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NETGEAR FS 517TS User Manual

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  • Page 1 Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch User‘s Guide M O D E L M O D E L...
  • Page 2 Trademarks NETGEAR® is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice.
  • Page 3 • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that the NETGEAR Model FS524S Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch and Model FS517TS Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch with Gigabit Port are shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a.
  • Page 4 Defective or damaged merchandise can be returned to your point-of-purchase representative. Internet/World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the uniform resource locator (URL) http://www.NETGEAR.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Introduction Description Features Unique Features Shared Features Package Contents CHAPTER 2 Physical Description Front and Back Panels 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ports LED Descriptions Power Stack Link 17 ACT ( FS517TS only) 1000M (Port 17 on the FS517TS only) Front Panel RJ-45 Gigabit Copper Port (FS517TS Only) Normal/Uplink Push Button (FS524S Only) Auto Uplink (FS517TS Only)
  • Page 6 CHAPTER 4 Installation Preparing the Site Stacking Installing the Switch Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface Installing the Switch in a Rack Connecting Devices to the Switch Connecting Switches to the Stack’s Backplane Checking the Installation Applying AC Power...
  • Page 7 APPENDIX B Connector Pin Assignments RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector Normal Assignment on Ports 1 to 8 Uplink Assignment on Port 8 Channel Description APPENDIX C Cabling Guidelines Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines Category 5 Cable Category 5 Cable Specifications Twisted Pair Cables Patch Panels and Cables Using 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 Cable Overview...
  • Page 8 Figure 3-2. Example of Segment Switching and Bridging Figure 3-3. Example of Switched Stacking Figure 4-1. Attaching Mounting Brackets Figure 4-2. Connecting Devices to the Switch Figure 4-3. Cabling Two FS517TS Stacked Switches Figure 4-4. Cabling FS524S Stacked Switches Figure 4-5. Cabling FS517TS and FS524S Switches...
  • Page 9 Figure B-1. RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector with Built-in LEDs Figure C-1. Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable Figure C-2. Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable Figure C-3. Category 5 UTP Cable with Male RJ-45 Plug at Each End TABLES Table 2-1. Front Panel LEDs Table 4-1. Site Requirements Table 5-1.

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: Introduction

    CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION This installation guide describes the NETGEAR FS517TS and FS524S Stackable Fast Ethernet Switches. The NETGEAR FS517TS and FS524S Switches are expandable, high-performance IEEE-compliant network switches designed for users who want the high-speed perform- ance of 10/100 stacked switching to eliminate bottlenecks, boost performance, and increase productivity.

  • Page 12: Features

    “virtual” switch: • The FS517TS Switch has a single stacking port that can cascade to another FS517TS Switch to provide a total of 32 Fast Ethernet ports and two copper gigabit ports in a single switched stack.

  • Page 13: Unique Features

    Unique Features The FS517TS and FS524S Switches have the following unique key features: Feature Number of 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 ports per switch Number of 1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports per switch Number of high-speed stacking ports: Maximum number of switches in stack:...

  • Page 14: Shared Features

    The table contains up to 8,000 media access control (MAC) addresses (that is, the switch can support networks with as many as 8,000 devices). • Autosense link speed (10 or 100 Mbps) and duplex mode (half- or full-duplex) to...

  • Page 15: Package Contents

    • FS517TS or FS524S Switch • Rubber footpads for tabletop installation • Power cord • One stacking cable • Rack-mount kit for installing the switch in a 19-inch rack • This Installation Guide • Support Information Card • Warranty & Owner Registration Card If any item is missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately.

  • Page 17: Chapter 2: Physical Description

    Front and Back Panels Figure 2-1 shows the key components on the front and back panels of the FS517TS Switch. Figure 2-2 shows the key components on the front and back panels of the FS524S Switch. The front panel of both switches contains LEDs and RJ-45 jacks. The front panel of the FS517TS Switch also contains a Gigabit copper port, while the front panel of the FS524S Switch contains a Normal/Uplink push button.

