Table of Contents
- Contents
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Hardware Overview
- 3. Applications
- 4. Installation
- Step 1: Prepare the site
- Step 2: Protect against electrostatic discharge
- Step 3: Unpack the switch
- Step 4: Install the switch
- Optional Step 5: Install an SFP Transceiver Module
- Step 6: Connect devices to the switch
- Step 7: Check the installation
- Step 8: Apply power and check the LEDs
- Step 9: Manage the switch
- 5. Troubleshooting
NETGEAR MS510TXPP User Manual
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8-Port Multi-Gigabit
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Models MS510TX and MS510TXPP
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 E. Plumeria DriveJuly 2019
San Jose, CA 95134, USA202-11763-02
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See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview................................................................................................6
Features.................................................................................................7
Safety instructions and warnings........................................................8
Chapter 2 Hardware Overview
Hardware description........................................................................13
Front Panel......................................................................................13
Back panel.......................................................................................15
LEDs.................................................................................................15
Switch hardware interfaces...............................................................18
RJ-45 Ports for 10/100/1000M and 2.5G/5G/10G BASE-T Ethernet
Connectivity....................................................................................18
SFP+ Port for Fiber Connectivity..................................................19
Reset button....................................................................................20
Factory defaults button.................................................................20
USB Port..........................................................................................20
Chapter 3 Applications
Multispeed Backbone Switching......................................................22
2.5G Network Storage and Redundancy.........................................22
Multispeed PoE+ Access Points.......................................................23
Chapter 4 Installation
Step 1: Prepare the site......................................................................26
Step 2: Protect against electrostatic discharge..............................26
Step 3: Unpack the switch.................................................................27
Step 4: Install the switch....................................................................28
Install the switch in a rack..............................................................28
Install the switch on a flat surface.................................................29
Optional Step 5: Install an SFP Transceiver Module......................29
Step 6: Connect devices to the switch.............................................30
Step 7: Check the installation...........................................................31
Step 8: Apply power and check the LEDs.......................................31
Step 9: Manage the switch................................................................31
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting chart.......................................................................34
PoE Troubleshooting Suggestions...................................................35
Additional troubleshooting suggestions.........................................36
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Introduction
This hardware installation guide complements the installation guide that came with your
switch and applies to the following NETGEAR switch models:
•8-Port Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch with two 10G Ports, Model MS510TX
•8-Port Multi-Gigabit Smart Managed Pro Switch with PoE+ and two 10G Ports, Model
MS510TXPP
The switch provides four multispeed Gigabit Ethernet and four 1G Ethernet RJ-45 copper
ports with one dedicated 10G RJ-45 copper uplink port and one dedicated SFP+ fiber
uplink port that supports 10G and 1G. Two of the four multispeed ports support 5G,
2.5G, and 1G. The other two multispeed ports support 2.5G and 1G. (The 10G RJ-45
copper uplink port also supports 5G, 2.5G and 1G.)
Model MS510TXPP supports Power over Ethernet plus (PoE+) on all four multispeed
ports and four 1G ports so that you can let the switch provide power to PoE-capable
devices such as WiFi access points, VoIP phones, and IP security cameras. Model
MS510TXPP can supply up to 30W PoE+ (IEEE 802.3at) to each port, with a maximum
PoE power budget of 180W across all active PoE+ ports.
This chapter serves as an introduction to the switch and includes the following sections:
• Overview
• Features
• Safety instructions and warnings
Note: For more information about the topics that are covered in this manual, visit the
support website at support.netgear.com.
Note: For technical specifications, see the data sheet at
netgear.com/business/products/switches/managed. For switch documentation, visit
downloadcenter.netgear.com.
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Overview
The switch provides two multispeed gigabit copper ports that support 5G, 2.5G, and
1G; another two multispeed gigabit copper ports that support 2.5G and 1G; four 1G
RJ-45 copper ports; one dedicated 10G copper uplink port (which also supports 5G,
2.5G and 1G); and one dedicated SFP+ fiber uplink port that supports 10G and 1G. All
copper ports use RJ-45 connectors.
The SFP+ port requires a standard small form-factor pluggable (SFP) gigabit interface
converter (GBIC, also referred to as a transceiver module), which is sold separately from
the switch. The switch integrates 78 Gbps full-duplex, nonblocking switch fabric for
high-performance workgroups.
The PoE model supports PoE+ on all copper ports (except for the 10G uplink port) with
a maximum PoE power budget of 180W across all active PoE+ ports.
Note: For information about application examples, see Applications on page 21.
The switch provides administrative management options that let you configure, monitor,
and control the network. Using the web browser–based management interface, you can
configure the switch and the network, including the ports, the management VLAN,
VLANs for traffic control, link aggregation for increased bandwidth, Quality of Service
(QoS) for prioritizing traffic, and network security.
Initial discovery of the switch on the network requires the Smart Control Center program,
which runs on a Windows-based computer. If you do not use a Windows-based computer,
get the IP address of the switch from the DHCP server in the network or use an IP scanner
utility.
