifying the Position of the Handle on the SFP+ Transceiver on the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card..................... 136
Figure 93: Attaching a Fiber Optic Cable to an SFP+ Transceiver in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card ................................. 137
Figure 94: Removing the Dust Cover From an SFP+ Slot in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card .............................................. 138
Figure 95: Release Tab on the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card.................................................................................................. 139
Figure 96: Installing the AT-SP10TW Cable in the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card ................................................................... 139
Figure 97: AC Sockets on the Rear Panel of the AT-SBx8106 Chassis............................................................................ 145
Figure 98: Connecting the AC Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply ................................................ 1
Figure 99: Securing the Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply to an Anchor..................................... 147
Figure 100: Connecting the AC Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply.................................................... 148
Figure 101: Securing the Power Cord for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply to an Anchor ........................................ 149
Figure 102: Dress and Secure AC Power Cords ............................................................................................................... 150
Figure 103: Components of the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply ............................................................................. 152
Figure 110: Attaching the Bare Grounding Wire to the Grounding Post............................................................................ 156
Figure 111: Securing the Bare Grounding Wire to the Grounding Post............................................................................. 157
Figure 112: Power Wire Terminals .................................................................................................................................... 158
Figure 113: Stripping the Power Wires.............................................................................................................................. 159
Figure 114: Attaching the Power Wires to the Straight Terminal Lugs .............................................................................. 159
Figure 115: On/Off Switch on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply.......................................................................... 160
Figure 116: Opening the Plastic Cover.............................................................................................................................. 161
Figure 117: Removing the Terminal Screws...................................................................................................................... 162
Figure 118: Connecting the Positive (+) Power Wire with a Straight Terminal.................................................................. 163
Figure 119: Connecting the Negative (-) Power Wire with a Straight Terminal ................................................................. 164
Figure 120: Closing the Plastic Cover over the Terminal Connectors ............................................................................... 165
Figure 121: Tightening the Handle Locking Screw ............................................................................................................ 166
Figure 122: Stripping the Power Wires.............................................................................................................................. 167
Figure 123: Attaching the Power Wires to the Right Angle Terminals............................................................................... 167
Figure 124: Removing the Plastic Cover ........................................................................................................................... 168
Figure 125: Removing the Terminal Screws...................................................................................................................... 169
Figure 126: Connecting the Positive (+) Power Wire with a Right Angle Terminal............................................................ 170
Figure 127: Connecting the Negative (-) Power Wire with a Right Angle Terminal ........................................................... 171
Figure 128: Tightening the Handle Locking Screw ............................................................................................................ 172
Figure 129: Stripping Solid or Stranded DC Power Wires................................................................................................. 173
Figure 130: Connecting the Positive Lead Wire ................................................................................................................ 174
Figure 131: Connecting the Negative Lead Wire............................................................................................................... 175
Figure 134: Connecting the Management Cable to the Console RS-232 Port .........................................................
Figure 135: SHOW VERSION Command.......................................................................................................................... 186
Figure 136: SHOW CARD Command................................................................................................................................ 186
Figure 137: Disconnecting the AC Power Cord from the AC Socket on the Back Panel................................................... 206
Figure 138: Lifting the Locking Handle on the Power Supply ............................................................................................ 207
Figure 139: Removing the Power Supply from the Chassis .............................................................................................. 208
Figure 140: Installing a Blank Power Supply Slot Cover ................................................................................................... 209
Figure 141: Lowering the Locking Handle on the Power Supply Slot Cover ..................................................................... 210
Figure 142: Loosening the Screw on the Locking Handle ................................................................................................. 211
Figure 143: Opening the Plastic Window on the Terminal Block....................................................................................... 212
Figure 144: Removing the Negative Lead Wire................................................................................................................. 213
Figure 145: Removing the Positive Lead Wire from the Terminal Block ........................................................................... 214
Figure 146: Reinstalling the Screws on the Positive and Negative Terminals................................................................... 215
Figure 147: Closing the Plastic Cover ............................................................................................................................... 216
Figure 148: Removing the Grounding Wire ....................................................................................................................... 217
Figure 149: Reinstalling the Nut and Washer on the Grounding Post ............................................................................... 218
Figure 150: Lifting the Locking Handle and Removing the Power Supply ......................................................................... 219
Figure 151: Installing a Blank Power Supply Slot Cover ................................................................................................... 220
Figure 152: Lowering the Locking Handle on the Power Supply Slot Cover ..................................................................... 221
Figure 153: Loosening the Screw on the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module .............................................................................. 227
Figure 154: Loosening the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module from the Backplane Connector ................................................... 227
Figure 155: Withdrawing the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module 25 mm (1 in.) from the Chassis ............................................... 228
Figure 156: Removing the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module from the Chassis......................................................................... 229
Figure 157: Installing a New AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module.................................................................................................. 230
Figure 158: Securing the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module on the Backplane Connector .....................................................
