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Managed Mode 40 Initial Configuration - 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...Connections, Cables, and Pinout Information 35 RJ-45 Connections for 10/100/1000BaseT 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 41 ...
Managed Mode 40 Initial Configuration - 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...Connections, Cables, and Pinout Information 35 RJ-45 Connections for 10/100/1000BaseT 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 41 ...
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... 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 the Switch Administrator Buttons 55 Information Buttons...
... 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 the Switch Administrator Buttons 55 Information Buttons...
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... Parameters 74 Defining SNMP Global Parameters 75 Defining Communities 76 Defining SNMP Notification Recipients 78 Managing Files 80 Downloading Files 80 Uploading Files 82 Restoring Default Settings 83 Defining DHCP Server Settings 83 Configuring DHCP Properties 84 Defining Network Pool 85 Excluding Addresses 87 Manually Allocating IP Addresses (Static Hosts 89...
... Parameters 74 Defining SNMP Global Parameters 75 Defining Communities 76 Defining SNMP Notification Recipients 78 Managing Files 80 Downloading Files 80 Uploading Files 82 Restoring Default Settings 83 Defining DHCP Server Settings 83 Configuring DHCP Properties 84 Defining Network Pool 85 Excluding Addresses 87 Manually Allocating IP Addresses (Static Hosts 89...
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...: exit (EXEC 164 Command: help 164 Command: interface ethernet 165 Command: interface port-channel 165 Command: interface vlan 166 Command: ip address 166 Command: ip default-gateway 167 Command: login 167 Command: ping 167 Commad: reload 169 Command: show tech-support command 169 Command: snmp-server community 171 Command: username 172...
...: exit (EXEC 164 Command: help 164 Command: interface ethernet 165 Command: interface port-channel 165 Command: interface vlan 166 Command: ip address 166 Command: ip default-gateway 167 Command: login 167 Command: ping 167 Commad: reload 169 Command: show tech-support command 169 Command: snmp-server community 171 Command: username 172...
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... modes, see "Management Modes" on a per-port basis. The default status on all times, except when QoS (Quality of Service), Flow Control or Back Pressure is active on the whole system. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 11 In this feature on page 49. This... Prevention Head of Line (HOL) blocking results in 10/100/1000 Base-T ports 4 SFP (combo) RS232 serial port - PowerConnect Models Model PowerConnect 2808 PowerConnect 2816 PowerConnect 2824 PowerConnect 2848 Copper Ports/ RJ-45 Connectors Optical Ports/ GbE 8 built-in 10/100/1000 Base-T ports none 16 built-in ...
... modes, see "Management Modes" on a per-port basis. The default status on all times, except when QoS (Quality of Service), Flow Control or Back Pressure is active on the whole system. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 11 In this feature on page 49. This... Prevention Head of Line (HOL) blocking results in 10/100/1000 Base-T ports 4 SFP (combo) RS232 serial port - PowerConnect Models Model PowerConnect 2808 PowerConnect 2816 PowerConnect 2824 PowerConnect 2848 Copper Ports/ RJ-45 Connectors Optical Ports/ GbE 8 built-in 10/100/1000 Base-T ports none 16 built-in ...
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... Interface with an MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) size of this facility are detected: • Cable Type and Status • Cable Length • Fault-Distance 12 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Auto Negotiation Auto negotiation allows an Ethernet switch to prevent buffer overflows. The auto negotiation function provides the means to exchange...
... Interface with an MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) size of this facility are detected: • Cable Type and Status • Cable Length • Fault-Distance 12 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Auto Negotiation Auto negotiation allows an Ethernet switch to prevent buffer overflows. The auto negotiation function provides the means to exchange...
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...changes to full-duplex operation. Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically formatted frames and selectively enable and disable forwarding on the default VLAN, until a BootP server replies. BootP and DHCP Clients DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) enables additional setup parameters ... for relevant devices to download a valid runtime image. During this delay, and can take 30-60 seconds for the switch Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 15 DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is considered too long of ports with a TFTP server IP...
...changes to full-duplex operation. Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically formatted frames and selectively enable and disable forwarding on the default VLAN, until a BootP server replies. BootP and DHCP Clients DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) enables additional setup parameters ... for relevant devices to download a valid runtime image. During this delay, and can take 30-60 seconds for the switch Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 15 DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is considered too long of ports with a TFTP server IP...
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.../ 1000BASE-T Ethernet Port Pin No 1 2 3 4 5 Function TxRx 1+ TxRx 1TxRx 2+ TxRx 2TxRx 3+ 24 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide For each device, the supported mode is listed in the following figure illustrates the RJ-45 pin connector pin numbers. Port Default Settings Connector RJ-45 Port/Interface 10/100/1000BASE-T Port Cable Cat.5 The...
