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Managed Mode 40 Initial Configuration - 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 ...Device to a Power Supply 34 Port 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...
Managed Mode 40 Initial Configuration - 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 ...Device to a Power Supply 34 Port 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...
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...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 ... Device Information 59 Viewing the Versions Page 61 Resetting the Device 62 Entering Secure Mode 63 Defining Device IP Addresses 64 Defining IP Interface Parameters 64 Running Cable Diagnostics 65 Viewing Copper Cable Diagnostics 65 Viewing Optical Transceiver Diagnostics 67 Managing...
...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 ... Device Information 59 Viewing the Versions Page 61 Resetting the Device 62 Entering Secure Mode 63 Defining Device IP Addresses 64 Defining IP Interface Parameters 64 Running Cable Diagnostics 65 Viewing Copper Cable Diagnostics 65 Viewing Optical Transceiver Diagnostics 67 Managing...
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... 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 Configuring Address Binding 92 Defining Advanced Settings 93 Configuring General Device Parameters 93 7 Configuring Device ...
... 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 Configuring Address Binding 92 Defining Advanced Settings 93 Configuring General Device Parameters 93 7 Configuring Device ...
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... (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 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...
... (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 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...
User's Guide
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...blocking prevention mechanism is disabled on a per-port basis. PowerConnect Models Model PowerConnect 2808 PowerConnect 2816 PowerConnect 2824 PowerConnect 2848 Copper Ports/ RJ-45 Connectors Optical Ports/ GbE...it prevents users from making configuration changes by removing the IP address of PowerConnect Models The following modes: • Managed Mode - ...default, the device is set to OFF. The user may enable or disable this mode, the device operates as a hub with default configuration, and configuration cannot be changed. • Secure Mode - Dell PowerConnect...
...blocking prevention mechanism is disabled on a per-port basis. PowerConnect Models Model PowerConnect 2808 PowerConnect 2816 PowerConnect 2824 PowerConnect 2848 Copper Ports/ RJ-45 Connectors Optical Ports/ GbE...it prevents users from making configuration changes by removing the IP address of PowerConnect Models The following modes: • Managed Mode - ...default, the device is set to OFF. The user may enable or disable this mode, the device operates as a hub with default configuration, and configuration cannot be changed. • Secure Mode - Dell PowerConnect...
User's Guide
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...to converge. During this delay, and can take 30-60 seconds for the switch Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 15 STP Root Guard Root guard restricts the interface from ...exchange configuration messages using specifically formatted frames and selectively enable and disable forwarding on the default VLAN, until a BootP server replies. The Fast Link option bypasses this time, STP.... DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is composed of ports with a TFTP server IP address and a download file name. • Higher bandwidth connections • Improved bandwidth granularity •...
...to converge. During this delay, and can take 30-60 seconds for the switch Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 15 STP Root Guard Root guard restricts the interface from ...exchange configuration messages using specifically formatted frames and selectively enable and disable forwarding on the default VLAN, until a BootP server replies. The Fast Link option bypasses this time, STP.... DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is composed of ports with a TFTP server IP address and a download file name. • Higher bandwidth connections • Improved bandwidth granularity •...
User's Guide
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...information and procedures described in this section apply to be managed either from the already connected Serial port or remotely through the Serial port. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 41 Initial Configuration - NOTE: The switch is fully operational before configuring the device: • SNMP Community String ... (see "Managing the Device Using the CLI" on the screen of the VLAN 1) • The IP subnet mask for the network • The default gateway (next hop router) IP address for the first time or if the configuration file is empty because the device is loaded into RAM...
...information and procedures described in this section apply to be managed either from the already connected Serial port or remotely through the Serial port. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 41 Initial Configuration - NOTE: The switch is fully operational before configuring the device: • SNMP Community String ... (see "Managing the Device Using the CLI" on the screen of the VLAN 1) • The IP subnet mask for the network • The default gateway (next hop router) IP address for the first time or if the configuration file is empty because the device is loaded into RAM...
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... user documentation. To manage the switch using the default system configuration. • SNMP Community String and SNMP Management System IP address (optional) • Username and Password • Device IP address • IP subnet mask • Default Gateway IP address The Setup Wizard displays the following information displays: 42 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Wizard Step 1 The following...
