NETGEAR ProSAFE M4300 series User Manual

- Mini USB cable for use with the mini USB console port
- Ethernet cable for use with the RJ-45 RS232 console port
To connect a console to the switch:
1. Connect either the mini USB cable or the RJ-45 RS232 cable to the appropriate port on the switch.
• On all models, the mini USB console port is located on the front panel.
• On the half-width models, M4300-8X8F,M4300-24X24F, the RJ-45 RS232 console port is located
on the front panel.
• On the full-width models M4300-28G, M4300-52G, M4300-28G-POE+, M4300-52G-POE+,
M4300-12X12F, M4300-24X, and M4300-48X), the RJ-45 RS232 console port is located on the
back panel.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to your computer, workstation, or terminal.
• On a computer with a Windows operating system, you can use HyperTerminal or install another
terminal emulator such as Tera Term.
• On a computer with a MAC operating system, you can use ZTerm
• On a UNIX workstation, you can use a terminal emulator such as TIP
3. If you attach a computer or workstation, start a terminal emulation program:
4. If you attach a computer or workstation, configure the terminal emulation program to use the following
settings:
• Baud rate. 115,200 bps
• Data bits. 8
• Parity. None
• Stop bit. 1
• Flow control. None
After you connect a console to the switch, you must configure the switch. For information about configuring
the switch, see the CLI manual on the resource CD in the product package or visit
downloadcenter.netgear.com to download the manual.
For information about configuring the switch through its web management interface, see the software
administration guide and the user manual on the resource CD in the product package or visit
downloadcenter.netgear.com to download the manual.
Optional Step 11: Replace a Half-width Switch in a Rack
This step describes how to replace a half-width switch that is mounted next to a second half-width switch
on a rack.
You can skip this procedure if one of the following applies:
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Managed Stackable Switch Series M4300

NETGEAR ProSAFE M4300 series Specifications

General

Stackable	Yes
Series	ProSAFE M4300
Layer	L3
Ports	Varies by model (24, 48 ports)
PoE	Available on some models (PoE+)
Management	Web, CLI, SNMP
Redundancy	Yes (dual power supplies on select models)
Form Factor	Rack-mountable
Throughput	Varies by model
Switching Capacity	Varies by model
Jumbo Frame Support	Yes
VLAN Support	Yes
Quality of Service (QoS)	Yes
Security Features	ACLs, 802.1x
Dimensions	Varies by model
Weight	Varies by model
Operating Temperature	0° to 50° C (32° to 122° F)
Storage Temperature	-4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C)
Humidity	95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Power Supply	Varies by model
Warranty	Lifetime