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...trademark of this document without notice. Trademarks NETGEAR® is used in commercial and/or industrial areas) and conforms to the standards set out in ...set by the Voluntary Control Council for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of NETGEAR, Inc. Federal Office for Interference by NETGEAR, Inc. Voluntary Control Council for example, test...instructions. All other Countries. All rights reserved. Certificate of some equipment (for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is hereby certified that the NETGEAR Model GS516T Copper Gigabit Switch...
...trademark of this document without notice. Trademarks NETGEAR® is used in commercial and/or industrial areas) and conforms to the standards set out in ...set by the Voluntary Control Council for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of NETGEAR, Inc. Federal Office for Interference by NETGEAR, Inc. Voluntary Control Council for example, test...instructions. All other Countries. All rights reserved. Certificate of some equipment (for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is hereby certified that the NETGEAR Model GS516T Copper Gigabit Switch...
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... (NETGEAR Model GS516T Copper Gigabit Switch) does not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise emissions from that the Model GS516T Copper Gigabit Switch is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15...turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus as set out in which case the user may cause undesired operation. Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications Cet appareil numérique (NETGEAR Model GS516T Copper Gigabit Switch...
... (NETGEAR Model GS516T Copper Gigabit Switch) does not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise emissions from that the Model GS516T Copper Gigabit Switch is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15...turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus as set out in which case the user may cause undesired operation. Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications Cet appareil numérique (NETGEAR Model GS516T Copper Gigabit Switch...
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... 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 you can be returned to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required. A direct connection to your point-of-purchase representative. iv Defective or damaged merchandise can access at support@NETGEAR...
... 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 you can be returned to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required. A direct connection to your point-of-purchase representative. iv Defective or damaged merchandise can access at support@NETGEAR...
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... address learning function to build the packet-forwarding information table. work • Easy Plug and Play installation with link partners to speeds of the traffic • Store-and-forward intelligent processing to minimize erroneous packets on all ports to make the right connection • Auto-negotiation with no software to configure, which saves time and minimizes the potential for configuration errors • Auto UplinkTM in all ports • Flow control traffic management...
... address learning function to build the packet-forwarding information table. work • Easy Plug and Play installation with link partners to speeds of the traffic • Store-and-forward intelligent processing to minimize erroneous packets on all ports to make the right connection • Auto-negotiation with no software to configure, which saves time and minimizes the potential for configuration errors • Auto UplinkTM in all ports • Flow control traffic management...
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... Blinking=Adfity on=10MLink 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Gree=FDX Yellow=COL Blinking=Adfity on=10MLink 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 GS516T 8 16 Figure 1-1. Model GS516T Switch Package Contents Verify that your package contains the following: • Model GS516T switch • Rubber footpads for tabletop installation • The Installation Guide • Rack mount kit for 19-inch rack installation • Warranty & Owner Registration Card • Support Information Card • Power...
... Blinking=Adfity on=10MLink 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Gree=FDX Yellow=COL Blinking=Adfity on=10MLink 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 GS516T 8 16 Figure 1-1. Model GS516T Switch Package Contents Verify that your package contains the following: • Model GS516T switch • Rubber footpads for tabletop installation • The Installation Guide • Rack mount kit for 19-inch rack installation • Warranty & Owner Registration Card • Support Information Card • Power...
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... describes the hardware features of the Model GS516T Switch physical description 2-1 Each network port has its own link and speed LEDs (located above each network port: FDX/COL (full-duplex/collision), Activity(RX/TX)/10Mbps . Front Panel of the NETGEAR Model GS516T Copper Gigabit Switch. Front Panel The front panel of the Model GS516T switch contains the following LEDs that correspond to each port). 16 PORT Gree=FDX Yellow=COL Blinking=Adfity on...
... describes the hardware features of the Model GS516T Switch physical description 2-1 Each network port has its own link and speed LEDs (located above each network port: FDX/COL (full-duplex/collision), Activity(RX/TX)/10Mbps . Front Panel of the NETGEAR Model GS516T Copper Gigabit Switch. Front Panel The front panel of the Model GS516T switch contains the following LEDs that correspond to each port). 16 PORT Gree=FDX Yellow=COL Blinking=Adfity on...
