Asante IntraCore 3624PWR Supplementary Manual

Product Overview and General Information

Q: What is the Asante IntraCore IC3624PWR?
A: The Asante IntraCore IC3624PWR is an enterprise-class, 24-port 10/100 (with 2 combo Gigabit Ethernet ports), 1-rack-unit (RU),
managed, PoE (IEEE 802.3af) L2+ switch. The product comes in a fixed configuration and supports a Layer 2+ feature set that is ideally
suited as enterprise edge or as a small enterprise/business network infrastructure solution. The switch is specifically designed to provide a
complete solution for the deployment of new enterprise-class applications such as IP telephones (VoIP), Wireless LAN Access Points
(WLAN APs), security cameras/surveillance systems, remote building management systems and a host of other PoE applications that are
making their way onto the market. With its unique Layer 2+ feature set, the product provides advanced QoS capabilities, including: 802.1p
prioritization, DiffServ, and IP TOS. Additionally, the switch can be managed in a multitude of ways, including: web browser, Cisco-like
Command Line Interface (CLI), SNMP, Telnet, and Console.
Q: What are the benefits of using a PoE switch?
A: By deploying a PoE switch, users can gain a reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) when combined with VoIP and other 802.3af
compliant products (e.g., security cameras). Savings can be garnered through the reduced costs associated with additional power
cabling/outlets, additional video cable, and an overall simplified mechanism for deploying voice/video/data solutions.
Q: Is the Asante IntraCore IC3624PWR PoE standards compliant?
A: Yes. The switch is fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3af standard for PoE.
Q: How many devices can the Asante IntraCore IC3624PWR support?
A: The switch comes with a 225 watt power supply and can deliver 170 watts to the 24 ports of the switch - with a maximum of 15.4 watts to
each port. Given that the typical VoIP phone operates in the 4-7 watt range, the product can support a fully populated configuration (24 x 7
= 168 watts). In fact, Asante uses the IntraCore IC3624PWR in its internal network with ShoreTel's VoIP solution – in a fully populated
configuration.
Q: On what pairs of wires does the Asante IntraCore IC3624PWR provide PoE power?
A: The switch provides PoE power on the Spare Pairs (4&5 and 7&8).
IC3624PWR FAQ
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IntraCore IC3624PWR
December 13, 2004
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