Asante Technologies 35516 user manual Gigabit Interface Converters, Installing a Gbic

2.3 Gigabit Interface Converters

The GBIC Interface is the industry standard for Gigabit Ethernet Interfaces. Some of the benefits of GBIC include reducing the components needed in a “spares” inventory, being able to choose from a wide variety of manufacturers with cross-vendor compatibility, and having competitive prices.

Instructions for installing, removing, and maintaining GBIC modules are provided in following sections.

Important! The 35516-G has 12 GBIC ports that are paired— port numbers 1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8, 10/12, and 14/16. DO NOT use more than one copper GBIC module per pair (maximum 8 modules).

Model	Part Number	Standard	Media
GBIC 1000SX	99-00549-01	1000BaseSX	Multi-mode fiber
GBIC 1000LX	99-00550-01	1000BaseLX	Single mode fiber
GBIC 1000T	99-00673-01	1000BaseT	Category 5 UTP (or better)
			copper
GBIC 1000TP	99-00647-07	1000BaseT	Category 5 UTP (or better)
			copper

Table 2-1 GBIC Modules by Asanté

2.3.1 Installing a GBIC

GBICs are hot-swappable. This means that they can be inserted and removed while the switch is powered on. However, please allow 40-60 seconds for the switch to recognize the module when it has been installed while the switch is on.

1.Wearing an ESD (electro-static discharge) wrist strap, remove the GBIC module from its protective packaging.

2.Verify that the GBIC is the correct type for the network (see the table above).

3.Grip the sides of the GBIC with the thumb and forefinger, and then insert the GBIC into the slot on the face of the switch.

4.Slide the GBIC into the slot until it clicks into place.

5.Fiber GBIC modules: Remove the rubber plugs from the end of the GBIC module. Save them for future use.

6.Attach the appropriate cable.

Note: After installing a GBIC 1000T module, the link LED may light even before a valid cable has been connected. This is a normal condition for most 1000BaseT GBIC modules.

Note: Auto-negotiation must be disabled on a port in which a copper GBIC module is installed. Copper GBICs themselves control auto-negotiation.

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