NETGEAR GS724TPS - ProSafe - Gigabit Stackable PoE Smart... Manual

202-10488-01
April 2009
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, California 95134
GS700TPS Hardware
Installation Guide

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Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the GS700TPS 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
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Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the Class B category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent area
thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing
Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas. When used
near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. Read instructions for correct handling.

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Regulatory Compliance Information
This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio
spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to comply with the applicable requirements may result
in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.
NOTE: This product's firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country.
Therefore, all options described in this user's guide may not be available in your version of the product.
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the
following EU Council Directives: 89/336/EEC and LVD 73/23/EEC. Compliance is verified by testing to the following
standards: EN55022 Class A, EN55024 and EN60950-1.
EN300 328, EN301 489-17, EN60950
FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States
FCC Information to User
This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only. Any
product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals
FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment
should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
FCC Declaration Of Conformity
We NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054, declare under our sole responsibility that
the model GS700TPS Gigabit Stackable Smart Switch with PoE complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions
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 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 methods:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

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• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver
• Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Tested to Comply
with FCC Standards
GS700TPS Gigabit Stackable Smart
Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate
the equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus (GS700TPS Gigabit Stackable Smart Switch with PoE) does not exceed the Class B limits for
radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian
Department of Communications.
Product and Publication Details
Model Number: GS700TPS
Publication Date: April 2009
Product Family: Smart Switch
Product Name: GS700TPS Smart Switch
Home or Business Product: Business
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10488-01
Publication Version Number: 1.0

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Contents
About This Guide
Conventions, Formats and Scope ....................................................................................vii
How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................viii
How to Print this Manual ..................................................................................................viii
Revision History ................................................................................................................ ix
Chapter 1 
Introduction
Overview .........................................................................................................................1-1
Switch Features ..............................................................................................................1-3
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................1-7
Chapter 2 
Installation
Step 1: Preparing the Site ...............................................................................................2-1
Step 2: Installing the Switch ............................................................................................2-2
Step 3: Checking the Installation ....................................................................................2-3
Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch ......................................................................2-4
Step 5: Installing an SFP GBIC Module ..........................................................................2-5
Step 6 Installing Device as Stand-alone or Stack Master ...............................................2-5
Step 7: Applying AC Power ............................................................................................2-7
Step 8: Managing the Switch via a Web Browser/PC Utility for Initial Configuration ......2-7
Chapter 3 
Physical Description
Front and Back Panel Configuration ...............................................................................3-1
LED Designations ...........................................................................................................3-3
Device Hardware Interfaces ...........................................................................................3-5
Appendix A 
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart ................................................................................................... A-1
Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions ....................................................................... A-2

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Appendix B 
Technical Specifications
Index

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About This Guide
Congratulations on the purchase of the NETGEAR Smart Switch. The NETGEAR® Installation
Manual 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
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Italics Books, CDs, URL names
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Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the
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personal injury or death.
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.

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•Scope. This manual is written for the GS700TPS according to these specifications:
Product Version GS700TPS Smart Switch
Manual Publication Date April 2009
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Revision History
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Chapter 1
Introduction
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 GS700TPS Smart Switch and provides the following
information:
•“Overview”
•“Switch Features”
•“Package Contents”
Overview
This Installation Guide is for the following NETGEAR Smart Switches:
• GS724TPS - This product offers support for 24 ports of 10/100/1000M (Base-T) and four
Form-factor slots which support 10/100/1000 (1000Base-SX/LX/FX) SFP. This product
supports the added feature of Power over Ethernet (PoE).
• GS748TPS - This product offers support for 48 ports of 10/100/1000M (Base-T) and four
Form-factor slots which support 10/100/1000 (1000Base-SX/LX/FX) SFP. This product
supports the added feature of Power over Ethernet (PoE).
You can make high-speed connections using the Gigabit ports. For example:
• Connecting to a network backbone
• Linking to high-speed servers
• Providing 10/100/1000 copper and fiber connectivity
The GS700TPS 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), you can view the switch’s many features and use
them in a simple and intuitive manner. The switch’s management features include configuration

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for port and switch information, VLAN for traffic control, port trunking for increased bandwidth,
and 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 GS700TPS 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.

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The NETGEAR Smart Switch can be used as a desktop to build a small network that enables 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 1-1
Switch Features
The following list identifies the key features of the NETGEAR Smart Switch.
• On the GS700TPS Smart Switch device there are 48 RJ-45 ports 10/100/1000M auto sensing
Gigabit Ethernet switching ports, four of which are Combo ports.

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• Four 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 four 10/100/1000M auto-sensing Giga
switching ports on each device.
• Two dedicated high speed stacking ports, with minimum stacking bandwidth of 20 Gbps
(aggregate, bi-directional) via the device’s HX Stack ports.
• The following SFP types are supported:
• 1000Base-SX
• 1000Base-LX
• 100Base-FX
• The device supports full Netgear Smart Switch functionality.
• The device provides 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 802.3at (DTE Power via MDI) (Port 1 - 4)
• 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 8K 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.

