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Page 2 - ii; Trademarks

ii v1.0, January 2011 © 2007, 2008, 2009 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Auto Uplink are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product...

Page 3 - iii; Contents; GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide; About This Manual

iii v1.0, January 2011 Contents GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide About This Manual Conventions, Formats and Scope ..................................................................................... v Revision History ...........................................................................

Page 4 - Index

GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide iv v1.0, January 2011 Step 3: Checking the Installation .................................................................................. 4-15 Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch .................................................................... 4-16...

Page 5 - The; Conventions, Formats and Scope; Typographical Conventions.; This manual uses the following typographical conventions:

v v1.0, January 2011 About This Manual The NETGEAR® ProSafe TM GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the Smart Switch. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats ...

Page 6 - Revision History; personal injury or death.; Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at

GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide vi v1.0, January 2011 • Scope. This manual is written for the Smart Switch according to these specifications: Revision History Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in personal injury or death. Product Version Smart...

Page 7 - Overview; Linking to high-speed servers

1-1 v1.0, January 2011 Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of the NETGEAR Smart Switch. The NETGEAR Smart Switch is a state-of-the-art, high-performance, IEEE-compliant network solution designed for users who require a large number of ports and want the power of Gigabit connectivi...

Page 8 - Features; The devices support full NETGEAR Smart Switch functionality.

GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 Introduction v1.0, January 2011 Service (CoS) for traffic prioritization. These features provide better understanding and control of the network. Initial discovery of the switch on the network requires the Smart Control Center program, a utility that run...

Page 9 - Active flow control to minimize packet loss/frame drops.; Package Contents

GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide Introduction 1-3 v1.0, January 2011 • Automatic address learning function to build the packet-forwarding information table. The table contains up to 8K Media Access Control (MAC) addresses. • Full-duplex and half-duplex functions for all 10/100/1000 Mbps por...

Page 11 - GS716T Front and Back Panel Configuration; illustrates the NETGEAR GS716T Smart Switch front panel:

2-5 v1.0, January 2011 Chapter 2 Physical Description This chapter describes the NETGEAR Smart Switch hardware features. Topics include: • GS716T Front and Back Panel Configuration • GS724T Front and Back Panel Configuration • LED Designations • Device Hardware Interfaces GS716T Front and Back Panel...

Page 12 - GS724T Front and Back Panel Configuration

GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 Physical Description v1.0, January 2011 • System LEDs Figure 2-2 illustrates the NETGEAR GS716T Smart Switch back panel: The back panel contains the following: • A 100-240VAC/50-60 Hz universal input, which is a standard AC power receptacle for accommoda...

Page 13 - LED Designations; Port LEDs; The following table describes the port LED designations.

GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide Physical Description 2-7 v1.0, January 2011 • System LEDs Figure 2-4 illustrates the NETGEAR GS724T Smart Switch back panel: The back panel contains the following: • A 100-240VAC/50-60 Hz universal input, which is a standard AC power receptacle for accommoda...

Page 14 - The following table describes the system LED designations.; Device Hardware Interfaces; Senses whether the cable is a straight-through or crossover cable.

GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide 2-8 Physical Description v1.0, January 2011 System LEDs The following table describes the system LED designations. Device Hardware Interfaces RJ-45 Ports RJ-45 ports are auto-sensing ports. When inserting a cable into an RJ-45 port, the switch automatically ...

Page 15 - SFP GBIC Module; The SFP GBIC bay accommodates a standard SFP GBIC module.; Factory Defaults Button

GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide Physical Description 2-9 v1.0, January 2011 • Determines whether the link to the attached device requires a “normal” connection (such as when connecting the port to a PC) or an “uplink” connection (such as when connecting the port to a router, switch, or hub...

Page 16 - Desktop Switching

3-11 v1.0, January 2011 Chapter 3 Applications Your NETGEAR Smart Switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring your network connections. It can be used as a stand-alone device or with 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps hubs and switches. Desktop Switching The NETGEAR Smart Switch can be us...

