NETGEAR GS110T Hardware Installation Manual

San Jose, CA 95134 USA October 2011 202-10884-01 1.0 NETGEAR GS110T Smart Switch Hardware Installation Guide

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Conventions, Formats, and Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 How to Print this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Chapter 2 Physical Description GS110T Front-Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 GS110T Back-Panel Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 LED Designations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Port LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 System LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Device Hardware Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 RJ-45 Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Reset Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Factory Defaults Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Chapter 3 Applications Desktop Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Chapter 4 Installation Step 1: Preparing the Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Step 2: Installing the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Wall Mounting the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Step 3: Checking the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Step 5: Applying AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Step 6: Managing the Switch using a Web Browser or the PC Utility. . . . .20 Appendix A Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Network Adapter Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Switch Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Auto-Negotiation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Appendix B Technical Specifications Index

The NETGEAR® ProSafeTM GS110T Hardware Installation Guide describes how to install and power on the GS110T Smart Switch. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions Bold User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text Fixed Command prompt, CLI text, code italic URL links • Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the equipment. Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest. WARNING:

may result in personal injury or death. 6 NETGEAR GS110T Smart Switch • Scope. This manual is written for the GS110T Smart Switch according to these specifications: Product Version GS110T Smart Switch Manual Publication Date October 2011 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/GS110T.asp. How to Print this Manual To print this manual, use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page. – Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. – Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. DANGER:

GS110T Smart Switch is a supplement to the Gigabit Advanced Smart Switch family. Available as a desktop or wall-mountable switch, the GS110T Smart Switch is not intended to be rack-mountable.The GS110T is non-PoE supportable low-port switch with two fiber uplinks included. This chapter serves as an introduction to the GS110T Smart Switch and provides the following information: • Overview • Features • Package Contents Overview This Installation Guide is for the NETGEAR GS110T Smart Switch. This product offers support for eight 10/100/1000 Mbps autosensing and two 1000M SFP Gigabit Ethernet switching ports. Using Gigabit ports, high-speed connections can be made to a server or network backbone. For example: • Linking to high-speed servers • Providing 10/100/1000 Mbps copper connectivity The GS110T 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 Netgear Smart Control Center program, a utility that runs on a PC. The GS110T Smart Switch is a free-standing switch. 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, or 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 GS110T Smart Switch: • Eight RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps autosensing Gigabit Ethernet switching ports. • Two 1000M SFP Gigabit Ethernet switching ports. • Full NETGEAR Smart Switch functionality. • Full compatibility with IEEE standards: • IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD • IEEE 802.3i (10BASE-T) • IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX) • IEEE 802.3x (Full-duplex flow control) • IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T) • IEEE 802.3z (1000BASE-x) • Autosensing and auto-negotiating capabilities for all ports. • Auto Uplink™ on all ports to make the right connection. • Automatic address learning function to build the packet-forwarding information table. The table contains up to 4K Media Access Control (MAC) addresses. • Store-and-Forward transmission to remove bad packets from the network. • Full-duplex IEEE 802.3x pause frame flow control. • Active flow control to minimize packet loss and frame drops. • Half-duplex backpressure control. • Per port LEDs, power LED. • Standard NTGR 1xx series chassis. • External 12V/1A Power Adapter.

Package Contents Figure 1 shows the package contents of the NETGEAR GS110T Smart Switch. Figure 1. Package Contents Verify that the package contains the following: • NETGEAR GS110T Smart Switch • Rubber footpads for tabletop installation • Wall mounting screws (2) • External power adapter • Installation guide • Smart Switch Resource CD with the Netgear Smart Control Center and User’s manual If any item is missing or damaged, contact the place of purchase immediately.

