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... mode changes. NOTE: To access the device through the Web interface, see "Initial Configuration" in Dell PowerConnect 27xx Systems User's Guide Logging In And Changing Switch IP Address and Password You can configure the switch using a Web interface. NOTE: All PowerConnect 27xx series switches have the same default IP address. In this switch, follow the...
... mode changes. NOTE: To access the device through the Web interface, see "Initial Configuration" in Dell PowerConnect 27xx Systems User's Guide Logging In And Changing Switch IP Address and Password You can configure the switch using a Web interface. NOTE: All PowerConnect 27xx series switches have the same default IP address. In this switch, follow the...
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...; is subject to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Trademarks used in any proprietary interest in China. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Managed Mode Default Configuration Table 1 shows the default configuration of Unmanaged and Managed modes. Table 1. Printed in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Default...
...; is subject to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Trademarks used in any proprietary interest in China. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Managed Mode Default Configuration Table 1 shows the default configuration of Unmanaged and Managed modes. Table 1. Printed in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Default...
Getting Started Guide
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Contents Installation 5 Overview 5 Site Preparation 5 Unpacking 5 Mounting the Device 6 Starting and Configuring the Device 10 Booting the Switch 10 Initial Configuration 10 Contents 3
Contents Installation 5 Overview 5 Site Preparation 5 Unpacking 5 Mounting the Device 6 Starting and Configuring the Device 10 Booting the Switch 10 Initial Configuration 10 Contents 3
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You will connect the device to an AC outlet. Back-Panel Power Connectors PowerConnect Switch Rear View Power Connector Connect the device to a power source in the steps detailed in Starting and Configuring the Device. Getting Started Guide 9 NOTE: Do not connect the power cable to the AC power connector on the front...
You will connect the device to an AC outlet. Back-Panel Power Connectors PowerConnect Switch Rear View Power Connector Connect the device to a power source in the steps detailed in Starting and Configuring the Device. Getting Started Guide 9 NOTE: Do not connect the power cable to the AC power connector on the front...
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... is initialized and checks hardware components to configure the device with the system specific configuration. NOTE: Obtain the following assumptions: • The PowerConnect device is fully operational before configuring the device: • The IP address... to be managed • The IP subnet mask for the network • The default gateway (next hop router) IP address for this product. The boot process runs approximately 90 seconds. You can download the release notes from the Dell...
... is initialized and checks hardware components to configure the device with the system specific configuration. NOTE: Obtain the following assumptions: • The PowerConnect device is fully operational before configuring the device: • The IP address... to be managed • The IP subnet mask for the network • The default gateway (next hop router) IP address for this product. The boot process runs approximately 90 seconds. You can download the release notes from the Dell...
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...the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. 4 Click Apply Changes. For more information on the management capabilities of the switch, please refer the PowerConnect 27xx Series User's Guide found on the steps necessary for basic setup of a web browser. Getting Started Guide 11 To do so, enter the... IP address of the device in the URL field of the switch. The device is configured. To configure the device: 1 Open the web management interface (from any desktop or workstation). NOTE: This getting started guide provides information on your documenatation CD...
...the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. 4 Click Apply Changes. For more information on the management capabilities of the switch, please refer the PowerConnect 27xx Series User's Guide found on the steps necessary for basic setup of a web browser. Getting Started Guide 11 To do so, enter the... IP address of the device in the URL field of the switch. The device is configured. To configure the device: 1 Open the web management interface (from any desktop or workstation). NOTE: This getting started guide provides information on your documenatation CD...
User's Guide
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... 12 Class of Service (CoS) Features 12 Ethernet Switch Management Features 13 Port Default Settings 13 2 Hardware Description Switch Port Configurations 15 PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 Front Panel Port Description . . . . 15 Physical Dimensions 19 LED Definitions 19 Power LED 19 Managed Mode LED 19 Fan... LED (2748 only 20 Port LEDs 20 Managed Mode Button 21 Switch Ventilation Fan 22 Cables, Port Connections, and Pinout ...
