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  • Netgear GS504T | GS504T Installation Guide - Page 1
    GS504T.Manual.FINAL 6/2/00 12:49 PM Page 1 4 PORT 100/1000Mbps Copper Gigabit Switch Installation Guide MODEL GS 504T
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    GS504T.Manual.FINAL 6/2/00 12:49 PM Page 2 © 2000 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks NETGEAR is a trademark of NETGEAR certified that the NETGEAR Model GS504T Copper Gigabit Switch has been suppressed the notes in the operating instructions. Federal Office for Telecommunications
  • Netgear GS504T | GS504T Installation Guide - Page 3
    GS504T.Manual.FINAL 6/2/00 if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, of Conformance This is to certify that the NETGEAR Model GS504T Copper Gigabit Switch is shielded against the generation of radio interference
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    GS504T.Manual.FINAL 6/2/00 12:49 PM Page 4 Customer Support For assistance with installing and configuring your NETGEAR system or with questions or problems following installation: • Check the NETGEAR Web page at http://www.NETGEAR.com. • Call Technical Support at the phone number listed on the
  • Netgear GS504T | GS504T Installation Guide - Page 5
    Mbps to 1000 Mbps 3-2 CHAPTER 4 Installation Preparing the Site 4-1 Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface 4-1 Installing the Switch in a Rack 4-2 Connecting Devices to the Switch 4-2 Verifying Installation 4-3 CHAPTER 5 Troubleshooting APPENDIX A Technical Specifications contents v
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    GS504T.Manual.FINAL 6/2/00 12:49 PM Page 6 APPENDIX B Connector Pin Assignments RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 Connector B-1 APPENDIX C Cabling Guidelines Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines C-1 Category 5 Cable C-2 Category 5 Cable Specifications C-2 Twisted Pair Cables C-3 Patch Panels and
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    GS504T.Manual.FINAL 6/2/00 12:49 PM Page 7 FIGURES Figure 1-1. Model GS504T Switch Package Contents 1-2 Figure 2-1. Front Panel of the Model GS504T Switch 2-1 Figure 2-2. Rear Panel of the Model GS504T Switch 2-2 Figure 3-1. Model GS504T Switch Used as a Desktop Switch 3-1 Figure 3-2. Model
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    GS504T.Manual.FINAL 6/2/00 12:49 PM Page 8 TABLES Table 2-1. LED Descriptions 2-2 Table 4-1. Operating Environment Requirements 4-2 Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Information 5-1 Table B-1. 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Plug and Vista RJ-45 Connector Pin Assignments B-2 Table B-2. 100/1000 Mbps RJ-45
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    GS504T.Manual.FINAL 6/2/00 12:49 PM Page 9 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION The NETGEAR™ Model GS504T 4-Port Copper Gigabit Switch provides you with a low-cost, high-performance network solution and is designed to anchor and interconnect 100/1000 megabits per second (Mbps) workgroups using copper Gigabit
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    100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Switch Power Activity 1 2 3 4 Green=FDX, Yellow=COL 1 1000M 100M 2 1000M 100M 3 1000M 100M Ethernet MODEL GS504T 4 1000M 100M Rubber footpads AC power cord Rack mount kit Installation Guide, Warranty & Owner Registration Card, Support Information Card 9328FB
  • Netgear GS504T | GS504T Installation Guide - Page 11
    GS504T.Manual.FINAL 6/2/00 12:49 PM Page 11 CHAPTER 2: PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION This chapter describes the hardware features of the NETGEAR Model GS504T Copper Gigabit Switch. Front Panel The front panel of the Model GS504T switch contains the following LEDs that correspond to each network port:
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    GS504T.Manual.FINAL 6/2/00 12:49 PM Page 12 LEDs Table 2-1 describes the is not established on the port. Rear Panel As illustrated in Figure 2-2, the rear panel of the Model GS504T switch has fans for cooling and a standard AC power receptacle for the supplied power cord. Fans AC power outlet
  • Netgear GS504T | GS504T Installation Guide - Page 13
    .Manual.FINAL 6/2/00 12:49 PM Page 13 CHAPTER 3: APPLICATIONS This chapter presents an overview of the levels of service provided by incorporating the technology of the NETGEAR Model GS504T Copper Gigabit Switch into your network. Desktop Switching Figure 3-1 illustrates the Model GS504T switch
  • Netgear GS504T | GS504T Installation Guide - Page 14
    GS504T.Manual.FINAL 6/2/00 12:49 PM Page 14 Segment Switching and Bridging from 100 Mbps to 1000 Mbps The Model GS504T switch, as illustrated in Figure 3-2, connects multiple power workgroups and servers using high-speed gigabit links. Each power workgroup is anchored by a NETGEAR Model FS510T
  • Netgear GS504T | GS504T Installation Guide - Page 15
    GS504T.Manual.FINAL 6/2/00 12:49 PM Page 15 CHAPTER 4: INSTALLATION This chapter describes the installation procedures for the NETGEAR Model GS504T Copper Gigabit Switch. Preparing the Site Before you begin installing your switch, prepare the installation site. Make sure your operating environment
