Netgear GS724T User's Manual
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1. GS724T Smart Switch back panel RS 232 Power Connector Figure 2 4 The back panel contains the following e A 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz universal input which is a standard AC power receptacle for accommodating the supplied power cord LED Designations Port LEDs The following table describes the port LED designations Table 2 1 Port LEDs Port LED Designation 16 24 10 100 1000 Mbps LINK ACT e Solid Green A valid 1000 Mbps link is Ports 3 LEDs per port SPD established on the port Flashing Green Packet transmission or reception is occurring on the port at 1000 Mbps Solid Yellow A valid 10 100 Mbps link is established on the port Flashing Yellow Packet transmission or reception is occurring on the port at 10 100 Mbps Off No 10 100 Mbps link is established on the port Solid Green Full duplex link is established on the port Off No full duplex or half duplex link is established on the port Physical Description 2 7 v1 0 January 2011 GS716T GS724T Hardware Installation Guide Table 2 1 Port LEDs continued Port Designation 2 SFP Ports 1 LED per SFP LINK ACT Solid Green A valid 1000 Mbps SFP port module link is established on the port e Flashing Green Packets transmission or reception is occurring on the port at 1000 Mbps e Solid Yellow A valid 100 Mbps SFP module link is established on the port e Flashing Yellow Packets transmission or reception is occ2. RJ 45 connectors for 1OBASE T 100BASE TX and 1000BASE T Auto Uplink on all ports 2 Small Form factor Pluggable SFP slots for SFP module Per port Gigabit Link Activity Speed Per device Power Technical Specifications B 23 v1 0 January 2011 GS716T GS724T Hardware Installation Guide Performance Specifications Forwarding modes Store and forward Bandwidth 32 Gbps for GS716T 48 Gbps for GS724T Address database size 8K media access control MAC addresses per system Mean Time Between Failure MTBF 307 681 hours for GS716T 282 516 hours for GS724T Power Supply Power Consumption 16 5W for GS716T 21 5W for GS724T 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz universal input Physical Specifications Dimensions H x W x D 1 7 x 17 3 x 10 2 43 x 440 x 260 in mm Weight GS716T 5 99 2 72 lbs kg GS724T 6 32 2 87 lbs kg Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 0 C to 50 C 32 to 122 F Storage temperature 20 C to 70 C 28 to 158 F Operating humidity 10 90 maximum relative humidity non condensing Storage humidity 5 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 KCC Electromagnetic Immunity EN 55022 CISPR 22 Class A Safety CE mark commercial
3. UL listed UL 1950 cUL IEC950 EN60950 CB and CCC B 24 Technical Specifications v1 0 January 2011 GS716T GS724T Hardware Installation Guide Modules AGM731F 1000BASE SX SFP GBIC for multimode fiber AGM732F 1000BASE LX SFP GBIC for single mode fiber AGM733 1000BASE LZ GBIC for long haul single mode fiber Technical Specifications B 25 v1 0 January 2011 Numerics 1000BASE LX 2 1000BASE SX 2 1000BASE T 2 1000BASE X 1 2 100 240VAC 50 60 2 6 100BASE TX 2 10BASE T 2 1U 1 3 8 pin 2 8 A AC Power 2 6 2 7 AGM731F 2 9 AGM732F 2 9 AGM733 2 9 Applying AC Power 4 17 Attaching Switch to a Rack 4 15 Auto Sensing 2 Auto Uplink 2 8 2 9 Auto negotiating 2 Auto sensing 2 8 Back pressure 3 Brackets 4 14 C Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair 1 2 Checking the Installation 4 15 Index Class of Service 7 1 Combo Port 2 9 Combo Ports 7 2 Connecting Devices to the Switch 4 16 Copper 1 1 Crossover 2 8 D Default IP Address 4 18 Default Reset Button 2 5 2 6 Device Hardware Interfaces 2 8 Duplex Mode 2 8 E Example of Desktop Switching 3 11 F Factory Default Button 2 9 Factory Defaults 2 5 Fiber Connectivity 17 7 Flat Surface 4 14 Full duplex 7 2 G GBIC 1 2 2 9 Gigabit Ports H High speed Servers 1 1 Hz 2 6 2 7 Index 27 v1 0 January 2011 GS716T_GS724T Hardware Installation Guide IEEE 802 3ab 1 2 IEEE 802 31 1 2 IEE
4. address is 192 168 0 239 and subnet mask 255 255 255 0 4 18 Installation v1 0 January 2011 Appendix A Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the NETGEAR Smart Switch Topics include the following e Troubleshooting Chart e Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions Troubleshooting Chart The following table lists symptoms causes and solutions of possible problems Table A 1 Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Power LED is off Link LED is off or intermittent Cause No power is received Port connection is not working Solution Check the power cord connections for the switch at the switch and the connected device Ensure all cables used are correct and comply with Ethernet specifications 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 Ensure all cables used are correct and comply with Ethernet specifications 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 degradation is a problem Half duplex or full duplex setting on the switch and the connected device are not the same Make sure the attached device is set to auto negotiate Troubleshooting A 19 v1 0 January 2011 GS716T GS724T Hardware Installation G