After discovery, you can configure the switch using the web management interface for
advanced setup and configuration of features, or the Smart Control Center program
for very basic setup. For more information, see the user manual, which you can download
from downloadcenter.netgear.com.
You can install the switch freestanding or rack mounted in a wiring closet or equipment
room. The switch is IEEE compliant and offers low latency. All ports can automatically
negotiate to the highest speed, which makes the switch very suitable for a mixed
environment with multispeed Gigabit Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, and Fast Ethernet.
For speeds of 10 Gbps and higher speeds, use Category 6 (Cat 6) cables terminated
with RJ-45 connectors; for speeds from 5 Gbps to 10 Gbps, use Cat 5e cables terminated
with RJ-45 connectors; and for speeds from 10 Mbps to 5 Gbps, including 2.5 Gbps,
use Cat 5e or higher-rated Ethernet cables terminated with RJ-45 connectors.
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Features
The switch supports the following key hardware features:
•Two 5G Ethernet ports (which also support 2.5G and 1G).
•Two 2.5G Ethernet ports (which also support 1G).
•Four 1G Ethernet ports.
•1 dedicated 10G Ethernet uplink port (which also supports 5G, 2.5G and 1G).
•1 dedicated SFP+ fiber uplink port capable of 10G. (The port also supports 1G.)
•1 USB port for configuration and firmware backup and upgrade.
•PoE support (model MS510TXPP):
- 8 PoE+ (802.3at) ports
-Total PoE power budget of 180W for the switch
•MAC table size of 16K.
•Variable-speed fan that can lower the noise level during low temperatures.
•Acoustic noise is equal to or less than 30 dBA at 25°C.
•78 Gbps full-duplex, nonblocking switch fabric.
•Includes 19-inch rack-mount kit for rack installation.
•Full compatibility with IEEE standards:
- IEEE 802.3 Ethernet
- IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-T
- IEEE 802.3z Gigabit Ethernet 1000BASE-SX/LX
- IEEE 802.3bz NBASE-T and MGBASE-T
- IEEE 802.3an (10GBASE-T)
-IEEE 802.3ae 10-Gigabit Ethernet over fiber (10GBASE-SR, 10GBASE-LR)
- IEEE 802.3ab 1000BASE-T
- IEEE 802.3i 10BASE-T
- IEEE 802.1Q VLAN tagging
-IEEE 802.3x Full-duplex flow control
- IEEE 802.3ad Link aggregation (LAG with LACP)
- IEEE 802.1ab LLDP
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-IEEE 802.1p Class of Service (QoS)
- IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
- IEEE 802.1s Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP)
- IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP)
- IEEE 802.1x RADIUS network access control
-IEEE 802.3az Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE)
-IEEE 802.1af (PoE)
- IEEE 802.1at (PoE+)
•AutoSensing and autonegotiating capabilities for all ports.
•Auto Uplink™ technology is supported on all ports.
•Automatic address learning function to build the packet-forwarding information
table. The table contains up to 16K Media Access Control (MAC) addresses.
•Store-and-forward transmission to remove bad packets from the network.
•Active flow control to minimize packet loss and frame drops.
•Half-duplex backpressure control.
•Per-port status LEDs and system status LEDs.
•NETGEAR green power-saving features:
-Energy efficiency mode that fully conforms to the IEEE802.3az standard
- Per-port automatic change to a lower power mode when the port link is down
Safety instructions and warnings
Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help
protect your system from potential damage.
To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and damage to the equipment,
observe the following precautions:
•This product is designed for indoor use only in a temperature-controlled and
humidity-controlled environment. For more information, see the environmental
specifications in the appendix or the data sheet.
Any device that is located outdoors and connected to this product must be properly
grounded and surge protected.
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Failure to follow these guidelines can result in damage to your NETGEAR product,
which might not be covered by NETGEAR’s warranty, to the extent permissible by
applicable law.
•Observe and follow service markings:
- Do not service any product except as explained in your system documentation.
Some devices should never be opened.
-If applicable to your device, opening or removing covers that are marked with
the triangular symbol with a lightning bolt can expose you to electrical shock.
We recommend that only a trained technician services components inside these
compartments.
•If any of the following conditions occur, unplug the product from the electrical outlet
and replace the part or contact your trained service provider:
- Depending on your device, the power adapter, power adapter cable, power
cable, extension cable, or plug is damaged.
-An object fell into the product.
- The product was exposed to water.
- The product was dropped or damaged.
-The product does not operate correctly when you follow the operating
instructions.
•Keep your system away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling
vents.
•Do not spill food or liquids on your system components, and never operate the
product in a wet environment. If the system gets wet, see the appropriate section in
your troubleshooting guide, or contact your trained service provider.
•Do not push any objects into the openings of your system. Doing so can cause fire
or electric shock by shorting out interior components.
•Use the product only with approved equipment.
