Netgear GS724TP GS724TP Hardware manual - Page 10

Chapter 1 Introduction The NETGEAR Smart 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. To simplify installation, the switch is shipped ready for use out of the box. This chapter serves as an introduction to the GS700TP Smart Switch and provides the following information: • Overview • Switch Features • Package Contents Overview This Installation Guide is for the following NETGEAR Smart Switches: • GS724TP - This product offers support for 24 ports of 10/100/1000 and two Form-factor slots which support 1000 (1000Base-SX/LX)/100M SFP. This product supports the added feature of Power over Ethernet (PoE). • GS748TP - This product offers support for 48 ports of 10/100/1000 and four Form-factor slots which support 1000 (1000Base-SX/LX)/100M SFP. This product supports the added feature of Power over Ethernet (PoE). You can make high-speed connections using the Gigabit ports. For example: • Connecting to a network backbone • Linking to high-speed servers • Providing 10/100/1000 copper and fiber connectivity The GS700TP 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 Webbased Graphical User Interface (GUI), you can view the switch's many features and use them in a simple and intuitive manner. The switch's management features include configuration for port and v1.0, November 2007 1-13