  • Page 18: Figure 2-1. Front And Back Panels Of The Fs517Ts Switch

    10/100 Mbps ports 100 Mbps LEDs Power Stack LED 1000 Mbps Activity/Collision Activity LED LEDs Rear Panel of the Model FS517 Fans Stacking port Figure 2-1. Front and Back Panels of the FS517TS Switch physical description Switch 1000 Mbps port Switch...

  • Page 19: 10/100 Mbps Rj-45 Ports

    Figure 2-2. Front and Back Panels of the FS524S Switch 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ports As Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show, the FS517TS Switch has 16 RJ-45 ports, while the FS524S Switch has 24 RJ-45 ports. These ports are auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps ports:...

  • Page 20: Led Descriptions

    (Port 17 on the FS517TS only) physical description Activity Description Power is supplied to the switch. Power is disconnected. Port has made a 100 Mbps connection. Port has made a 10 Mbps connection. Blinking Data transmission is occurring on the port.

  • Page 21: Front Panel Rj-45 Gigabit Copper Port (Fs517Ts Only)

    (MDI) or normal (MDI-X) wiring for port 24 on the FS524S Switch. Port 24 is configured for normal wiring to connect to a PC when the push button is in the out position. Pressing the push button in configures port 24 for uplink wiring to connect to another switch or hub using a straight-through UTP cable.
  • Page 22 4-port switch. Figure 2-4 shows another scenario where a router with a 4-port switch connects to a hub and to a FS517TS Switch; the hub and switch, in turn, connect back to the same router, creating multiple active paths between all three devices.
  • Page 23 Model FS517 Switch EN524 Hub FR314 Router Figure 2-4. Warning! Creating loops disables your network (Example 2) physical description...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3: Applications

    100 Mbps access to a file server. If a full-duplex adapter card is installed in the server or PC, the switch port connected to the server or PC can provide 200 Mbps full-duplex connection.

  • Page 26: Segment Switching And Bridging From 10 Mbps To 100 Mbps

    The FS517TS and FS524S Switches can be used to segment a network into multiple connected pieces to increase overall bandwidth and throughput. Both switch models can segment networks that are built with the NETGEAR DS508 and EN516 hubs, and can act as bridges connecting traditional 10BASE-T Ethernet networks to 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet networks.

  • Page 27: Figure 3-3. Example Of Switched Stacking

    224 stacked ports and two 1000BASE-T ports. Since the FS517TS Switch has a single stacking port, adding it to a stack of FS524S Switches reduces the stacking backplane speed to 2 Gbps and removes support for load balancing, fault tolerance, and redundancy that a pure FS524S stack has.

  • Page 29: Chapter 4: Installation

    CHAPTER 4: INSTALLATION This chapter describes the installation procedures for the NETGEAR FS517TS and FS524S Switches. Topics include: • Preparing the site • Installing the switch • Connecting devices to the switch • Stacking switches • Checking the installation • Applying AC power...

  • Page 30: Preparing The Site

    Be sure there is adequate airflow in the room or wiring closet where you intend to install the switch. Operating conditions: Keep the switch at least 6 ft (1.83 m) away from nearest source of electro magnetic noise, such as a photocopy machine. Stacking If you intend to stack two or more switches, be sure the mounting surface can safely support the switch stack.

  • Page 31: Installing The Switch

    Installing the Switch You can install the NETGEAR FS517TS and FS524S Switches on a flat surface or in a standard 19-inch rack. Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface 1. The switch ships with four self-adhesive rubber footpads. Stick one rubber foot pad on each of the four concave spaces on the bottom of the switch.

  • Page 32: Connecting Devices To The Switch

    5. Tighten the screws with a #2 Phillips screwdriver to secure the switch in the rack. 6. Proceed to “Connecting Devices to the Switch.” Figure 4-1. Attaching Mounting Brackets Connecting Devices to the Switch The following procedure describes how to connect devices to the switch’s RJ-45 ports.

