Managed Layer 2+ Stackable Switches FSM7226RS and FSM7250RS Hardware Installation Guide NETGEAR, Inc. 350 E. Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10454-01 October 2008...
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
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Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications du Canada. EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that the NETGEAR ProSafe™ 24-Port L2+ Managed Stackable Switch with 2 Gigabit ports FSM7226RS is shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a.
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Gigabit ports FSM7226RS or ProSafe™ 48-Port L2+ Managed Stackable Switch with 2 Gigabit ports FSM7250RS. World Wide Web NETGEAR maintains a World Wide Web home page that you can access at the universal resource locator (URL) http://www.netgear.com. A direct connection to the Internet and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer or Netscape are required.
Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ...................vii How to Use This Manual ....................viii How to Print This Manual ....................viii Revision History ........................ ix Chapter 1 Introduction FSM7226RS Front Panel and LEDs ................1-1 FSM7226RS Rear Panel ....................1-2 FSM7250RS Front Panel and LEDs ................1-2 FSM7250RS Rear Panel ....................1-3 Interpreting the LEDs ......................1-3 Safety Instructions ......................1-4...
About This Manual The NETGEAR ® Managed Layer 2+ Stackable Switches FSM7226RS and FSM7250RS Hardware Installation Guide describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the managed switches. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.
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Managed Layer 2+ Stackable Switches FSM7226RS and FSM7250RS Hardware Installation Guide v1.0, October 2008...
Chapter 1 Introduction The NETGEAR Layer 2+ Managed Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch is a state-of-the-art, high- performance, IEEE-compliant network solution. It includes powerful management features that you can use to eliminate bottlenecks, boost performance, and increase productivity. This guide describes hardware installation and basic troubleshooting for the following NETGEAR switches: •...
Managed Layer 2+ Stackable Switches FSM7226RS and FSM7250RS Hardware Installation Guide FSM7226RS Rear Panel The rear panel has two stacking ports, a console port, redundant power supply connector, and a standard AC power receptacle for the supplied power cord. Power receptacle Stacking ports Redundant Console port...
Managed Layer 2+ Stackable Switches FSM7226RS and FSM7250RS Hardware Installation Guide FSM7250RS Rear Panel The rear panel has two stacking ports, a redundant power supply connector, a console port, and a standard AC power receptacle for the supplied power cord. Stacking ports Power receptacle Console port...
Managed Layer 2+ Stackable Switches FSM7226RS and FSM7250RS Hardware Installation Guide Table 1-1. LED Descriptions (continued) Description Stack ID Solid Green: Display the stack ID. • RJ45 Port 1-24 for SPD/Link/ACT LED FSM7226RS • Off: No link is established on the port. •...
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Managed Layer 2+ Stackable Switches FSM7226RS and FSM7250RS Hardware Installation Guide – The product has been exposed to water. – The product has been dropped or damaged. – The product does not operate correctly when you follow the operating instructions. •...
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Managed Layer 2+ Stackable Switches FSM7226RS and FSM7250RS Hardware Installation Guide • Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Make sure that the total ampere rating of all products plugged into the extension cable or power strip does not exceed 80 percent of the ampere ratings limit for the extension cable or power strip.
Documentation including the Command Line Interface Reference for the ProSafe 7200RS Series Layer-2 Stackable Switches, the NETGEAR 7000 Series Managed Switch Administration Guide, the NETGEAR Installation Guide for the 7000 Series Stackable Managed Switch, and this Hardware Installation Guide •...
4. Make sure that all items are present. See “Package Contents” on page 2-1. Note: If any item is found missing or damaged, contact your local NETGEAR reseller for replacement. 5. Inspect the products and accessories for damage. Report any damage immediately.
Managed Layer 2+ Stackable Switches FSM7226RS and FSM7250RS Hardware Installation Guide Installation Install the equipment in the following sequence, as presented in this chapter: 1. Select a location. See “Selecting a Location” on page 2-3. 2. Install the switch. See “Installing the Switch”...
