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2. Physical Description
This chapter describes the GS728TS, GS728TPS, GS752TS, and GS752TPS Smart Switch
hardware features. Topics include:
• GS728TS Front-Panel and Back-Panel Configuration
• GS728TPS Front-Panel and Back-Panel Configuration
• GS752TS Front-Panel and Back-Panel Configuration
• GS752TPS Front-Panel and Back-Panel Configuration
• LED Designations
• Device Hardware Interfaces
GS728TS Front-Panel and Back-Panel Configuration
The GS728TS Smart Switch has 24 10/100/1000 Mbps copper ports and 6 SFP fiber ports, 2
of which are combo ports. Up to two SFP ports (port 27 and 28) 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 GS728TS Smart Switch.
Power, Fan, and
Link/Speed/ACT LEDs
10/100/1000M Ethernet Ports
SFP Ports
Reset Button
Stack Master LEDs
Factory
Defaults Button
Stack ID LED
Combo and Dedicated
Figure 2. GS728TS Front Panel