5. of the switch The rubber footpads cushion the switch against shock vibrations 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 the 17 inch rack mount kit supplied with switch is required 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 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 4 14 Installation v1 0 January 2011 GS716T GS724T Hardware Installation Guide 5 Tighten the screws with a 2 Phillips screwdriver to secure the switch in the rack Figure 4 1 Step 3 Checking the Installation Before applying power perform the following e Inspect the equipment thoroughly e Verify that all cables are installed correctly e Check cable routing to make sure cables are not damaged or creating a safety hazard e Ensure all equipment is mounted properly and securely Installation 4 15 v1 0 January 2011 GS716T GS724T Hardware Installation Guide Step 4 Connecting Devices to the Switch The following procedure describes how to connect PCs to the switch s RJ 45 ports The N
6. 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 A 20 Troubleshooting v1 0 January 2011 GS716T GS724T Hardware Installation Guide 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 Troubleshooting A 21 v1 0 January 2011 Appendix B Technical Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 802 31 10BASE T IEEE 802 3u 100BASE TX FX IEEE 802 3ab 1000BASE T IEEE 802 3z 1000BASE X IEEE 802 3x flow control Management Windows 2000 XP Vista Microsoft Explorer 6 0 or higher DSCP IEEE 802 1Q VLAN IEEE 802 3ad Link Aggregation IEEE 802 1D Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802 1W Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802 3ab LLDP SNMP v1 v2c and v3 HTTP and HTTPS IGMP Snooping v1 v2 IEEE 802 1p Class of Service CoS SNTP Simple Network Time Protocol 2 servers Disabled by default Interface LEDs 16 24
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8. E 802 3u 1 2 IEEE 802 3x 1 2 1 3 IEEE 802 3z 1 2 IEEE Standards 1 2 IEEE compliant 2 Installation Guide 1 4 Installing an SFP GBIC Module 4 16 Installing the Switch 4 14 L LED Designations 2 7 LINK ACT LED 2 7 Low Latency 2 MAC 1 3 Media Access Control 3 Mounting Holes 4 14 N Nylon Washers 4 4 O ON OFF switch 4 17 Operating Conditions 4 4 Operating Environment 4 13 Operating humidity 4 4 Overview 1 1 P Package Contents 1 3 Pause Frame Flow Control 1 3 Phillips Screwdriver 4 14 Port LEDs 2 7 Power cord 1 4 Preparing the Site 4 13 R Rack 4 14 Rack mount Kit 1 4 4 14 Reset Button 2 5 2 6 RJ 45 1 2 RJ 45 Ports 2 8 Rubber footpads 1 4 4 14 S SFP GBIC Module 2 9 SFP LINK ACT LED 2 8 SFP Module Bay 4 17 Site Requirements 4 13 Small Form factor Pluggable SFP 1 2 Smart Switch Resource CD 1 4 Smart Control Center 1 2 Straight through 2 8 Support Information Card 1 4 System LEDs 2 8 T Temperature 4 14 Traffic Control 7 7 Troubleshooting Chart A 19 U User Intervention 2 9 User s Manual 1 4 UTP 4 16 V Ventilation 4 14 Index 28 v1 0 January 2011 GS716T_GS724T Hardware Installation Guide VLAN 12 1 Warranty 1 4 Web based Graphical User Interface 7 7 Index 29 v1 0 January 2011
9. ETGEAR Smart Switch contains Auto Uplink technology which allows the attaching of devices using either straight through or crossover cables Desktop PC Mac Figure 4 2 Connect each PC to an RJ 45 network port on the Switch front panel Figure 4 2 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 ee 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 Smart Switch If an SFP GBIC module is not being installed at this time skip this procedure To install an SFP GBIC module 4 16 Installation v1 0 January 2011 GS716T GS724T Hardware Installation Guide Insert the SFP module into the SFP module bay Press firmly to ensure the module seats into the connector Step 6 Applying AC Power NETGEAR Smart Switch does not have an ON OFF switch The method of applying or removing AC power is by connecting or disconnecting the power cord Before connecting the power cord select an AC outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch which can turn off power to the switch After selecting an appropriate outlet use the following procedure to apply AC power 1 Connect the femal
10. FP slots for SFP modules supporting 1000 LOOOBASE SX LX 100 Mbps SFP e Reset button to restart the device e Recessed default reset button to restore the device back to the factory defaults e Port LEDs 2 5 v1 0 January 2011 GS716T GS724T Hardware Installation Guide e System LEDs Figure 2 2 illustrates the NETGEAR GS716T Smart Switch back panel RS 232 Power Connector Figure 2 2 The back panel contains the following e A 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz universal input which is a standard AC power receptacle for accommodating the supplied power cord GS724T Front and Back Panel Configuration The GS724T is a 24 port 10 100 1000 Mbps Smart Switch 2 SFP Combo ports switch Every RJ 45 port is capable of sensing the line speed and negotiating the operation duplex mode with the link partner automatically Figure 2 3 illustrates the NETGEAR GS724T Smart Switch front panel System LEDs 10 100 1000 Mbps Ethernet Ports SFP Ports Figure 2 3 The front panel contains the following e 24 RJ 45 connectors for 10 100 1000 Mbps auto sensing Gigabit Ethernet switching ports e Two slots for SFP slots for SFP modules supporting 1000 1O0OBASE SX LX 100 Mbps SFP e Reset button to restart the device e Recessed default reset button to restore the device back to the factory defaults 2 6 Physical Description v1 0 January 2011 GS716T GS724T Hardware Installation Guide e System LEDs Figure 2 4 illustrates the NETGEAR