... 12 Class of Service (CoS) Features 12 Ethernet Switch Management Features 13 Port Default Settings 13 2 Hardware Description Switch Port Configurations 15 PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 Front Panel Port Description . . . . 15 Physical Dimensions 19 LED Definitions 19 Power LED 19 Managed Mode LED 19 Fan... LED (2748 only 20 Port LEDs 20 Managed Mode Button 21 Switch Ventilation Fan 22 Cables, Port Connections, and Pinout ...
User's Guide
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Power Connectors 24 Internal Power Supply Connector 24 3 Installing the Dell™ PowerConnect™ 27XX Installation Precautions 25 Overview 25 Site Requirements 26 Unpacking 26 Safety 26 Handling Static Sensitive Devices 27 Package... the Device to AC Power Supply 31 Connecting the Device to the Network 32 4 Starting and Configuring the Dell™ PowerConnect™ 27XX Viewing Switch Operation 33 Initial Configuration 33 5 Using the Dell™ OpenManage™ Switch Administrator Understanding the Interface 37 Using the OpenManage Switch Administrator Buttons 39 ...
Power Connectors 24 Internal Power Supply Connector 24 3 Installing the Dell™ PowerConnect™ 27XX Installation Precautions 25 Overview 25 Site Requirements 26 Unpacking 26 Safety 26 Handling Static Sensitive Devices 27 Package... the Device to AC Power Supply 31 Connecting the Device to the Network 32 4 Starting and Configuring the Dell™ PowerConnect™ 27XX Viewing Switch Operation 33 Initial Configuration 33 5 Using the Dell™ OpenManage™ Switch Administrator Understanding the Interface 37 Using the OpenManage Switch Administrator Buttons 39 ...
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...Information 43 Viewing the Switch Status 43 Viewing System IP Address 44 Defining Interface Configuration 47 Viewing Jumbo Frames 49 Creating VLAN Membership 50 Defining VLAN Interface Settings 51 Configuring LAG Membership 52 Managing System Files 54 Downloading Files From Server 55 Downloading ...Cables 61 Optical Transceivers Diagnostics 63 Port Mirroring 64 Enabling Storm Control 65 7 Configuring Quality of Service Quality of Service (QoS) Overview 69 CoS Services 70 Defining CoS Settings 71 Configuring QoS Settings 71 Mapping CoS Values to Queues 72 Mapping DSCP Values to ...
...Information 43 Viewing the Switch Status 43 Viewing System IP Address 44 Defining Interface Configuration 47 Viewing Jumbo Frames 49 Creating VLAN Membership 50 Defining VLAN Interface Settings 51 Configuring LAG Membership 52 Managing System Files 54 Downloading Files From Server 55 Downloading ...Cables 61 Optical Transceivers Diagnostics 63 Port Mirroring 64 Enabling Storm Control 65 7 Configuring Quality of Service Quality of Service (QoS) Overview 69 CoS Services 70 Defining CoS Settings 71 Configuring QoS Settings 71 Mapping CoS Values to Queues 72 Mapping DSCP Values to ...
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... enhancing and improving network traffic control. Figure 1-1. System Description This section describes the hardware configurations of the PowerConnect 2708, PowerConnect 2716, PowerConnect 2724, and PowerConnect 2748. These switches can be used to connect workstations and other network devices, such as: ... performance edge connectivity. The switches are managed by Dell's OpenManage Switch Administrator. 8 1-Gigabit Ethernet Ports The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 2708 front panel. PowerConnect 2708 Front Panel The PowerConnect 2708 switch supports 8 GbE copper ports. 7 ...
... enhancing and improving network traffic control. Figure 1-1. System Description This section describes the hardware configurations of the PowerConnect 2708, PowerConnect 2716, PowerConnect 2724, and PowerConnect 2748. These switches can be used to connect workstations and other network devices, such as: ... performance edge connectivity. The switches are managed by Dell's OpenManage Switch Administrator. 8 1-Gigabit Ethernet Ports The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 2708 front panel. PowerConnect 2708 Front Panel The PowerConnect 2708 switch supports 8 GbE copper ports. 7 ...
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... the HOL blocking prevention mechanism is pressed, the switch enters Unmanaged Mode. • Secure Mode (PowerConnect 2748 only) - Once enabled, it prevents users from making any further configuration changes to OFF. In Secure Mode the switch retains configuration through power cycles. The user may enable or disable this applies to Secure Mode via the...
