Page 5 - Contents; CONTENTS
v Contents CONTENTS CHAPTER 1Introduction 1-1 Description 1-1 Features 1-2 Unique Features 1-3 Shared Features 1-4 Package Contents 1-5 CHAPTER 2Physical Description 2-1 Front and Back Panels 2-1 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ports 2-3 LED Descriptions 2-4 Power 2-4 Stack 2-4 Link 2-4 FDX 2-4 17 ACT ( FS517TS o...
Page 6 - contents; CHAPTER 4; Installation
contents vi CHAPTER 4 Installation 4-1 Preparing the Site 4-2 Stacking 4-2 Installing the Switch 4-3 Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface 4-3 Installing the Switch in a Rack 4-3 Connecting Devices to the Switch 4-4 Connecting Switches to the Stack’s Backplane 4-5 Checking the Installation 4-8 App...
Page 7 - INDEX
vii contents APPENDIX BConnector Pin Assignments B-1 RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector B-1 Normal Assignment on Ports 1 to 8 B-2 Uplink Assignment on Port 8 B-2 Channel B-2 Description B-2 APPENDIX CCabling Guidelines C-1 Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines C-1 Category 5 Cable C-2 Category 5 Cable Specific...
Page 8 - FIGURES
figures viii FIGURES Figure 1-1. Package Contents 1-5 Figure 2-1. Front and Back Panels of the FS517TS Switch 2-2 Figure 2-2. Front and Back Panels of the FS524S Switch 2-3 Figure 2-3. Creating Redundant Paths between Network Devices (Example 1) 2-6 Figure 2-4. Creating Redundant Paths between Netwo...
Page 9 - Male RJ-45 Plug at Each End
ix tables Figure B-1. RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector with Built-in LEDs B-1 Figure C-1. Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable C-4 Figure C-2. Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable C-4 Figure C-3. Category 5 UTP Cable with Male RJ-45 Plug at Each End C-5 TABLES Table 2-1. Front Panel LEDs 2-4 Table 4-1. Site Re...
Page 11 - introduction; CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION; This chapter provides the following information:; Description
1-1 introduction CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION This installation guide describes the NETGEAR FS517TS and FS524S Stackable Fast Ethernet Switches. The NETGEAR FS517TS and FS524S Switches are expandable, high-performanceIEEE-compliant network switches designed for users who want the high-speed perform-ance ...
Page 12 - Features
introduction 1-2 All RJ-45 ports on the FS517TS and FS524S Switches automatically negotiate to thehighest speed, making the switches ideal for environments that have a mix of Ethernetand Fast Ethernet devices. In addition, all 10/100 Mbps ports operate in half- or full-duplex mode, increasing the ma...
Page 13 - Unique Features
1-3 introduction Unique Features The FS517TS and FS524S Switches have the following unique key features: Feature FS517TS Switch FS524S Switch Number of 10/100 Mbps 16 24 RJ-45 ports per switch Number of 1000 Mbps 1 0 RJ-45 ports per switch Number of high-speed 1 2 stacking ports: Maximum number of T...
Page 14 - Shared Features
introduction 1-4 Shared Features The FS517TS and FS524S Switches share the following key features: • Support wire-speed filtering and forwarding of the traffic on all ports • Scale to meet your growing network needs, enabling performance to keep pace with port density • Boast high-speed bandwidth ov...
Page 15 - Package Contents
1-5 introduction Package Contents Figure 1-1 shows the package contents of the FS517TS and FS524S switches. Figure 1-1. Package Contents Verify that your package contains the following: • FS517TS or FS524S Switch • Rubber footpads for tabletop installation • Power cord • One stacking cable • Rack-mo...
Page 17 - physical description; CHAPTER 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION; • Front and back panels; Front and Back Panels
2-1 physical description CHAPTER 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION This chapter describes the hardware features of the FS517TS and FS524S Switches.Topics include: • Front and back panels • 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 ports • LED descriptions • Front panel RJ-45 Gigabit copper port (FS517TS Switch) • Normal/Uplink push ...
Page 19 - and; FDX
2-3 physical description Figure 2-2. Front and Back Panels of the FS524S Switch 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ports As Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show, the FS517TS Switch has 16 RJ-45 ports, while theFS524S Switch has 24 RJ-45 ports. These ports are auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps ports:When you insert a cable into an RJ-45 ...
Page 20 - LED Descriptions
physical description 2-4 LED Descriptions The front panels of the FS517TS and FS524S Switches have LEDs that provide aquick and accurate display of port speed, activity, collisions, duplex mode, as well asactivity between stacked switches. Table 2-1 summarizes the LEDs on the FS517TSand FS524S Switc...
Page 21 - The FS524S Switch has a
2-5 physical description Front Panel RJ-45 Gigabit Copper Port (FS517TS Only) The FS517TS Switch has a front panel RJ-45 Gigabit copper port. This port accommo-dates a Category 5 UTP cable with RJ-45 termination and provides a full-duplex 1000Mbps (1 Gbps) connection that effectively doubles through...
