
The GS504 Gigabit Fiber Switch is a high performance network switch that provides back-
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1000
Gigabit Fiber Switch
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GS504
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bone connectivity for po we r workg r oups,data centers,and server farms.It delivers the powe r
of Gigabit Ethernet to speed up network performance while preserving ease of use and plug
and play installation for the small business users. Once again,NETGEAR is making the
latest network technology available and affordable
for the small business market.
4 full-duplex Gigabit fiber ports
This network switch provides high-performance 
backbone connectivity between workgroups, data 
centers, and server farms. Multiple 100 Mbps users 
can concurrently access the backbone and servers 
without network congestion.
Powerful network switch
The GS504 is a nonblocking switch providing an 
aggregate throughput of up to 5.9 million packets 
per second and supporting 8,000 users or devices 
on the network.It uses multimode fiber optics 
technology to provide high security and a network 
reach of up to 260 meters.
Easy to install and use
The unit is plug and play with no software to 
install and no complicated options to configure. 
It preserves 10 and 100 Mbps Ethernet investment 
via 10/100 switches with Gigabit uplink ports 
such as the NETGEAR FS509 and FS518, and 
is compatible with all major network software 
and protocols.
Free 24-hour phone support
Free 7x24 technical support provided in English, 
with local language support during office hours in 
selected countries.This service ensures support 
when you need it.
KEY FEATURES
•4 full-duplex Gigabit
fiber ports
• Powerful network
switch
• Easy to install and use
• Free 24-hour phone
support
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PACKAGE 
CONTENTS
•Switch
• Power cord 
• Rack-mount kit
• User guide
• Warranty card 
• Support phone card
NETGEAR Inc. 
A Bay Networks Company 
4401 Great America Parkway 
Santa Clara,CA 95054 
USA
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR 
www.NETGEARinc.com
Technical Support
Australia 1800-14-20-46 
Austria 00800-06384327 
Denmark 808-82179 
Finland 0800-111-036 
France 0800-771-753 
Germany 00800-06384327 
Holland 0800-023-0981 
Japan 0120-66-5402 
Korea 00308-11-0319 
New Zealand 0800 444 626 
Norway 800-12041 
Sweden 020-790086 
Switzerland 00800-06384327 
UK 171-571-5120 
US/Canada 1-800-211-2069
August 1999
Key
1000 Mbps 
100 Mbps 
10 Mbps
PORT
16
10/100Mbps
Fast Ethernet Switch
SPECIFICATIONS
PCs PCs
Standards Compliance
IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet
Network Port
Four Gigabit duplex SC connector for 62.5/125 or 50/125 multimode fiber
Status LEDs
Unit power 
Per network port link,activity, full duplex/collision
Dimensions
W 330 mm (13”) 
D 207 mm (8.2”) 
H 43 mm (1.7”)
Weight
2.4 kg (5.3 lb)
AC power
25 W 100-240 volt AC 
Localized power cord for North America,Japan,UK, Europe,Australia
Performance (64 byte packets)
Filter rate 1,480,000 packet per sec 
Forward rate 1,480,000 packet per sec 
Latency 30 usec max 
MAC addresses 8,000
Environmental Specifications
Operating temperature:0°C to 40°C 
Operating humidity:90% max. relative humidity,non-condensing
Electromagnetic Compliance
CE mark,commercial 
FCC Part 15 Class A 
VCCI Class A 
EN 55022 (CISPR 22),Class A, EN 50082-1 
C-Tick 
TUV EN 60950
Safety Agency Approvals
UL listed (UL 1950)/cUL 
IEC950/EN60950
Warranty
Switch - 5 years 
Power supply - 1 years
NETGEAR™is a trademark of Bay Networks,Inc.Other brand and product 
names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. 
Information is subject to change without notice.All right reserved.
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GS504 switch
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GS504SX
FS509 switchFS518 switch
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Fast Ethernet Switch
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