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... 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 Online Services 17 AutoTech Service 18 Automated Order-Status Service 18 Technical Support Service 19 Dell Enterprise Training and Certification 19 Problems...
... 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 Online Services 17 AutoTech Service 18 Automated Order-Status Service 18 Technical Support Service 19 Dell Enterprise Training and Certification 19 Problems...
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Figure 1-5. PowerConnect 2608 7 PowerConnect 2616 7 PowerConnect 2624 8 Cascading Switches 9 Brackets for Rack Installation 11 Brackets for Warranty Repair or Credit 19 Before You Call 20 Contacting Dell 20 Figures Figure 1-1. Table 1-2. Figure 1-3. Table 2-1. Figure 1-6. Tag-Based Prioritization 9 Specifications 12 Basic Troubleshooting 15 4 Contents Figure 1-4. Returning Items for Wall Installation 12 Tables Table 1-1. Figure 1-2.
Figure 1-5. PowerConnect 2608 7 PowerConnect 2616 7 PowerConnect 2624 8 Cascading Switches 9 Brackets for Rack Installation 11 Brackets for Warranty Repair or Credit 19 Before You Call 20 Contacting Dell 20 Figures Figure 1-1. Table 1-2. Figure 1-3. Table 2-1. Figure 1-6. Tag-Based Prioritization 9 Specifications 12 Basic Troubleshooting 15 4 Contents Figure 1-4. Returning Items for Wall Installation 12 Tables Table 1-1. Figure 1-2.
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... 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 factor (SFP) port (PowerConnect 2624) • Complies with IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, ...switches have the following items: • Switch • Self-adhesive rubber pads for desktop installation • Kit for 19-inch rack installation • Kit for speed and full- and 24-port switches • PowerConnect 26xx Switches CD • AC power cord Introduction 5 1 Introduction Dell™ PowerConnect™ 26xx switches...
... 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 factor (SFP) port (PowerConnect 2624) • Complies with IEEE 802.3 10Base-T, ...switches have the following items: • Switch • Self-adhesive rubber pads for desktop installation • Kit for 19-inch rack installation • Kit for speed and full- and 24-port switches • PowerConnect 26xx Switches CD • AC power cord Introduction 5 1 Introduction Dell™ PowerConnect™ 26xx switches...
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...in half-duplex mode. 6 Introduction The port is being transmitted or received. • Off - 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 being transmitted or received. • Steady amber - No link established. 10/100/1000 Ports Duplex Mode/...
...in half-duplex mode. 6 Introduction The port is being transmitted or received. • Off - 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 being transmitted or received. • Steady amber - No link established. 10/100/1000 Ports Duplex Mode/...
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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 the switch. NOTE: Ensure that is used for connecting devices at 1000-Mbps Gigabit Ethernet speed. and half-duplex modes...Category 5E (CAT 5E) cabling is more than 100 meters away. Connecting Switches to 10Base-T, 100Base-TX and 1000Base-T devices. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-3. These switching ports allow users to connect the switches to Each Other Each port supports Auto MDI and MDIX functionality. When ...
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 the switch. NOTE: Ensure that is used for connecting devices at 1000-Mbps Gigabit Ethernet speed. and half-duplex modes...Category 5E (CAT 5E) cabling is more than 100 meters away. Connecting Switches to 10Base-T, 100Base-TX and 1000Base-T devices. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-3. These switching ports allow users to connect the switches to Each Other Each port supports Auto MDI and MDIX functionality. When ...
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...1-4. The eight levels of IEEE 802.1p priority are part of the IEEE 802.1q tag that also defines VLAN memberships. The switches will preserve the full tag information-including packet priority and VLAN ID- Introduction 9 Using multiple cables to operate in the tag ... each port, the two priority queues are scheduled following the IEEE 802.1p standard. Cascading Switches Connecting Switches to Systems By connecting a switch to the two priority queues of -Service The switch supports tag-based prioritization following a Weighted Round Robin scheme. NOTE: Do not connect two...
...1-4. The eight levels of IEEE 802.1p priority are part of the IEEE 802.1q tag that also defines VLAN memberships. The switches will preserve the full tag information-including packet priority and VLAN ID- Introduction 9 Using multiple cables to operate in the tag ... each port, the two priority queues are scheduled following the IEEE 802.1p standard. Cascading Switches Connecting Switches to Systems By connecting a switch to the two priority queues of -Service The switch supports tag-based prioritization following a Weighted Round Robin scheme. NOTE: Do not connect two...
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...can be installed in most other standard 19-inch racks and most telco two-post racks. www.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 the bottom... 2 Attach rubber feet on each side of the switches and their attached cables. Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface The switch can safely support the weight of the switch (see Figure 1-5). 10 Introduction There must be installed in Dell PowerEdge™ racks, which are recommended to cable ...
