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1. LJ CJ LJ PC PC MAC Figure 3 2 Example of Backbone Switching Page 130f20 CHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION This chapter describes the installation procedures for your NETGEAR ProSafe GS716T Gigabit Smart 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 Utility Program initial configuration Step 1 Preparing the Site Before you install your switch be sure your operating environment meets the operating environment reguirements in Table 4 1 Table 4 1 Site Reguirements Mounting Desktop installations Provide a flat table or shelf surface Rack mount installations Use a 19 inch 48 3 centimeter EIA standard eguipment rack that is grounded and physically secure You also need the rack mount kit supplied with your switch OOO 0007 LAN panel LEDs and access power connector Power source Provide a power source within 6 feet 1 8 meters of the installation location Power specifications for the switch are shown in Appendix e Be sure s AC outlet is not controlled by a wall switch which can accidentally turn off power to the outlet and the switch Environmental Temperature Install the switch in a dry area with ambient temperature between 0 and 40 C 32 and 104 F Kee2. 17 P xac f el c o c 19 Troubleshooting Ghart s ree p ete eet e o e e leet LIS ot oie is ts Mes a M eo Mos 19 Additional T roubleshootng S ugaes BOTIS c m iere ours caes dos Li ec el x dad ar ee Sars a Roads Lec dre A ae UE UL UR Mama LES 19 APPENDIX C TECHNICAL SPECIRCATIONS m 20 Page3of20 Figures FIGURE 1 1 FIGURE 2 1 FIGURE 2 2 FIGURE 2 3 FIGURE 2 4 FIGURE 3 1 FIGURE 3 2 FIGURE 4 1 FIGURE 4 2 FIGURE 4 3 PAGKAGE CONTENT Simana AUE ank eta teot nakatama aiaks FRONT PANEL OF THE GS716T GIGABIT SMART SWITCH BACK PANEL OF THE GS716T GIGABIT SMART SWITCH RESET BUTTON OF THE GS716T GIGABIT SMART SWITCH FACTORY DEFAULTS BUTTON OF THE GS716T GIGABIT SMART SWITCH eseeeeeeeeeeeeeneententttenttenntenntennttnn tentent 1 EXAMPLE OF DESKTOP SWITCHING isisccccecccosdersccccoscossscsscrseccoscsssschasscousousdersstscsecosestssossste EXAMPLE OF BACKBONE SWITCHING ATTACHING MOUNTING BRACKETS GONNEGTINGIDEVIGES TO TRIE 2S WUT CE sc ssscvsscoscsossosasasosasoazcrazscozavevastaserazavosaveaasnazscosavoazsrazscozavouasbasesazacouavoaasnazisesisoaans E a 15 INSTALLING A SFP GBIC MODULE INTO GS716T esseeseseeeeeeeeeeneeenteenteenttnnttentttet aaa 16 Pagedof20 Tables TABLE 2 1 FRONT PANEL LEDS TABLE 4 0 SITE Te akkkkemseeemjAIIIIII ISIN
3. 92004 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 GS716T Gigabit Smart Switch has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT AmtsblVfg 243 1991 and Vfg 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 comme
4. NETGEAR ProSafe GS716T Gigabit 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 There is also an easy to use switch management utility that runs on a PC 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 Your NETGEAR ProSafe GS716T Gigabit Smart Switch can be free 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 16 auto sensing 10 100 1000 Ethernet ports with 2 SFP GBIC slots 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 10 100 1000 Mbps 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 Page6of 20 F
5. a straight through or crossover cable and e Determines whether the link to the attached device reguires a normal connection such as when connecting the port to a 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 Page9df 20 SFP GBIC Module The two module bays accommodate standard SFP GBIC modules such as the AGM731F or AGM732F from NETGEAR allowing you to have fiber connections on your network The module bays are combo ports sharing a connection with the last two RJ 45 ports port 15T and 16T Being a combo port only one type of connection can be active at any given time For example both port 15T and 15F cannot be used at the same time If both connectors are plugged in at the same time the fiber port 15F will be active The SFP GBIC bay accommodates a standard SFP GBIC module which has an LC connector that is compatible with the IEEE 802 32 1000 Base SX Standard LED Descriptions The front panel of the NETGEAR ProSafe GS716T Gigabit Smart Switch has LEDs that provide a guick and accurate display of link port speed and activity Table 2 1 summarizes the LEDs on the switc
