NETGEAR GC728X Hardware Installation Manual
Insight managed 28-port
gigabit ethernet smart cloud switch with 2 sfp 1g & 2 sfp+ 10g fiber ports
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- Page 1 Insight Managed 28-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Cloud Switch with 2 SFP 1G & 2 SFP+ 10G Fiber Ports Hardware Installation Guide Models GC728X and GC728XP December 2017 202-11823-01 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
- Page 2 For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621. Compliance 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, and the NETGEAR Logo are trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Any non-NETGEAR trademarks are used for reference purposes only.
- Page 3 Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview........................5 Features.........................6 Safety Instructions and Warnings................8 Chapter 2 Hardware Overview Hardware Description..................11 Front Panel......................11 Status LEDs....................12 Back Panel......................14 Switch Hardware Interfaces.................14 RJ-45 Ports for 10/100/1000M BASE-T Ethernet Connectivity.......14 SFP and SFP+ Ports for Fiber Connectivity............15 USB Port......................16 Console Port....................16 Multifunction Reset Button................16 Chapter 3 Applications...
- Page 4 Introduction This hardware installation guide is for the following NETGEAR switch models: • Insight Managed 28-Port Gigabit Ethernet Smart Cloud Switch with 2 SFP 1G & 2 SFP+ 10G Fiber Ports, Model GC728X • Insight Managed 28-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Smart Cloud Switch with 2 SFP 1G & 2 SFP+ 10G Fiber...
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Page 5: Overview
NETGEAR Insight app. Using the NETGEAR Insight app, you can discover the switch on the network and add the switch to the NETGEAR Insight app so that you can set up the switch in the network and manage and monitor the switch remotely from your smartphone. You can choose from four methods to add the switch to the NETGEAR Insight app: You can scan your network for the switch, scan the QR code or the barcode of the switch, or add the serial number of the switch. -
Page 6: Features
Insight Managed 28-Port Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+) Smart Cloud Switch Note The switch is designed for management by the NETGEAR Insight app on a smartphone or tablet. Alternatively, you can manage the switch from the Insight Cloud portal that is available from a web browser on your Windows-based computer, Mac, or tablet. - Page 7 Per-port link and activity LED for SFP and SFP+ fiber ports • NETGEAR green power-saving features: Energy efficiency mode that fully conforms to the IEEE 802.3az standard Per-port automatic change to a lower power mode when the port link is down...
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Page 8: Safety Instructions And Warnings
Any device that is located outdoors and connected to this product must be properly grounded and surge protected. To the extent 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 Insight Managed 28-Port Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+) Smart Cloud Switch 115V, 60 Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as South Korea and Taiwan 100V, 50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100V, 60 Hz in western Japan 230V, 50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East •...
- Page 10 Hardware Overview This chapter describes the switch hardware features. The chapter includes the following sections: • Hardware Description • Switch Hardware Interfaces...
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Page 11: Hardware Description
The following sections describes the switch hardware features. Front Panel Model GC728X provides 24 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports, 2 dedicated Gigabit SFP fiber ports, and 2 dedicated 10G SFP+ fiber ports Model GC728XP provides 24 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 PoE+ ports, 2 dedicated Gigabit SFP fiber ports, and 2 dedicated 10G SFP+ fiber ports. -
Page 12: Status Leds
Table 1. Front panel components (Continued) Number Description Model GC728X. Twenty-four independent 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports, numbered 1 through 24. Each port provides one LED that functions as the combined speed and activity LED. Model GC728XP. Twenty-four independent 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 PoE+ ports, numbered 1 through 24. - Page 13 Insight Managed 28-Port Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+) Smart Cloud Switch Table 2. LEDs on the front panel of model GC728X (Continued) Description Link/ACT LED Off. No SFP module link is established. Link and activity for SFP fiber ports Solid green. A valid 1 Gbps link is established.
