NETGEAR ProSafe GS748T Hardware Installation Guide

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1. Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your NETGEAR
®
ProSafe
TM
GS748T Gigabit Smart
Switch! Your GS748T switch is a state-of-the-art, high-performance, IEEE-compliant network
solution designed for users who require a large number of ports and want the power of
Gigabit connectivity to eliminate bottlenecks, boost performance, and increase productivity.
There are 48 twisted-paired ports with 4 SFP GBIC slots (two SFP slots are combo ports) on
the front panel of the switch which support non-stop 10/100/1000 networks. To simplify
installation, the switch is shipped ready for use out of the box.
The GS748T Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide describes how to install and power
on the GS748T. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate
computer and Internet skills.
This chapter serves as an introduction to the GS748T and provides the following information:
• Overview
• Features
• Package Contents

NETGEAR ProSafe GS748T Specifications

Interface

RJ-45 connectors	48
SFP GBIC module bays	4
Auto Uplink	Yes

Performance Specifications

Bandwidth	40 Gbps
Network latency	Less than 20 microseconds
Buffer memory	1, 632 KB

Power Supply

Power consumption	70 W maximum
Input voltage	100-240VAC
Frequency	50-60 Hz

Physical Specifications

Dimensions (H x W x D)	1.7 x 17.3 x 10.1 in
Weight	8.8 lbs
Weight (kg)	4.0 kg

Environmental Specifications

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