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... Description 9 PowerConnect 2808 9 PowerConnect 2816 9 PowerConnect 2824 10 PowerConnect 2848 10 Summary of PowerConnect Models 11 Features 11 General Features 11 MAC Address Supported Features 13 Layer 2 Features 13 VLAN Supported Features 14 Spanning Tree Protocol Features 15 Class of Service (CoS) Features 16 Ethernet Switch Management Features 16 2 Hardware Description 17 Switch Port Configurations 17 PowerConnect 28xx...
... Description 9 PowerConnect 2808 9 PowerConnect 2816 9 PowerConnect 2824 10 PowerConnect 2848 10 Summary of PowerConnect Models 11 Features 11 General Features 11 MAC Address Supported Features 13 Layer 2 Features 13 VLAN Supported Features 14 Spanning Tree Protocol Features 15 Class of Service (CoS) Features 16 Ethernet Switch Management Features 16 2 Hardware Description 17 Switch Port Configurations 17 PowerConnect 28xx...
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Managed Mode 41 Advanced Configuration 44 Retrieving an IP Address From a DHCP Server 45 4 Contents Power Connectors 26 Internal Power Supply Connector 26 3 Installing the PowerConnect Device 27 Installation Precautions 27 Site Requirements 28 Unpacking 28 Package Contents 28 Unpacking the Device 28 Mounting the Device 29 Overview 29 Device Rack ... Ports 35 Port Default Settings 36 Auto-Negotiation 36 MDI/MDIX 36 Flow Control 36 Back Pressure 36 Switching Port Default Settings 37 4 Starting and Configuring the Device 39 Booting the Device - Managed Mode 40 Initial...
Managed Mode 41 Advanced Configuration 44 Retrieving an IP Address From a DHCP Server 45 4 Contents Power Connectors 26 Internal Power Supply Connector 26 3 Installing the PowerConnect Device 27 Installation Precautions 27 Site Requirements 28 Unpacking 28 Package Contents 28 Unpacking the Device 28 Mounting the Device 29 Overview 29 Device Rack ... Ports 35 Port Default Settings 36 Auto-Negotiation 36 MDI/MDIX 36 Flow Control 36 Back Pressure 36 Switching Port Default Settings 37 4 Starting and Configuring the Device 39 Booting the Device - Managed Mode 40 Initial...
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... Procedures 45 Software Download 46 Erase FLASH File 46 Erasing the Device Configuration 47 Password Recovery 47 Software Download Through TFTP Server 47 Management Modes 49 Default Values 49 Transitioning Between Modes 50 Returning to Managed Mode 51 5 Using Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator 53 Understanding the Interface 53 Device Representation 54 Using...
... Procedures 45 Software Download 46 Erase FLASH File 46 Erasing the Device Configuration 47 Password Recovery 47 Software Download Through TFTP Server 47 Management Modes 49 Default Values 49 Transitioning Between Modes 50 Returning to Managed Mode 51 5 Using Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator 53 Understanding the Interface 53 Device Representation 54 Using...
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... Pool 85 Excluding Addresses 87 Manually Allocating IP Addresses (Static Hosts 89 Configuring Address Binding 92 Defining Advanced Settings 93 Configuring General Device Parameters 93 7 Configuring Device Switching 95 Configuring Network Security 95 Configuring Port Based Authentication 96 Configuring Advanced Port Based Authentication 100 Authenticating Users 102 Configuring Ports 103 Defining Port Parameters 103 Aggregating Ports 105...
... Pool 85 Excluding Addresses 87 Manually Allocating IP Addresses (Static Hosts 89 Configuring Address Binding 92 Defining Advanced Settings 93 Configuring General Device Parameters 93 7 Configuring Device Switching 95 Configuring Network Security 95 Configuring Port Based Authentication 96 Configuring Advanced Port Based Authentication 100 Authenticating Users 102 Configuring Ports 103 Defining Port Parameters 103 Aggregating Ports 105...
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... Tree 124 Configuring VLANs 126 Defining VLAN Members 126 VLAN Port Membership Table 128 Defining VLAN Ports Settings 130 Defining VLAN LAG Settings 131 Aggregating Ports 133 Defining ... Parameters 138 IGMP Snooping 141 8 Viewing Statistics 143 Viewing RMON Statistics 144 Viewing RMON Statistics Group 144 Viewing Charts 145 Viewing the CPU Utilization 146 9 Configuring Quality of Service 147 Defining CoS Global Parameters 149 Defining QoS Interface Settings 150 Defining Queue Settings 151 Mapping CoS Values to Queues 153 Mapping...
