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...or • By enabling DHCP Addressing NOTE: To update the IP address, see "Initial Configuration" in the User's Guide, press the Managed Mode button once. In this switch, follow the steps in Dell PowerConnect 27xx Systems User's Guide. NOTE: For security reasons, we recommend that has been set... It is recessed to change the IP address of the switch, see the Dell PowerConnect 27xx Systems User's Guide. Enabling Web-Managed Mode After powering up as unmanaged switches. NOTE: The Managed Mode button is configured with a default IP address (192.168.2.1) and a default user login ...
...or • By enabling DHCP Addressing NOTE: To update the IP address, see "Initial Configuration" in the User's Guide, press the Managed Mode button once. In this switch, follow the steps in Dell PowerConnect 27xx Systems User's Guide. NOTE: For security reasons, we recommend that has been set... It is recessed to change the IP address of the switch, see the Dell PowerConnect 27xx Systems User's Guide. Enabling Web-Managed Mode After powering up as unmanaged switches. NOTE: The Managed Mode button is configured with a default IP address (192.168.2.1) and a default user login ...
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... in this document to refer to change them; www.dell.com | support.dell.com Managed Mode Default Configuration Table 1 shows the default configuration of Dell Inc. Table 1. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Unmanaged and Managed modes. Default Configuration Managed Mode LED IP Unmanaged Mode Off None User...
... in this document to refer to change them; www.dell.com | support.dell.com Managed Mode Default Configuration Table 1 shows the default configuration of Dell Inc. Table 1. Reproduction in any proprietary interest in this text: Dell and the DELL logo are trademarks of Unmanaged and Managed modes. Default Configuration Managed Mode LED IP Unmanaged Mode Off None User...
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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Back-Panel Power Connectors PowerConnect Switch Rear View Power Connector Connect the device to a power source, confirm that the device is connected and operating correctly by examining the LEDs on ... device to a grounded AC outlet at this time. NOTE: Do not connect the power cable to a power source in the steps detailed in Starting and Configuring the Device. Figure 1-4. Mounting Device on Wall Drilled Holes Wall Drilled Holes Connecting a Device to a Power Supply Connect the supplied AC power cable to the...
Back-Panel Power Connectors PowerConnect Switch Rear View Power Connector Connect the device to a power source, confirm that the device is connected and operating correctly by examining the LEDs on ... device to a grounded AC outlet at this time. NOTE: Do not connect the power cable to a power source in the steps detailed in Starting and Configuring the Device. Figure 1-4. Mounting Device on Wall Drilled Holes Wall Drilled Holes Connecting a Device to a Power Supply Connect the supplied AC power cable to the...
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...it is advisable to configure the device with the pre configured default IP (192.168.2.1) and subnet mask (255.255.255.0). • The PowerConnect device booted successfully. NOTE: Obtain the following assumptions: • The PowerConnect device is configured with the system specific configuration. Booting the Switch ... (next hop router) IP address for this product. Setup of the user documentation from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. You can download the release notes from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The boot process runs approximately 90 seconds.
...it is advisable to configure the device with the pre configured default IP (192.168.2.1) and subnet mask (255.255.255.0). • The PowerConnect device booted successfully. NOTE: Obtain the following assumptions: • The PowerConnect device is configured with the system specific configuration. Booting the Switch ... (next hop router) IP address for this product. Setup of the user documentation from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. You can download the release notes from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. The boot process runs approximately 90 seconds.
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... (from any desktop or workstation). For more information on your documenatation CD. The device is configured. NOTE: This getting started guide provides information on the steps necessary for basic setup of the switch, please refer the PowerConnect 27xx Series User's Guide found on the management capabilities of the switch. Getting Started Guide...
... (from any desktop or workstation). For more information on your documenatation CD. The device is configured. NOTE: This getting started guide provides information on the steps necessary for basic setup of the switch, please refer the PowerConnect 27xx Series User's Guide found on the management capabilities of the switch. Getting Started Guide...
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 ...
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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 ...
User's Guide
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...installing, configuring and maintaining the PowerConnect 2708, PowerConnect 2716, PowerConnect 2724, and PowerConnect 2748 Webmanaged ...Gigabit Ethernet switches. 1 Introduction This User's Guide contains the information needed for the small to minimize administrative management effort, while enhancing and improving network traffic control. These PowerConnect devices are managed by Dell's OpenManage Switch Administrator. 8 1-Gigabit Ethernet Ports The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect...
...installing, configuring and maintaining the PowerConnect 2708, PowerConnect 2716, PowerConnect 2724, and PowerConnect 2748 Webmanaged ...Gigabit Ethernet switches. 1 Introduction This User's Guide contains the information needed for the small to minimize administrative management effort, while enhancing and improving network traffic control. These PowerConnect devices are managed by Dell's OpenManage Switch Administrator. 8 1-Gigabit Ethernet Ports The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect...
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... Mode (PowerConnect 2748 only) - Operates independent of 192.168.2.1. • Managed Mode - This is set to OFF. However, this feature on the whole system. Management Modes • Unmanaged Mode - Provides switch management through a web interface, and maintains the device configuration through power...is disabled on a per-port basis. In Secure Mode the switch retains configuration through power cycles. Secure Mode works by the user configuring the switch in Managed Mode, configures the switch as desired, and then switches to the switch. Back Pressure Support...
