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NETGEAR GS752TXS Hardware Installation Manual

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350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
May 2011
202-10864-01
v1.0

GS752TXS Smart Switch

H a rdwa re In stallation G u id e

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  • Page 1: Gs752Txs Smart Switch

    GS752TXS Smart Switch H a rdwa re In stallation G u id e 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 May 2011 202-10864-01 v1.0...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register your product, get the latest product updates, get support online, or for more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com .

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 2 Physical Description GS752TXS Front-Panel and Back-Panel Configuration ....12 LED Designations ......... . . 13 Port LEDs .
  • Page 4 GS752TXS Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide Network Adapter Cards ........28 Configuration .
  • Page 5 GS752TXS Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide Contents...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1 Introduction

    To simplify installation, the switch is shipped ready for use out of the box. The GS752TXS Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide describes how to install and power on the GS752TXS Smart Switch. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.

  • Page 7: Overview

    Smart Control Center program, a utility that runs on a PC. The NETGEAR GS752TXS Smart Switch can be free standing, stacked with other switches, or rack mounted in a wiring closet or equipment room. It is IEEE-compliant and offers low latency for high-speed networking.

  • Page 8: Stacking

    GS752TXS Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide • IEEE 802.3z (1000BASE-x) • IEEE802.aq (10GBASE-LRM) • IEEE802.3ae (10GBASE Ethernet) • IEEE802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet) • IEEE 802.3x (Full-duplex flow control) • Autosensing and auto-negotiating capabilities for all ports. • Auto Uplink™ on all ports to make the right connection.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Master unit’s CPU to control and manage the resources of the slave unit. Package Contents Figure 1 shows the package contents of the GS752TXS Smart Switch. Link/Act Mode Power Green=Link at 1G Yellow=Link at 10/...
  • Page 10 GS752TXS Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide • Power cord • Installation guide • Smart Switch Resource CD with NETGEAR Smart Control Center and User’s Manual If any item is missing or damaged, contact the place of purchase immediately. 10 | Chapter 1. Introduction...
  • Page 11 GS752TXS Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide Chapter 1. Introduction | 11...

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Physical Description

    Device Hardware Interfaces GS752TXS Front-Panel and Back-Panel Configuration The GS752TXS Smart Switch has 48 10/100/1000 Mbps copper ports and four dedicated 1000 Mbps/10Gbps SFP+ fiber ports. Up to two fiber ports (port 51 and 52) at a time can be used as stacking ports.

  • Page 13: Led Designations

    Link, Speed, and Activity LEDs for each port • Power, Fan Status, Stack Master, and Stack ID LEDs Figure 3 illustrates the NETGEAR GS752TXS Smart Switch back panel. Power Connector Figure 3. Back Panel The back panel contains a power connector.

  • Page 14: System Leds

    GS752TXS Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide System LEDs The following table describes the system LED designations. Designation Power • Solid Green — Device is powered on, run-time code is up and running. • Solid Yellow — Device is booting up.

  • Page 15: Device Hardware Interfaces

    GS752TXS Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide Device Hardware Interfaces RJ-45 Ports RJ-45 ports are autosensing ports. When inserting a cable into an RJ-45 port, the switch automatically ascertains the maximum speed (10, 100, or 1000 Mbps) and duplex mode (half-duplex or full-duplex) of the attached device. All ports support only unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable terminated with an 8-pin RJ-45 plug.

  • Page 16: Reset Button

    GS752TXS Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide Reset Button The Smart Switch has a Reset button on the front panel to allow you to manually reboot the switch. This action is equivalent to powering the unit off and back on. The last saved configuration is loaded into the switch as it resets.
  • Page 17 GS752TXS Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide Chapter 2. Physical Description | 17...

  • Page 18: Chapter 3 Applications

    100 Mbps, 1000 Mbps, and 10 Gbps hubs and switches. Desktop Switching The GS752TXS 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 full-duplex enabled, the switch port connected to the server or PC can provide 2000 Mbps throughput.

  • Page 19: Backbone Switching

    GS752TXS Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide Backbone Switching You can use the GS752TXS Smart Switch as a backbone switch in a small network that gives users high-speed access to servers and other network devices. GS752TXS Link/Act Mode Power Green=Link at 1G...

