NETGEAR FSM7326P - ProSafe Managed Switch Manual

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NETGEAR
FSM7326P Hardware Installation Guide
© 2003 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
NETGEAR® is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Auto Uplink™ is a trademark of
NETGEAR, Inc. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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 NETGEAR Model FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet 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.
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.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the first category (information equipment to be used in commercial and/or industrial areas) and conforms to
the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines
that are aimed at preventing radio interference in commercial and/or industrial areas.
Consequently, when this equipment is used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto, radio interference may be caused
to equipment such as radios and TV receivers.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance
This is to certify that the NETGEAR Model FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet Switch is shielded against the generation of
radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the
application of EN 55024 Class A (CISPR 22).
EN 55 022 and EN 55 024 Statements
This is to certify that the NETGEAR Model FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet Switch is shielded against the generation of
radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the
application of EN 55 022 Class A (CISPR 22) and EN 55 024.
Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may
be required to take appropriatemeasures.
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus (NETGEAR Model FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet Switch) do not exceed the Class A limits for
radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications
Cet appareil numérique (NETGEAR Model FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet Switch) respecte les limites de bruits
radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du
ministère des Communications du Canada.
Customer Support
For assistance with installing and configuring your NETGEAR system or with questions or problems following installation:
•Check the NETGEAR Web page at http://www.netgear.com.
•Call Technical Support in North America at 1-888-NETGEAR. If you are outside North America, please refer to the phone
numbers listed on the Support Information Card that shipped with your switch.
•Email Technical Support at [e-mail].
Defective or damaged merchandise can be returned to your point-of-purchase representative.
Internet/World Wide Web
NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the uniform resource locator (URL)
http://www.netgear.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required.

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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................... 5
Overview.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
Features .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
Package Contents.......................................................................................................................................................................................................8
CHAPTER 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION....................................................................................................................... 9
Front and Back Panels...............................................................................................................................................................................................9
10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ports..........................................................................................................................................................................................9
MiniGBIC/Twisted Pair Combo Ports.....................................................................................................................................................................10
LED Descriptions.......................................................................................................................................................................................................11
Console Port..............................................................................................................................................................................................................11
CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION...................................................................................................................................... 13
Step 1: Preparing the Site........................................................................................................................................................................................13
Step 2: Installing the Switch.....................................................................................................................................................................................14
Step 3: Checking the Installation.............................................................................................................................................................................14
Step 4: Applying AC Power......................................................................................................................................................................................14
Step 5: Connecting Devices to the Switch.............................................................................................................................................................15
Step 6: Installing an SFP Module............................................................................................................................................................................15
Step 7: Connecting to the Console Port to Manage the Switch (initial configuration) .....................................................................................16
Step 8: Connecting a Redundant Power Supply to the Device ..........................................................................................................................18
APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................... 19
APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING .......................................................................................................................... 21
Troubleshooting Chart..............................................................................................................................................................................................21
Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions................................................................................................................................................................21
APPENDIX C: DEFAULT SETTINGS........................................................................................................................... 23

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Figures
FIGURE 1-1. PACKAGE CONTENTS.................................................................................................................................................8
FIGURE 2-1. FRONT PANEL OF THE FSM7326P MANAGED POWER OVER ETHERNET SWITCH.............................................9
FIGURE 2-2. BACK PANEL OF THE FSM7326P MANAGED POWER OVER ETHERNET SWITCH....ERROR! BOOKMARK NOT
DEFINED.
FIGURE 2-3. WARNING! DO NOT CREATE REDUNDANT PATHS BETWEEN NETWORK DEVICES........................................10
FIGURE 3-1. ATTACHING MOUNTING BRACKETS .......................................................................................................................14
FIGURE 3-2. CONNECTING DEVICES TO THE SWITCH...............................................................................................................15
FIGURE 3-3. INSTALLING A GIGABIT ETHERNET MODULE INTO AN FSM7326P......................................................................16
FIGURE 3-4. CONFIGURATION THROUGH THE CONSOLE INTERFACE....................................................................................17
FIGURE 3-5. CONNECTING THE RPS............................................................................................................................................18
Tables
TABLE 2-1. FRONT PANEL LEDS ...................................................................................................................................................11
TABLE 3-1. SITE REQUIREMENTS.................................................................................................................................................13
TABLE B-1. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART.....................................................................................................................................21

