FS726T Hardware manual
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..., including interference that the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch is used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto, radio interference may be used in a residential installation. Consequently, when this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for a Class A digital device, pursuant to the standards set out in the BMPTAmtsblVfg 243...
..., including interference that the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch is used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto, radio interference may be used in a residential installation. Consequently, when this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for a Class A digital device, pursuant to the standards set out in the BMPTAmtsblVfg 243...
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... digital apparatus (NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch) do not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as Internet Explorer or Netscape are outside North America, please refer to the phone numbers listed on the Support Information Card that shipped with questions or problems following installation: • Check the NETGEAR Web page at http://www.NETGEAR.com/support • Call Technical Support in the...
... digital apparatus (NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch) do not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as Internet Explorer or Netscape are outside North America, please refer to the phone numbers listed on the Support Information Card that shipped with questions or problems following installation: • Check the NETGEAR Web page at http://www.NETGEAR.com/support • Call Technical Support in the...
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...-45 PORTS...8 SFP GBIC MODULE ...9 LED DESCRIPTIONS ...9 RESET BUTTON...9 FACTORY DEFAULTS BUTTON...10 CHAPTER 3: APPLICATIONS...11 DESKTOP SWITCHING ...11 CHAPTER 4: INSTALLATION...12 STEP 1: PREPARING THE SITE ...12 STEP 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH ...12 STEP 3: CHECKING THE INSTALLATION ...13 STEP 4: CONNECTING DEVICES TO THE SWITCH ...13 STEP 5: INSTALLING AN SFP GBIC MODULE...13 STEP 6: APPLYING AC POWER ...14 STEP 7: SWITCH MANAGEMENT THROUGH A WEB BROWSER OR THE PC UTILITY FOR INITIAL CONFIGURATION 14 APPENDIX A: GLOSSARY ...15 APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING ...17 TROUBLESHOOTING...
...-45 PORTS...8 SFP GBIC MODULE ...9 LED DESCRIPTIONS ...9 RESET BUTTON...9 FACTORY DEFAULTS BUTTON...10 CHAPTER 3: APPLICATIONS...11 DESKTOP SWITCHING ...11 CHAPTER 4: INSTALLATION...12 STEP 1: PREPARING THE SITE ...12 STEP 2: INSTALLING THE SWITCH ...12 STEP 3: CHECKING THE INSTALLATION ...13 STEP 4: CONNECTING DEVICES TO THE SWITCH ...13 STEP 5: INSTALLING AN SFP GBIC MODULE...13 STEP 6: APPLYING AC POWER ...14 STEP 7: SWITCH MANAGEMENT THROUGH A WEB BROWSER OR THE PC UTILITY FOR INITIAL CONFIGURATION 14 APPENDIX A: GLOSSARY ...15 APPENDIX B: TROUBLESHOOTING ...17 TROUBLESHOOTING...
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Example of the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch ...8 Figure 2-2. Front Panel LEDs:...9 Table 4-1. Figures Figure 1-1. Front Panel of Desktop Switching...11 Figure 4-1. Connecting Devices to the Switch...13 Figure 4-3. Installing a Gigabit Ethernet Module into FS726T ...14 Tables Table 2-1. Back Panel of 19 Site Requirements ...12 Table B-1. Troubleshooting Chart ...17 Page 4 of the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch ...8 Figure 3-1. Package Contents...7 Figure 2-1. Attaching Mounting Brackets ...13 Figure 4-2.
Example of the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch ...8 Figure 2-2. Front Panel LEDs:...9 Table 4-1. Figures Figure 1-1. Front Panel of Desktop Switching...11 Figure 4-1. Connecting Devices to the Switch...13 Figure 4-3. Installing a Gigabit Ethernet Module into FS726T ...14 Tables Table 2-1. Back Panel of 19 Site Requirements ...12 Table B-1. Troubleshooting Chart ...17 Page 4 of the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch ...8 Figure 3-1. Package Contents...7 Figure 2-1. Attaching Mounting Brackets ...13 Figure 4-2.
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... example, you can be viewed and used in half- With a Web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI), the switch's many capabilities can automatically negotiate to better understand and control your network. This capability makes the switch ideal for using SFP GBIC modules. The switch's management features include configuration for port and switch information, VLAN for traffic control, port trunking for increased bandwidth, and Class of Service (CoS) for users who require a large number of ports and want the power...
... example, you can be viewed and used in half- With a Web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI), the switch's many capabilities can automatically negotiate to better understand and control your network. This capability makes the switch ideal for using SFP GBIC modules. The switch's management features include configuration for port and switch information, VLAN for traffic control, port trunking for increased bandwidth, and Class of Service (CoS) for users who require a large number of ports and want the power...