... user documentation. To manage the switch using the default system configuration. • SNMP Community String and SNMP Management System IP address (optional) • Username and Password • Device IP address • IP subnet mask • Default Gateway IP address The Setup Wizard displays the following information displays: 42 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Wizard Step 1 The following...
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...The following information displays: Now we need to add additional management systems. For more information on the default VLAN ,(VLAN #2) . To setup the SNMP management account you use Dell Network Manager or CLI to this setting, and to setup your initial privilege (Level 15) user ... setup other accounts and change this account. The IP address is 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 The wizard automatically assigns...
...The following information displays: Now we need to add additional management systems. For more information on the default VLAN ,(VLAN #2) . To setup the SNMP management account you use Dell Network Manager or CLI to this setting, and to setup your initial privilege (Level 15) user ... setup other accounts and change this account. The IP address is 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 The wizard automatically assigns...
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... the wizard: (Y/N)[Y] Y Configuring SNMP management interface. Press Enter. Advanced Configuration This section provides 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
... the wizard: (Y/N)[Y] Y Configuring SNMP management interface. Press Enter. Advanced Configuration This section provides 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
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... the IP address of the current mode (see "On the PowerConnect 28xx front panel there is highly recommended to save the configuration (see "Uploading Files" on the device. The following modes: • Managed Mode - Default Values The factory default values, used . Off Dell PowerConnect 28xx... - In this mode, the device does not have an IP address; admin • Permission - On • STP - In this mode, no configuration in the CDB-default configuration is available, and CLI works in Unmanaged mode, include: • IP Address - 192.168.2.1 • Netmask - 255.255.255...
... the IP address of the current mode (see "On the PowerConnect 28xx front panel there is highly recommended to save the configuration (see "Uploading Files" on the device. The following modes: • Managed Mode - Default Values The factory default values, used . Off Dell PowerConnect 28xx... - In this mode, the device does not have an IP address; admin • Permission - On • STP - In this mode, no configuration in the CDB-default configuration is available, and CLI works in Unmanaged mode, include: • IP Address - 192.168.2.1 • Netmask - 255.255.255...
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.... When restoring a saved configuration, this option uses the system default IP address, user name and password. • Apply Changes - When restoring local configuration, this option uses the IP address, user name and password inside the saved configuration. • Use Current IP/User Name/Password - Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 51 Loads a previously saved configuration. •...
.... When restoring a saved configuration, this option uses the system default IP address, user name and password. • Apply Changes - When restoring local configuration, this option uses the IP address, user name and password inside the saved configuration. • Use Current IP/User Name/Password - Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 51 Loads a previously saved configuration. •...
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... and/or table information. NOTE: The device is not configured with a default password, and can be configured without entering a password. Access Levels When you login to the device, you : 56 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide For information about assigning an IP address to tables or dialogs. Left arrow/Right arrow Moves information between...
... and/or table information. NOTE: The device is not configured with a default password, and can be configured without entering a password. Access Levels When you login to the device, you : 56 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide For information about assigning an IP address to tables or dialogs. Left arrow/Right arrow Moves information between...
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..., see "Management Modes" on page 80. Secure Mode Entering Secure Mode 1 Open the Secure Mode page. 2 Click Secure. Update with the default IP address of the switch so that it prevents users from making any further configuration changes to the switch. The device enters Secure mode. To use...; General → Secure Mode in Managed Mode, and then switch to Secure Mode via the web interface. This is done by removing the IP address of 192.168.2.1. A confirmation message displays. 3 Click OK. In Secure Mode the switch retains configuration through power cycles just like in the...
..., see "Management Modes" on page 80. Secure Mode Entering Secure Mode 1 Open the Secure Mode page. 2 Click Secure. Update with the default IP address of the switch so that it prevents users from making any further configuration changes to the switch. The device enters Secure mode. To use...; General → Secure Mode in Managed Mode, and then switch to Secure Mode via the web interface. This is done by removing the IP address of 192.168.2.1. A confirmation message displays. 3 Click OK. In Secure Mode the switch retains configuration through power cycles just like in the...
User's Guide
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... Subnet Mask received from the DHCP server. • DHCP Subnet Mask - Figure 6-6. Specifies the static IP Address currently assigned to the device. • DHCP IP Address - The page is used to the device. • Default Gateway - The DHCP default value is used to make static assignments, and to acquire the network configuration dynamically. This...
