Sfp Module Bay; Figure 2-3. Warning! Creating Redundant Paths Between Network Devices - NETGEAR ProSafe FSM7328S Operating Instructions Manual

establish a link with non-stacking interfaces no traffic will pass across the interface. These interfaces
are available to quickly and easily build a stack of switches by simply connecting two or more
FSM7300 switches together with either Category 5 copper Ethernet cables or with SFP-based fiber
connections.
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After ascertaining this information, the switch automatically configures the RJ-45 port to enable
communications with the attached device, without requiring user intervention. In this way, the
Auto Uplink technology eliminates the need for setting uplink connections or being concerned
about whether to use crossover or straight-through cables when attaching devices.

SFP module bay

The last four ports (25,26,27,28) on FSM7328S can be used for either STP (RJ45) or SFP (fiber) type
cable. However, both port types cannot be used at the same time. The switch will detect the port in use
automatically simply by the first connected interface. If both connectors are plugged the SFP interface will
operate normally while the copper interface will be disabled.The SFP bay accommodates a standard SFP
module which has an SC connector that is compatible with the IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX standard.

Figure 2-3. Warning! Creating Redundant Paths between Network Devices

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