NETGEAR M4200 Series Manual

NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134, USA
January 2020
202-12077-01
Hardware Installation Guide
ProSAFE Managed Switch Series M4200
Hardware Installation Guide

Managed Switch Series M4200
Hardware Installation Guide2
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See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
Do not use this device outdoors. The PoE source is intended for intra building connection only.
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Revision History
Publication Part Number Publish Date Comments
202-12077-01 January 2020 The CD is no longer shipped with product. Removed info on
CD.
Updated branding.
Updated support and compliance section.
202-11605-02 December 2015 Added information to Safety Instructions and Warnings on
page 7.
202-11605-01 December 2015 First publication.

Contents | 4
Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Safety Instructions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Chapter 2 Hardware Overview
Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Front Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Back Panel and Bottom Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Switch Hardware Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
RJ-45 Ports for 100M/1G/2.5/5GBASE-T Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
10GBASE-X SFP+ Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
OOB 1G Ethernet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Mini USB Console Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
RJ-45 RS232 Console Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Chapter 3 Installation
Step 1: Prepare the Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Step 2: Protect Against Electrostatic Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Step 3: Unpack the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Step 4: Install the Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Install the Switch on a Flat Surface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Attach the Switch to a Wall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Attach the Switch to a Rectangular Pole or Table Leg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Attach the Switch to a Round Pole or Table Leg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Install the Switch in a Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Step 5: Check the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Optional Step 6: Install SFP Transceiver Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Step 7: Apply AC Power and Check the LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Optional Step 8: Connect a Console to the Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Appendix A Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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1Introduction
The NETGEAR®ProSAFE®Managed Switch Series M4200 is an Ethernet access layer switch
that provides combined 1G, 2.5G, 5G, and 10G ports for 802.11ac Wave 2 access points and
NBASE-T endpoints.
This hardware installation guide complements the installation guide that came with your switch.
This chapter serves as an introduction to the ProSAFE Managed Switch Series M4200 and
includes the following sections:
•Hardware Overview
•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/managed.
For switch documentation, visit downloadcenter.netgear.com.
Note: In this manual, the ProSAFE Managed Switch Series M4200 is
referred to as the switch.

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Hardware Overview
The ProSAFE Managed Switch Series M4200 consists of a single model, the
M4200-10MG-POE+ switch.
This model provides six 100M/1G/2.5GBASE-T RJ-45 PoE ports, two
100M/1G/2.5G/5GBASE-T RJ-45 PoE ports, and two 10GBASE-X fiber SFP+ uplink ports in
a full-width chassis that can be freestanding, attached to a wall, round pole, or even a table
leg, or installed in a 1U rack.
A typical use of this switch is as a 10G aggregation switch for 802.11ac Wave 2 access points
and NBASE-T endpoints at the WiFi edge of a campus network or a network of a midsize
organization. The switch is IEEE compliant and offers low latency for high-speed networking.
Hardware Features
The switch includes the following key hardware features:
•The switch provides following traffic ports:
-Six 100M/1G/2.5GBASE-T RJ-45 PoE ports
-Two 100M/1G/2.5G/5GBASE-T RJ-45 PoE ports
-Two dedicated 10GBASE-X fiber SFP+ uplink ports
•90G switching fabric (all ports line-rate).
•One out-of-band 1G Ethernet port.
•One RJ-45 RS232 console port.
•One mini-USB console port.
•One regular USB port for connection to a storage device.
•Full-width chassis for desktop operation, wall operation, rack-mounting in a wiring closet
or equipment room, or attachable almost anywhere with a mount.
•Full compatibility with IEEE standards:
-IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX)
-IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T)
-IEEE 802.3an (10GBASE-T)
-IEEE 802.3z (1000BASE-X)
-IEEE 802.3 Clause 49 (10GBASE-LR and 10GBASE-SR)
-IEEE802.3ae (10GBASE Ethernet)
-IEEE802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet)
-IEEE 802.3x (Full-duplex flow control)
-IEEE 802.1af (PoE)

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-IEEE 802.1at (PoE+)
-IEEE 802.3bz (NBASE-T)
•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 16K 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 IEEE802.3az standard
-For 1GBASE-T ports, per-port automatic change to a lower power mode when the
port link is down
•Support for Power over Ethernet (PoE+).
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% 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 may 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.

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-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.
•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.

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•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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2Hardware Overview
This chapter describes the switch hardware features.
The chapter includes the following sections:
•Hardware Description
•Switch Hardware Interface

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Hardware Description
This section describes the switch hardware features.
Front Panel
The switch provides six 100M/1G/2.5GBASE-T RJ-45 PoE ports, two
100M/1G/2.5G/5GBASE-T RJ-45 PoE ports, and two 10GBASE-X fiber SFP+ uplink ports.
The following figure illustrates the front panel.
Power and Fan LEDs
AC power receptacle
Reset button
Mini USB console port
USB port
OOB port
10GBASE-X SFP+ ports
RJ-45 RS232 console port
100M/1G/2.5G/5GBASE-T PoE+ ports
100M/1G/2.5GBASE-T PoE+ ports
Figure 1. Front panel
From left to right, the front panel provides the following components:
•Power and Fan system LEDs (see LEDs on page 12)
•Recessed Reset button
•One mini USB console port
•One USB 2.0 port
•One RJ-45 RS232 (115200, N, 8, 1) console port
•One out-of-band (OOB) 1G Ethernet port with a left LED that indicates the speed and a
right LED that indicates the activity (see LEDs on page 12)
•Two dedicated 10GBASE-X SFP+ ports (1 and 2), each with a combined speed/activity
LED (see LEDs on page 12)
•Two independent 100M/1G/2.5G/5GBASE-T RJ-45 PoE ports (3 and 4), each with a left
LED that indicates the PoE status and a right LED that functions as the combined
speed/activity LED (see LEDs on page 12)
•Six independent 100M/1G/2.5GBASE-T RJ-45 PoE ports (5 through 10), each with a left
LED that indicates the PoE status and a right LED that functions as the combined
speed/activity LED (see LEDs on page 12)