•If applicable to your device, allow the product to cool before removing covers or
touching internal components.
•Operate the product only from the type of external power source indicated on the
electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required,
consult your service provider or local power company.
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•To avoid damaging your system, if your device uses a power supply with a voltage
selector, be sure that the selector is set to match the power at your location:
-115V, 60 Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries
such as South Korea and Taiwan
- 100V, 50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100V, 60 Hz in western Japan
-230V, 50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East
•Be sure that attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the power available
in your location.
•Depending on your device, use only a supplied power adapter or approved power
cable:
If your device uses a power adapter:
-If you were not provided with a power adapter, contact your local NETGEAR
reseller.
-The power adapter must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current
marked on the product electrical ratings label.
If your device uses a power cable:
-If you were not provided with a power cable for your system or for any
AC-powered option intended for your system, purchase a power cable approved
for your country.
-The power cable must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current
marked on the product electrical ratings label. The voltage and current rating of
the cable must be greater than the ratings marked on the product.
•To help prevent electric shock, plug the system and peripheral power cables into
properly grounded electrical outlets.
•If applicable to your device, the peripheral power cables are equipped with
three-prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding. Do not use adapter plugs or
remove the grounding prong from a cable. If you must use an extension cable, use
a three-wire cable with properly grounded plugs.
•Observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Make sure that the total ampere
rating of all products plugged into the extension cable or power strip does not
exceed 80 percent of the ampere ratings limit for the extension cable or power strip.
•To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in
electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power
supply (UPS).
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•Position system cables, power adapter cables, or power cables carefully. Route
cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over. Be sure that nothing rests
on any cables.
•Do not modify power adapters, power adapter cables, power cables or plugs. Consult
a licensed electrician or your power company for site modifications.
•Always follow your local and national wiring rules.
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Hardware description
The following sections describe the switch hardware features.
Front Panel
Model MS510TX provides four 1G ports, two 2.5G ports, two 5G ports, one 10G port,
and one SFP+ port.
Model MS510TXPP is a PoE+ model that provides four 1G PoE+ ports, two 2.5G PoE+
ports, two 5G PoE+ ports, one 10G port, and one SFP+ port.
The following figure shows the front panel of model MS510TX.
Figure 1. Front panel model MS510TX
Table 1. Front panel components model MS510TX
DescriptionNumber
Power LED and Fan LED (see LEDs on page 15).1
Recessed Reset button (see Reset button on page 20).2
Recessed Factory Defaults button (see Factory defaults button on page 20).3
Ports 1, 2, 3, and 4: Four independent 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports, each with an LED that
functions as the combined link, speed, and activity LED (see LEDs on page 15).
4
Ports 5 and 6: Two independent 2.5GBASE-T RJ-45 ports (also supporting 100/1000BASE-T), each
with an LED that functions as the combined link, speed, and activity LED (see LEDs on page 15).
5
Port 7 and 8: Two independent 2.5G/5GBASE-T RJ-45 ports (also supporting 100/1000BASE-T),
each with an LED that functions as the combined link, speed, and activity LED (see LEDs on page
15).
6
Port 9: One independent 2.5G/5G/10GBASE-T RJ-45 port (also supporting 100/1000BASE-T) with
a left LED that functions as the combined link, speed, and activity LED (see LEDs on page 15).
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Table 1. Front panel components model MS510TX (Continued)
DescriptionNumber
Port 10: One independent SFP+ port in which you can install transceiver modules (see SFP+ Port
for Fiber Connectivity on page 19).
8
Two LEDs for Port 10. These LEDs indicate link, speed, and activity (see LEDs on page 15).9
USB 2.0 port (see USB Port on page 20).10
The following figure shows the front panel of model MS510TXPP.
Figure 2. Front panel model MS510TXPP
Table 2. Front panel components model MS510TXPP
DescriptionNumber
Power LED, Fan LED, and PoE Max LED (see LEDs on page 15).1
Recessed Reset button (see Reset button on page 20).2
Recessed Factory Defaults button (see Factory defaults button on page 20).3
Ports 1, 2, 3, and 4: Four independent 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 PoE+ ports, each with a left LED
that functions as the combined link, speed, and activity LED; and a right LED that provides PoE
information (see LEDs on page 15).
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Ports 5 and 6: Two independent 2.5GBASE-T RJ-45 PoE+ ports (also supporting 100/1000BASE-T),
each with a left LED that functions as the combined link, speed, and activity LED; and a right LED
that provides PoE information (see LEDs on page 15).
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Port 7 and 8: Two independent 2.5G/5GBASE-T RJ-45 PoE+ ports (also supporting
100/1000BASE-T), each with a left LED that functions as the combined link, speed, and activity
LED; and a right LED that provides PoE information (see LEDs on page 15).
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Port 9: One independent 2.5G/5G/10GBASE-T RJ-45 port (also supporting 100/1000BASE-T) with
a left LED that functions as the combined link, speed, and activity LED (see LEDs on page 15).