Page 25 - applications; CHAPTER 3: APPLICATIONS; • Desktop switching; Desktop Switching
3-1 applications CHAPTER 3: APPLICATIONS The FS517TS and FS524S Switches are designed to provide flexibility in configuringyour network connections. Both switches can be used as stand-alone devices or usedwith 10 Mbps hubs, 100 Mbps hubs, or 10/100 Mbps switches. They can also bestacked to create on...
Page 26 - Segment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps; Figure 3-2. Example of Segment Switching and Bridging; Stacked Switching
applications 3-2 Segment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps The FS517TS and FS524S Switches can be used to segment a network into multipleconnected pieces to increase overall bandwidth and throughput. Both switch models cansegment networks that are built with the NETGEAR DS508 and EN516...
Page 29 - installation; CHAPTER 4: INSTALLATION
4-1 installation CHAPTER 4: INSTALLATION This chapter describes the installation procedures for the NETGEAR FS517TS andFS524S Switches. Topics include: • Preparing the site • Installing the switch • Connecting devices to the switch • Stacking switches • Checking the installation • Applying AC power
Page 30 - Preparing the Site
installation 4-2 Preparing the Site Before you install your switch, be sure your operating environment meets the operatingenvironment requirements in Table 4-1. Table 4-1. Site Requirements Characteristics Requirements Mounting Desktop installations: Provide a flat table or shelf surface. Rack-mount...
Page 31 - Installing the Switch; • Repeat step 1 for each switch to be stacked.; Installing the Switch in a Rack; Attach the supplied mounting brackets to the side of the switch.
4-3 installation Installing the Switch You can install the NETGEAR FS517TS and FS524S Switches on a flat surface or ina standard 19-inch rack. Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface 1. The switch ships with four self-adhesive rubber footpads. Stick one rubber foot pad on each of the four concave sp...
Page 32 - Proceed to “Connecting Devices to the Switch.”; Connecting Devices to the Switch
installation 4-4 5. Tighten the screws with a #2 Phillips screwdriver to secure the switch in the rack. 6. Proceed to “Connecting Devices to the Switch.” Figure 4-1. Attaching Mounting Brackets Connecting Devices to the Switch The following procedure describes how to connect devices to the switch’s ...
Page 33 - Connecting Switches to the Stack’s Backplane
4-5 introduction 2. If you want to stack switches, proceed to “Connecting Switches to the Stack’s Backplane,” next. Otherwise, skip to “Checking the Installation.” Figure 4-2. Connecting Devices to the Switch Connecting Switches to the Stack’s Backplane The FS517TS Switch provides a single stacking ...
Page 34 - and reconnect the stacking cable when power to the switches is on.
installation 4-6 • When connecting two FS524S Switches, two stack port cables connect the stacking ports on one switch to the stacking ports on the other switch. This stack provides a bi-directional, load-balanced, fault-tolerant, redundant connection between the stacked switches, with a backplane s...
Page 36 - Checking the Installation; Before you apply power:
installation 4-8 Figure 4-5. Cabling FS517TS and FS524S Switches Checking the Installation Before you apply power: • Inspect the equipment thoroughly. • Verify that all cables are installed correctly. • Check cable routing to make sure cables are not damaged or create a safety hazard. • Be sure all ...
Page 37 - Applying AC Power
4-9 installation Applying AC Power The switches do not have an ON/OFF switch; the only method of applying or removingAC power is by connecting or disconnecting the power cord. Before you connect thepower cord, select an AC outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch, which can turnoff power to th...
Page 39 - troubleshooting; CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING; Troubleshooting Chart; Power
5-1 troubleshooting CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the NETGEAR FS517TS orFS524S Switches. Topics include: • Troubleshooting chart• Additional troubleshooting suggestions Troubleshooting Chart Table 5-1 lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possi...
Page 40 - Link
troubleshooting 5-2 Symptom Cause Solution Link LED is off for a port There is a problem with this Make sure the cable is attached that has a connection. connection. securely at both ends. Make sure the cable is not damaged. Check that the device being connected to is powered on and operating correc...
Page 41 - Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions
5-3 troubleshooting Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions If the suggestions in Table 5-1 do not resolve your problem, refer to the troubleshootingsuggestions in this section. Network Adapter Cards Make sure the network adapter cards installed in the PCs are in working condition andthe software dri...
Page 43 - technical specifications; APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS; Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility; 0 Mbps differential Manchester encoded, IEEE 802.3; Interface; Power consumption: 45 W maximum
A-1 technical specifications APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR FS517TS orFS524S Switches. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility ISO/IEC 802-3i 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3x Flow Control Da...
