Netgear GS524T - Manuals

contents vi APPENDIX A Technical Specifications A-1 APPENDIX B Connector Pin Assignments RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector B-1 APPENDIX C Cabling Guidelines Using 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 Cable C-1 Overview C-1 Cabling C-1 Length C-1 Return Loss C-2 Near End Cross Talk (NEXT) C-2 Pat...

contents vii FIGURES Figure 1-1. Model GS524T Switch Package Contents 1-2 Figure 2-1. Front Panel of the Model GS524T Switch 2-1 Figure 2-2. Rear Panel of the Model GS524T Switch 2-2 Figure 2-3. Warning! Creating loops disables your network (Example 1) 2-3 Figure 2-4. Warning! Creating loops disable...

contents viii TABLES Table 2-1. LED Descriptions 2-4 Table 4-1. Operating Environment Requirements 4-1 Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Information 5-1 Table B-1. 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments B-2 Table C-1. Electrical Requirements of Category 5 Cable C-4

introduction 1-1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION The NETGEAR Model GS524T 24-Port Copper Gigabit Switch provides you with alow-cost, high-performance network solution and is designed to anchor and intercon-nect 10/100/1000 megabits per second (Mbps) workgroups using copper Gigabit links. Features The Model ...

introduction 1-2 Package Contents Figure 1-1 illustrates the Model GS524T switch package contents. Figure 1-1. Model GS524T Switch Package Contents Verify that your package contains the following: • Model GS524T switch • Rubber footpads for tabletop installation • The Installation Guide • Rack mount...

physical description 2-1 CHAPTER 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION This chapter describes the hardware features of the NETGEAR Model GS524T CopperGigabit Switch. Front Panel The front panel of the Model GS524T switch contains the following LEDs that corre-spond to each network port: FDX/COL (full-duplex/colli...

physical description 2-2 RJ-45 Ports The Model GS524T switch has 24 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps UTP ports.Each port can operate at 1000 Mbps full-duplex mode, 100 Mbps full/half duplexmode, or 10Mbps full/half duplex mode, and provide a standard UTP for Category 5or Category 5e cable. Figure 2-2 s...

physical description 2-3 Note: Using Auto Uplink to create multiple active paths between any two network devices can cause undesirable loops in the network, resulting in an endless broadcasttraffic that disables your network. Loops occur when there are alternate routesbetween two network devices. In...

physical description 2-4 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz AC power Receptacle Fans LEDs Table 2-1 describes the activity of the LEDs. Table 2-1. LED Descriptions Label Color Activity Description Power Green On Power is supplied to the switch. Off Power is disconnected. FDX/COL Green On The port is operating in ...

applications 3-1 CHAPTER 3: APPLICATIONS This chapter presents an overview of the topologies possible by incorporating theNETGEAR Model GS524T Copper Gigabit Switch into your network. Desktop Switching Figure 3-1 illustrates the Model GS524T switch, used as a desktop switch to build a powerful netwo...

applications 3-2 Segment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps to 1000 Mbps The Model GS524T switch, as illustrated in Figure 3-2, connects multiple powerworkgroups and servers using high-speed gigabit links. Each power workgroup isanchored by a NETGEAR Model FS518T switch. Other workgroup...

installation 4-1 CHAPTER 4: INSTALLATION This chapter describes the installation procedures for the NETGEAR Model GS524TCopper Gigabit Switch. Preparing the Site Before you begin installing your switch, prepare the installation site. Make sure youroperating environment meets the operating environmen...

installation 4-2 • The Installation Guide • Support Information Card Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface To install the switch on a flat surface, be sure to attach the rubber footpads to thebottom of the switch. Installing the Switch in a Rack Refer to Figure 4-1 when installing the switch in a ...

installation 4-3 Refer to Figure 4-2 when connecting the switch. Figure 4-2. Connecting to the Model GS524T Switch Verifying Installation When power has been applied to the switch, verify that: • The green power LED on the front panel is on. • The green link LED on each connected port is on. When th...

CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the NETGEAR ModelGS524T Copper Gigabit Switch. Table 5-1 lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems. Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Information Symptom Cause Solution Power LED is off. No power is received...

troubleshooting 5-2 Network Adapter Cards Make sure the network adapter cards installed in the PCs are in working conditionand the software driver has been installed. Configuration If problems occur after altering the network configuration, restore the original con-nections and determine the problem...

technical specifications A-1 APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR Model GS524TCopper Gigabit Switch. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3x flow contr...

technical specifications A-2 Interface RJ-45 Connectors for 10BASE-T Ethernet, 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet, and1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet Power Consumption 75 W Heat Radiation: 34.9812 Btu/hr Acoustic Noise: 50.2dB Input Voltage (Power Adapter) 100–240 V AC Physical Specifications Dimensions: 13.0 x 1...

technical specifications A-3 Safety Agency Approvals UL Listed (UL 1950), cUL TUV Licensed (EN 60 950)

connector pin assignments B-1 APPENDIX B: CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS This appendix provides information about the RJ-45 plug and the RJ-45 connectorused for the NETGEAR Model GS524T Copper Gigabit Switch. RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector It is important that all 1000 BASE-T certified Category 5 or Cate...

cabling guidelines C-1 APPENDIX C: CABLING GUIDELINES This appendix provides specifications for cables used with the NETGEAR ModelGS524T Copper Gigabit Switch. Using 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 Cable Overview When using the 1000BASE-T standard, the limitations of cable installations ...

cabling guidelines C-2 Return Loss Return loss measures the amount of reflected signal energy resulting from impedancechanges in the cabling link. The nature of 1000BASE-T renders this measurementvery important; if too much energy is reflected back on to the receiver, the device willnot perform opti...

cabling guidelines C-3 Patch Cables When installing your equipment, replace old patch panel cables that do not meetCategory 5e specifications. As pointed out in the NEXT section, this near end pieceof cable is critical for successful operation. Conclusions For optimum performance of your 1000BASE-T ...

cabling guidelines C-4 Category 5 Cable Category 5 distributed cable that meets ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A building wiring standards can be a maximum of 328 feet (ft) or 100 meters (m) in length, divided as follows: • 20 ft (6 m) between the hub or switch and the patch panel (if used) • 295 ft (90 m) from t...

cabling guidelines C-5 Tx Rx 1 2 3 6 Tx Rx 1 2 3 6 A B B B 1 2 3 6 1 2 3 6 Tx Rx Tx Rx Twisted Pair Cables for 100 BASE-TX For two devices to communicate, the transmitter of each device must be connected to the receiver of the other device. The crossover function is usually implementedinternally as ...

cabling guidelines C-6 Patch Panels and Cables If you are using patch panels, make sure that they meet the 100BASE-TX require-ments. NETGEAR recommends Category 5e UTP cable for all patch cables andwork area cables to ensure that your UTP patch cable rating meets or exceeds thedistribution cable rat...