NETGEAR GS724T-300NAS manual About This Manual, Conventions, Formats and Scope

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About This Manual

The NETGEAR® ProSafeTM GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the Smart Switch. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.

Conventions, Formats and Scope

The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs:

Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:

Italic

Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions

 

 

Bold

User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text

 

 

Fixed

Command prompt, CLI text, code

italic

URL links

 

 

Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:

Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.

Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.

Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the equipment.

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Contents NETGEAR, Inc GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation GuideTrademarks Contents Appendix B Technical Specifications Index Conventions, Formats and Scope About This ManualRevision History Overview Chapter IntroductionFeatures Package Contents GS716T/GS724T Hardware Installation Guide System LEDs 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Ports SFP Ports GS716T Front and Back Panel ConfigurationChapter Physical Description RS-232 Power Connector GS724T Front and Back Panel ConfigurationPort LEDs LED DesignationsPort DesignationRJ-45 Ports Device Hardware InterfacesSystem LEDs SFP Gbic Module Factory Defaults ButtonChapter Applications Desktop SwitchingApplications Preparing the Site Chapter InstallationCharacteristics Requirements Installing the Switch in a Rack Installing the SwitchInstalling the Switch on a Flat Surface Checking the Installation Installing an SFP Gbic Module Connecting Devices to the SwitchApplying AC Power Managing the Switch using a Web Browser or the PC Utility Symptom Cause Solution Appendix a TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Chart Configuration Additional Troubleshooting SuggestionsSwitch Integrity Network Adapter CardsAuto-Negotiation Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Appendix B Technical SpecificationsManagement InterfacePower Supply Performance SpecificationsPhysical Specifications Environmental SpecificationsModules Numerics IndexGS716TGS724T Hardware Installation Guide Index-29