NETGEAR Model FS726T Smart Fast Ethernet Switch
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1. Package Contents Verify that your package contains the following NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch Rubber footpads for tabletop installation Power cord Rack mount kit for installing the switch in a 19 inch rack Installation guide Smart Switch Resource CD with Smart Wizard Discovery and User s manual Warranty Support Information Card If any item is missing or damaged contact your place of purchase immediately Page7df 19 CHAPTER 2 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION This chapter describes the hardware features of the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch Topics include e Front and back panels e 24 10 100 Mbps and 2 10 100 100 Mbps auto sensing RJ 45 ports e SFP GBIC Module bay e LED descriptions e Reset Button e Factory Defaults Button Front and Back Panels Figures 2 1 and 2 2 show the key components on the front and back panels of the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch The front panel contains LEDs and RJ 45 jacks and 1 SFP GBIC module bays The back panel has a standard AC power receptacle for accommodating the supplied power cord En on LIII Figure 2 2 Back Panel of the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch 10 100 Mbps RJ 45 Ports As Figure 2 1 shows the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch has 24 10 100 Mbps and 2 10 100 1000 Mbps RJ 45 ports These ports are auto sensing ports When you insert a cable into an RJ 45 port the switch automatically ascertains the maximum speed 10 or 100 or 1000 Mbps and dup2. Reset Button The FS726T has a Reset Button to trigger a hardware reset of the switch This is equivalent to turning the power off and back on The last saved configuration will be loaded onto the switch as it resets To press the Reset Button insert a small device such as a paper clip into the opening to press the recessed button The LEDs on the switch should go out and then come back on as the switch goes through its Power On Switch Test POST Factory Defaults Button The FS726T has a Factory Default Button to enable you to clear out the current configuration and return to the factory settings This will clear out all settings including the password VLAN settings and port configurations Page JOdf 19 3 5 Your NETGEAR ProSafe 5726 Smart Switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring your network connections It can be used as stand alone device or with 10 Mbps 100 Mbps 10 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps hubs and switches Desktop Switching Your NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch can be used as desktop switch to build a small network that enables users to have 1000 Mbps access to a file server With full duplex enabled the switch port connected to the server or PC can provide 2000 Mbps throughput Figure 3 1 Example of Desktop Switching Page ILof19 CHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION This chapter describes the installation procedures for your NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Sma
3. 2004 NETGEAR Inc NETGEAR the Netgear logo Auto Uplink ProSafe and Everybody s connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of Netgear Inc in the United States and or other countries Other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders Information is subject to change without notice All rights reserved Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design operational function and or reliability NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circuit layout s described herein Certificate of the Manufacturer Importer It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT AmtsblVfg 243 1991 and 46 1992 The operation of some equipment for example test transmitters in accordance with the regulations may however be subject to certain restrictions Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations Voluntary Control Council for Interference VCCI Statement This equipment is in the first category information equipment to be used in commercia
4. is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89 336 EEC Article 4a Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55024 Class A CISPR 22 EN 55 022 and EN 55 024 Statements This is to certify that the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89 336 EEC Article 4a Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class A CISPR 22 and EN 55 024 AN Warning This is a Class A product In domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take appropriate measures Pageldf19 Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch do not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regu
