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... Package Contents 5 Front Panel Indicators 6 Power (POWER) LED 6 10/100/1000 Ports Link/Activity (SPD/LNK/ACT) LED 6 10/100/1000 Ports Duplex Mode/Collisions (FDX/HDX) LED 6 Connecting Devices 8 RJ-45 Switch Ports 8 SFP Port 8 Connecting Switches to Each Other 8 Connecting Switches to Systems 9 Class-of-Service 9 Mounting Kit Instructions 10 Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface 10 Installing the Switch in a Rack 10 Installing the Switch on a Wall 11 Technical Information 12 2 Troubleshooting 3 Getting Help Technical Assistance 17...
... Package Contents 5 Front Panel Indicators 6 Power (POWER) LED 6 10/100/1000 Ports Link/Activity (SPD/LNK/ACT) LED 6 10/100/1000 Ports Duplex Mode/Collisions (FDX/HDX) LED 6 Connecting Devices 8 RJ-45 Switch Ports 8 SFP Port 8 Connecting Switches to Each Other 8 Connecting Switches to Systems 9 Class-of-Service 9 Mounting Kit Instructions 10 Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface 10 Installing the Switch in a Rack 10 Installing the Switch on a Wall 11 Technical Information 12 2 Troubleshooting 3 Getting Help Technical Assistance 17...
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... flow control in half-duplex operation • Collision detection on all ports • Auto MDI/MDIX • 4K MAC address entries supported • Comprehensive LED indicator panel to monitor overall switching condition • 19-inch rackmountable and wallmountable, standard 1U chassis • Internal power supply Package Contents Before you install a switch, verify that your package contains the following features: • 10/100/1000-Mbps switch ports - 8 ports (PowerConnect 2608) - 16 ports (PowerConnect...
... flow control in half-duplex operation • Collision detection on all ports • Auto MDI/MDIX • 4K MAC address entries supported • Comprehensive LED indicator panel to monitor overall switching condition • 19-inch rackmountable and wallmountable, standard 1U chassis • Internal power supply Package Contents Before you install a switch, verify that your package contains the following features: • 10/100/1000-Mbps switch ports - 8 ports (PowerConnect 2608) - 16 ports (PowerConnect...
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... data is being transmitted or received. • Steady amber - A 1000-Mbps link has been established and data is operating in half-duplex mode. 6 Introduction The port is being transmitted or received. • Off - Collisions are occurring on the port. • Off - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front Panel Indicators All 26xx switches contain two rows of LEDS that provide information about connection speed, data activity, and duplex operation mode...
... data is being transmitted or received. • Steady amber - A 1000-Mbps link has been established and data is operating in half-duplex mode. 6 Introduction The port is being transmitted or received. • Off - Collisions are occurring on the port. • Off - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front Panel Indicators All 26xx switches contain two rows of LEDS that provide information about connection speed, data activity, and duplex operation mode...
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... used for connecting devices at 1000-Mbps Gigabit Ethernet speed. All ports can connect directly to 10Base-T, 100Base-TX and 1000Base-T devices. and half-duplex modes automatically. These switching ports allow users to connect the switches to a switch or hub with other switches or hubs, each port can negotiate full- When cascading with straight-through twisted-pair cable (see Figure 1-4). 8 Introduction PowerConnect 2624 power LED FDX/HDX LEDs SPD/LNK/ACT LEDs RJ-45 ports Connecting Devices SFP port...
... used for connecting devices at 1000-Mbps Gigabit Ethernet speed. All ports can connect directly to 10Base-T, 100Base-TX and 1000Base-T devices. and half-duplex modes automatically. These switching ports allow users to connect the switches to a switch or hub with other switches or hubs, each port can negotiate full- When cascading with straight-through twisted-pair cable (see Figure 1-4). 8 Introduction PowerConnect 2624 power LED FDX/HDX LEDs SPD/LNK/ACT LEDs RJ-45 ports Connecting Devices SFP port...
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... VLAN membership information in full-duplex mode. For each port. All ports on the server can operate in the tag (that is part of cable used to connect PCs as well as other networking devices like hubs or routers to systems, you can create a loop and cause collisions. when transmitting the packet at the destination port. NOTE: Do not connect two switches together with more than one cable. Introduction 9 Using multiple cables...
... VLAN membership information in full-duplex mode. For each port. All ports on the server can operate in the tag (that is part of cable used to connect PCs as well as other networking devices like hubs or routers to systems, you can create a loop and cause collisions. when transmitting the packet at the destination port. NOTE: Do not connect two switches together with more than one cable. Introduction 9 Using multiple cables...
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...the back for power cable clearance. 2 Attach rubber feet on each side of the switch (see Figure 1-5). 10 Introduction NOTE: Do not install rubber feet on a flat surface. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mounting Kit Instructions These switches come with mounting brackets and ...Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface The switch can be installed on any appropriate level surface that can also be adequate space around the switch for ventilation and access to cable connectors. There must be installed in a rack, complete the following steps: 1 Set the switch on the bottom of the switches...
