NETGEAR GS716T-200NAS Manual

202-10510-02
January 2011
v1.0
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, California 95134 USA
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Hardware Installation
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Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to
make changes to the products described in this document without notice.
NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit
layout(s) described herein.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the Smart Switch has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-
AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance
with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating
instructions.
The Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market
and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Product and Publication Details
Model Number: GS716T and GS724T
Publication Date: January 2011
Product Family: GS716T/GS724T Series Smart Switch
Product Name: Smart Switch
Home or Business Product: Business
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10510-02
Publication Version Number: 1.0

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Contents
GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats and Scope .....................................................................................v
Revision History ................................................................................................................ vi
Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview .........................................................................................................................1-1
Features .........................................................................................................................1-2
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................1-3
Chapter 2
Physical Description
GS716T Front and Back Panel Configuration ................................................................2-5
GS724T Front and Back Panel Configuration ................................................................2-6
LED Designations ...........................................................................................................2-7
Port LEDs .................................................................................................................2-7
System LEDs ...........................................................................................................2-8
Device Hardware Interfaces ...........................................................................................2-8
RJ-45 Ports ..............................................................................................................2-8
SFP GBIC Module ....................................................................................................2-9
Factory Defaults Button ............................................................................................2-9
Chapter 3
Applications
Desktop Switching ........................................................................................................3-11
Chapter 4
Installation
Step 1: Preparing the Site ............................................................................................4-13
Step 2: Installing the Switch .........................................................................................4-14
Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface ...................................................................4-14
Installing the Switch in a Rack ...............................................................................4-14

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Step 3: Checking the Installation ..................................................................................4-15
Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch ....................................................................4-16
Step 5: Installing an SFP GBIC Module .......................................................................4-16
Step 6: Applying AC Power ..........................................................................................4-17
Step 7: Managing the Switch using a Web Browser or the PC Utility ...........................4-18
Appendix A
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart ................................................................................................. A-19
Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions ..................................................................... A-20
Network Adapter Cards .........................................................................................A-20
Configuration ......................................................................................................... A-20
Switch Integrity ...................................................................................................... A-20
Auto-Negotiation ................................................................................................... A-21
Appendix B
Technical Specifications
Index

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About This Manual
The NETGEAR®ProSafeTM GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide describes how to
install, configure and troubleshoot the Smart Switch. The information in this manual is intended
for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.
Conventions, Formats and Scope
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
•Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
•Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions
Bold User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text
Fixed Command prompt, CLI text, code
italic URL links
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the
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•Scope. This manual is written for the Smart Switch according to these specifications:
Revision History
Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in
personal injury or death.
Product Version Smart Switch
Manual Publication Date January 2011
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at
http://kbserver.netgear.com/main.asp.
Part Number Version
Number Date Description
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Chapter 1
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.
This chapter serves as an introduction to the Smart Switch and provides the following information:
•Overview
•Features
•Package Contents
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).
• GS724T – This product offers support for 24 ports of 10/100/1000 and two Form-factor slots,
which support 1000 (1000BASE-SX/LX)/100 Mbps SFP.
Using Gigabit ports, high-speed connections can be made to a server or network backbone. For
example:
• Linking to high-speed servers
• Providing 10/100/1000 Mbps copper and fiber connectivity
The 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), the switch’s many capabilities can be viewed and used 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

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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 Smart Control Center
program, a utility that runs on a PC.
The Smart Switch can be free-standing, or rack mounted in a wiring closet or equipment room. It is
IEEE-compliant and offers low latency for high-speed networking. All ports can automatically
negotiate to the highest speed. This capability makes the switch ideal for environments that have a
mix of Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, or Gigabit Ethernet devices. In addition, all RJ-45 ports operate in
half-duplex or full-duplex mode. The maximum segment length is 328 feet (100 meters) over
Category 5 Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) cable, but much longer for fiber connections using
SFP GBIC modules.
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. The RJ-45 copper
ports corresponding to the Combo ports are the last four 10/100/1000 Mbps auto sensing Giga
switching ports on each device. If both devices are plugged in, the fiber connection is active,
with fiber port taking priority if both are connected. The following SFP types are supported:
• 1000BASE-SX
• 1000BASE-LX
• 100BASE-FX
• The devices support full NETGEAR Smart Switch functionality.
• The devices provide full compatibility with IEEE standards:
• IEEE 802.3i, (10BASE-T)
• IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX, 100BASE-FX)
• IEEE 802.3x (Full-duplex flow control)
• IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T)
• IEEE 802.3z (1000BASE-X)
• Auto-sensing and auto-negotiating capabilities for all ports.
• Auto Uplink™ on all ports to make the right connection.

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• Automatic address learning function to build the packet-forwarding information table. The
table contains up to 8K Media Access Control (MAC) addresses.
• Full-duplex and half-duplex functions for all 10/100/1000 Mbps ports.
• Store-and-Forward transmission to remove bad packets from the network.
• Full-duplex IEEE 802.3x pause frame flow control.
• Active flow control to minimize packet loss/frame drops.
• Half-duplex back-pressure control.
• Per port LEDs, System LEDs.
• Standard 1U high, rack-mountable 17-inch chassis.
Package Contents
Figure 1-1 shows the package contents of the NETGEAR GS716T and GS724T Series Smart
Switch.
Figure 1-1

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Verify that the package contains the following:
• NETGEAR Smart Switch
• Rubber footpads for tabletop installation
• Power cord
• Rack-mount kit for installing the switch in a 19-inch rack
• Installation guide
• Smart Switch Resource CD with Smart Control Center and User’s manual
If any item is missing or damaged, contact the place of purchase immediately.