Information Update
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...to the instructions in Dell PowerConnect 27xx Systems User's Guide. NOTE: The Managed Mode LED is not illuminated when the switch is in the User's Guide for DellTM PowerConnectTM 2708, 2716, and 2724 NOTE: The PowerConnect 27xx switches are shipped as a Web-managed switch. NOTE: For security...through the Web interface, see "Initial Configuration" in Dell PowerConnect 27xx Systems User's Guide Logging In And Changing Switch IP Address and Password You can configure the switch using a Web interface. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Enabling Web-Managed Mode for changing the password. ...
...to the instructions in Dell PowerConnect 27xx Systems User's Guide. NOTE: The Managed Mode LED is not illuminated when the switch is in the User's Guide for DellTM PowerConnectTM 2708, 2716, and 2724 NOTE: The PowerConnect 27xx switches are shipped as a Web-managed switch. NOTE: For security...through the Web interface, see "Initial Configuration" in Dell PowerConnect 27xx Systems User's Guide Logging In And Changing Switch IP Address and Password You can configure the switch using a Web interface. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Enabling Web-Managed Mode for changing the password. ...
Getting Started Guide
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Contents Installation 5 Overview 5 Site Preparation 5 Unpacking 5 Mounting the Device 6 Starting and Configuring the Device 10 Booting the Switch 10 Initial Configuration 10 Contents 3
Contents Installation 5 Overview 5 Site Preparation 5 Unpacking 5 Mounting the Device 6 Starting and Configuring the Device 10 Booting the Switch 10 Initial Configuration 10 Contents 3
Getting Started Guide
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...Power - The unit is 0 to 45ºC (32 to 113ºF) at support.dell.com for operator access. Ensure that the chosen location for installation meets the following items are included: • Device/Switch • AC power cable • Self-adhesive rubber pads • Mounting kit for ...an easily accessible 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz outlet. For more information, see the Dell™ PowerConnect™ 27xx Series User's Guide, which is routed to install and start running the PowerConnect 27xx Series system. Before installing the unit, verify that after connection, the power LED on...
...Power - The unit is 0 to 45ºC (32 to 113ºF) at support.dell.com for operator access. Ensure that the chosen location for installation meets the following items are included: • Device/Switch • AC power cable • Self-adhesive rubber pads • Mounting kit for ...an easily accessible 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz outlet. For more information, see the Dell™ PowerConnect™ 27xx Series User's Guide, which is routed to install and start running the PowerConnect 27xx Series system. Before installing the unit, verify that after connection, the power LED on...
Getting Started Guide
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... Started Guide 7 CAUTION: Read the safety information in the Product information Guide as well as the safety information for Rack Mounting PowerConnect Switch 2 Insert the supplied screws into the holes on the sides of the device and tighten with the rack screws (not provided). Installing in a Rack CAUTION: ...
... Started Guide 7 CAUTION: Read the safety information in the Product information Guide as well as the safety information for Rack Mounting PowerConnect Switch 2 Insert the supplied screws into the holes on the sides of the device and tighten with the rack screws (not provided). Installing in a Rack CAUTION: ...
Getting Started Guide
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Bracket Installation for Wall Mounting PowerConnect Switch 2 Insert the supplied screws into the rack-mounting holes and tighten with the holes in the wall. 7 Insert and tighten the screws through each of ...
Bracket Installation for Wall Mounting PowerConnect Switch 2 Insert the supplied screws into the rack-mounting holes and tighten with the holes in the wall. 7 Insert and tighten the screws through each of ...
Getting Started Guide
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Figure 1-4. You will connect the device to an AC outlet. Back-Panel Power Connectors PowerConnect Switch Rear View Power Connector Connect the device to a power source in the steps detailed in Starting and Configuring the Device. Mounting Device on Wall Drilled ...
Figure 1-4. You will connect the device to an AC outlet. Back-Panel Power Connectors PowerConnect Switch Rear View Power Connector Connect the device to a power source in the steps detailed in Starting and Configuring the Device. Mounting Device on Wall Drilled ...
Getting Started Guide
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...LEDs glow indicating that you obtain the most recent revision of the user documentation from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. A power-on the enclosed CD. Booting the Switch When the device is connected to determine if the device is fully operational before configuring ... is to the device. NOTE: Obtain the following assumptions: • The PowerConnect device is deployed as an unmanaged switch without any configuration of the management interface is not a requirement if the switch is configured with the pre configured default IP (192.168.2.1) and subnet mask...
...LEDs glow indicating that you obtain the most recent revision of the user documentation from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. A power-on the enclosed CD. Booting the Switch When the device is connected to determine if the device is fully operational before configuring ... is to the device. NOTE: Obtain the following assumptions: • The PowerConnect device is deployed as an unmanaged switch without any configuration of the management interface is not a requirement if the switch is configured with the pre configured default IP (192.168.2.1) and subnet mask...
