NETGEAR XS708T

Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview................................................................................................................6
Features.................................................................................................................6
Safety Instructions and Warnings..........................................................................7
Chapter 2 Hardware Overview
Hardware Overview Model XS708T.....................................................................11
Front Panel Model XS708T.............................................................................11
Back Panel Model XS708T..............................................................................11
System and Port LEDs Model XS708T...........................................................12
Hardware Overview Model XS712Tv2.................................................................13
Front Panel Model XS712Tv2.........................................................................13
Back Panel Model XS712Tv2..........................................................................14
System and Port LEDs Model XS712Tv2.......................................................14
Hardware Overview Model XS716T.....................................................................15
Front Panel Model XS716T.............................................................................15
Back Panel Model XS716T..............................................................................16
System and Port LEDs Model XS716T...........................................................17
Switch Hardware Interfaces.................................................................................17
100M/1G/10G RJ-45 Ports..............................................................................18
1000/10GBASE-X SFP+ Slots........................................................................18
USB Port.........................................................................................................18
Reset Button...................................................................................................19
Factory Defaults Button...................................................................................19
Chapter 3 Installation
Step 1: Prepare the Site.......................................................................................21
Step 2: Protect Against Electrostatic Discharge...................................................21
Step 3: Unpack the Switch...................................................................................22
Step 4: Install the Switch......................................................................................23
Install the Switch on a Flat Surface.................................................................23
Install the Switch in a Rack.............................................................................23
Optional Step 5: Install an SFP Transceiver Module............................................24
Step 6: Connect Devices to the Switch................................................................25
Step 7: Check the Installation..............................................................................25
Step 8: Apply Power and Check the LEDs...........................................................26
Step 9: Manage the Switch..................................................................................26
Chapter 4 Applications
Desktop Switching...............................................................................................28
Backbone Switching.............................................................................................28
High-Speed Network Storage..............................................................................29
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