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• Standard 1U high, rack mountable 19”chassis.
• Fan speed control supported
The GS724TPS supports the following PoE functions:
• Smart Power Managed function handles the power of each port in the event of limited
available power.
• Supports the 24-Port PoE function as follows:
• 15.4W for 12 ports
• 8W for 24 ports
for a total of 192W for PoE. The GS724TPS, using data pairs (RJ-45 1, 2, 3 and 6 pin),
provides power to the PD.
GS748TPS supports the following PoE functions:
• The Smart Power Managed function handles the power of each port in the event of limited
available power.
• Supports the 48-Port PoE functions as follows:
• 15.4W for 24 ports
• 8W for 48 ports
for a total of 384W for PoE. The GS748TPS, using data pairs (RJ-45 1, 2, 3 and 6 pin),
provides power to the PD.
Stacking
A stack can be controlled and managed from a single unit called the master unit. Any other unit
member of the stack is named stack slave.
In particular, firmware can be downloaded from the stack master to the other units in the stack.
A unit serving as Stack Master runs the fully operational software of a switch. In addition, it runs
the master part of the Distributed Switching Application that configures and manages all other
units in the stack. Generally, the master operates the remote Slave’s low-level drivers, thorough
the Distributed Switching application part that is running in the context of the Slave.
During the Stacking setup, the switches will auto-select one as the Stacking Master. All other
devices are named as slave stack members, and assigned a unique Unit ID. One of the slave units is
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stack master in the event of failure of stack master. The master and backup master are assigned
unit IDs of 1 and 2. The Stack Master provides a Single point of control and management as well
as a single interface in which to control and manage the stack.
Switch software is downloaded separately for each stack members. However, all units in the stack
must be running the same software version.
A stack unit can operate in one of the following Modes:
• Standalone unit runs as a general switch. The standalone unit does not run the stacking
application, until it is connected to a stack.
• The Master unit manages the entire stack, and is responsible for the entire stack configuration.
All protocols run in the context of the Master unit. It is responsible to update and synchronize
the Backup master.
• A master-backup unit runs as a slave unit as described above, and in addition, it continuously
monitors the existence and operation of the stack master. If the master unit fails, the master-
backup unit will assume the stack-master role. (“Switchover”).
• A slave unit only runs a slave version of the Distributed Switching Algorithm, which allows
the applications running on the Master unit’s CPU to control and manage the resources of the
slave unit.

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Package Contents
Figure 1-2 shows the NETGEAR Smart Switch package contents.
Figure 1-2
Verify that the package contains the following:
• NETGEAR Smart Switch
• Stacking Cable
• 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
Installation
This chapter describes the installation procedures for your NETGEAR Smart Switch. Switch
installation involves the following steps:
“Step 1: Preparing the Site”
“Step 2: Installing the Switch”
“Step 3: Checking the Installation”
“Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch”
“Step 5: Installing an SFP GBIC Module”
“Step 6 Installing Device as Stand-alone or Stack Master”
“Step 7: Applying AC Power”
“Step 8: Managing the Switch via a Web Browser/PC Utility for Initial Configuration”
Step 1: Preparing the Site
Before installing the switch, ensure the operating environment meets the requirements in the
following table.
Table 2-1. Site Requirements
Characteristics Requirements
Mounting •Desktop installations - Provide a flat table or shelf surface.
•Rack-mount installations - Use a 19-inch (48.3-centimeter) EIA standard equipment
rack that is grounded and physically secure. The rack-mount kit supplied with the switch
is also required.
Access Locate the switch in a position that allows access to the front panel RJ-45 ports, the ability
to view the front panel LEDs, and easy safe access to the power connector.

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Step 2: Installing the Switch
The NETGEAR Smart Switch can be installed on a flat surface or in a standard 19-inch rack.
Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface
The switch ships with four self-adhesive rubber footpads. Stick one rubber footpad on each of the
four concave spaces on the bottom of the switch. The rubber footpads cushion the switch against
shock/vibrations.
Installing the Switch in a Rack
To install the switch in a rack, use the following procedure (and refer to Figure 2-1). To perform
this procedure, you need the 19-inch rack-mount kit supplied with switch.
1. Attach the supplied mounting brackets to the side of the switch.
2. Insert the screws provided in the rack-mount kit through each bracket and into the bracket
mounting holes in the switch.
3. Tighten the screws with a #1 Phillips screwdriver to secure each bracket.
4. Align the mounting holes in the brackets with the holes in the rack, and insert two pan-head
screws with nylon washers through each bracket and into the rack.
Power source Provide a power source within 6 feet (1.8 meters) of the installation location. Power
specifications for the switch are shown in Appendix A, “Troubleshooting”. Ensure the AC
outlet is not controlled by a wall switch, which can accidentally turn off power to the outlet
and the switch.
Environmental •Temperature - Install the switch in a dry area, with ambient temperature between 0 and
50ºC (32 and 122ºF). Keep the switch away from heat sources such as direct sunlight,
warm air exhausts, hot-air vents, and heaters.
•Operating humidity - The installation location should have a maximum relative
humidity of 90%, non-condensing.
•Ventilation - Do not restrict airflow by covering or obstructing air inlets on the sides of
the switch. Keep at least 2 inches (5.08 centimeters) free on all sides for cooling. Be
sure there is adequate airflow in the room or wiring closet where the switch is installed.
•Operating conditions - Keep the switch at least 6 ft. (1.83 m) away from nearest
source of electromagnetic noise, such as a photocopy machine.
Table 2-1. Site Requirements
Characteristics Requirements