Expansion Modules
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About this GuideOptional 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 SystemsXEMs 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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