NETGEAR ProSafe GSM5212P Manual

350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
September 2011
202-10889-01
v1.0
Managed Switch
Hardware Installation Guide
Models:
GSM5212P
GSM7212F
GSM7212P
GSM7224P

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Statement of Conditions
To improve 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.
Revision History
Publication Part Number Version Publish Date
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Front Panels and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Rear Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Unpacking the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Select a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Install the Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Check the Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Connect to Power and Check the LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
SFP Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Connecting Equipment to the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
RJ-45 Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Connecting a Console to the Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Appendix A Technical Specifications
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Appendix B Default Configuration Settings
Appendix C Notification of Compliance

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1. Introduction
The NETGEAR ProSafe GSM5212P, GSM7212F, GSM7212P, and GSM7224P managed
switches provide state-of-the-art, high-performance, IEEE-compliant network solutions. They
include powerful management features that you can use to eliminate bottlenecks, boost
performance, and increase productivity. This guide describes hardware installation and basic
troubleshooting for these managed switches.
This switches can be free-standing, wall mounted, or rack-mounted in a wiring closet or an
equipment room. For information about features for each product, see the NETGEAR website at
http://www.netgear.com.
Front Panels and LEDs
The following figures show the front panels of the GSM5212P, GSM7212F, GSM7212P, and
GSM7224P switches. The front panel contains LEDs, a Reset button, a USB flash port, RJ45
ports, copper (RJ45)/fiber (SFP) combo ports, and USB console selection slide switch, amd
USB console port.
Figure 1. GSM5212P Front Panel
LEDs
R
eset button SFP Ports
PoE Ports
USB Port Console Port
Console Selection Switch

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Figure 2. GSM7212F Front Panel
LEDs
Reset button
SFP Ports
PoE Ports
USB Port
Console Port
Console Selection Switch
Figure 3. GSM7212P Front Panel
LEDs
Reset button SFP Ports
PoE Ports
USB Port
Console Port
Console Selection Switch
Figure 4. GSM7224P Front Panel
LEDs
Reset button RJ45 and Fiber Ports
USB Port
Console Port
Console Selection Switch

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Table 1. LED Descriptions
LED Description
Power Solid green: Internal power supply operating normally and supplying power to the
switch
Solid yellow: The system is in boot-up stage
Blinking yellow: Power module is present but has failed
Off: Power is disconnected.
Fan Solid green: The fan is operating normally
Solid yellow: The fan has failed
Off: No fan is detected
RPS Solid Green: RPS connected (Using internal power supply’s power)
Solid Yellow: The internal power supply has failed and the RPS is providing power
to switch.
Blinking Yellow: RPS is present but RPS has failed
Off: RPS Disconnected
Note: only for GSM7212F,GSM7212P,GSM7224P
PD Solid Green: PD port 1 is connected to PSE getting 802.3at specified power
Blinking Green: PD port 1 is connected to PSE getting 802.3af specified power
Off: PD port 1 is not connected to PSE
Note: only for GSM5212P
Max PoE Solid Yellow: Indicates less than 7W of PoE power is available
Blinking Yellow: Indicates the PoE MAX LED was active in the previous two
minutes
Off: There is at least 7W of PoE power available for another device
SPD/Link/ACT
(RJ45 port) OFF: No link is established on the port
Solid Green: A valid 1000Mbps link is established on the port
Blinking Green: Packets transmission or reception is occurring on the port at
1000Mbps
Solid Yellow: A valid 10/100Mbps link is established on the port
Blinking Yellow: Packets transmission or reception is occurring on the port at
10/100Mbps
Note: If combo port media change to fiber, the Ethernet LED will change to OFF
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Rear Panels
The rear panels have a console port, a redundant power supply connector (only for
GSM7212F, GSM7212P, and GSM7224P), and a standard AC power receptacle for the
supplied power cord.
PoE OFF: No PoE powered device (PD) connected
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 power available
- PoE current exceeds PD's classification
- Out of proper voltage (44 ~ 57 VDC for af, 50~57 VDC for at)
Link/ACT
(RJ45 port) OFF: No link is established on the port Solid Green: A valid link is established on the port
Blinking Green: Packets transmission or reception is occurring on the port
Note: On the GSM7212F, if a combo port media changes to fiber, the copper port
LED will change to OFF status.
SPD (RJ45 port) OFF: No link is established on the port
Solid Green: A valid 1000Mbps link is established on the port
Solid Yellow: A valid 10/100Mbps link is established on the por.
Note: On the GSM7212F, if a combo port media changes to fiber, the copper port
LED will change to OFF status
PoE-PD OFF: No PSE is connected or connected but has failed
Solid Green: The PSE is connected and get 30W power from PSE successfully
Solid Yellow: The PSE is connected and get 15.4W power from PSE successfully
Note: only for GSM5212P port 1 and 2
SPD/Link/ACT
(SFP port) Off: No SFP/SFP+ module link is established on the port Solid green: A valid 1000Mbps SFP+ module link is established on the port
Blinking green: The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 1000Mbps
Solid yellow: A valid 100Mbps SFP module link is established on the port
Blinking yellow: Packet transmission or reception is occurring on the port at
100Mbps
Note:If combo port media change to Copper, the SFP port LED will change to OFF
status.
Table 1. LED Descriptions (Continued)
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Figure 5. GSM5212P Rear Panel
Figure 6. GSM7212F, GSM7212P, and GSM7224P Rear Panels
Safety Instructions
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.
• 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 may expose you to electrical shock. Only a trained service
technician should service 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:
AC Power
Connector
Lock Console Port
AC Power
Connector
Lock
Console
Port Power Supply
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RPS

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- The power cable, extension cable, or plug is damaged.
- An object has fallen into the product.
- The product has been exposed to water.
- The product has been 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 help avoid damaging your system, be sure that the voltage selection switch (if
provided) on the power supply is set to match the power available at your location:
- 115 volts (V), 60 hertz (Hz) in most of North and South America and some Far
Eastern countries such as South Korea and Taiwan
- 100 V, 50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V, 60 Hz in western Japan
- 230 V, 50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East
• Also, be sure that attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the power
available in your location.
• Use only approved power cables. If you have not been provided with a power cable for
your system or for any AC powered option intended for your system, purchase a power
cable that is approved for use in your country. The power cable must be rated for the
product and for the voltage and current marked on the product's electrical ratings label.
The voltage and current rating of the cable should 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).

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• 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.