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... 9 System 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 Front...
... 9 System 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 Front...
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...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 Configuring Green Ethernet 108 Enabling Storm Control 110 Defining Port Mirroring Sessions 112 Configuring Address Tables 114 Viewing Dynamic Addresses 114 ...
...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 Configuring Green Ethernet 108 Enabling Storm Control 110 Defining Port Mirroring Sessions 112 Configuring Address Tables 114 Viewing Dynamic Addresses 114 ...
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... ideal for installing, configuring and maintaining the PowerConnect 2808, PowerConnect 2816, PowerConnect 2824, and PowerConnect 2848 Webmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switches. PowerConnect 2808 Front Panel 1 The PowerConnect 2808 supports the following ports: • 8 Gigabit Ethernet copper ports PowerConnect 2816 The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 2808 front panel. These PowerConnect devices are managed by Dell's OpenManage Switch Administrator. Introduction This User's Guide contains the information needed...
... ideal for installing, configuring and maintaining the PowerConnect 2808, PowerConnect 2816, PowerConnect 2824, and PowerConnect 2848 Webmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switches. PowerConnect 2808 Front Panel 1 The PowerConnect 2808 supports the following ports: • 8 Gigabit Ethernet copper ports PowerConnect 2816 The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 2808 front panel. These PowerConnect devices are managed by Dell's OpenManage Switch Administrator. Introduction This User's Guide contains the information needed...
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...shorts on 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports. Auto Negotiation Auto negotiation allows an Ethernet switch to prevent buffer overflows. Jumbo Frames Support Jumbo frames are detected: • Cable Type and Status • Cable Length • Fault-Distance 12 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide This...facility are used for server-to the sending side that share a pointto-point link segment, and to automatically configure both Ethernet switches to configure the port speeds advertised. When the system initiates a cable-testing operation, upon explicit user action, the following ...
...shorts on 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports. Auto Negotiation Auto negotiation allows an Ethernet switch to prevent buffer overflows. Jumbo Frames Support Jumbo frames are detected: • Cable Type and Status • Cable Length • Fault-Distance 12 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide This...facility are used for server-to the sending side that share a pointto-point link segment, and to automatically configure both Ethernet switches to configure the port speeds advertised. When the system initiates a cable-testing operation, upon explicit user action, the following ...
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...specific Multicast address, from where copies of the frame are statically enabled, you can set the destination port of Ethernet connections. When Multicast groups are transmitted to make networking equipment environmentally friendly, specifically by reducing power usage of registered ...address only, regardless of unregistered multicast frames. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 13 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....
...specific Multicast address, from where copies of the frame are statically enabled, you can set the destination port of Ethernet connections. When Multicast groups are transmitted to make networking equipment environmentally friendly, specifically by reducing power usage of registered ...address only, regardless of unregistered multicast frames. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 13 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....
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... Group (LAG). VLAN Supported Features VLAN Support VLANs are : • Fault tolerance protection from physical link disruption 14 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Packets are forwarded by forwarding copies of incoming and outgoing packets from work stations configured for Multicast sessions...during the RADIUS server authentication. Link Aggregation The PowerConnect 28xx switches support up to four member ports to the VLAN configured on the relevant VLAN. The benefits of this facility are collections of power over Ethernet cables shorter than 40m. • Short-Reach ...
... Group (LAG). VLAN Supported Features VLAN Support VLANs are : • Fault tolerance protection from physical link disruption 14 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Packets are forwarded by forwarding copies of incoming and outgoing packets from work stations configured for Multicast sessions...during the RADIUS server authentication. Link Aggregation The PowerConnect 28xx switches support up to four member ports to the VLAN configured on the relevant VLAN. The benefits of this facility are collections of power over Ethernet cables shorter than 40m. • Short-Reach ...
