NETGEAR GS724TP - ProSafe Smart PoE Switch User manual

202-10241-01
January 2007
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
GS700TP Hardware
Installation Guide

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January 2007
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 GS700TP 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.
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and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Product and Publication Details
Model Number: GS700TP
Publication Date: January 2007
Product Family: Smart Switch
Product Name: GS700TP Smart Switch
Home or Business Product: Business
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10241-01
Publication Version Number: 1.0

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Contents
GS700TP Hardware Installation Guide
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats and Scope .....................................................................................v
How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................. vi
How to Print this Manual ................................................................................................... vi
Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview .........................................................................................................................1-1
Features .........................................................................................................................1-2
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................1-4
Chapter 2
Physical Description
GS724TP Front and Back Panel Configuration ..............................................................2-5
Front and Back Panels .............................................................................................2-5
GS748TP Front and Back Panel Configuration ..............................................................2-6
Front and Back Panels .............................................................................................2-6
LED Designations ...........................................................................................................2-8
Port LEDs .................................................................................................................2-8
System LEDs ...........................................................................................................2-9
Device Hardware Interfaces ...........................................................................................2-9
RJ-45 Ports ..............................................................................................................2-9
SFP GBIC Module ..................................................................................................2-10
Factory Defaults Button ..........................................................................................2-10
Chapter 3
Applications
Desktop Switching ........................................................................................................3-12

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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
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 through a Web Browser or the PC Utility for Initial Configuration
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®GS700TP Installation Guide describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot
the GS700TP 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:
Italics Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names
Bold User input
Fixed Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses
•Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
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
equipment.
Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in
personal injury or death.

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•Scope. This manual is written for the GS700TP Smart Switch according to these
specifications:
Product Version GS700TP Smart Switch
Manual Publication Date January 2007
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at
http://kbserver.netgear.com/main.asp.
How to Use This Manual
The HTML version of this manual includes the following:
• Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page
at a time
•A button that displays the table of contents and an button. Double-click on a
link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the
manual.
•A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product
model.
• Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.
How to Print this Manual
To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options, according to your needs.
•Printing a Page in the HTML View. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is
dedicated to a major topic. Use the Print button on the browser toolbar to print the page
contents.
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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 GS700TP Smart Switch and provides the following
information:
•Overview
• Switch Features
• Package contents
Overview
This Installation Guide is for the following NETGEAR Smart Switches:
• GS724TP - This product offers support for 24 ports of 10/100/1000 and two Form-factor slots
which support 1000 (1000Base-SX/LX)/100M SFP.
• GS748TP - This product offers support for 48 ports of 10/100/1000 and four Form-factor slots
which support 1000 (1000Base-SX/LX)/100M 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 copper and fiber connectivity
The GS700TP 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
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Class of 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 Wizard
Discovery program, a utility that runs on a PC.
The GS700TP 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- 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.
• 24/48 RJ-45 10/100/1000M auto sensing Giga switching ports.
• 2/4 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 10/100/1000M 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)
• IEEE 802.3af (DTE Power via MDI )

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• Auto-sensing and auto-negotiating capabilities for all ports.
• Auto Uplink™ on all ports to make the right connection.
• Automatic address learning function to build the packet-forwarding information table. The
table contains up to 4K Media Access Control (MAC) addresses.
• Full- 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.
• Internal power supply.
• Standard 1U high, rack mountable 17” chassis.
• Fan speed control supported (optional)
• GS724TP supports the following POE functions:
• Smart Power Managed function handles the power of each port in the event of limited
available power.
• Support 24-Port POE function, 15.4W for 12 ports , 8W for 24 ports , Total 192W for
POE. GS724TP using data pairs (RJ-45 1,2,3&6 PIN) provide power to PD.
• GS748TP supports the following POE functions:
• Smart Power Managed function handles the power of each port in the event of limited
available power.
• Support 48-Port POE function, 15.4W for 24 ports , 8W for 48 ports , Total 384W for
POE. GS748TP using data pairs (RJ-45 1,2,3&6 PIN) provide power to PD.

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Package Contents
Figure 1-1 shows the package contents of the NETGEAR Smart Switch.
Figure 1-1
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 Wizard Discovery and User’s manual
• Warranty/Support Information Card
If any item is missing or damaged, contact the place of purchase immediately.

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Chapter 2
Physical Description
This chapter describes the NETGEAR Smart Switch hardware features. Topics include:
• NETGEAR GS724TP Smart Switch front and back panel configuration
• NETGEAR GS748TP Smart Switch front and back panel configuration
• LED designations
• Device hardware interfaces
GS724TP Front and Back Panel Configuration
The GS724TP is a 24-Ports 10/100/1000M + 2 SFP Combo ports Smart PoE switch .Every RJ45
port is capable of sensing the line speed and negotiating the operation duplex mode with the link
partner automatically
Front and Back Panels
Figure 2-1 illustrates the NETGEAR GS724TP Smart Switch front panel:
Figure 2-1
The front panel contains the following:
• 24 RJ-45 connectors for 10/100/1000Mbps auto sensing Gigabit Ethernet switching ports.
• Two SFP slots for SFP modules supporting 1000(1000Base-SX/LX)/100M SFP.
• Reset button to restart the device.
• Recessed default reset button to restore the device back to the factory defaults.

