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ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch GS408E PP Hardware I nstalla t ion G ui de December 2016 202-11694-02 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
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® The NETGEAR ProSAFE 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Easy-Mount GS408EPP Web Managed Switch is specifically designed to “put your ports where you want them” to power your IP security cameras, WiFi access points, or VoIP phones with PoE+ (802.3at) up to 30W per port.
Any device that is located outdoors and connected to this product must be properly grounded and surge protected. To the extend permissible by applicable law, failure to follow these guidelines could result in damage to your NETGEAR product, which might not be covered by NETGEAR’s warranty. •...
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ProSAFE 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Easy-Mount Switch GS408EPP • To avoid damaging your system, be sure that the voltage selection switch (if provided) on the power supply is set to match the power at your location: 115V, 60 Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries...
Hardware Overview This chapter describes the switch hardware features. The chapter includes the following sections: • Hardware Description • Switch Hardware Interfaces...
ProSAFE 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Easy-Mount Switch GS408EPP Hardware Description This section describes the switch hardware features. Front Panel The switch provides eight 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 PoE ports. The following figure shows the front panel. Power and PoE LEDs Factory Defaults button...
ProSAFE 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Easy-Mount Switch GS408EPP The following figure shows the bottom panel with the mounting holes. Figure 3. Bottom panel LEDs The following table describes the LEDs on the front panel. Table 1. LEDs Designation Power • Solid green . The power module is present, is supplying power to the switch, and is functioning normally.
ProSAFE 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Easy-Mount Switch GS408EPP Switch Hardware Interfaces This section describes the hardware interfaces of the switch. RJ-45 Ports for 10/100/1000BASE-T Connectivity All RJ-45 copper ports support autosensing. When you insert a cable into an RJ-45 port, the switch automatically ascertains the maximum speed (10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps) and duplex mode (half-duplex or full-duplex) of the attached device.
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 Step 5: Check the Installation Step 6: Apply AC Power and Check the LEDs...
ProSAFE 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Easy-Mount Switch GS408EPP 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 2. Site requirements Characteristics Requirements Mounting •...
ProSAFE 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Easy-Mount Switch GS408EPP You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge (ESD): • When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, leave it in the antistatic package until you are ready to install it. Just before unwrapping the antistatic package, discharge static electricity from your body.
ProSAFE 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Easy-Mount Switch GS408EPP Step 4: Install the Switch You can install the switch on a wall or in a standard 19-inch (48.26-centimeter) network equipment rack. Wall-Mount the Switch The switch ships with a mount to which you can click-attach the back or bottom of the switch.
ProSAFE 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Easy-Mount Switch GS408EPP Attach the Switch to a Pole or Table Leg The switch ships with rubber belts and a mount. You can attach the belts to a pole or table leg, attach the mount to the belts, and click-attach the back or bottom of the switch to the mount.
ProSAFE 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Easy-Mount Switch GS408EPP Install the Switch in a Rack To install the switch in a rack, you need the 19-inch rack-mount kit (sold separately). To install the switch in a rack: Attach the supplied mounting brackets to the side of the switch.
ProSAFE 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Easy-Mount Switch GS408EPP Step 6: Apply AC Power and Check the LEDs The switch does not provide an on/off switch. The power cord connection controls the power. 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.
PoE Applications This chapter covers the following topics: • PoE Overview • Connect PoE Equipment for Surveillance and Security • Connect PoE Equipment in a Business Environment...
PoE+/PoE-powered device, it might not require the maximum power limit that is specified. Many devices require less, allowing all eight PoE ports to be active simultaneously, when the devices correctly report their PoE class to the switch. The GS408EPP switch includes eight PoE ports.
Connect PoE Equipment in a Business Environment The following figure shows an example of how you can connect VoIP phones to the PoE ports on the GS408EPP switch along with other PoE and non-PoE equipment in a business environment. VoIP phones...
Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the switch. The chapter includes the following sections: • Troubleshooting Chart • Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions...
ProSAFE 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Easy-Mount Switch GS408EPP Troubleshooting Chart The following table lists symptoms, causes, and solutions for possible problems. Table 3. Troubleshooting chart Symptom Cause Solution Power LED is off. No power is received. • Check the power cable connections at the switch and the power source.
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.
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