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... helps you make better use of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. Models PowerConnect 2216, PowerConnect 2224, PowerConnect 2324 April 2004 Rev. A01 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, Axim, DellNet, and...
... helps you make better use of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. Models PowerConnect 2216, PowerConnect 2224, PowerConnect 2324 April 2004 Rev. A01 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, Axim, DellNet, and...
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... 12 Technical Information 13 2 Troubleshooting 3 Getting Help Technical Assistance 19 Online Services 19 AutoTech Service 20 Automated Order-Status Service 20 Technical Support Service 20 Dell Enterprise Training and Certification 21 Problems With Your Order 21 Contents 3
... 12 Technical Information 13 2 Troubleshooting 3 Getting Help Technical Assistance 19 Online Services 19 AutoTech Service 20 Automated Order-Status Service 20 Technical Support Service 20 Dell Enterprise Training and Certification 21 Problems With Your Order 21 Contents 3
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Figure 1-5. Figure 1-6. PowerConnect 2216 7 PowerConnect 2224 8 PowerConnect 2324 8 Cascading Switches 9 Small Workgroup 10 Large Workgroup 10 Brackets for Rack Installation 12 Brackets for Warranty Repair or Credit 21 Before You Call 22 Contacting Dell 22 Figures Figure 1-1. Figure 1-4. Tag-Based Prioritization 11 Specifications 13 Basic Troubleshooting 15 4 Contents Product Information 21 Returning Items for Wall Installation 13 Tables Table 1-1. Figure 1-7. Table 2-1. Figure 1-8. Table 1-2. Figure 1-2. Figure 1-3.
Figure 1-5. Figure 1-6. PowerConnect 2216 7 PowerConnect 2224 8 PowerConnect 2324 8 Cascading Switches 9 Small Workgroup 10 Large Workgroup 10 Brackets for Rack Installation 12 Brackets for Warranty Repair or Credit 21 Before You Call 22 Contacting Dell 22 Figures Figure 1-1. Figure 1-4. Tag-Based Prioritization 11 Specifications 13 Basic Troubleshooting 15 4 Contents Product Information 21 Returning Items for Wall Installation 13 Tables Table 1-1. Figure 1-7. Table 2-1. Figure 1-8. Table 1-2. Figure 1-2. Figure 1-3.
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... features: • Product specifications - or half-duplex mode and PAUSE frames. - PowerConnect 2224 • Provides 24 ports supporting 10/100Base-T Ethernet. • All ports support full- PowerConnect 2324 • Provides 24 ports supporting 10/100Base-T Ethernet and an additional 2 ports...Automatic negotiation for speed and full- Introduction Dell™ PowerConnect™ 22xx/23xx switches provide 10/100Base-T or 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit plug-and-play Fast Ethernet connectivity. or half-duplex mode and PAUSE frames. - PowerConnect 2216 • Provides 16 ports supporting 10...
... features: • Product specifications - or half-duplex mode and PAUSE frames. - PowerConnect 2224 • Provides 24 ports supporting 10/100Base-T Ethernet. • All ports support full- PowerConnect 2324 • Provides 24 ports supporting 10/100Base-T Ethernet and an additional 2 ports...Automatic negotiation for speed and full- Introduction Dell™ PowerConnect™ 22xx/23xx switches provide 10/100Base-T or 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit plug-and-play Fast Ethernet connectivity. or half-duplex mode and PAUSE frames. - PowerConnect 2216 • Provides 16 ports supporting 10...
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... Steady amber - Power (POWER) LED • Green - The switch is being transmitted or received. • Blinking green - www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Comprehensive LED indicator panel to monitor overall switching condition • 19-inch rackmountable and wallmountable, standard 1U chassis • ... Self-adhesive rubber pads for desktop installation • Kit for 19-inch rack installation • Kit for wallmount installation • PowerConnect 22xx/23xx Switches CD • AC power cord Front Panel Indicators All 22xx/23xx switches contain two rows of LEDS that provide ...