6. aiota aie metal nea aS 8 CHAPTER 2 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION 9 Frontand BaclcPanels 3 1 s osa DR OR YSK KO DAA A a OA Ded ros RA ls LULU aataid Le 9 10 100 1000 M bps R 45 P Orts istide TA SITA HST STA sen PT AMAAN aatal ea va EG EE AM Ee TOP Net Gel 9 SFP GBIC Module wld LED Descriptions 10 Reset Button wld Factory Defaults BUUON seisi acti achicha list aa maisaa annis os Gist as Gist as Gish as Git os Gist as Gist as Gish seal os abet oe Gist ast te diet sond saite ala 11 CHAPTER 3 APPLICATIONS 12 Desktop Switching REM 12 Backbone SWItCHING 13 CHAPTER amp INS TALL ATION ist 3 or A IS oie ROER TATE eT dede E UE EE 14 Step I Preparing the Site s e et eia e eat aee deed e ele e bebe a temet Step 2 Insta lling the S Wite e kaatet aaa ae ama s KE ea Mei KN aaa ila T Step 3 Checking the Installations 4c retineret Ee TD TE et ER RH RR REDE RENE THEO RATER Step 4 Connecting Devices to the S witch Step 5 Installing a SFP GBIC Module Stepo Applying AG POWBI nmt eroe etes C CREDO E Ero E ON e e URE EP Deren a dd Step 7 Switch Management through a Web Browser or Utility Program Initial Configuration sss 16 APPENDIDCA GLOSSARY M
7. of rules for communication between devices on a network Quality of Service LT to describe delay throughput bandwidth and other factors that measure the service guality provided to a A section of a LAN that is connected to the rest of the network using a switch bridge or repeater SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol An IETF standard protocol for managing devices on a TCP IP network Spanning Tres A technigue that detects loops in a network and logically blocks the redundant paths ensuring that only one route p g exists between any two LANs Spanning Tree Protocol A protocol that finds the most efficient path between segments of a multi looped bridged network STP allows STP g 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 networks Originally a UNIX standard TCP IP is now supported on almost all platforms and is the protocol of the Internet TCP relates to the con
8. 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 nylon washers through each bracket and into the rack 5 Tighten the screws with a 42 Phillips screwdriver to secure the switch in the rack Page Mof20 Figure 4 1 Attaching Mounting Brackets Step 3 Checking the Installation Before you apply power Inspect the eguipment 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 eguipment is mounted properly and securely 0000 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 GS716T Gigabit Smart Switch contains Auto Uplink technology which allows you to attach devices using either straight through or crossover cables a mum 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 RJ 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 a SFP G
9. BIC Module The following procedure describes how to install a SFP GBIC module in the switch s SFP GBIC module bays Standard SFP GBIC Modules are sold separately from the GS716T If you do not want to install a SFP GBIC module at this time skip this procedure To install a SFP GBIC module o Insert the SFP module into the SFP GBIC module bay Press firmly to ensure the module seats into the connector To install additional Gigabit Ethernet modules repeat this procedure Page 5d 20 NETOEAR Figure 4 3 Installing a SFP GBIC Module into GS716T Step 6 Applying AC Power NETGEAR ProSafe GS716T Gigabit 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 PWR LED on the switch s front panel will be Green If the PWR 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 Ste
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11. TABLE BzT TROUBLESHOOTING CHART sccssssscssscssscessscsssccsscosscassssanscosasoaessanscooscoasstasssaoscoaeseaassaescoussouaesavscoossoasesazetaasc0aodigotasuzyesesaetsveravazeusvoaverebesobeouseraverobreotsette PageSof 20 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR ProSafe GS716T Gigabit Smart Switch Your NETGEAR Switch is a state of the art high performance IEEE compliant network solution designed for users who reguire a large number of ports and want the power of Gigabit connectivity to eliminate bottlenecks boost performance and increase productivity There are 16 twisted paired ports with 2 SFP GBIC slots 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 out of the box This chapter serves as the introduction for using your NETGEAR ProSafe GS716T Gigabit Smart Switch and provides the following information e Overview Switch Features e Package contents Overview Your NETGEAR ProSafe GS716T Gigabit Smart Switch provides 16 twisted paired ports with 2 built in Small Form Factor SFP GBIC slots that support non stop 10 100 1000 fiber networks Using these Gigabit slots 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
