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Contents 1 Introduction 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 ... 11 Technical Information 12 2 Troubleshooting 3 Getting Help Technical Assistance 17 Online Services 17 AutoTech Service 18 Automated Order-Status Service 18 Technical Support Service 19 Dell Enterprise Training and Certification 19 Problems With Your Order 19 Product Information 19 Contents 3
Contents 1 Introduction 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 ... 11 Technical Information 12 2 Troubleshooting 3 Getting Help Technical Assistance 17 Online Services 17 AutoTech Service 18 Automated Order-Status Service 18 Technical Support Service 19 Dell Enterprise Training and Certification 19 Problems With Your Order 19 Product Information 19 Contents 3
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...19-inch rackmountable and wallmountable, standard 1U chassis • Internal power supply Package Contents Before you install a switch, verify that your package contains the following features: • 10/100/1000-Mbps switch ports - 8 ports (PowerConnect 2608) - 16 ports (PowerConnect 2616) - 24 ports, including one combination RJ-45/small form ... 802.3x PAUSE frames flow control in full-duplex operation • Automatic negotiation for wallmount installation of 16- 1 Introduction Dell™ PowerConnect™ 26xx switches provide 10/100/1000-Mbps Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.
...19-inch rackmountable and wallmountable, standard 1U chassis • Internal power supply Package Contents Before you install a switch, verify that your package contains the following features: • 10/100/1000-Mbps switch ports - 8 ports (PowerConnect 2608) - 16 ports (PowerConnect 2616) - 24 ports, including one combination RJ-45/small form ... 802.3x PAUSE frames flow control in full-duplex operation • Automatic negotiation for wallmount installation of 16- 1 Introduction Dell™ PowerConnect™ 26xx switches provide 10/100/1000-Mbps Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.
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... received. • Off - A 10-Mbps or 100-Mbps link has been established and data is not powered on. 10/100/1000 Ports Link/Activity (SPD/LNK/ACT) LED • Steady green - Power (POWER) LED • Green - Collisions are occurring on . • Off - The switch is being transmitted ... 10-Mbps or 100-Mbps link has been established, but no data is being transmitted or received. • Blinking 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 ...
... received. • Off - A 10-Mbps or 100-Mbps link has been established and data is not powered on. 10/100/1000 Ports Link/Activity (SPD/LNK/ACT) LED • Steady green - Power (POWER) LED • Green - Collisions are occurring on . • Off - The switch is being transmitted ... 10-Mbps or 100-Mbps link has been established, but no data is being transmitted or received. • Blinking 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 ...
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PowerConnect 2624 power LED FDX/HDX LEDs SPD/LNK/ACT LEDs RJ-45 ports Connecting Devices SFP port RJ-45 Switch Ports RJ-45 connectors are located on ... twisted-pair cable (see Figure 1-4). 8 Introduction and half-duplex modes automatically. When cascading with other switches or hubs, each port can negotiate full- www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-3. However, using the SFP port disables the RJ-45 connector of the switch. Connecting Switches to 10Base-T, 100Base-TX and 1000Base-T devices.
PowerConnect 2624 power LED FDX/HDX LEDs SPD/LNK/ACT LEDs RJ-45 ports Connecting Devices SFP port RJ-45 Switch Ports RJ-45 connectors are located on ... twisted-pair cable (see Figure 1-4). 8 Introduction and half-duplex modes automatically. When cascading with other switches or hubs, each port can negotiate full- www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-3. However, using the SFP port disables the RJ-45 connector of the switch. Connecting Switches to 10Base-T, 100Base-TX and 1000Base-T devices.
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... proper ventilation. Allow at least 5.1 cm (2 inches) on each side for proper ventilation and 12.7 cm (5 inches) at the back for power cable clearance. 2 Attach rubber feet on each side of the switch (see Figure 1-5). 10 Introduction NOTE: Do not install rubber feet on ...a flat surface. To install the switch in Dell PowerEdge™ racks, which are recommended to cable connectors. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mounting Kit Instructions These switches come with mounting brackets and screws for rackmounting or wallmounting and...