... Steady amber - Power (POWER) LED • Green - The switch is being transmitted or received. • Blinking green - www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Comprehensive LED indicator panel to monitor overall switching condition • 19-inch rackmountable and wallmountable, standard 1U chassis • ... Self-adhesive rubber pads for desktop installation • Kit for 19-inch rack installation • Kit for wallmount installation • PowerConnect 22xx/23xx Switches CD • AC power cord Front Panel Indicators All 22xx/23xx switches contain two rows of LEDS that provide ...
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... been established and data is operating in full-duplex mode. • Blinking green - Collisions are occurring on the port. • Off - No link established. Figure 1-1. PowerConnect 2216 COMMENT power LED FDX/HDX LEDs SPD/LNK/ACT LEDs RJ-45 ports Introduction 7 1000Base-T Ports Link/Activity (SPD/LNK/ACT) LED (2324 only) •...
... been established and data is operating in full-duplex mode. • Blinking green - Collisions are occurring on the port. • Off - No link established. Figure 1-1. PowerConnect 2216 COMMENT power LED FDX/HDX LEDs SPD/LNK/ACT LEDs RJ-45 ports Introduction 7 1000Base-T Ports Link/Activity (SPD/LNK/ACT) LED (2324 only) •...
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... operates in full duplex or half duplex. When cascading with more than one cable. Introduction 9 Connecting Switches to 10Base-T and 100Base-T devices on ports 1-16 (2216), ports 1-24 (2224, 2324) and 1000Base-T devices on uplink ports 25 and 26 on the 2324. Figure 1-4. Crossover or straight-through twisted-pair cable (see...
... operates in full duplex or half duplex. When cascading with more than one cable. Introduction 9 Connecting Switches to 10Base-T and 100Base-T devices on ports 1-16 (2216), ports 1-24 (2224, 2324) and 1000Base-T devices on uplink ports 25 and 26 on the 2324. Figure 1-4. Crossover or straight-through twisted-pair cable (see...
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... The switch supports tag-based prioritization following a Weighted Round Robin scheme. 10 Introduction For each port. Small Workgroup PowerConnect 2216, 2224, 2324 10/100Base-T PC PC Network Firewall Printer Router Figure 1-6. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Typical Deployments Figure 1-5. The eight levels of IEEE 802.1p priority are scheduled following the IEEE 802...
... The switch supports tag-based prioritization following a Weighted Round Robin scheme. 10 Introduction For each port. Small Workgroup PowerConnect 2216, 2224, 2324 10/100Base-T PC PC Network Firewall Printer Router Figure 1-6. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Typical Deployments Figure 1-5. The eight levels of IEEE 802.1p priority are scheduled following the IEEE 802...
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... switch on the flat surface and check for stationing on the switch if you are recommended to cable connectors. It can also be installed in Dell PowerEdge™ racks, which are part of the IEEE 802.1q tag that can be installed in the tag (that is part of all ports...
... switch on the flat surface and check for stationing on the switch if you are recommended to cable connectors. It can also be installed in Dell PowerEdge™ racks, which are part of the IEEE 802.1q tag that can be installed in the tag (that is part of all ports...
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... heating vents, nor should any area heating vent point toward the unit. • The location must be capable of the switch (see Figure 1-7). www.dell.com | support.dell.com To install the switch in a rack, complete the following steps: 1 Use the supplied screws to attach a mounting bracket to prevent heat buildup. 12...
... heating vents, nor should any area heating vent point toward the unit. • The location must be capable of the switch (see Figure 1-7). www.dell.com | support.dell.com To install the switch in a rack, complete the following steps: 1 Use the supplied screws to attach a mounting bracket to prevent heat buildup. 12...