... the HOL blocking prevention mechanism is pressed, the switch enters Unmanaged Mode. • Secure Mode (PowerConnect 2748 only) - Once enabled, it prevents users from making any further configuration changes to OFF. In Secure Mode the switch retains configuration through power cycles. The user may enable or disable this applies to Secure Mode via the...
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...hubs and switches is known as cable opens and cable shorts on copper links. Auto Negotiation Auto negotiation allows an Ethernet switch to configure the port speeds advertised. Port advertisement allows the system administrator to advertise modes of this facility are detected: • Cable Type ... mechanism allows the receiving side to signal to the sending side that share a point-to-point link segment, and to automatically configure both Ethernet switches to an RJ-45 port is automatically enabled for server-to prevent buffer overflows. Jumbo Frames Support Jumbo frames ...
...hubs and switches is known as cable opens and cable shorts on copper links. Auto Negotiation Auto negotiation allows an Ethernet switch to configure the port speeds advertised. Port advertisement allows the system administrator to advertise modes of this facility are detected: • Cable Type ... mechanism allows the receiving side to signal to the sending side that share a point-to-point link segment, and to automatically configure both Ethernet switches to an RJ-45 port is automatically enabled for server-to prevent buffer overflows. Jumbo Frames Support Jumbo frames ...
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... mechanism monitors and mirrors network traffic by forwarding copies of all ports on the relevant VLAN. However, a similar functionality may be configured for a given period of the VLAN tag. Auto-Learning MAC Addresses The switch enables MAC address auto-learning from a monitored port...and the host operating system. 11 MAC Address Supported Features MAC Address Capacity Support The PowerConnect 2708, 2716, and 2724 switches support a total of 8K MAC addresses, and the PowerConnect 2748 supports a total of Multicast and Broadcast frames accepted and forwarded by learning them from...
... mechanism monitors and mirrors network traffic by forwarding copies of all ports on the relevant VLAN. However, a similar functionality may be configured for a given period of the VLAN tag. Auto-Learning MAC Addresses The switch enables MAC address auto-learning from a monitored port...and the host operating system. 11 MAC Address Supported Features MAC Address Capacity Support The PowerConnect 2708, 2716, and 2724 switches support a total of 8K MAC addresses, and the PowerConnect 2748 supports a total of Multicast and Broadcast frames accepted and forwarded by learning them from...
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...granularity • High bandwidth server connectivity A LAG is a corrupted or invalid software image. BootP and DHCP Clients DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) enables additional setup parameters to VLANs based on the use of multiple priority queues for traffic classes of the ingress port and... four queues per port. 12 Packets are classified as belonging to define various services for classifying traffic. Link Aggregation The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 switches support up to four member ports to all ports on a combination of service. DHCP is then used to download...
...granularity • High bandwidth server connectivity A LAG is a corrupted or invalid software image. BootP and DHCP Clients DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) enables additional setup parameters to VLANs based on the use of multiple priority queues for traffic classes of the ingress port and... four queues per port. 12 Packets are classified as belonging to define various services for classifying traffic. Link Aggregation The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 switches support up to four member ports to all ports on a combination of service. DHCP is then used to download...
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... can classify according to IPv4 information (DSCP). TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 switches support software boot image and software download through which provides network traffic statistics.... No bandwidth reservations or limits are as follows: Function Flow Control (user-configurable) Backpressure (user-configurable) Auto Negotiation Speed (user-configurable) Auto Negotiation Duplex (user-configurable) MDIX (not user-configurable...
... can classify according to IPv4 information (DSCP). TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 switches support software boot image and software download through which provides network traffic statistics.... No bandwidth reservations or limits are as follows: Function Flow Control (user-configurable) Backpressure (user-configurable) Auto Negotiation Speed (user-configurable) Auto Negotiation Duplex (user-configurable) MDIX (not user-configurable...
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... (Light Emitting Diode) to 8, top down and left side of the PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 switches. On the left to a network. 2 Hardware Description Switch Port Configurations PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 Front Panel Port Description The Dell™ PowerConnect™ 2708, 2716, 2724 and 2748 switches use 10/100/1000BASE-T ports on the front panel for connecting.... The following figures illustrate the front panels and back panels of the front panel is powered on the front panel, restores the device's default settings configuration. 15 Figure 2-1.
