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Page 1: Hardware Installation Guide
Fully Managed Stackable Switch Hardware Installation Guide M4300-96X April 2018 202-11815-02 350 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, 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
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview........................6 Features.........................6 Stacking Concepts....................8 Safety Instructions and Warnings................9 Chapter 2 Hardware Overview Hardware Descriptions..................12 Front Panel......................12 Back Panel......................13 System LEDs....................14 Port Numbering....................15 Switch Hardware Interfaces.................18 Port Cards and Port LEDs................18 Cables and Speed...................19 Multi-Gigabit RJ-45 Ports................19 10GBASE-X and 1000BASE-X Transceiver Modules and Cables for SFP+ Ports........................20 40GBASE-X Transceiver Modules and Cables for QSFP+ Ports....21... - Page 4 Fully Managed Stackable Switch M4300-96X Step 9: Apply AC Power and Check the LEDs.............33 Optional Step 10: Connect a Console to the Switch..........33 Chapter 4 Maintenance and Troubleshooting Replace a Power Supply Unit................36 Troubleshooting Chart..................37 PoE Troubleshooting Suggestions...............38 Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions..............38...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction
(PoE+) port cards, SFP+ port cards for 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps fiber connections, and QSFP+ port cards for 40G fiber connections. The switch is also stackable. In this guide, the Fully Managed Switch Model M4300-96X is referred to as the switch. This hardware installation guide complements the installation guide that came with the switch. -
Page 6: Overview
Fully Managed Stackable Switch M4300-96X Overview The switch provides a full-width chassis with 12 slots for port cards and two small form-factor, modular power supply unit (PSU) bays. Each slot can support a 10G port card with 8 ports for a total of 96 ports on the switch, with each port supporting 10G. - Page 7 Fully Managed Stackable Switch M4300-96X APM408F. Provides eight 1G/10GBASE-X SFP+ ports in which you can install 1G and 10G GBICs or DACs. APM402XL. Provides two 40GBASE-X QSFP+ ports in which you can install QSFP+ modules, break-out cables, or DACs. •...
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Page 8: Stacking Concepts
Fully Managed Stackable Switch M4300-96X • NETGEAR green power-saving features, including energy efficiency mode that fully conforms to the IEEE802.3az standard. • Support for an APS1200W PSU to provide a larger power PoE budget. Stacking Concepts A single switch can control and manage a stack. This switch is referred to as the stack master, or simply, the master. -
Page 9: 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 10 Fully Managed Stackable Switch M4300-96X 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 •...
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Page 11: Chapter 2 Hardware Overview
Hardware Overview This chapter describes the switch hardware features. The chapter includes the following sections: • Hardware Descriptions • Switch Hardware Interfaces • Power Supply Units • PoE Power Budgets... -
Page 12: Hardware Descriptions
Fully Managed Stackable Switch M4300-96X Hardware Descriptions This section describes the front panel and back panel components and the system LEDs. Front Panel The front panel of the switch provides the system LEDs and 12 slots in which you can install port cards. -
Page 13: Back Panel
Fully Managed Stackable Switch M4300-96X Table 1. Front panel and system LEDs Number Description Stack ID LED For information about the system LEDs, see System LEDs on page 14. Power 1 LED for the PSU 1 bay on the back panel... -
Page 14: System Leds
Fully Managed Stackable Switch M4300-96X Table 2. Back panel components (Continued) Number Description Bay 1 (PSU 1) for a modular PSU (see Power Supply Units on page 22) Fixed fans for front-to-back air flow Switch label Bay 2 (PSU 2) for a second modular PSU (see... -
Page 15: Port Numbering
Fully Managed Stackable Switch M4300-96X Table 3. System LEDs (Continued) Description Back panel LEDs OOB Ethernet port Left side speed LED: Solid green. The link speed is 1000 Mbps. Solid yellow. The link speed is 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. - Page 16 Fully Managed Stackable Switch M4300-96X The following figure shows the port numbering in port cards that are installed in slots 1 and 7 of a switch with unit number 1. The numbering of the ports on the APM402XL port card is different from the other port cards. You can use a 40G port either with a break-out cable, in which case the single 40G port can support up to four individual 10G ports, or with a connection to another single 40G port.
- Page 17 Fully Managed Stackable Switch M4300-96X Table 5. Port numbering for the 40G ports on the APM402XL port card Slot Slot Port Port Port Interface Convention Number Location Numbers Numbers for 10G for 40G Upper 1, 2, 3, 4 For 10G: 1/1/1, 1/1/2, 1/1/3, and 1/1/4. For 40G: 1/1/9.
