Software Release Note
AlliedWare Plus Version 5.4.3-0.1
For SwitchBlade x8112, SwitchBlade x908, x900, x610 and x510 Series Switches
Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................. 2
Acknowledgements ..................................................................................................................................3
Hardware Support ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Support for x510 Series Switches.................................................................................................. 4
Support for SwitchBlade x8112 Next Generation Intelligent
Layer 3+ Chassis Switch ........................................................................................................................... 4
Support for XEM-12Tv2 and XEM-12Sv2 modules ................................................................. 6
New Features and Enhancements ....................................................................................................... 7
IPv6 Enhancements............................................................................................................................ 7
IPv6 Licensing ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Stacking Enhancements ................................................................................................................... 8
Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) Support ..................................................................................... 8
Find Me...................................................................................................................................................8
Important Considerations Before Upgrading to this Version .................................................... 9
Changes in this Version..........................................................................................................................10
Installing this Software Version ..........................................................................................................25
Installing the GUI......................................................................................................................................26
C613-10508-01-REV B Software Release Note AlliedWare Plus Version 5.4.3-0.1 1
Introduction
This release note describes the new features and enhancements in AlliedWare Plus
software version 5.4.3-0.1 since version 5.4.2-0.1. For more information, see the Software
Reference for your switch. Software file details for this version are listed in Ta bl e 1 below.
Table 1: Switch models and software file names
Models Series Software File
x510-28GTX
x510-52GTX
x610-24Ts
x610-24Ts-PoE+
x610-24Ts/X
x610-24Ts/X-PoE+
x610-24SPs/X
x610-48Ts
x610-48Ts-PoE+
x610-48Ts/X
x610-48Ts/X-PoE+
x900-12XT/S
x900-24XS
x900-24XT
SwitchBlade x908 SBx908 SBx908-5.4.3-0.1.rel x900-gui_543_09.jar 03/2013
SwitchBlade x8112 SBx8112 SBx81CFC400-5.4.3-0.1.rel SBx81CFC400_gui_543_07.jar 03/2013
x510 x510-5.4.3-0.1.rel x510-gui_543_10.jar 03/2013
x610 x610-5.4.3-0.1.rel x610-gui_543_09.jar 03/2013
x900 x900-5.4.3-0.1.rel x900-gui_543_09.jar 03/2013
GUI File
Date
Caution: Using a software version file for the wrong switch model may cause
unpredictable results, including disruption to the network. Information in this release note
is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of
Allied Telesis, Inc. While every effort has been made to ensure that the information
contained within this document and the features and changes described are accurate,
Allied Telesis, Inc. can not accept any type of liability for errors in, or omissions arising
from, the use of this information.
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Acknowledgements
This product includes software developed by the University of California, Berkeley and its
contributors.
Copyright
All rights reserved.
This product includes software developed by the OpenSSL Project for use in the OpenSSL
Tool k it (http://www.openssl.org/).
Copyright
This product includes software licensed under the GNU General Public License available
from:
http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl2.html
Source code for all GPL licensed software in this product can be obtained from the
Allied Telesis GPL Code Download Center at:
http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/default.aspx
Allied Telesis is committed to meeting the requirements of the open source licenses
including the GNU General Public License (GPL) and will make all required source code
available.
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send us a request by registered mail including a check for US$15 to cover production and
shipping costs and a CD with the GPL code will be mailed to you.
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This documentation is subject to change without notice. No part of this publication may
be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or any means
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording for any purpose other
than the purchaser’s internal use without the written permission of Allied Telesis, Inc.
Allied Telesis, AlliedWare Plus, EPSRing, SwitchBlade, and VCStack are trademarks or
registered trademarks in the United States and elsewhere of Allied Telesis, Inc. Adobe,
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Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Additional brands, names and
products mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
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Hardware Support
This version provides the following new hardware support.
Support for x510 Series Switches
The Allied Telesis x510 family of switches provide a high performing and scalable solution
for today’s networks, providing an extensive range of port density and uplink-connectivity
options. With a choice of 28-port and 52-port versions and optional 10 Gigabit uplinks,
plus the ability to stack, the x510 family can connect anything from a small workgroup to a
large business.
Table 2: x510 switch models and port specifications
10/100/1000T
(RJ-45) Copper
Product
x510-28GTX 24 – 2 2*
x510-52GTX 48 – 2 2*
* Stacking ports can be configured as additional 10G Ethernet ports when a unit is not
stacked.
For more information on the x510 Series switches, see the x510 Data Sheet, Installation
Guide and the Software Reference. These documents are available from our website at
www.alliedtelesis.com/switches/x510.
