User`s manual

Stack-Mounting Pin
▲ Important: For more information on Goldcard connectors, see panel
2, "Determine GoldCard Connector."
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FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case, you must correct the
interference at your own expense.
Product Warranty
This IntraStack 6008FXE has a three-year warranty which applies to the original purchaser of the product. Asanté Technologies, Inc. warrants that this product will be free from defects in title, materials,
and manufacturing workmanship during the warranty period. If the IntraStack 6008FXE is found to be defective, then, as your sole remedy and the manufacturer's only responsibility, Asanté
Technologies, Inc. will repair or replace the product. This warranty does not apply to IntraStack 6008FXE products that have been subject to abuse, misuse, abnormal electrical or environmental
conditions, or any condition other than what can be considered normal use. The warranty card must be filed with Asanté Technologies, Inc. within 30 days after the date of purchase.
Warranty Disclaimers
Asanté Technologies, Inc. makes no other warranties, express, implied, or otherwise, regarding the IntraStack 6008FXE, and specifically disclaims any warranty for merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose. The exclusion of implied warranties is not permitted in some states and exclusions specified herein may not apply to you. This warranty provides you with specific legal rights. There
may be other rights you have which vary from state to state.
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Technical Specifications
Asking for Assistance
Technical Support Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time, Monday-Friday
For troubleshooting tips, refer to Appendix A in the IntraStack 6014DSB User's Manual.
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Redundant Power Supply
The IntraStack 6008FXE has a redundant power supply connector (located on the
unit's back panel) that can be used to connect to an external Asanté RPSU 6000
redundant power supply unit (sold separately).
The RPSU 6000 provides the IntraStack 6008FXE with power in the event that the
6008FXE's main power connection fails. Refer to the RPSU 6000's Installation Guide
for more information.
LED Indicators
Installed
GoldCard
Connector
Securing to an Equipment rack
If your IntraStack switching system is installed in an equipment rack, secure the
IntraStack 6008FXE to the equipment rack following the instructions below.
1. Screw the IntraStack 6008FXE's two mounting brackets to the equipment rack.
2. Screw one stack-mounting bracket (supplied) to the back of the two units.
Note: The 6008FXE comes with three stack-mounting brackets; only one is
needed to secure the unit when it is installed in an equipment rack.
Preparing for Desktop Placement
If your IntraStack switching system is placed on a desktop, secure the three stack-
mounting brackets to the IntraStack 6008FXE and the unit to which it is mounted.
1. Screw one stack-mounting bracket (supplied) to the back of the two units (see
the illustration above).
2. Screw the two remaining stack-mounting brackets to the sides of the two units.
Rack-Mounting Bracket;
secure to equipment rack
Stack-Mounting Bracket
IntraStack 6008FXE
IntraStack 6014DSB
Front
Stack-Mounting Bracket
(on rear of units)
Install Stack-Mounting
Brackets on both sides of
the IntraStack units
IntraStack 6008FXE
4 Secure to Equipment rack or
Prepare for Desktop Placement
To connect the IntraStack 6008FXE's power cord:
1. Plug one end of the supplied power cord into the power connector on the
back of the IntraStack 6008FXE and the other end into an AC outlet.
2. Do not power on the IntraStack 6008FXE until you review the power-on
sequence described below.
Power-On Sequence
1. Power on the expansion unit first.
2. Power on the IntraStack 6014DSB
last.
▲ Important: An IntraStack system will not function properly if an expansion unit is
powered off within the stack while the other unit(s) remain powered on.
Power-Off Sequence
1. Power off the expansion unit first.
2. Power off the IntraStack 6014DSB
last.
5 Connect Power
6 Connect Network Devices
To connect network devices to any of the IntraStack 6008FXE's eight fiber-optic ports:
• Use a 62.5/125 micron graded-index multimode fiber-optic cable with an SC
connector.
4. Insert the 2.7-inch GoldCard connector into the 6014DSB's expansion slot.
If you are installing the 6008FXE on top of another expansion unit, use the 1-inch
GoldCard connector that came with the 6008FXE.
5. Press firmly into place.
6. Screw the two stack-mounting pins (included with the 6008FXE) into the holes on
top of the IntraStack 6014DSB.
The stack-mounting pins help align and secure the IntraStack 6008FXE to the
IntraStack 6014DSB.
7. Take the IntraStack 6008FXE and remove the label from the bottom of the unit to
expose its slot.
8. Carefully place the IntraStack 6008FXE on top of the IntraStack 6014DSB,
ensuring that the 6008FXE is aligned with the stack-mounting pins and that the
GoldCard connector is properly fitted in the slots.
9. Press firmly into place.
The installation of the IntraStack 6008FXE is complete.
If the IntraStack system is installed in an equipment rack, secure the IntraStack
6008FXE to the equipment rack following the instructions in Panel 4, "Securing to
an Equipment Rack."
If the IntraStack system is placed on a desktop, follow the instructions in Panel 4,
Install the IntraStack 6008FXE (continued)
IntraStack 6014DSB
IntraStack 6008FXE
IntraStack 6014DSB