NETGEAR XS728T Hardware Installation Manual
Prosafe 28-port and 48-port 10-gigabit smart managed switch
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- Page 1 ProSAFE 28-Port and 48-Port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch Models XS728T and XS748T Hardware I nstalla t ion G ui de March 2016 202-11637-01 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134...
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. You can visit to register your product, get help, access the latest downloads and user manuals, and join our community. We recommend that you use only official NETGEAR support resources. Conformity http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Hardware Overview Model XS728T ........11... - Page 4 ProSAFE 28-Port and 48-Port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch Models XS728T and XS748T Step 9: Manage the Switch ......... . . 28 Appendix A Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart .
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction
Introduction This hardware installation guide is for the following NETGEAR ProSAFE Smart Managed ® ® Switches: • Model XS728T 28-Port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch • Model XS748T 48-Port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch These models provide twenty-four or forty-four 1000/10GBASE-T RJ-45 copper ports and four dedicated enhanced small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) GBIC slots that can accept SFP+ 1G and 10G copper and fiber optical modules. -
Page 6: Overview
ProSAFE 28-Port and 48-Port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch Models XS728T and XS748T Overview The switch provides twenty-four or forty-four 1000/10GBASE-T RJ-45 copper ports that support nonstop 1G/10G Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks. The switch also provides four dedicated enhanced small form-factor pluggable (SFP+) slots that can accept 1GBASE and 10GBASE copper and fiber optical modules, or Direct Attach Cables (DAC) for short distance inter-switch connections. -
Page 7: Features
• Jumbo frames up to 10K bytes. • Static or LACP LAGs (12 LAGs with up to 8 members per LAG for model XS728T; 24 LAGs with up to 8 members per LAG for model XS748T). • Per-port LEDs and system status LEDs. -
Page 8: Safety Instructions And Warnings
ProSAFE 28-Port and 48-Port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch Models XS728T and XS748T • NETGEAR green power-saving features: Energy efficiency mode that fully conforms to the IEEE 802.3az standard. Per-port automatic change to a lower power mode when the port link is down. - Page 9 ProSAFE 28-Port and 48-Port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch Models XS728T and XS748T • Operate the product only from the type of external power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult your service provider or local power company.
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Page 10: Chapter 2 Hardware Overview
Hardware Overview This chapter describes the switch hardware features and includes the following sections: • Hardware Overview Model XS728T • Hardware Overview Model XS748T • Switch Hardware Interfaces... -
Page 11: Hardware Overview Model Xs728T
1G/10G RJ-45 ports Reset button USB port Figure 1. Front panel model XS728T From left to right, the front panel of model XS728T contains the following components: • Power and Fan LEDs. • Recessed Reset button to restart the device. -
Page 12: Back Panel Model Xs728T
ProSAFE 28-Port and 48-Port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch Models XS728T and XS748T Back Panel Model XS728T The following figure shows the back panel of model XS728T. Kensington lock slot AC power connector Figure 2. Back panel model XS728T The back panel contains a Kensington™ lock slot and the AC power connector. The serial console port is not for customer use. -
Page 13: Hardware Overview Model Xs748T
ProSAFE 28-Port and 48-Port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch Models XS728T and XS748T Hardware Overview Model XS748T The following sections describe the physical characteristics of model XS748T. Front Panel Model XS748T The switch provides forty-four 1G/10G copper RJ-45 ports and four dedicated SFP+ slots that can accept copper and fiber optical modules or Direct Attach Cables (DAC). -
Page 14: Back Panel Model Xs748T
ProSAFE 28-Port and 48-Port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch Models XS728T and XS748T Back Panel Model XS748T The following figure shows the back panel of model XS748T. Kensington lock slot AC power connector Figure 4. Back panel model XS748T The back panel contains a Kensington™ lock slot and the AC power connector. The serial console port is not for customer use. -
Page 15: Switch Hardware Interfaces
ProSAFE 28-Port and 48-Port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch Models XS728T and XS748T Table 2. Port and system LEDs model XS748T (continued) Designation Speed/ACT LEDs for SFP+ Green LED (10G LED) slots 45 to 48 • Off . No SFP+ module is inserted or no module link is established. -
Page 16: 1000/10Gbase-X Sfp+ Slots
ProSAFE 28-Port and 48-Port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch Models XS728T and XS748T 1000/10GBASE-X SFP+ Slots To enable high-speed fiber, copper, and long-distance connections on the switch, SFP+ slots accommodate standard 10G and 1G SFP+ transceiver modules, which are sold separately. - Page 17 ProSAFE 28-Port and 48-Port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch Models XS728T and XS748T To reset the switch to factory default settings using the Factory Defaults button: Insert a device such as a straightened paper clip into the opening. Press and hold the recessed Factory Defaults button for about five seconds, then release the button.
