NETGEAR GS408EPP Manual

Hardware Installation Guide
8-Port Easy Mount Gigabit Ethernet PoE+
Smart Managed Plus Switch
Model GS408EPP
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria DriveJanuary 2019 San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-11694-03

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https://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
Do not use this device outdoors. If you connect cables or devices that are outdoors to
this device, see http://kb.netgear.com/000057103 for safety and warranty information.
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Revision History
CommentsPublish DatePublication Part
Number
•Updated the product name and published the manual in a new format.
•Removed information about the resource CD.
•Added Overview on page 5.
•Changed Safety instructions and warnings on page 7.
•Changed Status LEDs on page 12.
•Changed Step 1: Prepare the site on page 19.
•Changed Step 3: Unpack the switch on page 20.
•Added Step 5: Connect devices to the switch on page 24.
•Added Step 8: Manage the switch on page 25.
•Added PoE troubleshooting suggestions on page 29.
•Made multiple other minor changes.
January 2019202-11694-03
Updated the table in Step 1: Prepare the site on page 19.December 2016202-11694-02
First publication.October 2016202-11694-01
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8-Port Easy Mount Gigabit Ethernet PoE+

Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview................................................................................................5
Features.................................................................................................6
Safety instructions and warnings........................................................7
Chapter 2 Hardware Overview
Front panel..........................................................................................11
Back panel and bottom panel...........................................................11
Status LEDs..........................................................................................12
Switch hardware interfaces...............................................................13
RJ-45 ports for 10/100/1000M BASE-T Ethernet connectivity..13
Factory Defaults button.................................................................13
Chapter 3 PoE Applications
PoE overview.......................................................................................15
Connect PoE equipment for surveillance and security..................16
Connect PoE equipment in a business environment.....................17
Chapter 4 Installation
Step 1: Prepare the site......................................................................19
Step 2: Protect against electrostatic discharge..............................20
Step 3: Unpack the switch.................................................................20
Step 4: Install the switch....................................................................21
Mount the switch to a wall............................................................21
Attach the switch to a pole or table leg......................................22
Install the switch in a rack..............................................................23
Step 5: Connect devices to the switch.............................................24
Step 6: Check the installation...........................................................25
Step 7: Apply power and check the LEDs.......................................25
Step 8: Manage the switch................................................................25
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting chart.......................................................................28
PoE troubleshooting suggestions....................................................29
Additional troubleshooting suggestions.........................................29
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Introduction
The NETGEAR 8-Port Easy Mount Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Smart Managed Plus Switch
Model GS408EPP is specifically designed to “put your ports where you want them” to
power your IP security cameras, WiFi access points, or VoIP phones with PoE+ (802.3at)
up to 30W per port.
This switch provides eight Gigabit ports in a unique form factor that can be wall mounted,
pole mounted, under table, ceiling air-duct, desktop, or 1U rack mounted with two units
per 1U slot with one facing forward and one facing the rear (all connections are on the
front of the switch).
This hardware installation guide complements the installation guide that came with your
switch.
This chapter serves as an introduction to the switch and includes the following sections:
• Overview
• Features
• Safety instructions and warnings
Note: For more information about the topics that are covered in this manual, visit the
support website at netgear.com/support/.
Note: For technical specifications, see the data sheet at
netgear.com/business/products/switches/web-managed/. For switch documentation,
visit netgear.com/support/download/.
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Overview
The switch provides eight 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 copper ports that support nonstop
10/100/1000M Layer 2 networks. All RJ-45 ports support PoE+ with a total PoE power
budget of 124W for the switch.
For information about PoE application samples, see PoE Applications on page 14.
The switch provides administrative management options that let you configure, monitor,
and control the network. Using the local browser–based management interface, in this
guide referred to as the local browser interface, you can configure the switch and the
network, including the ports, the management VLAN, VLANs for traffic control, link
aggregation for increased bandwidth, Quality of Service (QoS) for prioritizing traffic,
and network security.
For initial discovery of the switch on the network, use one of the following methods, all
of which are described in detail in the user manual:
•NETGEAR Insight mobile app
•NETGEAR Switch Discovery Tool
•NETGEAR ProSAFE Plus Utility
You can also get the IP address of the switch from the DHCP server in the network or
use an IP scanner utility.
After discovery, you can configure the switch using the local browser interface for
advanced setup and configuration of features, or the NETGEAR ProSAFE Plus Utility for
very basic setup. For more information, see the user manual, which you can download
from netgear.com/support/download/.
The switch is IEEE compliant and offers low latency. All ports can automatically negotiate
to the highest speed, which makes the switch very suitable for a mixed environment
with Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet.
Use Category 5e (Cat 5e) or higher-rated Ethernet cables terminated with RJ-45
connectors to make Gigabit connections.
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Features