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... Ports The Model GS516T switch has 16 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps UTP ports. RJ-45 Connector with the attached device, without requiring user intervention. Figure 2-2 shows a RJ-45 connector. The 1000BASE-T requires very careful cable installation. 1 2 Key: 735EA 1 = 1000M Link LED 2 = 100M Link LED Figure 2-2. physical description 2-2 When you to attach devices to a router, switch, or hub). In this information, the switch automatically configures the RJ-45 port...
... Ports The Model GS516T switch has 16 auto-sensing 10/100/1000 Mbps UTP ports. RJ-45 Connector with the attached device, without requiring user intervention. Figure 2-2 shows a RJ-45 connector. The 1000BASE-T requires very careful cable installation. 1 2 Key: 735EA 1 = 1000M Link LED 2 = 100M Link LED Figure 2-2. physical description 2-2 When you to attach devices to a router, switch, or hub). In this information, the switch automatically configures the RJ-45 port...
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... 14 15 16 9 GS516T 8 16 FR314 Router Figure 2-3. Warning! " Note: Using Auto Uplink to create multiple active paths between any two network devices can cause undesirable loops in the network, resulting in turn, connect back to the same router, creating multiple active paths between two network devices. Creating loops disables your network(Example 1) EN524 Hub Model GS516T ® MODEL EN524 ® 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch Switching MODEL FS509T 9 PORTS with a 4-port switch connects to a hub and to a GS516T...
... 14 15 16 9 GS516T 8 16 FR314 Router Figure 2-3. Warning! " Note: Using Auto Uplink to create multiple active paths between any two network devices can cause undesirable loops in the network, resulting in turn, connect back to the same router, creating multiple active paths between two network devices. Creating loops disables your network(Example 1) EN524 Hub Model GS516T ® MODEL EN524 ® 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Switch Switching MODEL FS509T 9 PORTS with a 4-port switch connects to a hub and to a GS516T...
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LED Descriptions Label Color Activity Description Power Green On Off Power is no collision. In a full-duplex environment, there is supplied to the switch. Activity/ 10M Green Blinking On Off Packet transmission or reception is not established on the port. Power is operating in half-duplex mode. A link is occurring on the port. Fans AC power Receptacle 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz Figure 2-5. The port is...
LED Descriptions Label Color Activity Description Power Green On Off Power is no collision. In a full-duplex environment, there is supplied to the switch. Activity/ 10M Green Blinking On Off Packet transmission or reception is not established on the port. Power is operating in half-duplex mode. A link is occurring on the port. Fans AC power Receptacle 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz Figure 2-5. The port is...
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... the NETGEAR Model GS516T Copper Gigabit Switch into your network. Model GS516T Switch Used as a desktop switch to build a powerful network that enables users to have 1000 Mbps access to each server and PC. 16 PORT Gree=FDX Yellow=COL Blinking=Adfity on=10MLink 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Gree=FDX Yellow=COL Blinking=Adfity on=10MLink 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 GS516T 8 16 Figure 3-1. If a full-duplex adapter card is installed in the server...
... the NETGEAR Model GS516T Copper Gigabit Switch into your network. Model GS516T Switch Used as a desktop switch to build a powerful network that enables users to have 1000 Mbps access to each server and PC. 16 PORT Gree=FDX Yellow=COL Blinking=Adfity on=10MLink 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Gree=FDX Yellow=COL Blinking=Adfity on=10MLink 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 GS516T 8 16 Figure 3-1. If a full-duplex adapter card is installed in the server...
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...=10MLink 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Gree=FDX Yellow=COL Blinking=Adfity on=10MLink 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 GS516T MAC MAC Figure 3-2. Other workgroups are connected by a NETGEAR Model FS518T switch. Each power workgroup is anchored by a NETGEAR FS524 switch. Because each copper link can be up to 1000 Mbps The Model GS516T switch, as a Segment Switch applications 3-2 Model GS516T Switch Used as illustrated in Figure 3-2, connects multiple power workgroups and servers using high-speed gigabit links.
