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2.2.1 Equipment Rack Guidelines
Use the following guidelines to ensure that the switch will fit safely within the equipment rack:
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Size: 17.25 x 10.0 x 1.8 inches (423 x 245 x 39 mm)
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Ventilation: Ensure that the rack is installed in a room where the temperature remains below 40° C
(104° F). Be sure that there are no obstructions, such as other equipment or cables, blocking
airflow to or from the IntraCore 3524 vents
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Clearance: In addition to providing clearance for ventilation, ensure that there is adequate
clearance for servicing the IntraCore 3524 from the front
2.3 GBIC Interfaces
The GBIC Interface is the industry standard for Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces. Some of the benefits of GBIC
include reducing the components needed in your “spares” inventory, a wide variety of manufacturers with
cross-vendor compatibility and competitive prices.
Instructions for installing, removing, and maintaining GBIC modules are provided in following sections.
Model Part
Number
Standard
Media
GBIC 1000SX
99-00549-01
1000BaseSX
Multi-mode fiber
GBIC 1000LX
99-00550-01
1000BaseLX
Single mode fiber
GBIC 1000T
99-00673-01
1000BaseT
Category 5 UTP copper
GBIC 1000TP
99-00647-07
1000BaseT
Category 5 UTP copper
Table 2-1 GBIC Modules by Asanté
2.3.1 Installing a GBIC
GBICs are hot swappable. This means that they can be inserted and removed while the unit is powered on.
However, you should allow 40 – 60 seconds for the switch to recognize the module when it has been
installed while the unit is on.
1. Wearing an ESD (electro-static discharge) wrist strap, remove the GBIC module from its protective
packaging.
2. Verify that the GBIC is the correct type for your network (see the table above).
3. Grip the sides of the GBIC with your thumb and forefinger, then insert the GBIC into the slot on the
face of the switch.
4. Slide the GBIC into the slot until you hear or feel a click. The click indicates that the GBIC is locked
into the slot.
5.
GBIC 1000SX and GBIC 1000LX modules
: Remove the rubber plugs from the end of the GBIC
module. Save them for future use.
6. Attach the appropriate cable.
Note
: After installing a GBIC 1000T module, the link LED will light even before a valid cable has been
connected. This is a normal condition for most 1000BaseT GBIC modules.