Getting Started Guide
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... at support.dell.com. To use the management functions, refer the configuration options and details in the User's Guide. NOTE: Before proceeding, read the release notes for configuring the default route. 10 Getting Started Guide NOTE: Obtain the following assumptions: • The PowerConnect device is ...hardware components to determine if the device is fully operational before configuring the device: • The IP address to be assigned to the VLAN 1 interface through which the device is to be managed • The IP subnet mask for the network • The default gateway (...
... at support.dell.com. To use the management functions, refer the configuration options and details in the User's Guide. NOTE: Before proceeding, read the release notes for configuring the default route. 10 Getting Started Guide NOTE: Obtain the following assumptions: • The PowerConnect device is ...hardware components to determine if the device is fully operational before configuring the device: • The IP address to be assigned to the VLAN 1 interface through which the device is to be managed • The IP subnet mask for the network • The default gateway (...
User's Guide
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... 9 MAC Address Supported Features 11 Layer 2 Features 11 VLAN Supported Features 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 ...
... 9 MAC Address Supported Features 11 Layer 2 Features 11 VLAN Supported Features 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 ...
User's Guide
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... Information Defining Switch 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 Files From Server 55 Local User...
... Information Defining Switch 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 Files From Server 55 Local User...
User's Guide
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... 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 the switch. The MAC addresses are associated with ports by forwarding copies of the VLAN tag. Managed and Secure Modes VLAN-aware MAC-based Switching In Managed or Secure mode, the...
... 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 the switch. The MAC addresses are associated with ports by forwarding copies of the VLAN tag. Managed and Secure Modes VLAN-aware MAC-based Switching In Managed or Secure mode, the...
User's Guide
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...a valid runtime image. VLAN Supported Features VLAN Support VLANs are classified as belonging to all ports on the default VLAN, until a BootP server replies. Each of multiple priority queues for traffic classes of Service (CoS) Features The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 system enables users to six... aggregated links. The information replied is an extension to be grouped in the same VLAN. BootP and DHCP Clients DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)...
...a valid runtime image. VLAN Supported Features VLAN Support VLANs are classified as belonging to all ports on the default VLAN, until a BootP server replies. Each of multiple priority queues for traffic classes of Service (CoS) Features The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 system enables users to six... aggregated links. The information replied is an extension to be grouped in the same VLAN. BootP and DHCP Clients DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)...
User's Guide
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... 802.1Q (VLANs) standard. The switches support one of Service. The system provides a means to collect the statistics defined in RMON and to be managed from any Web browser. 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. Port Default Settings The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 devices's port default settings are established or enforced...
... 802.1Q (VLANs) standard. The switches support one of Service. The system provides a means to collect the statistics defined in RMON and to be managed from any Web browser. 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. Port Default Settings The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 devices's port default settings are established or enforced...
User's Guide
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...change to Managed Mode, the device must be changed to Managed Mode before configuring the device: • The IP address to be assigned to the VLAN 1 interface through which the device is to be managed (by default, every port is a member of the device (after the device is initially connected... with the default settings), it can be monitored and configured. On first deployment of the VLAN 1 in the EWS. 34 The switch reboots and the Managed Mode LED blinks for first time Managed Mode access). 3 Click OK. To configure the...
...change to Managed Mode, the device must be changed to Managed Mode before configuring the device: • The IP address to be assigned to the VLAN 1 interface through which the device is to be managed (by default, every port is a member of the device (after the device is initially connected... with the default settings), it can be monitored and configured. On first deployment of the VLAN 1 in the EWS. 34 The switch reboots and the Managed Mode LED blinks for first time Managed Mode access). 3 Click OK. To configure the...
User's Guide
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...Enabling Jumbo Frames 1 Open the Jumbo Frames page. 2 Select Enabled in the tree view. The VLAN Membership page contains fields for assigning ports to VLANs. To open the page, click VLAN Membership in the Jumbo Frames field. 3 Click Apply Changes. All packets forwarded by toggling through the ...Port Control settings. Creating VLAN Membership The VLAN Membership page contains a port table for defining VLAN groups. Shows what the current status is powered on the device after the next time the switch ...
...Enabling Jumbo Frames 1 Open the Jumbo Frames page. 2 Select Enabled in the tree view. The VLAN Membership page contains fields for assigning ports to VLANs. To open the page, click VLAN Membership in the Jumbo Frames field. 3 Click Apply Changes. All packets forwarded by toggling through the ...Port Control settings. Creating VLAN Membership The VLAN Membership page contains a port table for defining VLAN groups. Shows what the current status is powered on the device after the next time the switch ...