...=10MLink 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 Gree=FDX Yellow=COL Blinking=Adfity on=10MLink 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 9 GS516T MAC MAC Figure 3-2. Other workgroups are connected by a NETGEAR Model FS518T switch. Each power workgroup is anchored by a NETGEAR FS524 switch. Because each copper link can be up to 1000 Mbps The Model GS516T switch, as a Segment Switch applications 3-2 Model GS516T Switch Used as illustrated in Figure 3-2, connects multiple power workgroups and servers using high-speed gigabit links.
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... Maximum relative humidity of the package and verify them against the following list: • NETGEAR Model GS516T Gigabit Ethernet Switch • Self-adhesive rubber footpads for desktop installation • Rack Mount Kit for rack installation • AC power cord • Warranty & Owner Registration Card installation 4-1 Checking Package Contents Unpack the contents of 90%, noncondensing. Table 4-1. Operating Environment Requirements Characteristic Requirements Temperature Ambient temperature between 0 and 40º...
... Maximum relative humidity of the package and verify them against the following list: • NETGEAR Model GS516T Gigabit Ethernet Switch • Self-adhesive rubber footpads for desktop installation • Rack Mount Kit for rack installation • AC power cord • Warranty & Owner Registration Card installation 4-1 Checking Package Contents Unpack the contents of 90%, noncondensing. Table 4-1. Operating Environment Requirements Characteristic Requirements Temperature Ambient temperature between 0 and 40º...
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... Switch in a Rack Refer to 100 m. 2. Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between your PC or server and the switch to Figure 4-1 when installing the switch in a rack. 100/1000 Mbps Copper Gigabit Switch Power Ethernet MODEL GS516T Figure 4-1. • The Installation Guide • Support Information Card Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface To install the switch on the rear panel of the switch and the other end of the switch. Connect one end of the AC power adapter cable...
... Switch in a Rack Refer to 100 m. 2. Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between your PC or server and the switch to Figure 4-1 when installing the switch in a rack. 100/1000 Mbps Copper Gigabit Switch Power Ethernet MODEL GS516T Figure 4-1. • The Installation Guide • Support Information Card Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface To install the switch on the rear panel of the switch and the other end of the switch. Connect one end of the AC power adapter cable...
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installation 4-3 When the switch is on each connected port is connected and operating, refer to Figure 4-2 when connecting the switch. Connecting to the Model GS516T 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 . Refer to Table 2-1 "LED Descriptions" for information about the LEDs and their activity. Key 1000 Mbps 100 Mbps 10 Mbps 16PO1R0/T100MbpsGigabit Fiber Switch Ethernet MODELGS508T Figure 4-2.
installation 4-3 When the switch is on each connected port is connected and operating, refer to Figure 4-2 when connecting the switch. Connecting to the Model GS516T 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 . Refer to Table 2-1 "LED Descriptions" for information about the LEDs and their activity. Key 1000 Mbps 100 Mbps 10 Mbps 16PO1R0/T100MbpsGigabit Fiber Switch Ethernet MODELGS508T Figure 4-2.
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... troubleshooting the NETGEAR Model GS516T Copper Gigabit Switch. Port connection is received at both the switch and the connecting device. See Appendix C. A segment or device is not recognized as part of possible problems. Table 5-1. No power is not functioning. Make sure all cables used are correct and comply with Ethernet specifications. File transfer is slow or performance degradation is correct. One or more devices are mismatched. Verify that the plug is blinking...
... troubleshooting the NETGEAR Model GS516T Copper Gigabit Switch. Port connection is received at both the switch and the connecting device. See Appendix C. A segment or device is not recognized as part of possible problems. Table 5-1. No power is not functioning. Make sure all cables used are correct and comply with Ethernet specifications. File transfer is slow or performance degradation is correct. One or more devices are mismatched. Verify that the plug is blinking...
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... connections and determine the problem by resetting the switch.Turn power to half. If the problem continues and you have completed all the preceding diagnoses, contact your NETGEAR point-of the switch by implementing the new changes, one procedure at a time. troubleshooting 5-2 Auto Negotiation Each port will default to the switch off and then back on. Network Adapter Cards Make sure the network adapter cards installed in the PCs are in working condition and the software driver...