5. 8 SFP GBIC MODULE LED DESCRIPTIONS B ESE TID UT TON career ER RR SER HEIN REESE AE FACTORY DEFAULTS BUTTON CHAPTER 3 APPLICATIONS DESKTOP SNTEING AE 11 CHAPTER amp INSTALLATION me S X 12 STEP T PREPARINGTHESTE 12 STEP 2 INSTALLING THE SWITCH ce s echec eee er RU ER EE TER AD ORE Ret EUR ERR RR HE PON URS ERES 12 STEP 3 CHECKING THEANSTALLATION zucca eventi eee SH RR XI WC XE XR XX XU X NE RI HI ANI CIR 13 STEP A CONNECTING DEVICES TO THE SWITCH sciet re e oro er OR t ee Oe CEPR OT EUER RR OT HERR rata 13 STEPS INSTALUINGAN SFPGBIC MODULE ttt tr RR Er E ERE e ED eere seen ER een eee ee o er 13 6 TE 14 STEP 7 SWITCH MANAGEMENT THROUGH A WEB BROWSER OR THE PC UTILITY FOR INITIAL CONFIGURATION 14 GLOSSARY E EAS 15 APPENDIX B TROUBLESHOOTING isisisssisscsssasssasssciestsnsesniasssasestsestsesedsasseddtsnssesassnasestsnasseacdnandadedasnsabasasedabajasesesesacededacseasenssuatsedtvensseadsasssidssnsssaesnatenseses e 17 TROUBLESHOOTING CHARA TR LR REOR UR TO CE EU 17 ADDITIONAL TROUBLESHOOTING SUGGESTIONS MM 17 APPENDIX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS fassscssscsiscieceteccsscetesasesesessseasdoscsssssssaseossensseatseatsoetsasnsasabasasanaba
6. BASE T 100BASE TX Auto Uplink on all ports 2 RJ 45 connectors for 10BASE T 100BASE TX and 1000BASE T Auto Uplink on all ports 1 SFP GBIC module bay LEDs Per port Gigabit Link Activity Speed Per device Power Performance Specifications Forwarding modes Store and forward Bandwidth 8 8 Gbps Network latency Less than 20 microseconds for 64 byte frames in store and forward mode for 100 Mbps to 100 Mbps transmission Buffer memory 256 KB embedded memory per unit Address database size 8 000 media access control MAC addresses per system Mean Time Between Failure MTBF 305 056 hours 34 years Power Supply Power Consumption 15 W maximum 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz universal input Physical Specifications Dimensions H x W x D 1 6 x 17 3 x 8 1 in 43 x 440 x 205 mm Weight 5 5 Ibs 2 5 kg Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage temperature 20 to 70 C 28 to 158 F Operating humidity 90 maximum relative humidity non condensing Storage humidity 95 maximum relative humidity non condensing Operating altitude 3 000 m 10 000 ft maximum Storage altitude 3 000 m 10 000 ft maximum Electromagnetic Emissions CE mark commercial FCC Part 15 Class A VCCI Class A C Tick Electromagnetic Immunity EN 55022 CISPR 22 Class A Safety CE mark commercial UL listed UL 1950 cUL IEC950 EN60950 Page 180 19 Modules AGM731F 1000BASE SX SFP GBIC fo
7. Multicast is more efficient than normal Internet transmissions because the server can broadcast a message to many recipients simultaneously Unlike traditional Internet traffic that requires separate connections for each source destination pair IP multicasting allows many recipients to share the same source This means that just one set of packets is transmitted for all the destinations LA Local Area Network A network of end stations such as PCs printers servers and network devices hubs and switches that cover a relatively small geographic area usually not larger than a floor or building The ability to distribute traffic across various ports of a device such as a switch to provide efficient optimized traffic throughout the network An event that occurs when two network devices are connected by more than one path thereby causing packets to Page 519 Load balancing MAC address Port monitoring Port speed Port trunking Protocol Quality of Service Spanning Tree Spanning Tree Protocol STP Traffic prioritization repeatedly cycle around the network and not reach their destination Media Access Control A protocol specified by the IEEE for determining which devices have access to a network at Media Access Control address also called hardware or physical address Most devices that connect to a LAN have The ability to monitor the traffic passing through a port on a device to analyze network characteristics and per
8. apacity planning includes evaluating potential Class of Service A term to describe treating different types of traffic with different levels of service priority Higher priority traffic gets faster treatment during times of switch congestion A term used to describe two colliding packets in an Ethernet network Collisions are a part of normal Ethernet Collision operation but a sudden prolonged increase in the number of collisions can indicate a problem with a device particularly if it is not accompanied by a general increase in traffic A computer printer or server that is connected to a network End station A LAN specification developed jointly by Xerox Intel and Digital Equipment Corporation Ethernet networks OMS on Fast Ethernet An Ethernet system that is designed to operate at 100 Mbps 4 A technique for identifying and alerting administrators about connections such as those associated with switch ports that are experiencing congestion or failure or exceeding an administrator defined threshold The process of screening a packet for certain characteristics such as source address destination address or protocol Filtering is used to determine whether traffic is to be forwarded and can also prevent unauthorized access to a network or network devices A congestion control mechanism Congestion is caused by devices sending traffic to already overloaded port on a switch Flow
