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... Package Contents 5 Front Panel Indicators 6 Power (POWER) LED 6 10/100/1000 Ports Link/Activity (SPD/LNK/ACT) LED 6 10/100/1000 Ports Duplex Mode/Collisions (FDX/HDX) LED 6 Connecting Devices 8 RJ-45 Switch Ports 8 SFP Port 8 Connecting Switches to Each Other 8 Connecting Switches to Systems 9 Class-of-Service 9 Mounting Kit Instructions 10 Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface 10 Installing the Switch in a Rack 10 Installing the Switch on a Wall 11 Technical Information 12 2 Troubleshooting 3 Getting Help Technical Assistance 17...
... Package Contents 5 Front Panel Indicators 6 Power (POWER) LED 6 10/100/1000 Ports Link/Activity (SPD/LNK/ACT) LED 6 10/100/1000 Ports Duplex Mode/Collisions (FDX/HDX) LED 6 Connecting Devices 8 RJ-45 Switch Ports 8 SFP Port 8 Connecting Switches to Each Other 8 Connecting Switches to Systems 9 Class-of-Service 9 Mounting Kit Instructions 10 Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface 10 Installing the Switch in a Rack 10 Installing the Switch on a Wall 11 Technical Information 12 2 Troubleshooting 3 Getting Help Technical Assistance 17...
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... 24-port switches • PowerConnect 26xx Switches CD • AC power cord Introduction 5 and half-duplex mode on all ports • Backpressure flow control in half-duplex operation • Collision detection on all ports • Auto MDI/MDIX • 4K MAC address entries supported • Comprehensive LED indicator panel to monitor overall switching condition • 19-inch rackmountable and wallmountable, standard 1U chassis • Internal power supply Package Contents Before you install a switch...
... 24-port switches • PowerConnect 26xx Switches CD • AC power cord Introduction 5 and half-duplex mode on all ports • Backpressure flow control in half-duplex operation • Collision detection on all ports • Auto MDI/MDIX • 4K MAC address entries supported • Comprehensive LED indicator panel to monitor overall switching condition • 19-inch rackmountable and wallmountable, standard 1U chassis • Internal power supply Package Contents Before you install a switch...
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... been established and data is being transmitted or received. • Blinking green - Power (POWER) LED • Green - A 10-Mbps or 100-Mbps link has been established, but no data is being transmitted or received. • Steady amber - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front Panel Indicators All 26xx switches contain two rows of LEDS that provide information about connection speed, data activity, and duplex operation mode. The switch is powered on the port. • Off...
... been established and data is being transmitted or received. • Blinking green - Power (POWER) LED • Green - A 10-Mbps or 100-Mbps link has been established, but no data is being transmitted or received. • Steady amber - www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front Panel Indicators All 26xx switches contain two rows of LEDS that provide information about connection speed, data activity, and duplex operation mode. The switch is powered on the port. • Off...
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... LEDs RJ-45 ports Connecting Devices SFP port RJ-45 Switch Ports RJ-45 connectors are located on the switch. NOTE: Ensure that is used for connecting devices at 1000-Mbps Gigabit Ethernet speed. These switching ports allow users to connect the switches to Each Other Each port supports Auto MDI and MDIX functionality. SFP Port On the 24-port switch, you can use the SFP port to connect to a switch or hub with other switches or hubs, each port can negotiate full- www.dell.com | support.dell.com...
... LEDs RJ-45 ports Connecting Devices SFP port RJ-45 Switch Ports RJ-45 connectors are located on the switch. NOTE: Ensure that is used for connecting devices at 1000-Mbps Gigabit Ethernet speed. These switching ports allow users to connect the switches to Each Other Each port supports Auto MDI and MDIX functionality. SFP Port On the 24-port switch, you can use the SFP port to connect to a switch or hub with other switches or hubs, each port can negotiate full- www.dell.com | support.dell.com...
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...-duplex mode. when transmitting the packet at the destination port. Cascading Switches Connecting Switches to Systems By connecting a switch to the two priority queues of each port, the two priority queues are part of the IEEE 802.1q tag that also defines VLAN memberships. Class-of cable used to connect PCs as well as other networking devices like hubs or routers to connect switches can form a small network. NOTE: Do not connect...
...-duplex mode. when transmitting the packet at the destination port. Cascading Switches Connecting Switches to Systems By connecting a switch to the two priority queues of each port, the two priority queues are part of the IEEE 802.1q tag that also defines VLAN memberships. Class-of cable used to connect PCs as well as other networking devices like hubs or routers to connect switches can form a small network. NOTE: Do not connect...
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....dell.com | support.dell.com Mounting Kit Instructions These switches come with mounting brackets and screws for rackmounting or wallmounting and rubber feet for stationing on any appropriate level surface that can safely support the weight of the switches and their attached cables. There must be installed in most other standard 19-inch racks and most telco two-post racks. Installing the Switch in a Rack The switch can be installed...