  • Page 33: Connecting Switches To The Stack's Backplane

    Observe the following guidelines when installing the switches in a stacked configuration. • When connecting two FS517TS Switches, one stack port cable connects the stacking port on one switch to the stacking port on the other switch. This stack provides a 2 Gbps backplane connection between the switches.
  • Page 34 4 Gbps. • When connecting FS524S and FS517TS, one stack port cable connects the stacking port on one switch to the stacking port on the other switch. This stack provides a 2 Gbps backplane connection between the switches.

  • Page 35: Figure 4-3. Cabling Two Fs517Ts Stacked Switches

    Two Model FS517 Switches Figure 4-3. Cabling Two FS517TS Stacked Switches Eight Model FS524 Switches Two Model FS524 Switches Figure 4-4. Cabling FS524S Stacked Switches installation...

  • Page 36: Checking The Installation

    Model FS517 Switch Model FS524 Switches Model FS517 Switch Figure 4-5. Cabling FS517TS and FS524S Switches Checking the Installation Before you apply power: • Inspect the equipment thoroughly. • Verify that all cables are installed correctly. • Check cable routing to make sure cables are not damaged or create a safety hazard.

  • Page 37: Applying Ac Power

    AC power is by connecting or disconnecting the power cord. Before you connect the power cord, select an AC outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch, which can turn off power to the switch. After you select an appropriate outlet, use the following procedure to apply AC power.

  • Page 39: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the NETGEAR FS517TS or FS524S Switches. Topics include: • Troubleshooting chart • Additional troubleshooting suggestions Troubleshooting Chart Table 5-1 lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems. Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Chart...
  • Page 40 File transfer is slow or Half- or full-duplex setting on performance degradation the switch and the connected is a problem. device are not the same. A segment or device is One or more devices are not...

  • Page 41: Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions

    Ethernet limitations. Switch Integrity If required, verify the integrity of the switch by resetting the switch. To reset the switch, remove AC power from the switch and then reapply AC power. If the problem continues, contact NETGEAR technical support.

  • Page 43: Appendix A: Technical Specifications

    APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR FS517TS or FS524S Switches. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility ISO/IEC 802-3i 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3x Flow Control Data Rate 10 Mbps differential Manchester encoded, IEEE 802.3...

  • Page 44: Physical Specifications

    Physical Specifications FS517TS Switch Dimensions: W 330 mm (13") D 207 mm (8.2") H 43 mm (1.7") Weight: 2.3 kg (5.3 lb) Environmental Specifications Operating temperature: Storage temperature: Operating humidity: Storage humidity: Operating altitude: Storage altitude: Electromagnetic Emissions Meets requirements of:...

  • Page 45: Electromagnetic Susceptibility

    Electromagnetic Susceptibility CE mark, commercial Electrostatic discharge (ESD): Radiated electromagnetic field: Electrical fast transient/burst: Electrical surge: Safety Agency Approvals CE mark, commercial UL/cUL listed (UL 1950) CSA certified (CSA 22.2 #950) TUV licensed (EN 60 950) IEC 801-2, Level 2/3 IEC 801-3, Level 2 IEC 801-4, Level 2 IEC 801-5, Level 1/2...

  • Page 46: Performance Specifications

    Performance Specifications Frame filter rate: Frame forward rate: 10/100 buffer memory: Stacking port buffer memory: Gigabit buffer memory: Forwarding modes: Network latency: Address database size: Addressing: connector pin assignments 14,800 frames/second, maximum on 10 Mbps port (64B packets) 148,000 frames/second, maximum on 100 Mbps port (64B packets) 1,480,000 frames/second, maximum on 1000 Mbps port (64B packets)

  • Page 47: Appendix B: Connector Pin Assignments

    APPENDIX B: CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS This appendix provides information about the RJ-45 plug and the RJ-45 connector used for the NETGEAR FS524S and FS517TS Switches. RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector In a Fast Ethernet network, it is important that all 100BASE-T certified Category 5 cabling use RJ-45 plugs.

