Information Update
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... DHCP Addressing NOTE: To update the IP address, see "Initial Configuration" in Dell PowerConnect 27xx Systems User's Guide. The switch changes to the instructions in the User's Guide for DellTM PowerConnectTM 2708, 2716, and 2724 NOTE: The PowerConnect 27xx switches are shipped as a Web-managed switch. If you follow the procedures below. NOTE: For security reasons, we...
... DHCP Addressing NOTE: To update the IP address, see "Initial Configuration" in Dell PowerConnect 27xx Systems User's Guide. The switch changes to the instructions in the User's Guide for DellTM PowerConnectTM 2708, 2716, and 2724 NOTE: The PowerConnect 27xx switches are shipped as a Web-managed switch. If you follow the procedures below. NOTE: For security reasons, we...
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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...; Clearance - Before installing the unit, verify that the chosen location for installation meets the following items are included: • Device/Switch • AC power cable • Self-adhesive rubber pads • Mounting kit for the latest updates on documentation and software. ...as radio transmitters, broadcast amplifiers, power lines, and fluorescent lighting fixtures. • Ambient Requirements - For more information, see the Dell™ PowerConnect™ 27xx Series User's Guide, which is installed near an easily accessible 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz outlet. Allow ...
...; Clearance - Before installing the unit, verify that the chosen location for installation meets the following items are included: • Device/Switch • AC power cable • Self-adhesive rubber pads • Mounting kit for the latest updates on documentation and software. ...as radio transmitters, broadcast amplifiers, power lines, and fluorescent lighting fixtures. • Ambient Requirements - For more information, see the Dell™ PowerConnect™ 27xx Series User's Guide, which is installed near an easily accessible 100-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz outlet. Allow ...
Getting Started Guide
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Ensure that connect to or support the switch. Installing in a Rack CAUTION: Disconnect all cables from the bottom up. 1 Place the supplied rack-mounting bracket on one side of the device, ensuring that ... information for the rack-mounting bracket on the sides of screws. CAUTION: Read the safety information in a rack or cabinet. Bracket Installation for Rack Mounting PowerConnect Switch 2 Insert the supplied screws into a rack, mount the devices from the unit before the upper pair of the device and tighten with the rack screws...
Ensure that connect to or support the switch. Installing in a Rack CAUTION: Disconnect all cables from the bottom up. 1 Place the supplied rack-mounting bracket on one side of the device, ensuring that ... information for the rack-mounting bracket on the sides of screws. CAUTION: Read the safety information in a rack or cabinet. Bracket Installation for Rack Mounting PowerConnect Switch 2 Insert the supplied screws into a rack, mount the devices from the unit before the upper pair of the device and tighten with the rack screws...
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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 for the brackets and install the appropriate mounting ...
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 for the brackets and install the appropriate mounting ...
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... Wall Drilled Holes Wall Drilled Holes Connecting a Device to a Power Supply Connect the supplied AC power cable to an AC outlet. Back-Panel Power Connectors PowerConnect Switch Rear View Power Connector Connect the device to the AC power connector on the front panel. NOTE: Do not connect the power cable to a power...
... Wall Drilled Holes Wall Drilled Holes Connecting a Device to a Power Supply Connect the supplied AC power cable to an AC outlet. Back-Panel Power Connectors PowerConnect Switch Rear View Power Connector Connect the device to the AC power connector on the front panel. NOTE: Do not connect the power cable to a power...
Getting Started Guide
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... LEDs glow indicating that power is recommended that you obtain the most recent revision of the user documentation from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. To begin using the device, it is loaded into RAM. Setup of the management interface. To use ...supplied to the VLAN 1 interface through which the device is configured with the default settings, as an unmanaged switch. NOTE: Obtain the following assumptions: • The PowerConnect device is to be assigned to the device. Initial Configuration NOTE: The initial configuration uses the following information ...
... LEDs glow indicating that power is recommended that you obtain the most recent revision of the user documentation from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. To begin using the device, it is loaded into RAM. Setup of the management interface. To use ...supplied to the VLAN 1 interface through which the device is configured with the default settings, as an unmanaged switch. NOTE: Obtain the following assumptions: • The PowerConnect device is to be assigned to the device. Initial Configuration NOTE: The initial configuration uses the following information ...
Getting Started Guide
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... is configured. NOTE: This getting started guide provides information on the steps necessary for basic setup of the switch, please refer the PowerConnect 27xx Series User's Guide found on the management capabilities of the switch. For more information on your documenatation CD. The System IP Address window appears. 3 Enter the IP Address, Subnet...
... is configured. NOTE: This getting started guide provides information on the steps necessary for basic setup of the switch, please refer the PowerConnect 27xx Series User's Guide found on the management capabilities of the switch. For more information on your documenatation CD. The System IP Address window appears. 3 Enter the IP Address, Subnet...
Readme
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... Release Notes Introduction The purpose of this document is available for this device: • PowerConnect 2748 User's Guide Firmware Specifications This document provides specific information for the Dell PowerConnect 2748 product, firmware version 1.0.0.32. Denotes an ad hoc release of the product software. It is ... use this product. For information about loading the boot PROM software and updating the firmware image, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. System Firmware Version 1.0.0.32 Subject to installing the software on the PowerConnect 2748 switch.
... Release Notes Introduction The purpose of this document is available for this device: • PowerConnect 2748 User's Guide Firmware Specifications This document provides specific information for the Dell PowerConnect 2748 product, firmware version 1.0.0.32. Denotes an ad hoc release of the product software. It is ... use this product. For information about loading the boot PROM software and updating the firmware image, see the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. System Firmware Version 1.0.0.32 Subject to installing the software on the PowerConnect 2748 switch.