12. 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 A LAN specification developed jointly by Xerox Intel and Digital Eguipment Corporation Ethernet networks transmit packets at a rate of 10 Mbps An Ethernet system that is designed to operate at 100 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet An Ethernet system that is designed to operate at 1000 Mbps 1 Gbps Fault isolation A technigue 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 Forwarding 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 control prevents packet loss and temporarily inhibits devices from generating more traffic until the 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 l
13. ations See Appendix D Check for a defective adapter card cable or port by testing them in an alternate environment where all products are functioning File transfer is slow or performance Half or full duplex setting on the 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 reguired ports Eguipment may not meet Ethernet guidelines have been accidentally disconnected Link ACT LED is flashing continuously on A network loop redundant path Break the loop by ensuring that there is only one path from all connected ports and the network is has been created any networked device to any other networked device 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 exceed the Ethernet limitations Switch Inte
14. control to minimize packet loss frame drops o Half duplex back pressure control o 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 of connection FDX LED to indicate connecting in full or half duplex SFP GBIC Link Act LED to indicate link status and activity 00000 o Flexible installation o Standalone desktop installation o 19 inch standard rack mount e Standard 1U case size Page7of20 Package Contents Figure 1 1 shows the package contents of the NETGEAR ProSafe GS716T Gigabit Smart Switch Gs716f AC Rubber J SS power footpads cord Rack mount kit Smart Switch qo Resource CD Installation Guide O Warranty Support Information Card Figure 1 1 Package Contents Verify that your package contains the following GS716T Gigabit 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 Utility Hardware and User s manuals Warranty Support Information Card If any item is missing or damaged contact your place of purchase immediately Page8of20 CHAPTER 2 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION This chapter describes the hardware features of the NETGEAR ProSafe GS716T Gigabit Smart Switc
15. e password VLAN settings and port configurations Figure 2 4 Factory Defaults Button of the GS716T Gigabit Smart Switch Papglld 2 CHAPTER 3 APPLICATIONS Your NETGEAR ProSafe GS716T Gigabit Smart Switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring your network connections It can be used as a stand alone device or with 10 Mbps 100 Mbps 10 100 Mbps and 1000 Mbps hubs and switches This chapter shows how the switch can be used in various network environments Topics include Desktop switching Backbone switching Desktop Switching Your NETGEAR ProSafe GS716T Gigabit 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 FVL328 ProSafe High Speed VPN Firewall SERVER with GA311 Adapter LJ LJ CJ f 59 ai PC MAC Figure 3 1 Example of Desktop Switching Page 12d 20 Backbone Switching Your NETGEAR ProSafe GS716T Gigabit Smart Switch can be used as backbone switch to build a small network that enables users to have lightening fast access to servers and the rest of the network SERVER with SERVER with GA311 Adapter muun M GA311 Adapter SERVER with mmm jy GA311 Adapter mmm SERVER with GA311 Adapter GS716T Model FS750T Switch A y NETGEAR rm
16. e set of packets is transmitted for all the destinations Local Area Network A network of endstations 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 Backbone Bandwidth Baud Broadcast Broadcast storm Capacity planning Class of Service A zZ Load balancing 10BASET 100BASE FX 100BASETX 1000BASE SX_ 1000BASET Backbone Broadcast Endstation Fast Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet Forwarding Half duplex PageT7 d 20 repeatedly cycle around the network and not reach their destination any one time a MAC address assigned to them as they are used to identify other devices in a network Multicast A single packet sent to a specific group of endstationsonanetwork Port monitorin The ability to monitor the traffic passing through a port on a device to analyze network characteristics and perform g troubleshooting Port speed The speed that a port on a device uses to communicate with another device or the network Port trunking The ability to combine multiple ports on a device to create a single high bandwidth connection A set
