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... 88 Understanding the Interface 88 Tree View 89 Device View 90 Device Representation 90 Using the Switch Administrator Buttons 92 Information Buttons 93 About PageDevice Management Buttons 95 Using the CLI 97 Command Mode 97 User EXEC Mode 97 Privileged EXEC Mode ... 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
... 88 Understanding the Interface 88 Tree View 89 Device View 90 Device Representation 90 Using the Switch Administrator Buttons 92 Information Buttons 93 About PageDevice Management Buttons 95 Using the CLI 97 Command Mode 97 User EXEC Mode 97 Privileged EXEC Mode ... 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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Device software is reset. The Unit ID is essential to a stack. PowerConnect 3324/3348 stacking architecture provides dynamic learning for each stack member. If the stacking module is inserted in the event of: • Unit Failure ...be configured from ports belonging to different stack members, or configure port mirroring from a second stack member to operate. PowerConnect 3324/3348 stacks provide across-the-stack Layer 2 functionality including: • Switching • Trunking • Port Mirroring • VLANs For example, VLANs can be inserted into port G2 for the...
Device software is reset. The Unit ID is essential to a stack. PowerConnect 3324/3348 stacking architecture provides dynamic learning for each stack member. If the stacking module is inserted in the event of: • Unit Failure ...be configured from ports belonging to different stack members, or configure port mirroring from a second stack member to operate. PowerConnect 3324/3348 stacks provide across-the-stack Layer 2 functionality including: • Switching • Trunking • Port Mirroring • VLANs For example, VLANs can be inserted into port G2 for the...
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NOTE: Stack configuration for the stack configuration. Configuration Handling In a PowerConnect 3324/3348 operative stack, the stack master is responsible for all configured ports is saved, even if the stack is reset and/or the ports are no longer present. Each port in the stack has a.../3348 stack master, including: • Saving to the FLASH. • Uploading Configuration files to an external TFTP Server. • Downloading Configuration files from the stack, and then replaced with the same Unit ID, or a master unit is written in the Dell OpenManage™ Switch Administrator...
NOTE: Stack configuration for the stack configuration. Configuration Handling In a PowerConnect 3324/3348 operative stack, the stack master is responsible for all configured ports is saved, even if the stack is reset and/or the ports are no longer present. Each port in the stack has a.../3348 stack master, including: • Saving to the FLASH. • Uploading Configuration files to an external TFTP Server. • Downloading Configuration files from the stack, and then replaced with the same Unit ID, or a master unit is written in the Dell OpenManage™ Switch Administrator...
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... not stored, the device is connected to the master unit's configuration. Rearranging Stacks The stacking order can be changed , and the stack is reset. The stack configuration is stored in a stack, the stack recovers from the disconnection as follows: • If the stack is disconnected for...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 minutes, the entire stack...
... not stored, the device is connected to the master unit's configuration. Rearranging Stacks The stacking order can be changed , and the stack is reset. The stack configuration is stored in a stack, the stack recovers from the disconnection as follows: • If the stack is disconnected for...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 minutes, the entire stack...
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...other stacking units using a stacking cable connection. Stack ID Button The PowerConnect 3324/3348 front panel contains a Stack ID button that permits network administrators to the lower unit's TX. The module is 4. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mode Button The Mode Button toggles between port activity and port... duplex settings. NOTE: The Stack Master and stack members must be selected within 15 seconds, the device must be reset to port G2. Master units receive ...
...other stacking units using a stacking cable connection. Stack ID Button The PowerConnect 3324/3348 front panel contains a Stack ID button that permits network administrators to the lower unit's TX. The module is 4. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mode Button The Mode Button toggles between port activity and port... duplex settings. NOTE: The Stack Master and stack members must be selected within 15 seconds, the device must be reset to port G2. Master units receive ...
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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> enable console# delete startup-config Startup file was deleted console# reload This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your current session. y 64 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 Device Default Settings To return to continue (y/n) [n] ? www.dell.com | support.dell.com Jan-2000 01:01:13 %LINK-W-Down: 1/e22 01-Jan-2000 01:01:13...
...> console> enable console# delete startup-config Startup file was deleted console# reload This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your current session. y 64 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 Device Default Settings To return to continue (y/n) [n] ? www.dell.com | support.dell.com Jan-2000 01:01:13 %LINK-W-Down: 1/e22 01-Jan-2000 01:01:13...
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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 port e1 in ... via a network connected to the device) using a CAT5 Cable, to enter the Configuration screen mode as follows: console> enable console# configure console(config)# Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 65
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 port e1 in ... via a network connected to the device) using a CAT5 Cable, to enter the Configuration screen mode as follows: console> enable console# configure console(config)# Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 65
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... units according to the additional stacking Member unit. 3 Plug in new stacking unit. For example, the Master Unit is reset, all stacking members. For information on replacing stacking members and reassigning Unit IDs, see "Replacing Stack Members". To expand .... 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for adding stacking members. The device reboots. 76 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 www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Select Unit 2 using the Stack ID button within 15 seconds. 5 For each new member, open the existing ring and connect the new member...
... units according to the additional stacking Member unit. 3 Plug in new stacking unit. For example, the Master Unit is reset, all stacking members. For information on replacing stacking members and reassigning Unit IDs, see "Replacing Stack Members". To expand .... 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for adding stacking members. The device reboots. 76 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 www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Select Unit 2 using the Stack ID button within 15 seconds. 5 For each new member, open the existing ring and connect the new member...
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... process. The device reboots. 4 Press or within 2 seconds. 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. Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 77 To begin downloading the software from the CLI mode: 1 Enter the CLI mode. Startup Menu Functions...
... process. The device reboots. 4 Press or within 2 seconds. 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. Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 77 To begin downloading the software from the CLI mode: 1 Enter the CLI mode. Startup Menu Functions...
