Physical Description, Front and Back Panels | NETGEAR FS 524S

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

Contents

Stackable Fast Ethernet Switch Statement of Conditions TrademarksCertificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Iii EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance Internet/World Wide Web Customer Support Contents Technical Specifications InstallationTroubleshooting Cabling Guidelines Connector Pin Assignments Figures Tables TablesPage Introduction IntroductionDescription Features Feature FS517TS Switch FS524S Switch Unique Features Shared Features Package Contents Page Front and Back Panels Physical Description Front and Back Panels of the FS517TS Switch 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ports Front and Back Panels of the FS524S Switch Front Panel LEDs LED Descriptions Auto 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 Switching Stacked Switching Segment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps Example of Switched Stacking Applications Page Installation Installation Preparing the Site Characteristics Requirements Installing the Switch in a Rack Installing the SwitchInstalling the Switch on a Flat Surface Attaching Mounting Brackets Connecting Devices to the Switch Connecting Devices to the Switch Connecting Switches to the Stack’s Backplane Installation Cabling Two FS517TS Stacked Switches Cabling FS517TS and FS524S Switches Checking the Installation Applying AC Power Page Troubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting To is powered on and operating Configuration Additional Troubleshooting SuggestionsSwitch Integrity Network Adapter CardsPage Electrical Specifications Appendix Atechnical SpecificationsNetwork Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data Rate FS524S Switch W 330 mm 13 D 207 mm 8.2 H 43 mm Physical SpecificationsEnvironmental Specifications Electromagnetic Emissions Electromagnetic Susceptibility Safety Agency Approvals Performance Specifications RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector Appendix B Connector PIN Assignments Pin Channel Description 100 Mbps RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments 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 Near End Cross Talk Next Conclusion Patch Cables Index Environmental Specifications, A-2 Page NETGEAR, Inc