NETGEAR GS748T User Manual
GS748T Smart Switch
Hardware Installation
Guide
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10232-01
January 2007
© 2007 by Netgear Inc. All Rights reserved
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Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving 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 appli cation of the product(s) or circuit
layout(s) described herein.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the GS748T Gigabit Smart Switch has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set
out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test
transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however , be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes
in the operating instructions.
The Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipmen t on the market
has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulation s.
and
Voluntary Control Counci l for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the first category (information equipm ent to be used in commercial and/or indu strial areas) and
conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and
Electronic Office Machines that are aimed at prev enting radio interference in commercial and/ or industrial areas.
Consequently, when this equipment is used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto, radio interference may be
caused to equipment such as radios and TV receivers.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Noti ce: Radio Fr equency
Notice
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any i nt erference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NOTE: This equipment has b een tested and found to comply with the lim it s for a Class A digital d e vice, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not instal led and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interf ere n ce to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equip ment of f and on, the user is encou raged to try to corre ct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving an t enna.
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• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance
This is to certify that the NETGEAR GS748T Gigabit Smart Switch is shielded against the generation of radio
interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is de
clared by the application of EN 55024 Class A (CISPR 22).
EN 55 022 and EN 55 024 Statements
This is to certify that the NETGEAR GS748T Gigabit Smart Switch is shielded against the generation of radio interference
in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of
EN 55 022 Class A (CISPR 22) and EN 55 024.
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Note: Warning: This is a Class A product . In a domes tic enviro nment, t his pr oduct may
cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take
appropriate measures.
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus (NETGEAR GS748T Gigabit Smart Switch) does not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise
emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectriqu e du ministère des Communications
Cet appareil numérique (NETGEAR GS74 8T Gigabit Smart S witch) respecte les li mites de bruits rad ioélectriques vi sant
les appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouil la ge radioélectrique du ministère des
Communications du Canada.
Customer Support
For assistance with installing and configuring your NETGEAR system or for questions or problems following
installation:
• Check the NETGEAR Web page at htt p:// www.NETGEAR.com/support
• Call T e chnic a l Support in No rth Am erica at 1-88 8-NE TGEAR. If yo u are outsid e North Amer ica , plea se
refer to the phone numbers listed on the Suppo rt Information Card that was included with your switch.
• Email Technical Support at support@NETGEAR.com.
• Defective or damaged merchandise can be returned to your point-of-purchase re presentative.
Internet/World Wide Web
NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the uniform resource locator (URL) htt p: / /
www.NETGEAR.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are
required.
FCC Requirements for Operation in the United S tates
FCC Information to User This product does not contain any user-serviceable components and is to be
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used with approved antennas only. Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approv al s
FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure This equipm en t co mplies with FCC radiat ion ex pos ure lim its set
forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in
conjunction with any other ante nna or transm itte r.
FCC Declaration Of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 4500 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA
95054, declare under our sole responsibility that the model FS728TP: ProSafe™ 24 Port 10/100 Smart
Switch with 4 Gigabit Ports and 24 Port PoE complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: a) This device may not cause harmful interference and b) This device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation."
Product and Publication Details
Model Number: GS748T
Publication Date: January 2007
Product Family: Smart Switch
Product Name: GS748T Gigabit Smart Switch
Home or Business Product: Business
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10232-01
Publication Version Number: 1.0
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Contents
About This Manual
Chapter 1
Introduction
Overview ............................ ...... ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. ............. .........1-2
Features .........................................................................................................................1-3
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................1-5
Chapter 2
Physical Description
Front and Back Panels .............................................................................................2-1
10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ports ...............................................................................2-2
SFP GBIC Module ....................................................................................................2-2
LED Descriptions ............................................................................................................2-2
Reset Button ............................................................................................................2-3
Restore Factory Defaults Button ..............................................................................2-4
Chapter 3
Applications
Desktop Switching ....................................................................................................3-1
Backbone Switching .................................................................................................3-2
Chapter 4
Installation
Step 2: Installing the Switch ............................................................................................4-2
Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface .....................................................................4-2
Installing the Switch in a Rack .................................................................................4-2
Step 3: Checking the Installation ....................................................................................4-3
Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch ......................................................................4-3
Step 5: Installing a SFP GBIC Module ............................................................................4-4
Step 6: Applying AC Power ............................................................................................4-5
Step 7: Management through a Web Browser or Utility Program (Initial Configuration) .4-6
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Appendix A
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart ............................................................................................. A-1
Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions ....................................................................... A-2
Network Adapter Cards ........................................................................................... A-2
Configuration ............... ................................ ................................ .......................... .. A-2
Switch Integrity ........................................................................................................ A-2
Appendix B
Technical Specifications
Appendix C
Glossary
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About This Manual
The NETGEAR® GS748T Smart Switch™ Hardware Installation Guide describes how to install,
configure, and troubleshoot the GS748T Gigabit Smart Switch. The information in this manual is
intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.
