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    FriendlyNET ™ FX4000 4 - Slot Modular Switch Use r ’s Manual[...]

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    Asanté FriendlyNET FX4000 2[...]

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    3 Table of Contents Chapter 1. Introduction 5 Key Features 5 Package Co ntents 5 Chapter 2. Product Overview 7 Front Panel 7 Optional Modules 7 FX40 - 8TP Module 8 FX40 - 2SMC15 Fiber Module 8 FX40 - 4MMC Fiber Module 9 FX40 - 1SX and FX40 - 1LX Gigabit Fiber Modules 9 FX40 - 1T Gigabit Module 10 Installing the FX40 Optional Modules 10 Chapter 3. I[...]

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    Asanté FriendlyNET FX4000 4[...]

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    5 Chapter 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Frie ndlyNET FX4000 . This switch combines Ethernet, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet capabilities in a single, rack mountable unit. Combining these interfaces allows the switch to unclog existing LANs and to provide an efficient, high speed network. The switc h features a store and forward s[...]

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    Asanté FriendlyNET FX4000 6[...]

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    7 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 opti onal 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 gl[...]

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    Asanté FriendlyNET FX4000 8 FX40 - 8TP Module When installed into the switch, this module provides 8 x 10/100 Mbps ports that can connect the switch to a 10 or 100 Mbps hub or end station. It utilizes 3 LED's to indicat e status: 100M, Link/Activity and Full Duplex/Collision. FX40 - 2SMC15 Fiber Module When installed into the switch, this mod[...]

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    9 FX40 - 4MMC Fiber Module When installed into a switch, this module provides 4 x 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet fiber ports that can be used to connect the switch to the network backbone, a 100 Mbps server or end station. A SC connector provides the link to the multi mode fiber cabling, and there are 2 LEDs to indicate following status: Link/Activity and [...]

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    Asanté FriendlyNET FX4000 10 FX40 - 1T Gigabit Module When installed into a sw itch, the FX40 - 1T Gigabit module provides one Gigabit Ethernet port that can connect the switch to a Gigabit backbone switch or to a server with a Gigabit NIC adapter card. The module comes with a 10/100/1000 Mbps Nway autonegotiating RJ45 connector with automatic MDI[...]

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    11 Chapter 3. Installation This chapter describes the basic installation of the switch. Mounting the Switch The s witch is suitable for use in an office environment where it can be rack mounted in standard EIA 19 - inch racks or it can stand alone. Desktop Installation 1. Set the switch on a sufficiently large, flat space with a power outlet nearb [...]

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    Asanté FriendlyNET FX4000 12 Connecting the Switch Y ou can connect your switch to n etwork devices, such as desktops, workgroups or to other hubs. Before connecting to a desktop or workgroup, ensure that the following cabling requirements are met: 1. The 10BaseT Ethernet cable is Category 3 or better UTP cabling. 2. The 100BaseTX Fast Ethernet an[...]

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    13 Appendix A. Specifications The table below lists the specifications of the FriendlyNET FX4000 and the FX40 modules. Standards Compliance 802.3 10BaseT 802.3u 100BaseTX/FX 802.3z 1000BaseSX 802.3ab Gigabit 1000BaseT 802.3x Flow Control and Bac kpressure Power 100 - 240 VAC 50/60Hz Consumption: 30 - 42 Watts (depending on the module) Temperature O[...]

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    Asanté FriendlyNET FX4000 14[...]

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    15 Appendix B. FCC and Warranty Statements FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to co mply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro - vide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This e[...]

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    Asanté FriendlyNET FX4000 16 FriendlyNET FX4000 4 - Slot Unmanaged Switch User’s Manual Asanté Techn ologies, Inc. 821 Fox Lane San Jose, CA 95131 USA SALES 800 - 662 - 9686 Home/Office Solutions 800 - 303 - 9121 Enterprise Solutions 408 - 435 - 8388 TECHNICAL SUPPORT 801 - 566 - 8991: Worldwide 801 - 303 - 3787: FAX www.asante.co m support@asa[...]