Asante Technologies 3500 - Manual (Page 17)

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Asanté IntraCore 3500 Series
2. Place the unit on a flat surface with a minimum area of 434.3
mm x 342.9 mm (17.1” x 13.5”) and support capacity of 10 kg
(22 lbs ).
3. Make sure there is enough ventilation space between the
switch and surrounding walls or objects.
2.8 Installing GBIC Interfaces
Instructions for installing, removing, and maintaining GBIC inter-
faces are provided in this section.
2.8.1 Installing a GBIC
Note: GBICs are hot-swappable. This means that they can be in-
serted and removed while the unit is powered on.
1.
Remove the GBIC from its protective packaging.
2. Grip the sides of the GBIC with your thumb and forefinger, then
insert the GBIC into the slot on the face of the Gigabit Ethernet
module.
3. Slide the GBIC into the slot
until you hear or feel a click.
The click indicates that the
GBIC is locked into the slot.
4. Connect your network cable.
2.8.2 Removing a GBIC
Follow the steps below to remove a GBIC interface from a Gigabit
Ethernet module:
Note: Copper GBIC modules run hot under normal operating condi-
tions. Remove with care and place on a heat-resistant surface and
allow to cool before handling.
1.
Disconnect the network cable from the GBIC connector.
2. Release the GBIC from the slot by simultaneously squeezing
the locking tabs on both sides of the GBIC.
3. Slide the GBIC out of the slot.
4. Store your GBIC in its protective packaging.