NETGEAR Switch GS752TXS User Manual

GS752TXS Smart Switch  
Hardware Installation Guide  
350 East Plumeria Drive  
San Jose, CA 95134  
USA  
May 2011  
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1.  
Introduction  
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Congratulations on the purchase of your NETGEAR ProSafe GS752TXS Smart Switch! Your  
GS752TXS 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  
connectivity to eliminate bottlenecks, boost performance, and increase productivity. There are 48  
twisted-paired ports on the front panel of the switch which support nonstop 10/100/1000  
networks. The front panel also has four SFP+ ports that support 1000M and 10G optical modules  
or up to two stacking modules. To simplify installation, the switch is shipped ready for use out of  
the box.  
The GS752TXS Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide describes how to install and power on  
the GS752TXS Smart Switch. The information in this manual is intended for readers with  
intermediate computer and Internet skills.  
This chapter serves as an introduction to the GS752TXS Smart Switch and provides the  
following information:  
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Overview  
The NETGEAR GS752TXS Smart Switch provides 48 twisted-pair ports that support nonstop  
10/100/1000M networks. The switch also has four built-in Enhanced Small Form Factor  
Pluggable (SFP+) GBIC slots that support 1000M and 10G optical modules or up to two  
stacking modules.  
Using these Gigabit slots, you can create high-speed connections to a server or network  
backbone. For example, you can:  
Connect switches to each other with high-speed links  
Link to high-speed servers  
Provide 10/100/1000M copper and 1000M/10G fiber connectivity  
Connect up to six switches in a stack to create a high-port-capacity solution with a single  
point of administration  
The NETGEAR GS752TXS Smart Switch also provides the benefit of administrative  
management with a complete package of features for the observation, configuration, and  
control of the network. With a Web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI), the switch’s many  
capabilities can be viewed and used in a simple and intuitive manner. 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 traffic  
prioritization. These features provide better understanding and control of the network. Initial  
discovery of the switch on the network requires the Smart Control Center program, a utility  
that runs on a PC.  
The NETGEAR GS752TXS Smart Switch can be free standing, stacked with other switches,  
or rack mounted in a wiring closet or equipment room. It is IEEE-compliant and offers low  
latency for high-speed networking. All ports can automatically negotiate to the highest speed.  
This capability makes the switch ideal for environments that have a mix of Ethernet, Fast  
Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, or 10 Gigabit Ethernet devices. In addition, all RJ-45 ports  
operate in half-duplex or full-duplex mode. The maximum segment length is 328 feet (100  
meters) over Category 5 Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) cable.  
Features  
The following list identifies the key features of the GS752TXS Smart Switch:  
Forty-eight 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing Gigabit-Ethernet switching ports.  
Four dedicated 1000M/10G SFP+ fiber ports.  
Full NETGEAR Smart Switch functionality.  
Full compatibility with IEEE standards:  
IEEE 802.3i (10BASE-T)  
IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX)  
IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T)  
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IEEE 802.3z (1000BASE-x)  
IEEE802.aq (10GBASE-LRM)  
IEEE802.3ae (10GBASE Ethernet)  
IEEE802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet)  
IEEE 802.3x (Full-duplex flow control)  
Autosensing and auto-negotiating capabilities for all ports.  
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 16K Media Access Control (MAC) addresses.  
Store-and-Forward transmission to remove bad packets from the network.  
Full-duplex IEEE 802.3x pause frame flow control.  
Active flow control to minimize packet loss and frame drops.  
Half-duplex backpressure control.  
Per port LEDs and power LED.  
Internal open frame power supply.  
Standard NETGEAR 7xx series chassis.  
NETGEAR Green product series power-saving features:  
Automatic power consumption adjustment based on the RJ-45 cable length.  
Per port automatic power down when the port link is down.  
Stacking  
A stack can be controlled and managed from a single unit called the master unit. Any other  
unit member of the stack is named stack slave member.  
