Asante Technologies 3500 manual Installing Optional Hardware Modules, Gbic Care and Handling

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

2.9Installing 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.

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