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... which the system can classify according to IPv4 information (DSCP). The switches support four queues per port. Ethernet Switch Management Features Web-Based Management With a Web-based management interface, the Ethernet Switches' system can be captured across the entire network. RMON defines current ... to view the results, using the Web management interface in the system. 16 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol The PowerConnect 28xx switches support software boot image and software download through which provides network traffic statistics.
... which the system can classify according to IPv4 information (DSCP). The switches support four queues per port. Ethernet Switch Management Features Web-Based Management With a Web-based management interface, the Ethernet Switches' system can be captured across the entire network. RMON defines current ... to view the results, using the Web management interface in the system. 16 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol The PowerConnect 28xx switches support software boot image and software download through which provides network traffic statistics.
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... Front and Back Panel Port Description The Dell™ PowerConnect™ 28xx switches use 10/100/1000BASE-T ports on page 49. Figure 2-1. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 17 The following figures illustrate the front panels and back panels ...of the front panel is the Managed Mode LED which are LEDs (Light Emitting Diode) to reset the device. PowerConnect 2808 Front Panel 2 On the front panel there are eight ports which indicates the Ethernet switch...
... Front and Back Panel Port Description The Dell™ PowerConnect™ 28xx switches use 10/100/1000BASE-T ports on page 49. Figure 2-1. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 17 The following figures illustrate the front panels and back panels ...of the front panel is the Managed Mode LED which are LEDs (Light Emitting Diode) to reset the device. PowerConnect 2808 Front Panel 2 On the front panel there are eight ports which indicates the Ethernet switch...
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.... PowerConnect 2816 Back Panel 18 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide On the left side of the front panel is the Managed Mode LED which are numbered 1 to 16, top down and left to right. On each port there are 16 ports which indicates the Ethernet switch operational... status and the management mode. For more information about management modes and transitioning between them, see "Management Modes" on the front panel, is powered on or not. Figure 2-4. Figure 2-2. PowerConnect 2816 Front Panel On the front panel...
.... PowerConnect 2816 Back Panel 18 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide On the left side of the front panel is the Managed Mode LED which are numbered 1 to 16, top down and left to right. On each port there are 16 ports which indicates the Ethernet switch operational... status and the management mode. For more information about management modes and transitioning between them, see "Management Modes" on the front panel, is powered on or not. Figure 2-4. Figure 2-2. PowerConnect 2816 Front Panel On the front panel...
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...are LEDs to indicate the port status. NOTE: The system can be disabled. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 19 PowerConnect 2824 Front Panel On the front panel there are 24 ports which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode. For more information about management modes and ...-45 and SFP ports are determined by the physical connection used at any one of the two physical connections of a combo port can switch from the RJ-45 to transition between them, see "Management Modes" on a combo port, and utilizes the information in all the ...
...are LEDs to indicate the port status. NOTE: The system can be disabled. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 19 PowerConnect 2824 Front Panel On the front panel there are 24 ports which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode. For more information about management modes and ...-45 and SFP ports are determined by the physical connection used at any one of the two physical connections of a combo port can switch from the RJ-45 to transition between them, see "Management Modes" on a combo port, and utilizes the information in all the ...
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...Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode. NOTE: Only one of the two physical connections of the front panel is powered on a combo port, and utilizes the information in all the control interfaces. The system automatically detects the media used on or not. PowerConnect 2824 ...Back Panel Figure 2-7. Port features and port controls are LEDs to indicate the port status. A Mode push- 20 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide There are four SFP (Small Form-Factor Plugable...
...Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode. NOTE: Only one of the two physical connections of the front panel is powered on a combo port, and utilizes the information in all the control interfaces. The system automatically detects the media used on or not. PowerConnect 2824 ...Back Panel Figure 2-7. Port features and port controls are LEDs to indicate the port status. A Mode push- 20 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide There are four SFP (Small Form-Factor Plugable...
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... installations. Cables, Port Connections, and Pinout Information This section explains the switch physical interfaces, and provides information about cables and port connections. RJ-45 Connections for 10/100/ 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 However, it is recommended that are only recommendations...
