Introduction; Overview - NETGEAR GS724AT - ProSafe Gigabit Smart Switch Hardware Installation Manual

The NETGEAR Smart Switch is a state-of-the-art, high-performance, IEEE-compliant network
solution designed for users who require a large number of ports and want the power of Gigabit
connectivity to eliminate bottlenecks, boost performance, and increase productivity. To simplify
installation, the switch is shipped ready for use out of the box.
This chapter serves as an introduction to the GS700AT Smart Switch and provides the following
information:
•

"Overview"

• "Switch Features"
• "Package Contents"
Overview
This Installation Guide is for the GS724AT. This product offers support for 24 ports of 10/100/
1000M and four form-factor slots which support 1000 (1000Base-SX/LX)/100M SFP.
You can make high-speed connections using the Gigabit ports. For example:
• Connecting to a network backbone
• Linking to high-speed servers
• Providing 10/100/1000 copper and fiber connectivity
The GS700AT Smart Switch also provides the benefit of administrative management with a
complete package of features for the observation, configuration, and control of the network. With a
Web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI), you can view the switch's many features and use them
in a simple and intuitive manner. The switch's management features include configuration for port
and switch information, VLAN for traffic control, port trunking for increased bandwidth, and
Class of Service (CoS) for traffic prioritization. These features provide better understanding and
control of the network. Initial discovery of the switch on the network requires the SmartWizard
Discovery program, a utility that runs on a PC.
v1.0, January 2008
Chapter 1

Introduction

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