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Table 2. Front panel components model MS510TXPP (Continued)
DescriptionNumber
Port 10: One independent SFP+ port in which you can install transceiver modules (see SFP+ Port
for Fiber Connectivity on page 19).
8
Two LEDs for Port 10. These LEDs indicate link, speed, and activity (see LEDs on page 15).9
USB 2.0 port (see USB Port on page 20).10
Back panel
The switch integrates a fixed, internal power supply unit (PSU).
The back panel contains a Kensington lock slot, a console port that is not for customer
use (it is for NETGEAR technical support only), and the AC power connector.
Figure 3. Back panel
LEDs
This section describes the LED designations of the switch.
The following table describes the LEDs on the front panel of model MS510TX. Ports 1–9
come with a single LED each. Port 10 comes with two LEDs.
Table 3. LEDs on the front panel of model MS510TX
DescriptionLED
Solid green. The device is powered on.
Solid yellow. The device is booting.
Off. Power is not supplied to the device.
Power LED
Solid green. The fan is operating normally.
Solid yellow. A problem occurred with the fan.
Fan LED
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Table 3. LEDs on the front panel of model MS510TX (Continued)
DescriptionLED
Off. No link is established.
Solid green. A valid 1000 Mbps link is established.
Blinking green. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 1000 Mbps.
Solid yellow. A valid 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps link is established.
Blinking yellow. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 10 Mbps or
100 Mbps.
1G Ports 1–4 LEDs
Link, speed, and
activity
Off. No link is established.
Solid green. A valid 2.5 Gbps link is established.
Blinking green. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 2.5 Gbps.
Solid yellow. A valid 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps link is established.
Blinking yellow. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 100 Mbps or
1000 Mbps.
2.5G Ports 5 and 6
LEDs
Link, speed, and
activity
Off. No link is established.
Solid green. A valid 2.5 Gbps or 5 Gbps link is established.
Blinking green. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 2.5 Gbps or 5 Gbps.
Solid yellow. A valid 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps link is established.
Blinking yellow. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 100 Mbps or
1000 Mbps.
5G Ports 7 and 8 LEDs
Link, speed, and
activity
Off. No link is established.
Solid green. A valid 10 Gbps link is established.
Blinking green. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 10 Gbps.
Solid yellow. A valid 5 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 1000 Mbps, or 100 Mbps link is established.
Blinking yellow. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 5 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps,
1000 Mbps, or 100 Mbps.
10G Port 9, LED
Link, speed, and
activity
Off. No SFP+ module link is established on the fiber port.
Left LED solid green. The fiber port established a valid 10 Gbps link.
Left LED blinking green. The fiber port is transmitting or receiving packets at
10 Gbps.
Right LED solid yellow. The fiber port established a valid 1 Gbps link.
Right LED blinking yellow. The fiber port is transmitting or receiving packets at
1 Gbps.
SFP+ Port 10, LEDs
Link, speed, and
activity
The following table describes the LEDs on the front panel of model MS510TXPP. Ports
1–8 come with a left LED and a right LED each. Port 9 comes with a single LED. Port 10
comes with two LEDs.
Table 4. LEDs on the front panel of model MS510TXPP
DescriptionLED
Solid green. The device is powered on.
Solid yellow. The device is booting.
Off. Power is not supplied to the device.
Power LED
Solid green. The fan is operating normally.
Solid yellow. A problem occurred with the fan.
Fan LED
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Table 4. LEDs on the front panel of model MS510TXPP (Continued)
DescriptionLED
Off. More than 7W of PoE power is available.
Solid yellow. Less than 7W of PoE power is available.
Blinking yellow. The PoE Max LED was active in the previous two minutes.
PoE Max LED
Off. No link is established.
Solid green. A valid 1000 Mbps link is established.
Blinking green. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 1000 Mbps.
Solid yellow. A valid 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps link is established.
Blinking yellow. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 10 Mbps or
100 Mbps.
1G Ports 1–4, Left LEDs
Link, speed, and activity
Off. The port is not delivering PoE.
Solid green. The port is delivering PoE.
Solid yellow. A PoE fault occurred. For more information, see PoE Troubleshooting
Suggestions on page 35.
1G Ports 1–4, Right
LEDs
PoE status
Off. No link is established.
Solid green. A valid 2.5 Gbps link is established.
Blinking green. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 2.5 Gbps.
Solid yellow. A valid 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps link is established.
Blinking yellow. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 100 Mbps or
1000 Mbps.
2.5G Ports 5 and 6, Left
LEDs
Link, speed, and activity
Off. The port is not delivering PoE.
Solid green. The port is delivering PoE.
Solid yellow. A PoE fault occurred. For more information, see PoE Troubleshooting
Suggestions on page 35.
2.5G Ports 5 and 6,
Right LEDs
PoE status
Off. No link is established.
Solid green. A valid 2.5 Gbps or 5 Gbps link is established.
