Netgear GSM7324 User's Manual
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1. NETGEAR Layer 3 witch Installation Guide 7324 2003 by NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved Trademarks 2003 NETGEAR Inc NETGEAR 8 the Netgear Logo the Gear Guy and Everybody s connecting are trademarks or registered trademark of Netgear Inc in the United States and or other countries Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Other brand and Product names are trademarks or registered 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 Model GSM7324 Managed Gigabit 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 Telecommunicati2. TFTP Runtime Image download TFTP Command Line Interface Web based Graphic User Interface Page 19 of 24 Interface 24 RJ 45 connectors for 1OBASE T 100BASE TX and 1000BASE T Auto Uplink on all ports 4 Gigabit Interface Converter SFP slots for SFP modules RS 232 Console Port LEDs Per port 10 100 1000 for TP and Gigabit for fiber Link Speed and Activity Per device Power fan and status Performance Specifications Forwarding modes Store and forward Bandwidth 20 Gbps Network latency Less than 80 microseconds for 64 byte frames in store and forward mode for10 Mbps to 100 Mbps transmission Address database size 16 000 media access control MAC addresses per system Addressing 48 bit MAC address 10 100 1000 buffer memory 2MB embedded memory for 24 ports Acoustic noise ANSI S10 12 45 dB Heat Dissipation 18 99 Btu hr Mean Time Between Failure MTBF 58 300 hours 6 5 years Power Supply Power Consumption 150 W maximum 100 240VAC 50 60 Hz universal input Physical Dimensions 440 x 387 x 44 mm W x Dx H 17 32 x 15 24 x 1 73 inch Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 0 to 40 C Storage temperature 20 to 70 C Operating humidity 90 maximum relative humidity non condensing Storage humidity 95 maximum relative humidity non condensing Operating altitude 10 000 ft 3 000 m maximum Storage altitude 10 000 ft 3 000 m maximum Electromagnetic Emissions CE mark comm
3. Senses whether the cable is a straight through or crossover cable 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 Page 9 of 24 e After ascertaining this information the switch automatically configures the RJ 45 port to enable communications with the attached device without requiring user intervention In this way the Auto Uplink technology eliminates the need for setting uplink connections or being concerned about whether to use crossover or straight through cables when attaching devices GSM7324 n e FR314 Figure 2 3 Warning Creating Redundant Paths between Network Devices SFP module bay The last four ports 21 22 23 24 on GSM7324 can be used for either STP RJ45 or SFP fiber type cable However both port types can not be used at the same time The switch will detect the port in use automatically simply by the first connected interface If both connectors are plugged in at the same the result is undetermined The SFP bay accommodates a standard SFP module which has an SC connector that is compatible with the IEEE 802 3z 1000BASE SX standard Page 10 of 24 LED Descriptions The front panel of the NETGEAR Model GSM7324 Managed Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch has LEDs that provide a quick and accurate display of port speed activity an
4. is missing or damaged contact your place of purchase immediately Page 8 of 24 CHAPTER 2 PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION This chapter describes the hardware features of the NETGEAR Model GSM7324 Managed Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Topics include Front and back panels 10 100 1000 Mbps auto sensing RJ 45 ports SFP module bay LED descriptions Console port Front and Back Panels Figures 2 1 and 2 2 show the key components on the front and back panels of the NETGEAR Model GSM7324 Managed Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch The front panel contains LEDs 45 jacks SFP module bays and console port The back panel has a standard AC power receptacle for accommodating the supplied power cord Figure 2 2 Back Panel of the GSM7324 Managed Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch 10 100 1000 Mbps RJ 45 Ports As Figures 2 1 and 2 3 shows the GSM7324 Managed Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch has 24 10 100 1000 Mbps 45 ports These ports are auto sensing 10 100 1000 Mbps ports When you insert a cable into an 45 port the switch automatically ascertains the maximum speed 10 100 1000 Mbps and duplex mode half or full duplex of the attached device To simplify the procedure for attaching devices all 45 ports support Auto Uplink This technology lets you attach devices to the RJ 45 ports using either straight through or crossover cables When you insert a cable into the switch s RJ 45 port the switch automatically e