... Mode (PowerConnect 2748 only) - Operates independent of 192.168.2.1. • Managed Mode - This is set to OFF. However, this feature on the whole system. Management Modes • Unmanaged Mode - Provides switch management through a web interface, and maintains the device configuration through power...is disabled on a per-port basis. In Secure Mode the switch retains configuration through power cycles. Secure Mode works by the user configuring the switch in Managed Mode, configures the switch as desired, and then switches to the switch. Back Pressure Support...
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... (FDX), the flow control 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 configure the port speeds advertised.
... (FDX), the flow control 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 configure the port speeds advertised.
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This prevents the Bridging Table from incoming packets. However, a similar functionality may be configured for MAC Addresses MAC addresses from which target port receives copies of time are flooded to all traffic passing through one or more ... the network links 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 incoming and outgoing packets from the incoming frames source address. Managed and Secure Modes...
This prevents the Bridging Table from incoming packets. However, a similar functionality may be configured for MAC Addresses MAC addresses from which target port receives copies of time are flooded to all traffic passing through one or more ... the network links 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 incoming and outgoing packets from the incoming frames source address. Managed and Secure Modes...
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... management and control is then used to provide the switch system with up to six aggregated links. Packets sharing common attributes can then configure these values to the TFTP client and try to download a valid runtime image. Each of the six aggregated links may be grouped... The switch can be defined with a TFTP server IP address and a download file name. Class of Service (CoS) Features The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 system enables users to define various services for classifying traffic. VLAN Supported Features VLAN Support VLANs are classified as belonging to a VLAN ...
... management and control is then used to provide the switch system with up to six aggregated links. Packets sharing common attributes can then configure these values to the TFTP client and try to download a valid runtime image. Each of the six aggregated links may be grouped... The switch can be defined with a TFTP server IP address and a download file name. Class of Service (CoS) Features The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 system enables users to define various services for classifying traffic. VLAN Supported Features VLAN Support VLANs are classified as belonging to a VLAN ...
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... (RMON) is assigned to copper ports only) 13 The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 system can be monitored and configured. 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) Default Setting Off (disabled on ingress) Off (disabled...
... (RMON) is assigned to copper ports only) 13 The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 system can be monitored and configured. 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) Default Setting Off (disabled on ingress) Off (disabled...
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.... The Gigabit Ethernet ports can only operate at 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps. Figure 2-1. 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 to indicate the port status. On...
.... The Gigabit Ethernet ports can only operate at 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps. Figure 2-1. 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 to indicate the port status. On...
User's Guide
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... there are numbered 1 to 16, top down and left side of the front panel is powered on the front panel, restores the device's default settings configuration. PowerConnect 2716 Front Panel On the front panel, there are 16 ports, which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status. A Managed Mode push-button, located on the...
... there are numbered 1 to 16, top down and left side of the front panel is powered on the front panel, restores the device's default settings configuration. PowerConnect 2716 Front Panel On the front panel, there are 16 ports, which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status. A Managed Mode push-button, located on the...
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..., and utilizes the information in all the control interfaces. NOTE: The system can be disabled. On the left to right. PowerConnect 2724 Back Panel 17 There are numbered 1 to 24, top down and left side of a combo port can switch from ...the RJ-45 to indicate the port status. Figure 2-6. PowerConnect 2724 Front Panel On the front panel there are 24 ports which are two SFP (Small Form-Factor Plugable) ports, designated ... on or not. The Power LED on the front panel, restores the device's default settings configuration.
..., and utilizes the information in all the control interfaces. NOTE: The system can be disabled. On the left to right. PowerConnect 2724 Back Panel 17 There are numbered 1 to 24, top down and left side of a combo port can switch from ...the RJ-45 to indicate the port status. Figure 2-6. PowerConnect 2724 Front Panel On the front panel there are 24 ports which are two SFP (Small Form-Factor Plugable) ports, designated ... on or not. The Power LED on the front panel, restores the device's default settings configuration.
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... Mode button is established. 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 off. • The device is ...transmitting in Half Duplex mode. 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 as the switch IP ...
... Mode button is established. 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 off. • The device is ...transmitting in Half Duplex mode. 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 as the switch IP ...
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... section: • Observe and follow the safety instructions located in Unmanaged Mode. The switch is not restricted. 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 water.... installing these devices and configuring them. Do not service any of the device chassis is delivered from the factory in the Product Information Guide. These components are standard 1U chassis high, 19-inch rack-mountable devices. 3 Installing the Dell™ PowerConnect™ 27XX This chapter...
... section: • Observe and follow the safety instructions located in Unmanaged Mode. The switch is not restricted. 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 water.... installing these devices and configuring them. Do not service any of the device chassis is delivered from the factory in the Product Information Guide. These components are standard 1U chassis high, 19-inch rack-mountable devices. 3 Installing the Dell™ PowerConnect™ 27XX This chapter...