This chapter describes the NETGEAR Smart Switch hardware features. Topics include:
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NETGEAR GS724TS Smart Switch front and back panel configuration
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NETGEAR GS748TS Smart Switch front and back panel configuration
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LED designations
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Device hardware interfaces
GS724TS Front and Back Panel Configuration
The NETGEAR GS724TS Smart Switch is a 24-Port 10/100/1000 + 4-Port SFP Combo port
switch, with each RJ45 ports capable of sensing the line speed and negotiating the operation
duplex mode with the link partner automatically.
Front and Back Panels
Figure 2-1
illustrates the NETGEAR GS724TS Smart Switch front panel:
Figure 2-1
The front panel contains the following:
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24 RJ-45 connectors for 10BASE-T, 100Base-T and 1000BASE-T.
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Four Gigabit Interface Converter (SFP) slots for SFP modules.
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Reset button to restart the device.
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Recessed default reset button to restore the device back to the factory defaults.
Physical Description
v1.0, November 2006
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