Expansion Modules

Gather necessary tools.

You may need a Phillips #2 screwdriver to adjust the thumbscrews on the XEM.

Installing or replacing XEMs without hot swap support

Follow this procedure to:

install a XEM, except the XEM-STK, in a switch running the AlliedWare® operating system

install a XEM-STK in a switch running the AlliedWare Plus™ operating system

install a XEM without hot swapping in a switch running the AlliedWare Plus™ operating system

To install or replace a XEM:

1.If you are replacing a XEM, first save the switch configuration.

On switches running the AlliedWare® operating system, use the commands:

create config=<filename>.cfg set config=<filename>.cfg

On switches running the AlliedWare Plus™ operating system, use the commands:

awplus>enable

awplus#copy running-config startup-config

2.If connected, disconnect the switch from its redundant power supply.

3.Disconnect the switch from its AC or DC power supply.

4.If you are replacing an existing XEM, disconnect any data cables.

5.Loosen the thumbscrews on the faceplate or existing XEM, and remove it.

Keep the faceplate for future use. If you remove a XEM, cover the bay with the faceplate to prevent dust and debris from entering it and to maintain proper airflow.

6.Carefully slide the new XEM into the empty bay until you feel it engage the rear plug.

7.Secure the XEM by tightening the thumbscrews.

8.Apply power to the switch by re-attaching the power cord.

9.If you disconnected a redundant power supply, reconnect it.

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Allied Telesis XEM-2XP, x900 manual Installing or replacing XEMs without hot swap support

XEM-2XP, x900 specifications

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