In particular, firmware can be downloaded from the stack master to the other units in the  
stack.  
A unit serving as Stack Master runs the fully operational software of a switch. In addition, it  
runs the master part of the Distributed Switching Application that configures and manages all  
other units in the stack. Generally, the master operates the remote Slave’s low-level drivers,  
through the Distributed Switching application part that is running in the context of the Slave.  
During the Stacking setup, the switches will auto-select one as the Stacking Master. All other  
devices are named as slave stack members, and assigned a unique Unit ID. One of the slave  
units is designated as the backup master. The backup master acts as a slave stack master,  
but can become a stack master in the event of failure of the stack master. In the default  
configuration, the master and backup master are assigned unit IDs of 1 and 2, respectively.  
The administrator can use the Web interface to configure different ID assignments. The Stack  
Master provides a Single point of control and management as well as a single interface in  
which to control and manage the stack.  
Switch software is downloaded separately for each stack member. However, all units in the  
stack must be running the same software version.  
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A stack unit can operate in one of the following Modes:  
Standalone unit runs as a general switch. The standalone unit does not run the stacking  
application until it is connected to a stack.  
The Master unit manages the entire stack, and is responsible for the entire stack  
configuration. All protocols run in the context of the Master unit. It updates and  
synchronizes the Backup master.  
A master-backup unit runs as a slave unit as described above, and in addition, it  
continuously monitors the existence and operation of the stack master. If the master unit  
fails, the master-backup unit will assume the stack-master role. (“Switchover”).  
A slave unit only runs a slave version of the Distributed Switching Algorithm, which allows  
the applications running on the Master unit’s CPU to control and manage the resources of  
the slave unit.  
Package Contents  
Figure 1 shows the package contents of the GS752TXS Smart Switch.  
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Verify that the package contains the following:  
GS752TXS Smart Switch  
Rubber footpads for tabletop installation  
Rackmounting kits  
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Power cord  
Installation guide  
Smart Switch Resource CD with NETGEAR Smart Control Center and User’s Manual  
If any item is missing or damaged, contact the place of purchase immediately.  
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2.  
Physical Description  
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This chapter describes the GS752TXS Smart Switch hardware features. Topics include:  
GS752TXS Front-Panel and Back-Panel Configuration  
The GS752TXS Smart Switch has 48 10/100/1000 Mbps copper ports and four dedicated  
1000 Mbps/10Gbps SFP+ fiber ports. Up to two fiber ports (port 51 and 52) at a time can be  
used as stacking ports.  
Each port is capable of sensing the line speed and negotiating the duplex mode with the link  
partner automatically.  
Figure 2 illustrates the front panel of the NETGEAR GS752TXS Smart Switch.  
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Figure 2. Front Panel  
The front panel contains the following:  
48 RJ-45 connectors for 10/100/1000 Mbps autosensing Gigabit Ethernet switching ports  
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Four dedicated 1000 Mbps/10Gbps SFP+ Gigabit Ethernet switching ports. Up to two of  
these ports (ports 51 and 52) can alternatively be used as stacking ports.  
Reset button to restart the device  
Recessed default reset button to restore the device back to the factory defaults  
Link, Speed, and Activity LEDs for each port  
Power, Fan Status, Stack Master, and Stack ID LEDs  
Figure 3 illustrates the NETGEAR GS752TXS Smart Switch back panel.  
Power Connector  
Figure 3. Back Panel  
The back panel contains a power connector.  
LED Designations  
Port LEDs  
The following table describes the RJ-45 and dedicated SFP port LED designations. There  
are two LEDs for each RJ-45 port. Each SFP port has its own indication LED.  
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Link/Speed/ACT LED mode for Off—No link established.  
copper ports 1 to 48  
Solid Green—A valid 1000 Mbps link is established.  
Blinking GreenThe port is transmitting or receiving packets at  
1000 Mbps.  
Solid Yellow—A valid 10/100 Mbps link is established.  
