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... Description 9 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...
... Description 9 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...
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Managed Mode 40 Initial Configuration - 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... Port Default Settings 36 Auto-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
Managed Mode 40 Initial Configuration - 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... Port Default Settings 36 Auto-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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... Procedures 45 Software 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...
... Procedures 45 Software 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...
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... Pool 85 Excluding Addresses 87 Manually Allocating IP Addresses (Static Hosts 89 Configuring Address Binding 92 Defining Advanced Settings 93 Configuring General Device Parameters 93 7 Configuring Device Switching 95 Configuring Network Security 95 Configuring Port Based Authentication 96 Configuring Advanced Port Based Authentication 100 Authenticating Users 102 Configuring Ports 103 Defining Port Parameters 103 Aggregating Ports 105...
... Pool 85 Excluding Addresses 87 Manually Allocating IP Addresses (Static Hosts 89 Configuring Address Binding 92 Defining Advanced Settings 93 Configuring General Device Parameters 93 7 Configuring Device Switching 95 Configuring Network Security 95 Configuring Port Based Authentication 96 Configuring Advanced Port Based Authentication 100 Authenticating Users 102 Configuring Ports 103 Defining Port Parameters 103 Aggregating Ports 105...
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... Tree 124 Configuring VLANs 126 Defining VLAN Members 126 VLAN Port Membership Table 128 Defining VLAN Ports Settings 130 Defining VLAN LAG Settings 131 Aggregating Ports 133 Defining ... Parameters 138 IGMP Snooping 141 8 Viewing Statistics 143 Viewing RMON Statistics 144 Viewing RMON Statistics Group 144 Viewing Charts 145 Viewing the CPU Utilization 146 9 Configuring Quality of Service 147 Defining CoS Global Parameters 149 Defining QoS Interface Settings 150 Defining Queue Settings 151 Mapping CoS Values to Queues 153 Mapping...
... Tree 124 Configuring VLANs 126 Defining VLAN Members 126 VLAN Port Membership Table 128 Defining VLAN Ports Settings 130 Defining VLAN LAG Settings 131 Aggregating Ports 133 Defining ... Parameters 138 IGMP Snooping 141 8 Viewing Statistics 143 Viewing RMON Statistics 144 Viewing RMON Statistics Group 144 Viewing Charts 145 Viewing the CPU Utilization 146 9 Configuring Quality of Service 147 Defining CoS Global Parameters 149 Defining QoS Interface Settings 150 Defining Queue Settings 151 Mapping CoS Values to Queues 153 Mapping...
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... 160 CLI Commands 161 Command: asset-tag 161 Command: copy 161 Command: debug-mode 162 Command: do 163 Command: end 163 Command: exit (configuration 163 Command: exit (EXEC 164 Command: help 164 Command: interface ethernet 165 Command: interface port-channel 165 Command: interface vlan 166 Command: ip address 166 ...
... 160 CLI Commands 161 Command: asset-tag 161 Command: copy 161 Command: debug-mode 162 Command: do 163 Command: end 163 Command: exit (configuration 163 Command: exit (EXEC 164 Command: help 164 Command: interface ethernet 165 Command: interface port-channel 165 Command: interface vlan 166 Command: ip address 166 ...
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... features are primarily designated for installing, configuring and maintaining the PowerConnect 2808, PowerConnect 2816, PowerConnect 2824, and PowerConnect 2848 Webmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switches. Figure 1-1. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 9 System Description This section describes the hardware configurations of the PowerConnect 28xx. PowerConnect 2808 The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 2816 front panel. The PowerConnect 28xx switches can be used to connect workstations...
... features are primarily designated for installing, configuring and maintaining the PowerConnect 2808, PowerConnect 2816, PowerConnect 2824, and PowerConnect 2848 Webmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switches. Figure 1-1. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 9 System Description This section describes the hardware configurations of the PowerConnect 28xx. PowerConnect 2808 The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 2816 front panel. The PowerConnect 28xx switches can be used to connect workstations...
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...whole system. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 11 Provides switch management through the web interface. • Unmanaged Mode - This mode keeps the existing configuration active, but it prevents users from making configuration changes by ...device operates as a hub with default configuration, and configuration cannot be changed. • Secure Mode - Table 1-1. Summary of PowerConnect Models The following modes: • Managed Mode - PowerConnect Models Model PowerConnect 2808 PowerConnect 2816 PowerConnect 2824 PowerConnect 2848 Copper Ports/ RJ-45 Connectors ...
...whole system. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 11 Provides switch management through the web interface. • Unmanaged Mode - This mode keeps the existing configuration active, but it prevents users from making configuration changes by ...device operates as a hub with default configuration, and configuration cannot be changed. • Secure Mode - Table 1-1. Summary of PowerConnect Models The following modes: • Managed Mode - PowerConnect Models Model PowerConnect 2808 PowerConnect 2816 PowerConnect 2824 PowerConnect 2848 Copper Ports/ RJ-45 Connectors ...
