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... of Service (CoS) Features 16 Ethernet Switch Management Features 16 2 Hardware Description 17 Switch Port Configurations 17 PowerConnect 28xx Front and Back Panel Port Description 17 Physical Dimensions 21 LED Definitions 21 Power LED 22 Managed Mode LED 22 Fan LED (2824/2848 only 22 Port LEDs 22 Managed Mode Button 23 Switch Ventilation Fan 23 Cables...
... of Service (CoS) Features 16 Ethernet Switch Management Features 16 2 Hardware Description 17 Switch Port Configurations 17 PowerConnect 28xx Front and Back Panel Port Description 17 Physical Dimensions 21 LED Definitions 21 Power LED 22 Managed Mode LED 22 Fan LED (2824/2848 only 22 Port LEDs 22 Managed Mode Button 23 Switch Ventilation Fan 23 Cables...
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... Configuration 44 Retrieving an IP Address From a DHCP Server 45 4 Contents 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 29 Device Rack ...
... Configuration 44 Retrieving an IP Address From a DHCP Server 45 4 Contents 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 29 Device Rack ...
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... 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 the Switch Administrator Buttons 55 Information Buttons...
... 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 the Switch Administrator Buttons 55 Information Buttons...
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...management modes, see "Management Modes" on all times, except when QoS (Quality of PowerConnect Models The following modes: • Managed Mode - By default, the device is configured so that the HOL blocking prevention mechanism is active at the end of the queue. Provides switch management through the web interface. • Unmanaged Mode...of the device so that it is unavailable for the same egress port resources. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 11 This mode keeps the existing configuration active, but it becomes inaccessible for configuration. Back Pressure Support...
...management modes, see "Management Modes" on all times, except when QoS (Quality of PowerConnect Models The following modes: • Managed Mode - By default, the device is configured so that the HOL blocking prevention mechanism is active at the end of the queue. Provides switch management through the web interface. • Unmanaged Mode...of the device so that it is unavailable for the same egress port resources. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 11 This mode keeps the existing configuration active, but it becomes inaccessible for configuration. Back Pressure Support...
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...can operate at 1000 Mbps, full-duplex mode. The Power LED on the front panel indicates whether the device is the Managed Mode LED which are eight ports which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 17 On each ...port there are LEDs (Light Emitting Diode) to reset the device. A Mode push-button, located on...
...can operate at 1000 Mbps, full-duplex mode. The Power LED on the front panel indicates whether the device is the Managed Mode LED which are eight ports which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 17 On each ...port there are LEDs (Light Emitting Diode) to reset the device. A Mode push-button, located on...
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PowerConnect 2816 Front Panel On the front panel there are 16 ports which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode. On each port there are numbered 1 to 16, top ...Managed Mode LED which are LEDs to transition between them, see "Management Modes" on page 49. PowerConnect 2816 Back Panel 18 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide On the left to reset the device. A Mode push-button, located on the right side on or not. For more information about management modes and transitioning between management modes and to right. Figure 2-2. PowerConnect...
PowerConnect 2816 Front Panel On the front panel there are 16 ports which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode. On each port there are numbered 1 to 16, top ...Managed Mode LED which are LEDs to transition between them, see "Management Modes" on page 49. PowerConnect 2816 Back Panel 18 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide On the left to reset the device. A Mode push-button, located on the right side on or not. For more information about management modes and transitioning between management modes and to right. Figure 2-2. PowerConnect...
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... is the Managed Mode LED which offers high-speed 1000BASE-SX or 1000BASELX connection. If both RJ-45 and SFP ports are logical ports with two physical connections: • An RJ-45 connection for Twisted Pair (TP) copper cabling • An SFP port for fiber connection. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems ...User Guide 19 NOTE: Only one time. PowerConnect 2824 Front Panel On the front panel there are 24 ports which are LEDs to the SFP (or vice versa) ...
... is the Managed Mode LED which offers high-speed 1000BASE-SX or 1000BASELX connection. If both RJ-45 and SFP ports are logical ports with two physical connections: • An RJ-45 connection for Twisted Pair (TP) copper cabling • An SFP port for fiber connection. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems ...User Guide 19 NOTE: Only one time. PowerConnect 2824 Front Panel On the front panel there are 24 ports which are LEDs to the SFP (or vice versa) ...