Blinking Yellow—The port is transmitting or receiving packets  
at 10/100 Mbps.  
Link/ACT LED for SFP+ ports  
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OffNo SFP+ module link is established  
Solid Green—A valid 10 Gbps link is established.  
Blinking Green— The port is transmitting or receiving packets  
at 10 Gbps.  
Solid Yellow—A valid 1000Mbps link is established on the port.  
Blinking Yellow—The port is transmitting or receiving packets at  
1000 Mbps  
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System LEDs  
The following table describes the system LED designations.  
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Power  
Solid Green—Device is powered on, run-time code is up and running.  
Solid Yellow—Device is booting up.  
OffPower is not supplied to the device  
Fan  
Solid Yellow—Fan has experienced a fail.  
OffFan is operating normally.  
Stack Master LED  
Solid Green—The switch acts as a master unit in a stack of GS700TS series  
switches.  
OffThe switch acts as a slave in a stack of GS700TS series switches, or the  
stack is operating in standalone mode.  
Stack ID  
Displays the stack ID, from 1 to 6.  
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Device Hardware Interfaces  
RJ-45 Ports  
RJ-45 ports are autosensing ports. When inserting a cable into an RJ-45 port, the switch  
automatically ascertains the maximum speed (10, 100, or 1000 Mbps) and duplex mode  
(half-duplex or full-duplex) of the attached device. All ports support only unshielded  
twisted-pair (UTP) cable terminated with an 8-pin RJ-45 plug.  
To simplify the procedure for attaching devices, all RJ-45 ports support Auto Uplink. This  
technology allows attaching devices to the RJ-45 ports with either straight-through or  
crossover cables. When inserting a cable into the switch’s RJ-45 port, the switch  
automatically:  
Senses whether the cable is a straight-through or crossover cable.  
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 hub).  
Configures the RJ-45 port to enable communications with the attached device, without  
requiring user intervention. In this way, the Auto Uplink technology compensates for  
setting uplink connections, while eliminating concern about whether to use crossover or  
straight-through cables when attaching devices.  
SFP+ Ports  
To enable you to have fiber connections on your network, there are four SFP+ ports (49  
through 52) that accommodate standard 1000M and 10G SFP+ transceiver modules, which  
are sold separately.  
The SFP+ ports can alternatively be used to connect the switch to a stack. Up to two ports  
(ports 51 and 52) can be used at a time as stacking ports.  
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Reset Button  
The Smart Switch has a Reset button on the front panel to allow you to manually reboot the  
switch. This action is equivalent to powering the unit off and back on. The last saved  
configuration is loaded into the switch as it resets. To operate the Reset button, insert a  
device such as a paper clip into the opening to press the recessed button. The front-panel  
LEDs should extinguish and light again as the switch performs its Power On Self Test  
(POST).  
Factory Defaults Button  
The Smart Switch has a Factory Defaults button on the front panel so that you can remove  
the current configuration and return the device to its factory settings. When you enable the  
Factory Defaults button, all settings including the password, VLAN settings, and port  
configurations are removed. To operate the Factory Defaults button, insert a device such as a  
paper clip into the opening to press the recessed button for over two seconds.  
Note: Switches that are part of stack will retain the stacking configuration.  
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Applications  
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Your GS752TXS Smart Switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring your network  
connections. It can be used as your only network traffic-distribution device or with 10 Mbps,  
100 Mbps, 1000 Mbps, and 10 Gbps hubs and switches.  
Desktop Switching  
The GS752TXS Smart Switch can be used as a desktop switch to build a small network that  
enables users to have 1000 Mbps access to a file server. With full-duplex enabled, the switch  
port connected to the server or PC can provide 2000 Mbps throughput. If a 10 Gbps module is  
used to connect the switch to the file server in full duplex operation, then the server can provide  
up to 20 Gbps throughput  
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Backbone Switching  
You can use the GS752TXS Smart Switch as a backbone switch in a small network that gives  
users high-speed access to servers and other network devices.  