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• Port LEDS
• System LEDs
Figure 2-2 illustrates the NETGEAR GS724TP Smart Switch back panel:
Figure 2-2
The back panel contains the following:
• A 100-240VAC/50-60 Hz universal input, which is a standard AC power receptacle for
accommodating the supplied power cord.
GS748TP Front and Back Panel Configuration
The GS748TP is a 48-Port 10/100/1000M Smart PoE switch + 4 SFP Combo port switch. Every
RJ45 port is capable of sensing the line speed and negotiating the operation duplex mode with the
link partner automatically
Front and Back Panels
Figure 2-3 illustrates the NETGEAR GS748TP Smart Switch front panel:
Figure 2-3
The front panel contains the following:
• 48 RJ-45 connectors for 10/100/1000Mbps auto sensing Gigabit Ethernet switching ports.

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• Four SFP slots for SFP modules supporting 1000(1000Base-SX/LX)/100M SFP.
• Reset button to restart the device.
• Recessed default reset button to restore the device back to the factory defaults.
• Port LEDs
• System LEDs
Figure 2-4 illustrates the NETGEAR GS748TP Smart Switch back panel:
Figure 2-4
The back panel contains the following:
• A 100-240VAC/50-60 Hz universal input, which is a standard AC power receptacle for
accommodating the supplied power cord.

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LED Designations
Port LEDs
The following table describes the port LED designations.
Table 2-1. Port LEDs
Port LED Designation
24/48-10/100/1000 Ports
- One LED/Port SPD/Link/ACT LED •Solid Green - A valid 1000Mbps link is established on the port.
•Flashing Green - Packet transmission or reception
is occurring on the port at 1000Mbps.
•Solid Yellow - A valid 10/100Mbps link is
established on the port.
•Flashing Yellow - Packet transmission or
reception is occurring on the port at 10/100Mbps.
•Off - No 10/100Mbps link is established on the port.
PoE Mode • Solid Green - The PoE powered device (PD) is
connected and the port is supplying power
successfully.
• Solid Yellow - Indicates one of the following
failures resulted in stopping power to that port:
Short circuit on PoE power circuit.
PoE power demand exceeds available power.
PoE current exceeds PD's classification.
Out of proper voltage band (44 ~ 57 VDC).
•Off –No PoE powered device (PD) connected.
2/4-SFP Ports - One
LED/Port SFP Link/ACT LED •Solid Green - A valid 1000Mbps SFP module link is established on the port.
•Flashing Green - Packets transmission or
reception is occurring on the port at 1000Mbps.
•Solid Yellow - A valid 100Mbps SFP module link is
established on the port.
•Flashing Yellow - Packets transmission or
reception is occurring on the port at 100Mbps.
•Off - No SPD link is established on the port.

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System LEDs
The following table describes the system LED designations.
Table 2-2. System LEDs
LED Designation
MAX POE LED •Solid Yellow - Indicates that less than 7W of PoE power is available.
•Flashing Yellow - Indicates the PoE MAX LED was active in the
previous two minutes.
•Off - Indicates that there is at least 7W of PoE power available for
another device
1~24/48 Port LED mode select
LED •Solid Green - LED Mode in Ethernet LED Mode (default).
•Solid Yellow- LED Mode in PoE LED Mode
Power LED •Solid Green - Power is supplied to the switch and is operating
normally.
•Off - Power is disconnected.
Fan LED •Yellow - The fan is not operating normally.
•Off - The fan is operating normally.
Device Hardware Interfaces
RJ-45 Ports
RJ-45ports are auto-sensing ports. When inserting a cable into an RJ-45 port, the switch
automatically ascertains the maximum speed (10, 100 or 1000 Mbps) and duplex mode (half- or
full-duplex) of the attached device. All ports support only unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable
terminated with an 8-pin RJ-45 plug.
To simplify the procedure for attaching devices, all RJ-45 ports support Auto Uplink. This
technology allows attaching devices to the RJ-45 ports with either straight-through or crossover
cables. When inserting a cable into the switch’s RJ-45 port, the switch automatically:
• Senses whether the cable is a straight-through or crossover cable.
• 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).

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• Configures the RJ-45 port to enable communications with the attached device, without
requiring user intervention. In this way, the Auto Uplink technology compensates for setting
uplink connections, while eliminating concern about whether to use crossover or straight-
through cables when attaching devices.
SFP GBIC Module
The GBIC module bays accommodate standard SFP GBIC modules, such as the AGM731F,
AGM732F, or AGM733 from NETGEAR, allowing fiber connections on the network. The module
bay is a combo port, sharing a connection with an RJ-45 port. Being a combo port, only one type
of connection can be active at any given time. For example, both copper and fiber port cannot be
used at the same time. If both connectors are plugged in at the same time, the fiber port will be
active.
The SFP GBIC bay accommodates a standard SFP GBIC module.
Factory Defaults Button
The Smart Switch has a Factory Default Button to enable the clearing out of the current
configuration and returning the device back to the factory settings. This will remove all settings,
including the password, VLAN settings and port configurations.

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Chapter 3
Applications
Your NETGEAR Smart Switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring your network
connections. It can be used as a stand-alone device or with 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps
hubs and switches.

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Desktop Switching
The NETGEAR Smart Switch can be used as a desktop switch to build a small network that
enables users to have 1000 Mbps access to a file server. With full-duplex enabled, the switch port
connected to the server or PC can provide 2000 Mbps throughput.
Figure 3-1