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...IEEE 802.3x pause frame flow control • LED indicators for port status monitoring: ♦ Power LED to indicate power on/off status ♦ Link/Act LED to indicate link status and activity ♦ Dual-color Mode LED to indicate speed, activity for all ports • Auto Uplink™ on all ports to enable/disable each port, set speed, duplex mode and device follow control ♦ Support Auto-Discovery application program for discovering and managing the switches on the network ♦ Support flash upgrading, configuration backup/restore and factory reset • Full compatibility...
...IEEE 802.3x pause frame flow control • LED indicators for port status monitoring: ♦ Power LED to indicate power on/off status ♦ Link/Act LED to indicate link status and activity ♦ Dual-color Mode LED to indicate speed, activity for all ports • Auto Uplink™ on all ports to enable/disable each port, set speed, duplex mode and device follow control ♦ Support Auto-Discovery application program for discovering and managing the switches on the network ♦ Support flash upgrading, configuration backup/restore and factory reset • Full compatibility...
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Package Contents Verify that your package contains the following: NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch 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 Warranty/Support Information Card If any item is missing or damaged, contact your place of the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch. Package Contents Figure 1-1 shows the package contents of purchase immediately. Figure 1-1. Page 7 of 19
Package Contents Verify that your package contains the following: NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch 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 Warranty/Support Information Card If any item is missing or damaged, contact your place of the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch. Package Contents Figure 1-1 shows the package contents of purchase immediately. Figure 1-1. Page 7 of 19
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...; SFP GBIC Module bay • LED descriptions • Reset Button • Factory Defaults Button Front and Back Panels Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the key components on the front and back panels of the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ports As Figure 2-1 shows, the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch has 24 10/100 Mbps and 2 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports. In this way, the Auto Uplink...
...; SFP GBIC Module bay • LED descriptions • Reset Button • Factory Defaults Button Front and Back Panels Figures 2-1 and 2-2 show the key components on the front and back panels of the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ports As Figure 2-1 shows, the NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch has 24 10/100 Mbps and 2 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 ports. In this way, the Auto Uplink...
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... from NETGEAR, allowing you to have fiber connections on your network. Power is supplied to the switch & operating normally Off - Packets transmission or reception is established on the port 100/1000M LED Solid Green - For example, both connectors are plugged in at any given time. Page 9 of link, port speed, and activity. Table 2-1 summarizes the LEDs on the port Blinking Green - Table 2-1. A valid 10/100Mbps link is established on as it resets. A valid 1000Mbps link...
... from NETGEAR, allowing you to have fiber connections on your network. Power is supplied to the switch & operating normally Off - Packets transmission or reception is established on the port 100/1000M LED Solid Green - For example, both connectors are plugged in at any given time. Page 9 of link, port speed, and activity. Table 2-1 summarizes the LEDs on the port Blinking Green - Table 2-1. A valid 10/100Mbps link is established on as it resets. A valid 1000Mbps link...
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This will clear out all settings, including the password, VLAN settings and port configurations. Page 10 of 19 Factory Defaults Button The FS726T has a Factory Default Button to enable you to clear out the current configuration and return to the factory settings.
This will clear out all settings, including the password, VLAN settings and port configurations. Page 10 of 19 Factory Defaults Button The FS726T has a Factory Default Button to enable you to clear out the current configuration and return to the factory settings.
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... 1000 Mbps access to provide flexibility in configuring your network connections. Example of Desktop Switching Page 11 of 19 Figure 3-1. With full-duplex enabled, the switch port connected to the server or PC can be used as a standalone device or with 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 10/100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps hubs and switches. CHAPTER 3: APPLICATIONS Your NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch is designed to a file server. Desktop Switching Your NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch can...
... 1000 Mbps access to provide flexibility in configuring your network connections. Example of Desktop Switching Page 11 of 19 Figure 3-1. With full-duplex enabled, the switch port connected to the server or PC can be used as a standalone device or with 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 10/100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps hubs and switches. CHAPTER 3: APPLICATIONS Your NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch is designed to a file server. Desktop Switching Your NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch can...
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...-inch rack. Switch installation involves the following procedure (and refer to the switch Step 5: Installing an SFP GBIC module Step 6: Apply AC power Step 7: Switch management through each bracket. 4. You also need the 19-inch rack-mount kit supplied with a #2 Phillips screwdriver to secure each bracket and into the bracket mounting holes in a rack, use the following steps: Step 1: Preparing the site Step 2: Installing the switch Step 3: Checking the installation Step 4: Connecting...
...-inch rack. Switch installation involves the following procedure (and refer to the switch Step 5: Installing an SFP GBIC module Step 6: Apply AC power Step 7: Switch management through each bracket. 4. You also need the 19-inch rack-mount kit supplied with a #2 Phillips screwdriver to secure each bracket and into the bracket mounting holes in a rack, use the following steps: Step 1: Preparing the site Step 2: Installing the switch Step 3: Checking the installation Step 4: Connecting...