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4.  
Installation  
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This chapter describes the installation procedures for your GS752TXS Smart Switch. Switch  
installation involves the following steps:  
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Step 1: Preparing the Site  
Before you install the switch, ensure the operating environment meets the site requirements in  
the following table.  
Characteristics Requirements  
Mounting  
Desktop installations - Provide a flat table or shelf surface.  
Rackmount installations - Use a 19-inch (48.3-centimeter) EIA standard equipment rack that  
is grounded and physically secure. The rackmount kit supplied with the switch is also required.  
Access  
Locate the switch in a position that allows you to access the front-panel RJ-45 ports, view the  
front-panel LEDs, and access the power connector.  
Power source  
Provide a power connection cord. Power specifications for the switch are shown in Appendix A.  
Ensure the AC outlet is not controlled by a wall switch, which can accidentally turn off power to  
the outlet and the switch.  
Environmental  
Temperature - Install the switch in a dry area, with ambient temperature between 0 and 40ºC  
(32ºF and 104ºF). Keep the switch away from heat sources such as direct sunlight, warm air  
exhausts, hot-air vents, and heaters.  
Operating humidity - The installation location should have a maximum relative humidity of  
90%, non-condensing.  
Ventilation - Do not restrict airflow by covering or obstructing air inlets on the sides of the  
switch. Keep at least 2 inches (5.08 centimeters) free on all sides for cooling. Be sure there is  
adequate airflow in the room or wiring closet where the switch is installed.  
Operating conditions - Keep the switch at least 6 ft. (1.83 meters) away from nearest source  
of electromagnetic noise, such as a photocopy machine.  
Step 2: Installing the Switch  
The GS752TXS Smart Switch can be used on a flat surface or mounted in a standard  
network equipment rack.  
Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface  
The switch ships with four self-adhesive rubber footpads. Stick one rubber footpad on each of  
the four concave spaces on the bottom of the switch. The rubber footpads cushion the switch  
against shock and vibrations. They also provide ventilation space between stacked switches.  
Installing the Switch in a Rack  
To install the switch in a rack, you need the 19-inch rackmount kit supplied with the switch.  
1. Attach the supplied mounting brackets to the side of the switch.  
2. Insert the screws provided in the rackmount kit through each bracket and into the bracket  
mounting holes in the switch.  
3. Tighten the screws with a #1 Phillips screwdriver to secure each bracket.  
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4. Align the mounting holes in the brackets with the holes in the rack, and insert two pan-head  
screws with nylon washers through each bracket and into the rack.  
5. Tighten the screws with a #2 Phillips screwdriver to secure mounting brackets to the rack.  
Figure 6. Rack Mount  
Step 3: Checking the Installation  
Before applying power to the switch, perform the following steps:  
Inspect the equipment thoroughly.  
Verify that all cables are installed correctly.  
Check cable routing to make sure cables are not damaged or creating a safety hazard.  
Ensure all equipment is mounted properly and securely.  
Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch  
The following procedure describes how to connect PCs to the switch’s RJ-45 ports. The  
GS752TXS Smart Switch contains Auto Uplink technology, which allows the attaching of  
devices using either straight-through or crossover cables.  
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Figure 7. Connecting Devices to the Switch  
Connect each PC to an RJ-45 network port on the Switch front panel (Figure 7). Use  
Category 5 (Cat5) Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) cable terminated with an RJ-45 connector  
to make these connections.  
Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between the switch and  
the attached device to 100m (328 ft.).  
Step 5: Installing an SFP Transceiver Module  
The following procedure describes how to install an optional SFP(or SFP+) transceiver  
module into one of the SFP ports of the switch.  
Note: Contact your NETGEAR sales office to buy these modules. If you do  
not want to install an SFP module, skip this procedure.  
