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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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... 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 factor (SFP) port (PowerConnect 2624)...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. The switches have the following items: • ...
... 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 factor (SFP) port (PowerConnect 2624)...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. The switches have the following items: • ...
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...-Mbps link has been established and data is operating in half-duplex mode. 6 Introduction Collisions are occurring on the port. • Off - Power (POWER) LED • Green - The port is being transmitted or received. • Blinking green - The port is being transmitted or received. ... 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...
...-Mbps link has been established and data is operating in half-duplex mode. 6 Introduction Collisions are occurring on the port. • Off - Power (POWER) LED • Green - The port is being transmitted or received. • Blinking green - The port is being transmitted or received. ... 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...
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... for connecting devices at 1000-Mbps Gigabit Ethernet speed. However, using the SFP port disables the RJ-45 connector of the switch. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-3. 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...
... for connecting devices at 1000-Mbps Gigabit Ethernet speed. However, using the SFP port disables the RJ-45 connector of the switch. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 1-3. 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...
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...on any appropriate level surface that can be installed on the bottom of the chassis. It can also be adequate space around the switch for power cable clearance. 2 Attach rubber feet on the switch if you are rackmounting the switch. To install the switch in most other standard 19-...inch racks and most telco two-post racks. The rubber feet are optional, but are 48.3 cm (19 inches). 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 flat...
...on any appropriate level surface that can be installed on the bottom of the chassis. It can also be adequate space around the switch for power cable clearance. 2 Attach rubber feet on the switch if you are rackmounting the switch. To install the switch in most other standard 19-...inch racks and most telco two-post racks. The rubber feet are optional, but are 48.3 cm (19 inches). 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 flat...
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...on a wall, complete the following requirements: • The wall surface must be data or electrical cabling located directly behind the unit. • The power cable must be ventilated to prevent heat buildup. • Do not locate the switch where there may be capable of supporting the switch. • ...Allow at the back for power cable clearance. • The location must not be located in the rack. 4 Insert and tighten two screws appropriate for Rack Installation 2 Install...
...on a wall, complete the following requirements: • The wall surface must be data or electrical cabling located directly behind the unit. • The power cable must be ventilated to prevent heat buildup. • Do not locate the switch where there may be capable of supporting the switch. • ...Allow at the back for power cable clearance. • The location must not be located in the rack. 4 Insert and tighten two screws appropriate for Rack Installation 2 Install...
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... 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 100-240 VAC/5060 Hz universal input 12 Introduction Brackets for Wall Installation 3 Place the switch against the wall and mark the... wall so that 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.
... 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 100-240 VAC/5060 Hz universal input 12 Introduction Brackets for Wall Installation 3 Place the switch against the wall and mark the... wall so that 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.
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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. Table 2-1 describes general cluster problems you may encounter and the probable causes and solutions. Troubleshooting 15 There is securely connected to the switch and to a power source. Table 2-1. Ensure that the switch is not lighted. 2 Troubleshooting This section provides troubleshooting information for your switch.
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. Table 2-1 describes general cluster problems you may encounter and the probable causes and solutions. Troubleshooting 15 There is securely connected to the switch and to a power source. Table 2-1. Ensure that the switch is not lighted. 2 Troubleshooting This section provides troubleshooting information for your switch.
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... a shorter cable. 16 Troubleshooting The cable's maximum distance has been exceeded. Bad switch port. Basic Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Probable Cause Link LED is powered on. Verify that you are terminated using Category 5 cable or better for all devices connected to the switch are fully inserted into the ports of... port speed and duplex settings. The cable's maximum distance has been exceeded. 10Base-T, 100Base-T, and 1000Base-T cables have limitations for 1000Base-T links. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 2-1. Reconnect the connector for link lengths.
... a shorter cable. 16 Troubleshooting The cable's maximum distance has been exceeded. Bad switch port. Basic Troubleshooting (continued) Problem Probable Cause Link LED is powered on. Verify that you are terminated using Category 5 cable or better for all devices connected to the switch are fully inserted into the ports of... port speed and duplex settings. The cable's maximum distance has been exceeded. 10Base-T, 100Base-T, and 1000Base-T cables have limitations for 1000Base-T links. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Table 2-1. Reconnect the connector for link lengths.
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... is available; This service may not be returned in all items being returned (such as power cables, media such as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for customer assistance. Have your invoice or packing slip available when you call , see the... accurate answers. You are not accepted. For the telephone number to call to speak to answer your questions about additional products available from Dell, or if you have a problem with the item(s) being returned, whether for your region. Collect-ondelivery (C.O.D.) packages are responsible for...
... is available; This service may not be returned in all items being returned (such as power cables, media such as missing parts, wrong parts, or incorrect billing, contact Dell for customer assistance. Have your invoice or packing slip available when you call , see the... accurate answers. You are not accepted. For the telephone number to call to speak to answer your questions about additional products available from Dell, or if you have a problem with the item(s) being returned, whether for your region. Collect-ondelivery (C.O.D.) packages are responsible for...