Asante Technologies FM2017 Front Panels, Module LED Indicators, Installing an FX100 Module

•FX100-MMC

•FX100-SMC15

•FX100-SMC30

•FX100-SMC60

The FX100 modules are designed to extend the allowable distance between the switch and other network devices. The maximum distance that can be achieved with fiber cabling is 2 kilometers (multi-mode fiber) and up to 15, 30 or 60 kilometers (single-mode fiber).

Front Panels

The front panels of the FX100 modules consist of LED indicators, two thumbscrews, a DIP-switch for half and full-duplex mode (full-duplex is the default) and one fiber port.

Note: Another DIP-switch is found on the module’s board to enable or disable Flow Control (enabled is the default).

Module LED Indicators

The LED indicators provide real-time information of systematic operation status. The following table provides descriptions of LED indicators on the modules, and their meanings.

LED	Status	Description
TX	Blinks	The port is transmitting data.
	Off	No data is being transmitted.
RX	Blinks	The port is receiving data.
	Off	No data is being received.
Link	Green	A valid link has been established on the port.
	Off	No link has been established on the port.
Full-	Yellow	The port is operating in full-duplex mode.
Duplex	Blinking Yellow	The port is operating in half-duplex.
	Off	No link has been established on the port, or the port is in
		half-duplex mode.

Installing an FX100 Module

Follow the steps below to install the FX100 modules:

Important! Before beginning the installation of a module, disconnect the power from the switch. The FX100 modules are NOT hot-swappable!

1.Unscrew the blank bracket from the front of the fiber port, using the thumbscrews, and set aside.

2.Align the bottom of the module with the guides on the inside of the port.

3.Slide the module into the port until it stops. Press firmly until you feel the module snap into place. Never force, twist or bend the module.

4.Gently push the thumbscrews in and turn clockwise to tighten. Be careful not to over-tighten the thumbscrews.

5.Power on the switch (it will automatically detect the FX100 module). Plug the fiber cable connector into the FX100 module, and connect the other end into a network device. Check the LEDs to verify that there is a link established on the port.

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