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...PowerConnect 2808 9 PowerConnect 2816 9 PowerConnect 2824 10 PowerConnect 2848 10 Summary of PowerConnect Models 11 Features 11 General Features 11 MAC Address Supported Features 13 Layer 2 Features 13 VLAN Supported Features 14 Spanning Tree Protocol Features 15 Class of Service (CoS) Features 16 Ethernet Switch Management... Features 16 2 Hardware Description 17 Switch Port Configurations 17 PowerConnect 28xx Front and Back Panel Port Description 17 Physical Dimensions 21 LED Definitions 21 Power LED 22 Managed Mode LED 22 Fan LED (...
...PowerConnect 2808 9 PowerConnect 2816 9 PowerConnect 2824 10 PowerConnect 2848 10 Summary of PowerConnect Models 11 Features 11 General Features 11 MAC Address Supported Features 13 Layer 2 Features 13 VLAN Supported Features 14 Spanning Tree Protocol Features 15 Class of Service (CoS) Features 16 Ethernet Switch Management... Features 16 2 Hardware Description 17 Switch Port Configurations 17 PowerConnect 28xx Front and Back Panel Port Description 17 Physical Dimensions 21 LED Definitions 21 Power LED 22 Managed Mode LED 22 Fan LED (...
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Power Connectors 26 Internal Power Supply Connector 26 3 Installing the PowerConnect Device 27 Installation Precautions 27 Site Requirements 28 Unpacking 28 Package Contents 28 Unpacking the Device 28 Mounting the Device 29 Overview 29 Device Rack ...-Negotiation 36 MDI/MDIX 36 Flow Control 36 Back Pressure 36 Switching Port Default Settings 37 4 Starting and Configuring the Device 39 Booting the Device - Managed Mode 41 Advanced Configuration 44 Retrieving an IP Address From a DHCP Server 45 4 Contents...
Power Connectors 26 Internal Power Supply Connector 26 3 Installing the PowerConnect Device 27 Installation Precautions 27 Site Requirements 28 Unpacking 28 Package Contents 28 Unpacking the Device 28 Mounting the Device 29 Overview 29 Device Rack ...-Negotiation 36 MDI/MDIX 36 Flow Control 36 Back Pressure 36 Switching Port Default Settings 37 4 Starting and Configuring the Device 39 Booting the Device - Managed Mode 41 Advanced Configuration 44 Retrieving an IP Address From a DHCP Server 45 4 Contents...
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... Download 46 Erase FLASH File 46 Erasing the Device Configuration 47 Password Recovery 47 Software Download Through TFTP Server 47 Management Modes 49 Default Values 49 Transitioning Between Modes 50 Returning to Managed Mode 51 5 Using Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator 53 Understanding the Interface 53 Device Representation 54 Using the Switch Administrator Buttons 55 Information Buttons...
... Download 46 Erase FLASH File 46 Erasing the Device Configuration 47 Password Recovery 47 Software Download Through TFTP Server 47 Management Modes 49 Default Values 49 Transitioning Between Modes 50 Returning to Managed Mode 51 5 Using Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator 53 Understanding the Interface 53 Device Representation 54 Using the Switch Administrator Buttons 55 Information Buttons...
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...Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 11 Fans baud rate is unavailable for the same egress port resources. Back Pressure Support On half-duplex links, the receiving port prevents buffer overflows by traffic competing for additional incoming traffic. PowerConnect Models Model PowerConnect 2808 PowerConnect 2816 PowerConnect 2824 PowerConnect... is active at the end of the queue. Summary of PowerConnect Models The following modes: • Managed Mode - Provides switch management through the web interface. • Unmanaged Mode - In this feature on a port where the HOL blocking...
...Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 11 Fans baud rate is unavailable for the same egress port resources. Back Pressure Support On half-duplex links, the receiving port prevents buffer overflows by traffic competing for additional incoming traffic. PowerConnect Models Model PowerConnect 2808 PowerConnect 2816 PowerConnect 2824 PowerConnect... is active at the end of the queue. Summary of PowerConnect Models The following modes: • Managed Mode - Provides switch management through the web interface. • Unmanaged Mode - In this feature on a port where the HOL blocking...
