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- Page 1 XS712T Smart Switch Hardwa re Installation Guide 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 March 2013 202-11253-01 v1.0...
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Page 2: Revision History
Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Overview ........... 6 Features . - Page 4 XS712T Smart Switch Switch Integrity ..........24 Autonegotiation.
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Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction
XS712T Smart Switch! Your ® XS712T Smart Switch is a state-of-the-art, high-performance, IEEE-compliant network solution designed for users who require many ports and want the power of Gigabit connectivity to eliminate bottlenecks, boost performance, and increase productivity. There are 12 twisted-pair ports on the front panel of the switch that support nonstop 100M/1000M/10G networks. -
Page 6: Overview
XS712T Smart Switch Overview The NETGEAR XS712T Smart Switch provides 12 twisted-pair ports that support nonstop 100M/1000M/10G networks. The switch also has two built-in enhanced small form factor pluggable (SFP+) GBIC combo slots that support 1000M and 10G optical modules. -
Page 7: Package Contents
Half-duplex backpressure control. • Per-port LEDs and Power LED. • Internal open frame power supply. • Standard NETGEAR 7xx series chassis (1U high). Package Contents The following figure shows the package contents of the smart switch. Link/Act Mode Power Power... - Page 8 Rubber footpads for tabletop installation • Rack-mounting kits • 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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Page 9: Chapter 2 Physical Description
Physical Description This chapter describes the XS712T Smart Switch hardware features. Topics include: • Front Panel and Back Panel Configuration • LED Designations • Device Hardware Interfaces... -
Page 10: Front Panel And Back Panel Configuration
XS712T Smart Switch Front Panel and Back Panel Configuration The smart switch has 12 100M/1000M/10G copper ports and two combo 1000 Mbps/10 Gbps SFP+ fiber ports. Each port is capable of sensing the line speed and negotiating the duplex mode with the link partner automatically. -
Page 11: Port Leds
XS712T Smart Switch Port LEDs The following table describes the RJ-45 and combo SFP+ port LED designations. Each RJ-45 port has two LEDs. Each SFP+ port has its own indication LEDs. Table 1. Port LEDs Designation Link/Speed/ACT LED mode for •... -
Page 12: Rj-45 Ports
XS712T Smart Switch RJ-45 Ports RJ-45 ports are AutoSensing ports. When you insert a cable into an RJ-45 port, the switch automatically ascertains the maximum speed (100 Mbps, 1000 Mbps, or 10 Gbps) and duplex mode (half-duplex or full-duplex) of the attached device. All ports support only an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable terminated with an 8-pin RJ-45 plug. -
Page 13: Chapter 3 Applications
Applications Your XS712T 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 100 Mbps, 1000 Mbps, and 10 Gbps hubs and switches. • Desktop Switching •... -
Page 14: Desktop Switching
XS712T Smart Switch Desktop Switching The 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 computer 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. - Page 15 XS712T Smart Switch XS712T Model FS728TP Model GS108T Figure 5. Backbone switching...
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Page 16: Chapter 4 Installation
Installation This chapter describes the installation procedures for your XS712T Smart Switch. Switch installation involves the steps described in the following sections: Step 1: Prepare the Site Step 2: Install the Switch Step 3: Check the Installation Step 4: Connect Devices to the Switch... -
Page 17: Step 1: Prepare The Site
XS712T Smart Switch Step 1: Prepare the Site Before you install the switch, ensure that the operating environment meets the site requirements in the following table. Table 3. Site requirements Characteristics Requirements Mounting • Desktop installations. Provide a flat table or shelf surface. -
Page 18: Install The Switch In A Rack
XS712T Smart Switch Install the Switch in a Rack To install the switch in a rack, you need the 19 inch rack-mount kit supplied with the switch. To install the switch in a rack: Attach the supplied mounting brackets to the side of the switch. -
Page 19: Step 5: Install 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: ... -
Page 20: Step 6: Apply Ac Power
XS712T Smart Switch Figure 8. Installing an SFP transceiver module Step 6: Apply AC Power The 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. - Page 21 XS712T Smart Switch managing the switch, see the software administration manual on the smart switch resource 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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Page 22: Appendix A Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This appendix provides information about troubleshooting the NETGEAR Smart Switch. Topics include the following: • Troubleshooting Chart • Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions... -
Page 23: Troubleshooting Chart
XS712T Smart Switch Troubleshooting Chart The following table lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems. Table 4. Troubleshooting chart Symptom Cause Solution Power LED is off. No power is received. Check the power cord connections and the connected device. Ensure that all cables used are correct and comply with Ethernet specifications. -
Page 24: Switch Integrity
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, refer to the support information card included with your product. -
Page 25: Appendix B Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications This appendix lists the specifications for the NETGEAR Smart Switch. Topics include the following: • Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility • Management • Interface • LEDs • Performance Specifications • Power Supply • Physical Specifications • Environmental Specifications •... -
Page 26: Network Protocol And Standards Compatibility
XS712T Smart Switch Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility • IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX • IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T • IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-X • IEEE 802.3an (10GBASE-T) • IEEE 802.3 Clause 49 (10GBASE-LR and 10GBASE-SR) • IEEE802.3aq (10GBASE-LRM) • IEEE802.3ae (10GBASE Ethernet) •... -
Page 27: Interface
XS712T Smart Switch Interface • 12 RJ-45 connectors for 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T, and 10GBASE-T (Auto Uplink™ on all ports) • Two 10-Gbps combo SFP+ slots (ports 11–12) to support 10-Gbps optical module and 1G optical module. LEDs • Per RJ-45 port: Speed/Link/ACT •... -
Page 28: Safety
XS712T Smart Switch • FCC Part 15 Class A • VCCI Class A • C-Tick Safety • UL/cUL • CE EN 60950-1 • •... -
Page 29: Appendix C Notification Of Compliance
Notification of Compliance N ETGE A R Wire d P ro d uct s 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. - Page 30 FCC Declaration Of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the XS712T Smart Switch complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...