Managed Layer 2+ Stackable Switches FSM7226RS and FSM7250RS Hardware Installation Guide Table 2-1. Site Requirements for Switch Location (continued) Requirements Cabling Route the cable to avoid sources of electrical noise such as radio transmitters, broadcast amplifiers, power lines, and fluorescent lighting fixtures. Installing the Switch You can install the switch on a flat surface or in a standard 19-inch rack.
Managed Layer 2+ Stackable Switches FSM7226RS and FSM7250RS Hardware Installation Guide 3. Tighten the screws with a No. 1 Phillips screwdriver to secure each bracket. 4. Align the bracket and rack holes. Use two pan-head screws with nylon washers to fasten each bracket to the rack.
Managed Layer 2+ Stackable Switches FSM7226RS and FSM7250RS Hardware Installation Guide SFP Modules The module bay accommodates a standard SFP module with an LC connector that is compatible with the IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-X standard. SFP modules are sold separately. To install an SFP module insert the SFP module into the module bay. Press firmly to ensure that the module seats into the connector.
RPS unit to the switch. After all connections are completed, apply power to the switch. If you would like to purchase a RPS unit that is compatible with this switch, go to the NETGEAR product support website http://www.kbserver.com. Select your product in the Product Support section of the screen.
Managed Layer 2+ Stackable Switches FSM7226RS and FSM7250RS Hardware Installation Guide 3. Connect each switch to the next in a cascade to build the backplane of the stack. Finally, connect the last switch in the stack to the first switch, to close the ring and provide redundancy and resiliency to the stack.
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Command Line Interface Reference for the ProSafe 7200RS Series Layer-2 Stackable Switches: Gives detailed examples of how to use the CLI, and is located on the Resource CD. • NETGEAR 7000 Series Managed Switch Administration Guide: Describes configuration tasks, and is located on the Resource CD. Hardware Installation...
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Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart The following table lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems. Table 3-1. Troubleshooting Problem Cause Solution Power LED is off. No power is received • Check the power cord connections for the switch at the switch and the connected device. •...
You can verify the integrity of the switch by resetting the switch. To reset the switch, use the Tools> Reset command or remove AC power from the switch and then reapply AC power. If the problem continues, contact NETGEAR technical support. •...
Appendix A Default Factory Settings and Technical Specifications Default Configuration Settings This section provides the default settings for the FSM7226RS and FSM7250RS switches. Table A-1. Default Configuration Settings Features Default Setting Port speed Auto-negotiation Port duplex Auto-negotiation Flow control (half duplex) Enabled Flow control (full duplex) Disabled Broadcast storm control...
Managed Layer 2+ Stackable Switches FSM7226RS and FSM7250RS Hardware Installation Guide Table A-1. Default Configuration Settings (continued) Features Default Setting Disabled GVRP Disabled GMRP Disabled IP routing Disabled MAC address aging 300 seconds SNMP community public (read-only access), private (read/write access) DHCP Server Disabled VLAN Ingress filtering...
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Managed Layer 2+ Stackable Switches FSM7226RS and FSM7250RS Hardware Installation Guide Table A-2. Technical Specifications (continued) Feature FSM7226RS FSM7250RS Switch management • Port mirroring support • SNMP v1, v2c, v3 • RFC1757 RMON 1 groups 1, 2, 3, and 9 •...
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Managed Layer 2+ Stackable Switches FSM7226RS and FSM7250RS Hardware Installation Guide Table A-2. Technical Specifications (continued) Feature FSM7226RS FSM7250RS Interface (Auto Uplink on • 24 RJ-45 connectors for 10BASE-T, • 48 RJ-45 connectors for 10BASE-T, all RJ-45 ports) 100BASE-TX 100BASE-TX •...
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Managed Layer 2+ Stackable Switches FSM7226RS and FSM7250RS Hardware Installation Guide Table A-2. Technical Specifications (continued) Feature FSM7226RS FSM7250RS Electromagnetic • CE mark, commercial emissions and immunity • FCC Part 15 Class A VCCI • Class A EN 55022 (CISPR 22) Class A •...
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Managed Layer 2+ Stackable Switches FSM7226RS and FSM7250RS Hardware Installation Guide Default Factory Settings and Technical Specifications v1.0, October 2008...