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Page 18: Chapter 3 Applications
Applications The switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring network connections. The switch can be used as your only network traffic-distribution device or with 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps hubs, routers, and switches. This chapter includes the following sections: •... -
Page 19: Desktop Switching
ProSAFE 28-Port and 48-Port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch Models XS728T and XS748T Desktop Switching You can use the switch as a desktop switch to build a small network that provides up to 10 Gbps access to a file server. With 1G and 10G connections, the switch always functions in full-duplex mode. Any switch port that is connected to a computer or file server can provide up to 20 Gbps bidirectional throughput. -
Page 20: Backbone Switching
ProSAFE 28-Port and 48-Port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch Models XS728T and XS748T Backbone Switching You can use the switch as a backbone switch in a small network that gives users high-speed access to servers and other network devices. XS748T (or XS728T) -
Page 21: High-Speed Network Storage
ProSAFE 28-Port and 48-Port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch Models XS728T and XS748T High-Speed Network Storage You can use the switches to provide high-speed connections and redundancy between ReadyNAS storage platforms and virtual machines or servers. Virtual machines or servers XS748T (or XS728T) -
Page 22: Chapter 4 Installation
Installation This chapter describes the installation procedures for your switch. Switch installation involves the steps that are described in the following sections: Step 1: Prepare the Site Step 2: Protect Against Electrostatic Discharge Step 3: Unpack the Switch Step 4: Install the Switch Step 5: Check the Installation Optional Step 6: Install an SFP Transceiver Module Step 7: Connect Devices to the Switch... -
Page 23: Step 1: Prepare The Site
ProSAFE 28-Port and 48-Port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch Models XS728T and XS748T Step 1: Prepare the Site Before you install the switch, ensure that the operating environment meets the site requirements that are listed in the following table. Table 3. Site requirements... -
Page 24: Step 3: Unpack The Switch
ProSAFE 28-Port and 48-Port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch Models XS728T and XS748T Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic floor pads, workbench pads, and an antistatic grounding strap. Step 3: Unpack the Switch The following figure shows the package contents of the switch. -
Page 25: Step 4: Install The Switch
ProSAFE 28-Port and 48-Port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch Models XS728T and XS748T Step 4: Install the Switch The switch can be used on a flat surface or mounted in a standard network equipment rack. Install the Switch on a Flat Surface This procedure explains how to install the switch on a flat surface. -
Page 26: Step 5: Check The Installation
Insert the transceiver module into an SFP+ slot. On model XS728T, insert the module in slot 25, 26, 27, or 28 (each slot can accept a module). On model XS748T, insert the module in slot 45, 46, 47, or 48 (each slot can accept a module). -
Page 27: Step 7: Connect Devices To The Switch
ProSAFE 28-Port and 48-Port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch Models XS728T and XS748T Step 7: Connect Devices to the Switch The following procedure describes how to connect computers to the switch’s RJ-45 ports. The switch supports Auto Uplink technology, which allows you to attach devices using either straight-through or crossover cables. -
Page 28: Step 9: Manage The Switch
ProSAFE 28-Port and 48-Port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch Models XS728T and XS748T Step 9: Manage the Switch The switch contains built-in web browser accessible software for viewing, changing, and monitoring the way it functions. This management software is not required for the switch to work. - Page 29 Troubleshooting This appendix provides information about troubleshooting the switch. The appendix includes the following sections: • Troubleshooting Chart • Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions...
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Page 30: Troubleshooting Chart
ProSAFE 28-Port and 48-Port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch Models XS728T and XS748T Troubleshooting Chart The following table lists symptoms, causes, and solutions for possible problems. Table 4. Troubleshooting chart Symptom Cause Solution Power LED is off. No power is received. -
Page 31: Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions
ProSAFE 28-Port and 48-Port 10-Gigabit Smart Managed Switch Models XS728T and XS748T Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions If the suggestions in the troubleshooting chart do not resolve the problem, see the following troubleshooting suggestions: • Network adapter cards. Ensure that the network adapters that are installed in the computers are in working condition and the software driver was installed.