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a NETGEAR Model FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet
Switch! Your NETGEAR Switch is a state-of-the-art, high-performance, IEEE-compliant network solution
designed for users who want ease of use along with powerful management features you can use to
eliminate bottlenecks, boost performance, and increase productivity.
This Installation Guide will assist you in getting your switch up and running. For a detailed description of
the management features in this switch, refer to the User Guide, located on your Resource CD for
Managed Switches that came with your switch.
This chapter serves as the introduction for using your NETGEAR FSM7326P Switch and provides the
following information:
•Overview
•Switch Features
•Package contents
Overview
Your NETGEAR Model FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet Switch provides the benefit of
management with a complete package of features for the observation, configuration, and control of your
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. For those who prefer a more traditional interface, there is
Command Line Interface (CLI) available through the console port on the front, or a telnet connection via the
network. The switch’s management features include SNMP and RMON for port and switch information,
VLAN for traffic control, port trunking for increased bandwidth, and Class of Service (CoS) for traffic
prioritization. These features and more will allow you to better understand and control your network.
Your NETGEAR Model FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet Switch also provides twenty-four 10/100
twisted pair Fast Ethernet ports and 2 miniGBIC/twisted pair combo Gigabit Ethernet ports on the front
panel. Using these Gigabit ports, you can create high-speed connections to a server or network backbone.
In addition, your NETGEAR Model FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet Switch is IEEE802.3af
(Power over Ethernet) compliant and is capable of providing up to 15 watts of power to IEEE802.3af-
compliant powered devices, thus freeing you from having to use a separate power adapter to power those
devices.
For example, you can connect:
•Switches to each other with high-speed links
•High-speed servers
•Fiber and copper Gigabit Ethernet networks
•IEEE802.3af compliant powered devices, such as wireless access points, IP phones, IP cameras, etc.
Your NETGEAR Model FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet 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. It includes 24 auto-sensing 10/100 ports. The 10/100 ports are shielded RJ-45 ports that
automatically negotiate to the highest speed. In addition, all 10/100 Mbps ports operate in half- or full-
duplex mode, increasing the maximum bandwidth of each connection up to 20 Mbps or 200 Mbps
respectively. Using Auto Uplink™ technology, each RJ-45 port automatically detects the proper MDI or
MDI-X configuration to make the connection, eliminating the need for crossover cables. The maximum

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segment length is 328 feet (100 meters) over Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable.
Features
The following list identifies the key features of the NETGEAR Model FSM7326P Managed Power over
Ethernet Switch:
•Twenty four 10/100 Mbps auto sensing Fast Ethernet TP ports
•Two SFP/twisted pair combo ports to allow fiber connection
•Full compatibility with IEEE standards:
oIEEE 802.3i, (10BASE-T)
oIEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX)
oIEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T)
oIEEE 802.3z (1000BASE-X)
oIEEE 802.3x (full-duplex flow control)
oIEEE 802.3af (Power over Ethernet)
•Full Layer 2 switch management including:
oSNMP V3
oRMON (groups 1,2,3 and 9)
oIEEE 802.1Q (up to 512 Static VLAN groups)
oIEEE 802.1D (Spanning Tree)
oIEEE 802.1w (rapid spanning tree)
oIEEE 802.1s (multiple spanning tree)
oIEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation (LACP)
oIEEE 802.1x (Port Authentication)
oPort Mirroring
oDHCP/BootP Client for automatic IP address setup
oConfiguration file export/import
oTFTP firmware upgrade
•Layer 3 features:
oRIP I, II
oOSPF V2
oIP Routing
•Security to better safeguard your network:
oPassword Access Control
oIP Access Control List
oRADIUS Client Support
•Traffic management to better manage traffic flows through your switch:
oIEEE 802.1p (Class of Service)
oDiffServ traffic prioritization
oBroadcast Storm Control
oIGMP snooping
oHalf-duplex back-pressure control
oFull-duplex IEEE 802.3x pause frame flow control

