NETGEAR XS708T Hardware Installation Manual
8-port, 12-port, and 16-port
gigabit smart managed pro
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- Page 1 8-Port, 12-Port, and 16-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch Hardware Installation Guide Models XS708T, XS712Tv2, and XS716T June 2017 202-11618-05 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
- Page 2 For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory. See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply. Trademarks NETGEAR, Inc., NETGEAR, Auto Uplink, and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only. Revision History...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Chapter 2 Hardware Overview Hardware Overview Model XS708T..............11 Front Panel Model XS708T................11 Back Panel Model XS708T................11 System and Port LEDs Model XS708T............12 Hardware Overview Model XS712Tv2..............13 Front Panel Model XS712Tv2.................13 Back Panel Model XS712Tv2................14 System and Port LEDs Model XS712Tv2............14 Hardware Overview Model XS716T..............15... - Page 4 8-Port, 12-Port, and 16-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart..................31 Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions..............32...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction
Introduction This hardware installation guide is for the following NETGEAR Smart Managed Pro Switches: • Model XS708T 8-Port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch • Model XS712Tv2 12-Port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch • Model XS716T 16-Port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch These models provide eight, twelve, or sixteen 100/1000/10GBASE-T RJ-45 copper ports, two of which are combo ports that can accept SFP+ 1G and 10G copper or fiber optical modules. -
Page 6: Overview
The following list describes the key features of the switches: • Eight (model XS708T), twelve (model XS712Tv2), or sixteen (model XS716T) 100/1000/10GBASE-T switching ports, two of which are combo ports that can accept SFP+ 1G and 10G copper and fiber optical modules. -
Page 7: Safety Instructions And Warnings
Per-port LEDs and system status LEDs. • Internal power supply. • Standard NETGEAR chassis (1U high). Safety Instructions and Warnings Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system from potential damage. - Page 8 8-Port, 12-Port, and 16-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch To the extend permissible by applicable law, failure to follow these guidelines can result in damage to your NETGEAR product, which might not be covered by NETGEAR’s warranty. • Observe and follow service markings: Do not service any product except as explained in your system documentation.
- Page 9 8-Port, 12-Port, and 16-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch • To help prevent electric shock, plug the system and peripheral power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets. • The peripheral power cables are equipped with three-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from a cable.
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Page 10: Chapter 2 Hardware Overview
Hardware Overview This chapter describes the switch hardware features and includes the following sections: • Hardware Overview Model XS708T • Hardware Overview Model XS712Tv2 • Hardware Overview Model XS716T • Switch Hardware Interfaces... -
Page 11: Hardware Overview Model Xs708T
You use either port 7T or port 7F, and similarly, either port 8T or port 8F. Each copper RJ-45 port is capable of sensing the line speed and negotiating the duplex mode with the link partner automatically. The following figure shows the front panel of the model XS708T. Figure 1. Front panel model XS708T Number Description Power and Fan LEDs. -
Page 12: System And Port Leds Model Xs708T
System and Port LEDs Model XS708T The following table describes the RJ-45 and SFP+ slot LED designations. Each RJ-45 port provides a left LED and a right LED and each SFP+ slot provides two LEDs. Table 1. LEDs on model XS708T switch Description Power LED •... -
Page 13: Hardware Overview Model Xs712Tv2
8-Port, 12-Port, and 16-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch Table 1. LEDs on model XS708T switch (Continued) Description Speed and ACT 10G LED: LEDs for SFP+ slots 7F and 8F • Off: No SFP+ module link is established. • Solid. A valid 10 Gbps link is established. -
Page 14: Back Panel Model Xs712Tv2
8-Port, 12-Port, and 16-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch Number Description Ten RJ-45 connectors for 100M/1G/10G AutoSensing 10-Gigabit Ethernet switching ports. Two of these ports (11 and 12) are combo ports: You can either use ports 11T and 12T as Gigabit Ethernet switching ports or you can install copper or fiber modules in 1G or 10G SFP+ slots 11F and 12F. -
Page 15: Hardware Overview Model Xs716T
8-Port, 12-Port, and 16-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch Table 2. LEDs on switch Description Power LED • Solid green. The device is powered on. • Solid yellow. The device is booting. • Off. Power is not supplied to the device. Fan LED •... -
Page 16: Back Panel Model Xs716T
