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    202-10510-02 January 2011 v1.0 NETGEAR , Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, California 95134 USA GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide[...]

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    ii v1.0, January 2011 © 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[...]

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    iii v1.0, January 2011 Contents GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide About This Manual Conventions, Formats and Scope ..................................................................................... v Revision History ................................................................................................................ vi Chapte[...]

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    GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide iv v1.0, January 2011 Step 3: Checking the Installation .................................................................................. 4-15 Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch .................................................................... 4-16 Step 5: Installing an SFP GBIC Module ...........[...]

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    v v1.0, January 2011 About This Manual The NETGEAR ® ProSafe TM GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the Smart Switch. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of[...]

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    GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide vi v1.0, January 2011 • Scope. This manual is written for the Smart Switch according to these specifications: Revision History Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in personal injury or death. Product Version Smart Switch Manual Publication Date January 2011 Not[...]

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    1-1 v1.0, January 2011 Chapter 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, an[...]

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    GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 Introduction v1.0, January 2011 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, [...]

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    GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide Introduction 1-3 v1.0, January 2011 • Automatic address learning function to build the packet-forwarding information table. The table contains up to 8K Media Access Control (MAC) addresses. • Full-duplex and half-duplex functions for all 10/100/1000 Mbps ports. • Store-and-Forward transmission to remo[...]

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    GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 Introduction v1.0, January 2011 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 Cent[...]

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    2-5 v1.0, January 2011 Chapter 2 Physical Description This chapter describes the NETGEAR Smart Switch hardware features. Topics include: • GS716T Front and Back Panel Configuration • GS724T Front and Back Panel Configuration • LED Designations • Device Hardware Interfaces GS716T Front and Back Panel Configuration The GS716T is a 24-port 10/[...]

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    GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 Physical Description v1.0, January 2011 • System LEDs Figure 2-2 illustrates the NETGEAR GS716T Smart Switch back panel: The back panel contains the following: • A 100-240VAC/50-60 Hz universal input, which is a standard AC power receptacle for accommodating the supplied power cord. GS724T Front and[...]

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    GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide Physical Description 2-7 v1.0, January 2011 • System LEDs Figure 2-4 illustrates the NETGEAR GS724T Smart Switch back panel: The back panel contains the following: • A 100-240VAC/50-60 Hz universal input, which is a standard AC power receptacle for accommodating the supplied power cord. LED Designations[...]

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    GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide 2-8 Physical Description v1.0, January 2011 System LEDs The following table describes the system LED designations. 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 Mbp[...]

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    GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide Physical Description 2-9 v1.0, January 2011 • 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). • Configures the RJ-45 port to enab[...]

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    3-11 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 th[...]

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    GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide 3-12 Applications v1.0, January 2011[...]

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    4-13 v1.0, January 2011 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 S[...]

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    GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide 4-14 Installation v1.0, January 2011 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[...]

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    GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide Installation 4-15 v1.0, January 2011 5. Tighten the screws with a #2 Phillips screwdriver to secure the switch in the rack. Step 3: Checking the Installation Before applying power perform the following: • Inspect the equipment thoroughly. • Verify that all cables are installed correctly. • Check cable[...]

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    GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide 4-16 Installation v1.0, January 2011 Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch The following procedure describes how to connect PCs to the switch’s RJ-45 ports. The NETGEAR Smart Switch contains Auto Uplink™ technology, which allows the attaching of devices using either straight-through or crossover cabl[...]

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    GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide Installation 4-17 v1.0, January 2011 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 pow[...]

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    GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide 4-18 Installation v1.0, January 2011 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 m[...]

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    Troubleshooting A-19 v1.0, January 2011 Appendix A Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the NETGEAR Smart Switch. Topics include the following: • Troubleshooting Chart • Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions Troubleshooting Chart The following table lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems. [...]

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    GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide A-20 Troubleshooting v1.0, January 2011 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 conditio[...]

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    GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide Troubleshooting A-21 v1.0, January 2011 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 defau[...]

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    Technical Specifications B-23 v1.0, January 2011 Appendix B Technical Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 802.3i 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.[...]

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    GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide B-24 Technical Specifications v1.0, January 2011 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 [...]

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    GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide Technical Specifications B-25 v1.0, January 2011 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[...]

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    Index-27 v1.0, January 2011 Index Numerics 1000BASE-LX 1-2 1000BASE-SX 1-2 1000BASE-T 1-2 1000BASE-X 1-2 100-240VAC/50-60 2-6 100BASE-TX 1-2 10BASE-T 1-2 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 1-2 Auto Uplink 2-8 , 2-9 Auto-negotiating 1-2 Auto-sen[...]

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    GS716T_GS724T Hardware Installation Guide Index-28 v1.0, January 2011 I IEEE 802.3ab 1-2 IEEE 802.3i 1-2 IEEE 802.3u 1-2 IEEE 802.3x 1-2 , 1-3 IEEE 802.3z 1-2 IEEE Standards 1-2 IEEE-compliant 1-2 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 1-2 M MAC 1-3 Me[...]

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    GS716T_GS724T Hardware Installation Guide Index-29 v1.0, January 2011 VLAN 1-1 W Warranty 1-4 Web-based Graphical User Interface 1-1[...]