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 ...
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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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..., while enhancing and improving network traffic control. PowerConnect 2708 Front Panel The PowerConnect 2708 switch supports 8 GbE copper ports. 7 These switches can be used to connect workstations and other network devices, such as: • Servers • Hubs (Wireless LAN Access Points) • Routers The PowerConnect devices are managed by Dell's OpenManage Switch Administrator. 8 1-Gigabit Ethernet Ports The following figure...
..., while enhancing and improving network traffic control. PowerConnect 2708 Front Panel The PowerConnect 2708 switch supports 8 GbE copper ports. 7 These switches can be used to connect workstations and other network devices, such as: • Servers • Hubs (Wireless LAN Access Points) • Routers The PowerConnect devices are managed by Dell's OpenManage Switch Administrator. 8 1-Gigabit Ethernet Ports The following figure...
User's Guide
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... GbE copper ports. 24 1-Gigabit Ethernet Ports + 2 SFP Combo ports The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 2716 front panel. 16 1-Gigabit Ethernet Ports The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 2724 front panel. PowerConnect 2724 Front Panel The PowerConnect 2724 switch supports 24 GbE copper ports and has two SFP combo ports (1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE...
... GbE copper ports. 24 1-Gigabit Ethernet Ports + 2 SFP Combo ports The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 2716 front panel. 16 1-Gigabit Ethernet Ports The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 2724 front panel. PowerConnect 2724 Front Panel The PowerConnect 2724 switch supports 24 GbE copper ports and has two SFP combo ports (1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE...
User's Guide
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... the IP address to OFF. The default status on a port where the HOL blocking prevention mechanism is pressed, the switch enters Unmanaged Mode. • Secure Mode (PowerConnect 2748 only) - HOL blocking queues packets, and the packets at the head of the queue are forwarded before packets ...at all ports is pressed, the switch enters Managed Mode default configuration with the default IP address of Service), Flow Control ...
... the IP address to OFF. The default status on a port where the HOL blocking prevention mechanism is pressed, the switch enters Unmanaged Mode. • Secure Mode (PowerConnect 2748 only) - HOL blocking queues packets, and the packets at the head of the queue are forwarded before packets ...at all ports is pressed, the switch enters Managed Mode default configuration with the default IP address of Service), Flow Control ...
User's Guide
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...share a point-to-point link segment, and to automatically configure both Ethernet switches to -server transfers. Cable analysis is available on 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports. AutoMDI/MDIX Support The switch automatically detects whether the cable connected to advertise modes of their transmission capabilities....45 port is crossed or straight through. The auto negotiation function provides the means to exchange information between two Ethernet switches that transmission must be turned off by transporting the same data using less frames. Jumbo frames are frames with Crossover ...
...share a point-to-point link segment, and to automatically configure both Ethernet switches to -server transfers. Cable analysis is available on 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports. AutoMDI/MDIX Support The switch automatically detects whether the cable connected to advertise modes of their transmission capabilities....45 port is crossed or straight through. The auto negotiation function provides the means to exchange information between two Ethernet switches that transmission must be turned off by transporting the same data using less frames. Jumbo frames are frames with Crossover ...
User's Guide
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... 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 Multicast and Broadcast frames accepted and forwarded by the switch. Auto-Learning MAC Addresses The switch enables MAC address auto-learning from...port. Automatic Aging for MAC Addresses MAC addresses from overflowing. Managed and Secure Modes VLAN-aware MAC-based Switching In Managed or Secure mode, the switch system always performs VLAN-aware bridging. Frames are flooded to all traffic passing through one or more source ...
... 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 Multicast and Broadcast frames accepted and forwarded by the switch. Auto-Learning MAC Addresses The switch enables MAC address auto-learning from...port. Automatic Aging for MAC Addresses MAC addresses from overflowing. Managed and Secure Modes VLAN-aware MAC-based Switching In Managed or Secure mode, the switch system always performs VLAN-aware bridging. Frames are flooded to all traffic passing through one or more source ...
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...LANs (VLANs) Port-based VLANs classify incoming packets to form a single Link Aggregated Group (LAG). Link Aggregation The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 switches support up to four member ports to VLANs based on -going process. DHCP is an on their ingress port. The... a network server upon system startup. Class of Service (CoS) Features The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 system enables users to all ports on a combination of multiple priority queues for traffic classes of switching ports that comprise a single broadcast domain. The BootP client then continuously attempts to...
...LANs (VLANs) Port-based VLANs classify incoming packets to form a single Link Aggregated Group (LAG). Link Aggregation The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 switches support up to four member ports to VLANs based on -going process. DHCP is an on their ingress port. The... a network server upon system startup. Class of Service (CoS) Features The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 system enables users to all ports on a combination of multiple priority queues for traffic classes of switching ports that comprise a single broadcast domain. The BootP client then continuously attempts to...
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... Service 802.1p Support The IEEE 802.1p signaling technique is an OSI Layer 2 standard for Ethernet statistics. TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 switches support software boot image and software download through which provides network traffic statistics. Remote Monitoring Remote Monitoring (RMON) is a spinoff of Service. The...
... Service 802.1p Support The IEEE 802.1p signaling technique is an OSI Layer 2 standard for Ethernet statistics. TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 switches support software boot image and software download through which provides network traffic statistics. Remote Monitoring Remote Monitoring (RMON) is a spinoff of Service. The...
User's Guide
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... (Half or Full duplex), and flow control. PowrConnect 2708 Front Panel On the front panel there are eight ports which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status. 2 Hardware Description 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...
... (Half or Full duplex), and flow control. PowrConnect 2708 Front Panel On the front panel there are eight ports which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status. 2 Hardware Description 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...