  • Netgear GS504T | GS504T Installation Guide - Page 16
    GS504T.Manual.FINAL 6/2/00 12:49 PM Page 16 Installing the Switch in a Rack Refer to Figure 4-1 when installing the switch in a rack. 4PORT 100/1000 Mbps Copper Gigabit Switch Power Activity 1 2 Green=FDX, 3 4 Yellow=Col Ethernet MODEL GS504T Figure 4-1. Attaching Mounting Brackets 9378FB
  • Netgear GS504T | GS504T Installation Guide - Page 17
    GS504T.Manual.FINAL 6/2/00 12:49 PM Page 17 Key 1000 Mbps 100 Mbps 4 Fast 1P0O/R10T0Mbps Ethernet Switch Ethernet MODEL GS504T 9330FB Figure 4-2. Connecting to the Model GS504T Switch Verifying Installation When power has been applied to the switch, verify that: • The green power LED on the
  • Netgear GS504T | GS504T Installation Guide - Page 18
    GS504T.Manual.FINAL 6/2/00 12:49 PM Page 19 CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the NETGEAR Model GS504T Copper Gigabit Switch. Table 5-1 lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems. Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Information Symptom
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    GS504T.Manual.FINAL 6/2/00 12:49 PM Page 21 APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides technical specifications for the NETGEAR Model GS504T Copper Gigabit Switch. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3x flow control
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    GS504T.Manual.FINAL 6/2/00 12:49 PM Page 22 Environmental Specifications Operating temperature: 0 to 40º C (32 to 104º F) 950), IEC 95 Performance Specifications Frame filter rate: Frame forward rate: Network latency (using 64-byte packets): Address database size: Addressing: Queue buffer: 1,480
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    GS504T.Manual.FINAL 6/2/00 12:49 PM Page 23 APPENDIX B: CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS This appendix provides information about the RJ-45 plug and the RJ-45 connector used for the NETGEAR Model GS504T Copper Gigabit Switch stations, hubs, and switches through UTP cable; it supports 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps
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    GS504T.Manual.FINAL 6/2/00 12:49 PM Page 24 Table B-1 lists the pin assignments for the 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 plug and the vista RJ-45
  • Netgear GS504T | GS504T Installation Guide - Page 23
    GS504T.Manual.FINAL 6/2/00 12:49 PM Page 25 APPENDIX C: CABLING GUIDELINES This appendix provides specifications for cables used with the NETGEAR Model GS504T Copper Gigabit Switch. Fast Ethernet Cable Guidelines Fast Ethernet uses UTP cable, as specified in the IEEE 802.3u standard for 100BASE-TX.
  • Netgear GS504T | GS504T Installation Guide - Page 24
    GS504T.Manual.FINAL 6/2/00 12:49 PM Page 26 Category 5 Cable Category 5 distributed cable that meets ANSI/EIA/TIA-568-A building wiring standards can be a maximum of 328 feet (ft) or 100 meters (m) in length, divided as follows: • 20 ft (6 m) between the hub or switch Cable Specifications Ensure
  • Netgear GS504T | GS504T Installation Guide - Page 25
    GS504T.Manual.FINAL 6/2/00 12:49 PM Page 27 Twisted Pair Cables For two devices circuitry in the device. Computers and workstation adapter cards are usually media-dependent interface ports, called MDI or uplink ports. Most repeaters and switch ports are configured as media-dependent interfaces with
  • Netgear GS504T | GS504T Installation Guide - Page 26
    GS504T.Manual.FINAL 6/2/00 12:49 PM Page 28 Patch Panels and Cables If you are using patch panels, make sure that they meet the 100BASE-TX requirements. NETGEAR recommends Category 5 UTP cable for all patch cables and work area cables to ensure that your UTP patch cable rating meets or exceeds the
  • Netgear GS504T | GS504T Installation Guide - Page 27
    GS504T.Manual.FINAL 6/2/00 12:49 PM Page 29 Using 1000BASE-T Gigabit sections are designed to act as a guide to correct cabling for 1000BASE-T. Cabling The specifications. Length The maximum distance limitation between two pieces of equipment is 100 m, as per the original Ethernet specification.
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    GS504T.Manual.FINAL 6/2/00 12:49 PM Page 30 Return Loss Return loss measures the amount of reflected signal energy resulting from impedance changes in the cabling
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    GS504T.Manual.FINAL 6/2/00 12:49 PM Page 31 Patch Cables When installing your equipment, replace old patch panel cables that do not meet Category 5e specifications. As pointed out in the NEXT section, this near end piece of cable is critical for successful operation. Conclusions For optimum
  • Netgear GS504T | GS504T Installation Guide - Page 30
    GS504T.Manual.FINAL 6/2/00 12:49 PM Page 34 NETGEAR, Inc. 4401 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR www.NETGEAR.com *M-GS504TNA-0* M-GS504TNA-0 May 2000
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Copper Gigabit Switch
Installation Guide
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