NETGEAR GS748T User Manual

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GS748T Smart Switch
Spanning Tree Protocol
The Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) provides a tree topology for any arrangement of bridges.
STP also provides one path between end stations on a network, eliminating loops. Spanning
tree versions supported include Common STP, Multiple STP, and Rapid STP.
Classic STP provides a single path between end stations, avoiding and eliminating loops. For
information on configuring Common STP, see
CST Port Configuration on page 100.
Multiple Spanning Tree Protocol (MSTP) supports multiple instances of Spanning Tree to
efficiently channel VLAN traffic over different interfaces. Each instance of the Spanning Tree
behaves in the manner specified in IEEE 802.1w, Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP), with slight
modifications in the working but not the end effect (chief among the effects, is the rapid
transitioning of the port to ‘Forwarding’). The difference between the RSTP and the traditional
STP (IEEE 802.1D) is the ability to configure and recognize full-duplex connectivity and ports
which are connected to end stations, resulting in rapid transitioning of the port to ‘Forwarding’
state and the suppression of Topology Change Notification. These features are represented
by the parameters ‘pointtopoint’ and ‘edgeport’. MSTP is compatible to both RSTP and STP.
It behaves appropriately to STP and RSTP bridges. A MSTP bridge can be configured to
behave entirely as a RSTP bridge or a STP bridge.
Note: For two bridges to be in the same region, the force version should be
802.1s and their configuration name, digest key, and revision level
should match. For additional information about regions and their
effect on network topology, refer to the IEEE 802.1Q standard.
The Spanning Tree folder contains links to the following features:
• STP Switch Configuration on page 97
• CST Configuration on page 99
• CST Port Configuration on page 100
• CST Port Status on page 102
• Rapid STP on page 103
• MST Configuration on page 104
• MST Port Configuration on page 106
• STP Statistics on page 108

NETGEAR GS748T Specifications

General

Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity	48
MAC address table	16000 entries
Packet buffer memory	1.632 MB
Maximum data transfer rate	1 Gbit/s
Latency	20 µs
I/O ports	48 RJ-45 connectors for 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, and 1000BASE-T (Auto Uplink on all ports) 4 SFP slots for fiber Gigabit Ethernet modules
Dimensions (WxDxH)	440 x 260 x 43 mm
Power requirements	100-240VAC 50/60 Hz
Networking features	10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T
Connectivity technology	Wired
Full duplex	Yes
Networking standards	IEEE 802.3x
Minimum system requirements	Category 5 network cables Network card for each PC Network software (e.g., Windows)
Mean time between failures (MTBF)	69930 h
Safety	UL listed (UL 1950)/cUL, IEC950/EN60950
LED indicators	Link, Power
Power consumption (typical)	70 W
Storage temperature (T-T)	-10 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	4000 g