The switch supports the following key hardware features:
•8 Gigabit Ethernet ports that support PoE+ (802.3at).
•Total PoE power budget of 124W for the switch.
•16 Gbps switching fabric (duplex mode, all ports line-rate).
•Industry-unique chassis for desktop operation, wall operation, rack-mounting in a
wiring closet or equipment room, or attachable almost anywhere using the
Easy-Mount system.
•Full compatibility with IEEE standards:
- IEEE 802.3 Ethernet
- IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-T
- IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-SX/LX
- IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T
- IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T
- IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging
-IEEE 802.3x Full-duplex flow control
-IEEE 802.1p Class of Service (QoS)
-IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
-IEEE 802.1af (PoE)
- IEEE 802.1at (PoE+)
•AutoSensing and autonegotiating capabilities for all ports.
•Auto Uplink technology is supported on all ports.
•Automatic address learning function to build the packet-forwarding information
table. The table contains up to 8K Media Access Control (MAC) addresses.
•Store-and-forward transmission to remove bad packets from the network.
•Active flow control to minimize packet loss and frame drops.
•Half-duplex backpressure control.
•Per-port status LEDs and system status LEDs.
•Per-port PoE status LEDs and system PoE Max LED.
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•NETGEAR green power-saving features:
-Energy efficiency mode that fully conforms to the IEEE802.3az standard.
- Per-port automatic change to a lower power mode when the port link is down.
Safety instructions and warnings
Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help
protect your system from potential damage.
To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and damage to the equipment,
observe the following precautions:
•This product is designed for indoor use only in a temperature-controlled and
humidity-controlled environment. For more information, see the environmental
specifications in the appendix or the data sheet.
Any device that is located outdoors and connected to this product must be properly
grounded and surge protected.
Failure to follow these guidelines can result in damage to your NETGEAR product,
which might not be covered by NETGEAR’s warranty, to the extent permissible by
applicable law.
•Observe and follow service markings:
- Do not service any product except as explained in your system documentation.
Some devices should never be opened.
-If applicable to your device, opening or removing covers that are marked with
the triangular symbol with a lightning bolt can expose you to electrical shock.
We recommend that only a trained technician services components inside these
compartments.
•If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the product from the electrical outlet
and replace the part or contact your trained service provider:
- Depending on your device, the power adapter, power adapter cable, power
cable, extension cable, or plug is damaged.
-An object fell into the product.
- The product was exposed to water.
- The product was dropped or damaged.
-The product does not operate correctly when you follow the operating
instructions.
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•Keep your system away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling
vents.
•Do not spill food or liquids on your system components, and never operate the
product in a wet environment. If the system gets wet, see the appropriate section in
your troubleshooting guide, or contact your trained service provider.
•Do not push any objects into the openings of your system. Doing so can cause fire
or electric shock by shorting out interior components.
•Use the product only with approved equipment.
•If applicable to your device, allow the product to cool before removing covers or
touching internal components.
•Operate the product only from the type of external power source indicated on the
electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required,
consult your service provider or local power company.
•To avoid damaging your system, if your device uses a power supply with a voltage
selector, be sure that the selector is set to match the power at your location:
-115V, 60 Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries
such as South Korea and Taiwan
- 100V, 50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100V, 60 Hz in western Japan
-230V, 50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East
•Be sure that attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the power available
in your location.
•Depending on your device, use only a supplied power adapter or approved power
cable:
If your device uses a power adapter:
-If you were not provided with a power adapter, contact your local NETGEAR
reseller.
-The power adapter must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current
marked on the product electrical ratings label.
If your device uses a power cable:
-If you were not provided with a power cable for your system or for any
AC-powered option intended for your system, purchase a power cable approved
for your country.
-The power cable must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current
marked on the product electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of
the cable must be greater than the ratings marked on the product.
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•To help prevent electric shock, plug the system and peripheral power cables into
properly grounded electrical outlets.
•If applicable to your device, the peripheral power cables are equipped with
three-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or
remove the grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension cable, use
a three-wire cable with properly grounded plugs.
•Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Make sure that the total ampere
rating of all products plugged into the extension cable or power strip does not
exceed 80 percent of the ampere ratings limit for the extension cable or power strip.
•To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in
electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power
supply (UPS).
•Position system cables, power adapter cables, or power cables carefully. Route
cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over. Be sure that nothing rests
on any cables.
•Do not modify power adapters, power adapter cables, power cables or plugs. Consult
a licensed electrician or your power company for site modifications.
•Always follow your local and national wiring rules.
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Hardware Overview
This chapter describes the switch hardware features.
• Front panel
• Back panel and bottom panel
• Status LEDs
• Switch hardware interfaces
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