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... Connection 101 6 Configuring System Information Defining General Device Information 104 Viewing the Asset Page 105 Viewing System Health Information 109 Viewing the Versions Page 110 Resetting the Device 112 6 Contents
... Connection 101 6 Configuring System Information Defining General Device Information 104 Viewing the Asset Page 105 Viewing System Health Information 109 Viewing the Versions Page 110 Resetting the Device 112 6 Contents
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... Parameters 163 Defining SNMP Parameters 168 Defining Communities 169 Defining Traps 171 Managing Files 175 File Management Overview 176 Downloading Files 177 Uploading Files 180 Resetting the Active Image 182 Copying and Deleting Files 183 Defining Advanced Settings 186 Configuring General Device Tuning Parameters 187 Contents 7
... Parameters 163 Defining SNMP Parameters 168 Defining Communities 169 Defining Traps 171 Managing Files 175 File Management Overview 176 Downloading Files 177 Uploading Files 180 Resetting the Active Image 182 Copying and Deleting Files 183 Defining Advanced Settings 186 Configuring General Device Tuning Parameters 187 Contents 7
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...is inserted in a stacking configuration are centralized. Applications running in port G1, a warning message is displayed on the master unit. PowerConnect 3324/3348 units are shipped with minimal operational impact in the event of: • Unit Failure • Inter-unit Link Loss •...from ports belonging to different stack members, or configure port mirroring from a second stack member to operate. Device software is reset. PowerConnect 3324/3348 stacking architecture provides dynamic learning for the stack to a third stack member. For example, the Spanning Tree Protocol for...
...is inserted in a stacking configuration are centralized. Applications running in port G1, a warning message is displayed on the master unit. PowerConnect 3324/3348 units are shipped with minimal operational impact in the event of: • Unit Failure • Inter-unit Link Loss •...from ports belonging to different stack members, or configure port mirroring from a second stack member to operate. Device software is reset. PowerConnect 3324/3348 stacking architecture provides dynamic learning for the stack to a third stack member. For example, the Spanning Tree Protocol for...
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...in the Startup Configuration file. Configuration files are reassigned Unit IDs. • Units toggle between stacking mode and stand-alone mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When the master unit boots or when inserting or removing a stack member, the master unit initiates a stacking discover process. The... same Unit ID, the stack member is configured with the same Unit ID, or a master unit is reset and/or the ports are no longer present. If a PowerConnect 3324/3348 stack member is part of both the configuration commands and the configuration files. Each stack member does not...
...in the Startup Configuration file. Configuration files are reassigned Unit IDs. • Units toggle between stacking mode and stand-alone mode. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When the master unit boots or when inserting or removing a stack member, the master unit initiates a stacking discover process. The... same Unit ID, the stack member is configured with the same Unit ID, or a master unit is reset and/or the ports are no longer present. If a PowerConnect 3324/3348 stack member is part of both the configuration commands and the configuration files. Each stack member does not...
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...Ports G1 and G2 receive the previous device's G1 and G2 port configuration. For example: • If a PowerConnect 3324 replaces a PowerConnect 3324, the new 24 10/100 BaseT ports receive the previous 24 10/100 BaseT port configuration. Ports G1 and G2... receive the previous device's G1 and G2 port configuration. • If a PowerConnect 3324 replaces PowerConnect 3348, then ports 1-24 10/100 BaseT receive the previous device's configuration for more or fewer ports than two... the inserted stack member. If a configuration is not stored, the device is reset.
...Ports G1 and G2 receive the previous device's G1 and G2 port configuration. For example: • If a PowerConnect 3324 replaces a PowerConnect 3324, the new 24 10/100 BaseT ports receive the previous 24 10/100 BaseT port configuration. Ports G1 and G2... receive the previous device's G1 and G2 port configuration. • If a PowerConnect 3324 replaces PowerConnect 3348, then ports 1-24 10/100 BaseT receive the previous device's configuration for more or fewer ports than two... the inserted stack member. If a configuration is not stored, the device is reset.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mode Button The Mode Button toggles between port activity and port duplex ...point, and TX is a mini GBIC module with two stacking connectors: RX and TX. Stacking Modules and Connectors PowerConnect 3324/3348 Stacking modules are connected to manually select the Stack Master and stack members. The Stack module is the upper... and stack members must be selected within 15 seconds, the device must be reset to the lower unit's TX. Stack ID Button The PowerConnect 3324/3348 front panel contains a Stack ID button that permits network administrators to port G2.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mode Button The Mode Button toggles between port activity and port duplex ...point, and TX is a mini GBIC module with two stacking connectors: RX and TX. Stacking Modules and Connectors PowerConnect 3324/3348 Stacking modules are connected to manually select the Stack Master and stack members. The Stack module is the upper... and stack members must be selected within 15 seconds, the device must be reset to the lower unit's TX. Stack ID Button The PowerConnect 3324/3348 front panel contains a Stack ID button that permits network administrators to port G2.