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Technical Information Table 1-2. Brackets for Wall Installation 3 Place the switch against the wall and mark the wall through the holes of the brackets. 4 Drill holes in the wall for the brackets and install the appropriate mounting hardware (not supplied). 5 Place the switch against the wall so that the bracket holes align with the holes in the wall. 6 Insert and tighten the screws through each side of the mounting brackets. Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD IEEE 802.3 10Base-T IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX IEEE 802.3z/ab 1000Base-T IEEE 802.3x ...
Technical Information Table 1-2. Brackets for Wall Installation 3 Place the switch against the wall and mark the wall through the holes of the brackets. 4 Drill holes in the wall for the brackets and install the appropriate mounting hardware (not supplied). 5 Place the switch against the wall so that the bracket holes align with the holes in the wall. 6 Insert and tighten the screws through each side of the mounting brackets. Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD IEEE 802.3 10Base-T IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX IEEE 802.3z/ab 1000Base-T IEEE 802.3x ...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-2. Specifications (continued) Interface Power Supply PowerConnect 2216 PowerConnect 2224 PowerConnect 2324 Physical Dimensions PowerConnect 2216 PowerConnect 2224 PowerConnect 2324 Environmental Specifications Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating Relative Humidity Storage Relative Humidity RJ-45 connectors Supply voltage: 100-240 VAC Frequency: 50-60 Hz ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 1-2. Specifications (continued) Interface Power Supply PowerConnect 2216 PowerConnect 2224 PowerConnect 2324 Physical Dimensions PowerConnect 2216 PowerConnect 2224 PowerConnect 2324 Environmental Specifications Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating Relative Humidity Storage Relative Humidity RJ-45 connectors Supply voltage: 100-240 VAC Frequency: 50-60 Hz ...
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Link LED is not securely connected to a properly functioning and active power source. The cable is not lighted. Troubleshooting 15 Basic Troubleshooting Problem Power LED is connected to the switch or the attached device. Ensure that the connectors are fully inserted into the ports of the switch and the attached device. Table 2-1 describes general cluster problems you may encounter and the probable causes and solutions. Ensure that the power cable is no power to a power source. Corrective Action Confirm that the switch is not lighted. Table 2-1. ...
Link LED is not securely connected to a properly functioning and active power source. The cable is not lighted. Troubleshooting 15 Basic Troubleshooting Problem Power LED is connected to the switch or the attached device. Ensure that the connectors are fully inserted into the ports of the switch and the attached device. Table 2-1 describes general cluster problems you may encounter and the probable causes and solutions. Ensure that the power cable is no power to a power source. Corrective Action Confirm that the switch is not lighted. Table 2-1. ...
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...use a shorter cable. Bad switch port. The cable is operating properly. Move the connected device closer to ports 25 or 26 on a PowerConnect™ 2324 switch. A 10/100Base-T-capable device or 1000Base-T half-duplex device is connected to a different switch port. 16 Troubleshooting Basic ...connected to the switch are terminated using TIA 568A or 568B standards. Reconnect the connector for link lengths. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 2-1. Test the cable. Ensure that the cables are configured to automatically detect and set port speed and duplex settings...
...use a shorter cable. Bad switch port. The cable is operating properly. Move the connected device closer to ports 25 or 26 on a PowerConnect™ 2324 switch. A 10/100Base-T-capable device or 1000Base-T half-duplex device is connected to a different switch port. 16 Troubleshooting Basic ...connected to the switch are terminated using TIA 568A or 568B standards. Reconnect the connector for link lengths. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 2-1. Test the cable. Ensure that the cables are configured to automatically detect and set port speed and duplex settings...
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Basic Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Link speed LED indicates a lower Incorrect cable grade. Ensure that have limitations for 1000Base-T links. The cable's maximum distance has been exceeded. 10Base-T, 100Base-T, and 1000Base-T cables have kinks, sharp bends, or appear to capacity. There is lighted, but the activity (ACT) LED does not blink. FDX/HDX LED blinks frequently. Move the connected device closer to the port. Link LED is no Ethernet traffic on the No action required. The attached device is reaching its maximum ...