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... Smart Switch contains Auto Uplink™ technology, which allows you do not want to install an SFP GBIC module at this time, skip this procedure. Standard SFP GBIC modules are installed correctly. Press firmly to attach devices using either straight-through or crossover cables. Page 13 of 19 Figure 4-2. Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between the switch and the attached device to an RJ-45 network port...
... Smart Switch contains Auto Uplink™ technology, which allows you do not want to install an SFP GBIC module at this time, skip this procedure. Standard SFP GBIC modules are installed correctly. Press firmly to attach devices using either straight-through or crossover cables. Page 13 of 19 Figure 4-2. Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between the switch and the attached device to an RJ-45 network port...
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... managing the switch, see the Software Manual on the switch's front panel will be Green. the only method of applying or removing AC power is not required for viewing, changing, and monitoring the way it using the management software. Installing a Gigabit Ethernet Module into FS726T Step 6: Applying AC Power NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch does not have an ON/OFF switch; Connect the 3-pronged end of your network. When you select an appropriate outlet, use the ports without using a Web...
... managing the switch, see the Software Manual on the switch's front panel will be Green. the only method of applying or removing AC power is not required for viewing, changing, and monitoring the way it using the management software. Installing a Gigabit Ethernet Module into FS726T Step 6: Applying AC Power NETGEAR ProSafe FS726T Smart Switch does not have an ON/OFF switch; Connect the 3-pronged end of your network. When you select an appropriate outlet, use the ports without using a Web...
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... traffic to a network. IP address Internet Protocol address. End station A computer, printer, or server that allows packets to all devices on a Flow control switch. control mechanism. IETF Internet Engineering Task Force. An organization responsible for providing engineering solutions for 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 twisted-pair cable. IP is a layer 3 network protocol that allows twisted-pair ports to fail. A network of a line, that typically absorb all the destinations. Auto...
... traffic to a network. IP address Internet Protocol address. End station A computer, printer, or server that allows packets to all devices on a Flow control switch. control mechanism. IETF Internet Engineering Task Force. An organization responsible for providing engineering solutions for 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet over Category 5 twisted-pair cable. IP is a layer 3 network protocol that allows twisted-pair ports to fail. A network of a line, that typically absorb all the destinations. Auto...
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... combine multiple ports on a TCP/IP network. Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. ensuring that is being sent, as well as if they connect LANs of 19 MAC MAC address Multicast Port monitoring Port speed Port trunking Protocol Quality of the destination network. Media Access Control. Media Access Control address; A single packet sent to the rest of end stations on a device uses to communicate as the address of Service Segment SNMP Spanning Tree Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Switch TCP/IP Traffic prioritization Unicast VLAN repeatedly...
... combine multiple ports on a TCP/IP network. Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol. ensuring that is being sent, as well as if they connect LANs of 19 MAC MAC address Multicast Port monitoring Port speed Port trunking Protocol Quality of the destination network. Media Access Control. Media Access Control address; A single packet sent to the rest of end stations on a device uses to communicate as the address of Service Segment SNMP Spanning Tree Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Switch TCP/IP Traffic prioritization Unicast VLAN repeatedly...
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ACT LED is flashing continuously on the Gigabit module negotiates speed, duplex mode, and flow control, provided that the attached device supports autonegotiation. Solution Check the power cord connections for a defective adapter card, cable, or port by implementing the new changes, one path from the switch and then reapply AC power. Make sure all connectors are correct and comply with Ethernet specifications. A network loop (redundant path) has been created (see Figure 2-3). Verify that there...
ACT LED is flashing continuously on the Gigabit module negotiates speed, duplex mode, and flow control, provided that the attached device supports autonegotiation. Solution Check the power cord connections for a defective adapter card, cable, or port by implementing the new changes, one path from the switch and then reapply AC power. Make sure all connectors are correct and comply with Ethernet specifications. A network loop (redundant path) has been created (see Figure 2-3). Verify that there...
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... access control (MAC) addresses per IEEE802.3ad Link Aggregation Interface 24 RJ-45 connectors for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX (Auto Uplink™ on all ports) 2 RJ-45 connectors for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T (Auto Uplink™ on all ports) 1 SFP GBIC module bay LEDs Per port (Gigabit): Link/Activity, Speed Per device: Power Performance Specifications Forwarding modes: Store-and-forward Bandwidth: 8.8 Gbps Network latency: Less than 20 microseconds for 64-byte frames in store-and-forward mode for the NETGEAR ProSafe...
... access control (MAC) addresses per IEEE802.3ad Link Aggregation Interface 24 RJ-45 connectors for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX (Auto Uplink™ on all ports) 2 RJ-45 connectors for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX and 1000BASE-T (Auto Uplink™ on all ports) 1 SFP GBIC module bay LEDs Per port (Gigabit): Link/Activity, Speed Per device: Power Performance Specifications Forwarding modes: Store-and-forward Bandwidth: 8.8 Gbps Network latency: Less than 20 microseconds for 64-byte frames in store-and-forward mode for the NETGEAR ProSafe...