....dell.com | support.dell.com Mounting Kit Instructions These switches come with mounting brackets and screws for rackmounting or wallmounting and rubber feet for stationing on any appropriate level surface that can safely support the weight of the switches and their attached cables. There must be installed in most other standard 19-inch racks and most telco two-post racks. Installing the Switch in a Rack The switch can be installed...
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... attached device is not configured correctly, or it is not lighted. Reconnect the connector for link lengths. Basic Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Probable Cause Link LED is not powered on . Damaged cable. Ensure that you are terminated using Category 5 cable or better for link lengths. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 2-1. Try a known working cable. The cable is not securely connected to a different switch port. Mismatched duplex mode. Test any cables that the cables are using TIA 568A or 568B...
... attached device is not configured correctly, or it is not lighted. Reconnect the connector for link lengths. Basic Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Probable Cause Link LED is not powered on . Damaged cable. Ensure that you are terminated using Category 5 cable or better for link lengths. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 2-1. Try a known working cable. The cable is not securely connected to a different switch port. Mismatched duplex mode. Test any cables that the cables are using TIA 568A or 568B...
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... network to capacity. Link LED is no Ethernet traffic on the link. There is lighted and the Mismatched duplex mode. link. The LED blinks only when traffic is being passed to or sent from a device that any devices connected to the switch are set to the port. No action required. Basic Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Link LED is connected to automatically detect and set port speed and duplex settings. This can be normal link activity. Table...
... network to capacity. Link LED is no Ethernet traffic on the link. There is lighted and the Mismatched duplex mode. link. The LED blinks only when traffic is being passed to or sent from a device that any devices connected to the switch are set to the port. No action required. Basic Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Link LED is connected to automatically detect and set port speed and duplex settings. This can be normal link activity. Table...
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... any necessary procedures. You can access Dell Support at support.dell.com for help tools and information. If you cannot resolve the problem using the following services are not always available in the requested details to access help with installation and troubleshooting procedures. If you do not have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the...
... any necessary procedures. You can access Dell Support at support.dell.com for help tools and information. If you cannot resolve the problem using the following services are not always available in the requested details to access help with installation and troubleshooting procedures. If you do not have an Express Service Code, open the Dell Accessories folder, double-click the Express Service Code icon, and follow the...
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... Help www.dell.com | support.dell.com www.dell.com/la (Latin American countries) www.dell.ca (Canada only) • Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) ftp.dell.com/ Log in as user:anonymous, and use your e-mail address as your password. • Electronic Support Service support@us.dell.com apsupport@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only) support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) • Electronic Quote Service sales@dell.com apmarketing@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only) sales_canada@dell.com (Canada...
... Help www.dell.com | support.dell.com www.dell.com/la (Latin American countries) www.dell.ca (Canada only) • Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) ftp.dell.com/ Log in as user:anonymous, and use your e-mail address as your password. • Electronic Support Service support@us.dell.com apsupport@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only) support.jp.dell.com (Japan only) support.euro.dell.com (Europe only) • Electronic Quote Service sales@dell.com apmarketing@dell.com (Asian/Pacific countries only) sales_canada@dell.com (Canada...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Returns that the system documentation is available. CAUTION: Before servicing any of the preceding requirements will be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at or near the computer. NOTE: Toll-free numbers are listed. Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda Argentina...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Returns that the system documentation is available. CAUTION: Before servicing any of the preceding requirements will be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at or near the computer. NOTE: Toll-free numbers are listed. Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Anguilla Antigua and Barbuda Argentina...
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... Address Brazil Website: www.dell.com/br International Access Code: 00 Customer Support, Technical Support Country Code: 55 Tech Support Fax City Code: 51 Customer Care Fax Sales British Virgin Islands General Support Brunei Customer Technical Support (Penang, Malaysia) Country Code: 673 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales (Penang, Malaysia) Canada (North York, Ontario) Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatus International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (automated technical support...
... Address Brazil Website: www.dell.com/br International Access Code: 00 Customer Support, Technical Support Country Code: 55 Tech Support Fax City Code: 51 Customer Care Fax Sales British Virgin Islands General Support Brunei Customer Technical Support (Penang, Malaysia) Country Code: 673 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales (Penang, Malaysia) Canada (North York, Ontario) Online Order Status: www.dell.ca/ostatus International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (automated technical support...
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... Republic (Prague) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 420 City Code: 2 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Tech Support website: support.ap.dell.com/china Tech Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com Tech Support Fax Home and Small Business Technical Support Corporate Accounts Technical Support Customer Experience Home and Small Business Preferred Accounts Division Large Corporate Accounts GCP Large Corporate Accounts Key Accounts Large Corporate...