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... that share a pointto-point link segment, and to automatically configure both Ethernet switches to take maximum advantage of this facility are detected: • Cable Type and Status • Cable Length • Fault-Distance 12 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide When the system initiates a cable-testing...Ethernet switch to advertise modes of up to 10K bytes. AutoMDI/MDIX Support The switch automatically detects whether the cable connected to configure the port speeds advertised. Auto MDI/MDIX works on 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports. This feature is automatically enabled for ...
... that share a pointto-point link segment, and to automatically configure both Ethernet switches to take maximum advantage of this facility are detected: • Cable Type and Status • Cable Length • Fault-Distance 12 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide When the system initiates a cable-testing...Ethernet switch to advertise modes of up to 10K bytes. AutoMDI/MDIX Support The switch automatically detects whether the cable connected to configure the port speeds advertised. Auto MDI/MDIX works on 10/100/1000BASE-T Ethernet ports. This feature is automatically enabled for ...
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However, a similar functionality may be configured for MAC Addresses MAC addresses from overflowing. Addresses...and many-to-many connections for a given period of time are transmitted to the relevant ports. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 13 Auto-Learning MAC Addresses The switch enables MAC address auto-learning from where... VLAN-aware bridging. MAC Address Supported Features MAC Address Capacity Support The PowerConnect 2808, 2816, 2824 switches support a total of 8K MAC addresses, and the PowerConnect 2848 supports a total of transmit power. VLAN-aware MAC-based Switching...
However, a similar functionality may be configured for MAC Addresses MAC addresses from overflowing. Addresses...and many-to-many connections for a given period of time are transmitted to the relevant ports. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 13 Auto-Learning MAC Addresses The switch enables MAC address auto-learning from where... VLAN-aware bridging. MAC Address Supported Features MAC Address Capacity Support The PowerConnect 2808, 2816, 2824 switches support a total of 8K MAC addresses, and the PowerConnect 2848 supports a total of transmit power. VLAN-aware MAC-based Switching...
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...the user is automatically joined to an upstream Multicast router. From the frame, the device identifies work stations to the VLAN configured on a combination of the ingress port and package contents. Port Mirroring The port mirroring mechanism monitors and mirrors network traffic ...14 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Port Based Virtual LANs (VLANs) Port-based VLANs classify incoming packets to six aggregated links. Reduction of users to a monitoring port. VLAN Supported Features VLAN Support VLANs are : • Fault tolerance protection from work stations configured for ...
...the user is automatically joined to an upstream Multicast router. From the frame, the device identifies work stations to the VLAN configured on a combination of the ingress port and package contents. Port Mirroring The port mirroring mechanism monitors and mirrors network traffic ...14 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Port Based Virtual LANs (VLANs) Port-based VLANs classify incoming packets to six aggregated links. Reduction of users to a monitoring port. VLAN Supported Features VLAN Support VLANs are : • Fault tolerance protection from work stations configured for ...
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... BootP requests to converge. During this delay, and can take 30-60 seconds for the switch Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 15 DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a standard Layer 2 switch requirement that allows bridges to be used to provide the ...8226; Improved bandwidth granularity • High bandwidth server connectivity A LAG is a corrupted or invalid software image. The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) automates the assignment of network topologies to full-duplex operation. The BootP client is operational if there is composed of...
... BootP requests to converge. During this delay, and can take 30-60 seconds for the switch Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 15 DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a standard Layer 2 switch requirement that allows bridges to be used to provide the ...8226; Improved bandwidth granularity • High bandwidth server connectivity A LAG is a corrupted or invalid software image. The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) automates the assignment of network topologies to full-duplex operation. The BootP client is operational if there is composed of...
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... been classified, it is an extension to the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), which the system can be monitored and configured. RMON defines current and historical MAC-layer statistics and control objects, allowing real-time information to one RMON group for marking...statistics. The switches support one of the queues. The system provides a means to collect the statistics defined in the system. 16 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Ethernet Switch Management Features Web-Based Management With a Web-based management interface, the Ethernet Switches' system can ...
... been classified, it is an extension to the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), which the system can be monitored and configured. RMON defines current and historical MAC-layer statistics and control objects, allowing real-time information to one RMON group for marking...statistics. The switches support one of the queues. The system provides a means to collect the statistics defined in the system. 16 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Ethernet Switch Management Features Web-Based Management With a Web-based management interface, the Ethernet Switches' system can ...
