Asante Technologies 7000 user manual Chapter Contents, Document Conventions

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Chapter Contents

This manual is divided into the following chapters and appendices:

Chapter 1, “Introduction,” provides an overview of FriendlyNET 7000 Series Gigabit Switches, their features and switching technology

Chapter 2, “Installation,” describes the components and explains how to install, mount, and apply power to FriendlyNET 7000 Series Gigabit Switches

Chapter 3, “LED Indicators,” describes how to interpret the LEDs on FriendlyNET 7000 Series Gigabit Switches

Appendix A, “Troubleshooting,” explains how to solve problems by monitoring the LEDs on FriendlyNET 7000 Series Gigabit Switches

Appendix B, “Specifications,” describes the FriendlyNET 7000 Series Gigabit Switches’ technical specifications

Appendix C, “Technical Support” explains how to contact Asanté Technical Support

Document Conventions

This manual uses the term “Switch” (first letter upper case) to refer to FriendlyNET 7000 Series Gigabit Switches, and “switch” (first letter lower case) to refer to all other Ethernet switches (or to other types of switches, such as a power switch).

This manual uses the following conventions to convey instructions and information:

Note: Noteworthy information, which contains helpful suggestions or references to other sections in the manual, is in this format.

Important! Significant information that calls attention to important features or instructions is in this format.

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Contents User’s Manual Copyright Notice Trademarks Table of Contents LED Indicators Troubleshooting Specifications Technical SupportAbout This Manual Chapter Contents Document ConventionsIntroduction Introducing the FriendlyNET 7000 SeriesModel Numbering Convention Configuration OptionsFeatures Switching Technology Performance FeaturesSwitch Acts as a Bridge Between Network Segments Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet Technology Introduction Installation Package ContentsComponents FS7108Expansion Modules FS7016 Base UnitGigabit SX XP Module Installing a Gigabit module 10/100 8-Port XP ModuleFX MII Module MII slotInstalling an MII module Mounting ConfigurationsDesktop Mounting Rack MountingCabling Requirements 11 Mounting the FS7000 in an equipment rackConnecting Network Devices Connecting a Computer to the SwitchConnecting a Hub or a Switch to the Asanté Switch Connecting a Hub with No Uplink Port to the SwitchPowering on the Switch Cascading Multiple FS7000 SwitchesVoltage Requirements Installation LED Indicators Power On LED Indicators MII Power LEDLED Indicators for Port Connections 100/10Mbps Operation LEDFull/Half Duplex LED LED Indicators on Gigabit SX Module Power LEDLink/Data LED Full Duplex/Collision LED LED Indicators Troubleshooting A-2 Specifications FS7000 Series Physical and Environmental Specifications Gigabit SX XP Module Specifications B-4 Technical Support Contacting Technical SupportC-2 Asanté TECHNOLOGIES, INC., 821 FOX LANE, SAN JOSE, CA