NETGEAR GSM7328S-200NAS, GSM7328S User Manual

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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 Model GSM7328S ProSafe 24+4 Gigabit Ethernet L3 Managed Stackable 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 t o 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 equipment is in the first category (information equipment to be used in commercial and/or industrial areas) and conforms to the standards set

by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipm ent and Elect ronic Office Machines that are aimed at preventing 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 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 inte rferenc e 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 instal l ation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, m ay cause harmful i nterference 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 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 Model GSM7328S ProSafe 24+4 Gigabit Ethernet L3 Managed Stackable Switch is shielded against the
generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Direct i ve 89/336/EEC, A rticle 4a. Conf ormit y 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 Model GSM7328S ProSafe 24+4 Gigabit Ethernet L3 Managed Stackable Switch is shielded against the

generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Direct i ve 89/336/EEC, A rticle 4a. Conf ormit y is declared by the
application of EN 55 022 Class A (CISPR 22) and EN 55 024.

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Warning: This is a Class A produ ct. In a domestic envir onment, this product may c ause 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 Model GSM7328S ProSafe 24+4 Gigabit Ethernet L3 Managed Stackable Switch) do not exceed the Class A

limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Departm ent of
Communications.

Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications
Cet appareil numérique (NETGEAR Model GSM7328S ProSafe 24+4 Gigabit Ethernet L3 Managed Stackable Switch) 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.

Customer Support
For assistance with installing and configuring your NETGEAR system or with questions or problems following ins tallation:

• Check the NETGEAR Web page at http://www.NETGEAR.com.

• Call Technical Support in North America at 1-888-NETGEAR. If you are outside North America, please refer to the phone numbers listed

on the Support Information Card that shipped with your switch.

• Email Technical Support at [e-mail].

Defective or damaged merchandise can be returned to your point-of-purchase representative.

Internet/World Wide Web

NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the uniform resource locator (URL) http://www.NETGEA R.c om. A
direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required.

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................6

Overview
Features
Package Contents
Verify that your package contains the following:

CHAPTER 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................10

Front and Back Panels
10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Ports
SFP module bay
LED Descriptions
Console Port

CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................................14

Step 1: Preparing the Site
Step 2: Installing the Switch
Step 3: Checking the Installation
Step 4: Applying AC Power
Step 5: Connecting Devices to the Switch
Step 6: Installing a SFP Module
Step 7: Connecting to the Console Port to Manage the Switch (initial configuration)
Step 8: Connecting the stacking modules
Step 9: Setup 10G Connection
Step 10: Connecting to RPS System

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APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................21

APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................................................21

APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING ..........................................................................................................24

Troubleshooting Chart
Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions
Network Adapter Cards

APPENDIX C: Default Settings.................................................................................................................... 26

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Figures

FIGURE 1-1. PACKAGE CONTENTS ............................................................................................................9

FIGURE 2-1. FRONT PANEL OF THE GSM7328S PROSAFE 24+4 GIGABIT L3 MANAGED STACKABLE

SWITCH ............................................................................................................................................. 10

FIGURE 2-2. BACK PANEL OF THE GSM7328S PROSAFE 24+4 GIGABIT L3 MANAGED STACKABLE

SWITCH ............................................................................................................................................. 10

FIGURE 2-3. WARNING! CREATING REDUNDANT PATHS BETWEEN NETWORK DEVICES ..................11

FIGURE 3-1. ATTACHING MOUNTING BRACKETS ...................................................................................15

FIGURE 3-2. CONNECTING DEVICES TO THE SWITCH............................................................................16

FIGURE 3-3. INSTALLING A GIGABIT ETHERNET FIBER MODULE INTO AN GSM7328S ..................... 17

FIGURE 3-4. SYSTEM INFORMATION. ( NEED TO UPDATE WITH CORRECT SYSTEM INFORMATION) .18

FIGURE 3-5. CONNECTING THE STACKING MODULES ...........................................................................19

FIGURE 3-6. CONNECTING THE RPS........................................................................................................20

Tables

TABLE 2-1. FRONT PANEL LEDS:............................................................................................................. 12

TABLE 3-1. SITE REQUIREMENTS........................................................................................................... 14

TABLE B-1. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART .................................................................................................24

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a NETGEAR Model GSM7328S ProSafe 24+4 Gigabit Ethernet L3
Managed Stackable Switch! Your NETGEAR Switch is a state-of-the-art, high-performance, IEEE­compliant network solution designed for users who want ease of use along with powerful management
features you can use to eliminate bottlenecks, boost performance, and increase productivity.

This Installation Guide will assist you in getting your switch up and running. For a detailed description of
the management features in this switch, refer to the User Manual, located on your Resource CD for Layer 3
Managed Switches that came with your switch.

