Asante Technologies Intrachassis 9000 - Manual (Page 3)

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Contents
1 Introduction ....................................................... 1-1
IntraCore Architecture Overview .................... 1-1
The Core Switching Engine ...................... 1-1
Infrastructure Connectivity ........................ 1-2
Network Management, Security, Performance, and
Control ...................................................... 1-2
The IntraCore Product Family ........................ 1-4
The IntraChassis 9000 ................................... 1-4
Modules ......................................................... 1-5
Network Management Module .................. 1-5
24-port 10/100 Switch Module .................. 1-6
2-port Gigabit Ethernet Switch Module ..... 1-6
Power Supply ........................................... 1-7
Features ......................................................... 1-8
Defaults and Specifications .......................... 1-10
LEDs ............................................................ 1-11
2 Installation and Set-up ..................................... 2-1
Installation Guidelines .................................... 2-1
Safety Information .................................... 2-1
Power Requirements ................................ 2-4
Environmental Requirements ................... 2-4
Cooling and Airflow ................................... 2-4
Installation Overview ...................................... 2-5
Rack Mounting/Desktop Placement ............... 2-5
Equipment Rack Installation of the Chassis 2-6
Free-Standing/Desktop Installation of the Chassis
2-8
Cable Guide Installation ........................... 2-8
Installing Modules .......................................... 2-9
Installing GBIC Interfaces ....................... 2-11
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