5. the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required Page 2 of 24 CONTENTS CHAPTER HNTROBUGTI DN atri lal etal sa 5 rie 5 FOIS aaa 6 PackageContents MO NM NT 7 Verify that your package contains the following xx a ie retta pret ttis e ta le i PURA EYE C ep RE e EHE 8 CHAP TER 2 PHYSICAL DESCRIP TON sleale 9 Frontand Back Panel S sonani na ga A aaa aaa A TT 9 10 100 1000 M bps RJ 45 POIS sa inn a a Og ara cos LORD aC 9 SEP OO assa UR 10 LED Destript ns illo 11 CONSOLE PITA cla ie 11 CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION cm 13 Step Le PREVA FINO the Site neironi vaka na 13 Step 2 Installing the S WIECH oee na 14 Step 3 Checking IIIa ela aaa 14 Applying POWE sis e aUe a 14 Step 5 Connecting Devices to ESM aaa dle 15 S TODO lho 15 Step 7 Connecting to the Console Port to Manage the Switch initial 16 APPENDIX TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION reiecta il i ele a 19 APPENDIX TROUBLESHOOTING ale iena 22 TEOUDIES OCU hg CRAVE amt leoni 22 Additional Troubleshooting 5 22 Network Adapter QOS ilaria aaa 22 APPENDIX G Defeult Settings ilo 24 Page 3 of 24 Figures FIGURE 1 1 PACKAGE CONTENTS RLS 7 FIGURE 2 1 FRONT PANEL OF THE GSM7324 MANAGED LAYER
6. to the switch via the console port to discover the new IP address Change the IP mode to Manual for a more reliable connection If you need help changing the IP mode please refer the User Manual on the Resource CD for Layer 3 Managed Switches To learn more about the managed features on your switch refer to the manual on the Resource CD Page 18 of 24 APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR Model GSM7324 Managed Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 802 3 10BASE T IEEE 802 3u 100BASE TX IEEE 802 3z 1000BASE SX IEEE 802 3ab 1000BASE T IEEE 802 3x flow control Layer 2 Services IEEE 802 1Q Static VLAN Up to 4k IEEE 802 1p Class of Service CoS IEEE 802 1D Spanning Tree Protocol STP IEEE 802 1w Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol RSTP IEEE 802 1s Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol MSTP IEEE802 3ad Link Aggregation IGMP v1 v2 Snooping Support Layer 3 Services VLAN routing Port routing RIP v2 OSPF v2 ACL DiffServ QOS DHCP Bootp Relay Switch Management Port Mirroring support SNMP v3 RFC1757 RMON 1 groups 1 2 3 and 9 RFC1213 MIB RFC1643 Ethernet Interface MIB RFC1493 Bridge MIB RFC2131 DHCP client amp BootP RFC2138 RADIUS client Broadcast storm control Telnet sessions for management CPU 5 Ping support ARP support Private Enterprise MIB Configuration file upload download
7. 000BASE T IEEE 802 3z 1000BASE X IEEE 802 3x full duplex flow control Full Layer 2 switch management including SNMP V3 RMON groups 1 2 3 and 9 IEEE 802 1Q up to 512 Static VLAN groups IEEE 802 1D Spanning Tree IEEE 802 1w rapid spanning tree IEEE 802 1s multiple spanning tree IEEE802 3ad Link Aggregation LACP Port Mirroring DHCP Bootp Client for automatic IP address set up Configuration file export import TFTP firmware upgrade 000 0 0 0000 0 0 0 0 00 0 Layer 3 switch management including o RIPI II o OSPF V2 o IP Routing Security to better safeguard your network o Password Access Control o IP Access Control List o RADIUS Client Support Traffic management to better manage traffic flows through your switch IEEE 802 1p Class of Service DiffServ traffic prioritization Broadcast Storm Control IGMP snooping Half duplex back pressure control Full duplex IEEE 802 3x pause frame flow control 000 000 Multiple interfaces to access the management features o Browser based Graphical User Interface GUI o Command Line Interface CLI o Telnet or Console Page 6 of 24 o SNMP based Network Management Software NMS e Automatic hardware configuration on all Ethernet 45 ports o Auto sensing and auto negotiating speed o Auto Uplink all ports to automatically make the right connection MDI MDI X o Full and half duplex functions e Automatic address learning function to b
8. GIGABIT ETHERNET 9 FIGURE 2 2 BACK PANEL OF THE GSM7324 MANAGED LAYER GIGABIT ETHERNET SWITCH 9 FIGURE 2 3 WARNING CREATING REDUNDANT PATHS BETWEEN NETWORK DEVICES 10 FIGURE 3 1 ATTACHING MOUNTING BRACKETS ccccccccccecccecccccccececcccccccuececusecaucecucecueeeusecuasecsecauecauseecececeeceesenseenasececeens 14 FIGURE 3 2 CONNECTING DEVICES TO THE SWITCH 15 FIGURE 3 3 INSTALLING A GIGABIT ETHERNET FIBER MODULE INTO AN GSM7324 i 16 FIGURE 3 4 SYSTEM INFORMATION c2ccccccccsccceccceccccecececccsccescccucecescccsecseeceseceucccscecsecasecseecesecseseceeecausecseecesesesecseenseeseeens 17 Tables TABEE2 1T FERONT PANEE BEDS xiii dde n anciens 11 TABEE 3 1 SITE REQUIREMENTS AA cog eerte eet esa tee PE eee pete ee deve eo 13 TABLE B 1 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART ccccccccscccseccsccccecececcccecccscccseccuscecececseccescccseccseccscecesecsecteseecseecuseceseecsecseeesaseccseeceees 22 Page4 of 24 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a NETGEAR Model GSM7324 Managed Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Your NETGEAR Switch is a state of the art high performance IEEE compliant network solution designed for users who want ease of use along with powerful management features you can use to eliminate bottlenecks boost performance and increase productivity This Installation
