NETGEAR FS 726, FS 750 manual Preparing the Site, Characteristics Requirements

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Preparing the Site

Before you install your switch, be sure your operating environment meets the operating environment requirements in Table 4-1.

Table 4-1. Site Requirements

 

 

 

Characteristics

Requirements

 

 

Mounting

 

Desktop installations:

Provide a flat table or shelf surface.

Rack-mount installations:

Use a 19-inch (48.3-centimeter) EIA standard equipment rack that is

 

grounded and physically secure. You also need the rack-mount kit supplied

 

with your switch.

 

 

Access

Locate the switch in a position that lets you access the front panel RJ-45

 

ports, view the front panel LEDs, and access the rear-panel stacking port(s)

 

and power connector.

 

 

Power source

Provide a power source within 6 feet (1.8 meters) of the installation

 

location. Power specifications for the switches are shown in Appendix A. Be

 

sure the AC outlet is not controlled by a wall switch, which can accidentally

 

turn off power to the outlet and the switch.

 

 

Environmental

 

 

Install the switch in a dry area, with ambient temperature between 0 and

Temperature:

40ºC (32 and 104ºF). Keep the switch away from heat sources such as

 

direct sunlight, warm air exhausts, hot-air vents, and heaters.

Operating humidity:

The installation location should have a maximum relative humidity of

 

90%, non-condensing.

 

 

Ventilation:

Do not restrict airflow by covering or obstructing air inlets on the sides of

 

the switch. Keep at least 2 inches (5.08 centimeters) free on all sides for

 

cooling. Be sure there is adequate airflow in the room or wiring closet where

 

you intend to install the switch.

Operating conditions:

Keep the switch at least 6 ft (1.83 m) away from nearest source of electro

 

magnetic noise, such as a photocopy machine.

 

 

After confirming that your site meets the requirements in Table 4-1, you are ready to install the switch.

installation 4-2

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Contents Modular Fast Ethernet Switch Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer TrademarksStatement of Conditions Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci StatementEN 55024 Declaration of Conformity IiiCustomer Support Internet/World Wide WebContents Connector Pin Assignments Troubleshooting InformationTechnical Specifications Appendix C Cabling GuidelinesTables Tables Introduction IntroductionDescription Key Features FeaturesKey Features Additional Features Introduction Package Contents Physical Description Front and Back PanelsFront and Back Panels of the FS726 Switch Front and Back Panels of the FS750 Switch 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 PortsLED Mode Button and LED Descriptions Front Panel LEDsModule Bays Auto UplinkCreating Redundant Paths between Network Devices Example Reset Button Desktop Switching ApplicationsSegment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps Media Compatibility and ConversionExample of Media Compatibility and Conversion Applications Installation InstallationCharacteristics Requirements Preparing the SiteInstalling the Switch in a Rack Installing the SwitchInstalling the Switch on a Flat Surface Connecting Devices to the Switch Connecting Devices to the Switch InstallationUsing Gigabit Ethernet Modules Checking the Installation Applying AC PowerInstallation Troubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingTo is powered on and operating Switch Integrity Additional Troubleshooting SuggestionsConfiguration Network Adapter CardsData Rate Appendix a Technical SpecificationsNetwork Protocol and Standards Compatibility InterfacePerformance Specifications FS726 FS750Physical Specifications FS726 Environmental SpecificationsElectromagnetic Susceptibility Safety Agency ApprovalsElectromagnetic Emissions Appendix B Connector PIN Assignments RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Duplex SC Plug and Duplex SC Connector Cabling 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 Conclusion Near End Cross Talk NextPatch Cables Gigabit Cable Guidelines Fiber Cable SpecificationsFiber Optic Cables Table C-2. Electrical Requirements of Fiber Optic CableIndex Index NETGEAR, Inc