Instruction Manual

Expansion Modules
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About this Guide
Optional expansion modules (XEMs) enable economical combinations of port
type, speed and density in a single switch. Front bays in the switch allow quick
and easy installation.
This Installation Guide describes how to install the following XEMs:
■ XEM-1XP, a single XFP port for high-speed fibre connections
■ XEM-2XP, a dual 10 GbE XFP port expansion module for high-speed fibre
connections
■ XEM-12S, 12 SFP ports for copper and fibre links
■ XEM-12T, 12 x 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports for maximum port density
■ XEM-2XT, a dual 10 GbE RJ-45 port expansion module for high-speed
copper connections
■ XEM-STK, dual stacking ports for scalability and high availability
You can download the complete document set for x900 Series switches and
SwitchBlade® x908 from www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software. For more
information about the document set and other resources, see “Obtaining
Documentation and Resources” on page 21.
Compatible Switches and Operating Systems
XEMs can be installed in the following switches:
■ x900-12XT/S
■ x900-24XT
■ x900-24XT-N
■ x900-24XS
■ SwitchBlade x908
The AlliedWare Plus™ Operating System supports all XEMs. The AlliedWare®
Operating System supports all XEMs except the XEM-STK, the XEM-2XP and
the XEM-2XT.
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