...the back for power cable clearance. 2 Attach rubber feet on each side of the switch (see Figure 1-5). 10 Introduction NOTE: Do not install rubber feet on a flat surface. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mounting Kit Instructions These switches come with mounting brackets and ...Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface The switch can be installed on any appropriate level surface that can also be adequate space around the switch for ventilation and access to cable connectors. There must be installed in a rack, complete the following steps: 1 Set the switch on the bottom of the switches...
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... cable. Move the connected device closer to the switch and use a shorter cable. 16 Troubleshooting The attached device is not configured correctly, or it is not lighted. Ensure that the cables are configured to a different switch port. The cable's maximum distance has been exceeded. Try a known working cable. Mismatched duplex mode. Ensure that the connectors are using TIA 568A or 568B standards. Basic Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Probable Cause Link LED is not powered...
... cable. Move the connected device closer to the switch and use a shorter cable. 16 Troubleshooting The attached device is not configured correctly, or it is not lighted. Ensure that the cables are configured to a different switch port. The cable's maximum distance has been exceeded. Try a known working cable. Mismatched duplex mode. Ensure that the connectors are using TIA 568A or 568B standards. Basic Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Probable Cause Link LED is not powered...
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... normal link activity. Link LED is not configured correctly. decrease the number of users on the No action required. The attached device is lighted and the Mismatched duplex mode. No action required. The LED blinks only when traffic is being passed to or sent from a device that any devices connected to the switch are set to the port. Link LED is connected to automatically detect and set port speed and duplex settings. Table 2-1. FDX/HDX LED blinks...
... normal link activity. Link LED is not configured correctly. decrease the number of users on the No action required. The attached device is lighted and the Mismatched duplex mode. No action required. The LED blinks only when traffic is being passed to or sent from a device that any devices connected to the switch are set to the port. Link LED is connected to automatically detect and set port speed and duplex settings. Table 2-1. FDX/HDX LED blinks...
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... Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. For instructions on the WELCOME TO DELL SUPPORT page, and fill in all locations outside the continental U.S. See "Contacting Dell." NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in the requested details to the proper support personnel. If you cannot resolve the problem using the online services, call directly to access help with installation and troubleshooting...
... Express Service Code icon, and follow the directions. For instructions on the WELCOME TO DELL SUPPORT page, and fill in all locations outside the continental U.S. See "Contacting Dell." NOTE: Dell's Express Service Code system may not be available in the requested details to the proper support personnel. If you cannot resolve the problem using the online services, call directly to access help with installation and troubleshooting...
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... file transfer protocol (FTP) ftp.dell.com/ Log in as user:anonymous, and use your touch-tone telephone to select the subjects that you have ordered, you can go to your questions. Automated Order-Status Service To check on your password. • Electronic Support Service support@us.dell.com apsupport@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only) support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) • Electronic Quote Service sales@dell.com apmarketing@dell.com...
... file transfer protocol (FTP) ftp.dell.com/ Log in as user:anonymous, and use your touch-tone telephone to select the subjects that you have ordered, you can go to your questions. Automated Order-Status Service To check on your password. • Electronic Support Service support@us.dell.com apsupport@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only) support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) • Electronic Quote Service sales@dell.com apmarketing@dell.com...
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... that are listed. Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda Argentina (Buenos Aires) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 54 City Code: 11 Aruba Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address General Support General Support Website: www.dell.com.ar Tech Support and Customer Care Sales Tech Support Fax Customer Care Fax General Support Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers toll-free: 800...
... that are listed. Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda Argentina (Buenos Aires) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 54 City Code: 11 Aruba Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address General Support General Support Website: www.dell.com.ar Tech Support and Customer Care Sales Tech Support Fax Customer Care Fax General Support Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers toll-free: 800...
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... Address Brazil Website: www.dell.com/br International Access Code: 00 Customer Support, Technical Support Country Code: 55 Tech Support Fax City Code: 51 Customer Care Fax Sales British Virgin Islands General Support Brunei Customer Technical Support (Penang, Malaysia) Country Code: 673 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales (Penang, Malaysia) Canada (North York, Ontario) Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatus International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (automated technical support...
... Address Brazil Website: www.dell.com/br International Access Code: 00 Customer Support, Technical Support Country Code: 55 Tech Support Fax City Code: 51 Customer Care Fax Sales British Virgin Islands General Support Brunei Customer Technical Support (Penang, Malaysia) Country Code: 673 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales (Penang, Malaysia) Canada (North York, Ontario) Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatus International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (automated technical support...
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... Republic (Prague) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 420 City Code: 2 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Tech Support website: support.ap.dell.com/china Tech Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com Tech Support Fax Home and Small Business Technical Support Corporate Accounts Technical Support Customer Experience Home and Small Business Preferred Accounts Division Large Corporate Accounts GCP Large Corporate Accounts Key Accounts Large Corporate...
