Installation Guide

Obtaining Documentation and Resources

The complete document set for x900 Series switches and SwitchBlade x908 includes:

this Installation Guide

the x900 Series Switch and SwitchBlade® x908 Installation and Safety Guide, which describes how to install the switch and includes important safety and statutory information

the x900 Series Switch and SwitchBlade® x908 Hardware Reference, which contains detailed information on the switch and its hardware features

the Removable Power Supply and Fan Installation Guide, which describes how to install power supply units and fan-only modules in the switch

the x900 Series Switch AlliedWare® Operating System Software Reference, which

contains detailed information on configuring switches running the AlliedWare® operating system

the AlliedWare Plus™ Operating System Software Reference, which contains detailed information on configuring switches running the AlliedWare Plus™ operating system

You can download these documents and updates from

www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software.

You need Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® software to view, search, or print these documents. You can download it from www.adobe.com.

Other resources

How-To Notes describe a range of standard Allied Telesis solutions, and include technical tips and guides to configuring specific hardware and software features. You can download the latest How-To Notes from www.alliedtelesis.com/resources/literature/howto.aspx.

MIBs supported by Allied Telesis products can be downloaded from www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software.

Microsoft® Visio® stencils for Allied Telesis products can be downloaded from www.alliedtelesis.com/resources/images/visio.aspx.

AT-TFTP Server for Windows is a TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) server for transferring software versions, configuration scripts and other files between a PC and the switch. You download AT-TFTP Server from www.alliedtelesis.com/support/software.

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Allied Telesis x900, XEM-2XP manual Obtaining Documentation and Resources

XEM-2XP, x900 specifications

The Allied Telesis x908 and the SwitchBlade x900 series of network switches are cutting-edge solutions designed to address the demands of modern networking environments. These switches are known for their high performance, reliability, and robust feature sets, making them ideal for enterprise and service provider networks.

The Allied Telesis x908 series consists of modular and chassis-based systems that can accommodate a variety of network configurations. One of the main features of the x908 series is its ability to offer high scalability with support for a large number of ports. This makes it suitable for data centers and large enterprise networks where space and bandwidth optimization are critical.

In addition to scalability, the x908 series supports advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching capabilities. This allows for efficient traffic management and routing, ensuring that data is delivered swiftly and reliably. The x908 also incorporates intelligent features such as Quality of Service (QoS), which prioritizes critical network traffic, ensuring that time-sensitive data—like voice and video—maintains its quality during transmission.

The SwitchBlade x900 series takes this functionality further with its innovative modular architecture. This allows organizations to configure their networks to meet specific needs by choosing from a variety of interface cards and service modules. The SwitchBlade x900 also supports advanced security features such as Access Control Lists (ACLs) and VLAN segmentation, which provide enhanced protection against unauthorized access and network threats.

Another hallmark of the x908 and SwitchBlade series is their support for high-speed Ethernet technologies, including 10G and 40G Ethernet. This enables organizations to keep pace with the increasing bandwidth demands of applications and services, particularly in cloud computing and data-intensive workloads.

Both the x908 and the SwitchBlade x900 series are designed with energy efficiency in mind, featuring power-saving technologies that reduce overall operational costs. Coupled with Allied Telesis' management tools, which provide detailed analytics and monitoring, network administrators can optimize performance and energy consumption simultaneously.

In summary, the Allied Telesis x908 and SwitchBlade x900 series offer a comprehensive suite of features, high performance, scalability, and advanced networking technologies. They represent a strategic investment for organizations looking to build resilient, efficient, and future-proof network infrastructures.