Page 2 - ii; Trademarks; NETGEAR; Statement of Conditions
ii © 2002 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks NETGEAR ® is a registered trademark of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and other Countries. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their perspective owners. Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving ...
Page 4 - iv; Customer Support
iv Customer Support For assistance with installing and configuring your NETGEAR system or with questions or problems following installation: • Check the NETGEAR Web page at http://www.NETGEAR.com. • Call Technical Support at the phone number listed on the Support Information Card that shipped with y...
Page 5 - contents v; CONTENTS; CHAPTER 1; Introduction; CHAPTER 2; Physical Description; CHAPTER 3; Applications; CHAPTER 4; Installation; CHAPTER 5; Troubleshooting
contents v CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Introduction Features 1-1 Package Contents 1-2 CHAPTER 2 Physical Description Front Panel 2-1 RJ-45 2-2 Auto-uplink TM 2-2 LEDs 2-4 Rear Panel 2-4 CHAPTER 3 Applications Desktop Switching 3-1 Segment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps to 1000 Mbps 3-2 CHAPT...
Page 6 - contents vi; APPENDIX A; Technical Specifications; APPENDIX B; Connector Pin Assignments; APPENDIX C; Cabling Guidelines
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...
Page 7 - contents vii; FIGURES
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...
Page 8 - contents viii; TABLES; Table 4-1. Operating Environment Requirements
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
Page 9 - introduction 1-1; CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION; Features
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 ...
Page 10 - introduction 1-2; Package Contents; Figure 1-1. Model GS524T Switch Package Contents
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...
Page 11 - physical description 2-1; CHAPTER 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION; Front Panel; Figure 2-1. Front Panel of the Model GS524T Switch
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...
Page 12 - physical description 2-2; Auto Uplink
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...
Page 13 - physical description 2-3
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...
Page 14 - LEDs; Table 2-1 describes the activity of the LEDs.; Label; Rear Panel; Figure 2-5. Rear Panel of the Model GS524T Switch
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 ...
Page 15 - applications 3-1; CHAPTER 3: APPLICATIONS; Desktop Switching; Figure 3-1. Model GS524T Switch Used as a Desktop Switch; technology of the
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...
Page 16 - applications 3-2; Figure 3-2. Model GS524T Switch Used as a Segment Switch
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...
Page 17 - CHAPTER 4: INSTALLATION; Preparing the Site; Characteristic; Checking Package Contents; • NETGEAR Model GS524T Gigabit Ethernet Switch
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...
Page 18 - installation 4-2; • The Installation Guide; Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface; Refer to Figure 4-1 when installing the switch in a rack.; Connecting Devices to the Switch; To connect the switch:
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 ...
Page 19 - 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:
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...
Page 20 - CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING; Symptom
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...
Page 21 - troubleshooting 5-2; Network Adapter Cards
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...
Page 22 - technical specifications A-1; APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS; Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility; 00 Mbps with MLT3 encoding; Performance Specifications; 0 microseconds maximum
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...
Page 23 - technical specifications A-2; Interface; Operating Temperature:; Electromagnetic Compliance; FCC Part 15 Class A
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...
Page 24 - technical specifications A-3; Safety Agency Approvals
technical specifications A-3 Safety Agency Approvals UL Listed (UL 1950), cUL TUV Licensed (EN 60 950)
Page 25 - connector pin assignments B-1; APPENDIX B: CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS
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...
Page 27 - cabling guidelines C-1; APPENDIX C: CABLING GUIDELINES; Using 1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 Cable
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 ...
Page 28 - cabling guidelines C-2; Return Loss; The factors that will affect the return loss are
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...
Page 29 - cabling guidelines C-3; Patch Cables; • Certification
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 ...
Page 30 - cabling guidelines C-4; Category 5 Cable; • 295 ft (90 m) from the wiring closet to the wall outlet; Category 5 Cable Specifications; Table C-1. Electrical Requirements of Category 5 Cable; Specification
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...
Page 31 - cabling guidelines C-5; Twisted Pair Cables for 100 BASE-TX; automatically senses which connection, MDI or MDI-X, is needed and; Straight-Through Twisted Pair Cable; Figure C-2 illustrates crossover twisted pair cable.
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 ...
Page 32 - cabling guidelines C-6; Patch Panels and Cables; Flat “silver satin” telephone cable may have the same RJ-45 plug.
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...
Page 33 - cabling guidelines C-7
