Netgear GS724TPP (GS724TPP-100EUS) installation instructions

Contents

1. 1. Introductionp. 5

   Introduction This hardware installation guide complements the installation guide that came with your switch and applies to the NETGEAR 24-Port Gigabit…

2. Overviewp. 6

   The switch provides twenty-four 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 copper ports that support nonstop 10/100/1000M Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks. All RJ-45 ports support…

3. Management optionsp. 6

   The switch provides management options that let you discover the switch on the network and configure, monitor, and control the switch: • Local browser–based…

4. Featuresp. 8

   The switch supports the following key hardware features: • 24 PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet ports. • 2 dedicated SFP fiber ports. • PoE support: - 24 PoE+ (802.3at)…

5. Safety instructions and warningsp. 9

   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…

6. 2. Hardware Overviewp. 12

   Hardware Overview This chapter describes the switch hardware features. The chapter includes the following sections: • Front panel • LEDs • Back panel • Switch…

7. Front panelp. 13

   The switch provides twenty four 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 PoE+ ports and two SFP ports. The following figure shows the front panel of model GS724TPv2. Figure 1.…

8. LEDsp. 14

   This section describes the LEDs on the front panel of the switch. Table 2. Front panel LEDs Description LED Solid green. The switch is powered on. Solid amber.…

9. Back panelp. 15

   The back panel provides a Kensington lock and AC power receptacle. (The switch uses a fixed, internal power supply.) The following figure shows the back panel…

10. Switch hardware interfacesp. 15

    The following sections describe the hardware interfaces on the switch. RJ-45 Ports for 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet connectivity All RJ-45 copper ports support…

11. 3. Applicationsp. 18

    Applications The switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring network connections. The switch can be used as your only network traffic–distribution…

12. PoE applicationsp. 19

    This section covers the following topics: • PoE overview • Connect PoE equipment in a business environment • Connect PoE equipment for surveillance and…

13. Desktop switchingp. 22

    You can use the switch as a desktop switch to build a small network that provides up to 1 Gbps access to servers such as a file server. In a small network such…

14. 4. Installationp. 23

    Installation This chapter describes the installation procedures for the switch. Switch installation involves the steps that are described in the following…

15. Step 1: Prepare the sitep. 24

    Before you install the switch, make sure that the operating environment meets the site requirements that are listed in the following table. Table 3. Site…

16. Step 2: Protect against electrostatic dischargep. 25

    WARNING: Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your system. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you…

17. Step 3: Unpack the switchp. 25

    The following figure shows the package contents for the switch. Figure 7. Switch package contents Check the contents of the boxes to make sure that all items…

18. Step 4: Mount or place the switchp. 26

    You can mount the switch in a standard 19-inch (48.26-centimeter) network equipment rack or place the switch on a flat surface. Mount the switch in a rack To…

19. Optional Step 5: Install an SFP transceiver modulep. 27

    The following optional procedure describes how to install an optional SFP transceiver module into one of the SFP ports of the switch. Note: Contact your…

20. Step 6: Connect devices to the switch’s RJ-45 portsp. 28

    All RJ-45 ports on the switch support PoE+. For application examples and information about PoE, see Applications on page 18. The switch supports Auto Uplink…

21. Step 7: Check the installationp. 29

    Before you apply power to the switch, perform the steps that are described in this section. To check the installation: 1. Inspect the equipment thoroughly. 2.…

22. Step 8: Apply AC power and check the LEDsp. 29

    The switch does not provide an on/off switch. The power cord connection controls the power. Before connecting the power cord, select an AC outlet that is not…

23. Step 9: Manage the switchp. 30

    The switch is a plug-and-play device that starts switching as soon as you plug it into power and your network. After you complete the initial log-in procedure…

24. 5. Troubleshootingp. 31

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the switch. The chapter includes the following sections: • Troubleshooting chart • PoE…

25. Troubleshooting chartp. 32

    The following table lists symptoms, possible causes, and possible solutions for problems that might occur. Table 4. Troubleshooting chart Possible Solution…

26. PoE troubleshooting suggestionsp. 33

    Here are some tips for correcting PoE problems that might occur: • Make sure that the PoE Max LED is off. If the PoE Max LED is solid amber, disconnect one or…

27. Additional troubleshooting suggestionsp. 33

    If the suggestions in the troubleshooting chart do not resolve the problem, see the following troubleshooting suggestions: • Network adapter cards. Make sure…