9. control prevents packet loss and temporarily inhibits devices from generating more traffic until the This appendix defines terms associated with switching technology period of congestion ends A system that allows packets to be transmitted and received at the same time and in effect doubles the potential throughput of a link IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers This American organization was founded in 1963 and sets standards for computers and communications Internet Engineering Task Force An organization responsible for providing engineering solutions for TCP IP networks In the network management area this group is responsible for the development of the SNMP protocol Internet Group Management Protocol the standard for IP multicasting in the Internet IGMP is used to establish host memberships in multicast groups on a single network See IP multicast Internet Protocol IP is a layer 3 network protocol that is the standard for sending data through a network IP is part of the TCP IP set of protocols that describe the routing of packets to addressed devices Internet Protocol address A unique identifier for a device attached to a network using TCP IP The address is IP address written as four octets separated with periods full stops and is made up of a network section an optional subnet section and a host section Sending data to distributed servers on a multicast backbone For large amounts of data IP
10. e However the management software can let you setup VLAN and Trunking features and also improve the efficiency of the switch and as a result improve its overall performance as well as the performance of your network After you power up the switch for the first time you can configure it using a Web browser or a utility program called Smart Wizard Discovery For more information about managing the switch see the Software Manual on the Smart Switch Resource CD Page Uof 19 APPENDIX A GLOSSARY A feature that allows twisted pair ports to advertise their capabilities for speed duplex and flow control When Auto negotiation connected to a port that also supports auto negotiation the link can automatically configure itself to the optimum setup A feature that allows twisted pair ports to sense if a normal MDI X or uplink MDI connection is necessary and Auto Uplink make the right link It adjusts for straight through or crossover cables The information capacity measured in bits per second that a channel could transmit Bandwidth examples include 10 Mbps for Ethernet 100 Mbps for Fast Ethernet and 1000 Mbps I Gbps for Gigabit Ethernet The signaling rate of a line that is the number of transitions voltage or frequency changes made per second Also known as line speed network to fail Broadcast storms can be due to faulty network devices or network loops Determining whether current solutions can satisfy future demands C
11. e plugged in at the same time the fiber port will be active The SFP GBIC bay accommodates a standard SFP GBIC module LED Descriptions The front panel of the NETGEAR FS726T Fast Ethernet Smart Switch has LEDs that provide a quick and accurate display of link port speed and activity Table 2 1 summarizes the LEDs on the switch Table 2 1 Front Panel LEDs EN Solid Green is supplied to the switch amp operating normally Off Power is Disconnected 10 100 Mbps LED Port Link ACT LED Solid Green A valid 10 100Mbps link is established on the port Blinking Green Packets transmission or reception is occurring the port at 100Mbps OFF No 10 100Mbps link is established on the port 100M LED Solid Green A valid 100Mbps link is established on the port OFF No 100Mbps link is established on the port 10 100 1000 Mbps LED Port Link ACT LED Solid Green A valid 10 100 1000Mbps link is established on the port Blinking Green Packets transmission or reception is occurring on the port at 10 100 1000Mbps OFF 10 100 1000Mbps link is established on the port 100 1000M LED Solid Green A valid 1000Mbps link is established on the port Solid Yellow A valid 100Mbps link is established on the port OFF No 100 1000Mbps link is established on the port SFP Mini GBIC Link LED A valid 1000Mbps link is established on the port No 1000Mbps link is established on the port
