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- Page 1 GS728TXS/GS752TXS Smart Switch Hardwa re Installation Guide 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 March 2013 202-11201-01 v1.1...
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Page 2: Revision History
Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
GS728TXS Description ........ - Page 4 GS728TXS Smart Switch ........33...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction
Gigabit connectivity to eliminate bottlenecks, boost performance, and increase productivity. There are either 24 (GS728TXS) or 48 (GS752TXS) twisted-pair ports on the front panel of the switch that support nonstop 10/100/1000 networks. The front panel also has 4 SFP+ ports that support 1000M and 10G optical modules or up to two stacking modules. -
Page 6: Overview
GS728TXS/GS752TXS Smart Switch Overview The NETGEAR GS728TXS/GS752TXS Smart Switch provides either 24 (GS728TXS) or 48 (GS752TXS) twisted-pair ports that support nonstop 10/100/1000M networks. The switch also has four built-in enhanced small form factor pluggable (SFP+) GBIC slots that support 1000M and 10G optical modules or up to two stacking modules. -
Page 7: Stacking
• Per port LEDs and power LED. • Internal open frame power supply. • Standard NETGEAR 7xx series chassis (1U high). • NETGEAR Green product series power-saving features: Automatic power consumption adjustment based on the RJ-45 cable length (GS752TXS only) Per port automatic power down when the port link is down. -
Page 8: Package Contents
CPU to control and manage the resources of the slave unit. A stack can contain a mix of up to six GS728TXS and GS752TXS switches. Package Contents The following figure shows the package contents of the smart switch. (The figure shows the GS752TXS Smart Switch;... - Page 9 Rubber footpads for tabletop installation • Rack-mounting kits • Power cord • Installation guide • Smart switch resource CD with NETGEAR Smart Control Center and user’s manual If any item is missing or damaged, contact the place of purchase immediately.
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Page 10: Chapter 2 Physical Description
Physical Description This chapter describes the GS728TXS/GS752TXS Smart Switch hardware features. Topics include: • GS728TXS Description • GS752TXS Description... -
Page 11: Gs728Txs Description
This section describes the smart switch hardware features. GS728TXS Front Panel and Back Panel Configuration The GS728TXS has 24 10/100/1000-Mbps copper ports and 4 dedicated 1000 Mbps/10 Gbps SFP+ fiber ports. Up to 2 fiber ports (port 27 and 28) at a time can be used as stacking ports. -
Page 12: Led Designations
GS728TXS/GS752TXS Smart Switch Power connector Kensington Lock™ slot Figure 3. GS728TXS back panel The back panel contains a power connector. LED Designations This section describes the LEDs on the smart switch. Port LEDs The following table describes the RJ-45 and dedicated SFP port LED designations. Each RJ-45 port has one LED. -
Page 13: Device Hardware Interfaces
GS728TXS/GS752TXS Smart Switch System LEDs The following table describes the system LED designations. Table 2. System LEDs Designation Power • Solid green . The device is powered on; runtime code is operating. • Solid yellow . The device is booting up. -
Page 14: Gs752Txs Description
1000 Mbps/10 Gbps SFP+ fiber ports. Up to 2 fiber ports (port 51 and 52) at a time can be used as stacking ports. Each port is capable of sensing the line speed and negotiating the duplex mode with the link partner automatically. The following figure illustrates the front panel of the NETGEAR GS752TXS Smart Switch. -
Page 15: Led Designations
GS728TXS/GS752TXS Smart Switch Power, Fan, and Stack Master LEDs 1000M/10G Link/Speed/ACT LEDs SFP ports Stack ID LED Link/Act Mode Power Green=Link at 1G Yellow=Link at 10/ 100M Stack Master Reset Factory Green=10G Link Yellow=1G Defaults Blink=ACT Factory 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports... -
Page 16: Device Hardware Interfaces
GS728TXS/GS752TXS Smart Switch Port LEDs The following table describes the RJ-45 and dedicated SFP port LED designations. Each RJ-45 port has one LED. Each SFP port has its own LED. Table 3. Port LEDs Designation Link/Speed/ACT LED mode for •... -
Page 17: Factory Defaults Button
GS728TXS/GS752TXS Smart Switch RJ-45 Ports RJ-45 ports are AutoSensing ports. When you insert a cable into an RJ-45 port, the switch automatically ascertains the maximum speed (10, 100, or 1000 Mbps) and duplex mode (half-duplex or full-duplex) of the attached device. All ports support only an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable terminated with an 8-pin RJ-45 plug. -
Page 18: Chapter 3 Applications
Applications Your GS728TXS/GS752TXS Smart Switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring your network connections. It can be used as your only network traffic-distribution device or with 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 1000 Mbps, and 10-Gbps hubs and switches. Topics include: •... -
Page 19: Desktop Switching
You can use the smart switch as a backbone switch in a small network that gives users high-speed access to servers and other network devices. (The figure shows the GS752TXS Smart Switch; however, the GS728TXS Smart Switch can also be used for backbone switching.) - Page 20 GS728TXS/GS752TXS Smart Switch GS728TXS/GS752TXS Power Link/Act Mode Green=Link at 1G Yellow=Link at 10/ Stack 100M Master Reset Factory Green=10G Link Yellow=1G Defaults Blink=ACT Model FS728TP Model GS108T Figure 7. Backbone switching...
