Chapter 1: Introduction; Overview - NETGEAR ProSafe FSM7352PS Installation Manual

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a NETGEAR Model FSM7352PS ProSafe 48+4 Fast Ethernet L3
Managed Stackable Switch with Power over Ethernet (PoE)! Your NETGEAR Switch is a state-of-the-art,
high-performance, IEEE-compliant network solution designed for users who want ease of use along with
powerful management features you can use to eliminate bottlenecks, boost performance, and increase
productivity.
This Installation Guide will assist you in getting your switch up and running. For a detailed description of
the management features in this switch, refer to the User Manual, located on your Resource CD for Layer 3
Managed Switches that came with your switch.
This chapter serves as the introduction for using your NETGEAR FSM7352PS Switch and provides the
following information:

Overview

Switch Features
Package contents
Overview
Your NETGEAR Model FSM7352PS ProSafe 48+4 Fast Ethernet L3 Managed Stackable Switch with PoE
provides the benefit of management with a complete package of features for the observation, configuration,
and control of your network. With a web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI), the switch's many
capabilities can be viewed and used in a simple and intuitive manner. For those who prefer a more
traditional interface, there is Command Line Interface (CLI) available through the console port on the front
or a telnet connection via the network. The switch's management features include SNMP and RMON for
port and switch information, VLAN for traffic control, port trunking for increased bandwidth, and Class of
Service (CoS) for traffic prioritization. These features and more will allow you to better understand and
better control your network.
Your NETGEAR Model FSM7352PS ProSafe 48+4 Fast Ethernet L3 Managed Stackable Switch with PoE
also provides four fiber Gigabit Ethernet ports using miniGBIC fiber connector located on the front panel.
The Small Form-Factor (SFP) module ports will accept any standard SFP module. Using these Gigabit
ports, you can create high-speed connections to a server or network backbone. For example, you can
connect:
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Switches to each other with high-speed links
High-speed servers
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Fiber and copper Gigabit Ethernet networks
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Your NETGEAR Model FSM7352PS ProSafe 48+4 Fast Ethernet L3 Managed Stackable Switch with PoE
can be free-standing, or rack mounted in a wiring closet or equipment room. It is IEEE-compliant and
offers low latency for high-speed networking. It includes 48 10/100 ports and 4 auto-sensing 10/100/1000
ports. The ports are shielded RJ-45 ports that automatically negotiate to the highest speed. In addition, all
10/100/1000 Mbps ports operate in half- or full-duplex mode, increasing the maximum bandwidth of each
connection up to 20 Mbps or 200 Mbps or 2000Mbps, respectively when operating in full-duplex mode.
Using Auto Uplink™ technology, every RJ-45 port will automatically detect the proper MDI or MDI-X
configuration to make the connection, eliminating the need for crossover cables. The maximum segment
length is 328 feet (100 meters) over Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable.
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