11. GS716T GS724T Hardware Installation Guide NETGEAR NETGEAR Inc 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose California 95134 USA 202 10510 02 January 2011 v1 0 2007 2008 2009 by NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved Trademarks NETGEAR the NETGEAR logo and Auto Uplink are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders Portions of this document are copyright Intoto Inc 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 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 The Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been
12. dware Installation Guide Table 4 1 Site Requirements continued Characteristics Power source Requirements Provide a power source within 6 feet 1 8 meters of the installation location Power specifications for the switch are shown in Appendix A Ensure the 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 55 C 32 and 131 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 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 the switch is installed 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 The NETGEAR Smart Switch can be installed 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 footpad on each of the four concave spaces on the bottom
13. e end of the supplied AC power adapter cable to the power receptacle on the back of the switch 2 Connect the 3 pronged end of the AC power adapter cable to a grounded 3 pronged AC outlet When applying power the Power LED on the switch s front panel is 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 A Installation 4 17 v1 0 January 2011 GS716T1 GS724T Hardware Installation Guide Step 7 Managing the Switch using a Web Browser or the PC Utility The NETGEAR Smart Switch contains software for viewing changing and monitoring the way it works This management software is not required for the switch to work The ports can be used without using the management software However the management software enables the setup of VLAN and Trunking features and also improves the efficiency of the switch which results in the improvement of its overall performance as well as the performance of the network After powering up the switch for the first time the Smart Switch can be configured using a Web browser or a utility program called SmartWizard Discovery For more information about managing the switch see the GS7 67 GS724T Series Software Administration Manual on the Smart Switch Resource CD Note When the device powers up there is a default IP address already configured on the B device The default IP
14. e last four 10 100 1000 Mbps auto sensing Giga switching ports on each device If both devices are plugged in the fiber connection is active with fiber port taking priority if both are connected The following SFP types are supported e 1000BASE SX e 1000BASE LX e 100BASE FX e The devices support full NETGEAR Smart Switch functionality e The devices provide full compatibility with IEEE standards e TEEE 802 3i 10BASE T e TEEE 802 3u 100BASE TX 100BASE FX e IEEE 802 3x Full duplex flow control e TEEE 802 3ab 1000BASE T e TEEE 802 3z 1000BASE X e Auto sensing and auto negotiating capabilities for all ports e Auto Uplink on all ports to make the right connection 1 2 Introduction v1 0 January 2011 GS716T GS724T Hardware Installation Guide e Automatic address learning function to build the packet forwarding information table The table contains up to 8K Media Access Control MAC addresses e Full duplex and half duplex functions for all 10 100 1000 Mbps ports e Store and Forward transmission to remove bad packets from the network e Full duplex IEEE 802 3x pause frame flow control e Active flow control to minimize packet loss frame drops e Half duplex back pressure control e Per port LEDs System LEDs e Standard 1U high rack mountable 17 inch chassis Package Contents Figure 1 1 shows the package contents of the NETGEAR GS716T and GS724T Series Smart Switch Figure 1 1 Rubb