Page 18 - Step 1: Preparing the Site

4-13 v1.0, January 2011 Chapter 4 Installation This chapter describes the installation procedures for your NETGEAR Smart Switch. Switch installation involves the following steps: Step 1: Preparing the Site Step 2: Installing the Switch Step 3: Checking the Installation Step 4: Connecting Devices to ...

Page 19 - Step 2: Installing the Switch; Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface; Attach the supplied mounting brackets to the side of the switch.

GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide 4-14 Installation v1.0, January 2011 Step 2: Installing the Switch The NETGEAR Smart Switch can be installed on a flat surface or in a standard 19-inch rack. Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface The switch ships with four self-adhesive rubber footpads. St...

Page 20 - Step 3: Checking the Installation; Before applying power perform the following:

GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide Installation 4-15 v1.0, January 2011 5. Tighten the screws with a #2 Phillips screwdriver to secure the switch in the rack. Step 3: Checking the Installation Before applying power perform the following: • Inspect the equipment thoroughly. • Verify that all c...

Page 21 - Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch; Connect each PC to an RJ-45 network port on the Switch front panel (; Step 5: Installing an SFP GBIC Module; To install an SFP GBIC module:

GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide 4-16 Installation v1.0, January 2011 Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch The following procedure describes how to connect PCs to the switch’s RJ-45 ports. The NETGEAR Smart Switch contains Auto Uplink™ technology, which allows the attaching of devices u...

Page 22 - Step 6: Applying AC Power; Appendix A

GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide Installation 4-17 v1.0, January 2011 Insert the SFP module into the SFP module bay. Press firmly to ensure the module seats into the connector. Step 6: Applying AC Power NETGEAR Smart Switch does not have an ON/OFF switch. The method of applying or removing ...

Page 23 - GS716T/GS724T Series Software Administration Manual

GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide 4-18 Installation v1.0, January 2011 Step 7: Managing the Switch using a Web Browser or the PC Utility The NETGEAR Smart Switch contains software for viewing, changing, and monitoring the way it works. This management software is not required for the switch ...

Page 24 - Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting Chart

Troubleshooting A-19 v1.0, January 2011 Appendix A Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the NETGEAR Smart Switch. Topics include the following: • Troubleshooting Chart • Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions Troubleshooting Chart The following table lists symptoms...

Page 25 - Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions; Network Adapter Cards

GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide A-20 Troubleshooting v1.0, January 2011 Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions If the suggestions in Troubleshooting Chart do not resolve the problem, refer to the troubleshooting suggestions in this section. Network Adapter Cards Ensure the network adapter ...

Page 27 - Technical Specifications; Appendix B

Technical Specifications B-23 v1.0, January 2011 Appendix B Technical Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX,FX IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-X IEEE 802.3x flow control Management Windows 2000 + XP, Vista; Microsoft Expl...

Page 30 - Numerics

Index-27 v1.0, January 2011 Index Numerics 1000BASE-LX 1-2 1000BASE-SX 1-2 1000BASE-T 1-2 1000BASE-X 1-2 100-240VAC/50-60 2-6 100BASE-TX 1-2 10BASE-T 1-2 1U 1-3 8-pin 2-8 A AC Power 2-6 , 2-7 AGM731F 2-9 AGM732F 2-9 AGM733 2-9 Applying AC Power 4-17 Attaching Switch to a Rack 4-15 Auto Sensing 1-2 A...

Page 31 - GS716T_GS724T Hardware Installation Guide

GS716T_GS724T Hardware Installation Guide Index-28 v1.0, January 2011 I IEEE 802.3ab 1-2 IEEE 802.3i 1-2 IEEE 802.3u 1-2 IEEE 802.3x 1-2 , 1-3 IEEE 802.3z 1-2 IEEE Standards 1-2 IEEE-compliant 1-2 Installation Guide 1-4 Installing an SFP GBIC Module 4-16 Installing the Switch 4-14 L LED Designations...