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Hardware Installation Guide for the Prosafe Stackable Smart Switch FS700TS Series

2-2 Introduction

v1.0, December 2005

Using Gigabit ports, high-speed connections can be made to a server or network backbone.

Application examples include:

• Connecting switches to each other with high-speed links

• Linking to high-speed servers

• Providing 10/100/1000 copper and fiber connectivity

• The 2 10/100/1000 Base T ports are primarily used for stacking, but can alternatively be used

to provide additional bandwidth.

The NETGEAR 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

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 understand and

control of the network. Initial discovery of the switch on the network requires the Smart Wizard

Discovery program, a utility that runs on a PC.

The NETGEAR 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. 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- or full-duplex 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, but much

longer for fiber connections using SFP GBIC modules.

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