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... resetting the device. Port features and port controls are LEDs to right. A Mode push- 20 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide PowerConnect 2848 Front Panel On the front panel there are 48 ports, which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode. The four combo ports are numbered 1 to 48, top down and left to...
... resetting the device. Port features and port controls are LEDs to right. A Mode push- 20 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide PowerConnect 2848 Front Panel On the front panel there are 48 ports, which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode. The four combo ports are numbered 1 to 48, top down and left to...
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... of links, power supply, fan status, and Managed Mode status. The back panel contains an AC Power Supply Interface. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 21 PowerConnect 2848 Back Panel Physical Dimensions The PowerConnect 2808 switch has the following physical dimensions: •... The front panel contains LEDs that indicate the status of the PowerConnect 2848 device. Fans are provided on page 49. For more information about management modes and transitioning between management modes and to transition between them, see "Management Modes" on the side panel. Figure 2-8.
... of links, power supply, fan status, and Managed Mode status. The back panel contains an AC Power Supply Interface. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 21 PowerConnect 2848 Back Panel Physical Dimensions The PowerConnect 2808 switch has the following physical dimensions: •... The front panel contains LEDs that indicate the status of the PowerConnect 2848 device. Fans are provided on page 49. For more information about management modes and transitioning between management modes and to transition between them, see "Management Modes" on the side panel. Figure 2-8.
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.... Fan LED (2824/2848 only) On the PowerConnect 2824 and PowerConnect 2848 front panel there is indicated on the right LED. The following table describes the Managed Mode LED indications. Power LED On the PowerConnect 28xx front panel there is turned on. The following figure illustrates the RJ-45 10/100/1000BASE-T LEDs. 22 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User...
.... Fan LED (2824/2848 only) On the PowerConnect 2824 and PowerConnect 2848 front panel there is indicated on the right LED. The following table describes the Managed Mode LED indications. Power LED On the PowerConnect 28xx front panel there is turned on. The following figure illustrates the RJ-45 10/100/1000BASE-T LEDs. 22 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User...
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...or receiving data at either 10 or 100 Mbps. Managed Mode Button The PowerConnect 28xx has a Mode push button on page 49. The port is for changing between modes, press the button normally. Table 2-5. SFP LED ...Indications LED Color Description Green Solid Link is occurring. Figure 2-9. Green Flashing Activity is established. Switch Ventilation Fan The PowerConnect 2848 switch has three fans and the PowerConnect... hold the button for system ventilation. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 23
...or receiving data at either 10 or 100 Mbps. Managed Mode Button The PowerConnect 28xx has a Mode push button on page 49. The port is for changing between modes, press the button normally. Table 2-5. SFP LED ...Indications LED Color Description Green Solid Link is occurring. Figure 2-9. Green Flashing Activity is established. Switch Ventilation Fan The PowerConnect 2848 switch has three fans and the PowerConnect... hold the button for system ventilation. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 23
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...8226; If the device is to be used in a managed mode. For initial configuration, the standard device configuration is recommended that you obtain the most recent revision of the user documentation from http://support.dell.com. NOTE: Before proceeding, read the release notes for...Dell support website at http://support.dell.com. Starting and Configuring the Device After completing all external connections, connect a terminal to the device to configure the device and for other procedures. NOTE: It is performed. 4 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 39 NOTE: The PowerConnect...
...8226; If the device is to be used in a managed mode. For initial configuration, the standard device configuration is recommended that you obtain the most recent revision of the user documentation from http://support.dell.com. NOTE: Before proceeding, read the release notes for...Dell support website at http://support.dell.com. Starting and Configuring the Device After completing all external connections, connect a terminal to the device to configure the device and for other procedures. NOTE: It is performed. 4 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 39 NOTE: The PowerConnect...
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... PowerConnect 2808/16/24/48 models include a built-in this section refers to the device when set to operate as follows: 1 Ensure that the device console port is set to operate as a managed switch the boot procedure can be monitored on the connected terminal as a managed switch. Managed Mode The procedure described in dual purpose Mode...
... PowerConnect 2808/16/24/48 models include a built-in this section refers to the device when set to operate as follows: 1 Ensure that the device console port is set to operate as a managed switch the boot procedure can be monitored on the connected terminal as a managed switch. Managed Mode The procedure described in dual purpose Mode...