12. e standing or rack mounted in a wiring closet or equipment room It is IEEE compliant and offers low latency for high speed networking It includes two built in RJ 45 Gigabit Ethernet ports with one SFP GBIC slot All ports can automatically negotiate to the highest speed This capability makes the switch ideal for environments that have a mix of Ethernet Fast Ethernet or Gigabit Ethernet devices In addition all RJ 45 ports operate in half or full duplex mode increasing the maximum bandwidth of each connection up to either 20 Mbps 200 Mbps or 2000 Mbps respectively The maximum segment length is 328 feet 100 meters over Category 5 unshielded twisted pair UTP cable but much longer for fiber connections using SFP GBIC modules Page5of 19 Features The following list identifies the key features of the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch Twenty four 10 100 Mbps and two 10 100 1000 Mbps auto sensing Ethernet switching ports One SFP GBIC combo Gigabit Ethernet slot for optional fiber connectivity Automatic detection of SFP GBIC modules Reset Button Factory Defaults Button Administrative switch management including IEEE 802 1Q Tag VLAN with up to 64 VIDs ranging in 2 to 4K Port based VLAN with up to 26 groups any one port can belong to different VLAN groups IEEE 802 1p QoS support 4 priority queues per port IEEE 802 3ad Link Aggregation support Web based management with embedded HTTP server provided Supports port setting f
13. entilation Do not restrict airflow by covering or obstructing air inlets on the sides of the switch Keep at least 2 inches 5 08 centimeters free on all sides for cooling Be sure there is adequate airflow in the room or wiring closet where you intend to install the switch Operating conditions Keep the switch at least 6 ft 1 83 m away from nearest source of electromagnetic noise such as a photocopy machine Step 2 Installing the Switch You can install your NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch on a flat surface or in a standard 19 inch rack Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface The switch ships with four self adhesive rubber footpads Stick one rubber foot pad on each of the four concave spaces on the bottom of the switch The rubber footpads cushion the switch against shock vibrations They also provide space between each stacked switch for ventilation Installing the Switch in a Rack To install the switch in a rack use the following procedure and refer to Figure 4 1 To perform this procedure you need the 19 inch rack mount kit supplied with your switch 1 Attach the supplied mounting brackets to the side of the switch 2 Insert the screws provided in the rack mount kit through each bracket and into the bracket mounting holes in the switch 3 Tighten the screws with a 1 Phillips screwdriver to secure each bracket 4 Align the mounting holes in the brackets with the holes in the rack and insert two pan head screws with n
14. etworks Originally a UNIX standard TCP IP is now supported on almost all platforms and is the protocol of the Internet TCP relates to the content of the data traveling through a network ensuring that the information sent arrives in one piece when it reaches its destination IP relates to the address of the end station to which data is being sent as well as the address the destination network Giving time critical data traffic a higher quality of service over other non critical data traffic A packet sent to a single end station on a network Virtual LAN A logical association that allows users to communicate as if they were physically connected to a single LAN independent of the actual physical configuration of the network Page 160f 19 APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch Topics include o Troubleshooting chart o Additional troubleshooting suggestions Troubleshooting Chart Table B 1 lists symptoms causes and solutions of possible problems Table B 1 Troubleshooting Chart Power LED is off No power is received Check the power cord connections for the switch at the Switch and the connected device Make sure all cables used are correct and comply with Ethernet specifications Link LED is off or intermittent Port connection is not working Check the crimp on the connectors and make sure that the plug is properly in
15. form troubleshooting The speed that a port on a device uses to communicate with another device or the network The ability to combine multiple ports on a device to create a single high bandwidth connection A set of rules for communication between devices on a network A term to describe delay throughput bandwidth and other factors that measure the service quality provided to a user A section of a LAN that is connected to the rest of the network using a switch bridge or repeater Simple Network Management Protocol An IETF standard protocol for managing devices on a TCP IP network A technique that detects loops in a network and logically blocks the redundant paths ensuring that only one route exists between any two LANs A protocol that finds the most efficient path between segments of a multi looped bridged network STP allows redundant switches and bridges to be used for network resilience without the broadcast storms associated with looping If a switch or bridge falls a new path to a redundant switch or bridge is opened A device that interconnects several LANs to form a single logical LAN that comprises of several LAN segments Switches are similar to bridges in that they connect LANs of a different type however they connect more LANs than a bridge and are generally more sophisticated Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol This is the name for two of the most well known protocols developed for the interconnection of n