... Republic (Prague) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 420 City Code: 2 Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Tech Support website: support.ap.dell.com/china Tech Support E-mail: cn_support@dell.com Tech Support Fax Home and Small Business Technical Support Corporate Accounts Technical Support Customer Experience Home and Small Business Preferred Accounts Division Large Corporate Accounts GCP Large Corporate Accounts Key Accounts Large Corporate...
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... Switchboard (Home/Small Business) Dominica General Support Dominican Republic General Support Ecuador General Support El Salvador General Support Finland (Helsinki) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 990 E-mail: fin_support@dell.com Country Code: 358 City Code: 9 E-mail Support (servers): Nordic_support@dell.com Technical Support Technical Support Fax Relational Customer Care Home/Small Business Customer Care Fax Switchboard Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 7023 0182 7023 0184 3287 5505...
... Switchboard (Home/Small Business) Dominica General Support Dominican Republic General Support Ecuador General Support El Salvador General Support Finland (Helsinki) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 990 E-mail: fin_support@dell.com Country Code: 358 City Code: 9 E-mail Support (servers): Nordic_support@dell.com Technical Support Technical Support Fax Relational Customer Care Home/Small Business Customer Care Fax Switchboard Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 7023 0182 7023 0184 3287 5505...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Greece Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/gr/en/emaildell/ Country Code: 30 Technical Support Gold Technical Support Switchboard Sales Fax Grenada General Support Guatemala General Support Guyana General Support Hong Kong Website: support.ap.dell.com International Access Code: 001 E-mail: ap_support@dell.com Country Code: 852 Technical Support (Dimension™ ...
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... U.K. Sales (dial within U.K. Technical Support (dial within U.K. only) Ireland Sales U.K. only) Home User Customer Care Small Business Customer Care U.K. Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Ireland (Cherrywood) International Access Code: 16 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 Italy (Milan) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 39 City Code: 02 Jamaica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Technical Support U.K.
... U.K. Sales (dial within U.K. Technical Support (dial within U.K. only) Ireland Sales U.K. only) Home User Customer Care Small Business Customer Care U.K. Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Ireland (Cherrywood) International Access Code: 16 Country Code: 353 City Code: 1 Italy (Milan) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 39 City Code: 02 Jamaica Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Technical Support U.K.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Japan (Kawasaki) Website: support.jp.dell.com International Access Code: 001 Technical Support (servers) Country Code: 81 Technical Support outside of Japan (servers) City Code: 44 Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support (Dell Precision™, OptiPlex™, and Latitude™) Technical Support outside...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Japan (Kawasaki) Website: support.jp.dell.com International Access Code: 001 Technical Support (servers) Country Code: 81 Technical Support outside of Japan (servers) City Code: 44 Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support (Dell Precision™, OptiPlex™, and Latitude™) Technical Support outside...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Netherlands Antilles Netherlands (Amsterdam) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 31 City Code: 20 New Zealand International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 64 Nicaragua Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address General Support Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail (Technical Support): (Enterprise): nl_server_support@dell.com (Latitude): nl_latitude_support@dell.com (Inspiron): nl_inspiron_support@dell.com (Dimension): nl_dimension_support@dell.com (OptiPlex): ...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Netherlands Antilles Netherlands (Amsterdam) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 31 City Code: 20 New Zealand International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 64 Nicaragua Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address General Support Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail (Technical Support): (Enterprise): nl_server_support@dell.com (Latitude): nl_latitude_support@dell.com (Inspiron): nl_inspiron_support@dell.com (Dimension): nl_dimension_support@dell.com (OptiPlex): ...
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... Countries Customer Technical Support, Customer Service, and Sales (Penang, Malaysia) Spain (Madrid) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es/emaildell/ Country Code: 34 Home and Small Business City Code: 91 Technical Support Customer Care Sales Switchboard Fax Corporate Technical Support Customer Care Switchboard Fax Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 1-800-882-1521 toll-free: 1-877-270-4609...
... Countries Customer Technical Support, Customer Service, and Sales (Penang, Malaysia) Spain (Madrid) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: support.euro.dell.com/es/es/emaildell/ Country Code: 34 Home and Small Business City Code: 91 Technical Support Customer Care Sales Switchboard Fax Corporate Technical Support Customer Care Switchboard Fax Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers 1-800-882-1521 toll-free: 1-877-270-4609...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Turks and Caicos Islands U.K. (Bracknell) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 Uruguay Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers General Support toll-free: 1-866-540-3355 Website: support.euro.dell.com Customer Care website: support.euro.dell.com/uk/en/ECare/Form/Home.asp E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Technical Support (Corporate/Preferred...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Turks and Caicos Islands U.K. (Bracknell) International Access Code: 00 Country Code: 44 City Code: 1344 Uruguay Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and Toll-Free Numbers General Support toll-free: 1-866-540-3355 Website: support.euro.dell.com Customer Care website: support.euro.dell.com/uk/en/ECare/Form/Home.asp E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Technical Support (Corporate/Preferred...