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If using 9600 baud rate does not result in viewing the device terminal, try another baud rate setting (the device may be set at a different baud rate). 3 Use an F2F Null Modem cable to connect the PC running the ASCII terminal to the device. 4 Insert the device's power cord into an electrical outlet to power up the device. The following screen is the default baud rate for new device. NOTE: 9600 is displayed SYSTEM RESET Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 61
If using 9600 baud rate does not result in viewing the device terminal, try another baud rate setting (the device may be set at a different baud rate). 3 Use an F2F Null Modem cable to connect the PC running the ASCII terminal to the device. 4 Insert the device's power cord into an electrical outlet to power up the device. The following screen is the default baud rate for new device. NOTE: 9600 is displayed SYSTEM RESET Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 61
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console> console> enable console# delete startup-config Startup file was deleted console# reload This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your current session. Do you want to device default settings use delete startup-config command at the privileged mode prompt (#), ...and reboot the device. Once device reloads-it is ready for configuration. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Jan-2000 01:01:13 %LINK-W-Down: 1/e22 01-Jan-2000 01:01:13 %LINK-W-Down: 1/e23 01-Jan-2000 01:01:13...
console> console> enable console# delete startup-config Startup file was deleted console# reload This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your current session. Do you want to device default settings use delete startup-config command at the privileged mode prompt (#), ...and reboot the device. Once device reloads-it is ready for configuration. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Jan-2000 01:01:13 %LINK-W-Down: 1/e22 01-Jan-2000 01:01:13 %LINK-W-Down: 1/e23 01-Jan-2000 01:01:13...
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...-2000 01:43:34 %STP-I-PORTSTATUS: Port 1/e1: STP status Forwarding 3 Enter the command configure at the console to port e1 in this example. SYSTEM RESET Remote Management Access To allow remote device management (Telnet, Web etc.) perform the following: 1 Enter the command enable at the console to enter the Configuration... a network connected to the device) using a CAT5 Cable, to enter the Privileged EXEC screen mode as follows: console> enable console# configure console(config)# Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 65
...-2000 01:43:34 %STP-I-PORTSTATUS: Port 1/e1: STP status Forwarding 3 Enter the command configure at the console to port e1 in this example. SYSTEM RESET Remote Management Access To allow remote device management (Telnet, Web etc.) perform the following: 1 Enter the command enable at the console to enter the Configuration... a network connected to the device) using a CAT5 Cable, to enter the Privileged EXEC screen mode as follows: console> enable console# configure console(config)# Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 65
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... within 15 seconds. 5 For each new member, open the existing ring and connect the new member's Stacking cable. After the device is reset, all stacking members. Expanding the Stack This section contains instructions for all unsaved configuration changes are lost. 1 Enter the CLI mode. Rebooting ... Unit IDs, see "Replacing Stack Members". For example, the Master Unit is stacked first, with Unit 2 directly below the Master Unit. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Select Unit 2 using the Stack ID button within 15 seconds. 1 Ensure that the stack is operating correctly. 2 Connect the lower...
... within 15 seconds. 5 For each new member, open the existing ring and connect the new member's Stacking cable. After the device is reset, all stacking members. Expanding the Stack This section contains instructions for all unsaved configuration changes are lost. 1 Enter the CLI mode. Rebooting ... Unit IDs, see "Replacing Stack Members". For example, the Master Unit is stacked first, with Unit 2 directly below the Master Unit. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Select Unit 2 using the Stack ID button within 15 seconds. 1 Ensure that the stack is operating correctly. 2 Connect the lower...
