Asante 3500 User manual

IntraCore™3500 Series
Gigabit Ethernet Switches
Getting Started Guide

2 Getting Started Guide
Quick Start Guide
Follow these steps to install your IntraCore switch:
1. Open the box and check the contents. See Chapter 1.1 Package
Contents for a complete list of the items included with your IntraCore
switch.
2. Install the switch in an equipment or wall rack, or prepare it for
desktop placement.
3. Connect the power supply.
4. Connect network devices to the switch.
5. Refer to the User’s Manual on the accompanying CD-ROM for
configuration and management capabilities.
For more information on installing the switch, please refer to Chap-
ter 2 Installation and Setup.
IC3524, IC3524-2T and IC3524-2G Models
IC3548-2GT Model

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Table of Contents
Quick Start Guide 2
1. Introduction 5
1.1 Package Contents 6
1.2 LEDs 6
1.3 Front Panel Description 10
1.4 Management and Configuration 11
2. Installation and Setup 13
2.1 Safety Overview 13
2.2 Recommended Installation Tools 14
2.3 Power Requirements 14
2.4 Environmental Requirements 14
2.5 Cooling and Airflow 15
2.6 Installation Overview 15
2.7 Chassis Installation and Placement 15
2.8 Installing GBIC Interfaces 17
2.9 Installing Optional Hardware Modules 18
2.10 Connecting Power 19
2.11 Connecting to the Network 19
2.12 Using the Stacking Feature 21
Appendix A Troubleshooting 25
Appendix B Safety and Regulatory Compliance 27
Appendix C Features and Specifications 29
Appendix D Serial Port Pin Outs 31
Appendix E Warranty and Support 33

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Asanté IntraCore 3500 Series
1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Asanté IntraCore 3500 Series Gigabit
switch. The IntraCore 3500 series include 24- and 48-port 10/100
managed switches with a variety of hardware and software options.
The IntraCore 3524 is a 24-port 10/100 managed switch with sev-
eral optional hardware modules. Hardware expansion slots (two
Type IC35) can accept a wide range of Gigabit and 10/100 Mbps
media modules:
•10/100/1000BaseT
•1000BaseT GBIC
•1000BaseSX
•100BaseMMFX
•100BaseSMFX
The IntraCore 3548-2GT is a 48-port 10/100 managed switch with
integrated 10/100/1000BaseT Gigabit Ethernet ports and 1000Base
GBIC expansion ports. See the table below for a description of the
3500 series models that are available.
Model 10/100
Ports
Optional Media
Modules
Description
IC 3524 Base 24 Two IC35 slots
available
Managed 24-port 10/100
switch; base
IC 3524-2T 24 Two 10/100/1000
BaseT ports
Integrated copper Gigabit
ports
IC 3524-2G 24 Two GBIC ports Integrated Gigabit Ethernet
Interface Converter (GBIC)
ports
IC 3548-2GT 48 Managed 48-port 10/100
switch with two integrated
GBIC slots or two inte-
grated 10/100/1000BaseT
Gigabit Ethernet ports
Table 1-1—3500 Models

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The system can operate as a stand-alone network or be used in
combination with other IntraCore series switches in the backbone.
1.1 Package Contents
The following items are included in your package:
•Switch
•AC power cord
•Rack mount brackets with screws
•Rubber feet
•Reference Guide
•User’s Manual (on CD-ROM)
•Getting Started Guide (this document)
•IntraCore 3500 CD-ROM
Contact your dealer immediately if any of these items are missing.
1.2 LEDs
The system’s LED display allows you to monitor the status of your
switch. Refer to the sections below for LED information specific to
your switch’s model.
1.2.1 IC3524 Models
The IntraCore 3524 model switches have two LED indicators for
each of the 24 10/100 ports, and three LED indicators for both of
the optional Gigabit ports. See Tables 1-2 and 1-3 below for a com-
plete LED description.

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Port # LED Color Description
25,26 Gigabit
(speed)
Solid Green
Off
A valid 1000Mbps link has
been established
No link has been estab-
lished, or link is at
10/100Mbps rate
25,26 10/100 Link Solid Green
Solid Amber
Off
A valid 100Mbps link has
been established
A valid 10Mbps link has
been established
No 10/100 link has been
established
25,26 Duplex Solid Green
Solid Amber
Full Duplex
Half Duplex
Table 1-3 IC3524 Models--Ports 25 & 26
Port # LED Color Description
N/A Power/
System
Green
Off
Power is on
Power is off
1-24
(10/100)
10/100 Link Solid Green
Solid Amber
Off
A valid 100 Mbps link has
been established
A valid 10Mbps has been
established
No link has been estab-
lished
1-24
(10/100)
Duplex Solid Green
Solid Amber
Full Duplex
Half Duplex
Table 1-2 IC3524 Models-- Ports 1-24

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1.2.2 IC3548-2GT
The IntraCore 3548-2GT switch has two LED status indicators for
each of the 48 10/100 ports and the 2 Gigabit ports. Using the Mode
button on the lower left of the front panel allows the user to convert
between Link/Activity status and Duplex status displays. See the
tables below for more information on the LED functions of the 3548.

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Port # LED Color Description
N/A Power/System Green
Off
Power is on
Power is off
1-48 (10/100) Link/Activity Solid Green
Blinking Green
Solid Amber
Blinking Amber
Off
A valid 100Mbps link has
been established
Data transfer at 100Mbps
A valid 10Mbps link has
been established
Data transfer at 10Mbps
No link has been estab-
lished
1-48 (10/100) Duplex Solid Green
Solid Amber
Blinking Amber
Off
Full duplex
Half duplex
The switch is operating in
half duplex
No full-duplex link has
been established, or no
collisions are occurring
on the port when operat-
ing at half-duplex
Table 1-4 IC3548 Model--Ports 1-48
Port # LED Color Description
Gigabit
Ports
#49, 50
Link/
Activity
Solid Green
Blinking Green
Solid Amber
Blinking Amber
A valid 1000Mbps link has been
established
Data transfer at 1000Mbps
A 10/100Mbps link has been es-
tablished
Data transfer at 10/100Mbps
Gigabit
Ports
#49, 50
Duplex Solid Green
Solid Amber
Blinking Amber
Off
Full duplex
Half duplex
The switch is operating in half
duplex
No full duplex link has been es-
tablished, or no collisions are oc-
curing when operating at half du-
plex
Table 1-5 IC3548 Model—Ports 49 & 50

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1.3 Front and Back Panel Descriptions
Refer to the following sections for detailed descriptions of the front
and back panels of the IntraCore 3500 series switches.
1.3.1 IC3524 Models
From left to right, the front panel contains the following: Power and
port LEDs; 24 10/100 ports; 2 optional module slots; and a console
port.
The switch is field upgradeable for use with 100BaseFX, 1000-
BaseSX, 1000BaseX GBIC or 10/100/1000BaseT modules.
The back panel (not shown) has only the AC socket.
1.3.2 IC3548-2GT
From the left to the right, the 3548 switch’s front panel contains the
power LED and 2 exchanging LEDs; a push button display mode
converter; 48 10/100 ports, each with its own indicator light; and 2
Gigabit ports (capable of using either the GBIC expansion ports [for
fiber and copper GBICs] OR the 10/100/1000BaseT Gigabit
Ethernet ports), each with its own indicator light.
Optional modules for the IC 3524