Netgear XS712T User Manual
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Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your NETGEAR
®
ProSafe
TM
XS712T Smart Switch! Your
XS712T Smart Switch is a state-of-the-art, high-performance, IEEE-compliant network solution
designed for users who require many ports and want the power of Gigabit connectivity to
eliminate bottlenecks, boost performance, and increase productivity. There are 12 twisted-pair
ports on the front panel of the switch that support nonstop 100M/1000M/10G networks. The front
panel also has two SFP+ ports that support 1000M and 10G optical modules. To simplify
installation, the switch is shipped ready for use out of the box.
designed for users who require many ports and want the power of Gigabit connectivity to
eliminate bottlenecks, boost performance, and increase productivity. There are 12 twisted-pair
ports on the front panel of the switch that support nonstop 100M/1000M/10G networks. The front
panel also has two SFP+ ports that support 1000M and 10G optical modules. To simplify
installation, the switch is shipped ready for use out of the box.
This installation guide describes how to install and power on the smart switch. The information in
this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.
this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.
This chapter serves as an introduction to the smart switch and includes the following sections:
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