Figure 159: Tightening the Screw on the AT-SBxFAN06 Fan Module .............................................................................. 231
Figure 160: Pin Numbers for RJ-45 and RJ Point 5 Ports (Front View) ............................................................................ 239
......... 184
... 231
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List of Figures
12
Tab les
Table 1. Twisted Pair Cable for the AT-SBx81GT24 and AT-SBx81GT40 Line Cards ...................................................... 33
Table 2. Twisted Pair Cable for the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card .........................................................................................34
Table 3. IEEE802.3af and IEEE802.3at Powered Device Classes ....................................................................................35
Table 4. Maximum Number of Powered Devices ...............................................................................................................36
Table 5. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card .......................................................................................................38
Table 6. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card .......................................................................................................40
Table 7. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card ...............................................................................................41
Table 8. Port LEDs on the AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card .............................................................................................42
Table 9. SFP+ Slot LEDs on the AT-SBx81XS6 Line Card ................................................................................................43
Table 10. SYS (System) Status LEDs ................................................................................................................................46
Table 11. SBx LINECARD STATUS LEDs .........................................................................................................................47
Table 12. Features that Use the NET MGMT Port .............................................................................................................50
Table 13. NET MGMT Port LED .........................................................................................................................................51
Table 14. AT-SBxPWRSYS1 Power Supply LEDs .............................................................................................................53
Table 15. AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply LEDs ............................................................................................................56
Table 16. LEDs on the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply ............................................................................................58
Table 17. AT-SBxFAN06 Module LED ...............................................................................................................................59
Table 18. Power Supply Interface LED ...............................................................................................................................61
Table 19. AlliedWare Plus Operating System Releases for the Hardware Components ...................................................62
Table 20. Front Panel to Rack Rail Dimensions .................................................................................................................80
Table 24. Acoustic Noise Test Components .....................................................................................................................235
Table 25. AC Voltage and Frequency Requirements .......................................................................................................236
Table 26. DC Voltage Requirements ................................................................................................................................236
Table 27. Typical Power Savings in eco-friendly Mode ....................................................................................................236
Table 28. Maximum Power Consumption ..........................................................................................
Table 29. Maximum Power Efficiency ...............................................................................................................................237
This guide contains the hardware installation instructions for the Layer 3+
SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch. The preface contains the following
sections:
“Safety Symbols Used in this Document” on page 16
“Contacting Allied Telesis” on page 17
This version of the installation guide applies to release 5.4.3 of the
AlliedWare Plus
Chassis Switch.
™ Operating System for the SwitchBlade x8106
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Preface
Note
Caution
Warning
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.
Fan warnings inform you of danger from hazardous moving fan
blades.
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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
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the following services on this page:
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Preface
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Chapter 1
Note
Overview
This chapter describes the Layer 3+ SwitchBlade x8106 Chassis Switch in
the following sections:
“Introduction” on page 20
“AT-SBx8106 Chassis” on page 23
“AT-SBx81GT24 Line Card” on page 27
“AT-SBx81GT40 Line Card” on page 28
“AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card” on page 29
“AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Line Card” on page 30
“AT-SBx81XS6 SFP+ Line Card” on page 31
“10/100/1000Base-T Twisted Pair Ports” on page 32
“Power over Ethernet on the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card” on page 35
“Port LEDs on the Ethernet Line Cards” on page 38
“AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card” on page 44
“AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply” on page 53
“AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply” on page 55
“AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply” on page 57
“AT-SBxFAN06 Module” on page 59
“Power Supply Interfaces (Opto-couplers)” on page 60
“AlliedWare Plus Software Releases for the Hardware Components” on
page 62
This version of the installation guide applies to release 5.4.3 of the
AlliedWare Plus Operating System for the SwitchBlade x8106
Chassis Switch.
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Chapter 1: Overview
Slots for four Ethernet line
cards, two controller cards, two
system power supplies, and two
PoE+ power supplies.
AT-SBx81GT24 Ethernet Line Card
with 24 10/100/1000Base-T twisted
pair ports.
AT-SBx81GT40 Ethernet Line Card
with 40 10/100/1000Base-T twisted
pair ports, with RJ point 5
connectors.
