NETGEAR FS 524S, FS 517TS manual Physical Description, Front and Back Panels

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CHAPTER 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

This chapter describes the hardware features of the FS517TS and FS524S Switches. Topics include:

•Front and back panels

•10/100 Mbps RJ-45 ports

•LED descriptions

•Front panel RJ-45 Gigabit copper port (FS517TS Switch)

•Normal/Uplink push button

•Auto Uplink

Front and Back Panels

Figure 2-1 shows the key components on the front and back panels of the FS517TS Switch. Figure 2-2 shows the key components on the front and back panels of the FS524S Switch.

The front panel of both switches contains LEDs and RJ-45 jacks. The front panel of the FS517TS Switch also contains a Gigabit copper port, while the front panel of the FS524S Switch contains a Normal/Uplink push button.

The FS517TS has Auto Uplink technology instead of a Normal/Uplink push button.

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Contents Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch Statement of Conditions TrademarksCertificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci StatementIii EN 55 022 Declaration of ConformanceInternet/World Wide Web Customer SupportContents Technical Specifications InstallationTroubleshooting Cabling Guidelines Connector Pin AssignmentsFigures Tables TablesPage Introduction IntroductionDescription Features Feature FS517TS Switch FS524S Switch Unique FeaturesShared Features Package Contents Page Front and Back Panels Physical DescriptionFront and Back Panels of the FS517TS Switch 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ports Front and Back Panels of the FS524S SwitchFront Panel LEDs LED DescriptionsAuto Uplink FS517TS Only Front Panel RJ-45 Gigabit Copper Port FS517TS OnlyNormal/Uplink Push Button FS524S Only Model FS517TS Switch FR314 Router EN524 Hub Page Applications Desktop SwitchingStacked Switching Segment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 MbpsExample of Switched Stacking Applications Page Installation InstallationPreparing the Site Characteristics RequirementsInstalling the Switch in a Rack Installing the SwitchInstalling the Switch on a Flat Surface Attaching Mounting Brackets Connecting Devices to the SwitchConnecting Devices to the Switch Connecting Switches to the Stack’s BackplaneInstallation Cabling Two FS517TS Stacked Switches Cabling FS517TS and FS524S Switches Checking the InstallationApplying AC Power Page Troubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingTo is powered on and operating Configuration Additional Troubleshooting SuggestionsSwitch Integrity Network Adapter CardsPage Electrical Specifications Appendix Atechnical SpecificationsNetwork Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data RateFS524S Switch W 330 mm 13 D 207 mm 8.2 H 43 mm Physical SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Electromagnetic EmissionsElectromagnetic Susceptibility Safety Agency ApprovalsPerformance Specifications RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector Appendix B Connector PIN AssignmentsPin Channel Description 100 Mbps RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector Pin AssignmentsCabling guidelines Appendix C Cabling GuidelinesFast Ethernet Cable Guidelines Category 5 Cable Table C-1. Electrical Requirements of Category 5 Cable Category 5 Cable SpecificationsTwisted Pair Cables Figure C-1 illustrates straight-through twisted pair cable Patch Panels and Cables Return Loss CablingLength Near End Cross Talk Next Conclusion Patch CablesIndex Environmental Specifications, A-2 Page NETGEAR, Inc