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•Multiple interfaces to access the management features:
oBrowser-based Graphical User Interface (GUI)
oCommand Line Interface (CLI)
oTelnet or Console
oSNMP-based Network Management Software (NMS)
•Automatic hardware configuration on all Ethernet RJ-45 ports:
oAuto-sensing and auto-negotiation of speed
oAuto Uplink™ on all ports to automatically make the right connection (MDI/MDI-X)
oFull- and half-duplex functions
•Automatic address learning function to build the packet-forwarding information table. The table can
contain up to 8K media access control (MAC) addresses (that is, the switch can support networks
with as many as 8K devices).
•Store-and-Forward transmission to remove bad packets from the network
•LED indicators for monitoring of power, link, activity, speed, duplex, and PoE
•Flexible installation:
oStandalone desktop installation
o19-inch standard rack-mount
•Standard 1U case size

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Package Contents
The figure below shows the package contents for the Managed Switch.
Figure 1-1. Package Contents
Verify that your package contains the following:
•FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet Switch
•Rubber footpads for tabletop installation
•Rubber caps for the 2 miniGBIC sockets
•Power cord
•Null-modem console cable
•Rack-mount kit for installing the switch in a 19-inch rack
•This Installation Guide
•CD ROM
•Support Information Card
•Warranty & Owner Registration Card
If any item is missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase immediately.

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CHAPTER 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
This chapter describes the hardware features of the NETGEAR Model FSM7326P Managed Power over
Ethernet Switch. Topics include:
•Front and back panels
•10/100 Mbps auto-sensing RJ-45 ports
•SFP module bay
•LED descriptions
•Console port
Front and Back Panels
Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the key components on the front and back panels of the NETGEAR Model
FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet Switch.
The front panel contains LEDs, RJ-45 jacks, SFP module bays, and a console port. The back panel has a
standard AC power receptacle for accommodating the supplied power cord and a connector for a
redundant power supply.
Figure 2-1. Front and Rear Panel of the FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet Switch
Figure 2-2. Rear Panel of the FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet Switch
10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ports
As Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show, the FSM7326P Managed Power over Ethernet Switch has 24 10/100 Mbps
RJ-45 ports. These ports are auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps ports. When you insert a cable into an RJ-45 port,
the switch automatically determines the maximum speed (10 or 100 Mbps) and duplex mode (half- or full-
duplex) of the attached device.
To simplify the procedure for attaching devices, all RJ-45 ports support Auto Uplink. This technology lets
you attach devices to the RJ-45 ports using either straight-through or crossover cables. When you insert a
cable into the switch’s RJ-45 port, the switch automatically:
•Senses whether the cable is a straight-through or crossover cable

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•Determines whether the link to the attached device requires a “normal” connection (such as when
connecting the port to a PC) or an “uplink” connection (such as when connecting the port to a
router, switch, or hub)
•After determining this information, the switch automatically configures the RJ-45 port to enable
communications with the attached device, without requiring user intervention. This Auto Uplink
technology eliminates the need for setting uplink connections or being concerned about whether
to use crossover or straight-through cables when attaching devices.
Figure 2-3. Warning! Do Not Create Redundant Paths between Network Devices
MiniGBIC/Twisted Pair Combo Ports
Port 25 and 26 are miniGBIC/twisted pair ports, meaning each of these ports can be connected through
either the miniGBIC or the RJ-45 interface. However, both port types cannot be used at the same time. If
both are plugged in, the fiber should be active and the copper should be inactive.
The miniGBIC bay accommodates a standard SFP module which has an SC connector that is compatible
with the IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX standard.