9. Guide will assist you in getting your switch up and running For a detailed description of the management features in this switch refer to the User Manual located on your Resource CD for Layer 3 Managed Switches that came with your switch This chapter serves as the introduction for using your NETGEAR GSM7324 Switch and provides the following information Overview Switch Features Package contents Overview Your NETGEAR Model GSM7324 Managed Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch provides the benefit of 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 For those who prefer a more traditional interface there is Command Line Interface CLI available through the console port on the front or a telnet connection via the network The switch s management features include SNMP and RMON 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 better control your network Your NETGEAR Model GSM7324 Managed Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch also provides four fiber Gigabit Ethernet ports using miniGBIC fiber connector located on the front panel The SFP module bays will accept any standard SFP module Using t
10. 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 Page 23 of 24 APPENDIX C Default Settings This appendix provides the default settings for the NETGEAR Model GSM7324 Managed Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch GSM7324 Default Setting Configuration All ports belong to Default VLAN VLAN 1 as untagged ports RIP 07 Page 24 of 24 NETGEAR NETGEAR Inc 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 USA Phone 1 888 NETGEAR www NETGEAR com Il 2003 M 10114 01
11. ch The console port is configured to use the following settings Baud rate 9 600 bps Data bits 8 Parity none Stop bit 1 Flow control none These settings appear below the connector on the switch front panel In addition to using the console port you can manage the switch using a Web browser or a Simple Network Management Protocol SNMP management program Page 11 of 24 For more information about console port connections see Connecting to the Console Port in Chapter 3 Installation For more information about managing the switch see the User Manual located on the CD ROM Page 12 of 24 CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION This chapter describes the installation procedures for your NETGEAR Model GSM7324 Managed Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Switch installation involves the following steps Step 1 Preparing the site Step 2 Installing the switch Step 3 Checking the installation Step 4 Applying AC power Step 5 Connecting devices to the switch Step 6 Installing a SFP module Step 7 Connecting to the console port to manage the switch 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 3 1 Table 3 1 Site Requirements Mounting Desktop installations Provide a flat table or shelf surface Rack mount Use a 19 inch 48 3 centimeter EIA standard equipment rack that is grounded instal
12. d link state The Gigabit Ethernet SFP ports also have LEDs that show link and activity status Table 2 1 summarizes the LEDs on the switch and Gigabit Ethernet module Table 2 1 Front Panel LEDs Label Color Activity Description Power Green On e Power supply present and operating normally Amber On e Power supply present but failed Off e supply is not present Fan Red On e has failed Off e Fanis present and operating normally Status Green On e Green Switch is operating normally Amber On e Amber Switch has failed to bootup 10 100 1000M bps Port Speed Left Green On e Link in 1000Mbps Amber On e Linkin 100Mbps Off e Linkin 10Mbps Link Active Right Green On e Link up Green Blinking Activity transmitting or receiving packet in link up state Off e Link detected SFP Port 1000M bps only Green On e Link up Green Blinking e Activity transmitting or receiving packet in link up status Off e Link detected Console Port Your NETGEAR Model GSM7324 Managed Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch has a console port on the front panel This port is labeled Console and is required for initial management configuration of the switch It also lets you manage the switch using a directly connected VT 100 terminal personal computer PC Apple Macintosh or UNIX workstation The terminal computer or workstation connects to the console port using the null modem cable supplied with your swit
13. e switch s console port labeled Console using the null modem cable supplied with the switch The supplied null modem cable has 9 pin connectors on each end 2 If you attached a PC Apple Macintosh or UNIX workstation start a terminal emulation program Microsoft Windows users can use HyperTerminal which comes with the Windows operating systems Macintosh users can use ZTerm UNIX users can use a terminal emulator such as TIP 3 Configure the terminal emulation program to use the following settings Baud rate 9 600 bps Data bits 8 Parity none Stop bit 1 Flow control none 4 Hit the return key and the below screen should appear Page 16 of 24 2 mimina Dindicanzadf E E Ed Vea a SORAM Testo cee eee eee ee ee FAES Select an option If selection in 18 seconds then operational code will start 1 Start operational code Start Boot Menu Select 1 2 1 Operational Code Date Thu May 2 11 46 35 2003 Unconpressing HE fitta ching interface Adding 21724 symbols for standalone GSM 7324 User admin Password G5M7324 gt j Lonnecied 1085 7 rro HH Foul AFS MUM Figure 3 4 System Information 5 The login name is admin And there is no password assigned We strongly recommend you enable password for admin access to secure access to the switch management function After successful login t