To install an SFP transceiver, insert the transceiver into the SFP port. Press firmly on the  
flange of the module to seat it securely into the connector. You can install up to three  
additional Gigabit or 10 Gigabit Ethernet modules using this procedure.  
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Step 6: Installing Device as Stand-alone or Stack Master  
A master-backup unit runs as a slave unit as described above. In addition, it continuously  
monitors the existence and operation of the stack master. If the master unit fails, the  
master-backup unit will assume the stack-master role (“Switchover”). In the default  
configuration, the master and backup switches are assigned unit ID 1 and 2, respectively;  
however, the administrator may use the Web interface to assign different unit IDs. The goal  
for switchover time is under 30 seconds.  
If a stacking cable fails or a stack unit is extracted in a chain topology, slave units could be  
disconnected from the stack (which puts them in an ambiguous state), and they will set all  
their ports to the down state.  
Each unit may work in one of two modes: Stand-alone, or Stack mode. The operational mode  
is determined at software boot time, and can only be changed by a unit reset. The 7-segment  
stacking ID LED remains illuminated in both modes.  
The device supports two stacking topologies: Ring topology or Chain topology.  
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Figure 9. Stacking Topologies  
The device is “Plug and Play” in terms of stacking configuration. Before powering up the  
device, connect the devices into the required stacking topology. Then power up the devices.  
By default, the switch is configured to allow the master and slave designations to be  
determined through automatic discovery. You can use the web interface to configure the  
stack to select a particular switch as master after the device has been booted and is  
operational (see the System > Stacking page).  
For more information on stacking see the Software Administration Manual. A link to this  
document is on your Resource CD.  
Step 7: Applying AC Power  
The GS752TXS Smart Switch does not have an ON/OFF switch. Power is controlled by the  
power cord connection.  
Before connecting the power cord, select an AC outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch,  
which can turn off power to the switch. After selecting an appropriate outlet, use the following  
procedure to apply AC power:  
1. Connect the end of the power connection cable to the power receptacle on the back of  
the switch.  
2. Connect the AC power connection cable into a power source such as a wall socket or  
power strip.  
When you apply power, the Power LED on the switch’s front panel illuminates.  
If the Power LED does not go on, check that the power cable is plugged in correctly and that  
the power source is good. If this does not resolve the problem, refer to Appendix A.  
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Step 8: Managing the Switch using a Web Browser or the  
PC Utility  
The GS752TXS Smart Switch contains software for viewing, changing, and monitoring the  
way it works. This management software is not required for the switch to work. The ports can  
be used without using the management software. However, the management software  
enables the setup of VLAN and trunking features and also improves the efficiency of the  
switch, which results in the improvement of its overall performance as well as the  
performance of the network.  
After powering up the switch for the first time, the Smart Switch can be configured using a  
Web browser or a program called Smart Control Center. For more information about  
managing the switch, see the Software Administration Manual on the Smart Switch Resource  
CD.  
Note: The switch is configured with a default IP address of 192.168.0.239  
and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.  
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A.  
Troubleshooting  
A
This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the NETGEAR Smart Switch. Topics  
include the following:  
Troubleshooting Chart  
The following table lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems.  
Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
Power LED is off.  
No power is received.  
Check the power cord connections and the connected  
device. Ensure all cables used are correct and comply  
with Ethernet specifications.  
Link LED is off or  
intermittent.  
Port connection is not  
working.  
Check the crimp on the connectors and make sure that  
the plug is properly inserted and locked into the port at  
both the switch and the connecting device. Ensure all  
cables used are correct and comply with Ethernet  
specifications. Check for a defective PC adapter card,  
cable, or port by testing them in an alternate  
environment where all products are functioning.  
File transfer is slow or  
Half-duplex or full-duplex Make sure the attached device is set to  
performance degradation setting on the switch and auto-negotiate.  
is a problem.  
the connected device are  
not the same.  
