Chapter 1: Introduction; Overview - NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Operating Instructions Manual

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch! Your NETGEAR 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, and increase productivity. There are two built-in RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports with one built-in Small Form-Factor
Pluggable (SFP) GBIC slot on the front panel of the switch that support non-stop 10/100/1000 networks. To simplify installation, the switch is
shipped ready for use out of the box.
This chapter serves as the introduction for using your NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch and provides the following information:
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Overview

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Switch Features
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Package contents
Overview
Your NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch provides two built-in RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports with one built-in Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP)
GBIC slot that support non-blocking 10/100/1000 networks. Using these Gigabit ports, you can create high-speed connections to a server or
network backbone. For example, you can:
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Connect switches to each other with high-speed links
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Link to high-speed servers
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Provide 10/100/1000 copper and fiber connectivity
Your NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch also provides the benefit of administrative management with a complete package of features for the
observation, configuration, and control of your network. With a Web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI), the switch's many capabilities can be
viewed and used in a simple and intuitive manner. The switch's management features include configuration for port and switch information, VLAN
for traffic control, port trunking for increased bandwidth, and Class of Service (CoS) for traffic prioritization. These features and more will allow you
to better understand and control your network. Initial discovery of your switch on your network requires the Smart Wizard Discovery program, a
utility that runs on a PC.
Your NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch can be free-standing, or rack mounted in a wiring closet or equipment room. It is IEEE-compliant and
offers low latency for high-speed networking. It includes two built-in RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports with one SFP GBIC slot. All ports can
automatically negotiate to the highest speed. This capability makes the switch ideal for environments that have a mix of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or
Gigabit Ethernet devices. In addition, all RJ-45 ports operate in half- or full-duplex mode, increasing the maximum bandwidth of each connection up
to either 20 Mbps, 200 Mbps, or 2000 Mbps respectively. The maximum segment length is 328 feet (100 meters) over Category 5 unshielded
twisted-pair (UTP) cable, but much longer for fiber connections using SFP GBIC modules.
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