17. eatures The following list identifies the key features of the NETGEAR ProSafe GS716T Gigabit Smart Switch e Sixteen 10 100 1000 Mbps auto sensing Gigabit Ethernet switching ports e Two SFP GBIC combo Gigabit Ethernet slots for optional fiber connectivity e Reset Button e Factory Defaults Button e Administrative switch management IEEE 802 10 Tag VLAN with up to 64 VIDs IEEE 802 1p QoS support 2 priority queues per port Port based VLAN with up to 16 groups any one port can belong to different VLAN groups IEEE 802 3ad Link Aggregation support Web based management with embedded HTTP server provided Supports port setting function 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 smart switches on the network Support flash upgrading configuration backup restore and factory reset 9999999 e Full compatibility with IEEE standards o IEEE 802 3i 10BASE T o IEEE 802 3u 100BASE TX o IEEE 802 3z ab 1000BASE X 1000Base T o IEEE 802 3x full duplex flow control e Auto sensing and auto negotiating capabilities for all ports e Auto Uplink on all ports to make the right connection Integrated address Look Up Engine supports 8K absolute MAC addresses e Full and half duplex functions for all 10 100 1000 ports e Store and Forward transmission to remove bad packets from the network e Active flow
18. grity If reguired verify the integrity of the switch by resetting the switch To reset the switch use the Tools gt 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 10 100 1000 Mbps 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 Pap19f20 APPENDIX C TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR ProSafe GS716T Gigabit Smart Switch Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 802 3 10BASE T IEEE 802 3u 100BASE TX IEEE 802 3ab 1000BASE T IEEE 802 32 1000Base X IEEE 802 3x flow control Management IEEE 802 10 Static VLAN Up to 64 Port based VLAN Up to 16 IEEE 802 1p Class of Service CoS Port based GoS options High Normal Low Lowest Port Trunking Manual as per IEEE802 3ad Link Aggregation Port Monitoring Interface 16 RJ 45 connectors for 10BASE T 100BASE TX a
19. h Table 2 1 Front Panel LEDs on Power is disconnected Port has a valid link connection The port number ibi Data transmission is occurring on the port St No 10 100 1000Mbps link is established on the port Green A valid 1000Mbps link is established on the port Yellow A valid 100Mbps link is established on the port 3 A valid 10Mbps link is established on the port Green On A full duplex link mode is established on the port No full duplex link mode is established or a half duplex link mode is established on the port SFP MiniGBIC Link Act Green On A valid 1000Mbps link is established on the port Blinking Data transmission is occurring on the port Off No 1000Mbps link is established on the port Reset Button The GS716T 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 Self Test POST NETGEAR o Figure 2 3 Reset Button of the GS716T Gigabit Smart Switch Page 0d 20 Factory Defaults Button The GS716T 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 th
20. h Topics include e Front and back panels e 10 100 1000 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 GS716T Gigabit Smart Switch The front panel contains RJ 45 jacks with LEDs and 2 SFP GBIC module bays The back panel has a standard AC power receptacle for accommodating the supplied power cord NETGEAR ProSafe 16 Port Gigabit Smart Switch A d E Met GS716T Figure 2 1 Front Panel of the GS716T Gigabit Smart Switch 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 1 2 A mox Figure 2 2 Back Panel of the GS716T Gigabit Smart Switch 10 100 1000 Mbps RJ 45 Ports As Figure 2 1 shows the GS716T Gigabit Smart Switch has 16 10 100 1000 Mbps RJ 45 ports These ports are auto sensing 10 100 1000 Mbps 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 duplex 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
21. ink Half duplex 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 unigue 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 Multicast is more efficient than normal Internet transmissions because the server can broadcast a message to many recipients simultaneously Unlike traditional Internet traffic that reguires separate connections for each source destination pair IP multicasting allows many recipients to share the same source This means that just on
22. ities 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 make the right link It adjusts for straight through or crossover cables The part of a network used as a primary path for transporting traffic between network segments 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 freguency changes made per second Also known as line speed A packet sent to all devices on a network Multiple simultaneous broadcasts that typically absorb all the available network bandwidth and can cause a network to fail Broadcast storms can be due to faulty network devices or network loops Determining whether current solutions can satisfy future demands Capacity planning includes evaluating potential workload and infrastructure changes 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