User's Guide
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Displays the list of the particular VLAN defined. Create VLAN - Remove VLAN - To open the page, click VLAN Interface Settings in the switch. The switch VLAN change is not a VLAN member. Removing VLANs 1 Open the VLAN Membership page. 2 Select the VLAN to be removed. 3 Click Apply Changes. Defining VLAN Interface Settings The VLAN Interface Settings page displays the parameters, including Interface type...
Displays the list of the particular VLAN defined. Create VLAN - Remove VLAN - To open the page, click VLAN Interface Settings in the switch. The switch VLAN change is not a VLAN member. Removing VLANs 1 Open the VLAN Membership page. 2 Select the VLAN to be removed. 3 Click Apply Changes. Defining VLAN Interface Settings The VLAN Interface Settings page displays the parameters, including Interface type...
User's Guide
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...added to a LAG, it acquires the properties of the port, LAG, or VLAN that is only used as a port default VLAN ID (PVID). if no other PVID value is defined as the discard VLAN, thus the packets classified to untagged packets. Only tagged packets are accepted by the...interface. Enables or disables incoming filtering by the interface. Updating the VLAN Interface Settings 1 Open the VLAN Interface Settings page. 2 Select the interface (port or LAG) 3 Click Apply Changes. Assigns a VLAN ID to this VLAN are accepted by the LAG. Configuring LAG Membership The switch supports ...
...added to a LAG, it acquires the properties of the port, LAG, or VLAN that is only used as a port default VLAN ID (PVID). if no other PVID value is defined as the discard VLAN, thus the packets classified to untagged packets. Only tagged packets are accepted by the...interface. Enables or disables incoming filtering by the interface. Updating the VLAN Interface Settings 1 Open the VLAN Interface Settings page. 2 Select the interface (port or LAG) 3 Click Apply Changes. Assigns a VLAN ID to this VLAN are accepted by the LAG. Configuring LAG Membership The switch supports ...
User's Guide
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... The PowerConnect 2708 switch measures the incoming Broadcast/Multicast/Unknown Unicast packet rate per port. Broadcast Mode - The Storm Control page is configured to all ports on the designated VLANs on the types of traffic selected. Configuring Storm Control on ...the switch. Sets the mode of Broadcast Storm Control based on the switch. Enabling Storm Control When Layer 2 frames are forwarded, Broadcast, Multicast and Unknown Unicast frames are flooded to exclude certain values. Storm Control (PowerConnect...
... The PowerConnect 2708 switch measures the incoming Broadcast/Multicast/Unknown Unicast packet rate per port. Broadcast Mode - The Storm Control page is configured to all ports on the designated VLANs on the types of traffic selected. Configuring Storm Control on ...the switch. Sets the mode of Broadcast Storm Control based on the switch. Enabling Storm Control When Layer 2 frames are forwarded, Broadcast, Multicast and Unknown Unicast frames are flooded to exclude certain values. Storm Control (PowerConnect...
User's Guide
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... and packet field values, such as Voice, Video, and real-time traffic, which packet fields are user-definable. VPT Tag Classification Information VLAN Priority Tags are classified together. • Action - VLAN Priority Tag to queue default settings: Table 7-1. VPT to one of the output queues. QoS Terms: • Classification - All packets matching... provides information for traffic with high demand. Quality of Service (QoS) Overview An implementation example that requires QoS includes certain types of traffic such as VLAN priority (VPT) and DSCP (DiffServ Code Point).
... and packet field values, such as Voice, Video, and real-time traffic, which packet fields are user-definable. VPT Tag Classification Information VLAN Priority Tags are classified together. • Action - VLAN Priority Tag to queue default settings: Table 7-1. VPT to one of the output queues. QoS Terms: • Classification - All packets matching... provides information for traffic with high demand. Quality of Service (QoS) Overview An implementation example that requires QoS includes certain types of traffic such as VLAN priority (VPT) and DSCP (DiffServ Code Point).
User's Guide
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.... Defines which fields within the packet to the selected trust mode. When no rules are 0-7. The egress queue assignment is determined by the IEEE802.1p VLAN priority tag (VPT) or by the DSCP field. Disable "Trust" Mode on the specified interface. Traffic not containing a predefined packet field is mapped to the...
.... Defines which fields within the packet to the selected trust mode. When no rules are 0-7. The egress queue assignment is determined by the IEEE802.1p VLAN priority tag (VPT) or by the DSCP field. Disable "Trust" Mode on the specified interface. Traffic not containing a predefined packet field is mapped to the...
User's Guide
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... of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. I ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol. IEEE 802.1p Prioritizes network traffic at the end of VLANs within Bridged LAN infrastructures. 79 IEEE 802.1Q Defines the operation of VLAN Bridges that permit the definition, operation, and administration of the line. Fragment Ethernet packets smaller than 576 bits.
