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GX4-800GBIC Introduction
Thank you for purchasing an Asanté® FriendlyNET™ GX4 Gigabit Ethernet switch. This high-performance network
switch is available in three different configurations to provide the maximum bandwidth for your computers,
printers and other devices with a 10/100/1000BaseT network connection:
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GX4-400: 4 100/1000BaseT switch ports
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GX4-800GBIC: 7 10/100/1000BaseT switch ports and 1 modular GBIC port
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GX4-224: 2 1000BaseT and 24 10/100BaseT switch ports
Key Features and Benefits
The FriendlyNET GX4 switch has the following key features:
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Non-blocking switch fabric provides maximum network performance through the switch. GX4-400
provides a 6.4 Gbps internal switch fabric, GX4-800GBIC has a 35 Gbps (12 million packets per second)
switch fabric and the GX4-224 has a 3.2 Gbps switch fabric.
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Support for the fastest IEEE specifications: Gigabit Ethernet over singlemode or multimode fiber (IEEE
802.3z); Gigabit Ethernet over 4 pairs of Category 5 UTP (802.3ab); Fast Ethernet (802.3u Fast Ethernet
over 2 pairs of UTP Category 5 (100BaseTX)
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Full duplex operation for simultaneous 1 Gbps transmit and 1 Gbps receive per Gigabit port
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Back pressure (collision-based) flow control modulates traffic in half duplex mode
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Compact 14-inch x 1U size fits standard 19-inch rack (brackets included)
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Internal switching power supply for worldwide operation
Package Contents
The package contains the following items:
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(1) FriendlyNET GX4 Gigabit Ethernet switch
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(1) User's Guide (this manual)
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(1) AC power cord
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(4) Rubber feet
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(1) Rack mount kit (optional)
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User's Manual
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Page 1: Package Contents
• Non-blocking switch fabric provides maximum network performance through the switch. GX4-400 provides a 6.4 Gbps internal switch fabric, GX4-800GBIC has a 35 Gbps (12 million packets per second) switch fabric and the GX4-224 has a 3.2 Gbps switch fabric. -
Page 2: Front Panel Information
GX4manual020501.fm Page 2 Monday, February 5, 2001 1:39 PM Asanté FriendlyNET GX4 Gigabit Switch Front Panel Information During normal network activity, these LEDs are on: Power, LNK/SPD, DPX/ACT, 100M Link, or 1G Link. Figure 1. FriendlyNET GX4 Model 400 10/100 10/100 10/100 1000... - Page 3 GX4manual020501.fm Page 3 Monday, February 5, 2001 1:39 PM LED Indicator Color A. GX4-400 100M Link Green 1G Link Green Green FDX/HDX Green B. GX4-800GBIC 10/100 Green 1000 Green Activity Green Full Duplex Green GBIC Link Green Activity Description A valid 100 Mbps link is established.
- Page 4 GX4manual020501.fm Page 4 Monday, February 5, 2001 1:39 PM Asanté FriendlyNET GX4 Gigabit Switch LED Indicator Color A. GX4-224 LNK/SPD Green Yellow DPX/ACT Green Yellow 1G Link Green Green FDX/HDX Green Table 2. Activity LEDs (continued) Activity Description A valid 100 Mbps link is established. A valid 10 Mbps link is established.
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Page 5: Connecting To Network Devices
GX4manual020501.fm Page 5 Monday, February 5, 2001 1:39 PM User’s Manual Connecting to Network Devices If you are connecting several workstations and a server, you can build the network using the GX4 switch as shown in Figure 4. Figure 4. A simple network topology –... - Page 6 GX4manual020501.fm Page 6 Monday, February 5, 2001 1:39 PM Asanté FriendlyNET GX4 Gigabit Switch Connecting to a Switch or a Hub When making switch-to-switch connections, connect any Gigabit port of the GX4 switch with a Gigabit cable to the Gigabit port on the other switch. Figure 5.
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Page 7: Troubleshooting
GX4manual020501.fm Page 7 Monday, February 5, 2001 1:39 PM Optional: Placing or Rack Mounting the Switch The GX4 switch comes with four rubber feet for placement on a flat surface. Placing the GX4 on a flat surface: Apply the four rubber feet to the bottom of the unit Put the unit on the flat surface Mounting the GX4 in a Rack: Place a mounting bracket over the mounting holes on each end of the unit... -
Page 8: Product Specifications
GX4manual020501.fm Page 8 Monday, February 5, 2001 1:39 PM Asanté FriendlyNET GX4 Gigabit Switch Product Specifications Standards Compliance Network Safety Emissions Cable Type Environmental Range Operating Temperature Relative Humididty Power Product Specifications (Continued) Weight Model 400 Model 800GBIC Model 224 Dimensions Model 400 Model 800GBIC...
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