... proper ventilation. Allow at least 5.1 cm (2 inches) on each side for proper ventilation and 12.7 cm (5 inches) at the back for power cable clearance. 2 Attach rubber feet on each side of the switch (see Figure 1-5). 10 Introduction NOTE: Do not install rubber feet on ...a flat surface. To install the switch in Dell PowerEdge™ racks, which are recommended to cable connectors. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mounting Kit Instructions These switches come with mounting brackets and screws for rackmounting or wallmounting and...
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...of supporting the switch. • Allow at least 5.1 cm (2 inches) on each side for proper ventilation and 12.7 cm (5 inches) at the back for power cable clearance. • The location must reach an outlet. 2 Use the supplied screws to attach a mounting bracket to prevent heat buildup. • Do not... locate the switch where there may be data or electrical cabling located directly behind the unit. • The power cable must not be located in the rack. 4 Insert and tighten two screws appropriate for Rack Installation 2 Install the cage nuts onto the mounting...
...of supporting the switch. • Allow at least 5.1 cm (2 inches) on each side for proper ventilation and 12.7 cm (5 inches) at the back for power cable clearance. • The location must reach an outlet. 2 Use the supplied screws to attach a mounting bracket to prevent heat buildup. • Do not... locate the switch where there may be data or electrical cabling located directly behind the unit. • The power cable must not be located in the rack. 4 Insert and tighten two screws appropriate for Rack Installation 2 Install the cage nuts onto the mounting...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-6. 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 Flow Control IEEE 802.3p Priority Interface RJ-45 connectors; one SFP connector available on 24-port switch Power Supply 100...
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-6. 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 Flow Control IEEE 802.3p Priority Interface RJ-45 connectors; one SFP connector available on 24-port switch Power Supply 100...
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2 Troubleshooting This section provides troubleshooting information for your switch. Troubleshooting 15 There is securely connected to the switch and to a power source. Ensure that the switch is not lighted. Table 2-1 describes general cluster problems you may encounter and the probable causes and solutions. Table 2-1. Basic Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Power LED is connected to the switch. Corrective Action Confirm that the power cable is no power to a properly functioning and active power source.
2 Troubleshooting This section provides troubleshooting information for your switch. Troubleshooting 15 There is securely connected to the switch and to a power source. Ensure that the switch is not lighted. Table 2-1 describes general cluster problems you may encounter and the probable causes and solutions. Table 2-1. Basic Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Power LED is connected to the switch. Corrective Action Confirm that the power cable is no power to a properly functioning and active power source.
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...kinks, sharp bends, or appear to automatically detect and set port speed and duplex settings. Test the cable. Bad switch port. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 2-1. The cable is not lighted. Corrective Action Ensure that all 10Base-T and 100Base-T links, or Category 5e for the ... cable grade. Move the connected device closer to a different switch port. Ensure that the attached device is not powered on . The attached device is not configured correctly, or it is powered on . Ensure that you are fully inserted into the ports of the switch and the attached device.
...kinks, sharp bends, or appear to automatically detect and set port speed and duplex settings. Test the cable. Bad switch port. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 2-1. The cable is not lighted. Corrective Action Ensure that all 10Base-T and 100Base-T links, or Category 5e for the ... cable grade. Move the connected device closer to a different switch port. Ensure that the attached device is not powered on . The attached device is not configured correctly, or it is powered on . Ensure that you are fully inserted into the ports of the switch and the attached device.
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...original (or equivalent) packing materials. This service may not be returned in all items being returned (such as power cables, media such as follows: 1 Call Dell to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently on the outside of the invoice... reason for more information. Collect-ondelivery (C.O.D.) packages are responsible for paying shipping expenses. Problems With Your Order If you need information about Dell hardware. See the contact information for repair or credit, as CDs and diskettes, and guides) if the return is available 24 hours ...
...original (or equivalent) packing materials. This service may not be returned in all items being returned (such as power cables, media such as follows: 1 Call Dell to obtain a Return Material Authorization Number, and write it clearly and prominently on the outside of the invoice... reason for more information. Collect-ondelivery (C.O.D.) packages are responsible for paying shipping expenses. Problems With Your Order If you need information about Dell hardware. See the contact information for repair or credit, as CDs and diskettes, and guides) if the return is available 24 hours ...