NETGEAR GS716TNA Installation Manual
NETGEAR GS716TNA Installation Manual

NETGEAR GS716TNA Installation Manual

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350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
August 2012
202-10510-03
v2.0
GS716T/GS724T
H a rdwa re In stallation G u id e

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  • Page 1 GS716T/GS724T H a rdwa re In stallation G u id e 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 August 2012 202-10510-03 v2.0...
  • Page 2: Technical Support

    © NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register your product, get the latest product updates, get support online, or for more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ........... 6 Features .
  • Page 4 GS716T/GS724T Gigabit Smart Switch Auto-Negotiation......... . . 27 Appendix B Technical Specifications Appendix C Notification of Compliance Index...
  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of the NETGEAR Smart Switch. 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.
  • Page 6: Overview

    GS716T/GS724T Gigabit Smart Switch Overview This Installation Guide is for the following NETGEAR Smart Switches: • GS716T – This product offers support for 16 ports of 10/100/1000 Mbps and two Form-factor slots, which support 1000 (1000BASE-SX/LX)/100 Mbps Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP).
  • Page 7: Features

    GS716T/GS724T Gigabit Smart Switch Features The following list identifies the key features of the NETGEAR Smart Switch. • 16/24 RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps auto sensing Giga switching ports. • 2 Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) GBIC slots which function as combo ports. Combo ports are single ports with two physical connections, SFP fiber and RJ-45 copper.
  • Page 8: Package Contents

    GS716T/GS724T Gigabit Smart Switch Package Contents Figure 1 shows the package contents of the NETGEAR GS716T and GS724T Series Smart Switch. ® MODEL ProSafe 24 Port Gigabit Smart Switch GS724T LINK/ACT Green (1000M) Yellow (100M) Auto ™ LINK/ACT Link/ Link/...
  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Physical Description

    Physical Description This chapter describes the NETGEAR Smart Switch hardware features. Topics include: • GS716T Front and Back Panel Configuration GS724T Front and Back Panel Configuration • • LED Designations • Device Hardware Interfaces...
  • Page 10: Gs716T Front And Back Panel Configuration

    The GS716T is a 24-port 10/100/1000 Mbps + 2 SFP Combo ports Smart Switch. Every RJ-45 port is capable of sensing the line speed and negotiating the operation duplex mode with the link partner automatically Figure 2 illustrates the NETGEAR GS716T Smart Switch front panel: System LEDs ® MODEL...
  • Page 11: Gs724T Front And Back Panel Configuration

    The GS724T is a 24-port 10/100/1000 Mbps Smart Switch + 2 SFP Combo ports switch. Every RJ-45 port is capable of sensing the line speed and negotiating the operation duplex mode with the link partner automatically Figure 4 illustrates the NETGEAR GS724T Smart Switch front panel: System LEDs ® MODEL...
  • Page 12: Led Designations

    GS716T/GS724T Gigabit Smart Switch LED Designations Port LEDs The following table describes the port LED designations. Table 1. Port LEDs Port Designation 16/24-10/100/1000 Mbps LINK/ACT • Solid Green - A valid 1000 Mbps link is Ports - 3 LEDs per port established on the port.
  • Page 13: System Leds

    GS716T/GS724T Gigabit Smart Switch System LEDs The following table describes the system LED designations. Table 2. System LEDs Designation Power LED • Solid Green - Power is supplied to the switch and the switch is operating normally. • Off - Power is disconnected.
  • Page 14: Device Hardware Interfaces

    The GBIC module bays accommodate standard SFP GBIC modules, such as the AGM731F, AGM732F, or AGM733 from NETGEAR, allowing fiber connections on the network. The module bay is a combo port, sharing a connection with an RJ-45 port. Being a combo port, only one type of connection can be active at any given time.
  • Page 15: Chapter 3 Applications

    Applications Your NETGEAR Smart Switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring your network connections. It can be used as a stand-alone device or with 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps hubs and switches.
  • Page 16: Desktop Switching

    GS716T/GS724T Gigabit Smart Switch Desktop Switching The NETGEAR Smart Switch can be used as a desktop switch to build a small network that enables users to have 1000 Mbps access to a file server. With full-duplex enabled, the switch port connected to the server or computer can provide 2000 Mbps throughput.
  • Page 17: Chapter 4 Installation

    Installation This chapter describes the installation procedures for your NETGEAR Smart Switch. Switch installation involves the following steps: Step 1: Prepare the Site Step 2: Install the Switch Step 3: Check the Installation Step 4: Connect Devices to the Switch...
  • Page 18: Step 1: Prepare The Site

    GS716T/GS724T Gigabit Smart Switch Step 1: Prepare the Site Before you install the switch, ensure the operating environment meets the operating environment requirements in the following table. Table 3. Site Requirements Characteristics Requirements Mounting • Desktop installations - Provide a flat table or shelf surface. •...
  • Page 19: Step 2: Install The Switch