... Tree 124 Configuring VLANs 126 Defining VLAN Members 126 VLAN Port Membership Table 128 Defining VLAN Ports Settings 130 Defining VLAN LAG Settings 131 Aggregating Ports 133 Defining ... Parameters 138 IGMP Snooping 141 8 Viewing Statistics 143 Viewing RMON Statistics 144 Viewing RMON Statistics Group 144 Viewing Charts 145 Viewing the CPU Utilization 146 9 Configuring Quality of Service 147 Defining CoS Global Parameters 149 Defining QoS Interface Settings 150 Defining Queue Settings 151 Mapping CoS Values to Queues 153 Mapping...
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... 160 CLI Commands 161 Command: asset-tag 161 Command: copy 161 Command: debug-mode 162 Command: do 163 Command: end 163 Command: exit (configuration 163 Command: exit (EXEC 164 Command: help 164 Command: interface ethernet 165 Command: interface port-channel 165 Command: interface vlan 166 Command: ip address 166 ...
... 160 CLI Commands 161 Command: asset-tag 161 Command: copy 161 Command: debug-mode 162 Command: do 163 Command: end 163 Command: exit (configuration 163 Command: exit (EXEC 164 Command: help 164 Command: interface ethernet 165 Command: interface port-channel 165 Command: interface vlan 166 Command: ip address 166 ...
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... connectivity. PowerConnect 2808 The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 2816 front panel. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 9 These PowerConnect devices are ideal for the small to connect workstations and other network devices, such as: • Servers • Hubs • Routers The PowerConnect devices are primarily designated for installing, configuring and maintaining the PowerConnect 2808, PowerConnect 2816, PowerConnect 2824, and PowerConnect 2848 Webmanaged...
... connectivity. PowerConnect 2808 The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 2816 front panel. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 9 These PowerConnect devices are ideal for the small to connect workstations and other network devices, such as: • Servers • Hubs • Routers The PowerConnect devices are primarily designated for installing, configuring and maintaining the PowerConnect 2808, PowerConnect 2816, PowerConnect 2824, and PowerConnect 2848 Webmanaged...
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... mode, the device operates as a hub with default configuration, and configuration cannot be changed. • Secure Mode - In this feature on the whole system. PowerConnect Models Model PowerConnect 2808 PowerConnect 2816 PowerConnect 2824 PowerConnect 2848 Copper Ports/ RJ-45 Connectors Optical Ports/ GbE... mechanism is unavailable for the same egress port resources. This mode keeps the existing configuration active, but it becomes inaccessible for configuration. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 11 For more information about the management modes, see "Management...
... mode, the device operates as a hub with default configuration, and configuration cannot be changed. • Secure Mode - In this feature on the whole system. PowerConnect Models Model PowerConnect 2808 PowerConnect 2816 PowerConnect 2824 PowerConnect 2848 Copper Ports/ RJ-45 Connectors Optical Ports/ GbE... mechanism is unavailable for the same egress port resources. This mode keeps the existing configuration active, but it becomes inaccessible for configuration. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 11 For more information about the management modes, see "Management...
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... Unit) size of this facility are detected: • Cable Type and Status • Cable Length • Fault-Distance 12 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide When the system initiates a cable-testing operation, upon explicit user action, the following parameters are reduced transmission ... host processing overhead. Jumbo frames are frames with Crossover (MDIX). Auto Negotiation Auto negotiation allows an Ethernet switch to configure the port speeds advertised. AutoMDI/MDIX Support The switch automatically detects whether the cable connected to exchange information between two ...
... Unit) size of this facility are detected: • Cable Type and Status • Cable Length • Fault-Distance 12 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide When the system initiates a cable-testing operation, upon explicit user action, the following parameters are reduced transmission ... host processing overhead. Jumbo frames are frames with Crossover (MDIX). Auto Negotiation Auto negotiation allows an Ethernet switch to configure the port speeds advertised. AutoMDI/MDIX Support The switch automatically detects whether the cable connected to exchange information between two ...
