Netgear GS716T Quick Start Manual

GS716T/GS724T

Hardware Installation Guide

350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA

August 2012
202-10510-03
v2.0

GS716T/GS724T Gigabit Smart Switch

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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 Comments

202-10510-03 2.0 August 2012 Second publication

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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

Chapter 2 Physical Description

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

GS716T Front and Back Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

GS724T Front and Back Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

LED Designations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Port LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

System LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Device Hardware Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

RJ-45 Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

SFP GBIC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Factory Defaults Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Chapter 3 Applications

Desktop Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Chapter 4 Installation

Step 1: Prepare the Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Step 2: Install the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Install the Switch on a Flat Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Install the Switch in a Rack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Step 3: Check the Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Step 4: Connect Devices to the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Step 5: Install an SFP GBIC Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Step 6: Apply AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Step 7: Manage the Switch using a Web Browser or the Smart Control

Center Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Appendix A Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Network Adapter Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Switch Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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Auto-Negotiation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Appendix B Technical Specifications

Appendix C Notification of Compliance

Index

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1. Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of the NETGEAR Smart Switch. 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 Smart Switch and provides the following
information:

•

Overview

•

Features

•

Package Contents

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GS716T/GS724T Gigabit Smart Switch

Overview

This Installation Guide is for the following NETGEAR Smart Switches:

• GS716T – This product offers support for 16 ports of 10/100/1000 Mbps and two

Form-factor slots, which support 1000 (1000BASE-SX/LX)/100 Mbps Small Form-factor
Pluggable (SFP).

• GS724T – This product offers support for 24 ports of 10/100/1000 and two Form-factor

slots, which support 1000 (1000BASE-SX/LX)/100 Mbps SFP.

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

• Linking to high-speed servers

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

The 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), 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 the switch on the
network requires the Smart Control Center program, a utility that runs on a computer.

The 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-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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GS716T/GS724T Gigabit Smart Switch

Features

The following list identifies the key features of the NETGEAR Smart Switch.

• 16/24 RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps auto sensing Giga switching ports.

• 2 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 last four 10/100/1000
Mbps auto sensing Giga switching ports on each device. If both devices are plugged in,
the fiber connection is active, with fiber port taking priority if both are connected. The
following SFP types are supported:

• 1000BASE-SX

• 1000BASE-LX

• 100BASE-FX

• 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 8K 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 1U high, rack-mountable 17-inch chassis.

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Package Contents

MODEL

GS724T

ProSafe 24 Port Gigabit Smart Switch

23F 24F
Link/
ACT

Link/
ACT

Factory
Defaults

ResetPWR

57911

6810

12

17 19 21 23T

18 20 22 24T

LINK/ACT
SPD
FDX

LINK/ACT
SPD
FDX

18172019222124

23

Yellow (100M)

Green (1000M)

Uplink

™

Auto

214365871091211141316

15

®

13

24

13 1 5

14 16

GS716T/GS724T Gigabit Smart Switch

Figure 1

shows the package contents of the NETGEAR GS716T and GS724T Series Smart

Switch.

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

• Smart Switch Resource CD with Smart Control Center 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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2. Physical Description

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

•

GS716T Front and Back Panel Configuration

•

GS724T Front and Back Panel Configuration

•

LED Designations

•

Device Hardware Interfaces

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GS716T/GS724T Gigabit Smart Switch

MODEL

GS716T

ProSafe 16 Port Gigabit Smart Switch

15F 16F
Link/
ACT

Link/
ACT

Factory

Defaults

ResetPWR

1357

2468

9111315T

10 12 14 16T

®

LINK/ACT
SPD
FDX

LINK/ACT
SPD
FDX

214365871091211141316

15

Yellow (100M)

Green (1000M)

Uplink

™

Auto

System LEDs

SFP Ports

10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Ports

100-240V ~ 50-60Hz

Power Connector

GS716T Front and Back Panel Configuration

The GS716T is a 24-port 10/100/1000 Mbps + 2 SFP Combo ports Smart Switch. 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:

Figure 2. GS716T Front Panel

The front panel contains the following:

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

ports.

• Two SFP slots for SFP modules supporting 1000 (1000BASE-SX/LX)/100 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

Figure 3

illustrates the NETGEAR GS716T Smart Switch back panel:

Figure 3. GS716T Back Panel

The back panel contains the following:

• A 100-240VAC/50-60 Hz universal input, which is a standard AC power receptacle for

accommodating the supplied power cord.

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GS716T/GS724T Gigabit Smart Switch

MODEL

GS724T

ProSafe 24 Port Gigabit Smart Switch

23F 24F
Link/
ACT

Link/
ACT

Factory

Defaults

ResetPWR

57911

6810

12

17 19 21 23 T

18 20 22 24T

LINK/ACT
SPD
FDX

LINK/ACT
SPD
FDX

18172019222124

23

Yellow (100 M)

Green (1000M)

Uplink

™

Auto

214365871091211141316

15

®

13

24

13 15

14 16

System LEDs

SFP Ports

10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Ports

100-240V ~ 50-60Hz

Power Connector

GS724T Front and Back Panel Configuration

The GS724T is a 24-port 10/100/1000 Mbps Smart Switch + 2 SFP Combo ports switch.
Every RJ-45 port is capable of sensing the line speed and negotiating the operation duplex
mode with the link partner automatically

Figure 4

illustrates the NETGEAR GS724T Smart Switch front panel:

Figure 4. GS724T Front Panel

The front panel contains the following:

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

ports.

• Two slots for SFP slots for SFP modules supporting 1000 (1000BASE-SX/LX)/100 Mbps

SFP.

• Reset button to restart the device.

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

• System LEDs

Figure 5

illustrates the NETGEAR GS724T Smart Switch back panel:

Figure 5. GS724T Back Panel

The back panel contains the following:

• A 100-240VAC/50-60 Hz universal input, which is a standard AC power receptacle for

accommodating the supplied power cord.

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