14. ecting Devices to the Switch Connect each device to an 45 network port on the switch s front panel see Figure 3 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 device to 100 m 328 ft Step 6 Installing a SFP Module The following procedure describes how to install a SFP Gigabit Ethernet module in the switch s Gigabit module bays The Standard SFP Module is sold separately from the GSM7324 If you do not want to install a SFP module at this time skip this procedure To install a SFP module 1 Insert the SFP module into the SFP module bay Press firmly to ensure the module seats into the connector Page 15 of 24 To install additional Gigabit Ethernet module repeat this procedure Figure 3 3 Installing a Gigabit Ethernet fiber Module into an GSM7324 Step 7 Connecting to the Console Port to Manage the Switch initial configuration To learn the IP address you must first access the Command Line management via the console interface After you power up the switch for the first time you can connect to it using a VT100 ANSI terminal or a PC Apple Macintosh or UNIX workstation that is directly connected to the switch s console port To connect a console to the switch 1 Connect a VT100 ANSI terminal or a PC Apple Macintosh or UNIX workstation to th
15. ence in which case the user may be required to take appropriate measures Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus NETGEAR Model GSM7324 Managed Gigabit Switch do not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Reglement sur le brouillage radio lectrique du minist re des Communications Cet appareil num rique NETGEAR Model GSM7324 Managed Gigabit 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 Check the NETGEAR Web page at http www NETGEAR com 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
16. ercial FCC Part 15 Class A VCCI Class A EN 55022 CISPR 22 Class A C Tick Electromagnetic Immunity EN 50082 1 EN 55024 Page 20 of 24 Safety CE mark commercial CSA certified CSA 22 2 950 TUV licensed EN 60 950 UL listed UL 1950 cUL IEC950 EN60950 Page 21 of 24 APPENDIX B TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the NETGEAR Model GSM7324 Managed Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Topics include Troubleshooting chart Additional troubleshooting suggestions Troubleshooting Chart Table B 1 lists symptoms causes and solutions of possible problems Table B 1 Troubleshooting Chart Symptom 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 Check the crimp on the connectors and make working 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 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 File transfer is slow or Half or full duplex setting Make sure the attached device is set to auto performance degradation is a on the sw
17. he 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 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 Model GSM7324 Managed Gigabit 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 55 022 and 55 024 Statements This is to certify that the NETGEAR Model GSM7324 Managed Gigabit 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 Page 1 of 24 Warning This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interfer
18. he screen should show GSM7324 gt prompt Enter show sysinfo and it will display the management CPU s IP address The switch is shipped with using DHCP as default to receive its IP address to manually set a static IP address first you must first disable DHCP as followed GSM7324 gt config network protocol none Changing protocol mode will reset ip configuration Are you sure you want to continue y n y After system prompt return enter the following command GSM7324 gt config network parms 192 168 1 100 255 255 255 0 192 168 1 1 The example above uses 192 168 1 100 as IP address and 192 168 1 1 as gateway IP address You should provide your own IP address in the above command If you want to use your web browser or telnet session to manage your switch note the IP address on the 17 of 24 Sysinfo page To use your web browser simply type the IP address in the URL address bar and hit enter If you want to use an SNMP management application you will need to note the IP address and to configure the SNMP settings in your switch so that it will respond to SNMP requests This configuration can be done through either the console or web browser GUI See User Guide on how to enable SNMP access Note The switch IP address is by default using DHCP mode to assign its address If you leave the switch IP mode in the default DHCP mode the IP address of your switch could change and you would have to reconnect
19. hese Gigabit ports you can create high speed connections to a server or network backbone For example you can connect e Switches to each other with high speed links e High speed servers Fiber and copper Gigabit Ethernet networks Your NETGEAR Model GSM7324 Managed Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet 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 24 auto sensing 10 100 1000 ports The 10 100 1000 ports are shielded RJ 45 ports that automatically negotiate to the highest speed In addition all 10 100 1000 Mbps ports operate in half or full duplex mode increasing the maximum bandwidth of each connection up to 20 Mbps or 200 Mbps or 2000Mbps respectively Using Auto Uplink technology every 45 port will automatically detect the proper MDI or MDI X configuration to make the connection eliminating the need for crossover cables The maximum segment length is 328 feet 100 meters over Category 5 unshielded twisted pair UTP cable Page 5 of 24 Features The following list identifies the key features of the NETGEAR Model GSM7324 Managed Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Twenty four 10 100 1000 Mbps auto sensing Gigabit Ethernet TP ports Four SFP modules combo shared with TP with GTP for a variety of fiber connections Full compatibility with IEEE standards IEEE 802 31 10BASE T IEEE 802 3u 100BASE TX IEEE 802 3ab 1
