NETGEAR Prosafe GS716T User Manual

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CHAPTER 3: APPLICATIONS
Your NETGEAR ProSafe GS716T Gigabit Smart Switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring your network connections. It can be used as
a stand-alone device or with 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, 10/100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps hubs and switches. This chapter shows how the switch can be
used in various network environments.
Topics include:
Desktop switching
Backbone switching
Desktop Switching
Your NETGEAR ProSafe GS716T Gigabit Smart Switch can be used as 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 PC can provide 2000 Mbps throughput.
Figure 3-1. Example of Desktop Switching

NETGEAR Prosafe GS716T Specifications

Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility

Protocol 1	IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T
Protocol 2	IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
Protocol 3	IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T

Performance Specifications

Bandwidth	32 Gbps
Network latency	Less than 20 microseconds
Buffer memory	256 KB

Power

Power Consumption	32 W maximum
Input Voltage	100-240VAC
Frequency	50-60 Hz

Operating Environment

Operating temperature	0 to 40°C
Storage temperature	-20 to 70°C
Operating humidity	90% maximum relative humidity

Weight and Dimensions

Dimensions	1.7 x 17.3 x 8.1 in
Weight	6.03 lbs
Weight in kg	2.74 Kg