...can be installed in most other standard 19-inch racks and most telco two-post racks. www.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 the bottom... 2 Attach rubber feet on each side of the switches and their attached cables. Installing the Switch on a Flat Surface The switch can safely support the weight of the switch (see Figure 1-5). 10 Introduction There must be installed in Dell PowerEdge™ racks, which are recommended to cable ...
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... any area heating vent point toward the unit. • The location must be ventilated 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 reach an outlet. 2 Use the supplied... screws to attach a mounting bracket to each of the switch (see Figure 1-6). Installing the Switch on a Wall To mount the switch on each side for proper ventilation and 12.7 cm (5 inches) at the back for power cable clearance. • The...
... any area heating vent point toward the unit. • The location must be ventilated 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 reach an outlet. 2 Use the supplied... screws to attach a mounting bracket to each of the switch (see Figure 1-6). Installing the Switch on a Wall To mount the switch on each side for proper ventilation and 12.7 cm (5 inches) at the back for power cable clearance. • The...
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...IEEE 802.3z/ab 1000Base-T IEEE 802.3x Flow Control IEEE 802.3p Priority Interface RJ-45 connectors; 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... bracket holes align with the holes in the wall. 6 Insert and tighten the screws through each of the mounting brackets. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-6. Technical Information Table 1-2. one SFP connector available on 24-port switch Power Supply 100-240 VAC/5060 Hz universal input 12 Introduction
...IEEE 802.3z/ab 1000Base-T IEEE 802.3x Flow Control IEEE 802.3p Priority Interface RJ-45 connectors; 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... bracket holes align with the holes in the wall. 6 Insert and tighten the screws through each of the mounting brackets. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-6. Technical Information Table 1-2. one SFP connector available on 24-port switch Power Supply 100-240 VAC/5060 Hz universal input 12 Introduction
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Table 1-2. Specifications (continued) Physical Dimensions 24-port switch 16-port switch 8-port switch Environmental Specifications Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity 330 x 228 x 44 mm (W x D x H) 13 x 9 x 1.7 inches 330 x 228 x 44 mm (W x D x H) 13 x 9 x 1.7 inches 266 x 162 x 44 mm (W x D x H) 10.5 x 6.4 x 1.7 inches 0º to 40ºC (32º to 104ºF) -20º to 70ºC (-4º to 158ºF) 10 to 90% RH 10 to 95% RH Introduction 13
Table 1-2. Specifications (continued) Physical Dimensions 24-port switch 16-port switch 8-port switch Environmental Specifications Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity 330 x 228 x 44 mm (W x D x H) 13 x 9 x 1.7 inches 330 x 228 x 44 mm (W x D x H) 13 x 9 x 1.7 inches 266 x 162 x 44 mm (W x D x H) 10.5 x 6.4 x 1.7 inches 0º to 40ºC (32º to 104ºF) -20º to 70ºC (-4º to 158ºF) 10 to 90% RH 10 to 95% RH Introduction 13
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There is securely connected to the switch and to the switch. 2 Troubleshooting This section provides troubleshooting information for your switch. Basic Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Power LED is connected to a properly functioning and active power source. Troubleshooting 15 Table 2-1. Ensure that the switch is not lighted. Corrective Action Confirm that the power cable is no power to a power source. Table 2-1 describes general cluster problems you may encounter and the probable causes and solutions.
There is securely connected to the switch and to the switch. 2 Troubleshooting This section provides troubleshooting information for your switch. Basic Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Power LED is connected to a properly functioning and active power source. Troubleshooting 15 Table 2-1. Ensure that the switch is not lighted. Corrective Action Confirm that the power cable is no power to a power source. Table 2-1 describes general cluster problems you may encounter and the probable causes and solutions.
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... you are fully inserted into the ports of the switch and the attached device. Mismatched duplex mode. speed than... cable. Bad switch port. The cable is not lighted. Ensure that the attached...switch port. Reconnect the connector for all devices connected to the switch are terminated using Category 5 cable or better for the affected link to the switch... or the attached device. Ensure that the cables are configured to the switch and use a...cables that have kinks, sharp bends, or appear to the switch and use a shorter cable. Damaged cable. The cable's...
... you are fully inserted into the ports of the switch and the attached device. Mismatched duplex mode. speed than... cable. Bad switch port. The cable is not lighted. Ensure that the attached...switch port. Reconnect the connector for all devices connected to the switch are terminated using Category 5 cable or better for the affected link to the switch... or the attached device. Ensure that the cables are configured to the switch and use a...cables that have kinks, sharp bends, or appear to the switch and use a shorter cable. Damaged cable. The cable's...
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... number of users on the No action required. No action required. Troubleshooting 17 FDX/HDX LED blinks frequently. Verify that any devices connected to the switch are set to automatically detect and set port speed and duplex settings. Some collisions take place during normal operation. This can be normal link activity...
... number of users on the No action required. No action required. Troubleshooting 17 FDX/HDX LED blinks frequently. Verify that any devices connected to the switch are set to automatically detect and set port speed and duplex settings. Some collisions take place during normal operation. This can be normal link activity...