NETGEAR MS324TXUP Manual

Hardware Installation Guide
24-Port Multigig Ethernet Ultra60 PoE++
Smart Switch with 4 SFP+ Ports and Optional
Remote/Cloud Management
Model MS324TXUP
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria DriveOctober 2023
San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-12650-01

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview................................................................................................6
Features.................................................................................................6
Safety instructions and warnings........................................................8
Chapter 2 Hardware Overview
Front panel model MS324TXUP.......................................................12
LEDs model MS324TXUP..................................................................12
Back panel model MS324TXUP........................................................13
Switch hardware interfaces...............................................................14
RJ-45 ports for 100/1000M and 2.5G BASE-T Ethernet
connectivity.....................................................................................14
Transceiver modules and cables for SFP+ fiber ports..............15
PoE port capacities and budget for model MS324TXUP..........15
Multi-function Reset/Factory Defaults button............................16
Restart (power-cycle) the switch..............................................17
Reset the switch to factory default settings but maintain the
registration status......................................................................17
Reset the switch to factory default settings and erase the
registration status......................................................................18
Chapter 3 Applications
Multispeed PoE++ and PoE+ access points...................................20
Multispeed backbone switching.......................................................21
Chapter 4 Installation
Step 1: Prepare the site......................................................................23
Step 2: Protect against electrostatic discharge..............................23
Step 3: Unpack the switch.................................................................24
Step 4: Install the switch....................................................................25
Install the switch in a rack..............................................................25
Install the switch on a flat surface.................................................26
Optional Step 5: Install an SFP transceiver module or cable........26
Step 6: Connect devices to the switch.............................................27
Step 7: Check the installation...........................................................28
Step 8: Apply power and check the LEDs.......................................28
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Step 9: Manage the switch................................................................29
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting chart.......................................................................33
PoE troubleshooting suggestions....................................................34
Additional troubleshooting suggestions.........................................35
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Introduction
This hardware installation guide complements the installation guide that came with your
switch and applies to the MS324TXUP 24-Port Multigig Ultra60 POE++ Smart Switch.
This switch provides 24 1G and 2.5G Ethernet multispeed ports and four dedicated
SFP+ fiber ports supporting 1G and 10G.
The switch can provide Ultra60 PoE++ (802.3bt) on its 24 multispeed copper ports to
deliver power to PoE++ devices such as WiFi 6 access points, pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) security
cameras, PoE speakers, and LED lighting. The switch can supply up to 60W PoE++ to
each copper port, with a maximum PoE power budget of 720W across all active PoE++
ports.
The chapter 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/smart. For switch documentation, including
the installation guide and user manual, visit netgear.com/support/download/ and search
for MS324TXUP.
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Overview
The switch provides 24 Gigabit Ethernet multispeed copper ports and four dedicated
SFP+ fiber uplink ports that support 10G and 1G. The 24 multispeed ports support both
1G and 2.5G, and all ports use RJ-45 connectors.
The SFP+ ports require standard small form-factor pluggable (SFP) gigabit interface
converters (GBIC), also referred to as transceiver modules, or direct access cables (DAC),
which are sold separately from the switch.
The switch integrates line-rate, 200 Gbps, full-duplex, nonblocking, switch fabric.
The PoE model supports Ultra60 PoE++ (802.3bt) on all ports (that is, up to 60W PoE++
to each port) with a maximum PoE power budget of 720W across all active PoE++ ports.
Note: For information about application examples, see Applications on page 19.
You can install the switch freestanding or rack mounted in a wiring closet or equipment
room. The switch is IEEE compliant and offers low latency. All ports can automatically
negotiate to the highest speed, which makes the switch ideal for a mixed environment
with multispeed Gigabit and Fast Ethernet.
For speeds of up to 2.5 Gbps, use Cat 5e or higher-rated Ethernet cables terminated
with RJ-45 connectors.
Features
The switch supports the following key hardware features:
•24 multispeed Ethernet ports, each of which supports 1G and 2.5G.
•Four dedicated SFP+ fiber uplink ports, each of which is capable of 1G and 10G.
•PoE support for:
- 24 Ultra60 PoE++ (802.3bt) ports
-Total PoE power budget of 720W for the switch
•MAC table size of 32K.
•Three fans with variable speeds that can lower the noise level during low
temperatures.
•Acoustic noise at 25°C is equal to or less than 38 dBA
•200 Gbps line-rate, full-duplex, nonblocking switch fabric.
•Includes 19-inch rack-mount kit for rack installation.
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•Full compatibility with IEEE standards:
- IEEE 802.3 Ethernet
- IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-T
- IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-SX/LX
- IEEE 802.3bz NBASE-T and MGBASE-T
-IEEE 802.3ae 10-Gigabit Ethernet over fiber (10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-LR)
- IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T
- IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T
- IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging
-IEEE 802.3x Full-duplex flow control
- IEEE 802.3ad Link aggregation (LAG with LACP)
- IEEE 802.1ab LLDP
-IEEE 802.1p Class of Service (QoS)
- IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
- IEEE 802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP)
- IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
- IEEE 802.1x RADIUS network access control
-IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
-IEEE 802.1af (PoE)
- IEEE 802.1at (PoE+)
- IEEE 802.1bt (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 32K 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.
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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.
Note the following:
-For more information about the environment in which this product must operate,
see the environmental specifications in the appendix or the data sheet.
-If you want to connect the product to a device located outdoors, the outdoor
device must be properly grounded and surge protected, and you must install an
Ethernet surge protector inline between the indoor product and the outdoor
device. Failure to do so can damage the product.
WARNING: Before connecting the product to outdoor cables or devices, see
https://kb.netgear.com/000057103 for additional safety and warranty information.
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 product documentation.
Some devices should never be opened.
-If applicable to your product, 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.
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•If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the product from the power outlet,
and then replace the part or contact your trained service provider:
- Depending on your product, 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.
•Keep the product away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling
vents.
•Do not spill food or liquids on your product components, and never operate the
product in a wet environment. If the product 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 product. Doing so can cause fire
or electric shock by shorting out interior components.
•Use the product only with approved equipment.
•If applicable to your product, 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 product 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 product, use only a supplied power adapter or approved power
cable:
If your product uses a power adapter:
-If you were not provided with a power adapter, contact your local NETGEAR
reseller.
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-The power adapter must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current
marked on the product electrical ratings label.
If your product 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.
•To help prevent electric shock, plug the system and peripheral power cables into
properly grounded power outlets.
•If applicable to your product, 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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