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... 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 Online Services 17 AutoTech Service 18 Automated Order-Status Service 18 Technical Support Service 19 Dell Enterprise Training and Certification 19 Problems...
... 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 Online Services 17 AutoTech Service 18 Automated Order-Status Service 18 Technical Support Service 19 Dell Enterprise Training and Certification 19 Problems...
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Figure 1-2. PowerConnect 2608 7 PowerConnect 2616 7 PowerConnect 2624 8 Cascading Switches 9 Brackets for Rack Installation 11 Brackets for Warranty Repair or Credit 19 Before You Call 20 Contacting Dell 20 Figures Figure 1-1. Table 2-1. Figure 1-3. Figure 1-6. Tag-Based Prioritization 9 Specifications 12 Basic Troubleshooting 15 4 Contents Figure 1-5. Returning Items for Wall Installation 12 Tables Table 1-1. Figure 1-4. Table 1-2.
Figure 1-2. PowerConnect 2608 7 PowerConnect 2616 7 PowerConnect 2624 8 Cascading Switches 9 Brackets for Rack Installation 11 Brackets for Warranty Repair or Credit 19 Before You Call 20 Contacting Dell 20 Figures Figure 1-1. Table 2-1. Figure 1-3. Figure 1-6. Tag-Based Prioritization 9 Specifications 12 Basic Troubleshooting 15 4 Contents Figure 1-5. Returning Items for Wall Installation 12 Tables Table 1-1. Figure 1-4. Table 1-2.
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...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 2616) - 24 ports, including one combination RJ-45/small form factor (SFP) port (PowerConnect 2624) • Complies with IEEE 802.3 10Base... 802.3x PAUSE frames flow control in full-duplex operation • Automatic negotiation for wallmount installation of 16- 1 Introduction Dell™ PowerConnect™ 26xx switches provide 10/100/1000-Mbps Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.
...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 2616) - 24 ports, including one combination RJ-45/small form factor (SFP) port (PowerConnect 2624) • Complies with IEEE 802.3 10Base... 802.3x PAUSE frames flow control in full-duplex operation • Automatic negotiation for wallmount installation of 16- 1 Introduction Dell™ PowerConnect™ 26xx switches provide 10/100/1000-Mbps Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.
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... Blinking green - A 10-Mbps or 100-Mbps link has been established and data is being transmitted or received. • Blinking amber - The switch is not powered on. 10/100/1000 Ports Link/Activity (SPD/LNK/ACT) LED • Steady green - A 1000-Mbps link has been ...• Blinking green - The port is being transmitted or received. • Off - The switch is powered 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...
... Blinking green - A 10-Mbps or 100-Mbps link has been established and data is being transmitted or received. • Blinking amber - The switch is not powered on. 10/100/1000 Ports Link/Activity (SPD/LNK/ACT) LED • Steady green - A 1000-Mbps link has been ...• Blinking green - The port is being transmitted or received. • Off - The switch is powered 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...
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...dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-3. and half-duplex modes automatically. SFP Port On the 24-port switch, you can use the SFP port to connect to 10Base-T, 100Base-TX and 1000Base-T devices. PowerConnect 2624 power LED FDX/HDX LEDs SPD/LNK/ACT LEDs RJ-45 ports Connecting Devices SFP port RJ-45 Switch... Ports RJ-45 connectors are located on the front panel of port 24 on the switch. These switching ports allow users to connect the switches to a ...
...dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-3. and half-duplex modes automatically. SFP Port On the 24-port switch, you can use the SFP port to connect to 10Base-T, 100Base-TX and 1000Base-T devices. PowerConnect 2624 power LED FDX/HDX LEDs SPD/LNK/ACT LEDs RJ-45 ports Connecting Devices SFP port RJ-45 Switch... Ports RJ-45 connectors are located on the front panel of port 24 on the switch. These switching ports allow users to connect the switches to a ...
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... a loop and cause collisions. For each port. when transmitting the packet at the destination port. Introduction 9 Cascading Switches Connecting Switches to Systems By connecting a switch to systems, you can operate in full-duplex mode. To improve network efficiency, use 1000-Mbps full-duplex operation... devices like hubs or routers to operate in the tag (that also defines VLAN memberships. The eight levels of -Service The switch supports tag-based prioritization following a Weighted Round Robin scheme. Table 1-1. Figure 1-4. Class-of IEEE 802.1p priority are mapped to...
... a loop and cause collisions. For each port. when transmitting the packet at the destination port. Introduction 9 Cascading Switches Connecting Switches to Systems By connecting a switch to systems, you can operate in full-duplex mode. To improve network efficiency, use 1000-Mbps full-duplex operation... devices like hubs or routers to operate in the tag (that also defines VLAN memberships. The eight levels of -Service The switch supports tag-based prioritization following a Weighted Round Robin scheme. Table 1-1. Figure 1-4. Class-of IEEE 802.1p priority are mapped to...
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... most other standard 19-inch racks and most telco two-post racks. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mounting Kit Instructions These switches come with mounting brackets and screws for rackmounting or wallmounting and rubber feet for proper ventilation. The rubber feet are optional, but are 48.3 cm (...