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Page 21: Chapter 4 Installation
Installation This chapter describes the installation procedures for your GS728TXS/GS752TXS Smart Switch. Switch installation involves the steps described in the following sections: Step 1: Prepare the Site Step 2: Install the Switch Step 3: Check the Installation Step 4: Connect Devices to the Switch... -
Page 22: Step 1: Prepare The Site
GS728TXS/GS752TXS Smart Switch Step 1: Prepare the Site Before you install the switch, ensure that the operating environment meets the site requirements in the following table. Table 5. Site requirements Characteristics Requirements Mounting • Desktop installations. Provide a flat table or shelf surface. -
Page 23: Install The Switch In A Rack
The following procedure describes how to connect computers to the switch’s RJ-45 ports. The smart switch contains Auto Uplink technology, which allows the attaching of devices using either straight-through or crossover cables. (The figure shows the GS752TXS Smart Switch; however, the GS728TXS Smart Switch is connected in the same manner.) -
Page 24: Step 5: Install An Sfp Transceiver Module
The following procedure describes how to install an optional SFP (or SFP+) transceiver module into one of the SFP ports of the switch. Note: Contact your NETGEAR sales office to buy these modules. If you do not want to install an SFP module, skip this procedure. To install an SFP transceiver: ... -
Page 25: Step 6: Install Device As Standalone Or Stack Master
Stack ID LED remains lit in both modes. The device supports two stacking topologies: ring topology or chain topology. (The figure shows the GS752TXS Smart Switch; however, the GS728TXS Smart Switch is connected in the same manner.) Figure 10. Stacking topologies... -
Page 26: Step 7: Apply Ac Power
GS728TXS/GS752TXS Smart Switch The device is Plug and Play in terms of stacking configuration. Before powering up the device, connect the devices into the required stacking topology. Then power up the devices. By default, the switch is configured to allow the master and slave designations to be determined through automatic discovery. - Page 27 GS728TXS/GS752TXS Smart Switch Note: The switch is configured with a default IP address of 192.168.0.239 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
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Page 28: Appendix A Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This appendix provides information about troubleshooting the NETGEAR smart switch. Topics include the following: • Troubleshooting Chart • Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions... -
Page 29: Troubleshooting Chart
GS728TXS/GS752TXS Smart Switch Troubleshooting Chart The following table lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems. Table 6. Troubleshooting chart Symptom Cause Solution Power LED is off. No power is received. Check the power cord connections and the connected device. Ensure that all cables used are correct and comply with Ethernet specifications. -
Page 30: Network Adapter Cards
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, refer to the support information card included with your product. -
Page 31: Appendix B Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications This appendix lists the specifications for the NETGEAR smart switch. Topics include the following: • Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility • Management • Interface • LEDs • Performance Specifications • Power Supply • Physical Specifications • Environmental Specifications •... -
Page 32: Network Protocol And Standards Compatibility
GS728TXS/GS752TXS Smart Switch Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility • IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T • IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX • IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T • IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-X • IEEE 802.3 Clause 49 (10GBASE-LR and 10GBASE-SR) • IEEE802.3aq (10GBASE-LRM) • IEEE802.3ae (10GBASE Ethernet) •... -
Page 33: Interface
Performance Specifications • Forwarding modes: Store-and-forward • Stacking up to 6 switches, which is 156 ports (GS728TXS Smart Switch) or 300 ports (GS752TXS Smart Switch) per stack • Address database size: 16K Media Access Control (MAC) addresses per system •... -
Page 34: Physical Specifications
Dimensions (H x W x D): 43 mm x 440 mm x 257 mm (1.7 in. x 17.3 in. x10.1 in.) • Weight: GS728TXS Smart Switch: 3.55 kg (7.83 lbs) GS752TXS Smart Switch: 4.50 kg (9.92 lbs) Environmental Specifications •... -
Page 35: Appendix C Notification Of Compliance
Notification of Compliance N ETGE A R Wire d P ro d uct s Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority. - Page 36 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 GS728TXS/GS752TXS Smart Switch complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
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