Blinking green. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 2.5 Gbps or 5 Gbps.
Solid yellow. A valid 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps link is established.
Blinking yellow. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 100 Mbps or
1000 Mbps.
5G Ports 7 and 8, Left
LEDs
Link, speed, and activity
Off. The port is not delivering PoE.
Solid green. The port is delivering PoE.
Solid yellow. A PoE fault occurred. For more information, see PoE Troubleshooting
Suggestions on page 35.
5G Ports 7 and 8, Right
LEDs
PoE status
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Table 4. LEDs on the front panel of model MS510TXPP (Continued)
DescriptionLED
Off. No link is established.
Solid green. A valid 10 Gbps link is established.
Blinking green. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 10 Gbps.
Solid yellow. A valid 5 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps, 1000 Mbps, or 100 Mbps link is established.
Blinking yellow. The port is transmitting or receiving packets at 5 Gbps, 2.5 Gbps,
1000 Mbps, or 100 Mbps.
10G Port 9, LED
Link, speed, and activity
Off. No SFP+ module link is established on the fiber port.
Left LED solid green. The fiber port established a valid 10 Gbps link.
Left LED blinking green. The fiber port is transmitting or receiving packets at
10 Gbps.
Right LED solid yellow. The fiber port established a valid 1 Gbps link.
Right LED blinking yellow. The fiber port is transmitting or receiving packets at
1 Gbps.
SFP+ Port 10, LEDs
Link, speed, and activity
Switch hardware interfaces
The following sections describe the hardware interfaces on the switch.
RJ-45 Ports for 10/100/1000M and 2.5G/5G/10G BASE-T
Ethernet Connectivity
All RJ-45 copper ports support autosensing. When you insert a cable into an RJ-45 port,
the switch automatically ascertains the maximum speed. Depending on the port, the
switch can autodetect 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 1 Gbps and duplex mode (half-duplex
or full-duplex), or 2.5 Gbps, 5 Gbps, or 10 Gbps of the attached device. All ports support
Ethernet cables that are terminated with 8-pin RJ-45 connectors. The following table
describes the network cables that you can use for the switch connections and the speeds
that these cables can support.
Table 5. Network cables and supported speeds
Supported SpeedsCable Type
Speeds from 10 Mbps to 5 Gbps, including 2.5 GbpsCategory 5 (Cat 5)
Speeds from 5 Gbps to 10 GbpsCategory 5e (Cat 5e)
Speeds of 10 Gbps and higher speedsCategory 6 (Cat 6)
To simplify the procedure for attaching devices, all RJ-45 ports support Auto Uplink
technology. This technology allows attaching devices to the RJ-45 ports with either
straight-through or crossover cables.
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When you insert a cable into the switch’s RJ-45 port, the switch automatically performs
the following actions:
•Senses whether the cable is a straight-through or crossover cable.
•Determines whether the link to the attached device requires a normal connection
(such as when you are connecting the port to a computer) or an uplink connection
(such as when you are connecting the port to a router, switch, or hub).
•Automatically configures the RJ-45 port to enable communications with the attached
device. The Auto Uplink technology compensates for setting uplink connections
while eliminating concern about whether to use crossover or straight-through cables
when you attach devices.
For model MS510TXPP, copper ports 1 through 8 also support Power over Ethernet
(PoE+).
SFP+ Port for Fiber Connectivity
To enable fiber connections on the switch, SFP+ fiber ports accommodate standard
small form-factor pluggable (SFP) gigabit interface converters (GBICs, also referred to
as transceiver modules) for fiber connectivity. GBICs are sold separately from the switch.
The switch supports the NETGEAR SFP and SFP+ transceiver modules and cables that
are listed in the following table.
Table 6. Supported SFP and SFP+ transceiver modules and cables
DescriptionModelSpeed and Medium
SFP Transceiver 1000BASE-SXAGM731F1G Ethernet short-reach
fiber
SFP Transceiver 1000BASE-LXAGM732F1G Ethernet long-reach
fiber
SFP Transceiver 1000BASE-TAGM7341G Ethernet copper
SFP+ Transceiver 10GBASE-SRAXM76110G Ethernet short-reach
fiber
SFP+ Transceiver 10GBASE-LRAXM76210G Ethernet long-reach
fiber
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Table 6. Supported SFP and SFP+ transceiver modules and cables (Continued)
DescriptionModelSpeed and Medium
SFP+ Direct Attach Cable (DAC), 1
meter
AXC76110G Ethernet
SFP+ Direct Attach Cable (DAC), 3
meters
AXC76310G Ethernet
For more information about NETGEAR SFP and SFP+ transceiver modules and cables,
visit netgear.com/business/products/switches/modules-accessories.
Reset button
The switch provides a Reset button on the front panel so that you can reboot the switch.
Save the configuration before you press the Reset button.
To reboot the switch:
1. Insert a device such as a straightened paper clip into the opening.
2. Press the recessed Reset button.
The switch reboots.