.../ 1000BASE-T Ethernet Port Pin No 1 2 3 4 5 Function TxRx 1+ TxRx 1TxRx 2+ TxRx 2TxRx 3+ 24 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide For each device, the supported mode is listed in the following figure illustrates the RJ-45 pin connector pin numbers. Port Default Settings Connector RJ-45 Port/Interface 10/100/1000BASE-T Port Cable Cat.5 The...
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...its partner. The receiving side may occupy a link so it becomes unavailable for additional traffic. 36 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Auto-negotiation is enabled per port by default is possible, making the distinction between them. It can be enabled per port. It can be enabled...-negotiation, both operate at the highest common denominator between a straight through and crossed cables on switching 10/100/1000BaseT ports. By default, this feature is not set to auto-negotiate with the Full Duplex mode. If connecting a NIC that transmission must be halted ...
...its partner. The receiving side may occupy a link so it becomes unavailable for additional traffic. 36 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Auto-negotiation is enabled per port by default is possible, making the distinction between them. It can be enabled per port. It can be enabled...-negotiation, both operate at the highest common denominator between a straight through and crossed cables on switching 10/100/1000BaseT ports. By default, this feature is not set to auto-negotiate with the Full Duplex mode. If connecting a NIC that transmission must be halted ...
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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 Switching Port Default Settings The following table gives the port default settings. Table 3-3.
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 Switching Port Default Settings The following table gives the port default settings. Table 3-3.
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...Test (POST). The system prompts you to determine if the device is fully operational before , and is factory-set as a Managed Mode switch. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 41 POST runs every time the device is not configured. POST messages are displayed on the screen of the VLAN 1) ...is empty because the device is initialized and checks hardware components to use the Set-up wizard when the device boots up for configuring the default route. If POST passes successfully, a valid executable image is detected, the program flow stops. The boot process runs less than 45 ...
...Test (POST). The system prompts you to determine if the device is fully operational before , and is factory-set as a Managed Mode switch. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 41 POST runs every time the device is not configured. POST messages are displayed on the screen of the VLAN 1) ...is empty because the device is initialized and checks hardware components to use the Set-up wizard when the device boots up for configuring the default route. If POST passes successfully, a valid executable image is detected, the program flow stops. The boot process runs less than 45 ...
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... prompt you up SNMP accounts, please see the user documentation. Would you like to Dell Easy Setup Wizard. The following information displays: 42 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Would you like to setup the SNMP management interface now? (Y/N)[Y]... Y Enter [N] to skip to continue the Set-up wizard. Wizard Step 1 The following information displays: The system is not setup for Dell Network Manager) you can exit the Setup Wizard at any time by using the default...
... prompt you up SNMP accounts, please see the user documentation. Would you like to Dell Easy Setup Wizard. The following information displays: 42 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Would you like to setup the SNMP management interface now? (Y/N)[Y]... Y Enter [N] to skip to continue the Set-up wizard. Wizard Step 1 The following information displays: The system is not setup for Dell Network Manager) you can exit the Setup Wizard at any time by using the default...
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...used : [Dell_Network_Manager] Please enter the IP address of the device (A.B.C.D):10.6.22.100 Please enter the IP subnet mask (A.B.C.D or nn):[255.255.255.224] Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 43 To setup a user account: Enter the user name:[admin] Please enter the user password:***** Please reenter the user password:***** Wizard... Step 3 The following information displays: Now we need to the CLI, Telnet and Web interface. To setup the SNMP management account you use Dell Network Manager or CLI to add additional management systems. For more information on the...
...used : [Dell_Network_Manager] Please enter the IP address of the device (A.B.C.D):10.6.22.100 Please enter the IP subnet mask (A.B.C.D or nn):[255.255.255.224] Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 43 To setup a user account: Enter the user name:[admin] Please enter the user password:***** Please reenter the user password:***** Wizard... Step 3 The following information displays: Now we need to the CLI, Telnet and Web interface. To setup the SNMP management account you use Dell Network Manager or CLI to add additional management systems. For more information on the...
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... information about dynamic allocation of the gateway from the server includes the IP address, and may include subnet mask and default gateway. 44 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Thank you for using Dell Easy Setup Wizard. Please enter the IP address of IP addresses. The following is displayed (as per the example parameters...
... information about dynamic allocation of the gateway from the server includes the IP address, and may include subnet mask and default gateway. 44 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Thank you for using Dell Easy Setup Wizard. Please enter the IP address of IP addresses. The following is displayed (as per the example parameters...