15. er lt footpads Sae Rack mount kit Smart Switch Resource CD Installation Guide Warranty Support information card Introduction v1 0 January 2011 GS716T GS724T Hardware Installation Guide Verify that the package contains the following NETGEAR 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 Control Center and User s manual If any item is missing or damaged contact the place of purchase immediately 1 4 v1 0 January 2011 Introduction Chapter 2 Physical Description This chapter describes the NETGEAR Smart Switch hardware features Topics include e GS716T Front and Back Panel Configuration e GS724T Front and Back Panel Configuration e LED Designations e Device Hardware Interfaces GS716T Front and Back Panel Configuration The GS716T is a 24 port 10 100 1000 Mbps 2 SFP Combo ports Smart Switch Every RJ 45 port is capable of sensing the line speed and negotiating the operation duplex mode with the link partner automatically Figure 2 1 illustrates the NETGEAR GS716T Smart Switch front panel System LEDs ARCS Ol auto Uplink Sy eas 10 100 1000 Mbps Ethernet Ports SFP Ports Figure 2 1 The front panel contains the following e 16 RJ 45 connectors for 10 100 1000 Mbps auto sensing Gigabit Ethernet switching ports e Two S
16. granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations Product and Publication Details Model Number GS716T and GS724T Publication Date January 2011 Product Family GS716T GS724T Series Smart Switch Product Name Smart Switch Home or Business Product Business Language English Publication Part Number 202 10510 02 Publication Version Number 1 0 v1 0 January 2011 GS716T GS724T Hardware Installation Guide About This Manual Conventions Formats and Scope ccceececeeeeeeseeeeteeeeeeeaeeeees Revisi n HIStory a cssccidsatvasisceeeceseatansaayestceeuabibascicasealapaiaesiechaatienens Chapter 1 Introduction VOR ar a A N Features co cccs connsiceetcsveorcexeny s Or Ni Package COMON esien i ETES Chapter 2 Physical Description GS716T Front and Back Panel Configuration sseeeseeeseeeeeeeee GS724T Front and Back Panel Configuration ccceeee LED Designationg sassscccesescsncectananescceas andecdesaat ccactaasicecttanaanteceauaantes PONCE DS riscztacsnssscacceastangantecsosecaicasaneacnn sacaaneancedeaaoeaumedandeamancte SYVSIEM LEDS ssssvcvcswusvciccetsranicevaatevesssinccrelancaccebaaieceainanies Device Hardware Interfaces c cccccseeseseeeceeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeaaeeneaes RJ245 POMS sapiencia n a SFP GBIC Module asi iss casztasrtecsteeseincacdesiasiereeasanteiea tineacduibisies PaActory DetaultS BUON sireni aa Chapter 3 Applications Deskop SWITCHING scssi sees
17. 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 SFP GBIC Module The GBIC module bays accommodate standard SFP GBIC modules such as the AGM731F AGM732F or AGM733 from NETGEAR allowing fiber connections on the network The module bay is a combo port sharing a connection with an 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 are plugged in at the same time the fiber port will be active The SFP GBIC bay accommodates a standard SFP GBIC module Factory Defaults Button The Smart Switch has a Factory Default button so that you can remove the current configuration and return the device to its factory settings When you enable the Factory Default button all settings including the password VLAN settings and port configurations will be removed Physical Description 2 9 v1 0 January 2011 Chapter 3 Applications Your NETGEAR 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 and 1000 Mbps hubs and switches Desktop Switching The NETGEAR Smart Switch can be used as a desktop switch to build a small network that enables users to have 1000 Mb
18. l is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills Conventions Formats and Scope The conventions formats and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs e Typographical Conventions This manual uses the following typographical conventions Italic Emphasis books CDs file and server names extensions Bold User input IP addresses GUI screen text Fixed Command prompt CLI text code italic URL links e Formats This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages Note This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest J Tip This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources Warning Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the equipment v1 0 January 2011 GS716T GS724T Hardware Installation Guide Danger This is a safety warning Failure to take heed of this notice may result in personal injury or death e Scope This manual is written for the Smart Switch according to these specifications Product Version Smart Switch Manual Publication Date January 2011 Note Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Inc website at http kbserver netgear com main asp Revision History Version Part Number N mber Date Description 202 10510 02 1 0 January 2011 Initial release vi v1 0 January 2011 Cha
19. le 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 v1 0 January 2011 GS716T GS724T Hardware Installation Guide Service CoS for traffic prioritization These features provide better understanding and control of the network Initial discovery of the switch on the network requires the Smart Control Center program a utility that runs on a PC The Smart Switch can be free standing or rack mounted in a wiring closet or equipment room It is TEEE compliant and offers low latency for high speed networking 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 duplex or full duplex mode 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 Features The following list identifies the key features of the NETGEAR Smart Switch e 16 24 RJ 45 10 100 1000 Mbps auto sensing Giga switching ports e 2 Small Form factor Pluggable SFP GBIC slots which function as combo ports Combo ports are single ports with two physical connections SFP fiber and RJ 45 copper The RJ 45 copper ports corresponding to the Combo ports are th
