Netgear GS716T Installation Manual

Hardware Installation Guide

GS716T, GS724T and GS748T Gigabit Smart Switch

Hardware Installation Guide

July 2019
202-11329-02

NETGEAR, Inc.
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GS716T, GS724T and GS748T Gigabit Smart Switch

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Publication Part Number Version Publish Date Comments

202-11329-01 1.0 September 2013 First publication

202-11329-02 2.0 July 2019 Removed CD

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Chapter 2 Physical Description

GS716T/GS724T Front Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

GS716T/GS724T Back Panel Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

GS748T Front Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

GS748T Back Panel Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

LED Designations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Port LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

System LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Device Hardware Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

RJ-45 Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

SFP GBIC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Factory Defaults Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Chapter 3 Applications

Desktop Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Backbone Switching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Chapter 4 Installation

Step 1: Prepare the Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Step 2: Install the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Install the Switch on a Flat Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Install the Switch in a Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Step 3: Check the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Step 4: Connect Devices to the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Step 5: Install an SFP GBIC Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Step 6: Apply AC Power. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Step 7: Manage the Switch using a Web Browser or the Smart Control Center Utility
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Appendix A Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Network Adapter Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Switch Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Auto-Negotiation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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Appendix B Technical Specifications

Appendix C Notification of Compliance

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1Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of the GS716T,GS724T,GS748T Series Smart Switch. This
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.
The front panel of the switch has 16/24/48 twisted-paired ports that support nonstop
10/100/1000 networks. The front panel also has 2 SFP ports that support 1000M optical
modules. To simplify installation, the switch is shipped ready for use out of the box.

The GS716Tv3, GS724Tv4, GS748Tv5 Cost Down Hardware Installation Guide describes
how to install and power on the Smart Switch. The information in this manual is intended for
readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.

This chapter serves as an introduction to the Smart Switch and provides the following
information:

• Overview

• Features

• Package Contents

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Overview

This Installation Guide is for the following NETGEAR Smart Switches:

• GS716Tv3 – This product offers support for 16 ports of 10/100/1000 Mbps and two
Form-factor slots, which support 1000 (1000BASE-SX/LX) Mbps Small Form-factor
Pluggable (SFP).

• GS724Tv4 – This product offers support for 24 ports of 10/100/1000 and two Form-factor
slots, which support 1000 (1000BASE-SX/LX) Mbps SFP.

• GS748Tv5 – This product provides 48 twisted-pair ports with four built-in Small Form
Factor (SFP) GBIC slots (two SFP slots are combo ports) that support nonstop 1000M
fiber networks.

Using Gigabit ports, high-speed connections can be made to a server or network backbone.
For example:

• Connect switches to each other with high-speed links

• Linking to high-speed servers

• Providing 10/100/1000 Mbps copper and fiber connectivity

These Smart Switches also provide 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 and switch information, VLAN for traffic control, port trunking for
increased bandwidth, IPv6 Management support to enable IPv6 operation over the network
port, IPv6 QoS, IPv6 ACL and Class of Service (CoS) for traffic prioritization. These features
provide better understanding and control of the network. Initial discovery of these switches on
the network requires the Smart Control Center program, a utility that runs on a computer.

These Smart Switches 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-duplex 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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Features

• GS716Tv3/GS724Tv4 has 16/24 10/100/1000Mbps ethernet copper ports and 2
dedicated 1000Mbps fiber ports.

• GS748Tv5 has 48 10/100/1000Mbps ethernet copper port, 2 Combo ports and 2
dedicated 1000Mbps fiber ports.

• The following SFP types are supported:

• 1000BASE-SX

• 1000BASE-LX

• 100BASE-FX (for combo ports on GS748T only)

• 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)

• 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 16K Media Access Control (MAC) addresses.

• Full-duplex 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.

• Standard NETGEAR 7xx series chassis.

• NETGEAR Green product series power-saving features:

• Automatic power consumption adjustment based on the RJ-45 cable length.

