NETGEAR GS408EPP Manual

350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
December 2016
202-11694-02
ProSAFE Easy-Mount 8-Port Gigabit
Ethernet PoE+ Web Managed Switch
GS408EPP
Hardware Installation Guide

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Support
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Compliance
For regulatory compliance information, visit http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory.
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
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used for reference purposes only.
Revision History
Publication Part Number Publish Date Comments
202-11694-02 December 2016 Updated table in Chapter 3, Step 1: Prepare the Site.
202-11694-01 October 2016 First publication

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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Safety Instructions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Chapter 2 Hardware Overview
Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Back Panel and Bottom Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Switch Hardware Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
RJ-45 Ports for 10/100/1000BASE-T Connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Factory Defaults Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Chapter 3 Installation
Step 1: Prepare the Site. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Step 2: Protect Against Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Step 3: Unpack the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Step 4: Install the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Wall-Mount the Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Attach the Switch to a Pole or Table Leg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Install the Switch in a Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Step 5: Check the Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Step 6: Apply AC Power and Check the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Chapter 4 PoE Applications
PoE Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Connect PoE Equipment for Surveillance and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Connect PoE Equipment in a Business Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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1. Introduction
The NETGEAR ProSAFE®8-Port Gigabit Ethernet Easy-Mount GS408EPP Web Managed
Switch 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.
The Resource CD that came with your switch includes software and additional documentation
and support resources.
This chapter serves as an introduction to the switch and includes the following sections:
•Hardware Features
•Safety Instructions and Warnings
Note: For more information about the topics that are covered in this manual,
visit the support website at support.netgear.com.
Note: For technical specifications, see the data sheet at
netgear.com/business/products/switches/web-managed.
For switch documentation, see the resource CD in the product
package or visit downloadcenter.netgear.com.

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Hardware Features
The switch includes the following key hardware features:
•The switch provides eight (8) Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ (802.3at) RJ-45 ports.
•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 802.3i (10BASE-T)
-IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX)
-IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T)
-IEEE 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet)
-IEEE 802.3x (Full-duplex flow control)
-IEEE 802.1af (PoE)
-IEEE 802.1at (PoE+)
•AutoSensing and autonegotiating capabilities for all ports.
•Auto Uplink technology 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.
•Full-duplex IEEE 802.3x pause frame flow control.
•Active flow control to minimize packet loss and frame drops.
•Half-duplex backpressure control.
•Per-port status LEDs and system status LEDs.
•NETGEAR green power-saving features:
-Energy efficiency mode that fully conforms to the IEEE 802.3az standard
-Per-port automatic change to a lower power mode when the port link is down
•Support for Power over Ethernet (PoE+).

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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 (0–50 C°) and
humidity-controlled (10–90 percent relative humidity) environment.
Any device that is located outdoors and connected to this product must be properly
grounded and surge protected.
To the extend permissible by applicable law, failure to follow these guidelines could result
in damage to your NETGEAR product, which might not be covered by NETGEAR’s
warranty.
•Observe and follow service markings:
-Do not service any product except as explained in your system documentation.
-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:
-The 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 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.
•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.

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•To avoid damaging your system, be sure that the voltage selection switch (if provided) on
the power supply 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.
•Use only approved power cables. 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 electrical outlets.
•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 and 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 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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2. Hardware Overview
This chapter describes the switch hardware features.
The chapter includes the following sections:
•Hardware Description
•Switch Hardware Interfaces

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Hardware Description
This section describes the switch hardware features.
Front Panel
The switch provides eight 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 PoE ports. The following figure shows
the front panel.
Figure 1. Front panel
From left to right, the front panel provides the following components:
•Power and PoE LEDs (see LEDs on page 10)
•Recessed Factory Defaults button
•Eight independent 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 PoE ports, each with a right LED that
indicates the PoE status and a left LED that functions as the combined speed and activity
LED (see LEDs on page 10)
•One AC power receptacle
Back Panel and Bottom Panel
The switch integrates a fixed, internal power supply unit (PSU).
The back panel does not contain any components other than two mounting holes that allow
you to mount the switch horizontally or vertically. The bottom panel also contains mounting
holes. For more information, see Step 4: Install the Switch on page 15.
The following figure illustrates the back panel with the mounting holes.
Figure 2. Back panel
Power and PoE LEDs
AC power receptacle
Factory Defaults button
10/100/1000BASE-T PoE+ ports

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The following figure shows the bottom panel with the mounting holes.
Figure 3. Bottom panel
LEDs
The following table describes the LEDs on the front panel.
Table 1. LEDs
LED Designation
Power • Solid green. The power module is present, is supplying power to the switch,
and is functioning normally.
• Off. Power is not supplied to the switch.
10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45
PoE ports
(two LEDs per port)
Left side speed and activity LED:
• Solid green. A valid 1 Gbps link is established on the port.
• Blinking green. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 1 Gbps.
• Solid yellow. A valid 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps link is established on the port.
• Blinking yellow. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 10 Mbps or
100 Mbps.
• Off. No link is established on the port.
Right side PoE status LED:
• Solid green. A PoE-powered device (PD) is connected and the port is
supplying power successfully.
• Solid yellow. Indicates one of the following failures, which prevents the port
from supplying power:
- A short circuit occurred on the PoE power circuit.
- The PoE power demand exceeds the available power.
- The PoE current exceeds the PD’s classification.
- An out-of-proper voltage band condition occurred.1
• Off. A PoE-powered device (PD) is not connected to the port.
1. The correct voltage band for EEE 802.1af (PoE) is 44–57 VDC. The correct voltage band for EEE 802.1at (PoE+) is 50–57 VDC.
PoE Max • Solid yellow. Less than 7W of PoE power is available.
• Blinking yellow. The PoE Max LED was active in the previous two minutes.
• Off. PoE ports are working normally.
PoE Fan • Yellow. Fan failure.
• Off. Fan is working normally.