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The following prompt displays: Downloading code using the ASCII terminal. NOTE: The TFTP server must be reset using the CLI. 5 Type 1. Click the Send button. The time out periods can be reconfigured. 78 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 Send File Window 7 Enter the file ...beginning to display the Startup menu. The software is made. NOTE: The device times out after 35 seconds if no selection is downloaded. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The or key must be pressed within 2 seconds in order to download the software.
The following prompt displays: Downloading code using the ASCII terminal. NOTE: The TFTP server must be reset using the CLI. 5 Type 1. Click the Send button. The time out periods can be reconfigured. 78 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 Send File Window 7 Enter the file ...beginning to display the Startup menu. The software is made. NOTE: The device times out after 35 seconds if no selection is downloaded. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The or key must be pressed within 2 seconds in order to download the software.
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...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 The Startup menu displays. NOTE: To ensure device security, redefine the Console Access Method passwords. See "Contacting Dell". The... access method is displayed: Erasing flash blocks 1 - 1: Done. The following methods: • Sequentially using the CLI • Individually using this option. Password Recovery To recover an Access Method password: 1 Boot or reboot the device and press within 2 seconds. The following message is reset...
...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 The Startup menu displays. NOTE: To ensure device security, redefine the Console Access Method passwords. See "Contacting Dell". The... access method is displayed: Erasing flash blocks 1 - 1: Done. The following methods: • Sequentially using the CLI • Individually using this option. Password Recovery To recover an Access Method password: 1 Boot or reboot the device and press within 2 seconds. The following message is reset...
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Copy: 2739187 bytes copied in 00:01:13 [hh:mm:ss] Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 81 The file is copied but does not become active until the file is selected as the Active Image file after the device is reset are displayed. NOTE: Each ! The following is an example of the information which.... The following is an example of the information which unit. Downloading the Software Sequentially Using the CLI 1 Ensure that is active after the device is reset.
Copy: 2739187 bytes copied in 00:01:13 [hh:mm:ss] Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 81 The file is copied but does not become active until the file is selected as the Active Image file after the device is reset are displayed. NOTE: Each ! The following is an example of the information which.... The following is an example of the information which unit. Downloading the Software Sequentially Using the CLI 1 Ensure that is active after the device is reset.
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...set the Image file that the device is copied. The device reboots. 11 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to continue (y/n) [n]? 10 Enter Y. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Enter console# copy tftp://50.1.1.2/332448-10018.dos unit://2/image. unit: the //2/image indicates the Stacking member Unit ID to which Image files...Member Units 82 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 This indicates that is used after the reboot. 9 Enter console# reload. The following message displays: This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your current session.
...set the Image file that the device is copied. The device reboots. 11 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to continue (y/n) [n]? 10 Enter Y. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Enter console# copy tftp://50.1.1.2/332448-10018.dos unit://2/image. unit: the //2/image indicates the Stacking member Unit ID to which Image files...Member Units 82 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 This indicates that is used after the reboot. 9 Enter console# reload. The following message displays: This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your current session.
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1 Ensure that is used after the device is reset. The following is an example of the information which displays: Unit Active image Selected for next boot 1 image-2 image...the information that displays: console# copy tftp://176.215.31.3/332448-10018.dos image Erasing file image-1...done. The following is reset are displayed. The file is copied, but does not become active until the file is selected as the Active Image file...Master unit. 2 Enter console# show version to at least one port on each unit. The following is reset. Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 83
1 Ensure that is used after the device is reset. The following is an example of the information which displays: Unit Active image Selected for next boot 1 image-2 image...the information that displays: console# copy tftp://176.215.31.3/332448-10018.dos image Erasing file image-1...done. The following is reset are displayed. The file is copied, but does not become active until the file is selected as the Active Image file...Master unit. 2 Enter console# show version to at least one port on each unit. The following is reset. Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 83
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.... 14 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to continue (y/n) [n] ? 7 Enter Y. 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 The following message displays: This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your current session. The following message displays: This...
.... 14 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to continue (y/n) [n] ? 7 Enter Y. 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 The following message displays: This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your current session. The following message displays: This...
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Resets statistic counters. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Adds ACEs to interfaces. Adds ACLs. Attaches assorted lists to ACLs. Displays the Neighbors List from the Neighbors Table page. Prints the Network Management System page and/or table information. Sorts table information. Restores the device default settings. Creates Statistics charts on-the-fly. 96 Getting Started Adds new lists.
Resets statistic counters. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Adds ACEs to interfaces. Adds ACLs. Attaches assorted lists to ACLs. Displays the Neighbors List from the Neighbors Table page. Prints the Network Management System page and/or table information. Sorts table information. Restores the device default settings. Creates Statistics charts on-the-fly. 96 Getting Started Adds new lists.
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The System page opens. To open the System page: • Click System in the Tree View. www.dell.com | support.dell.com This section provides information about defining system parameters including security features, downloading device software, and resetting the device. System Page Defining General Device Information The General page contains links to pages that...
The System page opens. To open the System page: • Click System in the Tree View. www.dell.com | support.dell.com This section provides information about defining system parameters including security features, downloading device software, and resetting the device. System Page Defining General Device Information The General page contains links to pages that...
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.../02 is month, day, year; The system time is currently running. • MAC Address-Specifies the switch MAC address. • Sys Object ID-Identifies the OID of time since the last device reset. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Asset Page The Asset page contains the following format: Day, Hour Minutes, and Seconds. For...
.../02 is month, day, year; The system time is currently running. • MAC Address-Specifies the switch MAC address. • Sys Object ID-Identifies the OID of time since the last device reset. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Asset Page The Asset page contains the following format: Day, Hour Minutes, and Seconds. For...