  • Page 20: Chapter 4 Installation

    Installation This chapter describes the installation procedures for your GS752TXS Smart Switch. Switch installation involves the following steps: Step 1: Preparing the Site Step 2: Installing the Switch Step 3: Checking the Installation Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch...

  • Page 21: Step 1: Preparing The Site

    • Operating conditions - Keep the switch at least 6 ft. (1.83 meters) away from nearest source of electromagnetic noise, such as a photocopy machine. Step 2: Installing the Switch The GS752TXS Smart Switch can be used on a flat surface or mounted in a standard network equipment rack. Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface The switch ships with four self-adhesive rubber footpads.

  • Page 22: Step 3: Checking The Installation

    Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch The following procedure describes how to connect PCs to the switch’s RJ-45 ports. The GS752TXS Smart Switch contains Auto Uplink technology, which allows the attaching of devices using either straight-through or crossover cables.

  • Page 23: Step 5: Installing An Sfp Transceiver Module

    SFP ports of the switch. Note: Contact your NETGEAR sales office to buy these modules. If you do not want to install an SFP module, skip this procedure. To install an SFP transceiver, insert the transceiver into the SFP port. Press firmly on the flange of the module to seat it securely into the connector.

  • Page 24: Step 6: Installing Device As Stand-Alone Or Stack Master

    GS752TXS Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide Link/Act Mode Power Green=Link at 1G Yellow=Link at 10/ 100M Stack Master Reset Factory Green=10G Link Yellow=1G Gree Green 1 Gree Green=1 Green=1 Green=1 Green=1 Green 1 Green= Green= Green=1 G reen=1 een= een=1...

  • Page 25: Step 7: Applying Ac Power

    Resource CD. Step 7: Applying AC Power The GS752TXS Smart Switch does not have an ON/OFF switch. Power is controlled by the power cord connection. 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.

  • Page 26: Step 8: Managing The Switch Using A Web Browser Or The Pc Utility

    Step 8: Managing the Switch using a Web Browser or the PC Utility The GS752TXS Smart Switch contains software for viewing, changing, and monitoring the way it works. This management software is not required for the switch to work. The ports can be used without using the management software.

  • Page 27: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the NETGEAR Smart Switch. Topics include the following: Troubleshooting Chart • • Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions Troubleshooting Chart The following table lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems. Symptom Cause Solution Power LED is off.

  • Page 28: Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions

    AC power from the switch and then reapply AC power. If the problem continues, contact NETGEAR technical support. In North America, call 1-888-NETGEAR. If you are outside of North America, please refer to the support information card included with your product.

  • Page 29: Appendix B Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-X IEEE802.3aq (10GBASE-LRM) IEEE802.3ae (10GBASE Ethernet) IEEE 802.3x full-duplex flow control IEEE802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet) Management Windows 2000 + XP, Vista; Windows 7, Microsoft Explorer 7.0 or above IEEE 802.1Q VLAN IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol...

  • Page 30: Performance Specifications

    GS752TXS Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) 3 servers. Disabled by default. Jumbo Frame Support (9K) IPv6 Management, Multicast, and QoS Static Routing MLD Snooping DHCP Snooping Protocol and MAC based VLAN DoS and Auto DoS prevention...

  • Page 31: Environmental Specifications

    GS752TXS Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide Physical Specifications Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.7 x 17.3 x10.1/43 x 440 x 257 (in/mm) Weight: 4.50 kg (9.92 lbs) Environmental Specifications Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 104°F) Operating humidity: 10% to 95% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing Storage temperature: –20°C to 70°C (–4°F to 158°F)
  • Page 32 GS752TXS Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide 32 | Appendix : Technical Specifications...

  • Page 33: Appendix C Notification Of Compliance

    FCC Declaration Of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the GS752TXS Smart Switch complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...

  • Page 34: European Union

    Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus, GS752TXS Smart Switch, does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

  • Page 35: Index

    Index Numerics IEEE 802.3x IEEE Standards IEEE-compliant 8-pin Installation Guide Installing the Switch Applying AC Power Auto Uplink LED Designations Auto-negotiating Low Latency Autosensing Backpressure Media Access Control Category 5 Unshielded Twisted-Pair Operating Conditions Checking the Installation Operating Environment Class of Service Operating humidity compliance Overview...
  • Page 36 GS752TXS Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide technical support Temperature trademarks Traffic Control Troubleshooting Chart User Intervention User’s Manual Ventilation VLAN Web-based Graphical User Interface 36 | Index...

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