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Page 18: Switch Hardware Interfaces
Fully Managed Stackable Switch M4300-96X Switch Hardware Interfaces This section describes the hardware interfaces of the switch. Port Cards and Port LEDs The switch supports the following hot-swappable ports cards, which you can install in the switch slots on the front panel: •... -
Page 19: Cables And Speed
Blinking green. 40 Gbps traffic is being processed. Off. No link is established. For more information about the port cards, see the NETGEAR Fully Managed Switch Port Cards Installation Guide, which you can download by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com. Cables and Speed The following table describes the network cables that you can use for the switch copper connections and the speeds that these cables can support, up to 100 meters (328 feet). -
Page 20: 10Gbase-X And 1000Base-X Transceiver Modules And Cables For Sfp+ Ports
10G and 1G SFP+ transceiver modules (gigabit interface converters, or GBICs) and direct attach cables (DACs), which are sold separately from the port cards. The port cards supports the following NETGEAR SFP and SFP+ transceiver modules and cables: •... -
Page 21: 40Gbase-X Transceiver Modules And Cables For Qsfp+ Ports
GBICs), break-out cables, and direct attach cables (DACs), which are sold separately from the port cards. At this time, NETGEAR does not offer any QSFP+ transceiver modules or cables. However, you can obtain any third-party, IEEE-compliant, 40GBASE-X transceiver module or cable for use with the switch. -
Page 22: Mini Usb Console Port
The PSUs provide one AC OK LED. During normal operation, this LED lights green to indicate that the PSU is receiving power. For more information about the PSUs, see the NETGEAR Power Supplies Units for Managed Switches Installation Guide, which you can download by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com. -
Page 23: Poe Power Budgets
Fully Managed Stackable Switch M4300-96X PoE Power Budgets The PoE power budget depends on the installed PSU or PSUs. The following table describes the possible PoE power budgets. To calculate the PoE power budget, subtract from the available power 100W for the switch system and 38W for each installed port card. -
Page 24: 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 25: Step 1: Prepare The Site
Fully Managed Stackable Switch M4300-96X Step 1: Prepare the Site We recommend that you install the switch at a location where access is restricted to qualified service personnel only. Before you install the switch, make sure that the operating environment meets the site requirements that are listed in the following table. -
Page 26: Step 3: Unpack The Switch
Fully Managed Stackable Switch M4300-96X 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. -
Page 27: Step 4: Install The Switch
Fully Managed Stackable Switch M4300-96X Verify that the package contains the following items: Switch model M4300-96X (The previous figure shows the chassis without port cards and blank covers.) USB console cable with one mini B connector and one type A connector... -
Page 28: Install The Switch In A Rack Using The Rear Rack-Mounting Brackets With Rails
Fully Managed Stackable Switch M4300-96X Figure 5. Installing the switch in a rack using the front rack-mounting brackets Install the Switch in a Rack Using the Rear Rack-Mounting Brackets With Rails The switch package includes rear rack-mounting brackets with rails and screws for installation in a 19-inch rack. -
Page 29: Install The Switch On A Flat Surface
Fully Managed Stackable Switch M4300-96X Figure 6. Installing the switch in a rack using the rear rack-mounting brackets with rails Install the Switch on a Flat Surface The switch ships with four self-adhesive rubber footpads. The rubber footpads cushion the switch against shock and vibrations. -
Page 30: Step 6: Install Sfp Or Qsfp Transceiver Modules
Fully Managed Stackable Switch M4300-96X To connect a PoE or non-PoE device to an RJ-45 port on an APM408C or APM408P port card: Connect the device to an RJ-45 port on a port card. Verify that all cables are installed correctly. -
Page 31: Install Qsfp Transceiver Modules
Fully Managed Stackable Switch M4300-96X Install QSFP Transceiver Modules Note If you do not use APM402XL port cards, you can skip this step. This procedure describes how to install a QSFP transceiver module into a QSFP+ port on an APM402XL port card. -
Page 32: Step 8: Check The Installation Before You Apply Power
Fully Managed Stackable Switch M4300-96X If the switch came with a PSU installed, it is installed in the PSU bay on the left, which is marked PSU 1. You can install a second PSU in the power supply bay on the right, which is marked PSU 2. The switch can continue to operate while you install a second PSU. -
Page 33: Step 9: Apply Ac Power And Check The Leds
Fully Managed Stackable Switch M4300-96X Step 9: 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. - Page 34 After you connect a console to the switch, you can configure the switch. For information about configuring the switch, see the command-line interface (CLI) manual, which you can download by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com. For information about configuring the switch through its local browser interface, see the user manual, which you can also download by visiting downloadcenter.netgear.com. Installation...
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Page 35: Chapter 4 Maintenance And Troubleshooting
Maintenance and Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about maintaining and troubleshooting the switch. The chapter includes the following sections: • Replace a Power Supply Unit • Troubleshooting Chart • PoE Troubleshooting Suggestions • Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions... -
Page 36: Replace A Power Supply Unit
Fully Managed Stackable Switch M4300-96X Replace a Power Supply Unit You can replace a power supply unit (PSU). If the switch is operating with two PSUs, you can replace one PSU while the other PSU enables the switch to remain powered on and functioning. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting Chart
Fully Managed Stackable Switch M4300-96X Troubleshooting Chart The following table lists symptoms, possible causes, and possible solutions for problems that might occur. Table 10. Troubleshooting chart Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution A Power LED is off. Power is not supplied to the Check the power cable connections at the switch switch. -
Page 38: 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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