Factory defaults button
To return the switch to its factory default settings:
1. Insert a device such as a straightened paper clip into the opening.
2. Press the recessed Factory Defaults button for more than three seconds.
The switch reboots and returns to its factory default settings.
USB Port
The switch provides one USB 2.0 port that lets you upgrade firmware from a disk and
back up the configuration to a storage device.
A device that you attach to the USB port must comply with the following requirements:
•The USB device must support USB 2.0.
•The USB device must support the FAT32 file type. The NTFS file type is not supported.
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Applications
The switch is designed to provide flexibility in configuring multispeed network
connections. This chapter shows application examples with 5G, 2.5G, and 1G connections
and, for model MS510TXPP, multispeed PoE+ connections.
The chapter includes the following sections:
• Multispeed Backbone Switching
• 2.5G Network Storage and Redundancy
• Multispeed PoE+ Access Points
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Multispeed Backbone Switching
You can use the switch as a multispeed backbone switch in a network that serves network
components such as high-speed servers, a 2.5G NAS, 2.5G (gaming) computers, and
1G computers.
Figure 4. Multi-speed backbone switching
DescriptionLine Color
1G connection to a computerBlack
2.5G connection to a computer with a 2.5G network card, 2.5G connection to
a 2.5G NAS, or 5G connection to a high-speed server
Blue
10G uplink to a network router that is connected to the InternetRed
2.5G Network Storage and Redundancy
You can use the switches to provide 2.5G connections and redundancy between 2.5G
ReadyNAS storage platforms and 2.5G or 5G connections to virtual machines or servers.
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Figure 5. High-speed network storage switching in a redundant configuration
DescriptionLine Color
2.5G connection to a 2.5G NAS and to a redundant 2.5G NASRed
2.5G connection to a 2.5G NAS and to a redundant 2.5G NASYellow
2.5G or 5G connection to a virtual machine or server and to a redundant virtual
machine or server
Blue
2.5G or 5G connection to a virtual machine or server and to a redundant virtual
machine or server
Green
Multispeed PoE+ Access Points
Model MS510TXPP supports 8 PoE+ ports. The switch can supply up to 30W PoE+ (IEEE
802.3at) to each port up to its total maximum PoE power budget of 180W across all
active PoE+ ports.
Supplied power is prioritized according to the port order, up to the total power budget
of the device. Port 1 receives the highest PoE priority, while port 8 is relegated to the
lowest PoE priority.
If the power requirements for attached devices exceed the total power budget of the
switch, the PoE power to the device on the highest-numbered active PoE port is disabled
to make sure that the devices connected to the higher-priority, lower-numbered PoE
ports are supported first.
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Note: Although a device is listed as an 802.3at PoE+-powered or 802.3af PoE-powered
device, it might not require the maximum power limit that is specified by its IEEE
standard. Many devices require less power, allowing all 8 PoE+ ports to be active
simultaneously when the devices correctly report their PoE class to the switch.
The following figure shows an example of how you can connect multiple multi-speed
(2.5G and 1G) PoE+ access points.
Figure 6. Multispeed PoE+ access points
DescriptionLine Color
1G PoE connection to a WiFi access point such as a NETGEAR WAC720
access point
Dark green
2.5G PoE connection to a WiFi access point such as a NETGEAR WAC740
access point
Light green
10G uplink to a core switch that is connected to a network router that, in
turn, is connected to the Internet
Red
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Installation
This chapter describes the installation procedures for the switch. Switch installation
involves the steps described in the following sections:
• Step 1: Prepare the site
• Step 2: Protect against electrostatic discharge
• Step 3: Unpack the switch
• Step 4: Install the switch
• Optional Step 5: Install an SFP Transceiver Module
• Step 6: Connect devices to the switch
• Step 7: Check the installation
• Step 8: Apply power and check the LEDs
• Step 9: Manage the switch
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Step 1: Prepare the site
Before you install the switch, make sure that the operating environment meets the site
requirements that are listed in the following table.
Table 7. Site requirements
RequirementsCharacteristics
Desktop installations. Provide a flat table or shelf surface.
Rack-mount installations. Use a 19-inch (48.3-centimeter) EIA standard equipment rack
that is grounded and physically secure. You also need the rack-mount kit that is supplied
with the switch.
Mounting
Locate the switch in a position that allows you to access the front panel ports, view the
front panel LEDs, and access the power connector on the back panel.
Access
Use the AC power cord that is supplied with the switch. Make sure that the AC outlet is
not controlled by a wall switch, which can accidentally turn off power to the outlet and
the switch.
Power source
Route cables to avoid sources of electrical noise such as radio transmitters, broadcast
amplifiers, power lines, and fluorescent lighting fixtures.
Cabling
Temperature. Install the switch in a dry area with an ambient temperature between 32ºF
and 122ºF (0ºC and 50ºC). Keep the switch away from heat sources such as direct sunlight,
warm-air exhausts, hot-air vents, and heaters.