A segment or device is  
One or more devices are Verify that the cabling is correct. Ensure all connectors  
not recognized as part of not properly connected,  
are securely positioned in the required ports.  
the network.  
or cabling does not meet Equipment may have been accidentally disconnected.  
Ethernet guidelines.  
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Symptom  
Cause  
Solution  
ACT LED is flashing  
continuously on all  
connected ports and the been created.  
network is disabled.  
A network loop  
(redundant path) has  
Break the loop by ensuring that there is only one path  
from any networked device to any other networked  
device. After you connect to the switch management  
interface, you can configure the Spanning Tree  
Protocol (STP) to prevent network loops.  
A unit is linked to a stack, The stacking ports of the Remove the unit from the stack. Use the Web  
but does not join the  
stack.  
new unit are configured  
differently from the stack, with combo links used as the stacking ports. Refer to  
Management to configure the unit as a stackable unit,  
or the unit is configured  
as a stand-alone unit.  
the GS752TXS Smart Switch Software Administration  
Manual for information about using the Web interface.  
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 adapter cards installed in the PCs are in working condition and the  
software driver has been installed.  
Configuration  
If problems occur after altering the network configuration, restore the original connections  
and determine the problem by implementing the new changes, one step at a time. Ensure  
that cable distances, repeater limits, and other physical aspects of the installation do not  
exceed the Ethernet limitations.  
Switch Integrity  
If required, verify the integrity of the switch by resetting the switch. To reset the switch,  
remove the AC power from the switch and then reapply AC power. If the problem continues,  
contact NETGEAR technical support. In North America, call 1-888-NETGEAR. If you are  
outside of North America, please refer to the support information card included with your  
product.  
Auto-Negotiation  
The RJ-45 ports negotiate the correct duplex mode, speed, and flow control if the device at  
the other end of the link supports auto negotiation. If the device does not support auto  
negotiation, the switch determines only the speed correctly, and the duplex mode defaults to  
half-duplex.  
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B.  
Technical Specifications  
B
Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility  
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T  
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX  
IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T  
IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-X  
IEEE802.3aq (10GBASE-LRM)  
IEEE802.3ae (10GBASE Ethernet)  
IEEE 802.3x full-duplex flow control  
IEEE802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet)  
Management  
Windows 2000 + XP, Vista; Windows 7, Microsoft Explorer 7.0 or above  
IEEE 802.1Q VLAN  
IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation  
IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol  
IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol  
IEEE 802.3s MSTP  
IEEE 802.1X Port Security  
IEEE 802.1AB LLDP, LLDP-MED  
SNMP v1, v2c, and v3  
TFTP, HTTP, and HTTPS  
Port Mirroring (RX, TX, and Both)  
IGMP Snooping v1/v2/v3  
IEEE 802.1p Class of Service (CoS)  
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SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) 3 servers. Disabled by default.  
Jumbo Frame Support (9K)  
IPv6 Management, Multicast, and QoS  
Static Routing  
MLD Snooping  
DHCP Snooping  
Protocol and MAC based VLAN  
DoS and Auto DoS prevention  
ACLs (MAC, IPv4, IPv6 and TCP/UDP based)  
Interface  
48 RJ-45 connectors for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T (Auto Uplink™ on all  
ports)  
Four 10 Gbps SFP+ slots (ports 49~52) to support 10 Gbps optical module and 1G optical  
module. Ports 51 and 52 can be used as stacking ports or as uplink ports.  
