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NETGEAR GS510TP Smart
Switch
Hardware Installation Guide
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
October 2011
202-10886-01
1.0
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NETGEAR GS510TP Smart Switch © 2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means without the written permission of NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register your product, get the latest product updates, get support online, or for more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support webs
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Contents About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 How to Print this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 PoE Features . . . .
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NETGEAR GS510TP Smart Switch Troubleshooting Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Network Adapter Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Switch Integrity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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0. About This Manual 0 ® TM The NETGEAR ProSafe GS510TP Hardware Installation Guide describes how to install and power on the GS510TP Smart Switch. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Italic Emphasis, books, CD
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NETGEAR GS510TP Smart Switch DANGER: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in personal injury or death. • Scope. This manual is written for the GS510TP Smart Switch according to these specifications: Product Version GS510TP Smart Switch Manual Publication Date October 2011 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/GS510TP.asp. How to Print this Manual To print this manual, use the Complete
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1. Introduction 1 ® TM Congratulations on the purchase of your NETGEAR ProSafe GS510TP Smart Switch. The GS510TP is a supplement to the Gigabit Advanced Smart Switch family. Available as a desktop or rack-mountable.The GS510TP is a PoE-supportable low-port switch with two fiber uplinks included. This chapter serves as an introduction to the GS510TP Smart Switch and provides the following information: • Overview • Features • Package Contents Overview This Installation Guide
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NETGEAR GS510TP Smart Switch 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 the GS510TP Smart Switch: • Eight RJ-45 10/100/1000 Mbps autosensing Gigabit Ethernet switching ports. • Two 1000M SFP Gigabit Ethernet switching ports. • Full NETGEAR Smart Switch functionality. • Full compatibility with IEEE standards: • IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD • IE
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NETGEAR GS510TP Smart Switch • PoE is enabled by default. Green Features The GS510TP Smart Switch supports the following power-saving features: • The power consumption automatically adjusts based on the RJ-45 cable length. • Each port is configured to power down automatically when the port link is down. Package Contents Figure 1 shows the package contents of the NETGEAR GS510TP Smart Switch. Figure 1. Package Contents Verify that the package contains the following: • NETGEAR GS
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NETGEAR GS510TP Smart Switch Introduction 10
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2. Physical Description 2 This chapter describes the NETGEAR GS510TP Smart Switch hardware features. Topics include: • GS510TP Front-Panel Configuration • LED Designations • Device Hardware Interfaces GS510TP Front-Panel Configuration The GS510TP has eight 10/100/1000 Mbps autosensing and two 1000 Mbps SFP Gigabit Ethernet switching ports. Each RJ-45 port is capable of sensing the line speed and negotiating the duplex mode with the link partner automatically. Figure 2 illust
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NETGEAR GS510TP Smart Switch • Fan LED • PoE Max LED GS510TP Back-Panel Configuration Figure 3 illustrates the GS510TP back panel. Power Connector Figure 3. GS510TP Back Panel The back panel contains the following: • Internal 150W open frame power supply for the GS510TP. Physical Description 12
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NETGEAR GS510TP Smart Switch LED Designations Port LEDs Table 1 describes the RJ-45 and SFP port LED designations. There are two LEDs for each RJ-45 port. Each SFP port has its own indication LED. Table 1. Port LEDs LED Designation Speed/Link/Activity SPD/Link/ACT LED: • Off = No link is established on the port. • Solid Green = A valid 1000 Mbps link is established on the port. • Blinking Green = Packets transmission or reception is occurring on the port at 1000 Mbps. • Solid Yellow = A val
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NETGEAR GS510TP Smart Switch System LEDs Table 2 describes the system LED designations. Table 2. System LEDs LED Designation Power/Status LED • Solid Green = Power is supplied to the switch and the switch is operating normally. • Solid Yellow = The switch is booting. • Off = Power is disconnected. PoE MAX LED • Off = There is at least 7W of PoE power available for another device. • Solid Yellow = Less than 7W of PoE power is available. • Flashing Yellow = The PoE MAX LED was active in the pr
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NETGEAR GS510TP Smart Switch device such as a paper clip into the opening to press the recessed button. The front-panel LEDs should extinguish and light again as the switch performs its Power On Self Test (POST). Factory Defaults Button The Smart Switch has a Factory Defaults button on the front panel so that you can remove the current configuration and return the device to its factory settings. When you enable the Factory Defaults button, all settings including the password, VLAN settings,
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NETGEAR GS510TP Smart Switch Physical Description 16
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3. Applications 3 Your NETGEAR GS510TP Smart Switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring your network connections. It can be used as a stand-alone device or with 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps hubs and switches. Desktop Switching The GS510TP Smart Switch can be used as a desktop switch to build a small network that enables users to have 1000 Mbps access to a file server. With full-duplex enabled, the switch port connected to the server or PC can provide 2000 Mbps throughput.
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NETGEAR GS510TP Smart Switch Applications 18
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4. Installation 4 This chapter describes the installation procedures for your NETGEAR GS510TP Smart Switch. Switch installation involves the following steps: Step 1: Preparing the Site Step 2: Installing the Switch Step 3: Checking the Installation Step 4: Connecting Devices to the Switch Step 5: Applying AC Power Step 6: Managing the Switch using a Web Browser or the PC Utility Step 1: Preparing the Site Before you install the switch, ensure the operating environment meets the site req
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NETGEAR GS510TP Smart Switch Table 3. Site Requirements (continued) Characteristics Requirements Power source AC power cord (included). Power specifications for the switch are shown in Appendix A. Ensure the AC outlet is not controlled by a wall switch, which can accidentally turn off power to the outlet and the switch. Environmental • Temperature - Install the switch in a dry area, with ambient temperature between 0ºC and 50ºC (32ºC and 122ºF). Keep the switch away from heat sources such