... connections and determine the problem by resetting the switch.Turn power to half. If the problem continues and you have completed all the preceding diagnoses, contact your NETGEAR point-of the switch by implementing the new changes, one procedure at a time. troubleshooting 5-2 Auto Negotiation Each port will default to the switch off and then back on. Network Adapter Cards Make sure the network adapter cards installed in the PCs are in working condition and the software driver...
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...) Frame forward rate:(using 64-byte packets): Network latency (using 64-byte packets): 1,480,000 frames/second maximum(1000 Mbps) 148,000 frames/second maximum(100 Mbps) 14,800 frames/second maximum(10 Mbps) 30 microseconds maximum Address database size: 8,000 MAC addresses Addressing: 48-bit MAC address Forwording Mode: store & Forward technical specifications A-1 APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR Model GS516T Copper Gigabit Switch.
...) Frame forward rate:(using 64-byte packets): Network latency (using 64-byte packets): 1,480,000 frames/second maximum(1000 Mbps) 148,000 frames/second maximum(100 Mbps) 14,800 frames/second maximum(10 Mbps) 30 microseconds maximum Address database size: 8,000 MAC addresses Addressing: 48-bit MAC address Forwording Mode: store & Forward technical specifications A-1 APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR Model GS516T Copper Gigabit Switch.
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... Ethernet specification.The end to correct cabling for cables used with Category 5 cable. All of these will increase performance. If installing new cable, we recommend using the existing cable, be considered.The most important components in your cabling system are designed to act as a guide to end link is available with the NETGEAR Model GS516T Copper Gigabit Switch. cabling guidelines C-1 APPENDIX C: CABLING GUIDELINES This appendix provides specifications for 1000BASE-T. If using...
... Ethernet specification.The end to correct cabling for cables used with Category 5 cable. All of these will increase performance. If installing new cable, we recommend using the existing cable, be considered.The most important components in your cabling system are designed to act as a guide to end link is available with the NETGEAR Model GS516T Copper Gigabit Switch. cabling guidelines C-1 APPENDIX C: CABLING GUIDELINES This appendix provides specifications for 1000BASE-T. If using...
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...connection via an RJ-45 to another , within a cable assembly, or among cables within the Category 5. It is important to ensure that is detected at the near end of the link-the end at each transition point. • removal of the cable installation. Near End Cross Talk (NEXT) This is a measure of the signal coupling from impedance changes... connections are tested. NEXT measures the amount of wires within a bundle. Return Loss Return loss measures the amount of reflected signal energy resulting from one wire to another connector, a patch panel, or a piece of equipment at which use ...
...connection via an RJ-45 to another , within a cable assembly, or among cables within the Category 5. It is important to ensure that is detected at the near end of the link-the end at each transition point. • removal of the cable installation. Near End Cross Talk (NEXT) This is a measure of the signal coupling from impedance changes... connections are tested. NEXT measures the amount of wires within a bundle. Return Loss Return loss measures the amount of reflected signal energy resulting from one wire to another connector, a patch panel, or a piece of equipment at which use ...
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... the right connection. Computers and workstation adapter cards are configured as media-dependent interfaces with built-in the device. Crossover Twisted Pair Cable cabling guidelines C-5 Most repeaters and switch ports are usually media-dependent interface ports, called MDI-X or normal ports. Straight-Through Twisted Pair Cable Figure C-2 illustrates crossover twisted pair cable. 1 Rx 2 B 1 Rx 2 B 3 Tx 6 3 Tx 6 Key: B = Normal or MDI-X port (as on a hub or switch) 1, 2, 3, 6 = Pin numbers Figure C-2. Figure...
... the right connection. Computers and workstation adapter cards are configured as media-dependent interfaces with built-in the device. Crossover Twisted Pair Cable cabling guidelines C-5 Most repeaters and switch ports are usually media-dependent interface ports, called MDI-X or normal ports. Straight-Through Twisted Pair Cable Figure C-2 illustrates crossover twisted pair cable. 1 Rx 2 B 1 Rx 2 B 3 Tx 6 3 Tx 6 Key: B = Normal or MDI-X port (as on a hub or switch) 1, 2, 3, 6 = Pin numbers Figure C-2. Figure...