Netgear FS750T2 FS750T2 Hardware manual - Page 6

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR ProSafe 48 port 10/100 Smart Switch with 2 Gigabit ports FS750T2! Your NETGEAR Switch is a state-of-the-art, high-performance, IEEE-compliant network solution designed for users who require a large number of ports and want the power of Gigabit connectivity to eliminate bottlenecks, boost performance, and increase productivity. There are 48 twisted-paired 10/100Mbps ports and 2 Gigabit copper ports with 2 SFP GBIC slots on the front panel of the switch that support non-stop 10/100/1000 networks. To simplify installation, the switch is shipped ready for use out of the box. This chapter serves as the introduction for using your NETGEAR ProSafe FS750T2 Smart Switch and provides the following information: • Overview • Switch Features • Package contents Overview Your NETGEAR ProSafe FS750T2 Smart Switch provides 48 twisted-paired 10/100Mbps ports and 2 Gigabit copper ports with 2 built-in Small Form Factor (SFP) GBIC slots that support non-stop 10/100/1000 fiber networks. 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 10/100/1000 copper and fiber connectivity Your NETGEAR ProSafe FS750T2 Smart Switch also provides the benefit of administrative management with a package of features for the observation, configuration, and control of your 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. There is also an easy to use switch management utility that runs on a PC. 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 and more will allow you to better understand and control your network. Additionally, the NETGEAR ProSafe FS705T2 Smart Switch also supports SNMP and can be managed using network management software, such as the NETGEAR ProSafe NMS 100. Your NETGEAR ProSafe FS750T2 Smart Switch can be free-standing, or rack mounted in a wiring closet or equipment room. It is IEEE-compliant and offers low latency for high-speed networking. It includes 48 auto-sensing 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports and 2 auto-sensing Gigabit copper ports with 2 SFP GBIC slots. 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 10/100 Mbps and 10/100/1000 Mbps ports operate in half- or fullduplex mode, increasing the maximum bandwidth of each connection up to either 20 Mbps, 200 Mbps, or 2000 Mbps, respectively. The maximum segment length is 328 feet (100 meters) over Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable. Page 6 of 21