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Page 14: Back Panel
Insight Managed 28-Port Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+) Smart Cloud Switch Table 3. LEDs on the front panel of model GC728XP (Continued) Description Link/ACT LED Off. No SFP module link is established. Link and activity for SFP fiber ports Solid green. A valid 1 Gbps link is established. 25F and 26F Blinking green. -
Page 15: Sfp And Sfp+ Ports For Fiber Connectivity
(SFP) gigabit interface converters (GBICs, also referred to as transceiver modules). GBICs are sold separately from the switch. The switch supports the NETGEAR SFP and SFP+ transceiver modules that are listed in the following table. Table 4. Supported SFP and SFP+ transceiver modules... -
Page 16: Usb Port
The factory default settings function of the Reset button is available only after you use the NETGEAR Insight app to remove the switch from your network. - Page 17 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1 Gbps Ethernet and fiber routers, switches, and hubs and to support 10G high-speed devices and uplinks over fiber or copper. You can connect PoE and PoE+ devices (model GC728XP) and non-PoE devices (model GC728X and model GC728XP) directly to the switch. This chapter includes the following sections: •...
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Page 18: Aggregation And Backbone Switching
Insight Managed 28-Port Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+) Smart Cloud Switch Aggregation and Backbone Switching You can use model GC728X or model GC728XP as an aggregation or backbone switch in a network that gives users high-speed access to network devices and the Internet. -
Page 19: Poe Overview
24 PoE+ ports to be active simultaneously when the devices correctly report their PoE class to the switch. Using the advanced PoE controls in the NETGEAR Insight app and Insight Cloud portal, you can control how PoE power is allocated across active PoE+ ports by overriding the default or autodetected PoE power limits for individual PoE+ ports.You can also specify the exact PoE power limit per port from 3.0W to 30.0W. -
Page 20: Aggregation And Backbone Switching With Poe
Internet router or Internet modem. The switch can provide 10G Internet speeds only if your Internet connection supports 10G. Figure 5. Sample aggregation switching with PoE and PoE+ Letter Device Letter Device Switch model GC728X 10G-capable ReadyNAS Network router or firewall PoE+ WiFi access points Internet PoE cameras Switch model GC110... - Page 21 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 •...
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Page 22: Step 1: Prepare The Site
Insight Managed 28-Port Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+) Smart Cloud 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 5. Site requirements Characteristics Requirements Mounting... -
Page 23: Step 3: Unpack The Switch
Unpack the hardware from the boxes by carefully removing the hardware and placing it on a secure and clean surface. Remove all packing material. Verify that the package contains the following items: Switch model GC728X or GC728XP Power cord (localized to the country of sale) Rack-mounting brackets Rack-mounting screws... -
Page 24: Step 4: Install The Switch
Installation guide Four rubber footpads for tabletop installation If any item is missing or damaged, contact your local NETGEAR reseller for replacement. Step 4: Install the Switch You can install the switch in a standard 19-inch (48.26-centimeter) network equipment rack or on a flat surface. -
Page 25: Install The Switch On A Flat Surface
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 reseller 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 26: Step 6: Connect Devices To The Switch
Insight Managed 28-Port Gigabit Ethernet (PoE+) Smart Cloud 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 27: Step 9: Manage The Switch
Step 9: Manage the Switch Using the NETGEAR Insight app and Insight Cloud portal, you can discover the switch on the network and add the switch to the Insight app and Insight Cloud portal so that you can perform setup, remote management, and monitoring tasks from your smartphone, tablet, or computer. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the switch. The chapter includes the following sections: • Troubleshooting Chart • PoE Troubleshooting Suggestions • Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions... -
Page 29: Troubleshooting Chart
Make sure that the switch is connected to the Internet or is not yet discovered and Internet and that you discover and add the activated through the NETGEAR switch to your network by using the NETGEAR Insight app. Insight app. A combined speed and activity Port connection is not working. -
Page 30: Poe 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 netgear.com/support.
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