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GS752TXS Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide
Overview
The NETGEAR GS752TXS Smart Switch provides 48 twisted-pair ports that support nonstop
10/100/1000M networks. The switch also has four built-in Enhanced Small Form Factor
Pluggable (SFP+) GBIC slots that support 1000M and 10G optical modules or up to two
stacking modules.
Using these Gigabit slots, you can create high-speed connections to a server or network
backbone. For example, you can:
• Connect switches to each other with high-speed links
• Link to high-speed servers
• Provide 10/100/1000M copper and 1000M/10G fiber connectivity
• Connect up to six switches in a stack to create a high-port-capacity solution with a single
point of administration
The NETGEAR GS752TXS Smart Switch also provides the benefit of administrative
management with a complete package of features for the observation, configuration, and
control of the network. With a Web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI), the switch’s many
capabilities can be viewed and used in a simple and intuitive manner. The switch’s
management features include configuration for port and switch information, VLAN for traffic
control, port trunking for increased bandwidth, and Class of Service (CoS) for traffic
prioritization. These features provide better understanding and control of the network. Initial
discovery of the switch on the network requires the Smart Control Center program, a utility
that runs on a PC.
The NETGEAR GS752TXS Smart Switch can be free standing, stacked with other switches,
or rack mounted in a wiring closet or equipment room. It is IEEE-compliant and offers low
latency for high-speed networking. All ports can automatically negotiate to the highest speed.
This capability makes the switch ideal for environments that have a mix of Ethernet, Fast
Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, or 10 Gigabit Ethernet devices. In addition, all RJ-45 ports
operate in half-duplex or full-duplex mode. The maximum segment length is 328 feet (100
meters) over Category 5 Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) cable.
Features
The following list identifies the key features of the GS752TXS Smart Switch:
• Forty-eight 10/100/1000 Mbps auto-sensing Gigabit-Ethernet switching ports.
• Four dedicated 1000M/10G SFP+ fiber ports.
• Full NETGEAR Smart Switch functionality.
• Full compatibility with IEEE standards:
• IEEE 802.3i (10BASE-T)
• IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX)
• IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T)