AT-SBx81GP24 Ethernet Line Card
with 24 10/100/1000Base-T twisted
pair ports, with PoE+.
Introduction
The SwitchBlade x8106 product is a modular Layer 3+ Ethernet switch.
The main components are the AT-SBx8106 Chassis, Ethernet line cards,
a controller card. system power supplies, Power over Ethernet Plus
(PoE+) power supply, and fan module. The AT-SBx8106 Chassis is
shown in Figure 1.
Figure 1. AT-SBx8106 Chassis
The Ethernet line cards and controller card are shown in Figure 2 here and
Figure 3 on page 21.
AT-SBx81GS24a SFP Ethernet Card
with 24 slots for 100 or 1000Mbps,
fiber optic or twisted pair SFP
transceivers.
AT-SBx81XS6 SFP+ Ethernet Card
with six slots for 10Gbps, fiber optic
SFP+ transceivers, or Twinax direct
connect cables.
AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric
Card.
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC Power Supply for
the Ethernet line cards, controller card,
and fan module.
AT-SBxPWRPOE1 AC Power Supply
with 1200 W PoE budget for the ports on
the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Ethernet Line
Card.
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply
for the Ethernet line cards, controller
modules, and fan module.
Figure 3. Ethernet Line Cards and Controller Card (Continued)
Figure 4 illustrates the power supply modules.
Figure 4. Power Supply Units
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Chapter 1: Overview
AT-SBxFAN06 Module. The cooling
module for the chassis.
Figure 5 illustrates the fan module.
Figure 5. Fan Module
22
AT-SBx8106 Chassis
Note
Shipping Brace
Slots for Ethernet
Line Cards and
Controller Cards
PoE Power
Supply Slots
System Power
Supply Slots
Slots for Ethernet
Line Cards and
Controller Cards
AT-SBxFAN06
Module
ESD Wrist
Strap Plug
The AT-SBx8106 Chassis is a 4RU unit with slots for four Ethernet line
cards, two controller 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.
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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Chapter 1: Overview
Grounding
Lug
AC Power
Cord Sockets
Power Supply
Interfaces
(Opto-couplers)
Figure 7. Rear View of the AT-SBx8106 Chassis
Ethernet Line
and Controller
Cards Slots
Figure 8 is an example of a fully populated chassis.
Figure 8. AT-SBx8106 Chassis with Line Cards, Controller Cards, and
Power Supplies
The chassis has slots for four Ethernet line cards and two ATSBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Cards. The slot definitions are predefined
and may not be changed. Figure 9 on page 25 identifies the slots.
Figure 9. Ethernet Line and Controller Cards Slots
Slots 1 to 4 are for the Ethernet line cards. The cards may be installed in
any order or variety in the slots.
Slots 5 and 6 are for the AT-SBx81CFC400 Controller Fabric Card. The
chassis must be at least one controller card. You may add a second
controller to add redundancy or to increase the available backplane
bandwidth of the chassis. The chassis has a backplane bandwidth of 40
Gbps per slot with one controller card and 80 Gbps per slot with two cards.
Power Supply
The chassis has four power supply slots, labelled A to D, across the top of
Slots
the front of the chassis, as shown in Figure 10.
Slots A and B are for the AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supply, shown in
Figure 4 on page 21. The power supply is used to provide power to the
PoE ports on the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card. (These slots are not used if
the chassis does not have AT-SBx81GP24 Line Cards.) There are two
slots for AT-SBxPWRPOE1 Power Supplies. You may install either one or
two modules. Installing two power supplies increases the available PoE
Figure 10. Power Supply Slots
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power so that the chassis can support more powered devices and adds
power redundancy. For more information, refer to “Power over Ethernet on
the AT-SBx81GP24 Line Card” on page 35.
Slots C and D are for the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 Power Supply, which powers
all the hardware components of the chassis, except for the PoE feature on
the ports of the AT-SBx81GP24 PoE Line Card. The chassis must have at
least one AT-SBxPWRSYS1 Power Supply. One module can power a fully
populated chassis. However, you may install two power supplies to add
power redundancy to the chassis.
There are AC and DC versions of the AT-SBxPWRSYS1 Power Supply.
Refer to Figure 4 on page 21 for illustrations of the modules.
The AT-SBxPWRSYS1 DC Power Supply is not compatible with the
AT-SBxPWRSYS1 AC or AT-SBxPWRPOE1 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-SBx81GT24 Line Card
The AT-SBx81GT24 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