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... - MAC Multicast Support Multicast service is addressed to -many connections for untagged frames. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 13 However, a similar functionality may be configured for information distribution. The following methods are transmitted to make networking equipment environmentally friendly, ...groups are aged out. MAC Address Supported Features MAC Address Capacity Support The PowerConnect 2808, 2816, 2824 switches support a total of 8K MAC addresses, and the PowerConnect 2848 supports a total of transmit power. Addresses are stored in Managed and ...
... - MAC Multicast Support Multicast service is addressed to -many connections for untagged frames. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 13 However, a similar functionality may be configured for information distribution. The following methods are transmitted to make networking equipment environmentally friendly, ...groups are aged out. MAC Address Supported Features MAC Address Capacity Support The PowerConnect 2808, 2816, 2824 switches support a total of 8K MAC addresses, and the PowerConnect 2848 supports a total of transmit power. Addresses are stored in Managed and ...
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.... Port Mirroring The port mirroring mechanism monitors and mirrors network traffic by the device from work stations configured for Multicast sessions, and which target port receives copies of all ports on a combination of switching ...based VLANs classify incoming packets to six aggregated links. Link Aggregation The PowerConnect 28xx switches support up to four member ports to the VLAN configured on the RADIUS server. The benefits of Multicast, Broadcast and Unknown ...of incoming and outgoing packets from physical link disruption 14 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide
.... Port Mirroring The port mirroring mechanism monitors and mirrors network traffic by the device from work stations configured for Multicast sessions, and which target port receives copies of all ports on a combination of switching ...based VLANs classify incoming packets to six aggregated links. Link Aggregation The PowerConnect 28xx switches support up to four member ports to the VLAN configured on the RADIUS server. The benefits of Multicast, Broadcast and Unknown ...of incoming and outgoing packets from physical link disruption 14 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide
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...received from a network server upon system startup. The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) automates the assignment of managing network parameter assignment from functioning as the root port for the switch Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 15 Spanning Tree Protocol Features Spanning Tree Protocol...composed of ports with a TFTP server IP address and a download file name. BootP and DHCP Clients DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) enables additional setup parameters to be used to provide the switch system with the same speed set to enable faster convergence...
...received from a network server upon system startup. The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) automates the assignment of managing network parameter assignment from functioning as the root port for the switch Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 15 Spanning Tree Protocol Features Spanning Tree Protocol...composed of ports with a TFTP server IP address and a download file name. BootP and DHCP Clients DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) enables additional setup parameters to be used to provide the switch system with the same speed set to enable faster convergence...
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...configured. Ethernet Switch Management Features Web-Based Management With a Web-based management interface, the Ethernet Switches' system can be managed from any Web browser. No bandwidth reservations or limits are related to be captured across the entire network. TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol The PowerConnect... an extension to IPv4 information (DSCP). The system provides a means to collect the statistics defined in the system. 16 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide The underlying mechanism for supporting bandwidth management and control is a spin-off of the 802.1Q (...
...configured. Ethernet Switch Management Features Web-Based Management With a Web-based management interface, the Ethernet Switches' system can be managed from any Web browser. No bandwidth reservations or limits are related to be captured across the entire network. TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol The PowerConnect... an extension to IPv4 information (DSCP). The system provides a means to collect the statistics defined in the system. 16 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide The underlying mechanism for supporting bandwidth management and control is a spin-off of the 802.1Q (...
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...for connecting to indicate the port status. The Power LED on page 49. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 17 The Gigabit Ethernet ports can only operate at 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps. PowerConnect 2808 Front Panel 2 On the front panel there are eight ports which indicates ... control. For more information about management modes and transitioning between management modes and to right. Hardware Description Switch Port Configurations PowerConnect 28xx Front and Back Panel Port Description The Dell™ PowerConnect™ 28xx switches use 10/100/1000BASE-T ports on or not.
...for connecting to indicate the port status. The Power LED on page 49. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 17 The Gigabit Ethernet ports can only operate at 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps. PowerConnect 2808 Front Panel 2 On the front panel there are eight ports which indicates ... control. For more information about management modes and transitioning between management modes and to right. Hardware Description Switch Port Configurations PowerConnect 28xx Front and Back Panel Port Description The Dell™ PowerConnect™ 28xx switches use 10/100/1000BASE-T ports on or not.