Page 44 - Physical Specifications; Operating temperature:; Electromagnetic Emissions; Meets requirements of:
technical specifications A-2 Physical Specifications FS517TS Switch FS524S Switch Dimensions: W 330 mm (13") W 330 mm (13") D 207 mm (8.2") D 207 mm (8.2") H 43 mm (1.7") H 43 mm (1.7") Weight: 2.3 kg (5.3 lb) 2.3 kg (5.3 lb) Environmental Specifications Operating temperature...
Page 45 - Electromagnetic Susceptibility; Radiated electromagnetic field:; Safety Agency Approvals
A-3 technical specifications Electromagnetic Susceptibility CE mark, commercial Electrostatic discharge (ESD): IEC 801-2, Level 2/3 Radiated electromagnetic field: IEC 801-3, Level 2 Electrical fast transient/burst: IEC 801-4, Level 2 Electrical surge: IEC 801-5, Level 1/2 Safety Agency Approvals CE...
Page 46 - connector pin assignments; Performance Specifications; Stacking port buffer memory:
connector pin assignments A-4 Performance Specifications Frame filter rate: 14,800 frames/second, maximum on 10 Mbpsport (64B packets) 148,000 frames/second, maximum on 100 Mbps port (64B packets) 1,480,000 frames/second, maximum on 1000 Mbps port (64B packets) Frame forward rate: 14,800 frames/seco...
Page 47 - APPENDIX B: CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS
B-1 connector pin assignments APPENDIX B: CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS This appendix provides information about the RJ-45 plug and the RJ-45 connector usedfor the NETGEAR FS524S and FS517TS Switches. RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector In a Fast Ethernet network, it is important that all 100BASE-T certified...
Page 49 - cabling guidelines; APPENDIX C: CABLING GUIDELINES; Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines; • Certification
C-1 cabling guidelines APPENDIX C: CABLING GUIDELINES This appendix provides specifications for cables used with the FS524S and FS517TS Switches. Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines Fast Ethernet uses UTP cable, as specified in the IEEE 802.3u standard for100BASE-TX.The specification requires Category 5 ...
Page 50 - Category 5 Cable; • 295 ft (90 m) from the wiring closet to the wall outlet
cabling guidelines C-2 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 and the patch panel (if used) • 295 ft (90 m) from the wiring ...
Page 51 - Category 5 Cable Specifications; Ensure that the fiber cable is crossed over to guarantee link.; Table C-1. Electrical Requirements of Category 5 Cable; Twisted Pair Cables
C-3 cabling guidelines Category 5 Cable Specifications Ensure that the fiber cable is crossed over to guarantee link. Table C-1 lists the electrical requirements of Category 5 UTP cable. Table C-1. Electrical Requirements of Category 5 Cable Specifications Category 5 Cable Requirements Number of pai...
Page 52 - Figure C-2 illustrates crossover twisted pair cable.
cabling guidelines C-4 Figure C-1 illustrates straight-through twisted pair cable. Figure C-1. Straight-Through Twisted-Pair Cable Figure C-2 illustrates crossover twisted pair cable. Figure C-2. Crossover Twisted-Pair Cable 736EA Tx Rx 1 2 3 6 Tx Rx 1 2 3 6 A B Key:A = Uplink or MDI port (as on a P...
Page 53 - Patch Panels and Cables; Figure C-3. Category 5 UTP Cable with Male RJ-45 Plug at Each End; Flat “silver satin” telephone cable may have the same RJ-45 plug.; Using 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 Cable
C-5 cabling guidelines Patch Panels and Cables If you are using patch panels, make sure that they meet the 100BASE-TX requirements.NETGEAR recommends Category 5 UTP cable for all patch cables and work areacables to ensure that your UTP patch cable rating meets or exceeds the distributioncable rating...
Page 54 - Cabling
cabling guidelines C-6 Cabling The 1000BASE-T product is designed to operate over Category 5 cabling. To furtherenhance the operation, the cabling standards have been amended. The latest standard isCategory 5e, which defines a higher level of link performance than is available withCategory 5 cable. ...
Page 55 - Factors that affect the return loss are:
C-7 cabling guidelines Factors that affect the return loss are: • The number of transition points, as there is a connection via an RJ-45 to another connector, a patch panel, or device at each transition point. • Removing the jacket that surrounds the four pairs of twisted cable. It is highly recomme...
Page 56 - Patch Cables
cabling guidelines C-8 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 piece ofcable is critical for successful operation. Conclusion For optimum performance of your 1000BASE-T p...
Page 57 - index
1-1 index A Applications Desktop Switching, 3-1 Segment Switching and Bridging from Mbps to 100 Mbps, 3-2 Stacked Switching, 3-2 Applying AC Power, 4-9 Auto Uplink (FS517TS Only), 2-5 C Cabling guidelines Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines, C-1 Category 5 Cable, C-2 Category 5 Cable Specifications, C-3 ...
