Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product FX4000 Asante Technologies
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FriendlyNET ™ FX4000 4 - Slot Modular Switch Use r ’s Manual.
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3 Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction 5 Key Features 5 Package Co ntents 5 Chapter 2. Product Overview 7 Front Panel 7 Optional Modules 7 FX40 - 8TP Module 8 FX40 - 2SMC15 Fiber Module 8 FX40 - 4MMC Fiber Module 9 FX40 - 1SX and FX40 - 1LX Gigabit Fiber Modules 9 FX40 - 1T Gigabit Module 10 Installing the FX40 Optional Modules 10 Chapter 3.
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5 Chapter 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Frie ndlyNET FX4000 . This switch combines Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet capabilities in a single, rack mountable unit. Combining these interfaces allows the switch to unclog existing LANs and to provide an efficient, high speed network.
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7 Chapter 2. Product Overview This chapter contains the following topics: • Physical Description • Optional Modules • Installing Optional Modules The FX4000 is a modular switch with four slots for opti onal modules.
Asanté FriendlyNET FX4000 8 FX40 - 8TP Module When installed into the switch, this module provides 8 x 10/100 Mbps ports that can connect the switch to a 10 or 100 Mbps hub or end station. It utilizes 3 LED's to indicat e status: 100M, Link/Activity and Full Duplex/Collision.
9 FX40 - 4MMC Fiber Module When installed into a switch, this module provides 4 x 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet fiber ports that can be used to connect the switch to the network backbone, a 100 Mbps server or end station.
Asanté FriendlyNET FX4000 10 FX40 - 1T Gigabit Module When installed into a sw itch, the FX40 - 1T Gigabit module provides one Gigabit Ethernet port that can connect the switch to a Gigabit backbone switch or to a server with a Gigabit NIC adapter card.
11 Chapter 3. Installation This chapter describes the basic installation of the switch. Mounting the Switch The s witch is suitable for use in an office environment where it can be rack mounted in standard EIA 19 - inch racks or it can stand alone. Desktop Installation 1.
Asanté FriendlyNET FX4000 12 Connecting the Switch Y ou can connect your switch to n etwork devices, such as desktops, workgroups or to other hubs. Before connecting to a desktop or workgroup, ensure that the following cabling requirements are met: 1.
13 Appendix A. Specifications The table below lists the specifications of the FriendlyNET FX4000 and the FX40 modules. Standards Compliance 802.3 10BaseT 802.
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15 Appendix B. FCC and Warranty Statements FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to co mply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro - vide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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