LEDs  
Per RJ-45 port: Speed/Link/Activity  
Per SFP+ port: Speed/Link/Activity  
Per device: Power, Fan, Stack Master, Stack ID  
Performance Specifications  
Forwarding modes: Store-and-forward  
Bandwidth (per unit): 176 Gbps  
Stacking up to 6 switches or 300 ports per stack  
Address database size: 16K media access control (MAC) addresses per system  
Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF):  
256,119 hours (~29.3 years) at 25°C  
90,993 hours (~10.3 years) at 55°C  
Power Supply  
100 VAC–240 VAC/50 Hz–60 Hz, 3.5A Max, universal input  
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Physical Specifications  
Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.7 x 17.3 x10.1/43 x 440 x 257 (in/mm)  
Weight: 4.50 kg (9.92 lbs)  
Environmental Specifications  
Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 104°F)  
Operating humidity: 10% to 95% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing  
Storage temperature: –20°C to 70°C (–4°F to 158°F)  
Storage humidity: 5% to 95% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing  
Electromagnetic Emissions  
CE Class A, including EN 55022 (CISPR 22), EN 55024, and EN 50082-1  
FCC Part 15 Class A  
VCCI Class A  
C-Tick  
Safety  
UL/cUL  
CE EN 60950-1  
CB  
CCC  
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C.  
Notification of Compliance  
C
NETGEAR Wired Products  
Regulatory Compliance Information  
This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National  
laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices. Failure of the end-user to  
comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action  
against the end-user by the applicable National regulatory authority.  
This product's firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or  
Country. Therefore, all options described in this user's guide may not be available in your version  
of the product.  
FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States  
FCC Information to User  
This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with  
approved antennas only. Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable  
regulatory certifications and approvals  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure  
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled  
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20  
cm between the radiator and your body.  
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or  
transmitter.  
FCC Declaration Of Conformity  
We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole  
responsibility that the GS752TXS Smart Switch complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
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FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.  
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can  
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the following methods:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the  
radio receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void  
the user's right to operate the equipment.  
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations  
This digital apparatus, GS752TXS Smart Switch, does not exceed the Class B limits for  
radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of  
the Canadian Department of Communications.  
European Union  
The GS752TXS Smart Switch complies with essential requirements of EU EMC Directive  
2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC as supported by applying the following test  
methods and standards:  
EN55022: 2006 / A1: 2007  
EN55024: 1998 / A1: 2001 / A2: 2003  
EN60950-1: 2005 2nd Edition  
EN 61000-3-2:2006  
EN 61000-3-3:1995 w/A1: 2001+A2: 2005  
GPL License Agreement  
GPL may be included in this product; to view the GPL license agreement go to  
For GNU General Public License (GPL) related information, please visit  
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Index  
IEEE 802.3x 8  
Numerics  
1U 8  
IEEE Standards 7  
IEEE-compliant 7  
Installation Guide 10  
Installing the Switch 21  
8-pin 15  
A
Applying AC Power 25  
Auto Uplink 15  
L
LED Designations 13  
Auto-negotiating 8  
Autosensing 15  
Low Latency 7  
M
MAC 8  
B
Backpressure 8  
Media Access Control 8  
C
O
Category 5 Unshielded Twisted-Pair 7  
Checking the Installation 22  
Class of Service 7  
compliance 33  
Connecting Devices to the Switch 22, 23  
Crossover 15  
Operating Conditions 21  
Operating Environment 21  
Operating humidity 21  
Overview 7  
P
Package Contents 9  
Pause Frame Flow Control 8  
Port LEDs 13  
D
Default Reset Button 13  
Device Hardware Interfaces 15  
Duplex Mode 15  
Preparing the Site 21  
R
F
Rackmount kit 10  
Reset Button 13  
RJ-45 Ports 15  
Factory Default Button 16  
Factory Defaults 13  
Flat Surface 21  
RJ-45 ports 7  
Rubber footpads 9, 21  
Full-duplex 7  
G
S
Gigabit Ports 7  
Smart Switch Resource CD 10  
Straight-through 15  
I
System LEDs 14  
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T
technical support 2  
Temperature 21  
trademarks 2  
Traffic Control 7  
Troubleshooting Chart 27  
U
User Intervention 15  
User’s Manual 10  
UTP 23  
V
Ventilation 21  
VLAN 7  
W
Web-based Graphical User Interface 7  
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