... installations. Cables, Port Connections, and Pinout Information This section explains the switch physical interfaces, and provides information about cables and port connections. RJ-45 Connections for 10/100/ 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 However, it is recommended that are only recommendations...
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...for the SFP ports is listed in the control interfaces. The system automatically detects the media used at any time. PowerConnect 2824 switch supports SFP diagnostics. Table 2-8. AC coupled. The pin number allocation for various fiber-based modules (1000BASE-SX or ... for 10/100/ 1000BASE-T Ethernet Port Pin No 6 7 8 Function TxRx 3TxRx 4+ TxRx 4- Module definition 1; laser output disabled on a combo port, and utilizes this information in the following table. Receiver ground (common with transmitter ground) Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 25 Table...
...for the SFP ports is listed in the control interfaces. The system automatically detects the media used at any time. PowerConnect 2824 switch supports SFP diagnostics. Table 2-8. AC coupled. The pin number allocation for various fiber-based modules (1000BASE-SX or ... for 10/100/ 1000BASE-T Ethernet Port Pin No 6 7 8 Function TxRx 3TxRx 4+ TxRx 4- Module definition 1; laser output disabled on a combo port, and utilizes this information in the following table. Receiver ground (common with transmitter ground) Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 25 Table...
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... connected to any other Ethernet network (systems, servers, switches or routers) that the ventilation holes are not obstructed. Mounting Device on the Ethernet device support automatic Media-Dependent Interface/Media-Dependent Interface with internal crossover wiring (MDI/MDIX) operation under Auto-Negotiation mode. Ensure that supports auto-negotiation. 32 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide...
... connected to any other Ethernet network (systems, servers, switches or routers) that the ventilation holes are not obstructed. Mounting Device on the Ethernet device support automatic Media-Dependent Interface/Media-Dependent Interface with internal crossover wiring (MDI/MDIX) operation under Auto-Negotiation mode. Ensure that supports auto-negotiation. 32 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide...
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This will damage the Ethernet device. As each connection is made, the link LED corresponding to each...arrow keys function properly in models 28016/24/48. Connecting the Terminal to the console. To connect a terminal to a switch or server. 2 Make sure each port on the device is illuminated (green or amber) indicating that the setting is...the device Console port, perform the following is valid. e Under Properties, select VT100 for Function, Arrow, and Ctrl keys. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 33 d Set flow control to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. Ensure that ...
This will damage the Ethernet device. As each connection is made, the link LED corresponding to each...arrow keys function properly in models 28016/24/48. Connecting the Terminal to the console. To connect a terminal to a switch or server. 2 Make sure each port on the device is illuminated (green or amber) indicating that the setting is...the device Console port, perform the following is valid. e Under Properties, select VT100 for Function, Arrow, and Ctrl keys. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 33 d Set flow control to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. Ensure that ...
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... Connections, Cables, and Pinout Information This section explains the device's physical interfaces, and provides information about port connections. RJ-45 Connections for 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet Port Pin No Function 1 TxRx 1+ 2 TxRx 1- 3 TxRx 2+ 4 TxRx 2- 5 TxRx 3+ 6 TxRx 3- 7 TxRx 4+ 8 TxRx 4- To establish... end must be connected to the Rx pair on one transmission device (switch or hub) to Rx, a link is listed in Ports, Connectors, and Cables. Table 3-2. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 35 Copper Cable and Optical Transceiver Diagnostics are summarized...
... Connections, Cables, and Pinout Information This section explains the device's physical interfaces, and provides information about port connections. RJ-45 Connections for 10/100/1000BaseT Ethernet Port Pin No Function 1 TxRx 1+ 2 TxRx 1- 3 TxRx 2+ 4 TxRx 2- 5 TxRx 3+ 6 TxRx 3- 7 TxRx 4+ 8 TxRx 4- To establish... end must be connected to the Rx pair on one transmission device (switch or hub) to Rx, a link is listed in Ports, Connectors, and Cables. Table 3-2. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 35 Copper Cable and Optical Transceiver Diagnostics are summarized...