... most other standard 19-inch racks and most telco two-post racks. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mounting Kit Instructions These switches come with mounting brackets and screws for rackmounting or wallmounting and rubber feet for proper ventilation. The rubber feet are optional, but are 48.3 cm (...
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Brackets for racks that the mounting point meets the following steps: 1 Ensure that have threaded mounting holes. 3 Position the switch in the rack and align the holes in the mounting bracket with the holes in direct sunlight. • The location must not be within 2 feet ... unit. • The location must reach an outlet. 2 Use the supplied screws to attach a mounting bracket to prevent heat buildup. • Do not locate the switch where there may be located in the rack. 4 Insert and tighten two screws appropriate for your rack through each side of your rack, if your...
Brackets for racks that the mounting point meets the following steps: 1 Ensure that have threaded mounting holes. 3 Position the switch in the rack and align the holes in the mounting bracket with the holes in direct sunlight. • The location must not be within 2 feet ... unit. • The location must reach an outlet. 2 Use the supplied screws to attach a mounting bracket to prevent heat buildup. • Do not locate the switch where there may be located in the rack. 4 Insert and tighten two screws appropriate for your rack through each side of your rack, if your...
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... Supply 100-240 VAC/5060 Hz universal input 12 Introduction Technical Information Table 1-2. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-6. Brackets for Wall Installation 3 Place the switch against the wall and mark the wall through the holes of the brackets. 4 Drill holes in the wall for the brackets and install the...
... Supply 100-240 VAC/5060 Hz universal input 12 Introduction Technical Information Table 1-2. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-6. Brackets for Wall Installation 3 Place the switch against the wall and mark the wall through the holes of the brackets. 4 Drill holes in the wall for the brackets and install the...
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Specifications (continued) Physical Dimensions 24-port switch 16-port switch 8-port switch Environmental Specifications Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity 330 x 228 x 44 mm (W x D x H) 13 x 9 x 1.7 inches 330 x 228 x 44 mm (W x D x H) 13 x 9 x 1.7 inches 266 x 162 x 44 mm (W x D x H) 10.5 x 6.4 x 1.7 inches 0º to 40ºC (32º to 104ºF) -20º to 70ºC (-4º to 158ºF) 10 to 90% RH 10 to 95% RH Introduction 13 Table 1-2.
Specifications (continued) Physical Dimensions 24-port switch 16-port switch 8-port switch Environmental Specifications Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity 330 x 228 x 44 mm (W x D x H) 13 x 9 x 1.7 inches 330 x 228 x 44 mm (W x D x H) 13 x 9 x 1.7 inches 266 x 162 x 44 mm (W x D x H) 10.5 x 6.4 x 1.7 inches 0º to 40ºC (32º to 104ºF) -20º to 70ºC (-4º to 158ºF) 10 to 90% RH 10 to 95% RH Introduction 13 Table 1-2.
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Basic Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Power LED is securely connected to the switch and to the switch. Ensure that the switch is no power to a power source. There is connected to a properly functioning and active power source. Troubleshooting 15 Table 2-1 describes general cluster problems you may encounter and the probable causes and solutions. Table 2-1. 2 Troubleshooting This section provides troubleshooting information for your switch. Corrective Action Confirm that the power cable is not lighted.
Basic Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Power LED is securely connected to the switch and to the switch. Ensure that the switch is no power to a power source. There is connected to a properly functioning and active power source. Troubleshooting 15 Table 2-1 describes general cluster problems you may encounter and the probable causes and solutions. Table 2-1. 2 Troubleshooting This section provides troubleshooting information for your switch. Corrective Action Confirm that the power cable is not lighted.
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...or better for all devices connected to the switch are fully inserted into the ports of the switch and the attached device. The cable's ...the attached device is not securely connected to a different switch port. Bad switch port. Reconnect the connector for link lengths. Move ...speed and duplex settings. Ensure that the connectors are configured to the switch and use a shorter cable. speed than expected. The attached device...or appear to the switch and use a shorter cable. 16 Troubleshooting Ensure that have limitations for the affected link to the switch or the attached ...
...or better for all devices connected to the switch are fully inserted into the ports of the switch and the attached device. The cable's ...the attached device is not securely connected to a different switch port. Bad switch port. Reconnect the connector for link lengths. Move ...speed and duplex settings. Ensure that the connectors are configured to the switch and use a shorter cable. speed than expected. The attached device...or appear to the switch and use a shorter cable. 16 Troubleshooting Ensure that have limitations for the affected link to the switch or the attached ...
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... normal link activity. decrease the number of users on the No action required. FDX/HDX LED blinks frequently. Verify that any devices connected to the switch are set to automatically detect and set port speed and duplex settings. Link LED is not configured correctly. The link is operating properly. There is...
... normal link activity. decrease the number of users on the No action required. FDX/HDX LED blinks frequently. Verify that any devices connected to the switch are set to automatically detect and set port speed and duplex settings. Link LED is not configured correctly. The link is operating properly. There is...