This chapter describes the NETGEAR GS110T Smart Switch hardware features. Topics include: • GS110T Front-Panel Configuration • LED Designations • Device Hardware Interfaces GS110T Front-Panel Configuration The GS110T has eight 10/100/1000 Mbps autosensing and two 1000 Mbps SFP Gigabit Ethernet switching ports. Each RJ-45 port is capable of sensing the line speed and negotiating the duplex mode with the link partner automatically. Figure 2 illustrates the front panel of the NETGEAR GS110T Smart Switch: Power/Status LED 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Ports 1000M SFP Ports Link/Speed/ACT Status LEDs Figure 2. GS110T Front Panel The GS110T front panel contains the following: • Eight RJ-45 connectors for 10/100/1000 Mbps autosensing Gigabit Ethernet switching ports • Two 1000M SFP Gigabit Ethernet switching ports • Reset button to restart the device • Recessed default reset button to restore the device back to the factory defaults • Link, Speed, and Activity LEDs for each port • Power and Status LED

GS110T Back-Panel Configuration Figure 3 illustrates the GS110T back panel. Power Connector Figure 3. GS110T Back Panel The back panel contains the following: • External 12V/1A power adapter for the GS110T LED Designations Port LEDs Table 1 describes the RJ-45 and SFP port LED designations. There are two LEDs for each RJ-45 port. Table 1. Port LEDs LED Designation Speed/Link/Activity 100 Mbps Link/ACT LED (Left LED): • Off = No 100 Mbps link is established on the port. • Solid Green = A valid 100 Mbps link is established on the port. • Blinking Green = Packets transmission/received on the port. 10 Mbps Link/ACT LED (Right LED): • Off = No 10 Mbps link is established on the port. • Solid Green = A valid 10 Mbps link is established on the port. • Blinking Green = Packets transmission/received on the port. 1000 Mbps Link/ACT LED (Both LEDs): • Off = No 1000 Mbps link is established on the port. • Solid Green = A valid 1000 Mbps link is established on the port. • Blinking Green = Packets transmission/received on the port. SFP Port Indicate LED • Off = No link is established on the port. • Solid Green = A valid link is established on the port. • Flashing Green = Packet transmission or reception is occurring on the port. Each SFP port has its own indication LED.

System LEDs Table 2 describes the system LED designations. Table 2. System LEDs LED Designation Power/Status LED • Solid Green = Power is supplied to the switch and the switch is operating normally. • Solid Yellow = The switch is booting. • Off = Power is disconnected. Device Hardware Interfaces RJ-45 Ports RJ-45 ports are autosensing ports. When inserting a cable into an RJ-45 port, the switch automatically ascertains the maximum speed (10, 100, or 1000 Mbps) and duplex mode (half-duplex or full-duplex) of the attached device. All ports support only 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 inserting 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 connecting the port to a PC) or an “uplink” connection (such as when connecting the port to a router, switch, or hub). • Configures the RJ-45 port to enable communications with the attached device, without requiring user intervention. In this way, the Auto Uplink technology compensates for setting uplink connections, while eliminating concern about whether to use crossover or straight-through cables when attaching devices. 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 operate the Reset button, insert a device such as a paper clip into the opening to press the recessed button. The front-panel LEDs should extinguish 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 enable the Factory Defaults button, all settings including the password, VLAN settings, and port configurations are removed. To operate the Factory Defaults button, insert a device such as a paper clip into the opening to press the recessed button for two seconds.

network connections. It can be used as a stand-alone device or with 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps hubs and switches. Desktop Switching The GS110T Smart Switch can be used as a desktop switch to build a small network that enables users to have 1000 Mbps access to a file server. With full-duplex enabled, the switch port connected to the server or PC can provide 2000 Mbps throughput. Desktop PCs Server Firewall Internet ` ` ` ` Figure 4. Desktop Switching

Switch. Switch installation involves the following steps: Step 1: Preparing the Site Step 2: Installing the Switch Step 3: Checking the Installation Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch Step 5: Applying AC Power Step 6: Managing the Switch using a Web Browser or the PC Utility Step 1: Preparing the Site Before you install the switch, ensure the operating environment meets the site requirements in Table 3. Table 3. Site Requirements Characteristics Requirements Mounting • Desktop installations - Provide a flat table or shelf surface. • Wall-mount installations - Wall-mount: select a location. You also need the mounting screws supplied with your switch. Access Locate the switch in a position that allows access to the front panel RJ-45 ports, view the front panel LEDs, and access the power connector.