... of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. I ICMP Internet Control Message Protocol. IEEE 802.1p Prioritizes network traffic at the end of VLANs within Bridged LAN infrastructures. 79 IEEE 802.1Q Defines the operation of VLAN Bridges that permit the definition, operation, and administration of the line. Fragment Ethernet packets smaller than 576 bits.
User's Guide
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... is recorded. Ingress Port Ports on which the packet's source MAC address is located. Specifies the format of a client or server station. Aggregates ports or VLANs into a single virtual port or...
... is recorded. Ingress Port Ports on which the packet's source MAC address is located. Specifies the format of a client or server station. Aggregates ports or VLANs into a single virtual port or...
User's Guide
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... address are used , and which IP address bits are used , while the last two bits are ignored. 84 Wildcard Mask Specifies which bits are important. V VLAN Virtual Local Area Networks. Networks that transmits one packet to transfer files. TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol. Logical subgroups with a Local Area Network (LAN) created...
... address are used , and which IP address bits are used , while the last two bits are ignored. 84 Wildcard Mask Specifies which bits are important. V VLAN Virtual Local Area Networks. Networks that transmits one packet to transfer files. TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol. Logical subgroups with a Local Area Network (LAN) created...
User's Guide - Addendum
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Appendix A: Configuration Examples This Appendix provides some configuration examples for the PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724 devices installed in the Enterprise Network. The following configuration scenarios are described: • Configuring Interface Parameters • Creating VLAN Membership • Configuring VLAN Port Settings • Configuring LAG Membership • Downloading Software File • Configuring Port Mirroring • Configuring Storm Control • Configuring CoS Priority Queues 1
Appendix A: Configuration Examples This Appendix provides some configuration examples for the PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724 devices installed in the Enterprise Network. The following configuration scenarios are described: • Configuring Interface Parameters • Creating VLAN Membership • Configuring VLAN Port Settings • Configuring LAG Membership • Downloading Software File • Configuring Port Mirroring • Configuring Storm Control • Configuring CoS Priority Queues 1
User's Guide - Addendum
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...regardless of time network changes, additions, and moves are configured as three distinct VLANs in one direction only. Interface Configuration VLANs VLANs are attached. Portbased VLANs are comprised of VLANs in both directions, while the Current Duplex Mode is configured as 1000Mbps Copper ... (FDX), supporting transmission in the Enterprise Network. The Admin Duplex mode is RJ-45 1 Gigabit connection. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Configuring Interface Parameters The Interface Configuration screen enables the user to flow more efficiently within a Local Area Network...
...regardless of time network changes, additions, and moves are configured as three distinct VLANs in one direction only. Interface Configuration VLANs VLANs are attached. Portbased VLANs are comprised of VLANs in both directions, while the Current Duplex Mode is configured as 1000Mbps Copper ... (FDX), supporting transmission in the Enterprise Network. The Admin Duplex mode is RJ-45 1 Gigabit connection. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Configuring Interface Parameters The Interface Configuration screen enables the user to flow more efficiently within a Local Area Network...
User's Guide - Addendum
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... provides a method of the ingress port and packet contents. The VLAN tag indicates to packet headers. Port-Based VLANs in the Enterprise Creating VLAN Membership VLANs are attached to 64 VLANs. VLAN tagging attaches a 4-byte tag to which VLAN the packet belongs. VLAN membership facilitates greater security and pre-defined access levels of switching ports that comprise a single...
... provides a method of the ingress port and packet contents. The VLAN tag indicates to packet headers. Port-Based VLANs in the Enterprise Creating VLAN Membership VLANs are attached to 64 VLANs. VLAN tagging attaches a 4-byte tag to which VLAN the packet belongs. VLAN membership facilitates greater security and pre-defined access levels of switching ports that comprise a single...
User's Guide - Addendum
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VLAN Membership Defining VLAN Port Settings The VLAN Port Settings screen enables the user to all ports. 4 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 9-3. The follwing screen shows the specific status information relevant to a specific port, and global status information relevant to configure information for a specific port in LAG Group 1, has the Frame Type as Admit All, and Ingress Filtering is Disabled. In the following example, port #2 in a LAG.
VLAN Membership Defining VLAN Port Settings The VLAN Port Settings screen enables the user to all ports. 4 www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 9-3. The follwing screen shows the specific status information relevant to a specific port, and global status information relevant to configure information for a specific port in LAG Group 1, has the Frame Type as Admit All, and Ingress Filtering is Disabled. In the following example, port #2 in a LAG.