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The following message displays: console>reload This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your choice or press 'ESC' to continue (y/n)[n]? 3 Type Y. The device reboots. 4 Press or within 2 seconds. The Startup menu displays.... Menu Downloading the Software Using the Startup Menu The device software can be downloaded via the Startup menu accessed during the boot process. Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 77 The Startup Menu displays the following prompt displays: console> 2 Type reload. Startup Menu Functions From the Startup Menu, additional device ...
The following message displays: console>reload This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your choice or press 'ESC' to continue (y/n)[n]? 3 Type Y. The device reboots. 4 Press or within 2 seconds. The Startup menu displays.... Menu Downloading the Software Using the Startup Menu The device software can be downloaded via the Startup menu accessed during the boot process. Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 77 The Startup Menu displays the following prompt displays: console> 2 Type reload. Startup Menu Functions From the Startup Menu, additional device ...
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... the FLASH File The device configuration can be erased using the ASCII terminal. The Send File window is made. The time out periods can be reset using XMODEM. 6 Using any VT100 emulator, select the download file option. If the configuration is erased, all IP host parameters and parameters configured via CLI... if no selection is displayed. NOTE: The TFTP server must be pressed within 2 seconds in order to download the software. Click the Send button. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The or key must be reconfigured. 78 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e Po...
... the FLASH File The device configuration can be erased using the ASCII terminal. The Send File window is made. The time out periods can be reset using XMODEM. 6 Using any VT100 emulator, select the download file option. If the configuration is erased, all IP host parameters and parameters configured via CLI... if no selection is displayed. NOTE: The TFTP server must be pressed within 2 seconds in order to download the software. Click the Send button. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The or key must be reconfigured. 78 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e Po...
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...: Erasing flash blocks 1 - 1: Done. The Startup menu displays. The following message is reset. Password Recovery To recover an Access Method password: 1 Boot or reboot the device and press within 2 seconds. See "Contacting... Dell". Running Diagnostics Contact Dell technical support before using the CLI • Via the Dell OpenManage™ Switch Administrator 80 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e Po w e r C o n n e c t 3 3 2 4 / 3 3 4 8 S w i t c h Downloading...
...: Erasing flash blocks 1 - 1: Done. The Startup menu displays. The following message is reset. Password Recovery To recover an Access Method password: 1 Boot or reboot the device and press within 2 seconds. See "Contacting... Dell". Running Diagnostics Contact Dell technical support before using the CLI • Via the Dell OpenManage™ Switch Administrator 80 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e Po w e r C o n n e c t 3 3 2 4 / 3 3 4 8 S w i t c h Downloading...
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...: 2739187 bytes copied in 00:01:13 [hh:mm:ss] Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 81 The following is an example of the information which unit. ...one port on the Master unit. 2 Enter console# show bootvar to verify which image version is reset. indicates that displays: console# copy tftp://176.215.31.3/332448-10018.dos image Erasing file image-1...done... the device is an example of the information that ten packets were successfully transferred. The following is reset are displayed for all units. 4 Enter console# copy tftp://{tftp address}/{file name} image to ...
...: 2739187 bytes copied in 00:01:13 [hh:mm:ss] Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 81 The following is an example of the information which unit. ...one port on the Master unit. 2 Enter console# show bootvar to verify which image version is reset. indicates that displays: console# copy tftp://176.215.31.3/332448-10018.dos image Erasing file image-1...done... the device is an example of the information that ten packets were successfully transferred. The following is reset are displayed for all units. 4 Enter console# copy tftp://{tftp address}/{file name} image to ...
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... which Image files are active. The following message displays: This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your current session. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Enter console# copy tftp://50.1.1.2/332448-10018.dos unit://2/image. ... Po w e r C o n n e c t 3 3 2 4 / 3 3 4 8 S w i t c h unit: the //2/image indicates the Stacking member Unit ID to set the Image file that the device is reset. 8 Enter console# boot system unit 2 image-1. Downloading the Software Individually Using the CLI This section contains instructions for each stacking member: • from a TFTP server...
