Netgear GS728TPP GS728TP/GS728TPP/GS752TP Hardware Installation Guide - Page 6

GS752TP, GS728TP, and GS728TPP Gigabit Smart Switch Overview The NETGEAR GS752TP, GS728TP, and GS728TPP Gigabit Smart Switch provides 48 or 24 twisted-pair ports that support nonstop 10/100/1000M networks. The switch also has four built-in enhanced small form factor pluggable (SFP) GBIC slots that support 100M/1000M modules. 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 10/100/1000M copper and 100M/1000M fiber connectivity These switches also provide 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 Smart Control Center program, a utility that runs on a computer. These switches can be freestanding, or rack mounted in a wiring closet or equipment room. 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 these switches: • 48 or 24 10/100/1000 Mbps AutoSensing Gigabit Ethernet switching ports. • GS752TP and GS728TP. The first 8 ports are PoE+ providing 30 W of DC power, and the remaining copper ports are PoE (Power over Environment) providing 15.4W of DC power. • GS728TPP. All 24 copper ports are PoE+ providing 30 W of DC power. This model includes an external power supply to support the increased power requirements. • Four dedicated 100M/1000M SFP fiber ports. • Full NETGEAR Smart Switch functionality. • Full compatibility with IEEE standards: • IEEE 802.3i (10BASE-T) • IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX) • IEEE 802.3ab (1000BASE-T) 6