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... is the Managed Mode LED which are numbered 1 to right. On the left to 8, top down and left side of the PowerConnect 28xx switches. The Gigabit Ethernet ports can only operate at 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps. Hardware Description Switch Port Configurations PowerConnect 28xx Front and Back Panel Port Description The Dell™ PowerConnect™ 28xx...
... is the Managed Mode LED which are numbered 1 to right. On the left to 8, top down and left side of the PowerConnect 28xx switches. The Gigabit Ethernet ports can only operate at 10, 100 or 1000 Mbps. Hardware Description Switch Port Configurations PowerConnect 28xx Front and Back Panel Port Description The Dell™ PowerConnect™ 28xx...
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... which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode. For more information about management modes and transitioning between management modes and to reset the device. On the left to indicate the port status. Figure 2-4. PowerConnect 2816 Back Panel 18 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide PowerConnect 2808 Back Panel Figure 2-3. A Mode push-button, located on the right side on the...
... which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode. For more information about management modes and transitioning between management modes and to reset the device. On the left to indicate the port status. Figure 2-4. PowerConnect 2816 Back Panel 18 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide PowerConnect 2808 Back Panel Figure 2-3. A Mode push-button, located on the right side on the...
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PowerConnect 2824 Front Panel On the front panel there are 24 ports which are determined by the physical connection used to transition between them, see "Management Modes" on or not. On the front panel is used . The Fan LED indicates the device fan operations ...on the right side on a combo port, and utilizes the information in all the control interfaces. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 19 For more information about management modes and transitioning between management modes and to the SFP (or vice versa) without resetting the device. Figure 2-5. NOTE: Only one...
PowerConnect 2824 Front Panel On the front panel there are 24 ports which are determined by the physical connection used to transition between them, see "Management Modes" on or not. On the front panel is used . The Fan LED indicates the device fan operations ...on the right side on a combo port, and utilizes the information in all the control interfaces. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 19 For more information about management modes and transitioning between management modes and to the SFP (or vice versa) without resetting the device. Figure 2-5. NOTE: Only one...
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... the Power LED on the front panel indicates whether the device is the Managed Mode LED which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode. A Mode push- 20 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide PowerConnect 2848 Front Panel On the front panel there are present, the SFP port...Form-Factor Plugable) ports, designated as ports 45, 46, 47 and 48, for swappable optical transceiver, which are LEDs to right. PowerConnect 2824 Back Panel Figure 2-7. NOTE: The system can be disabled. The four combo ports are logical ports with two physical connections: ...
... the Power LED on the front panel indicates whether the device is the Managed Mode LED which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode. A Mode push- 20 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide PowerConnect 2848 Front Panel On the front panel there are present, the SFP port...Form-Factor Plugable) ports, designated as ports 45, 46, 47 and 48, for swappable optical transceiver, which are LEDs to right. PowerConnect 2824 Back Panel Figure 2-7. NOTE: The system can be disabled. The four combo ports are logical ports with two physical connections: ...
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...Management Modes" on page 49. The back panel contains an AC Power Supply Interface. PowerConnect 2848 Back Panel Physical Dimensions The PowerConnect 2808 switch has the following physical dimensions: • Height - 43.2 mm (1.7008 in.) • Width - 256 mm (10.079 in.) • Depth - 161.7 mm (6.366 in.) The PowerConnect 2816 and PowerConnect... Depth - 255 mm (10.04 in .) The PowerConnect 2848 switch has the following figure illustrates the back panel of links, power supply, fan status, and Managed Mode status. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 21 button, located on the ...