20. itch and the negotiate problem connected device are not the same Check System message log A segment or device is not One or more devices are not Verify that the cabling is correct Be sure all recognized as part of the network properly connected or connectors are securely positioned in the cabling does not meet required ports Equipment may have been Ethernet guidelines accidentally disconnected ACT LED is flashing continuously A network loop redundant Break the loop by ensuring that there is only on all connected ports and the path has been created see one path from any networked device to any network is disabled Figure 2 3 other networked device 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 Page 22 of 24 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 Integrity If required verify the integrity of the switch by resetting the switch To reset the switch use the Tools gt
21. lations and physically secure You also need the rack mount kit supplied with your switch Access Locate the switch in a position that lets you access the front panel RJ 45 ports view the front panel LEDs and access the rear panel power connector Power source Provide a power source within 6 feet 1 8 meters of the installation location Power specifications for the switch is shown in Appendix C Be sure 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 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 The installation location should have a maximum relative humidity of 90 non condensing 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 Keep the switch at least 6 ft 1 83 m away from nearest source of electromagnetic noise such as a photocopy machine Operating humidity Ventilation Operating conditions Page 13 of 24 Step 2 Installing the Switch You can install your NETGEAR Model GSM7324 Managed La
22. ons 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 Statement This equipment is in the first category information equipment to be used in commercial 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 t
23. uild the packet forwarding information table The table contains up to 8 000 media access control MAC addresses that is the switch can support networks with as many as 8 000 devices Store and Forward transmission to remove bad packets from the network e LED indicators for monitoring of power link activity speed e Flexible installation o Standalone desktop installation o 19 inch standard rack mount e Standard 10 case size Package Contents Figure 1 1 shows the package contents for the Managed Switch 1 1T 1 im bok lt t tal et Rubber power footpada ENDE ae Rack I mount kit ECL 4 rt Pa a mei 2 ROM E E do Installation Guide z amp Warranty amp Owner e ag ae ADS RS 232 Null Registration Card to mis Modem Cable Support Information Card Figure 1 1 Package Contents Page 7 of 24 Verify that your package contains the following GSM7324 Managed Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch Rubber footpads for tabletop installation Rubber caps for the 4 SFP sockets Power cord Null modem console cable Rack mount kit for installing the switch in a 19 inch rack This Installation Guide CD ROM Support Information Card Warranty If you ordered additional SFP modules with your switch they are provided in a separate package If any item
24. yer 3 Gigabit Ethernet 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 Page 14 of 24 1 Connect the female 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 you apply power the Power LED on the switch s front panel will be Yellow as it conducts a Power On Self Test POST After the switch passes the POST the Power LED will change to Green and the switch is functional and ready to pass data If the POST failed the Diagnostic LED will turn on 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 5 Connecting Devices to the Switch The following procedure describes how to connect devices to the switch s network RJ 45 ports Your NETGEAR Model GSM7324 Managed Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet Switch contains Auto Uplink technology which allows you to attach devices using either straight through or crossover cables GSM7324 Figure 3 2 Conn
25. yer 3 Gigabit Ethernet 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 footpad on each of the four concave spaces on the bottom 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 3 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 nylon washers through each bracket and into the rack 5 Tighten the screws with a 2 Phillips screwdriver to secure the switch in the rack Figure 3 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 create a safety hazard Be sure all equipment is mounted properly and securely 0000 Step 4 Applying AC Power NETGEAR Model GSM7324 Managed La
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