16. l and or industrial areas and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines that are aimed at preventing radio interference in commercial and or industrial areas Consequently when this equipment is used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto radio interference may be caused to equipment such as radios and TV receivers Federal Communications Commission FCC Compliance Notice Radio Frequency Notice This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions This device may not cause harmful interference This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Note 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 in a residential installation 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 However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user
17. lations of the Canadian Department of Communications Reglement sur le brouillage radio lectrique du minist re des Communications Cet appareil num rique NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch respecte les limites de bruits radio lectriques visant les appareils num riques de classe A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique du minist re des Communications du Canada Customer Support For assistance with installing and configuring your NETGEAR system or with questions or problems following installation e Check the NETGEAR Web page at http www NETGEAR com support Technical Support in North America at 1 888 NETGEAR If you are outside North America please refer to the phone numbers listed on the Support Information Card that shipped with your switch Email Technical Support at support NETGEAR com Defective or damaged merchandise can be returned to your point of purchase representative Internet World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the uniform resource locator URL http www NETGEAR com A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required Page2df 19 5 FRONTANDIBACK PANELES 25 feeb tae tt ot wat o t 8 10 100 M BES RAS PORTS 4 oot tet ek eee tete ette ene en CUR COE se RR Ca e eee da e OE A da dee lide et
18. lex mode half or full duplex of the attached device All ports support only unshielded twisted pair UTP cable terminated with an 8 pin RJ 45 plug To simplify the procedure for attaching devices all RJ 45 ports support Auto Uplink This technology lets you attach devices to the RJ 45 ports either straight through or crossover cables When you insert a cable into the switch s RJ 45 port the switch automatically e Senses whether the cable is straight through or crossover cable and e Determines whether the link to the attached device requires a normal connection such as when connecting the port to PC or an uplink connection such as when connecting the port to a router switch or hub e Configures the RJ 45 port to enable communications with the attached device without requiring user intervention In this way the Auto Uplink technology compensates for setting uplink connections while eliminating concern about whether to use crossover or straight through cables when attaching devices Page8of 19 SFP GBIC Module The one module bay accommodates standard SFP GBIC modules such as the AGM731F or AGM732F from NETGEAR allowing you to have fiber connections on your network The module bay is a combo port sharing a connection with the last one RJ 45 port Being a combo port only one type of connection can be active at any given time For example both copper and fiber port cannot be used at the same time If both connectors ar
19. out of the box This chapter serves as the introduction for using your NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch and provides the following information e Overview e Switch Features e Package contents Overview Your NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch provides two built in RJ 45 Gigabit Ethernet ports with one built in Small Form Factor Pluggable SFP GBIC slot that support non blocking 10 100 1000 networks Using these Gigabit ports you can create high speed connections to a server or network backbone For example you can e Connect switches to each other with high speed links e Link to high speed servers e Provide 10 100 1000 copper and fiber connectivity Your NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch also provides the benefit of administrative management with a complete package of features for the observation configuration and control of your network With a Web based Graphical User Interface GUI the switch s many capabilities can be viewed and used in a simple and intuitive manner The switch s management features include configuration for port and switch information VLAN for traffic control port trunking for increased bandwidth and Class of Service CoS for traffic prioritization These features and more will allow you to better understand and control your network Initial discovery of your switch on your network requires the Smart Wizard Discovery program a utility that runs on a PC Your NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch can be fre