  • Page 48: Normal Assignment On Ports 1 To

    Table B-1 lists the pin assignments for the 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 plug and the RJ-45 connector. Table B-1. 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Normal Assignment on Ports 1 to 8 Input Receive Data + Input Receive Data – Output Transmit Data + Output Transmit Data –...

  • Page 49: Appendix C: Cabling Guidelines

    APPENDIX C: CABLING GUIDELINES This appendix provides specifications for cables used with the FS524S and FS517TS Switches. Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines Fast Ethernet uses UTP cable, as specified in the IEEE 802.3u standard for 100BASE-TX.The specification requires Category 5 UTP cable consisting of either two-pair or four-pair twisted insulated copper conductors bound in a single plastic sheath.

  • Page 50: Category 5 Cable

    Category 5 Cable Category 5 distributed cable that meets ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A building wiring standards can be a maximum of 328 feet (ft) or 100 meters (m) in length, divided as follows: • 20 ft (6 m) between the hub and the patch panel (if used) •...

  • Page 51: Category 5 Cable Specifications

    Computers and workstation adapter cards are usually media-dependent interface ports, called MDI or uplink ports. Most repeaters and switch ports are configured as media-dependent interfaces with built-in crossover ports, called MDI-X or normal ports.

  • Page 52: Figure C-1. Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable

    Figure C-1 illustrates straight-through twisted pair cable. Key: A = Uplink or MDI port (as on a PC) B = Normal or MDI-X port (as on a hub or switch) 1, 2, 3, 6 = Pin numbers Figure C-1. Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable Figure C-2 illustrates crossover twisted pair cable.

  • Page 53: Patch Panels And Cables

    If you are using patch panels, make sure that they meet the 100BASE-TX requirements. NETGEAR recommends Category 5 UTP cable for all patch cables and work area cables to ensure that your UTP patch cable rating meets or exceeds the distribution cable rating.

  • Page 54: Cabling

    Cabling The 1000BASE-T product is designed to operate over Category 5 cabling. To further enhance the operation, the cabling standards have been amended. The latest standard is Category 5e, which defines a higher level of link performance than is available with Category 5 cable.

  • Page 55: Near End Cross Talk (Next)

    Factors that affect the return loss are: • The number of transition points, as there is a connection via an RJ-45 to another connector, a patch panel, or device at each transition point. • Removing the jacket that surrounds the four pairs of twisted cable. It is highly recommended that, when RJ-45 connections are made, this is minimized to 1-1/4 inch (32 mm).

  • Page 56: Patch Cables

    Patch Cables When installing your equipment, replace old patch panel cables that do not meet Category 5e specifications. As pointed out in the NEXT section, this near end piece of cable is critical for successful operation. Conclusion For optimum performance of your 1000BASE-T product, it is important to fully qualify your cable installation and ensure it meets or exceeds ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A:1995 or ISO/IEC 11801:1995 Category 5 specifications.
  • Page 57 Preparing the Site, 4-1 Installing the Switch, 4-3 Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface, 4-3 Installing the Switch in a Rack, 4-3 Connecting Devices to the Switch, 4-4 Connecting Switches to the Stack’s Backplane, 4-5 Checking the Installation, 4-8...
  • Page 58 Electromagnetic Emissions, A-2 Electromagnetic Susceptibility, A-3 Safety Agency Approvals, A-3 Performance Specifications, A-4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart, 5-1 Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions, 5-3 Network Adapter Cards, 5-3 Configuration, 5-3 Switch Integrity, 5-3 Auto Negotiation, 5-3 Twisted Pair Cables, C-3 Unique Features, 1-3...
  • Page 60 NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR www.NETGEAR.com M 1 -FS500SN A -0 May 2001...

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