Chapter 2. Hardware Installation

This chapter describes the front and rear panels of the FM2017, and explains how to install, mount and apply power to the switch.

Package Contents

The switch is shipped with the following items:

Switch

AC power cord

Four (4) Rubber feet

Rack mount Kit

RS-232 cable

User’s Manual (this document)

Compare the contents of your switch’s package against the items listed above. If any of the items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately for service.

Front Panel

The front panel of the FM2017 contains the LED Indicators, the console port, the 16 10/100Mbps ports and the 100FX module slot.

LED Indicators

The LED Indicators give real-time information of systematic operation status. The following table provides descriptions of LED status and their meaning.

LED

Status

Description

Power

Green

Power is on.

 

Off

Power is not connected, or is turned off.

100M

Green

A valid 100Mbps link has been established on the port.

 

Off

A 10Mbps link has been established on the port, or no device is detected.

Link/Activity

Green

A valid connection to another device has been established on the port.

 

Blinking

Traffic is detected on the port (transmitting or receiving).

 

Off

No device is attached.

Full-Duplex

Yellow

The port is operating in full-duplex.

 

Blinking

The port is operating in half-duplex.

 

Off

No device is attached, or the port is in half-duplex mode.

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Asante Technologies FM2017 user manual Hardware Installation, Package Contents, Front Panel