Getting Started Guide
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... the IP address of the device in the URL field of the switch. To configure the device: 1 Open the web management interface (from any desktop or workstation). For more information on the management capabilities of the switch, please refer the PowerConnect 27xx Series User's Guide found on the steps necessary for basic setup...
... the IP address of the device in the URL field of the switch. To configure the device: 1 Open the web management interface (from any desktop or workstation). For more information on the management capabilities of the switch, please refer the PowerConnect 27xx Series User's Guide found on the steps necessary for basic setup...
Readme
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... this product. Global Support For information regarding firmware updates, release notes, or additional assistance, see the Dell PowerConnect 2748 User's Guide. The boot prom image should be thoroughly reviewed prior to installing the software on the PowerConnect 2748 switch. Denotes a major version number. The firmware image version should be thoroughly reviewed prior to detail...
... this product. Global Support For information regarding firmware updates, release notes, or additional assistance, see the Dell PowerConnect 2748 User's Guide. The boot prom image should be thoroughly reviewed prior to installing the software on the PowerConnect 2748 switch. Denotes a major version number. The firmware image version should be thoroughly reviewed prior to detail...
User's Guide
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... 9 MAC Address Supported Features 11 Layer 2 Features 11 VLAN Supported Features 12 Class of Service (CoS) Features 12 Ethernet Switch Management Features 13 Port Default Settings 13 2 Hardware Description Switch Port Configurations 15 PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 Front Panel Port Description . . . . 15 Physical Dimensions 19 LED Definitions 19 Power LED 19 Managed Mode...
... 9 MAC Address Supported Features 11 Layer 2 Features 11 VLAN Supported Features 12 Class of Service (CoS) Features 12 Ethernet Switch Management Features 13 Port Default Settings 13 2 Hardware Description Switch Port Configurations 15 PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 Front Panel Port Description . . . . 15 Physical Dimensions 19 LED Definitions 19 Power LED 19 Managed Mode...
User's Guide
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Power Connectors 24 Internal Power Supply Connector 24 3 Installing the Dell™ PowerConnect™ 27XX Installation Precautions 25 Overview 25 Site Requirements 26 Unpacking 26 Safety 26 Handling Static...the Network 32 4 Starting and Configuring the Dell™ PowerConnect™ 27XX Viewing Switch Operation 33 Initial Configuration 33 5 Using the Dell™ OpenManage™ Switch Administrator Understanding the Interface 37 Using the OpenManage Switch Administrator Buttons 39 Information Buttons 39 PowerConnect Switch Management Buttons 39 Starting the Application 40 ...
Power Connectors 24 Internal Power Supply Connector 24 3 Installing the Dell™ PowerConnect™ 27XX Installation Precautions 25 Overview 25 Site Requirements 26 Unpacking 26 Safety 26 Handling Static...the Network 32 4 Starting and Configuring the Dell™ PowerConnect™ 27XX Viewing Switch Operation 33 Initial Configuration 33 5 Using the Dell™ OpenManage™ Switch Administrator Understanding the Interface 37 Using the OpenManage Switch Administrator Buttons 39 Information Buttons 39 PowerConnect Switch Management Buttons 39 Starting the Application 40 ...
User's Guide
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Resetting the Device 41 Displaying Configuration on Demand 42 6 Configuring System Information Defining Switch Information 43 Viewing the Switch Status 43 Viewing System IP Address 44 Defining Interface Configuration 47 Viewing Jumbo Frames 49 Creating VLAN Membership 50 Defining VLAN Interface Settings 51 Configuring ...
Resetting the Device 41 Displaying Configuration on Demand 42 6 Configuring System Information Defining Switch Information 43 Viewing the Switch Status 43 Viewing System IP Address 44 Defining Interface Configuration 47 Viewing Jumbo Frames 49 Creating VLAN Membership 50 Defining VLAN Interface Settings 51 Configuring ...
User's Guide
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... the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) that requires high performance network connectivity along with advanced web management features.The PowerConnect management features are managed by Dell's OpenManage Switch Administrator. 8 1-Gigabit Ethernet Ports The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 2708 front panel. Figure 1-1. These switches can be used to medium business that require high performance edge connectivity.
... the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) that requires high performance network connectivity along with advanced web management features.The PowerConnect management features are managed by Dell's OpenManage Switch Administrator. 8 1-Gigabit Ethernet Ports The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 2708 front panel. Figure 1-1. These switches can be used to medium business that require high performance edge connectivity.
User's Guide
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...-SX or 1000BASE-LX). 48 1-Gigabit Ethernet Ports The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 2716 front panel. Figure 1-3. Figure 1-4. PowerConnect 2748 Front Panel 8 16 1-Gigabit Ethernet Ports The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 2748 front panel. PowerConnect 2716 Front Panel The PowerConnect 2716 switch supports 16 GbE copper ports. 24 1-Gigabit Ethernet Ports + 2 SFP Combo ports...
