Asante Technologies 3524 Series - Manual (Page 6)

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Chapter 1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Asanté IntraCore 3524 Series Gigabit switch. The IntraCore 3524 is a 24-port
10/100 managed switch with a variety of hardware and software options. Hardware expansion slots (two
Type IC35) can accept a wide range of Gigabit and 10/100 Mbps media modules:
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10/100/1000BaseT
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1000BaseX GBIC
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1000BaseSX
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100BaseMMFX
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100BaseSMFX
See the table below for a description of the 3524 series models that are available.
Model 10/100
Ports Optional
MediaModules Description
IC 3524 Base 24 Two IC35 slots
available Managed 24-port 10/100
switch; base
IC 3524-2G 24 Two 1000BaseX
GBIC slots
Integrated 1000BaseX
GBIC slots
IC 3524-2T 24 Two 10/100/1000
BaseT ports Integrated copper Gigabit
ports
Table 1-1 3524 Modules
The system can operate as a stand-alone network or be used in combination with other IntraCore series
switches in the backbone.
1.1 Package Contents
The following items are included in your package:
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Switch
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AC power cord
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Rack mount brackets with screws
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Rubber feet
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Reference Guide
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Getting Started Guide
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User’s Manual (this document, on CD-ROM)
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IntraCore 3524 CD-ROM
Contact your dealer immediately if any of these items are missing.
1.2 LEDs
The system’s LED display allows you to monitor the status of your switch. See Tables 1-2 and 1-3 below for
a complete LED description.