20. p this procedure To install an SFP GBIC module o Insert the SFP module into the SFP module bay Press firmly to ensure the module seats into the connector Page of 19 Figure 4 3 Installing a Gigabit Ethernet Module into FS726T Step 6 Applying AC Power NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch does not have an ON OFF switch the only method of applying or removing AC power is by connecting or disconnecting the power cord Before you connect the power cord select an AC outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch which can turn off power to the switch After you select an appropriate outlet use the following procedure to apply AC power Connect the female end of the supplied AC power adapter cable to the power receptacle on the back of the switch Connect the 3 pronged end of the AC power adapter cable to a grounded 3 pronged AC outlet When you apply power the Power LED on the switch s front panel will be Green If the Power LED does not go on check that the power cable is plugged in correctly and that the power source is good If this does not resolve the problem refer to Appendix B Troubleshooting Step 7 Switch Management through a Web Browser or the PC Utility for Initial Configuration Your NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch contains software for viewing changing and monitoring the way it works This management software is not required for the switch to work You can use the ports without using the management softwar
21. r multimode fiber AGM732F 1000BASE LX SFP GBIC for single mode fiber Page 190f 19
22. rt Switch Switch installation involves the following steps Step 1 Preparing the site Step 2 Installing the switch Step 3 Checking the installation Step 4 Connecting devices to the switch Step 5 Installing an SFP GBIC module Step 6 Apply AC power Step 7 Switch management through a Web Brower or the PC Utility for initial configuration Step 1 Preparing the Site Before you install your switch be sure your operating environment meets the operating environment requirements in Table 4 1 Table 4 1 Site Requirements Mounting Desktop installations Provide a flat table or shelf surface Rack mount installations Use a 17 inch 48 3 centimeter EIA standard equipment rack that is grounded and physically secure You also need the rack mount kit supplied with your switch ve Mr EE panel LEDs and access power connector Power source Provide power source within 6 feet 1 8 meters of the installation location Power specifications for the switch are shown in Appendix e Be sure NA AC outlet is not controlled by wall switch which can accidentally turn off power to the outlet and the switch Environmental Temperature Install the switch in dry area with ambient temperature between 0 and 40 C 32 and 104 F Keep the switch away from heat sources such as direct sunlight warm air exhausts hot air vents and heaters Operating humidity The installation location should have a maximum relative humidity of 90 non condensing V
23. serted and locked into the port at both the Switch and the connecting device Make sure all cables used are correct and comply with Ethernet specifications See Appendix D Check for a defective adapter card cable or port by testing them in an alternate environment where all products are functioning degradation is a problem Switch and the connected device are not the same One or more devices are not Verify that the cabling is correct Be sure all connectors are part of the network properly connected or cabling does securely positioned in the required ports Equipment may not meet Ethernet guidelines have been accidentally disconnected ACT LED is flashing continuously on all A network loop redundant path Break the loop by ensuring that there is only one path from connected ports and the network is has been created see Figure 2 3 disabled Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions If the suggestions in Table B 1 do not resolve your problem refer to the troubleshooting suggestions in this section Network Adapter Cards Make sure the network adapter cards installed in the PCs are in working condition and the software driver has been installed Configuration If problems occur after altering the network configuration restore the original connections and determine the problem by implementing the new changes one step at a time Make sure that cable distances repeater limits and other physical aspects of the installation do not e