Ports
100/1000
BASE-X SFP
Ports
1/10 Gigabit
SFP+ Ports
10 Gigabit
Stacking Ports
Support for SwitchBlade x8112 Next Generation Intelligent
Layer 3+ Chassis Switch
The SwitchBlade x8112 is a 12-slot Next Generation Intelligent Layer 3+ chassis switch
designed to deliver high availability, wire-speed performance, and a high port count.
Allied Telesis advanced features make it the ideal solution for the modern enterprise
network where resiliency, reliability, and high performance are the key requirements.
The Allied Telesis SwitchBlade x8112 is a high performing scalable solution, providing an
extensive range of connectivity options. Dual control cards are partnered with 10 line card
slots. Gigabit and 10 Gigabit line card options ensure a system capable of meeting the
requirements of today’s networks, and the flexibility to expand when required.
SwitchBlade x8112 is a 7-rack unit modular chassis comprising:
■ Controller Fabric Card (CFC) slots x2
■ Line card slots x10
■ System PSU bays x2
■ Power over Ethernet (PoE) PSU bays x2
■ Fan tray
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SwitchBlade x8112 key features
■ Dual CFCs are partnered with 10 line card slots
■ 80Gbps non-blocking throughput to each line card slot
■ Active-Active switching fabric utilizes all available system bandwidth, and fast failover
is provided with the second control card in hot-standby.
■ Supports IEEE 802.3at PoE+ (30W): two additional PoE PSUs can be installed to
maximize power available to connected devices
■ Designed to reduce power consumption (high efficiency power supplies and low
power chip sets) and minimize hazardous waste
■ An ECO-Switch button on the front panel allows conservation of additional power by
turning off all diagnostic LED indicators when they are not required
For information about the AlliedWare Plus features on SwitchBlade x8112, see the
AlliedWare Plus Software Reference for SwitchBlade x8100 Series Switches.
SwitchBlade x8112 Controller Fabric Card (CFC)
■ SBx81CFC400 controller fabric card provides 40Gbps bandwidth per line card slot
(80 Gbps with 2 control cards)
■ 80Gbps x 10 line card slots = 800Gbps per system
■ RS-232 and Ethernet management port for out of band management
■ USB connector for external file transfer and storage
■ Centralised LEDs provide status of all 12 card slots, CFC, PSU, fan tray
SwitchBlade x8112 Line Cards
■ SBx81GT24 Line Card with 24 x 10/100/1000T ports
■ SBx81GP24 Line Card with 24 x 10/100/1000T PoE+ ports
■ SBx81GS24a Line Card with 24 x 100/1000 SFP ports
■ SBx81XS6 Line Card with 6 x 10Gbps SFP+ ports
PSUs and Fan Tray
The switch uses high efficiency power supplies. Each power supply can be fed from a
separate power source to increase reliability.
■ SBxPWRSYS1 (1200W AC System Power Supply)
The switch operates with one system PSU, and installing a second loadsharing PSU
provides ultimate redundancy.
■ SBxPWRPOE1 (1200W AC PoE Power Supply)
Two PoE PSUs can be installed to maximize power available to connected devices.
■ SBxFAN12 (Fan tray for 12 slot chassis)
The PSUs and the fan tray are all hot-swappable to maximise uptime during
maintenance or reconfiguration.
For more information about the hardware, see the SwitchBlade x8112 Installation Guide.
These documents are available from our website at www.alliedtelesis.com/switches/
sbx8112.
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Support for XEM-12Tv2 and XEM-12Sv2 modules
■ XEM-12Tv2 provides 12x 10/100/1000T (RJ-45) ports for copper cabling
■ XEM-12Sv2 provides 12x 1000X SFP ports for fiber cabling
XEM-12Tv2 and XEM-12Sv2 modules support Extended Mode, the SwitchBlade x908
feature that increases the performance of the SwitchBlade x908. Extended Mode takes
advantage of larger table sizes and Link Aggregation Groups. The following table
describes the increases in system limits when you enable Extended Mode:
SwitchBlade x908
Standard Mode
MAC entries 16K 64K
Nexthops 2.5K 8K
QoS Traffic Classes 713 4,096
Link Aggregation Groups 31 128
Access Control Lists 1,024 4,096
Extended Mode for SwitchBlade x908 switches is supported on XEM-2XP, XEM-2XT,
XEM-2XS, XEM-12Tv2, and XEM-12Sv2 modules. Extended Mode for SwitchBlade x908
switches is not supported on XEM-1XP, XEM-12T, or XEM-12S modules.
For more information about configuring Extended Mode for SwitchBlade x908 switches,
see the platform silicon-profile command in the Switching Commands chapter of the
AlliedWare Plus Software Reference for SwitchBlade x908 Switches and x900 Series Switches.
For more information on the XEM-12Tv2 and XEM-12Sv2 modules, see the x900 Series
Switch and SwitchBlade x908 Expansion Module Installation Guide and the x900 Series Switch
and SwitchBlade x908 Hardware Reference. These documents are available from our
website at www.alliedtelesis.com/switches.
