Netgear GS724T-300EUS installation instructions

Contents

1. GS716T, GS724T and GS748T Gigabit Smart Switchp. 1

   Hardware Installation Guide

2. 1 Introductionp. 5

   1 1Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of the GS716T,GS724T,GS748T Series Smart Switch. This NETGEAR Smart Switch is a state-of-the-art…

3. Overviewp. 6

   This Installation Guide is for the following NETGEAR Smart Switches: • GS716Tv3 – This product offers support for 16 ports of 10/100/1000 Mbps and two…

4. Featuresp. 7

   GS716Tv3/GS724Tv4 has 16/24 10/100/1000Mbps ethernet copper ports and 2 dedicated 1000Mbps fiber ports. • GS748Tv5 has 48 10/100/1000Mbps ethernet copper port…

5. 2 Physical Descriptionp. 9

   2 2Physical Description This chapter describes the NETGEAR Smart Switch hardware features. Topics include: • GS716T/GS724T Front Panel Configuration •…

6. GS716T/GS724T Front Panel Configurationp. 10

   The GS716T/GS724T has 16/24 10/100/1000 Mbps copper port and two dedicated 1000 Mbps SFP fiber ports. Every RJ-45 port is capable of sensing the line speed and…

7. GS716T/GS724T Back Panel Configurationp. 11

   Figure 4 illustrates the NETGEAR GS716T/GS724T Smart Switch back panel: Power Connector Figure 4. GS716T/GS724T Back Panel The back panel contains the…

8. GS748T Front Panel Configurationp. 12

   The GS748T has 48 10/100/1000 Mbps copper ports, two 1000 Mbps SFP combo ports, and two dedicated 1000 Mbps SFP fiber ports. The SFP combo ports are shared…

9. GS748T Back Panel Configurationp. 12

   Figure 6 illustrates the NETGEAR GS748T Smart Switch back panel: Power Connector Figure 6. GS748T Back Panel

10. LED Designationsp. 13

    Port LEDs The following tables describe the port LED designations. Table 1. Port LEDs GS748T Port LED Designation 16/24-10/100/1000 Mbps Ports - 3 LEDs per…

11. Device Hardware Interfacesp. 15

    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…

12. 3 Applicationsp. 16

    3 3Applications Your NETGEAR GS716Tv3 and GS724Tv4 and GS748Tv5 Gigabit Smart Switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring your network…

13. Desktop Switchingp. 17

    The NETGEAR Smart Switch can be used as a desktop switch to build a small network that enables users to have 1000 Mbps access to a file server. With…

14. Backbone Switchingp. 17

    You can use the GS748T Gigabit Smart Switch as a backbone switch in a small network that gives users high-speed access to servers and other network devices.

15. 4 Installationp. 19

    4 4Installation This chapter describes the installation procedures for your NETGEAR GS716T,GS724T and GS748T Series Smart Switch. Switch installation involves…

16. Step 1: Prepare the Sitep. 20

    Before you install the switch, ensure the operating environment meets the operating environment requirements in the following table. Table 4. Site Requirements…

17. Step 2: Install the Switchp. 21

    The NETGEAR GS716T,GS724T,GS748T Series Smart Switch can be installed on a flat surface or in a standard 19-inch rack. Install the Switch on a Flat Surface The…

18. Step 3: Check the Installationp. 22

    Before applying power perform the following: • Inspect the equipment thoroughly. • Verify that all cables are installed correctly. • Check cable routing to…

19. Step 4: Connect Devices to the Switchp. 23

    The following procedure describes how to connect computers to the switch’s RJ-45 ports. The NETGEAR GS716T,GS724T,GS748T Series Smart Switch contains Auto…

20. Step 5: Install an SFP GBIC Modulep. 24

    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…

21. Step 6: Apply AC Powerp. 25

    NETGEAR GS716T,GS724T,GS748T Series Smart Switch does not have an ON/OFF switch. The method of applying or removing AC power is by connecting or disconnecting…

22. Step 7: Manage the Switch using a Web Browser or the Smart Control Center Utilityp. 26

    The NETGEAR GS716T,GS724T,GS748T Series Smart Switch contains software for viewing, changing, and monitoring the way it works. This management software is not…

23. A Troubleshootingp. 27

    A ATroubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the NETGEAR Smart Switch. Topics include the following: • Troubleshooting Chart •…

24. Troubleshooting Chartp. 28

    The following table lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems. Table 5. Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Cause Solution Power LED is off. No…

25. Additional Troubleshooting Suggestionsp. 29

    If the suggestions in Troubleshooting Chart do not resolve the problem, refer to the troubleshooting suggestions in this section. Network Adapter Cards Ensure…

26. B Technical Specificationsp. 30

    B BTechnical 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…

27. C Notification of Compliancep. 35

    C CNotification of Compliance NETGEAR Wired Products Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for operating this product in…