... Subnet Mask received from the DHCP server. • DHCP Subnet Mask - Figure 6-6. Specifies the static IP Address currently assigned to the device. • DHCP IP Address - The page is used to the device. • Default Gateway - The DHCP default value is used to make static assignments, and to acquire the network configuration dynamically. This...
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... Length test. The cable length returned is updated. Defines the Default Gateway Address received from the DHCP server. Activates the IP Address, Subnet Mask Address, and Default Gateway Address, received from the DHCP server. • Apply DHCP Address - Setting static IP Interface parameters: 1 Open the IP Interface Parameters page. 2 Set DHCP to 120 meters long...
... Length test. The cable length returned is updated. Defines the Default Gateway Address received from the DHCP server. Activates the IP Address, Subnet Mask Address, and Default Gateway Address, received from the DHCP server. • Apply DHCP Address - Setting static IP Interface parameters: 1 Open the IP Interface Parameters page. 2 Set DHCP to 120 meters long...
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...time (in seconds) that is bypassed for communication with your book title Specifies the default amount of transmitted requests sent to the next server. Specifies the source IP address that a RADIUS server is used to configure the order in which servers ... Port - Specifies the server priority. This key is 0-2000. • Default Key String (0-128 Characters) - The following fields set the RADIUS default values: • Default Retries (1-10) - The range is encrypted. • Source IP Address - Adding a RADIUS Server: 1 Open the RADIUS Settings page. 72...
...time (in seconds) that is bypassed for communication with your book title Specifies the default amount of transmitted requests sent to the next server. Specifies the source IP address that a RADIUS server is used to configure the order in which servers ... Port - Specifies the server priority. This key is 0-2000. • Default Key String (0-128 Characters) - The following fields set the RADIUS default values: • Default Retries (1-10) - The range is encrypted. • Source IP Address - Adding a RADIUS Server: 1 Open the RADIUS Settings page. 72...
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... the device settings to Server page. 2 Define the fields. 3 Click Apply Changes. Uploading Files 1 Open the File Upload to their factory default values. The software is used mainly for centralized control over assignment of IP addresses to their factory default values. Restore Defaults The Restore Defaults page contains the following field: • Restore Configuration Factory...
... the device settings to Server page. 2 Define the fields. 3 Click Apply Changes. Uploading Files 1 Open the File Upload to their factory default values. The software is used mainly for centralized control over assignment of IP addresses to their factory default values. Restore Defaults The Restore Defaults page contains the following field: • Restore Configuration Factory...
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... mechanism is enabled. The network administrator maps the hardware address of this address to DHCP clients. Figure 6-24. Enables the DHCP server. - Disable - The IP address is the default value. 84 Update with a high probaility) that the address is not in three configuration modes: • Static allocation - Configuring DHCP Properties The DHCP...
... mechanism is enabled. The network administrator maps the hardware address of this address to DHCP clients. Figure 6-24. Enables the DHCP server. - Disable - The IP address is the default value. 84 Update with a high probaility) that the address is not in three configuration modes: • Static allocation - Configuring DHCP Properties The DHCP...
Getting Started Guide
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...access level [Privilege Level 15] to this question within 60 seconds, otherwise the system will prompt you with normal operation using the default IP address/mask (192.168.2.1/255.255.255.0). by entering [Ctrl+Z]. You must respond to the next question to run the setup ...Dell Network Manager) you can skip the setup wizard, and enter CLI mode to continue the Set-up and running as quickly as possible. Starting and Configuring the Device 17 The Setup Wizard guides you through the initial switch configuration, and gets you up wizard. • IP subnet mask • Default Gateway IP...
...access level [Privilege Level 15] to this question within 60 seconds, otherwise the system will prompt you with normal operation using the default IP address/mask (192.168.2.1/255.255.255.0). by entering [Ctrl+Z]. You must respond to the next question to run the setup ...Dell Network Manager) you can skip the setup wizard, and enter CLI mode to continue the Set-up and running as quickly as possible. Starting and Configuring the Device 17 The Setup Wizard guides you through the initial switch configuration, and gets you up wizard. • IP subnet mask • Default Gateway IP...