Basic Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Link speed LED indicates a lower Incorrect cable grade. Ensure that have limitations for 1000Base-T links. The cable's maximum distance has been exceeded. 10Base-T, 100Base-T, and 1000Base-T cables have kinks, sharp bends, or appear to capacity. There is lighted, but the activity (ACT) LED does not blink. FDX/HDX LED blinks frequently. Move the connected device closer to the port. Link LED is no Ethernet traffic on the No action required. The attached device is reaching its maximum ...
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... suite of the following addresses: • World Wide Web www.dell.com www.dell.com/ap/ (Asian/Pacific countries only) www.dell.com/jp (Japan only) www.euro.dell.com (Europe only) www.dell.com/la (Latin American countries) www.dell.ca (Canada only) Getting Help 19 If you with installation and ... with any necessary procedures. NOTE: Call technical support from a phone near or at the system so that technical support can access Dell Support at support.dell.com for help tools and information. Call your region on availability. NOTE: Some of online services available at...
... suite of the following addresses: • World Wide Web www.dell.com www.dell.com/ap/ (Asian/Pacific countries only) www.dell.com/jp (Japan only) www.euro.dell.com (Europe only) www.dell.com/la (Latin American countries) www.dell.ca (Canada only) Getting Help 19 If you with installation and ... with any necessary procedures. NOTE: Call technical support from a phone near or at the system so that technical support can access Dell Support at support.dell.com for help tools and information. Call your region on availability. NOTE: Some of online services available at...
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... Order-Status Service To check on your order. See the contact information for the information needed to locate and report on the status of any Dell™ products that correspond to your region. You can call AutoTech, use your touch-tone telephone to select the subjects that you have ordered, you...
... Order-Status Service To check on your order. See the contact information for the information needed to locate and report on the status of any Dell™ products that correspond to your region. You can call AutoTech, use your touch-tone telephone to select the subjects that you have ordered, you...
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...items being returned (such as power cables, media such as CDs and diskettes, and guides) if the return is available; see www.dell.com/training for paying shipping expenses. For the telephone number to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently... in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. Collect-ondelivery (C.O.D.) packages are missing any of loss during shipment to you. To contact Dell's technical support service, see "Before You Call" and then see the contact information for your invoice or packing slip available when you call...
...items being returned (such as power cables, media such as CDs and diskettes, and guides) if the return is available; see www.dell.com/training for paying shipping expenses. For the telephone number to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently... in the original (or equivalent) packing materials. Collect-ondelivery (C.O.D.) packages are missing any of loss during shipment to you. To contact Dell's technical support service, see "Before You Call" and then see the contact information for your invoice or packing slip available when you call...
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... country, find the appropriate country section in the table below. Ensure that the system documentation is available. Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following table. You may be asked to relay detailed information during operations, or ...to use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (technical support) • premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational, government, healthcare, and medium/large business customers, including Premier, Platinum,...
... country, find the appropriate country section in the table below. Ensure that the system documentation is available. Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following table. You may be asked to relay detailed information during operations, or ...to use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (technical support) • premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational, government, healthcare, and medium/large business customers, including Premier, Platinum,...
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... Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Australia (Sydney) E-mail (Australia): au_tech_support@dell.com International Access Code: 0011 E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.com Country Code: 61 Home and Small Business City Code: 2 Government and Business Preferred Accounts... Division (PAD) Customer Care Corporate Sales Transaction Sales Fax Austria (Vienna) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 900 E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.com Country Code: 43 Home/Small Business Sales City Code: 1 Home/Small Business Fax Home/Small...
... Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Australia (Sydney) E-mail (Australia): au_tech_support@dell.com International Access Code: 0011 E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.com Country Code: 61 Home and Small Business City Code: 2 Government and Business Preferred Accounts... Division (PAD) Customer Care Corporate Sales Transaction Sales Fax Austria (Vienna) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 900 E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.com Country Code: 43 Home/Small Business Sales City Code: 1 Home/Small Business Fax Home/Small...