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... or remotely through the initial device configuration, and gets the device up for configuring the default route. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 41 Managed Mode The information and procedures described in this section apply to use the Set-up wizard when the device ...boots up and running as quickly as a Managed Mode switch. The Setup Wizard provides guidance through an interface defined during the initial configuration. The Setup Wizard configures the following assumptions: • The PowerConnect device was never configured before, and is not configured...
... or remotely through the initial device configuration, and gets the device up for configuring the default route. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 41 Managed Mode The information and procedures described in this section apply to use the Set-up wizard when the device ...boots up and running as quickly as a Managed Mode switch. The Setup Wizard provides guidance through an interface defined during the initial configuration. The Setup Wizard configures the following assumptions: • The PowerConnect device was never configured before, and is not configured...
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... used when the device is disabled; session. The following modes: • Managed Mode - Off Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 49 there is a Managed Mode LED monitoring the switch node as well as indicating diagnostic test results. The device reboots. Management Modes The device supports the following table describes the Managed Mode LED indications. R/W privilege • DHCP Client - Do you can...
... used when the device is disabled; session. The following modes: • Managed Mode - Off Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 49 there is a Managed Mode LED monitoring the switch node as well as indicating diagnostic test results. The device reboots. Management Modes The device supports the following table describes the Managed Mode LED indications. R/W privilege • DHCP Client - Do you can...
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Transitioning Between Management Modes 50 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Transitioning Between Modes The following diagram summarizes movement between modes: Figure 4-2.
Transitioning Between Management Modes 50 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Transitioning Between Modes The following diagram summarizes movement between modes: Figure 4-2.
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...- Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 51 No saved configuration is restored and the device reboots. This page can also change the device IP address using this option uses the IP address, user name and password that were automatically saved when you exited Managed mode. ...Configuration - Loads a previously saved configuration. • Use Saved IP/User Name/Password - You can be used to Managed mode from either Unmanaged or Secure mode, the Restore Saved Configuration page appears. When restoring local configuration, this page. The selected configuration is loaded. •...
...- Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 51 No saved configuration is restored and the device reboots. This page can also change the device IP address using this option uses the IP address, user name and password that were automatically saved when you exited Managed mode. ...Configuration - Loads a previously saved configuration. • Use Saved IP/User Name/Password - You can be used to Managed mode from either Unmanaged or Secure mode, the Restore Saved Configuration page appears. When restoring local configuration, this page. The selected configuration is loaded. •...
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... Refreshes device information. Access Levels When you login to the device, you : 56 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Query Queries tables. For information about management modes, see "Password Recovery. Show All Displays the device tables. Print Prints the Network Management System page and/or table information. Draw Creates statistics charts on page 49. 4 Click...
... Refreshes device information. Access Levels When you login to the device, you : 56 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Query Queries tables. For information about management modes, see "Password Recovery. Show All Displays the device tables. Print Prints the Network Management System page and/or table information. Draw Creates statistics charts on page 49. 4 Click...
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...; Secure Mode in Managed Mode. Secure Mode Entering Secure Mode 1 Open the Secure Mode page. 2 Click Secure. In Secure Mode the switch retains configuration through power cycles just like in the tree view. To use Secure Mode, configure the device in the Secure management mode. For information about management modes, see "Managing Files" on page 49. Figure 6-5. To exit Secure Mode, press the Managed Mode button...
...; Secure Mode in Managed Mode. Secure Mode Entering Secure Mode 1 Open the Secure Mode page. 2 Click Secure. In Secure Mode the switch retains configuration through power cycles just like in the tree view. To use Secure Mode, configure the device in the Secure management mode. For information about management modes, see "Managing Files" on page 49. Figure 6-5. To exit Secure Mode, press the Managed Mode button...
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... device only when the device is in Managed mode. NOTE: CLI can be managed over a telnet session. For more information about configuring an initial IP Address, see "Management Modes" on a Linux system. All CLI commands can be virtually connected to the local device through a TCP/IP protocol network. A Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 157 The Run...
... device only when the device is in Managed mode. NOTE: CLI can be managed over a telnet session. For more information about configuring an initial IP Address, see "Management Modes" on a Linux system. All CLI commands can be virtually connected to the local device through a TCP/IP protocol network. A Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 157 The Run...