Asante Technologies 3500 - Manual (Page 18)

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Getting Started Guide
2.8.3 GBIC Care and Handling
Follow these GBIC maintenance guidelines:
• Unnecessary removal and insertion of a GBIC can lead to
its premature failure. A GBIC connector has a lifetime of
100 to 500 removals/insertions
• GBICs are static-sensitive. To prevent ESD damage, follow
your normal board and component handling procedures
• GBICs are dust-sensitive. When the GBIC is stored or
when a fiber-optic cable is not plugged in, always keep
plugs in the GBIC optical bores
• Use an alcohol swab or Kim-Wipe to clean the ferrules of
the optical connector. The most common source of con-
taminants in the optical bores is debris picked up from the
optical connectors
2.9 Installing Optional Hardware Modules
Follow the steps below to install your media modules
(10/100/1000BaseT, 1000BaseX GBIC, 1000BaseSX or
100BaseFX):
1.
Using a flat-bladed screwdriver (not included), remove the slot
cover plate from the switch.
2. Touch a grounded, metal object to discharge any static electric-
ity on your body, and then remove the module from its protec-
tive packaging (being careful not to touch any board compo-
nents or connectors).
3. Slide the module firmly into the module slot until it has clicked
into place. The module’s faceplate should be aligned with the
front panel of the switch.
4. Replace the screws to secure the module, being careful not to
overtighten the screws.
5. Connect network cables to the module port.
6. Reset the switch.
For more detailed information on your media modules, refer to the
User’s Manual on the CD-ROM.