...Management Modes" on page 49. The back panel contains an AC Power Supply Interface. PowerConnect 2848 Back Panel Physical Dimensions The PowerConnect 2808 switch has the following physical dimensions: • Height - 43.2 mm (1.7008 in.) • Width - 256 mm (10.079 in.) • Depth - 161.7 mm (6.366 in.) The PowerConnect 2816 and PowerConnect... Depth - 255 mm (10.04 in .) The PowerConnect 2848 switch has the following figure illustrates the back panel of links, power supply, fan status, and Managed Mode status. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 21 button, located on the ...
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...Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Table 2-2. Fan LED (2824/2848 only) On the PowerConnect 2824 and PowerConnect 2848 front panel there is a Managed Mode LED monitoring the switch node as well as indicating diagnostic test results. One or more information about management modes and transitioning between them, see "Management Modes... Off Description Indicates diagnostics in Managed Mode. Indicates Unmanaged mode or Secure mode. Port LEDs 10/100/1000BASE-T Port LEDs Each 10/100/1000BASE-T port has two LEDs. Managed Mode LED On the PowerConnect 28xx front panel there is ...
...Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Table 2-2. Fan LED (2824/2848 only) On the PowerConnect 2824 and PowerConnect 2848 front panel there is a Managed Mode LED monitoring the switch node as well as indicating diagnostic test results. One or more information about management modes and transitioning between them, see "Management Modes... Off Description Indicates diagnostics in Managed Mode. Indicates Unmanaged mode or Secure mode. Port LEDs 10/100/1000BASE-T Port LEDs Each 10/100/1000BASE-T port has two LEDs. Managed Mode LED On the PowerConnect 28xx front panel there is ...
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.... For more information about management modes and transitioning between modes, press the button normally. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 23 The port is for changing between Managed Mode and Unmanaged (or Secure) Mode and for resetting the device. To reset the device, press and hold the button for system ventilation. The PowerConnect 2808 and PowerConnect 2816 devices have no internal...
.... For more information about management modes and transitioning between modes, press the button normally. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 23 The port is for changing between Managed Mode and Unmanaged (or Secure) Mode and for resetting the device. To reset the device, press and hold the button for system ventilation. The PowerConnect 2808 and PowerConnect 2816 devices have no internal...
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... in a managed mode. After completing all external connections, procede as follows: • If the device is to be used as an unmanaged switch, there is no need for a terminal connection. • A terminal connection is required if the device is performed. 4 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems ...User Guide 39 NOTE: The PowerConnect 2808 has an internal serial port. NOTE: Before proceeding, read the release notes for other procedures. For initial ...
... in a managed mode. After completing all external connections, procede as follows: • If the device is to be used as an unmanaged switch, there is no need for a terminal connection. • A terminal connection is required if the device is performed. 4 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems ...User Guide 39 NOTE: The PowerConnect 2808 has an internal serial port. NOTE: Before proceeding, read the release notes for other procedures. For initial ...
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... seconds. The PowerConnect 2808/16/24/48 models include a built-in this section refers to the device when set to operate as a managed switch the boot procedure can be monitored on the connected terminal as follows: 1 Ensure that the device console port is set to operate as a managed switch. Figure 4-1. Managed Mode The procedure described... No Loading Program from flash to a VT100 terminal device or VT100 terminal emulator via the RS-232 crossover cable. 2 Locate an AC power receptacle. 40 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide
... seconds. The PowerConnect 2808/16/24/48 models include a built-in this section refers to the device when set to operate as a managed switch the boot procedure can be monitored on the connected terminal as follows: 1 Ensure that the device console port is set to operate as a managed switch. Figure 4-1. Managed Mode The procedure described... No Loading Program from flash to a VT100 terminal device or VT100 terminal emulator via the RS-232 crossover cable. 2 Locate an AC power receptacle. 40 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide
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...the initial device configuration, and gets the system up and running as quickly as possible. Managed Mode The information and procedures described in Unmanaged Mode. The Setup Wizard configures the following information from the already connected Serial port or remotely ...managed (by default, every external and internal port is a member of a VT100 terminal device. (Press the key several times to verify that the prompt displays correctly.) The initial device configuration is in other modes. POST messages are displayed on page 157. Initial Configuration - Dell PowerConnect...