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... or upgrade the system software. The software is erased, all parameters configured via CLI, EWS or SNMP must be reconfigured. 46 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide If the configuration is downloaded. D-Cache 8 KB. The following sections describe the available Startup menu options....the Startup menu: 1 From the Startup menu, press [1]. Erase FLASH File In some cases, the device configuration must be erased. This default value can be done using the ASCII terminal or Windows HyperTerminal. [1] Download Software [2] Erase Flash File [3] Password Recovery Procedure [4] Enter ...
... or upgrade the system software. The software is erased, all parameters configured via CLI, EWS or SNMP must be reconfigured. 46 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide If the configuration is downloaded. D-Cache 8 KB. The following sections describe the available Startup menu options....the Startup menu: 1 From the Startup menu, press [1]. Erase FLASH File In some cases, the device configuration must be erased. This default value can be done using the ASCII terminal or Windows HyperTerminal. [1] Download Software [2] Erase Flash File [3] Password Recovery Procedure [4] Enter ...
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...node as well as indicating diagnostic test results. there is in the CDB-default configuration is disabled; The following modes: • Managed Mode - admin • Permission - Off Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 49 Provides switch management through power cycles. All modes... are maintained through the web interface. Default Values The factory default values, used . STP is used when the device is no ...
...node as well as indicating diagnostic test results. there is in the CDB-default configuration is disabled; The following modes: • Managed Mode - admin • Permission - Off Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 49 Provides switch management through power cycles. All modes... are maintained through the web interface. Default Values The factory default values, used . STP is used when the device is no ...
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... system default IP address, user name and password. • Apply Changes - Figure 4-3. No saved configuration is restored and the device reboots. When restoring local configuration, this option uses the IP address, user name and password that were automatically saved when you exited Managed mode. Restore Saved Configuration • Local Configuration - Dell PowerConnect 28xx...
... system default IP address, user name and password. • Apply Changes - Figure 4-3. No saved configuration is restored and the device reboots. When restoring local configuration, this option uses the IP address, user name and password that were automatically saved when you exited Managed mode. Restore Saved Configuration • Local Configuration - Dell PowerConnect 28xx...
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... to you are both case sensitive and alpha-numeric. For information about management modes, see "Management Modes" on -the-fly. The Dell PowerConnect OpenManage™ Switch Administrator home page opens. Reset All Counters Clears statistic counters. Add Adds information to the device. Draw Creates statistics ...: Table 5-4. Print Prints the Network Management System page and/or table information. NOTE: The device is not configured with a default password, and can be configured without entering a password. Show All Displays the device tables.
... to you are both case sensitive and alpha-numeric. For information about management modes, see "Management Modes" on -the-fly. The Dell PowerConnect OpenManage™ Switch Administrator home page opens. Reset All Counters Clears statistic counters. Add Adds information to the device. Draw Creates statistics ...: Table 5-4. Print Prints the Network Management System page and/or table information. NOTE: The device is not configured with a default password, and can be configured without entering a password. Show All Displays the device tables.
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... switch to Secure Mode via the web interface. For information about management modes, see "Managing Files" on the device to the switch. Update with the default IP address of the switch so that it prevents users from making any further configuration changes to enter the Managed Mode... default configuration with your book title 63 A confirmation message displays. 3 Click OK. To use Secure Mode, configure the device in Managed Mode. This is done by ...
... switch to Secure Mode via the web interface. For information about management modes, see "Managing Files" on the device to the switch. Update with the default IP address of the switch so that it prevents users from making any further configuration changes to enter the Managed Mode... default configuration with your book title 63 A confirmation message displays. 3 Click OK. To use Secure Mode, configure the device in Managed Mode. This is done by ...
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...address is Disable. Defining Device IP Addresses The IP Addressing page contains links for assigning interface and default gateway IP addresses, and enabling or disabling DHCP. Specifies the static Default Gateway Address, currently assigned to the device. • Subnet Mask- To open the IP ... IP Addressing → IP Interface Parameters in the tree view. The DHCP client can be enabled to the device. • Default Gateway - The DHCP default value is used to approve dynamic assignments received from the DHCP server. • DHCP Subnet Mask - This field enables the DHCP...
...address is Disable. Defining Device IP Addresses The IP Addressing page contains links for assigning interface and default gateway IP addresses, and enabling or disabling DHCP. Specifies the static Default Gateway Address, currently assigned to the device. • Subnet Mask- To open the IP ... IP Addressing → IP Interface Parameters in the tree view. The DHCP client can be enabled to the device. • Default Gateway - The DHCP default value is used to approve dynamic assignments received from the DHCP server. • DHCP Subnet Mask - This field enables the DHCP...