24. ssbasshocosncobosesacanendsendseasesebesecnsoensnonseccsecdbadesescasasasee 18 Page3df19 Figures la cs MCI cO Ren c M a Figure 2 1 Front Panel of the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch iss Figure 2 2 Back Panel of the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart SwitCh sesenenonvnvnvavnvnrnrnresvrvsvrvnvnenenenenenenenenenenenensnsnsnsnsvsnsvenevnvnenenenenenenenenenenene Figure 3 1 Example of Desktop Switching s erererononvnvnvnvnvararnrvsvresvseserenenenenenenenenenenenenenensnsnsnsnensvsvnvnenenenenenenenenenenensnsnsnsvsvsnnvnenenenenenenenenenenenenenser Figure 4 1 Attaching Mounting Brackets Figure 4 2 Connecting Devices to the Switch Figure 4 3 Installing a Gigabit Ethernet Module into FS726T Tables Pag4 19 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch Your NETGEAR Switch is a state of the art high performance IEEE compliant network solution designed for users who require a large number of ports and want the power of Gigabit connectivity to eliminate bottlenecks boost performance and increase productivity There are two built in RJ 45 Gigabit Ethernet ports with one built in Small Form Factor Pluggable SFP GBIC slot on the front panel of the switch that support non stop 10 100 1000 networks To simplify installation the switch is shipped ready for use
25. unction which allows user to enable disable each port set speed duplex mode and device follow control Support Auto Discovery application program for discovering and managing the switches on the network Support flash upgrading configuration backup restore and factory reset 9999999 Full compatibility with IEEE standards IEEE 802 3i LOBASE T IEEE 802 3u 100BASE TX IEEE 802 3z ab 1000BASE X 1000Base T IEEE 802 3x full duplex flow control Auto sensing and auto negotiating capabilities for all ports Auto Uplink on all ports to make the right connection Integrated address Look Up Engine supports 8K absolute MAC addresses Full and half duplex functions for all RJ 45 ports Store and Forward transmission to remove bad packets from the network Active flow control to minimize packet loss frame drops Half duplex back pressure control Full duplex IEEE 802 3x pause frame flow control LED indicators for port status monitoring Power LED to indicate power on off status Link Act LED to indicate link status and activity Dual color Mode LED to indicate speed activity for Gigabit ports Flexible installation Standalone desktop installation 19 inch standard rack mount Standard 1U case size Page6of 19 Package Contents Figure 1 1 shows the package contents of the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch Installation Guide Wartanly Support EL ue information Ec Figure 1 1
26. xceed the Ethernet limitations Switch Integrity If required verify the integrity of the switch by resetting the switch To reset the switch use the Tools Reset command or remove AC power from the switch and then reapply AC power If the problem continues contact NETGEAR technical support In North America call 1 888 NETGEAR If you are outside of North America please refer to the support information card included with your product Auto Negotiation The RJ 45 ports negotiate the correct duplex mode and speed if the device at the other end of the link supports auto negotiation If the device does not support auto negotiation the switch only determines the speed correctly and the duplex mode defaults to half duplex The gigabit port on the Gigabit module negotiates speed duplex mode and flow control provided that the attached device supports auto negotiation Page T of 19 APPENDIX C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 802 3 10BASE T IEEE 802 3u 100BASE TX IEEE 802 3ab 1000BASE T IEEE 802 3z 1000Base X IEEE 802 3x flow control Management IEEE 802 10 Static VLAN Up to 24 ranging from 2 to 4K Port based VLAN Up to 24 IEEE 802 1p Class of Service CoS Port based QoS options High Normal Port Trunking Manual as per IEEE802 3ad Link Aggregation Interface 24 RJ 45 connectors for 10
27. ylon washers through each bracket and into the rack 5 Tighten the screws with a 2 Phillips screwdriver to secure the switch in the rack Page Roof 19 Figure 4 1 Attaching Mounting Brackets Step 3 Checking the Installation Before you apply power Inspect the equipment thoroughly Verify that all cables are installed correctly Check cable routing to make sure cables are not damaged or creating a safety hazard Be sure all equipment is mounted properly and securely 00006 Step 4 Connecting Devices to the Switch The following procedure describes how to connect devices to the switch s RJ 45 ports Your NETGEAR ProSafe 5726 Smart Switch contains Auto Uplink technology which allows you to attach devices using either straight through or crossover cables PC PC Figure 4 2 Connecting Devices to the Switch Connect each device to an RJ 45 network port on the switch s front panel see Figure 4 4 Use Category 5 Cat5 unshielded twisted pair UTP cable terminated with an 45 connector to make these connections Note Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between the switch and the attached device to 100 m 328 ft Step 5 Installing an SFP GBIC Module The following procedure describes how to install an SFP Gigabit Ethernet module in the switch s Gigabit module bay Standard SFP GBIC modules are sold separately from the FS726T If you do not want to install an SFP GBIC module at this time ski
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