Operating humidity. The maximum relative humidity of the installation location must
not exceed 90 percent, noncondensing.
Ventilation. Do not restrict airflow by covering or obstructing air inlets on the sides of
the switch. Keep at least 2 inches (5.08 centimeters) free on all sides for cooling. The
room or wiring closet in which you install the switch must provide adequate airflow.
Operating conditions. Keep the switch at least 6 feet (1.83 meters) away from the nearest
source of electromagnetic noise, such as a photocopy machine.
Environmental
Step 2: Protect against electrostatic
discharge
WARNING: Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your switch. To
prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any
of the electronic components. You can do so by periodically touching an unpainted
metal surface on the switch.
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You can also take the following steps to prevent damage from electrostatic discharge
(ESD):
•When unpacking a static-sensitive component from its shipping carton, leave it in
the antistatic package until you are ready to install it. Just before unwrapping the
antistatic package, discharge static electricity from your body.
•Before moving a sensitive component, place it in an antistatic container or package.
•Handle all sensitive components in a static-safe area. If possible, use antistatic floor
pads, workbench pads, and an antistatic grounding strap.
Step 3: Unpack the switch
The following figure shows the package contents.
DescriptionLetter
Switcha
Power cord with adapterb
Category 5e (Cat 5e) flat Ethernet cablec
Wall-mounting screwsd
Installation guidee
Footpadsf
Check the contents of the boxes to make sure that all items are present before installing
the switch.
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To check the package contents:
1. Place the container on a clean flat surface, and cut all straps securing the container.
2. Unpack the hardware from the boxes by carefully removing the hardware and placing
it on a secure and clean surface.
3. Remove all packing material.
4. Verify that the package contains the following items:
a. Switch of the correct model.
b. Power cord.
c. Rubber footpads for tabletop installation.
d. Rubber protection cap, which is already installed in the SFP socket. If you install
an SFP transceiver module, you must remove the cap from the SFP socket.
e. Rack-mounting screws.
f. Rack-mounting brackets.
g. Installation guide.
5. If any item is missing or damaged, contact your local NETGEAR reseller for
replacement.
Step 4: Install the switch
You can install the switch in a standard 19-inch (48.26-centimeter) network equipment
rack or on a flat surface.
Install the switch in a rack
To install the switch in a rack, you need the 19-inch rack-mount kit supplied with the
switch.
To install the switch in a rack:
1. Attach the supplied mounting brackets to the side of the switch.
2. Insert the screws provided in the product package through each bracket and into
the bracket mounting holes in the switch.
3. Tighten the screws with a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver to secure each bracket.
4. Align the mounting holes in the brackets with the holes in the rack, and insert two
pan-head screws with nylon washers through each bracket and into the rack.
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5. Tighten the screws with a No. 2 Phillips screwdriver to secure mounting brackets to
the rack.
Install the switch on a flat surface
The switch ships with four self-adhesive rubber footpads.
To install the switch on a flat surface:
Stick one rubber footpad on each of the four concave spaces on the bottom of the
switch.
The rubber footpads cushion the switch against shock and vibrations. They also
provide ventilation space between stacked switches.
Optional Step 5: Install an SFP Transceiver
Module
The following optional procedure describes how to install an optional SFP transceiver
module into the SFP+ port of the switch.
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Note: Contact your NETGEAR reseller to purchase these modules. If you do not want
to install an SFP module, skip this procedure.
To install an SFP transceiver module:
1. Insert the transceiver into the SFP+ port.
2. Press firmly on the flange of the module to seat it securely into the connector.
Step 6: Connect devices to the switch
The following procedure describes how to connect devices to the switch’s RJ-45 ports.
The switch supports Auto Uplink technology, which allows you to attach devices using
either straight-through or crossover cables. Use a Category 5 (Cat 5), Cat 5e, or Cat 6
cable that is terminated with an RJ-45 connector.
Note: Ethernet specifications limit the cable length between the switch and the attached
device to 328 feet (100 meters).
To connect devices to the switch’s RJ-45 ports:
1. Connect a PoE or non-PoE device to an RJ-45 network port on the switch.
2. Verify that all cables are installed correctly.
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Step 7: Check the installation
Before you apply power to the switch, perform the following steps.
To check the installation:
1. Inspect the equipment thoroughly.
2. Verify that all cables are installed correctly.
3. Check cable routing to make sure that cables are not damaged or creating a safety
hazard.
4. Make sure that all equipment is mounted properly and securely.
Step 8: Apply power and check the LEDs
The switch does not provide an on/off power switch. The power cord connection controls
the power.
Before connecting the power cord, select an AC outlet that is not controlled by a wall
switch, which can turn off power to the switch.
To apply power:
1. Connect the end of the power cord to the AC power receptacle on the back of the
switch.
2. Plug the AC power cord into a power source such as a wall socket or power strip.
3. Check to see that the LEDs on the switch light correctly.
When you apply power, the Power LED on the switch front panel lights and the port
LEDs for attached devices light.