Conventions, Fo rm ats, and Sc op e
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
• Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
Italics Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names
Bold User input
Fixed Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses
• Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: This is a warning of possible malfunction or damage to the equipment.
Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in
personal injury or death.
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• Scope. This manual is written for the GS748T Smart Switch according to these specifications:
Product Version GS748T Gigabit Smart Switch
Manual Publication Date January 2007
.
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at
http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/GS748T.asp.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR GS748T Gigabit Smart Switch! Your
NETGEAR Switch is a state-of-the-art, high-performance, IEEE-compliant network solution
designed for users who requir e a lar ge number of po rts and want the power of Gigabit conne ctivity
to eliminate bott lenecks, boos t performance , and increase productivit y . Th ere are 48 twi sted-paired
ports with 4 SFP GBIC slots on the front pane l of t he swi tc h which suppo rt non-s to p 10/100/1000
networks. To simplify installation, the switch is shipped ready for use out of the box.
This chapter provides the following information:
•Overview
•Switch Features
• Package contents
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Overview
Your NETGEAR GS748T Gigabit Smart Switch provides 48 twisted-pair ports with four built-in
Small Form Factor (SFP) GBIC slots that support nonstop 10/100/1000M fiber networks. Using
these Gigabit slots, you can create high-speed connections to a server or network backbone. For
example, you can:
• Connect switches to each other with high-speed links
• Link to high-speed servers
• Provide 10/100/1000 copper and fiber connectivity
Your GS748T Gigabit Smart Switch also provides the benefit of administrative management with
a complete package of features for the observation, configuration, and control of your 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. There is also an easy to use switch management utility
that runs on a PC. The switch’s management features include configuration for port and switch
information, VLAN for tra ffi c control , port tr unking for increas ed bandwid th, and Cla ss of Ser vice
(CoS) for traffic prioritization. These features, and more, enable you better to understand and
control your network.
Your NETGEAR GS748T Gigabit Smart Switch ca n be free-standing or r ack -moun ted in a wiring
closet or equipment roo m. It is IEEE-c ompliant and of fers low latenc y for high- speed networki ng.
It includes 48 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports with 4 SFP GBIC slots. All ports can
automatically negotiate to the highest speed. Th is capability makes the sw itch ideal for
environments that have a mix of Et hernet, Fa st Ethern et, and Giga bit Ether net device s. In addit ion,
all 10/100/1000 Mbps ports operate in half- or full-duplex mode, increasing the maximum
bandwidth of each connection to either 20 Mbps, 200 Mbps, or 2000 Mbps, respectively. The
maximum segment length is 328 feet (100 meters) over Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP)
cable.
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Features
The following list identifies the key features of the NETGEAR GS748T Gigabit Smart Switch.
• Forty-eight 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing Gigabit-Ethernet switching ports
• Four SFP GBIC combo Gigabit Ethernet slots for optional fiber connectivity
•Reset Button
• Factory Defaults Button
• Administrative switch management
• IEEE 802.1Q Tag VLAN with up to 48 VIDs ranging in 2 to 4K
• IEEE 802.1p QoS support, two priority queues per port
• Port-based VLAN with up to 48 groups; any one port can belong to different VLAN
groups
• IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation support
• Embedded HTTP server for Web-based management
• Supports port-setting function, enabling user to enable/disable each port, and set speed,
duplex mode and device flow control
• Auto-Discovery su pport with applicat ion progra m for discovering and managing the smar t
switches on the network
• Flash upgrade, configuration backup/restore, and factory reset
• Full compatibility with IEEE standards:
• IEEE 802.3i (10BASE-T)
• IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX)
• IEEE 802.3z/ab (1000BASE-X, 1000Base-T)
• IEEE 802.3x (full-duplex flow control)
• Auto-sense and auto-negotiate for all ports
• Auto Uplink on all ports for the right connection sense
• Integrated address Look-Up Engine supports 8K absolute MAC addresses
• Full- and half-duplex functions for all 10/100/1000 ports
• Store-and-Forward transmission to remove bad packets from the network
• Active flow control to minimize packet loss/frame drops:
• Half-duplex back-pressure control
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