Step 2: Installing the Switch The GS110T Smart Switch can be used on a flat surface or mounted on the wall. Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface The switch ships with four self-adhesive rubber footpads. Stick one rubber footpad on each of the four concave spaces on the bottom of the switch. The rubber footpads cushion the switch against shock/vibrations. Wall Mounting the Switch To mount the switch on a wall (optional), install the two provided screws in positions that correspond to the slots on the bottom side of the GS110T, then mount the switch. Power source Provide a power adapter (included). Power specifications for the switch are shown in Appendix A. Ensure the AC outlet is not controlled by a wall switch, which can accidentally turn off power to the outlet and the switch. Environmental • Temperature - Install the switch in a dry area, with ambient temperature between 0ºC and 50ºC (32ºC and 122ºF). 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 the switch is installed. • Operating conditions - Keep the switch at least 6 ft. (1.83 m) away from nearest source of electromagnetic noise, such as a photocopy machine. Table 3. Site Requirements (continued) Characteristics Requirements

Step 3: Checking the Installation Before applying power to the switch, perform the following: • Inspect the equipment thoroughly. • Verify that all cables are installed correctly. • Check cable routing to make sure cables are not damaged or creating a safety hazard. • Ensure all equipment is mounted properly and securely. Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch The following procedure describes how to connect PCs to the switch’s RJ-45 ports. The GS110T Smart Switch contains Auto Uplink technology, which allows the attaching of devices using either straight-through or crossover cables. Desktop PC ` Desktop PC ` Figure 5. Connect PCs to the Switch’s RJ-45 Ports Connect each PC to an RJ-45 network port on the Switch front panel (Figure 5). Use Category 5 (Cat5) Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) cable terminated with an RJ-45 connector to make these connections. Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between the switch and the attached device to 100 m (328 ft.).

Step 5: Applying AC Power Before connecting the power cord, select an AC outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch, which can turn off power to the switch. After selecting an appropriate outlet, use the following procedure to apply AC power: 1. Connect the end of the supplied IEC AC power adapter cable to the power receptacle on the back of the switch. 2. Connect the AC power adapter cable into a power source such as a wall socket or power strip. When applying power, the Power LED on the switch’s front panel illuminates. If the Power LED does not go on, check that the power cable is plugged in correctly and that the power source is good. If this does not resolve the problem, refer to Appendix A. Step 6: Managing the Switch using a Web Browser or the PC Utility The GS110T Smart Switch contains software for viewing, changing, and monitoring the way it works. This management software is not required for the switch to work. The ports can be used without using the management software. However, the management software enables the setup of VLAN and Trunking features and also improves the efficiency of the switch, which results in the improvement of its overall performance as well as the performance of the network. After powering up the switch for the first time, the Smart Switch can be configured using a Web browser or a program called Smart Control Center Utility. For more information about managing the switch, see the Gigabit Advanced Smart Switch Series Software Administration Manual on the Smart Switch Resource CD. Note: When the device powers up, there is a default IP address already configured on the device. The default IP address is 192.168.0.239 and subnet mask 255.255.255.0.

include the following: • Troubleshooting Chart • Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions Troubleshooting Chart The following table lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems. Table 4. Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Cause Solution Power LED is off. No power is received. Check the power adapter connection, the ON/OFF switch, and the connected device. Ensure all cables used are correct and comply with Ethernet specifications. Link LED is off or intermittent. Port connection is not working. Check the crimp on the connectors and make sure that the plug is properly inserted and locked into the port at both the switch and the connecting device. Ensure all cables used are correct and comply with Ethernet specifications. Check for a defective PC adapter card, cable, or port by testing them in an alternate environment where all products are functioning. File transfer is slow or performance degradation is a problem. Half-duplex or full-duplex setting on the switch and the connected device are not the same. Make sure the attached device is set to auto-negotiate.

Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions If the suggestions in Troubleshooting Chart do not resolve the problem, refer to the troubleshooting suggestions in this section. Network Adapter Cards Ensure the network adapter cards installed in the PCs are in working condition and the software driver has been installed. Configuration If problems occur after altering the network configuration, restore the original connections and determine the problem by implementing the new changes, one step at a time. Ensure that cable distances, repeater limits, and other physical aspects of the installation do not exceed the Ethernet limitations. Switch Integrity If required, verify the integrity of the switch by resetting the switch. To reset the switch, remove the AC power from the switch and then reapply AC power. If the problem continues, contact NETGEAR technical support. In North America, call 1-888-NETGEAR. If you are outside of North America, please refer to the support information card included with your product. Auto-Negotiation The RJ-45 ports negotiate the correct duplex mode and speed if the device at the other end of the link supports auto negotiation. If the device does not support auto negotiation, the switch only determines the speed correctly and the duplex mode defaults to half-duplex. The gigabit port on the Gigabit module negotiates speed, duplex mode, and flow control, provided that the attached device supports auto-negotiation. A segment or device is not recognized as part of the network. One or more devices are not properly connected, or cabling does not meet Ethernet guidelines. Verify that the cabling is correct. Ensure all connectors are securely positioned in the required ports. Equipment may have been accidentally disconnected. ACT LED is flashing continuously on all connected ports and the network is disabled. A network loop (redundant path) has been created. Break the loop by ensuring that there is only one path from any networked device to any other networked device. Table 4. Troubleshooting Chart (continued) Symptom Cause Solution

Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3x flow control IEEE 802.3z 1000BASE-X Management Windows 2000 + XP, Vista; Microsoft Explorer 6.0 or higher IEEE 802.1Q VLAN IEEE 802.3ad Link Aggregation IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol IEEE 802.1s Multiple Spanning Trees Protocol IEEE 802.1X Port Security IEEE 802.3AB LLDP SNMP v1, v2c, and v3 HTTP and HTTPS Port Mirroring (RX, TX, and Both) IGMP Snooping v1/v2/v3 IEEE 802.1p Class of Service (CoS) SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol) 2 servers. Disabled by default. Supports 9K Jumbo Frame Size Protected Port

IP and MAC ACL Green feature (Auto power down and Short cable power saving) DoS protection Interface Eight RJ-45 connectors for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T (Auto Uplink™ on all ports) Two SFP slots for SFP modules LEDs Per RJ-45 port: Speed/Link/Activity Per SFP port: SFP indicator Per device: Power Performance Specifications Forwarding modes: Store-and-forward Bandwidth: 20 Gbps Address database size: 4K media access control (MAC) addresses per system Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF): 472,147 hours at 25°C Power Supply 12V/1A external power adapter Physical Specifications Dimensions (H x W x D): 235.5 x 101 x 27 mm (9.27 x 3.98 x 1.06 in) Weight: 690g (1.52 lb) Environmental Specifications Operating temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32 to 122°F) Operating humidity: 10% to 90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing Storage temperature: –20°C to 70°C (–4 to 158°F) Storage humidity: 5% to 95% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing

Electromagnetic Emissions FCC Class B CE Class B: Includes EN55022 (CISPR 22), 55024, and 50082-1 VCCI Class B C-Tick KCC CCC Safety UL/cUL CE (includes EN60950) CB

Auto Uplink 13 Auto-negotiating 8 Autosensing 8, 13 B Backpressure 8 C Category 5 Unshielded Twisted-Pair 8 Checking the Installation 19 Class of Service 7 Connecting Devices to the Switch 19 Copper 7 Crossover 13 D Default IP Address 20 Default Reset Button 11 Desktop Switching 15 Device Hardware Interfaces 13 Duplex Mode 13 E Example of Desktop Switching 15 F Factory Default Button 13, 14 Factory Defaults 11 Flat Surface 18 Full-duplex 8 G Gigabit Ports 7 H High-speed Servers 7 I IEEE 802.3x 8 IEEE Standards 8 IEEE-compliant 7 Installation Guide 9 Installing the Switch 18 L LED Designations 12 Low Latency 7 M MAC 8 Media Access Control 8 N Netgear Smart Control Center Utility 7 O Operating Conditions 18 Operating Environment 17 Operating humidity 18 Overview 7 P Package Contents 9 Pause Frame Flow Control 8 Port LEDs 12 Power cord 9 Preparing the Site 17

R Rack-mount Kit 9 Reset Button 11 RJ-45 8 RJ-45 Ports 13 Rubber footpads 9, 18 S Site Requirements 17 Smart Switch Resource CD 9 Straight-through 13 System LEDs 13 T technical support 2 Temperature 18 trademarks 2 Traffic Control 7 Troubleshooting Chart 21 U User Intervention 13 User’s Manual 9 UTP 19 V Ventilation 18 VLAN 7 W Web-based Graphical User Interface 7