NETGEAR GSM7248R User Manual
Managed Layer 2
Switches GSM7224R
and GSM7248R
Hardware Installation
Guide
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10351-01
November 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 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 GSM7224R 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 regula tions may, however, be
subject to certain restrictions. Pl ea se refer to the notes in the operating instructions.
It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR ProSafe™ 48-Port L2 Managed Switch with Static Routing GSM7248R 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 regula tions may, however, be
subject to certain restrictions. Pl ea se 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 GSM7224R) 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 GSM7248R) 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 GSM7224R) 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 GSM7248R) 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 GSM7224R 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 GSM7248R 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 GSM7224R 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 GSM7248R 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: GSM7224R and GSM7248R
Publication Date: November 2007
Product Family: managed switch
Product Name: ProSafe™ 24-Port L2 Managed Switch with Static Routing GSM7224R
ProSafe™ 48-Port L2 Managed Switch with Static Routing GSM7248R
Home or Business Product: Business
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10351-01
Publication Version Number: 1.0
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Contents
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats, and Scope .....................................................................................i
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................... ii
How to Print This Manual .................................................................................................. ii
Chapter 1
Introduction
GSM7224R Front Panel and LEDs ................................................................................1-1
GSM7224R Rear Panel ..................................................................................................1-2
GSM7248R Front Panel and LEDs ................................................................................1-2
GSM7248R 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
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Chapter 3
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart ...................................................................................................3-1
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 GSM7224R and GSM7248R Hardware Installation
Guide describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the ProSafe™ 24-Port L2 Managed
Switch with Static Routing GSM7224R and the ProSafe™ 48-Port L2 Managed Switch with Static
Routing GSM7248R. 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
GSM7224R
ProSafe™ 48-Port L2 Managed Switch with Static Routing
GSM7248R
Manual Publication Date November 2007
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 Use This Manual
The HTML version of this manual includes the following:
• Buttons, and , for browsing forward or backward through the manual one page
at a time.
• A button that displays the table of contents and a button that displays an index.
Double-click a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is
described in the manual.
• A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product
model.
• Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.
How to Print This Manual
To print this manual, you can choose one of the following options, according to your needs.
• Printing a page from HTML. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to
a major topic. Select File > Print from the browser menu to print the page contents.
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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.
– Printing a PDF chapter. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page.
• 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.
– Printing a PDF version of the co mplete manual . Use the Complete PDF Manual link at
the top left of any page.
• Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. The
PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window.
• Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window.
Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can
save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
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Chapter 1
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 GSM7224R and ProSafe™ 48-Port L2 Managed Switch with
Static Routing GSM72 48 R.
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.
GSM7224R Front Panel and LEDs
The following figure shows the front panel of the GSM7224R. The front panel contains LEDs, a
RST (reset) button, a USB port, RJ-45 jacks, and copper/fiber combo ports.
LEDs USB port
Reset
button
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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RJ-45 jacks
Copper/fiber
combo ports
1-1
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