Installation | NETGEAR FS 750, FS 726 manual

CHAPTER 4: INSTALLATION

This chapter describes the installation procedures for the NETGEAR FS726 and FS750 Switches. Topics include:

•Preparing the site

•Installing the switch

•Connecting devices to the switch

•Checking the installation

•Applying AC power

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NETGEAR FS 750, FS 726 manual Installation

Contents

Modular Fast Ethernet Switch Statement of Conditions TrademarksCertificate of the Manufacturer/Importer Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Iii EN 55024 Declaration of Conformity Internet/World Wide Web Customer Support Contents Technical Specifications Troubleshooting InformationConnector Pin Assignments Cabling Guidelines Appendix C Tables Tables Description IntroductionIntroduction Key Features FeaturesKey Features Additional Features Introduction Package Contents Front and Back Panels Physical Description Front and Back Panels of the FS726 Switch 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ports Front and Back Panels of the FS750 Switch Front Panel LEDs LED Mode Button and LED Descriptions Auto Uplink Module Bays Creating Redundant Paths between Network Devices Example Reset Button Applications Desktop Switching Media Compatibility and Conversion Segment Switching and Bridging from 10 Mbps to 100 Mbps Example of Media Compatibility and Conversion Applications Installation Installation Preparing the Site Characteristics Requirements Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface Installing the SwitchInstalling the Switch in a Rack Connecting Devices to the Switch Installation Connecting Devices to the Switch Using Gigabit Ethernet Modules Applying AC Power Checking the Installation Installation Troubleshooting Chart TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting To is powered on and operating Configuration Additional Troubleshooting SuggestionsSwitch Integrity Network Adapter Cards Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Appendix a Technical SpecificationsData Rate Interface FS726 FS750 Performance Specifications Environmental Specifications Physical Specifications FS726 Electromagnetic Emissions Safety Agency ApprovalsElectromagnetic Susceptibility RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector Appendix B Connector PIN Assignments 100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Plug and RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments Duplex SC Plug and Duplex SC Connector Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines Appendix C Cabling GuidelinesCabling guidelines Category 5 Cable Twisted Pair Cables Category 5 Cable SpecificationsTable C-1. Electrical Requirements of Category 5 Cable Figure C-1 illustrates straight-through twisted pair cable Patch Panels and Cables Length CablingReturn Loss Patch Cables Near End Cross Talk NextConclusion Fiber Optic Cables Fiber Cable SpecificationsGigabit Cable Guidelines Table C-2. Electrical Requirements of Fiber Optic Cable Index Index NETGEAR, Inc