Connecting Equipment To The Switch; Rj-45 Ports; Gigabit Module Bay - NETGEAR ProSafe GSM7212 Hardware Installation Manual

Managed Layer 2 Switches GSM7212, GSM7224, and GSM7248 Hardware Installation Guide

Connecting Equipment to the Switch

You can connect devices, an SPF Gigabit Ethernet module, and a console to the
switch.

RJ-45 Ports

The switch uses Auto Uplink technology, which enables you to attach devices
using either straight-through or crossover cables. Use a Category 5 (Cat5)
unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable terminated with an RJ-45 connector.

Gigabit Module Bay

You can install an SFP Gigabit Ethernet module in the gigabit module bays. SFP
modules are sold separately.
Four ports on the switch can be used for either STP (RJ-45) or SFP (fiber) cable.
However, both port types cannot be used at the same time. The switch selects the
first connected interface. If both connectors are plugged, the SFP interface
operates normally and disables the copper interface.
The SFP bay accommodates a standard SFP module with an LC connector that is
compatible with the IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX standard.
To install an SFP module:
1. Insert the SFP module into the SFP module bay. Press firmly to ensure that the
module seats into the connector.
2. After the switch has been configured for management, use one of the
management interfaces (Web browser or console interface) to configure the
port with the SFP module.
3. To install additional Gigabit Ethernet modules, repeat step 1.
Hardware Installation
Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between the switch
and the attached device to 328 feet (100 meters).
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