... which Image files are active. The following message displays: This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your current session. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Enter console# copy tftp://50.1.1.2/332448-10018.dos unit://2/image. ... Po w e r C o n n e c t 3 3 2 4 / 3 3 4 8 S w i t c h unit: the //2/image indicates the Stacking member Unit ID to set the Image file that the device is reset. 8 Enter console# boot system unit 2 image-1. Downloading the Software Individually Using the CLI This section contains instructions for each stacking member: • from a TFTP server...
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...device is reset. The following is an example of the information which software version is an example of the information that displays: console# copy tftp://176.215.31.3/332448-10018.dos image Erasing file image-1...done. The following is currently running on which unit. Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 ...4 Enter console# copy tftp://{tftp address}/{file name} image to copy the software to set the Image file that is active after the device is reset are displayed. Copy: 2739187 bytes copied in 00:01:13 [hh:mm:ss] 5 Enter console# boot system image-1 to the Master unit....
...device is reset. The following is an example of the information which software version is an example of the information that displays: console# copy tftp://176.215.31.3/332448-10018.dos image Erasing file image-1...done. The following is currently running on which unit. Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 ...4 Enter console# copy tftp://{tftp address}/{file name} image to copy the software to set the Image file that is active after the device is reset are displayed. Copy: 2739187 bytes copied in 00:01:13 [hh:mm:ss] 5 Enter console# boot system image-1 to the Master unit....
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... of the information which Image files are active. 9 Enter console# copy image unit://2/image. Downloading the Software Via the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator For instructions on downloading the software via the Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator, see "Managing Files". 84 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e Po w e r C o n n e c t 3 3 2 4 / 3 3 4 8 S w i t c h...Do you want to continue (y/n) [n] ? 13 Enter Y. The following message displays: This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your current session. The following message displays: This command will...
... of the information which Image files are active. 9 Enter console# copy image unit://2/image. Downloading the Software Via the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator For instructions on downloading the software via the Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator, see "Managing Files". 84 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e Po w e r C o n n e c t 3 3 2 4 / 3 3 4 8 S w i t c h...Do you want to continue (y/n) [n] ? 13 Enter Y. The following message displays: This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your current session. The following message displays: This command will...
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Adds new lists. Sorts table information. Prints the Network Management System page and/or table information. Displays the Neighbors List from the Neighbors Table page. Restores the device default settings. Attaches assorted lists to ACLs. Resets statistic counters. Adds ACLs. Creates Statistics charts on-the-fly. 96 Getting Started www.dell.com | support.dell.com Adds ACEs to interfaces.
Adds new lists. Sorts table information. Prints the Network Management System page and/or table information. Displays the Neighbors List from the Neighbors Table page. Restores the device default settings. Attaches assorted lists to ACLs. Resets statistic counters. Adds ACLs. Creates Statistics charts on-the-fly. 96 Getting Started www.dell.com | support.dell.com Adds ACEs to interfaces.
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... that allow network managers to configure device parameters, including: • Viewing the Asset Page • Viewing System Health Information • Viewing the Versions Page • Resetting the Device 104 Configuring System Infor mation To open the System page: • Click System in the Tree View. The System page opens. www...
... that allow network managers to configure device parameters, including: • Viewing the Asset Page • Viewing System Health Information • Viewing the Versions Page • Resetting the Device 104 Configuring System Infor mation To open the System page: • Click System in the Tree View. The System page opens. www...
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The format is month, day, year; www.dell.com | support.dell.com Asset Page The Asset page contains the following format: Day, Hour Minutes, and Seconds. The system time is displayed in the evening. • System .../02 is currently running. • MAC Address-Specifies the switch MAC address. • Sys Object ID-Identifies the OID of time since the last device reset. For example, 41 days 2 hours 22 minutes 15 seconds. • Unit No.-Indicates the stacking unit number. • Service Tag-Indicates the service reference number...
The format is month, day, year; www.dell.com | support.dell.com Asset Page The Asset page contains the following format: Day, Hour Minutes, and Seconds. The system time is displayed in the evening. • System .../02 is currently running. • MAC Address-Specifies the switch MAC address. • Sys Object ID-Identifies the OID of time since the last device reset. For example, 41 days 2 hours 22 minutes 15 seconds. • Unit No.-Indicates the stacking unit number. • Service Tag-Indicates the service reference number...