NETGEAR GS408EPP Hardware Installation Manual
8-port easy mount gigabit ethernet poe+ smart managed plus switch
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- Page 1 Hardware Installation Guide 8-Port Easy Mount Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS408EPP NETGEAR, Inc. January 2019 350 E. Plumeria Drive 202-11694-03 San Jose, CA 95134, USA...
- Page 2 Do not use this device outdoors. If you connect cables or devices that are outdoors to this device, see http://kb.netgear.com/000057103 for safety and warranty information. 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....................5 Features....................6 Safety instructions and warnings............7 Chapter 2 Hardware Overview Front panel..................11 Back panel and bottom panel............11 Status LEDs..................12 Switch hardware interfaces...............13 RJ-45 ports for 10/100/1000M BASE-T Ethernet connectivity..13 Factory Defaults button..............13 Chapter 3 PoE Applications PoE overview..................15 Connect PoE equipment for surveillance and security....16 Connect PoE equipment in a business environment.....17... -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction
The NETGEAR 8-Port Easy Mount Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Smart Managed Plus Switch Model GS408EPP 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. -
Page 5: Overview
After discovery, you can configure the switch using the local browser interface for advanced setup and configuration of features, or the NETGEAR ProSAFE Plus Utility for very basic setup. For more information, see the user manual, which you can download from netgear.com/support/download/. -
Page 6: Features
8-Port Easy Mount Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Smart Managed Plus Switch GS408EPP Features The switch supports the following key hardware features: • 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports that support PoE+ (802.3at). • Total PoE power budget of 124W for the switch. • 16 Gbps switching fabric (duplex mode, all ports line-rate). -
Page 7: Safety Instructions And Warnings
Any device that is located outdoors and connected to this product must be properly grounded and surge protected. Failure to follow these guidelines can result in damage to your NETGEAR product, which might not be covered by NETGEAR’s warranty, to the extent permissible by applicable law. - Page 8 • Depending on your device, use only a supplied power adapter or approved power cable: If your device uses a power adapter: If you were not provided with a power adapter, contact your local NETGEAR reseller. The power adapter must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the product electrical ratings label.
- Page 9 8-Port Easy Mount Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Smart Managed Plus Switch GS408EPP • To help prevent electric shock, plug the system and peripheral power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets. • If applicable to your device, the peripheral power cables are equipped with three-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding.
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Page 10: Chapter 2 Hardware Overview
Hardware Overview This chapter describes the switch hardware features. • Front panel • Back panel and bottom panel • Status LEDs • Switch hardware interfaces... -
Page 11: Front Panel
8-Port Easy Mount Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Smart Managed Plus Switch GS408EPP Front panel The switch provides eight 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 PoE+ ports. The following figure shows the front panel. Figure 1. Front panel From the left to the right, the front panel contains the following components: •... -
Page 12: Status Leds
8-Port Easy Mount Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Smart Managed Plus Switch GS408EPP Figure 3. Bottom panel Status LEDs This section describes the status LEDs on the front panel of the switch. Table 1. Front panel status LEDs Description Power LED Off. Power is not supplied to the switch. -
Page 13: Switch Hardware Interfaces
8-Port Easy Mount Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Smart Managed Plus Switch GS408EPP Switch hardware interfaces The following sections describe the hardware interfaces on the switch. RJ-45 ports for 10/100/1000M BASE-T Ethernet 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. -
Page 14: Chapter 3 Poe Applications
PoE Applications The switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring network connections. You can use the switch as your only network traffic–distribution device for PoE and non-PoE devices or with 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1 Gbps Ethernet hubs, routers, access points, and other switches. -
Page 15: Poe Overview
8-Port Easy Mount Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Smart Managed Plus Switch GS408EPP PoE overview The switch supports eight Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) ports. The switch can supply up to 30W PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) to each port up to its total maximum PoE power budget of 124W across all active PoE+ ports. -
Page 16: Connect Poe Equipment For Surveillance And Security
8-Port Easy Mount Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Smart Managed Plus Switch GS408EPP Connect PoE equipment for surveillance and security The following figure shows an example of how you can connect PoE and non-PoE equipment to the GS408EPP switch for surveillance and security purposes. -
Page 17: 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. Figure 5. GS408EPP switch PoE business use case... -
Page 18: Chapter 4 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 19: Step 1: Prepare The Site
8-Port Easy Mount Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Smart Managed Plus 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... -
Page 20: Step 2: Protect Against Electrostatic Discharge
8-Port Easy Mount Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Smart Managed Plus Switch GS408EPP Step 2: Protect against electrostatic discharge Warning: Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your switch. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of the electronic components. -
Page 21: Step 4: Install The Switch
Mount The package also contains the installation guide, which is not shown in the previous figure. 5. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your local NETGEAR reseller for replacement. Step 4: Install the switch You can install the switch on a flat surface, attach it to a wall, pole, or table leg, or install the switch in a standard 19-inch (48.26-centimeter) network equipment rack. -
Page 22: Attach The Switch To A Pole Or Table Leg
8-Port Easy Mount Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Smart Managed Plus Switch GS408EPP 6. Insert the mount’s locking tab and hook into the notches on the back or bottom of the switch. 7. Slide the switch into the mount. Attach the switch to a pole or table leg The switch comes with straps and a mount. -
Page 23: Install The Switch In A Rack
8-Port Easy Mount Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Smart Managed Plus Switch GS408EPP 3. Line up the back or bottom of the switch with the mount. 4. Insert the mount’s locking tab and hook into the notches on the back or bottom of the switch 5. -
Page 24: Step 5: Connect Devices To The Switch
8-Port Easy Mount Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Smart Managed Plus Switch GS408EPP 5. Tighten the screws with a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver to secure mounting brackets to the rack. Step 5: Connect devices to the switch The following procedure describes how to connect devices to the switch’s RJ-45 ports. -
Page 25: Step 6: Check The Installation
8-Port Easy Mount Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Smart Managed Plus Switch GS408EPP Step 6: Check the installation Before you apply power to the switch, perform the following steps. To check the installation: 1. Inspect the equipment thoroughly. 2. Verify that all cables are installed correctly. - Page 26 8-Port Easy Mount Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Smart Managed Plus Switch GS408EPP which results in the improvement of its overall performance as well as the performance of the network. After you power on the switch for the first time, you can configure the switch using the local browser interface for advanced setup and configuration of features, or the ProSAFE Plus Utility (which requires a Windows-based computer) for very basic setup.
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Page 27: Chapter 5 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 28: Troubleshooting Chart
8-Port Easy Mount Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Smart Managed Plus Switch GS408EPP Troubleshooting chart The following table lists symptoms, possible causes, and possible solutions for problems that might occur. Table 3. Troubleshooting chart Symptom Possible Cause Possible Solution The Power LED is off. -
Page 29: Poe Troubleshooting Suggestions
8-Port Easy Mount Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Smart Managed Plus Switch GS408EPP PoE troubleshooting suggestions Here are some tips for correcting PoE problems that might occur on the switch: • Make sure that the PoE Max LED is off. If the PoE Max LED is solid yellow, disconnect one or more PoE devices to prevent PoE oversubscription. - Page 30 8-Port Easy Mount Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Smart Managed Plus Switch GS408EPP one step at a time. Make sure that cable distances, repeater limits, and other physical aspects of the installation do not exceed the Ethernet limitations. • Switch integrity. If necessary, verify the integrity of the switch by resetting it. To reset the switch, disconnect the AC power cord from the switch and then reconnect the AC power cord.