... Republic (Prague) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 420 City Code: 2 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Tech Support website: support.ap.dell.com/china Tech Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com Tech Support Fax Home and Small Business Technical Support Corporate Accounts Technical Support Customer Experience Home and Small Business Preferred Accounts Division Large Corporate Accounts GCP Large Corporate Accounts Key Accounts Large Corporate...
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... Switchboard (Home/Small Business) Dominica General Support Dominican Republic General Support Ecuador General Support El Salvador General Support Finland (Helsinki) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 990 E-mail: fin_support@dell.com Country Code: 358 City Code: 9 E-mail Support (servers): Nordic_support@dell.com Technical Support Technical Support Fax Relational Customer Care Home/Small Business Customer Care Fax Switchboard Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 7023 0182 7023 0184 3287 5505...
... Switchboard (Home/Small Business) Dominica General Support Dominican Republic General Support Ecuador General Support El Salvador General Support Finland (Helsinki) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 990 E-mail: fin_support@dell.com Country Code: 358 City Code: 9 E-mail Support (servers): Nordic_support@dell.com Technical Support Technical Support Fax Relational Customer Care Home/Small Business Customer Care Fax Switchboard Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 7023 0182 7023 0184 3287 5505...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Greece Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/gr/en/emaildell/ Country Code: 30 Technical Support Gold Technical Support Switchboard Sales Fax Grenada General Support Guatemala General Support Guyana General Support Hong Kong Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 001 E-mail: ap_support@dell.com Country Code: 852 Technical Support (Dimension™ ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Greece Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/gr/en/emaildell/ Country Code: 30 Technical Support Gold Technical Support Switchboard Sales Fax Grenada General Support Guatemala General Support Guyana General Support Hong Kong Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 001 E-mail: ap_support@dell.com Country Code: 852 Technical Support (Dimension™ ...
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only) Home User Customer Care Small Business Customer Care U.K. only) Ireland Sales U.K. Sales (dial within U.K. Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Ireland (Cherrywood) International Access Code: 16 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 Italy (Milan) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 39 City Code: 02 Jamaica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Technical Support U.K. only) Corporate Customer Care...
only) Home User Customer Care Small Business Customer Care U.K. only) Ireland Sales U.K. Sales (dial within U.K. Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Ireland (Cherrywood) International Access Code: 16 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 Italy (Milan) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 39 City Code: 02 Jamaica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Technical Support U.K. only) Corporate Customer Care...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Japan (Kawasaki) Website: support.jp.dell.com International Access Code: 001 Technical Support (servers) Country Code: 81 Technical Support outside of Japan (servers) City Code: 44 Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support (Dell Precision™, OptiPlex™, and Latitude™) Technical Support outside...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Japan (Kawasaki) Website: support.jp.dell.com International Access Code: 001 Technical Support (servers) Country Code: 81 Technical Support outside of Japan (servers) City Code: 44 Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support (Dell Precision™, OptiPlex™, and Latitude™) Technical Support outside...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Netherlands Antilles Netherlands (Amsterdam) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 31 City Code: 20 New Zealand International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 64 Nicaragua Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address General Support Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail (Technical Support): (Enterprise): nl_server_support@dell.com (Latitude): nl_latitude_support@dell.com (Inspiron): nl_inspiron_support@dell.com (Dimension): nl_dimension_support@dell.com (OptiPlex): ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Netherlands Antilles Netherlands (Amsterdam) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 31 City Code: 20 New Zealand International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 64 Nicaragua Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address General Support Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail (Technical Support): (Enterprise): nl_server_support@dell.com (Latitude): nl_latitude_support@dell.com (Inspiron): nl_inspiron_support@dell.com (Dimension): nl_dimension_support@dell.com (OptiPlex): ...
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... Countries Customer Technical Support, Customer Service, and Sales (Penang, Malaysia) Spain (Madrid) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es/emaildell/ Country Code: 34 Home and Small Business City Code: 91 Technical Support Customer Care Sales Switchboard Fax Corporate Technical Support Customer Care Switchboard Fax Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 1-800-882-1521 toll-free: 1-877-270-4609...
... Countries Customer Technical Support, Customer Service, and Sales (Penang, Malaysia) Spain (Madrid) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es/emaildell/ Country Code: 34 Home and Small Business City Code: 91 Technical Support Customer Care Sales Switchboard Fax Corporate Technical Support Customer Care Switchboard Fax Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 1-800-882-1521 toll-free: 1-877-270-4609...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Turks and Caicos Islands U.K. (Bracknell) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 Uruguay Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers General Support toll-free: 1-866-540-3355 Website: support.euro.dell.com Customer Care website: support.euro.dell.com/uk/en/ECare/Form/Home.asp E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Technical Support (Corporate/Preferred...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Turks and Caicos Islands U.K. (Bracknell) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 Uruguay Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers General Support toll-free: 1-866-540-3355 Website: support.euro.dell.com Customer Care website: support.euro.dell.com/uk/en/ECare/Form/Home.asp E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Technical Support (Corporate/Preferred...