Page 2 - Trademarks
ii v1.0, December 2007 © 2007 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 names are...
Page 3 - Contents; GS700TR Series Hardware Installation Guide
Contents iii v1.0, December 2007 Contents GS700TR Series Hardware Installation Guide About This Manual Conventions, Formats and Scope ..................................................................................... v How to Use This Manual ..........................................................
Page 5 - About This Manual; The; Conventions, Formats and Scope; Typographical Conventions.; This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
v v1.0, December 2007 About This Manual The NETGEAR® GS700TR Series Hardware Installation Guide describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the GS700TR Series Smart Switch. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Fo...
Page 6 - How to Use This Manual; Printing a Page in the HTML View; Print; Printing a Chapter; PDF of This Chapter
GS700TR Series Hardware Installation Guide vi About This Manual v1.0, December 2007 • Scope. This manual is written for the GS700TR Series Smart Switch according to these specifications: How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for browsing forw...
Page 7 - Printing the Full Manual; Complete PDF Manual; Revision History
GS700TR Series Hardware Installation Guide About This Manual vii v1.0, December 2007 – Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top right of any page in the chapter you want to print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window. – Your computer must have the free Adobe...
Page 9 - Overview; Linking to high-speed servers
1-1 v1.0, December 2007 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 connectiv...
Page 10 - Features; The devices support full Netgear Smart Switch functionality.
GS700TR Series Hardware Installation Guide 1-2 Introduction v1.0, December 2007 Class of 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 Wizard Discovery program, a uti...
Page 11 - Package Contents
GS700TR Series Hardware Installation Guide Introduction 1-3 v1.0, December 2007 • Auto Uplink™ on all ports to make the right connection. • Automatic address learning function to build the packet-forwarding information table. The table contains up to 4K Media Access Control (MAC) addresses. • Full- ...
Page 12 - Rubber footpads for tabletop installation
GS700TR Series Hardware Installation Guide 1-4 Introduction v1.0, December 2007 • Rubber footpads for tabletop installation • Power cord • Rack-mount kit for installing the switch in a 19-inch rack • Installation guide • Smart Switch Resource CD with Smart Wizard Discovery and User’s manual • Warran...
Page 13 - GS724TR Front and Back Panel Configuration; illustrates the NETGEAR GS724TR Smart Switch front panel:
2-5 v1.0, December 2007 Chapter 2 Physical Description This chapter describes the NETGEAR Smart Switch hardware features. Topics include: • GS724TR Front and Back Panel Configuration • GS748TR Front and Back Panel Configuration • LED Designations • Device Hardware Interfaces GS724TR Front and Back P...
Page 14 - GS748TR Front and Back Panel Configuration
GS700TR Series Hardware Installation Guide 2-6 Physical Description v1.0, December 2007 • System LEDs Figure 2-2 illustrates the NETGEAR GS724TR 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 accomm...
Page 15 - LED Designations; Port LEDs; The following table describes the port LED designations.
GS700TR Series Hardware Installation Guide Physical Description 2-7 v1.0, December 2007 • System LEDs Figure 2-4 illustrates the NETGEAR GS748TR 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 accomm...
Page 16 - The following table describes the system LED designations.; Device Hardware Interfaces; Senses whether the cable is a straight-through or crossover cable.
GS700TR Series Hardware Installation Guide 2-8 Physical Description v1.0, December 2007 System LEDs The following table describes the system LED designations. Device Hardware Interfaces RJ-45 Ports RJ-45ports are auto-sensing ports. When inserting a cable into an RJ-45 port, the switch automatically...
Page 17 - SFP GBIC Module; The SFP GBIC bay accommodates a standard SFP GBIC module.; Factory Defaults Button
GS700TR Series Hardware Installation Guide Physical Description 2-9 v1.0, December 2007 • 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 h...
Page 19 - Desktop Switching
3-11 v1.0, December 2007 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 u...
Page 21 - Step 1: Preparing the Site
4-13 v1.0, December 2007 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 22 - Step 2: Installing the Switch; Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface; Attach the supplied mounting brackets to the side of the switch.
GS700TR Series Hardware Installation Guide 4-14 Installation v1.0, December 2007 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. ...
Page 23 - Step 3: Checking the Installation; Before applying power perform the following:
GS700TR Series Hardware Installation Guide Installation 4-15 v1.0, December 2007 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...
Page 24 - 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:
GS700TR Series Hardware Installation Guide 4-16 Installation v1.0, December 2007 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...
Page 25 - Step 6: Applying AC Power
GS700TR Series Hardware Installation Guide Installation 4-17 v1.0, December 2007 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 removin...
Page 26 - GS700TR Series Software Administration Manual
GS700TR Series Hardware Installation Guide 4-18 Installation v1.0, December 2007 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 switc...
Page 27 - Troubleshooting Chart
Troubleshooting A-19 v1.0, December 2007 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 symptom...
Page 28 - Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions; Network Adapter Cards
GS700TR Series Hardware Installation Guide A-20 Troubleshooting v1.0, December 2007 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 adapte...
Page 31 - Appendix B; Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility
Technical Specifications B-23 v1.0, December 2007 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; Microsoft Explorer 6...
Page 32 - FCC Part 15 Class A
GS700TR Series Hardware Installation Guide B-24 Technical Specifications v1.0, December 2007 Power Supply Power Consumption: 36.8W for GS724TR, 71.2W for GS748TR 100-240VAC/50-60 Hz universal input Physical Specifications Dimensions (H x W x D): GS724TR: 1.7 x 17.32 x 8.1/43 x 440 x 205 (in/mm); GS7...
Page 33 - Modules; AGM731F 1000BASE-SX SFP GBIC for multimode fiber
GS700TR Series Hardware Installation Guide Technical Specifications B-25 v1.0, December 2007 Modules AGM731F 1000BASE-SX SFP GBIC for multimode fiber AGM732F 1000BASE-LX SFP GBIC for single mode fiber AGM733 1000BASE-LZ GBIC for long haul single mode fiber
Page 35 - Index; Numerics
Index-27 v1.0, December 2007 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 ...
