Netgear AX742 – ProSAFE 24 Gigabit Stacking Kit Installation Guide

Installation

This product is used as a stacking link between two NETGEAR M5300 
series managed switches. Each I/O module can operate at 12 Gbps (half 
duplex) or 24 Gbps (full duplex). With two I/O modules per switch, stacking 
interconnect operates at 24 Gbps (half duplex) or 48 Gbps (full duplex). 
Two I/O modules and a standard 1m CX4 cable are provided to allow 
connection between two switches.

•  Two ProSAFE® 24/48 Gigabit Ethernet AX742 modules

•  One 1 m CX4 cable

The ProSAFE 24/48 Gigabit Ethernet AX742 module fits into rear 
I/O module slots in NETGEAR M5300 series switches. The rear I/O 
slots are set to stacking mode by default. For more information about 
confi guring the switch for use with I/O modules in stacking mode or 
Ethernet mode, see the switch CLI or soft ware administration manual. 

The module bays are on the front or the rear panel of a switch 
depending on the switch model. 

The AX742 module is not hot swappable. You must reboot the switch 
aft er installing or removing a module. 

 To install a module:

1.  Insert the module into one of the available module slots, pressing fi rmly 

to seat the module. 

2. Aft er the module is seated, tighten the two set screws to hold the 

module in place. 

3.  Reboot the switch.

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The AX742 module is not hot swappable. You must reboot the switch aft er 
installing or removing a module.

 To remove a module:

1.  Loosen the two set screws on either side of the module front panel. 
2.  Remove the module by holding the screw posts and pulling evenly on the 

module and sliding it out of the I/O module slot.

3.  Reboot the switch.

 To connect two switches with the CX4 cable:

1.  Insert one end of the CX4 cable provided into an AX742 module that is 

installed in one switch.

2.  Insert the other end of the CX4 cable into an AX742 module that is 

installed in a second switch.

3.  For more information about confi guring the switch for use with the AX742 

module, see the soft ware administration guide for the host switch.

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