Asante Technologies 3500 manual Installing Gbic Interfaces, Installing a Gbic, Removing a Gbic

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.

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