NETGEAR ProSafe GS748T User Manual

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CHAPTER 3: APPLICATIONS
Your NETGEAR GS748T 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 GS748T 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
Backbone Switching
Your NETGEAR GS748T Gigabit Smart Switch can be used as backbone switch to build a small network that enables users to have lightening fast
access to servers and the rest of the network.

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