If the Power LED does not light, check to see that the power cord is plugged in
correctly and that the power source is good.
Step 9: Manage the switch
The switch contains built-in web browser–accessible software for viewing, changing,
and monitoring the way it functions. This management software is not required for the
switch to work. You can use the ports without using the management software. However,
the management software enables the setup of VLAN and trunking features and also
improves the efficiency of the switch, which results in the improvement of its overall
performance as well as the performance of the network.
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After you power on the switch for the first time, you can configure the switch using the
web management interface for advanced setup and configuration of features, or the
Smart Control Center program (which requires a Windows-based computer) for very
basic setup. For more information about managing the switch, see the user manual,
which you can download from downloadcenter.netgear.com.
Note: By default, the DHCP client of the switch is enabled. If the switch cannot get an
IP address from a DHCP server, the switch’s default IP address is 192.168.0.239 and the
default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
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Troubleshooting chart
The following table lists symptoms, possible causes, and possible solutions for problems
that might occur.
Table 8. Troubleshooting chart
Possible SolutionPossible CauseSymptom
•Check the power cable connections at the
switch and the power source.
•Make sure that all cables are used correctly
and comply with the Ethernet
specifications.
Power is not supplied to the switch.The Power LED is off.
•Check the crimp on the connectors and
make sure that the plug is properly
inserted and locked into the port at both
the switch and the connecting device.
•Make sure that all cables are used correctly
and comply with the Ethernet
specifications.
•Check for a defective port, cable, or
module by testing them in an alternate
environment where all products are
functioning.
The port connection is not working.A combined speed and
activity LED or an individual
speed LED and an individual
activity LED are off when the
port is connected to a device.
Break the loop by making sure that only one
path exists from any networked device to any
other networked device. After you connect
to the switch local browser interface, you can
configure the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
to prevent network loops.
One possible cause is that a
broadcast storm occurred and that
a network loop (redundant path)
was created.
A file transfer is slow or
performance is degraded.
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Table 8. Troubleshooting chart (Continued)
Possible SolutionPossible CauseSymptom
•Verify that the cabling is correct.
•Make sure that all connectors are securely
positioned in the required ports. It is
possible that equipment was accidentally
disconnected.
One or more devices are not
properly connected, or the cabling
does not meet Ethernet guidelines.
A segment or device is not
recognized as part of the
network.
Break the loop by making sure that only one
path exists from any networked device to any
other networked device. After you connect
to the switch local browser interface, you can
configure the Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
to prevent network loops.
A network loop (redundant path)
was created.
A combined speed and
activity LED or an individual
speed LED and an individual
activity LED are blinking
continuously on all
connected ports and the
network is disabled.
PoE Troubleshooting Suggestions
Here are some tips for correcting PoE problems that might occur:
•Make sure that the PoE Max LED is off. If the PoE Max LED is solid yellow, disconnect
one or more PoE devices to prevent PoE oversubscription. Start by disconnecting
the device from the highest-numbered port.
•Make sure that the Ethernet cables are plugged in correctly. For each powered
device (PD) that is connected to the switch, the associated right port LED on the
switch lights solid green. If the right port LED lights solid yellow, a PoE fault occurred
and PoE halted because of one of the conditions that are listed in the following table.
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Table 9. PoE fault conditions and possible solutions
Possible SolutionPoE Fault Condition
The problem is most likely with the attached PD.
Check the condition of the PD or restart the PD
by disconnecting and reconnecting the PD.
A PoE-related short circuit occurred on the port.
The PoE power demand of the PD exceeded the maximum
level that the switch permits. The maximum level is 15.4W
for a PoE connection or 30W for a PoE+ connection.
The PoE current on the port exceeded the classification limit
of the PD.
Restart the switch to see if the condition resolves
itself.
The PoE voltage of the port is outside the range that the
switch permits.
Additional troubleshooting suggestions
If the suggestions in the troubleshooting chart do not resolve the problem, see the
following troubleshooting suggestions:
•Network adapter cards. Make sure that the network adapters that are installed in
the computers are in working condition and the software driver was installed.
•Configuration. If problems occur after you alter the network configuration, restore
the original connections and determine the problem by implementing the changes,
one step at a time. Make sure that cable distances, repeater limits, and other physical
aspects of the installation do not exceed the Ethernet limitations.
•Switch integrity. If necessary, verify the integrity of the switch by resetting it. To
reset the switch, disconnect the power from the switch and then reconnect the power.
If the problem continues, contact NETGEAR technical support. For more information,
visit the support website at netgear.com/support.
•Autonegotiation. The RJ-45 ports negotiate the correct duplex mode, speed, and
flow control if the device at the other end of the link supports autonegotiation. If the
device does not support autonegotiation, the switch determines only the speed
correctly, and the duplex mode defaults to half-duplex.
The Gigabit Ethernet ports negotiate speed, duplex mode, and flow control if the
attached device supports autonegotiation.
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