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...currently active and is currently operational or non-operational. • Operational Status - A brief interface description, such as Green Ethernet, Storm Control and Port Mirroring. Enables or disables traffic forwarding through the port. Specifies whether the port is currently receiving and...Configuring Ports The Ports page contains links to port functionality pages including advanced features, such as Ethernet. • Port Type - To open the Port Configuration page, click Switch → Ports → Port Configuration in the Current Port Status field. • Current...
...currently active and is currently operational or non-operational. • Operational Status - A brief interface description, such as Green Ethernet, Storm Control and Port Mirroring. Enables or disables traffic forwarding through the port. Specifies whether the port is currently receiving and...Configuring Ports The Ports page contains links to port functionality pages including advanced features, such as Ethernet. • Port Type - To open the Port Configuration page, click Switch → Ports → Port Configuration in the Current Port Status field. • Current...
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... Negotiation setting. • Admin Advertisement - Back Pressure mode is used , and the pairs are wired, so that when a hub or switch is a protocol between the device and the client in both directions simultaneously. The currently configured Flow Control setting. • MDI/MDIX -...Duplex and 1000 MB Full-Duplex. • Current Advertisement - The port advertises its speed to an end station, a straight through Ethernet cable can be designated when auto negotiation is in the Admin Advertisement field. • Neighbor Advertisement - Indicates the neighboring port's ...
... Negotiation setting. • Admin Advertisement - Back Pressure mode is used , and the pairs are wired, so that when a hub or switch is a protocol between the device and the client in both directions simultaneously. The currently configured Flow Control setting. • MDI/MDIX -...Duplex and 1000 MB Full-Duplex. • Current Advertisement - The port advertises its speed to an end station, a straight through Ethernet cable can be designated when auto negotiation is in the Admin Advertisement field. • Neighbor Advertisement - Indicates the neighboring port's ...
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These methods are relevant for copper cables only, and are supported by reducing power usage of Ethernet connections. Auto-detection of inactivity on a port, and subsequent turning down of +/- 10m. The cable length is detected ...-selection of power over Ethernet cables shorter than 40m. To open the Green Ethernet Configuration page, click Switch→ Ports→ Green Ethernet Configuration in the tree view. 108 Update with Fast Ethernet. LAG Configuration Table Configuring Green Ethernet Green Ethernet, also known as Energy Efficient Ethernet, is only for the...
These methods are relevant for copper cables only, and are supported by reducing power usage of Ethernet connections. Auto-detection of inactivity on a port, and subsequent turning down of +/- 10m. The cable length is detected ...-selection of power over Ethernet cables shorter than 40m. To open the Green Ethernet Configuration page, click Switch→ Ports→ Green Ethernet Configuration in the tree view. 108 Update with Fast Ethernet. LAG Configuration Table Configuring Green Ethernet Green Ethernet, also known as Energy Efficient Ethernet, is only for the...
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... simply plug the switch in and start running the following PowerConnect 2800 series of Web-managed Gigabit Ethernet switches: • PowerConnect 2808 • PowerConnect 2816 • PowerConnect 2824 • PowerConnect 2848 The PowerConnect 2800 series can be mounted in a standard equipment rack, placed on a tabletop, or mounted on the Documentation CD. Installation 5 Alternatively, you may check the Dell support website at...
... simply plug the switch in and start running the following PowerConnect 2800 series of Web-managed Gigabit Ethernet switches: • PowerConnect 2808 • PowerConnect 2816 • PowerConnect 2824 • PowerConnect 2848 The PowerConnect 2800 series can be mounted in a standard equipment rack, placed on a tabletop, or mounted on the Documentation CD. Installation 5 Alternatively, you may check the Dell support website at...