This chapter serves as the introduction for using your NETGEAR GSM7328S Switch and provides the
following information:

Overview
Switch Features
Package contents

Overview

Your NETGEAR Model GSM7328S ProSafe 24+4 Gigabit Ethernet L3 Managed Stackable Switch provides
the benefit of 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. For those who prefer a more traditional
interface, there is Command Line Interface (CLI) available through the console port on the front or a telnet
connection via the network. The switch’s management features include SNMP and RMON for port and
switch information, VLAN for traffic control, port trunking for increased bandwidth, and Class of Service
(CoS) for traffic prioritization. These features and more will allow you to better understand and better
control your network.

Your NETGEAR Model GSM7328S ProSafe 24+4 Gigabit Ethernet L3 Managed Stackable Switch also
provides four fiber Gigabit Ethernet ports using miniGBIC fiber connector located on the front panel. The
Small Form-Factor Pluggable (SFP) module ports will accept any standard SFP module. Using these
Gigabit ports, 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

• High-speed servers

• Fiber and copper Gigabit Ethernet networks

Your NETGEAR Model GSM7328S ProSafe 24+4 Gigabit Ethernet L3 Managed Stackable 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. It includes 24 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 ports. The ports are shielded
RJ-45 ports that automatically negotiate to the highest speed. In addition, all 10/100/1000 Mbps ports
operate in half- or full-duplex mode, increasing the maximum bandwidth of each connection up to 20 Mbps
or 200 Mbps or 2000Mbps, respectively when operating in full-duplex mode. Using Auto Uplink™
technology, every RJ-45 port will automatically detect the proper MDI or MDI-X configuration to make the
connection, eliminating the need for crossover cables. 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 Model GSM7328S ProSafe 24+4 Gigabit
Ethernet L3 Managed Stackable Switch.

• Twenty-four 10/100/1000 Mbps auto sensing Gigabit Ethernet TP ports

• Four SFP module combo ports for a variety of fiber connections

• Four I/O module bays can be used with the AX742 24 Gigabit Stacking Module to allow up to 8

switches to form a stack with single management IP address, or with the AX741 10 Gigabit Ethernet
XFP Adapter to allow 10Gbps XFP pluggable optics to be utilized

• Full compatibility with IEEE standards:

o IEEE 802.3i, (10BASE-T)
o IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX)
o IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T)
o IEEE 802.3z (1000BASE-X)
o IEEE 802.3ae (10000BASE-LR)
o IEEE 802.3ae (10000BASE-SR)
o IEEE 802.3x (full-duplex flow control)

• Full Layer 2 switch management including:

o SNMP v1,v2c, v3
o RMON (groups 1,2,3 and 9)
o IEEE 802.1Q (up to 512 Static VLAN groups)
o IEEE 802.1D (Spanning Tree)
o IEEE 802.1w (Rapid Spanning Tree)
o IEEE 802.1s (Multiple Spanning Trees)
o IEEE802.3ad Link Aggregation (LACP)
o Port Mirroring
o DHCP/Bootp Client for automatic IP address set up
o DHCP server to assign IP address to attached client device
o Configuration file export/import
o TFTP firmware upgrade

• Layer 3 switch management including:

o RIP I, II
o OSPF v2
o Static IP Routing
o VLAN Routing
o Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)

• Security to better safeguard your network

o Password Access Control
o IP Access Control List
o MAC Access Control List
o RADIUS Client Support
o Port Access Control (IEEE 802.1x)
o SNMPv3
o Secure Socket Layer (SSLv3)
o Transport Layer Security (TLSv1)

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o Secured Shell (SSHv1, v2)

• Traffic manage me nt to better manage traffic flows through your switch

o IEEE 802.1p (Class of Service)
o DiffS erv traffic priorit i zation
o Broadcast Storm Control
o IGMP snooping
o Half-duplex back-pressure control
o Full-duplex IEEE 802.3x pause frame flow control

• Multiple interfaces to access the management features

o Browser-based Graphical User Interface (GUI)
o Command Line Interface (CLI)
o Telnet or Console
o Standards-based and Private Enterprise SNMP MIBs

• Automatic hardware configuration on all Ethernet RJ-45 ports

o Auto-sensing and auto-negotiating speed
o Auto Uplink™ on all ports to automatically make the right connection (MDI/MDI-X)
o Full- and half-duplex functions

• Automatic address learning function to build the packet-forwarding information table. The table
contains up to 16,000 media access control (MAC) addresses (that is, the switch can support
networks with as many as 16,000 devices).

• Store-and-Forward transmission to remove bad packets from the network

• LED indicators for monitoring of power, link, activity, speed

• Flexible installation:

o Standalone desktop installation
o 19-inch standard rack-mount

• Standard 1U case size

Package Contents

Figure 1-1 shows the package contents for the Managed Switch.

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