23. nd 1000BASE T Auto Uplink on all ports with 2 SFP GBIC module bays that share with 2 RJ 45 ports for fiber connectivity LEDs Per port Gigabit Link Activity SPD FDX Per device Power Performance Specifications Forwarding modes Store and forward Bandwidth 32 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 65 789 hours 7 5 years Power Supply Power Consumption 32 W maximum 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz universal input Physical Specifications Dimensions H x W x D 1 7 x 17 3 x 8 1 in 43 2 x 440 x 205 mm Weight 6 03 Ibs 2 74 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 9096 maximum relative humidity non condensing Storage humidity 9596 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 55024 1998 A1 2001 Safety CE mark commercial CUL 60950 Listed EN60950 Low Voltage Directive Modules AGM731F 1000BASE SX SFP GBIC for multimode fiber AGM732F 1000BASE LX SFP GB
24. p 7 Switch Management through a Web Browser or Utility Program Initial Configuration Your NETGEAR ProSafe GS716T Gigabit 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 built in RJ 45 Gigabit ports without using the management software 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 Smartwizard Discovery For more information about managing the switch see the User Manual on the Smart Switch Resource CD Page 16d 20 APPENDIX A GLOSSARY This appendix defines terms associated with switching technology 10BASE T 100BASE FX 100BASE TX 1000BASE SX 1000BASE T The IEEE specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over Category 3 4 or 5 twisted pair cable The IEEE specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over fiber optic cable The IEEE specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over Category 5 twisted pair cable The IEEE specification for 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet over fiber optic cable The IEEE specification for 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 twisted pair cable A feature that allows twisted pair ports to advertise their capabil
25. p 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 9096 non condensing Ventilation 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 GS716T Gigabit 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
26. rcial 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
27. tent 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 endstation to which data is being sent as well as the address of the destination network Giving time critical data traffic a higher guality of service over other non critical data traffic Unicast Apacketsenttoasingleendstatononanetwork VLAN 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 18d 20 APPENDIX B TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the NETGEAR ProSafe GS716T Gigabit 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 ACT LED is off Port connection is not working Check the crimp on the connectors and make sure that the plug is properly inserted and locked into the port at both the switch and the connecting device Make sure all cables used are correct and comply with Ethernet specific
28. terference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Reglement sur le brouillage radio lectrique du minist re des Communications Cet appareil num rique NETGEAR ProSafe GS716T Gigabit Smart Switch respecte les limites de bruits radio lectriques visant les appareils num riques de classe A prescrites dans le Reglement 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 e Call 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 ONETGEAR 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 Page2of20 CONTENTS QvelvieW s ie o tea eda dera ISSN aN K NSA i MENSAN eee eerte t 6 PEAS Ser a ESE AA ME M M M A M MM AM A NL M else C EE 7 Package Contents inte iere ete teme e emer ne mtm ted nte ie urean avaan und urere beim al
29. user 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 GS716T Gigabit 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 GS716T Gigabit 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 Warning This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take appropriate measures Pageldf20 Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus NETGEAR ProSafe GS716T Gigabit Smart Switch do not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set outin the Radio In
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