20. ps access to a file server With full duplex enabled the switch port connected to the server or PC can provide 2000 Mbps throughput e L Internet ya Firewall Desktop PC Mac Figure 3 1 v1 0 January 2011 GS716T GS724T Hardware Installation Guide 3 12 v1 0 January 2011 Applications Chapter 4 Installation This chapter describes the installation procedures for your NETGEAR 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 Applying AC Power Step 7 Managing the Switch using a Web Browser or the PC Utility Step 1 Preparing the Site Before you installing the switch ensure the operating environment meets the operating environment requirements in the following table Table 4 1 Site Requirements Characteristics Requirements Mounting e 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 The rack mount kit supplied with the switch is also required Access Locate the switch in a position that allows access to the front panel RJ 45 ports view the front panel LEDs and access power connector 4 13 v1 0 January 2011 GS716T GS724T Har
21. pter 1 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of the NETGEAR Smart Switch The NETGEAR Smart 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 To simplify installation the switch is shipped ready for use out of the box This chapter serves as an introduction to the Smart Switch and provides the following information e Overview e Features e Package Contents Overview This Installation Guide is for the following NETGEAR Smart Switches e GS716T This product offers support for 16 ports of 10 100 1000 Mbps and two Form factor slots which support 1000 LOOOBASE SX LX 100 Mbps Small Form factor Pluggable SFP e GS724T This product offers support for 24 ports of 10 100 1000 and two Form factor slots which support 1000 LOOOBASE SX LX 100 Mbps SFP Using Gigabit ports high speed connections can be made to a server or network backbone For example e Linking to high speed servers e Providing 10 100 1000 Mbps copper and fiber connectivity The Smart Switch also provides the benefit of administrative management with a complete package of features for the observation configuration and control of the network With a Web based Graphical User Interface GUD the switch s many capabilities can be viewed and used in a simp
22. uide Table A 1 Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Cause Solution A segment or device is One or more devices are Verify that the cabling is correct Ensure all not recognized as part of not properly connected connectors are securely positioned in the required the network or cabling does not meet ports Equipment may have been accidentally Ethernet guidelines disconnected ACT LED is flashing A network loop Break the loop by ensuring that there is only one continuously on all redundant path has path from any networked device to any other connected ports and the been created networked device network is disabled Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions If the suggestions in Troubleshooting Chart do not resolve the problem refer to the troubleshooting suggestions in this section Network Adapter Cards Ensure 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 Ensure that cable distances repeater limits and other physical aspects of the installation do not exceed the Ethernet limitations Switch Integrity If required verify the integrity of the switch by resetting the switch To reset the switch remove the AC power from the switch and then reapply AC
23. urring on the port at 100 Mbps Off No SPD link is established on the port System LEDs The following table describes the system LED designations Table 2 2 System LEDs LED Designation Power LED e Solid Green Power is supplied to the switch and is operating normally e Off Power is disconnected Device Hardware Interfaces RJ 45 Ports RJ 45 ports are auto sensing ports When inserting a cable into an RJ 45 port the switch automatically ascertains the maximum speed 10 100 or 1000 Mbps and duplex mode half duplex 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 allows attaching devices to the RJ 45 ports with either straight through or crossover cables When inserting a cable into the switch s RJ 45 port the switch automatically e Senses whether the cable is a straight through or crossover cable 2 8 Physical Description v1 0 January 2011 GS716T GS724T Hardware Installation Guide e Determines whether the link to the attached device requires 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
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