RJ-45 Ports, SFP+ Ports, Reset Button | NETGEAR XS712T specification

XS712T Smart Switch

RJ-45 Ports

RJ-45 ports are AutoSensing ports. When you insert a cable into an RJ-45 port, the switch automatically ascertains the maximum speed (100 Mbps, 1000 Mbps, or 10 Gbps) and duplex mode (half-duplex or full-duplex) of the attached device. All ports support only an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable terminated with an 8-pin RJ-45 plug.

To simplify the procedure for attaching devices, all RJ-45 ports support Auto Uplink. This technology allows attaching devices to the RJ-45 ports with either straight-through or crossover cables. When you insert a cable into the switch’s RJ-45 port, the switch automatically:

•Senses whether the cable is a straight-through or crossover cable.

•Determines whether the link to the attached device requires a “normal” connection (such as when you are connecting the port to a computer) or an uplink connection (such as when you are connecting the port to a router, switch, or hub).

•Automatically configures the RJ-45 port to enable communications with the attached device. The Auto Uplink technology compensates for setting uplink connections, while eliminating concern about whether to use crossover or straight-through cables when you attach devices.

SFP+ Ports

To enable you to have fiber connections on your network, two combo SFP+ ports (11 and 12) accommodate standard 1000M and 10G SFP+ transceiver modules, which are sold separately.

Reset Button

The Smart Switch has a Reset button on the front panel to allow you to manually reboot the switch. This action is equivalent to powering the unit off and back on. The last saved configuration is loaded into the switch as it resets. To use the Reset button, insert a device such as a straightened paper clip into the opening to press the recessed button. The front panel LEDs should turn off and light again as the switch performs its power-on self-test (POST).

Factory Defaults Button

The Smart Switch has a Factory Defaults button on the front panel so that you can remove the current configuration and return the device to its factory settings. When you press the Factory Defaults button, all settings including the password, VLAN settings, and port configurations are removed. To use the Factory Defaults button, insert a device such as a straightened paper clip into the opening to press the recessed button for over 2 seconds.