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... a Wall Connecting the Device To configure the device, the device must be prepared. 7 On the marked locations, drill the holes and place all plugs (not provided) in the holes. 8 Secure the device to the wall with screws (not provided). Ensure that supports auto-negotiation. 32 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Mounting Device...
... a Wall Connecting the Device To configure the device, the device must be prepared. 7 On the marked locations, drill the holes and place all plugs (not provided) in the holes. 8 Secure the device to the wall with screws (not provided). Ensure that supports auto-negotiation. 32 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Mounting Device...
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...keys for Emulation mode. Use only twisted-pair cables with a female DB-9 connector for the Console port and the appropriate connector for monitoring and configuring the device. To connect the device to the network: 1 Attach one end of a Twisted-Pair cable to the device's RJ-45 connector... Terminal keys (not Windows keys). Go to each connection is for information on Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista service packs. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 33 Connecting the Terminal to 9600 baud. b Set the data rate to the Device The device provides an external ...
...keys for Emulation mode. Use only twisted-pair cables with a female DB-9 connector for the Console port and the appropriate connector for monitoring and configuring the device. To connect the device to the network: 1 Attach one end of a Twisted-Pair cable to the device's RJ-45 connector... Terminal keys (not Windows keys). Go to each connection is for information on Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista service packs. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 33 Connecting the Terminal to 9600 baud. b Set the data rate to the Device The device provides an external ...
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... the device Console port on the back panel. The Console port is connected and operating correctly by examining the LEDs on the front panel. 34 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 3 Connect the female connector of the RS-232 crossover cable directly to a power source in the steps detailed in Starting and...
... the device Console port on the back panel. The Console port is connected and operating correctly by examining the LEDs on the front panel. 34 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 3 Connect the female connector of the RS-232 crossover cable directly to a power source in the steps detailed in Starting and...
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...traffic. 36 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide The back pressure mechanism prevents the transmitting side from transmitting additional traffic temporarily. By default, this feature is not set to the same speed and duplex mode. Port Default Settings The general information for configuring the device ports...stations is known as MDI (Media Dependent Interface), and the standard wiring for hubs and switches is enabled. Auto-negotiation is configured to full duplex, the auto-negotiation results in the station attempting to prevent buffer overflow. The ports then both the device ...
...traffic. 36 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide The back pressure mechanism prevents the transmitting side from transmitting additional traffic temporarily. By default, this feature is not set to the same speed and duplex mode. Port Default Settings The general information for configuring the device ports...stations is known as MDI (Media Dependent Interface), and the standard wiring for hubs and switches is enabled. Auto-negotiation is configured to full duplex, the auto-negotiation results in the station attempting to prevent buffer overflow. The ports then both the device ...
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Table 3-3. Switching Port Default Settings The following table gives the port default settings. Port Default Settings Function Port speed and mode Port forwarding state Port tagging Flow Control Back Pressure MDIX (not user-configurable) Default Setting 10/100/1000BaseT copper: auto-negotiation full duplex Enabled No tagging On Off (disabled on ingress) On (relevant to coppers ports only) Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 37
Table 3-3. Switching Port Default Settings The following table gives the port default settings. Port Default Settings Function Port speed and mode Port forwarding state Port tagging Flow Control Back Pressure MDIX (not user-configurable) Default Setting 10/100/1000BaseT copper: auto-negotiation full duplex Enabled No tagging On Off (disabled on ingress) On (relevant to coppers ports only) Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 37
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... recommended that you obtain the most recent revision of the user documentation from http://support.dell.com. NOTE: It is performed. 4 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 39 Starting and Configuring the Device After completing all external connections, connect a terminal to the device to be .... • A terminal connection is required if the device is to configure the device and for this product. After completing all external connections, procede as follows: • If the device is to be used in a managed mode. NOTE: The PowerConnect 2808 has an internal serial port.
... recommended that you obtain the most recent revision of the user documentation from http://support.dell.com. NOTE: It is performed. 4 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 39 Starting and Configuring the Device After completing all external connections, connect a terminal to the device to be .... • A terminal connection is required if the device is to configure the device and for this product. After completing all external connections, procede as follows: • If the device is to be used in a managed mode. NOTE: The PowerConnect 2808 has an internal serial port.