Start Here The NETGEAR™ Model GS504 4-Port Gigabit Switch provides you with a lowcost, high-performance network solution and is designed to anchor and interconnect 10/100 megabits per second (Mbps) workgroups using gigabit fiber links. Features The Model GS504 switch has the following key features: • Four full-duplex gigabit fiber ports with standard SC connectors The ports support multimode optical fiber (SX) up to 525 meters (m) with 50 µm. With 62.5 µm fiber cable, the maximum distance is 260 m.
Protocol independence and compatibility with all major protocols such as TCP/IP, NetWare, DECnet, and Microsoft Networks Package Contents Model GS504 Switch Ethernet 4PORT 10/100Mbps 1 Gigabit Fiber Switch Tx 1 2 3 2 Tx Rx Link Activity Power 3 Rx Tx Link MODEL GS504SX 4 Rx Tx Link Rx Link 4 Green=FDX, Yellow=Col Rubber footpads AC power cord Rack mount kit Installation guide, Warranty & Owner Registration Card, Support Information Card 9328FA Verify that your package contains the
Product Illustration Front Panel The front panel of the Model GS504 switch contains the following LEDs that correspond to each network port: Activity (Rx/Tx) and FDX (full-duplex)/ Collision. Each fiber network port has its own Link LED (located to the right of each 1000 Mbps port).
Rear Panel The rear panel of the Model GS504 switch has fans for cooling and a standard AC power receptacle for the supplied power cord. Rear Panel of the Model GS504 Switch AC power outlet Fans 100-240 VAC 50-60 Hz 9320FA Applications Desktop Switching The Model GS504 switch is used as a desktop switch to build a powerful network that enables users to have 1000 Mbps access to a file server.
Segment Switching and Bridging from 10/100 Mbps to 1000 Mbps The Model GS504, as illustrated below, connects multiple power workgroups and servers using high-speed gigabit fiber links. Each power workgroup is anchored by a NETGEAR FS509 switch. Because each fiber link can be up to 525 m long, these workgroups can be located on separate floors or in different buildings.
Installation Installation on a Flat Surface To install the switch on a flat surface, be sure to attach the rubber footpads to the bottom of the switch. Installation in a Rack Refer to the following illustration when installing the switch in a rack.
Using the SC Connector The duplex SC connector connects stations, hubs, and switches that support the 1000BASE-SX fiber interface. Each fiber link needs a clearly defined, external crossover. In other words, the transmit port of one interface must be wired to the receive port of the opposite interface and vice versa. Fiber cables must be connected in this manner to transmit and receive data.
Troubleshooting Information Symptom Cause Solution Power LED is off. No power is received Check the power cord connections for the at the hub. switch and the connected device. Make sure all cables used are correct and comply with Ethernet specifications. Link LED is off or Port connection is intermittent. not functioning. Check the crimp on the fiber connectors and make sure that the plug is properly inserted and locked into the port at both the switch and the connecting device.
Technical Specifications General Specifications Model GS504 Switch Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 8023z 1000BASE-SX Data Rate 1000 Mbps with 8B/10B encoding Interface Duplex SC connector for 1000BASE-SX Gigabit Ethernet Power Consumption 25 W Input Voltage (Power Adapter) 100–240 V AC Physical Specifications Dimensions: 13.0 x 1.7 x 8.0 in. 33.0 x 4.3 x 20.7 cm Weight: 5.3 lb; 2.
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Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (NETGEAR Model GS504 Gigabit Switch) does not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
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