...the initial device configuration, and gets the system up and running as quickly as possible. Managed Mode The information and procedures described in Unmanaged Mode. The Setup Wizard configures the following information from the already connected Serial port or remotely ...managed (by default, every external and internal port is a member of a VT100 terminal device. (Press the key several times to verify that the prompt displays correctly.) The initial device configuration is in other modes. POST messages are displayed on page 157. Initial Configuration - Dell PowerConnect...
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....255.0 • Username - The following modes: • Managed Mode - Off Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 49 Default Values The factory default values, used . Management Modes The device supports the following table describes the Managed Mode LED indications. R/W privilege • DHCP Client - For more information about management modes and transitioning between them, see "Entering Secure Mode" on page 22). On • STP...
....255.0 • Username - The following modes: • Managed Mode - Off Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 49 Default Values The factory default values, used . Management Modes The device supports the following table describes the Managed Mode LED indications. R/W privilege • DHCP Client - For more information about management modes and transitioning between them, see "Entering Secure Mode" on page 22). On • STP...
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Transitioning Between Management Modes 50 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Transitioning Between Modes The following diagram summarizes movement between modes: Figure 4-2.
Transitioning Between Management Modes 50 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Transitioning Between Modes The following diagram summarizes movement between modes: Figure 4-2.
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...IP address using this option uses the IP address, user name and password that were automatically saved when you exited Managed mode. No saved configuration is restored and the device reboots. Loads a previously saved configuration. • Use Saved IP...Saved Configuration • Local Configuration - Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 51 When restoring local configuration, this page. Returning to Managed Mode When returning to retrieve a saved configuration. You can be used to Managed mode from either Unmanaged or Secure mode, the Restore Saved Configuration page appears...
...IP address using this option uses the IP address, user name and password that were automatically saved when you exited Managed mode. No saved configuration is restored and the device reboots. Loads a previously saved configuration. • Use Saved IP...Saved Configuration • Local Configuration - Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 51 When restoring local configuration, this page. Returning to Managed Mode When returning to retrieve a saved configuration. You can be used to Managed mode from either Unmanaged or Secure mode, the Restore Saved Configuration page appears...
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... upon the access level assigned to you: 56 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide The Dell PowerConnect OpenManage™ Switch Administrator home page opens. Access Levels When you login to a device, see "Password Recovery. Reset All Counters Clears statistic counters. For information about management modes, see "Management Modes" on -the-fly. For more information about recovering a lost password...
... upon the access level assigned to you: 56 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide The Dell PowerConnect OpenManage™ Switch Administrator home page opens. Access Levels When you login to a device, see "Password Recovery. Reset All Counters Clears statistic counters. For information about management modes, see "Management Modes" on -the-fly. For more information about recovering a lost password...
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... address of 192.168.2.1. For information about management modes, see "Managing Files" on the device to the switch. To use Secure Mode, configure the device in Managed Mode, and then switch to put the device in the Secure management mode. To open the Secure Mode page, click System → General → Secure Mode in Managed Mode. A confirmation message displays. 3 Click OK. Update...
... address of 192.168.2.1. For information about management modes, see "Managing Files" on the device to the switch. To use Secure Mode, configure the device in Managed Mode, and then switch to put the device in the Secure management mode. To open the Secure Mode page, click System → General → Secure Mode in Managed Mode. A confirmation message displays. 3 Click OK. Update...
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... the device has an IP address defined and that the workstation used to access the device is logged in Managed mode. Telnet Connection Telnet is in . To start a Telnet session: 1 Select Start > Run. A Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 157 NOTE: CLI can be used over a direct connection to entering commands on page 49...
... the device has an IP address defined and that the workstation used to access the device is logged in Managed mode. Telnet Connection Telnet is in . To start a Telnet session: 1 Select Start > Run. A Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 157 NOTE: CLI can be used over a direct connection to entering commands on page 49...