    GS716T/GS724T Gigabit Smart Switch Step 2: Install the Switch The NETGEAR Smart Switch can be installed on a flat surface or in a standard 19-inch rack. Install the Switch on a Flat Surface The switch ships with four self-adhesive rubber footpads. Stick one rubber footpad on each of the four concave spaces on the bottom of the switch.
  • Page 20: Step 3: Check The Installation

    GS716T/GS724T Gigabit Smart Switch Step 3: Check the Installation Before applying power perform the following: • Inspect the equipment thoroughly. • Verify that all cables are installed correctly. • Check cable routing to make sure cables are not damaged or creating a safety hazard. •...
  • Page 21: Step 4: Connect Devices To The Switch

    Step 4: Connect Devices to the Switch The following procedure describes how to connect computers to the switch’s RJ-45 ports. The NETGEAR Smart Switch contains Auto Uplink™ technology, which allows the attaching of devices using either straight-through or crossover cables.
  • Page 22: Step 5: Install An Sfp Gbic Module

    GS716T/GS724T Gigabit Smart Switch Step 5: Install an SFP GBIC Module The following procedure describes how to install an SFP Gigabit Ethernet module in the switch’s Gigabit module bay. Standard SFP GBIC modules are sold separately from the Smart Switch. If an SFP GBIC module is not being installed at this time, skip this procedure. To install an SFP GBIC module: Insert the SFP module into the SFP module bay.
  • Page 23: Step 6: Apply Ac Power

    GS716T/GS724T Gigabit Smart Switch Step 6: Apply AC Power NETGEAR Smart Switch does not have an ON/OFF switch. The method of applying or removing AC power is by connecting or disconnecting the power cord. Before connecting the power cord, select an AC outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch, which can turn off power to the switch.
  • Page 24: Center Utility

    Step 7: Manage the Switch using a Web Browser or the Smart Control Center Utility The NETGEAR Smart Switch contains software for viewing, changing, and monitoring the way it works. This management software is not required for the switch to work. The ports can be used without using the management software.
  • Page 25: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the NETGEAR Smart Switch. Topics include the following: • Troubleshooting Chart Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions •...
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting Chart

    GS716T/GS724T Gigabit Smart Switch Troubleshooting Chart The following table lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems. Table 4. Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Cause Solution Power LED is off. No power is received. Check the power cord connections for the switch at the switch and the connected device.
  • Page 27: Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions

    AC power from the switch and then reapply AC power. If the problem continues, contact NETGEAR technical support. In North America, call 1-888-NETGEAR. If you are outside of North America, please refer to the support information card included with your product.
  • Page 28 Technical Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX,FX IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-X IEEE 802.3x flow control Management Windows 2000 + XP, Vista; Microsoft Explorer 6.0 or higher IEEE 802.1Q VLAN IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802.1W Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802.1AB...
  • Page 29 GS716T/GS724T Gigabit Smart Switch Static L2 Multicast Filtering Voice VLAN Protected Ports DHCP Filtering Cable Test Syslog (RFC 3164) Persistent log supported Port Locking Denial of Service Protection (control plane) Denial of Service Protection (data plane) TACACS+ RADIUS EAPOL Forwarding BPDU Flooding Auto VoIP Auto Video...
  • Page 30: Performance Specifications

    GS716T/GS724T Gigabit Smart Switch MAC, IPv4 and IPv6 ACL Dual Image Support SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) 2 servers. Disabled by default. Interface 16/24 RJ-45 connectors for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T (Auto Uplink™ on all ports). 2 Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP) slots for SFP module. LEDs Per port (Gigabit): Link/Activity, Speed Per device: Power...
  • Page 31 GS716T/GS724T Gigabit Smart Switch Electromagnetic Emissions CE mark, commercial FCC Part 15 Class A VCCI Class A C-Tick Electromagnetic Immunity EN 55022 (CISPR 22), Class A Safety CE mark, commercial UL listed (UL 1950)/cUL IEC950/EN60950 CB and CCC Modules AGM731F 1000BASE-SX SFP GBIC for multimode fiber AGM732F 1000BASE-LX SFP GBIC for single mode fiber AGM733 1000BASE-LZ GBIC for long haul single mode fiber...
  • Page 32 This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. FCC Declaration Of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the GS716T/GS724T Gigabit Smart Switch complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
  • Page 33: European Union

    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate the equipment. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations...
  • Page 34 Index Numerics 1000BASE-LX Default IP Address 1000BASE-SX Default Reset Button 1000BASE-T Device Hardware Interfaces 1000BASE-X Duplex Mode 100-240VAC/50-60 100BASE-TX 10BASE-T Example of Desktop Switching 8-pin Factory Default Button Factory Defaults AC Power Fiber Connectivity AGM731F Flat Surface AGM732F Full-duplex AGM733 Applying AC Power Attaching Switch to a Rack Auto Sensing...
  • Page 35 GS716T/GS724T Gigabit Smart Switch Straight-through Support Information Card LED Designations System LEDs LINK/ACT LED Low Latency technical support Temperature trademarks Media Access Control Traffic Control Mounting Holes Troubleshooting Chart Nylon Washers User Intervention User’s Manual ON/OFF switch Operating Conditions Operating Environment Ventilation Operating humidity VLAN...

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