• Per port automatic power down when the port link is down.

• Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), defined by IEEE 802.3az, supports operation in a Low

Power Mode.

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Package Contents

Figure 1 shows the package contents of the NETGEAR GS716Tv3 and GS724Tv4 and
GS748Tv5 Series Smart Switch.

Reset

ProSafe 24 Port 10/100/1000 Mbps Smart Switch

PWR

Link/ACT

Green(1000M)

SPD

Yellow(100M)

FDX
Link/ACT
SPD
FDX

Figure 1. Package Contents

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

• Quick Installation guide

• W

arranty/Support Information Card

If any item is missing or damaged, contact the place of purchase immediately

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2Physical Description

This chapter describes the NETGEAR Smart Switch hardware features. Topics include:

• GS716T/GS724T Front Panel Configuration

• GS716T/GS724T Back Panel Configuration

• GS748T Front Panel Configuration

• GS748T Back Panel Configuration

• LED Designations

• Device Hardware Interfaces

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GS716T/GS724T Front Panel Configuration

The GS716T/GS724T has 16/24 10/100/1000 Mbps copper port and two dedicated 1000

Mbps SFP fiber ports. Every RJ-45 port is capable of sensing the line speed and negotiating
the operation duplex mode with the link partner automatically

Figure 2 illustrates the NETGEAR GS716T Smart Switch front panel:

System LEDs

ProSafe 16 Port 10/100/1000Mbps Smart Switch

Reset

PWR

Link/ACT

SPD
FDX
Link/ACT
SPD
FDX

Green(1000M)
Yellow(100M)

10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Ports

SFP Ports

Figure 2. GS716T Front Panel

Figure 3 illustrates the NETGEAR GS724T Smart Switch front panel:

System LEDs

10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Ports

SFP Ports

Figure 3. GS724T Front Panel

The front panel contains the following:

• 16/24 RJ-45 connectors for 10/100/1000 Mbps auto sensing Gigabit Ethernet switching
ports.

• T

wo SFP slots for SFP modules supporting 1000 (1000BASE-SX/LX) Mbps SFP.

• Reset button to restart the device.

• Recessed default reset button to restore the device back to the factory defaults.

• Port LEDs

• System LEDs

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GS716T/GS724T Back Panel Configuration

Figure 4 illustrates the NETGEAR GS716T/GS724T Smart Switch back panel:

Power Connector

Figure 4. GS716T/GS724T Back Panel

The back panel contains the following:

• A 100-240V
accommodating the supplied power cord.

AC/50-60 Hz universal input, which is a standard AC power receptacle for

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GS748T Front Panel Configuration

The GS748T has 48 10/100/1000 Mbps copper ports, two 1000 Mbps SFP combo ports, and

two dedicated 1000 Mbps SFP fiber ports. The SFP combo ports are shared with copper
ports 47 and 48. If the SFP combo ports are in use, copper ports 47 and 48 are inactive.
Every RJ-45 port is capable of sensing the line speed and negotiating the operation duplex
mode with the link partner automatically

Figure 5 illustrates the NETGEAR GS748T Smart Switch front panel:

System LEDs

10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Ports

Figure 5. GS748T Front Panel

The front panel contains the following:

• 48 RJ-45 connectors for 10/100/1000 Mbps auto sensing Gigabit Ethernet switching
ports.

• T

wo SFP combo Gigabit Ethernet switching ports

• T

wo dedicated 1000 Mbps SFP Gigabit Ethernet switching ports

• Reset button to restart the device.

• Recessed default reset button to restore the device back to the factory defaults.

• Link, Speed, and

• Power and F

Activity LEDs for each port

AN status LED

SFP Ports

GS748T Back Panel Configuration

Figure 6 illustrates the NETGEAR GS748T Smart Switch back panel:

Figure 6. GS748T Back Panel

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Power Connector