Designed with reliability in mind—the dual power supplies, fan modules and a comprehensive range of expansion modules help maintain and reconfigure when needed, without affecting network uptime.
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Overview
- Create a single virtual chassis from two physical devices
- Low latency and wirespeed L3 routing in a compact 3 rack unit device
- Maintain and reconfigure without effecting network uptime
- Simplify management tasks by managing the stack as a single node on the network
- Supports up to 8 high-speed expansion bays
Key Features
- Active Fiber Monitoringâ„¢ (AFM)
- AMF guestnode
- AMF starter
- Microsoft Network Load Balancing (MS NLB) support
Certifications and Compliance
IPv6 Ready
Run by the IPv6 Forum, IPv6 Ready certification demonstrates conformance to IPv6 standards and validates interoperability of IPv6 products.
All Models
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SwitchBlade x908
Advanced Layer 3 modular switch with 8 x high-speed expansion bays
Notice: This product is not available for purchase.
End-of-Sale information
End of Sale Announced
23 Apr 2019
01 Mar 2018
01 Mar 2018
End of Software Support
22 Apr 2021
29 Feb 2020
29 Feb 2020
End of Life
22 Apr 2024
01 Mar 2023
01 Mar 2023
Alternate Products
XEM-2XP
2-port 10GbE (XFP) expansion module
Notice: This product is not available for purchase.
End-of-Sale information
End of Sale Announced
01 Mar 2018
01 Mar 2018
01 Mar 2018
End of Software Support
End of Life
01 Mar 2023
01 Mar 2023
01 Mar 2023
Alternate Products
XEM-2XS
2-port 10GbE (SFP+) expansion module
Notice: This product is not available for purchase.
End-of-Sale information
End of Sale Announced
01 Mar 2018
01 Mar 2018
01 Mar 2018
End of Software Support
End of Life
01 Mar 2023
01 Mar 2023
01 Mar 2023
Alternate Products
XEM-2XT
2-port 10GbE (RJ-45) expansion module
Notice: This product is not available for purchase.
End-of-Sale information
End of Sale Announced
28 Jun 2016
28 Jun 2016
28 Jun 2016
End of Software Support
End of Life
28 Jun 2021
28 Jun 2021
28 Jun 2021
Alternate Products
XEM-24T
24-port 10/100/1000T (RJ Point 5) expansion module
Notice: This product is not available for purchase.
End-of-Sale information
End of Sale Announced
01 Mar 2018
01 Mar 2018
01 Mar 2018
End of Software Support
End of Life
01 Mar 2023
01 Mar 2023
01 Mar 2023
Alternate Products
XEM-12Sv2
12-port 1000X (SFP) expansion module
Notice: This product is not available for purchase.
End-of-Sale information
End of Sale Announced
01 Mar 2018
01 Mar 2018
01 Mar 2018
End of Software Support
End of Life
01 Mar 2023
01 Mar 2023
01 Mar 2023
Alternate Products
XEM-12Tv2
12-port 10/100/1000T (RJ-45) expansion module
Notice: This product is not available for purchase.
End-of-Sale information
End of Sale Announced
01 Mar 2018
01 Mar 2018
01 Mar 2018
End of Software Support
End of Life
01 Mar 2023
01 Mar 2023
01 Mar 2023
Alternate Products
Accessories
SPFX/2
100FX (LC), multi-mode, 2km
SPBD10
1000LX (LC) single-mode BiDi, 10km
SPTX
10/100/1000T (RJ-45), 100m
SPSX
1000SX (LC), multi-mode, 220-550m
SPSX/I
1000SX (LC) multi-mode, I-Temp, 220-550m
SPEX
1000SX (LC) Multi-Mode, 2km
SPLX40
1000EX (LC), single-mode, 40km
SP10SR
10G (LC), multi-mode, 300m
SP10SR/I
10G (LC), multi-mode, I-Temp, 300m
SP10ER40a/I
10G (LC) single-mode, I-Temp, 40km
SP10ZR80/I
10G (LC) single-mode, 80km
SP10TW1
SFP+ Twinax direct attach cable, 1m in length.
Documentation
Datasheet: SwitchBlade x908
Product Information for the SwitchBlade® x908 advanced Layer 3+ modular switch.
Datasheet: High Speed Expansion Modules (XEMs)
Product Information for high speed Expansion Modules (XEMs) which are interoperable with the SwitchBlade x908 and the x900 Series switches.
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OSPFv3 Feature Overview and Configuration Guide
This guide will teach you the basics of using OSPFv3 on AlliedWare Plus, and how to view and monitor your OSPFv3 set up and behaviour.
OSPF Feature Overview and Configuration Guide
This guide provides an example OSPF network diagram, and describes some of the main configuration parameters for OSPF using the AlliedWare Plus Operating System.
AlliedWare Plusâ„¢ Best Practice Guide
This document describes how to configure Allied Telesis switches for maximum security, network stability and ease of management.
Technical Tips and Tricks: AlliedWare Plusâ„¢ Managed Layer 3 Switches
This document contains useful technical tips and tricks for AlliedWare Plus Managed switches.
DHCP for IPv6 (DHCPv6) Feature Overview and Configuration Guide
This guide describes the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for IPv6 (DHCPv6). DHCPv6 is used to delegate IPv6 prefixes and to allocate IPv6 addresses.
How To: Configure a VoIP Phone System with PoE/PoE+
This How To Note shows you how to configure some key features that allow AlliedWare Plus switches to control a VoIP network, using phones from different manufacturers.
How To: Troubleshoot Slow Network Performance
This How To Note provides useful strategies to help you methodically investigate and resolve the issues that may be slowing your network down.
How To: Use the Local RADIUS Server to Authenticate 802.1x Supplicants Using X.509 Certificates
This How To Note describes how to configure the local RADIUS server to authenticate an 802.1x supplicant using X.509 certificates. It also explains how to generate the required certificates, how to configure ports as authenticator ports, and how to install certificates on the supplicant workstation.
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