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Hardware Installation Guide ProSAFE Managed Switch Series M4200 H a rd w are I nst allatio n Gu ide NETGEAR, Inc. January 2020 350 East Plumeria Drive 202-12077-01 San Jose, CA 95134, USA...
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Managed Switch Series M4200 Support Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit www.netgear.com/support to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support resources.
• Safety Instructions and Warnings • Note: For more information about the topics that are covered in this manual, visit the support website at support.netgear.com. Note: For technical specifications, see the data sheet at netgear.com/business/products/switches/managed. For switch documentation, visit downloadcenter.netgear.com.
Managed Switch Series M4200 Hardware Overview The ProSAFE Managed Switch Series M4200 consists of a single model, the M4200-10MG-POE+ switch. This model provides six 100M/1G/2.5GBASE-T RJ-45 PoE ports, two 100M/1G/2.5G/5GBASE-T RJ-45 PoE ports, and two 10GBASE-X fiber SFP+ uplink ports in a full-width chassis that can be freestanding, attached to a wall, round pole, or even a table leg, or installed in a 1U rack.
Any device that is located outdoors and connected to this product must be properly grounded and surge protected. To the extend permissible by applicable law, failure to follow these guidelines could result in damage to your NETGEAR product which may not be covered by NETGEAR’s warranty. •...
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Managed Switch Series M4200 An object fell into the product. The product was exposed to water. The product was dropped or damaged. The product does not operate correctly when you follow the operating instructions. • Keep your system away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling vents.
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Managed Switch Series M4200 • Do not modify power cables or plugs. Consult a licensed electrician or your power company for site modifications. • Always follow your local and national wiring rules. Introduction Hardware Installation Guide...
Hardware Overview This chapter describes the switch hardware features. The chapter includes the following sections: Hardware Description • Switch Hardware Interface •...
Managed Switch Series M4200 Hardware Description This section describes the switch hardware features. Front Panel The switch provides six 100M/1G/2.5GBASE-T RJ-45 PoE ports, two 100M/1G/2.5G/5GBASE-T RJ-45 PoE ports, and two 10GBASE-X fiber SFP+ uplink ports. The following figure illustrates the front panel. Power and Fan LEDs RJ-45 RS232 console port Reset button...
Managed Switch Series M4200 • One AC power receptacle Back Panel and Bottom Panel The switch integrates a fixed, internal power supply unit (PSU) and a fixed, side-to-side fan. The back panel does not contain any components other than two mounting holes that allow for horizontal or vertical attachment to a wall, rectangular pole or table leg, or round pole or table leg.
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Managed Switch Series M4200 Table 1. LEDs (continued) Designation OOB Ethernet port Left side speed LED: • Solid green. A valid 1000 Mbps link is established on the port. • Solid yellow. A valid 10/100 Mbps link is established on the port. •...
Managed Switch Series M4200 Table 1. LEDs (continued) Designation 100M/1G/2.5GBASE-T Left side speed/activity/link LED: RJ-45 PoE ports • Solid green. A valid 2.5 Gbps link is established on the port. (two LEDs per port) • Blinking green. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 2.5 Gbps. •...
To enable high-speed fiber and long-distance connections on the switch, SFP+ fiber ports accommodate standard 10G and 1G SFP+ transceiver modules, which are sold separately. The switch supports the following NETGEAR ProSAFE SFP and SFP+ transceiver modules and cables: •...
USB driver on the computer. To download the VT100 terminal emulation software and Windows USB driver, visit www.netgear.com/support, enter your model number in the search box, and click the Downloads button on the product page.
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Managed Switch Series M4200 To reboot the switch using the Reset button: 1. Insert a device such as a straightened paper clip into the opening. 2. Press the recessed Reset button for about three seconds. The switch reboots. Hardware Overview Hardware Installation Guide...
Installation This chapter describes the installation procedures for the switch. Switch installation involves the steps described in the following sections: Step 1: Prepare the Site Step 2: Protect Against Electrostatic Discharge Step 3: Unpack the Switch Step 4: Install the Switch Step 5: Check the Installation Optional Step 6: Install SFP Transceiver Modules Step 7: Apply AC Power and Check the LEDs...
Managed Switch Series M4200 Step 1: Prepare the Site Before you install the switch, ensure that the operating environment meets the site requirements that are listed in the following table. Table 2. Site requirements Characteristics Requirements Mounting • Desktop installations. Provide a flat table or shelf surface. •...
Managed Switch Series M4200 Step 2: Protect Against Electrostatic Discharge WARNING: Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your system. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of the electronic components, such as the microprocessor.
Managed Switch Series M4200 Step 3: Unpack the Switch The following figure shows the package contents. Figure 4. Switch package contents Check the contents of the boxes to make sure that all items are present before installing the switch. To check the package contents: 1.
• Installation guide 5. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your local NETGEAR reseller for replacement. Step 4: Install the Switch You can install the switch on a flat surface, attach it to a wall, attach it to a rectangular or round pole or table leg, or mount it in a standard 19-inch (48.26-centimeter) network...
Managed Switch Series M4200 a. Line up the back or bottom of the switch with the mount. b. Insert the mount’s locking tab and hook into the notches on the back or bottom of the switch. c. Slide the switch into the mount. Attach the Switch to a Rectangular Pole or Table Leg The switch ships with rubber belts and a mount.
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Managed Switch Series M4200 2. Strap the belts with the attached mount to the rectangular pole or table leg. 3. Click-attach the switch to the mount by doing the following: a. Line up the back or bottom of the switch with the mount. b.
Managed Switch Series M4200 Attach the Switch to a Round Pole or Table Leg The switch ships with hose clamps and a mount. You can attach the clamps to a round pole or table leg, attach the mount to the clamps, and click-attach the back or bottom of the switch to the mount.
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Managed Switch Series M4200 To install the switch to a round pole or table leg: Attach the supplied hose clamps to the supplied mount by pulling the clamps through the openings in the mount. 4. Tighten the clamps with the attached mount to the round pole or table leg. 5.
Managed Switch Series M4200 a. Line up the back or bottom of the switch with the mount. b. Insert the mount’s locking tab and hook into the notches on the back or bottom of the switch. c. Slide the switch into the mount. Install the Switch in a Rack To install the switch in a rack, you need the 19-inch rack-mount kit supplied with the switch.
Managed Switch Series M4200 Step 5: Check the Installation 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. Verify that all cables are installed correctly. 3.
SFP ports of the switch. For information about supported modules, see 10GBASE-X SFP+ Ports on page 15. Note: Contact your NETGEAR sales office to purchase these modules. If you do not want to install an SFP module, skip this procedure.
Managed Switch Series M4200 Step 7: Apply AC Power and Check the LEDs 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 controlled by a wall switch, which can turn off power to the switch.
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Flow control. None After you connect a console to the switch, you must configure the switch. For information about configuring the switch, visit downloadcenter.netgear.com to download the manual. For information about configuring the switch through its web management interface, visit downloadcenter.netgear.com to see and download the software administration guide and...
Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the switch. The chapter includes the following sections: Troubleshooting Chart • Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions •...
Managed Switch Series M4200 Troubleshooting Chart The following table lists symptoms, causes, and solutions for possible problems. Table 3. Troubleshooting chart Symptom Cause Solution Power LED is off. No power is received. • Check the power cable connections at the switch and the power source.
Switch integrity. If necessary, verify the integrity of the switch by resetting it. To reset the switch, disconnect the AC power from the switch and then reconnect the AC power. If the problem continues, contact NETGEAR technical support. For more information, visit the support website at support.netgear.com.