8-Port, 12-Port, and 16-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch accept copper or fiber modules. You use either port 15T or port 15F, and similarly, either port 16T or port 16F. Each copper RJ-45 port is capable of sensing the line speed and negotiating the duplex mode with the link partner automatically. -
Page 17: System And Port Leds Model Xs716T
8-Port, 12-Port, and 16-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch System and Port LEDs Model XS716T The following table describes the RJ-45 and SFP+ slot LED designations. Each RJ-45 port provides a left LED and a right LED and each SFP+ slot provides two LEDs. Table 3. -
Page 18: 100M/1G/10G Rj-45 Ports
To enable high-speed fiber, copper, and long-distance connections on the switch, SFP+ slots accommodate standard 10G and 1G SFP+ transceiver modules, which are sold separately. The switch supports most NETGEAR ProSAFE SFP and SFP+ transceiver modules and Direct Attach Cables (DAC), including: •... -
Page 19: Reset Button
If you press and hold the button for more than 15 seconds, the switch enters Recovery Mode, and the Power LED turns from green to yellow. Use Recovery Mode only as directed by NETGEAR support. If the switch enters Recovery Mode, power cycle the switch or press the Reset button. -
Page 20: Chapter 3 Installation
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 •... -
Page 21: Step 1: Prepare The Site
8-Port, 12-Port, and 16-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch Step 1: Prepare the Site Before you install the switch, make sure that the operating environment meets the site requirements that are listed in the following table. Table 4. Site requirements Characteristics Requirements Mounting... -
Page 22: Step 3: Unpack The Switch
Place the container on a clean flat surface, and cut all straps securing the container. Unpack the hardware from the boxes by carefully removing the hardware and placing it on a secure and clean surface. Remove all packing material. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your local NETGEAR reseller for replacement. Installation... -
Page 23: Step 4: Install The Switch
Align the mounting holes in the brackets with the holes in the rack, and insert two pan-head screws with nylon washers through each bracket and into the rack. Tighten the screws with a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver to secure mounting brackets to the rack. The following figure shows model XS708T. Installation... -
Page 24: Optional Step 5: Install An Sfp Transceiver Module
The following optional procedure describes how to install an optional SFP transceiver module into one of the SFP ports of the switch. Note Contact your NETGEAR sales office to purchase these modules. If you do not want to install an SFP module, skip this procedure. To install an SFP transceiver module: Insert the transceiver into the SFP port. -
Page 25: Step 6: Connect Devices To The Switch
8-Port, 12-Port, and 16-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch Step 6: Connect Devices to the Switch The following procedure describes how to connect devices to the switch’s RJ-45 ports. The switch supports Auto Uplink technology, which allows you to attach devices using either straight-through or crossover cables. Use a Category 5 (Cat 5), Cat 5e, or Cat 6 cable that is terminated with an RJ-45 connector. -
Page 26: Step 8: Apply Power And Check The Leds
Windows-based computer) for very basic setup. For more information about managing the switch, see the installation guide on the resource CD and the user manual, which you can download from downloadcenter.netgear.com. Note The switch’s default IP address is 192.168.0.239 and its default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. -
Page 27: Chapter 4 Applications
Applications The switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring network connections. The switch can be used as your only network traffic-distribution device or with 100 Mbps, 1 Gbps, and 10 Gbps hubs, routers, and switches. This chapter includes the following sections: •... -
Page 28: Desktop Switching
You can use the switch as a backbone switch in a small network that gives users high-speed access to servers and other network devices. Figure 8. Backbone switching Numbers Description XS716T (or XS708T or XS712Tv2) switch GS108T switch S3300-28X-PoE+ switch Wireless access points Applications... -
Page 29: High-Speed Network Storage
You can use the switches to provide high-speed connections and redundancy between ReadyNAS storage platforms and virtual machines or servers. Figure 9. High-speed network storage switching in a redundant configuration Numbers Description Virtual machines or servers XS716T (or XS708T or XS712Tv2) switch ReadyNAS Applications... -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the switch. The chapter includes the following sections: • Troubleshooting Chart • Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions... -
Page 31: Troubleshooting Chart
8-Port, 12-Port, and 16-Port Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch Troubleshooting Chart The following table lists symptoms, possible causes, and possible solutions for problems that might occur. Table 5. Troubleshooting chart Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution Power LED is off. Power is not supplied to the Check the power cable connections at the switch switch. -
Page 32: Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions
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.