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Installation ProSAFE 24/48 Gigabit Ethernet Stacking Kit AX742 This product is used as a stacking link between two NETGEAR M5300 series managed switches. Each I/O module can operate at 12 Gbps (half duplex) or 24 Gbps (full duplex). With two I/O modules per switch, stacking interconnect operates at 24 Gbps (half duplex) or 48 Gbps (full duplex). Two I/O modules and a standard 1m CX4 cable are provided to allow connection between two switches. Package Contents • Two ProSAFE® 24/48 Gigabit Ethernet AX742 modules • One 1 m CX4 cable Install a Module The ProSAFE 24/48 Gigabit Ethernet AX742 module fits into rear I/O module slots in NETGEAR M5300 series switches. The rear I/O slots are set to stacking mode by default. For more information about configuring the switch for use with I/O modules in stacking mode or Ethernet mode, see the switch CLI or software administration manual. The module bays are on the front or the rear panel of a switch depending on the switch model. The AX742 module is not hot swappable. You must reboot the switch after installing or removing a module.  To install a module: 1. Insert the module into one of the available module slots, pressing firmly to seat the module. 2. After the module is seated, tighten the two set screws to hold the module in place. 3. Reboot the switch. AX742 ProSafe 24 / 48 Gigabit StAacXki7ng4K2it AX742 ProSafe 24 / 48 Gigabit StAacXki7ng4K2it ProSafe 24 / 48 Gigabit StAacXki7ng4K2it CX4 cable Remove a Module The AX742 module is not hot swappable. You must reboot the switch after installing or removing a module.  To remove a module: 1. Loosen the two set screws on either side of the module front panel. 2. Remove the module by holding the screw posts and pulling evenly on the module and sliding it out of the I/O module slot. 3. Reboot the switch. Connect Switches with the Stacking Cable  To connect two switches with the CX4 cable: 1. Insert one end of the CX4 cable provided into an AX742 module that is installed in one switch. 2. Insert the other end of the CX4 cable into an AX742 module that is installed in a second switch. 3. For more information about configuring the switch for use with the AX742 module, see the software administration guide for the host switch.

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Installation
This product is used as a stacking link between two NETGEAR M5300
series managed switches. Each I/O module can operate at 12 Gbps (half
duplex) or 24 Gbps (full duplex). With two I/O modules per switch, stacking
interconnect operates at 24 Gbps (half duplex) or 48 Gbps (full duplex).
Two I/O modules and a standard 1m CX4 cable are provided to allow
connection between two switches.
Package Contents
Two ProSAFE® 24/48 Gigabit Ethernet AX742 modules
One 1 m CX4 cable
Install a Module
The ProSAFE 24/48 Gigabit Ethernet AX742 module fits into rear
I/O module slots in NETGEAR M5300 series switches. The rear I/O
slots are set to stacking mode by default. For more information about
configuring the switch for use with I/O modules in stacking mode or
Ethernet mode, see the switch CLI or soſtware administration manual.
The module bays are on the front or the rear panel of a switch
depending on the switch model.
The AX742 module is not hot swappable. You must reboot the switch
aſter installing or removing a module.
To install a module:
1.
Insert the module into one of the available module slots, pressing firmly
to seat the module.
2.
Aſter the module is seated, tighten the two set screws to hold the
module in place.
3. Reboot the switch.
AX742
ProSafe 24 / 48 Gigabit Stacking Kit
Remove a Module
The AX742 module is not hot swappable. You must reboot the switch aſter
installing or removing a module.
To remove a module:
1.
Loosen the two set screws on either side of the module front panel.
2.
Remove the module by holding the screw posts and pulling evenly on the
module and sliding it out of the I/O module slot.
3. Reboot the switch.
Connect Switches with the Stacking Cable
To connect two switches with the CX4 cable:
1.
Insert one end of the CX4 cable provided into an AX742 module that is
installed in one switch.
2.
Insert the other end of the CX4 cable into an AX742 module that is
installed in a second switch.
3.
For more information about configuring the switch for use with the AX742
module, see the soſtware administration guide for the host switch.
ProSAFE 24/48 Gigabit Ethernet Stacking Kit
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CX4 cable