Asante Technologies FX4000 user manual Product Overview, Front Panel, Optional Modules

Chapter 2. Product Overview

This chapter contains the following topics:

∙Physical Description

∙Optional Modules

∙Installing Optional Modules

The FX4000 is a modular switch with four slots for optional modules. The LEDs are located on the front panels of the switch and modules to allow you to monitor the operation and performance at a glance.

Front Panel

The front panel of the switch contains the Power LED, and the front panel of each module contains all the LEDs and ports for connections to other devices (when modules are installed).

The 3 pronged power plug and On/Off switch are located on the rear panel of the switch. The switch will work with AC in the range 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz.

Optional Modules

A variety of optional modules are available, allowing the user to choose modules that will optimize network performance while reducing cost and complexity.

By providing 4 G-Link bus interfaces in the base unit, the user has the freedom to arrange any module in any slot giving the ultimate in network flexibility. The integration of 10/100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps technology is now a simple matter of installing the desired module. By mixing different modules in the same cabinet, the user ensures that network performance and budget requirements are easily met.

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