SwitchBlade x908
Extended Mode
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New Features and Enhancements
The software version includes all the new features that have been added to AlliedWare
Plus since the release of 5.4.2-0.1. This includes all features that were released in 5.4.2
minor releases.
This section summarizes the key new features. For a list of all new and enhanced features
and commands, see “Changes in this Version” on page 10. For more information about all
features on the switch, see the Software Reference for your switch. Unless otherwise
stated, all new features and enhancements are available on all switch models running this
version of AlliedWare Plus.
IPv6 Enhancements
PIM-SMv6
Software version 5.4.3 adds support for Protocol Independent Multicast - Sparse Mode for
IPv6. PIM-SMv6 provides efficient communication between members of sparsely
distributed groups in PIM-SM IPv6 networks.
MLD
Software version 5.4.3 expands the Alliedware plus support for Multicast Listener
Discovery (MLD). MLD is the IPv6 equivalent of the Internet Group Management Protocol
(IGMP) for IPv4. It is used by IPv6 routers to discover the presence of multicast listeners on
their directly attached links and to discover which multicast addresses are of interest to
those listeners. This ensures that multicast traffic is forwarded as efficiently as possible,
conserving network bandwidth.
AlliedWare Plus now supports both MLDv1 and MLDv2. Previous releases supported MLD
Snooping functionality. This release now supports MLDv2 Querier functionality.
Static IPv6 Multicast Routes
Software version 5.4.3 adds the ability to create static IPv6 multicast forwarding entries.
Rather than relying on a dynamic multicast routing protocol like PIM to set up L3 multicast
entries, it is possible to create the entries statically. Static IPv6 Multicasting has been
added as a base license feature for AlliedWare Plus version 5.4.3.
DHCPv6
Software version 5.4.3 adds support for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCPv6),
which is a protocol used to dynamically assign IPv6 addresses to hosts from a central
location. Acting as DHCPv6 client enables the switch to receive an IPv6 address, and acting
as server enables the switch to dynamically allocate IPv6 addresses to hosts. The DHCPv6
server and client both support the Prefix Delegation feature which allocates a whole IPv6
subnet to a DHCP client. The client, in turn, can allocate addresses from this subnet to the
hosts that are connected to it.
OSPFv3 Authentication/Confidentiality
Software version 5.4.3 adds support for OSPFv3 authentication and confidentiality, which
enable the secure sharing of routing information by encrypting OSPFv3 messages.
VRRPv3
Software version 5.4.3 adds support for Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol for IPv6
networks, by implementing VRRPv3. VRRPv3 is a protocol for providing device
redundancy, for connecting redundant WAN gateway routers or server access switches. It
allows a backup router or switch to automatically take over if the primary (master) router
or switch fails.
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IPv6 Licensing
As IPv6 functionality has become more of a necessity in modern networks, Allied Telesis
has increased our support by including a number of IPv6 features as standard (additional
advanced IPv6 features are available via a software license).
The IPv6 features included as standard on Allied Telesis switches are:
■ IPv6 unicast traffic forwarding
■ Telnet, Ping, Traceroute for IPv6
■ SSHv6
■ SNMPv6
■ IPv6 static routes
■ DHCPv6 relay
■ NTPv6
■ RA Guard
■ DNSv6
■ SLAAC
■ IPv6 static multicast routes
Stacking Enhancements
Software version 5.4.3 fully supports the maximum number of ports available on 8 unit
VCStack x610 solutions (384 ports). This has increased from 208 ports previously.
Configuration restrictions imposed by previous releases are now removed.
Note: Mixed-mode stacking between x610 and x600 series switches is not supported
because Software version 5.4.3 does not support x600 switches.
Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) Support
Software version 5.4.3 adds support for IEEE 802.3az EEE which is a specification for
lowering power consumption of Ethernet PHYs during periods of low link utilisation. If no
data is being sent, the PHY can either slow down the link speed or it can enter a sleep
state, called Low Power Idle (LPI), to save power.
Find Me
Software version 5.4.3 adds support for “Find Me”. In busy server rooms comprising of a
large number of equipment racks, it can be quite a job finding the correct switch quickly
among many similar units. The ‘Find Me” feature is a simple visual way to quickly identify
the desired physical switch for maintenance or other purposes, by causing its LEDs to flash
in a specified pattern.
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Important Considerations Before Upgrading to this Version
Please note the following information that may affect you if you are upgrading to
Software version 5.4.3 from an earlier version:
■ Software version 5.4.3 does not support x600 series switches.
■ Software version 5.4.3 does not support mixed-mode stacking between x610 series
switches and x600 series switches, because all switches in the stack must run the
same software version.
Software version 5.4.2 is the latest version you can run on a mixed mode stack.
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