...-SX or 1000BASE-LX). 48 1-Gigabit Ethernet Ports The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 2716 front panel. Figure 1-3. Figure 1-4. PowerConnect 2748 Front Panel 8 16 1-Gigabit Ethernet Ports The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 2748 front panel. PowerConnect 2716 Front Panel The PowerConnect 2716 switch supports 16 GbE copper ports. 24 1-Gigabit Ethernet Ports + 2 SFP Combo ports...
User's Guide
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... Managed Mode with the default IP address of user-configuration. From Unmanaged Mode, when the Managed Mode button is pressed, the switch enters Unmanaged Mode. • Secure Mode (PowerConnect 2748 only) - From Secure Mode when the Managed Mode button is there a web management interface and thus cannot be managed. The default status...
... Managed Mode with the default IP address of user-configuration. From Unmanaged Mode, when the Managed Mode button is pressed, the switch enters Unmanaged Mode. • Secure Mode (PowerConnect 2748 only) - From Secure Mode when the Managed Mode button is there a web management interface and thus cannot be managed. The default status...
User's Guide
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... are frames with Crossover (MDIX). Standard wiring for end stations is Media-Dependent Interface (MDI) and the standard wiring for hubs and switches is known as cable opens and cable shorts on Copper Cables (10BASE-T/100BASE-T/1000BASE-T), and is only done when the link is automatically ...allows the receiving side to signal to the sending side that share a point-to-point link segment, and to automatically configure both Ethernet switches to take maximum advantage of up to detect and report potential cabling issues, such as Media-Dependent Interface with an MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit...
... are frames with Crossover (MDIX). Standard wiring for end stations is Media-Dependent Interface (MDI) and the standard wiring for hubs and switches is known as cable opens and cable shorts on Copper Cables (10BASE-T/100BASE-T/1000BASE-T), and is only done when the link is automatically ...allows the receiving side to signal to the sending side that share a point-to-point link segment, and to automatically configure both Ethernet switches to take maximum advantage of up to detect and report potential cabling issues, such as Media-Dependent Interface with an MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit...
User's Guide
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... process these frames, thus placing load on their destination MAC address). MAC Address Supported Features MAC Address Capacity Support The PowerConnect 2708, 2716, and 2724 switches support a total of 8K MAC addresses, and the PowerConnect 2748 supports a total of time are aged out. However, a similar functionality may be configured for a given period of 16K...
... process these frames, thus placing load on their destination MAC address). MAC Address Supported Features MAC Address Capacity Support The PowerConnect 2708, 2716, and 2724 switches support a total of 8K MAC addresses, and the PowerConnect 2748 supports a total of time are aged out. However, a similar functionality may be configured for a given period of 16K...
User's Guide
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... can then configure these values to the TFTP client and try to download a valid runtime image. Link Aggregation The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 switches support up to four member ports to full-duplex operation. The BootP client is operational if there is an on ...server connectivity A LAG is based on the use of switching ports that comprise a single broadcast domain. Packets are : • Fault tolerance protection from a network server upon system startup. Class of Service (CoS) Features The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 system enables users to define various services...
... can then configure these values to the TFTP client and try to download a valid runtime image. Link Aggregation The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 switches support up to four member ports to full-duplex operation. The BootP client is operational if there is an on ...server connectivity A LAG is based on the use of switching ports that comprise a single broadcast domain. Packets are : • Fault tolerance protection from a network server upon system startup. Class of Service (CoS) Features The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 system enables users to define various services...
User's Guide
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... packets are related to the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), which provides network traffic statistics. The switches support one of the 802.1Q (VLANs) standard. TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 switches support software boot image and software download through which the system can be captured across the entire...
... packets are related to the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), which provides network traffic statistics. The switches support one of the 802.1Q (VLANs) standard. TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 switches support software boot image and software download through which the system can be captured across the entire...
User's Guide
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...Switch Port Configurations PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 Front Panel Port Description The Dell™ PowerConnect™ 2708, 2716, 2724 and 2748 switches use 10/100/1000BASE-T ports on the front panel for connecting to right. PowrConnect 2708 Front Panel On the front panel there are eight ports which indicates the Ethernet switch...Managed Mode LED which are LEDs (Light Emitting Diode) to 8, top down and left side of the PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 switches. The Power LED on the front panel, restores the device's default settings configuration. 15 On the left to a ...
...Switch Port Configurations PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 Front Panel Port Description The Dell™ PowerConnect™ 2708, 2716, 2724 and 2748 switches use 10/100/1000BASE-T ports on the front panel for connecting to right. PowrConnect 2708 Front Panel On the front panel there are eight ports which indicates the Ethernet switch...Managed Mode LED which are LEDs (Light Emitting Diode) to 8, top down and left side of the PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 switches. The Power LED on the front panel, restores the device's default settings configuration. 15 On the left to a ...