Netgear GSM7248 (GSM7248-200NAS) installation instructions

Contents

1. About This Manualp. 7

   The NETGEAR® Managed Layer 2 Switches GSM7224 and GSM7248 Hardware Installation Guide describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the ProSafe™…

2. Conventions, Formats, and Scopep. 7

   The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • Typographical conventions. This manual uses the following…

3. How to Print This Manualp. 8

   To print this manual, you can choose one of the following options, according to your needs. • Printing from PDF. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat…

4. Chapter 1 Introductionp. 11

   The NETGEAR managed switch is a state-of-the-art, high-performance, IEEE-compliant network solution. It includes powerful management features that you can use…

5. GSM7224 Front Panel and LEDsp. 11

   The following figure shows the front panel of the GSM7224. The front panel contains LEDs, a RST (reset) button, a USB port, RJ-45 jacks, and copper/fiber combo…

6. GSM7224 Rear Panelp. 12

   The rear panel has a console port, a redundant power supply connector, and a standard AC power receptacle for the supplied power cord

7. GSM7248 Front Panel and LEDsp. 12

   The following figure shows the front panel of the GSM7248. The front panel contains LEDs, a USB port, a RST (reset) button, RJ-45 jacks, and copper/fiber combo…

8. GSM7248 Rear Panelp. 13
9. Interpreting the LEDsp. 13

   The following table describes the LEDs on the front panel of the switch. Figure 1-4 Table 1-1. LED Descriptions LED Description PWR (power) • Solid green.…

10. Safety Instructionsp. 14

    Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system from potential damage. To reduce the risk of bodily…

11. Chapter 2 Hardware Installationp. 17

    This chapter explains how to install the hardware for the ProSafe™ 24-Port L2 Managed Switch with Static Routing GSM7224 and the ProSafe™ 48-Port L2 Managed…

12. Protecting Against Electrostatic Dischargep. 18

    You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD): 1. When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping…

13. Unpacking the Hardwarep. 18

    Check the contents of the boxes to make sure that all items are present before beginning the installation. 1. Place the container on a clean flat surface, and…

14. Installationp. 19

    Guide Hardware Installation 2-3 v1.0, July 2009 Installation Install the equipment in the following sequence, as presented in this chapter: 1. Select a…

15. SFP Modulesp. 22

    The module bay accommodates a standard SFP module with an LC connector that is compatible with the IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-X standard. SFP modules are sold…

16. Connecting a Redundant Power Supply (RPS)p. 22

    Each switch has a redundant power supply (RPS) connector and a power receptacle on the rear. Figure 2-2 Figure 2-3 Power receptacle Redundant power supply…

17. Connecting Equipment to the Switchp. 23

    You can connect devices, a Gigabit Ethernet module, a console, or a combination of these to the switch. RJ-45 Ports The switch uses Auto Uplink™ technology…

18. Connecting a Console to the Switchp. 23

    After you install the switch and apply power, you can connect to it with a terminal or workstation. You can use the command line interface (CLI) to identify…

19. Chapter 3 Troubleshootingp. 25

    Troubleshooting Chart The following table lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems. Table 3-1. Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Solution…

20. Troubleshooting Chartp. 25

    The following table lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems. Table 3-1. Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Solution Power LED is off. No…

21. Additional Troubleshooting Suggestionsp. 26

    If the suggestions in Table 3-1 do not resolve your problem, refer to the troubleshooting suggestions in this section. • Network adapter cards Make sure that…

22. Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specificationsp. 27

    This appendix provides the

23. Default Settingsp. 27

    and Technical Specifications A-1 v1.0, July 2009 Appendix A Default Settings and Technical Specifications This appendix provides the default settings and…

24. Technical Specificationsp. 29

    A-3 v1.0, July 2009 Technical Specifications Table A-2. Technical Specifications Feature GSM7224 GSM7248 IEEE Network Protocol and standards compatibility…

25. Appendix B Related Documentsp. 33

    This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product.…