NETGEAR GS748T - ProSafe Smart Switch User Manual

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v1.1, September 2007
Chapter 4
Installation
This chapter describes the installation procedures for your NETGEAR GS748T Gigabit Smart
Switch. Switch installation involves the following steps:
1. Preparing the site
2. Installing the switch
3. Checking the installation
4. Connecting devices to the switch
5. Installing an SFP GBIC module
6. Applying AC power
7. Switching management through a Web Browser or Utility Program (initial configuration)
Step 1: Preparing the Site
Before you install your switch, ensure that your operating environment meets the environmental
requirements in Table 4-1.
Table 4-1. Site Requirements
Characteristics Requirements
Mounting
Installations Desktop: provide a flat table or shelf surface
Rack-mount: use a 19-inch (48.3-centimeter) EIA standard equipment rack
that is grounded and physically secure. You also need the rack-mount kit
supplied with your switch.
Access Locate the switch in a position that lets you access the front panel RJ-45
ports, view the front panel LEDs, and access power connector.
Power source Provide a power source
a
within 6 feet (1.8 meters) of the installation location.
Ensure that the AC outlet is not controlled by a wall switch, which can
accidentally turn off power to the outlet and the switch.

NETGEAR GS748T - ProSafe Smart Switch Specifications

General

Model	GS748T
Device Type	Smart Switch
SFP Slots	4
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Switching Capacity	96 Gbps
MAC Address Table Size	8K entries
VLAN Support	Yes
QoS	Yes
Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing
RAM	128 MB
Flash Memory	32 MB
Power Device	Internal power supply
Ports	48 x 10/100/1000
Management	Web-based
Operating Temperature	0 - 50 °C
Voltage Required	100-240 VAC
Compliant Standards	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3z
Features	VLAN support, QoS, port mirroring, SNMP