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... the front panels and back panels of the front panel is powered on page 49. Hardware Description Switch Port Configurations PowerConnect 28xx Front and Back Panel Port Description The Dell™ PowerConnect™ 28xx switches use 10/100/1000BASE-T ports on the front panel for connecting to reset the device.... or Full duplex), and flow control. On each port there are numbered 1 to 8, top down and left side of the PowerConnect 28xx switches. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 17 The Power LED on the front panel indicates whether the device is the Managed Mode LED which are ...
... the front panels and back panels of the front panel is powered on page 49. Hardware Description Switch Port Configurations PowerConnect 28xx Front and Back Panel Port Description The Dell™ PowerConnect™ 28xx switches use 10/100/1000BASE-T ports on the front panel for connecting to reset the device.... or Full duplex), and flow control. On each port there are numbered 1 to 8, top down and left side of the PowerConnect 28xx switches. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 17 The Power LED on the front panel indicates whether the device is the Managed Mode LED which are ...
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...an uplink port, use Category 5 Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) cables with screws (not provided). Ensure that supports auto-negotiation. 32 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Mounting Device on the Ethernet device support automatic Media-Dependent Interface/Media-Dependent Interface with internal crossover wiring (MDI/MDIX... where the screws to hold the device must be connected to a terminal. The RJ-45 ports on a Wall Connecting the Device To configure the device, the device must be prepared. 7 On the marked locations, drill the holes and place all plugs (not provided) in the...
...an uplink port, use Category 5 Unshielded Twisted-Pair (UTP) cables with screws (not provided). Ensure that supports auto-negotiation. 32 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Mounting Device on the Ethernet device support automatic Media-Dependent Interface/Media-Dependent Interface with internal crossover wiring (MDI/MDIX... where the screws to hold the device must be connected to a terminal. The RJ-45 ports on a Wall Connecting the Device To configure the device, the device must be prepared. 7 On the marked locations, drill the holes and place all plugs (not provided) in the...
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.../48. f Select Terminal keys for monitoring and configuring the device. Go to the terminal running VT100 terminal emulation software. • An RS-232 crossover cable with a female DB-9 connector for the Console port and the appropriate connector for Terminal keys (not Windows keys). Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 33 Connecting the Terminal...
.../48. f Select Terminal keys for monitoring and configuring the device. Go to the terminal running VT100 terminal emulation software. • An RS-232 crossover cable with a female DB-9 connector for the Console port and the appropriate connector for Terminal keys (not Windows keys). Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 33 Connecting the Terminal...
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... front panel. 34 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Connecting to Console Port Connecting a Device to a Power Supply 1 Connect the supplied standard AC power cable to the AC connector on the back panel. 2 Do not connect the power cable to a power source in the steps detailed in Starting and Configuring the Device. Connecting...
... front panel. 34 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Connecting to Console Port Connecting a Device to a Power Supply 1 Connect the supplied standard AC power cable to the AC connector on the back panel. 2 Do not connect the power cable to a power source in the steps detailed in Starting and Configuring the Device. Connecting...
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... the Auto-negotiation and is enabled when Auto-negotiation is enabled. Back Pressure The device supports back pressure for ports configured with a device 10/100/1000BaseT port that is not set to auto-negotiation, both operate at the highest common ...a mechanism established between them. Port Default Settings The general information for configuring the device ports includes the short description of the autonegotiation mechanism and the default settings for additional traffic. 36 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Auto-negotiation is disabled. By default, this feature...
... the Auto-negotiation and is enabled when Auto-negotiation is enabled. Back Pressure The device supports back pressure for ports configured with a device 10/100/1000BaseT port that is not set to auto-negotiation, both operate at the highest common ...a mechanism established between them. Port Default Settings The general information for configuring the device ports includes the short description of the autonegotiation mechanism and the default settings for additional traffic. 36 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Auto-negotiation is disabled. By default, this feature...
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Port Default Settings Function Port speed and mode Port forwarding state Port tagging Flow Control Back Pressure MDIX (not user-configurable) Default Setting 10/100/1000BaseT copper: auto-negotiation full duplex Enabled No tagging On Off (disabled on ingress) On (relevant to coppers ports only) Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 37 Table 3-3. Switching Port Default Settings The following table gives the port default settings.
Port Default Settings Function Port speed and mode Port forwarding state Port tagging Flow Control Back Pressure MDIX (not user-configurable) Default Setting 10/100/1000BaseT copper: auto-negotiation full duplex Enabled No tagging On Off (disabled on ingress) On (relevant to coppers ports only) Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 37 Table 3-3. Switching Port Default Settings The following table gives the port default settings.
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... is no need for a terminal connection. • A terminal connection is required if the device is to be used in a managed mode. NOTE: It is performed. 4 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 39 Starting and Configuring the Device After completing all external connections, connect a terminal to the device to...
... is no need for a terminal connection. • A terminal connection is required if the device is to be used in a managed mode. NOTE: It is performed. 4 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 39 Starting and Configuring the Device After completing all external connections, connect a terminal to the device to...