NETGEAR GSM7248, GSM7224 User Manual
Managed Layer 2
Switches GSM7224 and
GSM7248 Hardware
Installation Guide
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria Drive
Sant Jose, CA 95134 USA
202-10351-02
July 2009
© 2009 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
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product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
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 application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR ProSafe™ 24-Port L2 Managed Switch with Static Routing GSM7224 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.
It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR ProSafe™ 48-Port L2 Managed Switch with Static Routing GSM7248 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.
Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and
has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This is Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information
Te chnology Equipment (VCCI). If th is equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio interference may occur, in
which case, the user may be required to take corrective actions.”
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency 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 interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, 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 installed and
used in accordance with the instruct ions, may cause harmf ul interference 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 equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from the one to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Rad io Interference Regulations
This digital apparatus (NETGEAR ProSafe™ 24-Port L2 Managed Switch with Static Routing GSM7224) 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 Communi cations.
This digital apparatus (NETGEAR ProSafe™ 48-Port L2 Managed Switch with Static Routing GSM7248) 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 Communi cations.
Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications
Cet appareil numérique (NETGEAR ProSafe™ 24-Port L2 Managed Switch with Static Routing GSM7224) respecte les
limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications du Canada.
Cet appareil numérique (NETGEAR ProSafe™ 48-Port L2 Managed Switch with Static Routing GSM7248) respecte les
limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications du Canada.
EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance
This is to certify that the NETGEAR ProSafe™ 24-Port L2 Managed Switch with Static Routing GSM7224 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 55024 Class A (CISPR 22).
EN 55 022 and EN 55 024 Statements
This is to certify that the NETGEAR ProSafe™ 48-Port L2 Managed Switch with Static Routing GSM7248 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 55024 Class A (CISPR 22).
This is to certify that the NETGEAR ProSafe™ 24-Port L2 Managed Switch with Static Routing GSM7224 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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This is to certify that the NETGEAR ProSafe™ 48-Port L2 Managed Switch with Static Routing GSM7248 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.
Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause
radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take appropriate
measures.
Product and Publication Details
Model Number: GSM7224 and GSM7248
Publication Date: July 2009
Product Family: managed switch
Product Name: ProSafe™ 24-Port L2 Managed Switch with Static Routing GSM7224
ProSafe™ 48-Port L2 Managed Switch with Static Routing GSM7248
Home or Business Product: Business
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10351-02
Publication Version Number: 1.0
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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats, and Scope ...................................................................................vii
How to Print This Manual ................................................................................................viii
Chapter 1
Introduction
GSM7224 Front Panel and LEDs ...................................................................................1-1
GSM7224 Rear Panel ....................................................................................................1-2
GSM7248 Front Panel and LEDs ...................................................................................1-2
GSM7248 Rear Panel ....................................................................................................1-3
Interpreting the LEDs ......................................................................................................1-3
Safety Instructions ..........................................................................................................1-4
Chapter 2
Hardware Installation
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................2-1
Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge .....................................................................2-2
Unpacking the Hardware ....................................... ... .... ... ... ... .... ... ... ... ............................2-2
Installation ......................................................................................................................2-3
Selecting a Location .................................................................................................2-3
Installing the Switch .................................................................................................2-4
Checking the Installation ..........................................................................................2-5
Connecting to Power and Check the LEDs ..............................................................2-5
SPF Modules ..................................................................................................................2-6
Connecting a Redundant Power Supply (RPS) .................................. .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ... ..2-6
Connecting Equipment to the Switch ..............................................................................2-7
RJ-45 Ports ..............................................................................................................2-7
Connecting a Console to the Switch ...............................................................................2-7
Chapter 3
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart ...................................................................................................3-1
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Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions .......................................................................3-2
Appendix A
Default Settings and Technical Specifications
Default Settings ............................................................................................................. A-1
Technical Specifications ................................................................................................. A-3
Appendix B
Related Documents
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About This Manual
The NETGEAR® Managed Layer 2 Switches GSM7224 and GSM7248 Hardware Installation
Guide describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the ProSafe™ 24-Port L2 Managed
Switch with Static Routing GSM7224 and the ProSafe™ 48-Port L2 Managed Switch with Static
Routing GSM7248. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate
computer and Internet skills.
Conventions, Formats, and Scope
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:
• Typographical conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
Italic Emphasis, books, CDs
italic URL links
• 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: Ignoring this type of note might result in a malfunction or damage to the
equipment.
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• Scope. This manual is written for the Managed Layer 2 Switch according to these
specifications:
Product Version ProSafe™ 24-Port L2 Managed Switch with Static Routing
GSM7224
ProSafe™ 48-Port L2 Managed Switch with Static Routing
GSM7248
Manual Publication Date July 2009
For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the
NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents”.
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at
http://kbserver.netgear.com/support.
How to Print This Manual
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• Printing from PDF. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in
order to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe website at
http://www.adobe.com.
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• Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page in the chapter you want
to print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser
window.
• Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window.
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the top left of any page.
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Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can
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Chapter 1
Reset
LEDs USB port
RJ-45 jacks
Copper/fiber
combo ports
button
Introduction
The NETGEAR managed switch is a state-of-the-art, high-performance, IEEE-compliant network
solution. It includes powerful management features that you can use to eliminate bottlenecks,
boost performance, and increase productivity.
This guide describes hardware installation and basic troubleshooting for the ProSafe™ 24-Port L2
Managed Switch with Static Routing GSM7224 and ProSafe™ 48-Port L2 Managed Switch with
Static Routing GSM72 48 .
These switches can be free standing, or rack mounted in a wiring closet or an equipment room. For
information about features for these products, see the NETGEAR website at
http://www.netgear.com.
GSM7224 Front Panel and LEDs
The following figure shows the front panel of the GSM7224. The front panel contains LEDs, a
RST (reset) button, a USB port, RJ-45 jacks, and copper/fiber combo ports.
Figure 1-1
For information about the LEDs on the front panel of the switch, see “Interpreting the LEDs” on
page 1-3.
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