... (Light Emitting Diode) to 8, top down and left side of the PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 switches. On the left to a network. 2 Hardware Description Switch Port Configurations PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 Front Panel Port Description The Dell™ PowerConnect™ 2708, 2716, 2724 and 2748 switches use 10/100/1000BASE-T ports on the front panel for connecting.... The following figures illustrate the front panels and back panels of the front panel is powered on the front panel, restores the device's default settings configuration. 15 Figure 2-1.
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... On the front panel, there are 16 ports, which are LEDs to right. A Managed Mode push-button, located on the right side on or not. PowerConnect 2716 Back Panel 16 Figure 2-2. On the left to indicate the port status. The Power LED on the front panel indicates whether the device is... the Managed Mode LED which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status. PowerConnect 2708 Back Panel Figure 2-3. On each port there are numbered 1 to 16, top down and left side of the front panel is powered on the...
... On the front panel, there are 16 ports, which are LEDs to right. A Managed Mode push-button, located on the right side on or not. PowerConnect 2716 Back Panel 16 Figure 2-2. On the left to indicate the port status. The Power LED on the front panel indicates whether the device is... the Managed Mode LED which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status. PowerConnect 2708 Back Panel Figure 2-3. On each port there are numbered 1 to 16, top down and left side of the front panel is powered on the...
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... LED which offers high-speed 1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE-LX connection. On the left to the SFP (or vice versa) without resetting the device. PowerConnect 2724 Back Panel 17 There are LEDs to indicate the port status. The system automatically detects the media used . The Power LED on a combo...be used at any one of the two physical connections of the front panel is powered on the front panel, restores the device's default settings configuration. On each port there are two SFP (Small Form-Factor Plugable) ports, designated as ports 23 and 24, for swappable optical transceiver, which...
... LED which offers high-speed 1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE-LX connection. On the left to the SFP (or vice versa) without resetting the device. PowerConnect 2724 Back Panel 17 There are LEDs to indicate the port status. The system automatically detects the media used . The Power LED on a combo...be used at any one of the two physical connections of the front panel is powered on the front panel, restores the device's default settings configuration. On each port there are two SFP (Small Form-Factor Plugable) ports, designated as ports 23 and 24, for swappable optical transceiver, which...
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...linked at 10 or 100 Mbps. Managed Mode Button The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 has a Managed Mode push button on the front panel. From Unmanaged or Secure Mode (2748 only), pressing the Managed Mode button causes: • Factory default configuration (192.168.2.1) is set off. • The device... the SFP LED indications. After a change from Unmanaged (or Secure) Mode to Managed Mode, the switch restores the configuration values to Admin, and the password is not configured (appears blank), with Read/Write privilege. • The DHCP client is set as the switch IP address. •...
...linked at 10 or 100 Mbps. Managed Mode Button The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 has a Managed Mode push button on the front panel. From Unmanaged or Secure Mode (2748 only), pressing the Managed Mode button causes: • Factory default configuration (192.168.2.1) is set off. • The device... the SFP LED indications. After a change from Unmanaged (or Secure) Mode to Managed Mode, the switch restores the configuration values to Admin, and the password is not configured (appears blank), with Read/Write privilege. • The DHCP client is set as the switch IP address. •...
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... Do not push foreign objects into the device's hardware enclosure, as explained in the system documentation. Overview The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 are to be serviced by trained service technicians only. • Ensure that the Ethernet device is not exposed to...using it may cause electrical shock. No configuration is delivered from the factory in Unmanaged Mode. The process of installing the PowerConnect switch consists of physically installing these devices and configuring them. 3 Installing the Dell™ PowerConnect™ 27XX This chapter contains information ...
... Do not push foreign objects into the device's hardware enclosure, as explained in the system documentation. Overview The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 are to be serviced by trained service technicians only. • Ensure that the Ethernet device is not exposed to...using it may cause electrical shock. No configuration is delivered from the factory in Unmanaged Mode. The process of installing the PowerConnect switch consists of physically installing these devices and configuring them. 3 Installing the Dell™ PowerConnect™ 27XX This chapter contains information ...