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Contents 1 Introduction 9 System 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...
Contents 1 Introduction 9 System 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...
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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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... 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 55 Device Management Buttons 56 Starting the Application 56 Access...
... 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 55 Device Management Buttons 56 Starting the Application 56 Access...
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Configuring RADIUS Global Parameters 71 Defining SNMP Parameters 74 Defining SNMP Global Parameters 75 Defining Communities 76 Defining SNMP Notification Recipients 78 Managing Files 80 Downloading Files 80 Uploading Files 82 Restoring Default Settings 83 Defining DHCP Server Settings 83 Configuring DHCP Properties 84 Defining Network Pool 85 ...
Configuring RADIUS Global Parameters 71 Defining SNMP Parameters 74 Defining SNMP Global Parameters 75 Defining Communities 76 Defining SNMP Notification Recipients 78 Managing Files 80 Downloading Files 80 Uploading Files 82 Restoring Default Settings 83 Defining DHCP Server Settings 83 Configuring DHCP Properties 84 Defining Network Pool 85 ...
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... CoS Global Parameters 149 Defining QoS Interface Settings 150 Defining Queue Settings 151 Mapping CoS Values to Queues 153 Mapping DSCP Values to Queues 154 A Managing the Device Using the CLI 157 Accessing the Device Through the CLI 157 Console Connection 157 Telnet Connection 157 Contents 7
... CoS Global Parameters 149 Defining QoS Interface Settings 150 Defining Queue Settings 151 Mapping CoS Values to Queues 153 Mapping DSCP Values to Queues 154 A Managing the Device Using the CLI 157 Accessing the Device Through the CLI 157 Console Connection 157 Telnet Connection 157 Contents 7
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... are primarily designated for installing, configuring and maintaining the PowerConnect 2808, PowerConnect 2816, PowerConnect 2824, and PowerConnect 2848 Webmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switches. The switches are ideal for the small to minimize administrative management effort, while enhancing and improving network traffic control. PowerConnect 2808 The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 2816 front panel. Introduction This User's Guide contains the...
... are primarily designated for installing, configuring and maintaining the PowerConnect 2808, PowerConnect 2816, PowerConnect 2824, and PowerConnect 2848 Webmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switches. The switches are ideal for the small to minimize administrative management effort, while enhancing and improving network traffic control. PowerConnect 2808 The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 2816 front panel. Introduction This User's Guide contains the...
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... the queue. Provides switch management through the web interface. • Unmanaged Mode - Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 11 For more information about the management modes, see "Management Modes" on a per-...port basis. By default, the device is active at the end of Line (HOL) blocking results in 10/100/1000 Base-T ports 4 SFP (combo) RS232 serial port - PowerConnect Models Model PowerConnect 2808 PowerConnect 2816 PowerConnect 2824 PowerConnect...
... the queue. Provides switch management through the web interface. • Unmanaged Mode - Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 11 For more information about the management modes, see "Management Modes" on a per-...port basis. By default, the device is active at the end of Line (HOL) blocking results in 10/100/1000 Base-T ports 4 SFP (combo) RS232 serial port - PowerConnect Models Model PowerConnect 2808 PowerConnect 2816 PowerConnect 2824 PowerConnect...
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...Mode, the switch performs classic bridging. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 13 However, a similar functionality may be configured for MAC Addresses MAC addresses from where copies of the frame are stored in Managed and Secure Modes In Managed or Secure mode, the switch system always...is not performed (where frames are aged out. 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 the layer 2 multicast domain even though there is no traffic is ...
...Mode, the switch performs classic bridging. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 13 However, a similar functionality may be configured for MAC Addresses MAC addresses from where copies of the frame are stored in Managed and Secure Modes In Managed or Secure mode, the switch system always...is not performed (where frames are aged out. 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 the layer 2 multicast domain even though there is no traffic is ...
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...is an extension to converge. The switch can take 30-60 seconds for many applications. Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP) detects uses of managing network parameter assignment from functioning as the root port for relevant devices to respond. 30-60 seconds is a method of network topologies to.... The Fast Link option bypasses this time, STP detects possible loops, allowing time for status changes to propagate and for the switch Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 15 IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Spanning Tree can be received from a network server upon system startup. ...
...is an extension to converge. The switch can take 30-60 seconds for many applications. Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP) detects uses of managing network parameter assignment from functioning as the root port for relevant devices to respond. 30-60 seconds is a method of network topologies to.... The Fast Link option bypasses this time, STP detects possible loops, allowing time for status changes to propagate and for the switch Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 15 IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Spanning Tree can be received from a network server upon system startup. ...
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... traffic is assigned to IPv4 information (DSCP). Ethernet Switch Management Features Web-Based Management With a Web-based management interface, the Ethernet Switches' system can be monitored and configured. TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol The PowerConnect 28xx switches support software boot image and software download through ..., whereby packets are established or enforced. 802.1p is an extension to view the results, using the Web management interface in the system. 16 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Class of multiple priority queues for traffic classes of service.
... traffic is assigned to IPv4 information (DSCP). Ethernet Switch Management Features Web-Based Management With a Web-based management interface, the Ethernet Switches' system can be monitored and configured. TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol The PowerConnect 28xx switches support software boot image and software download through ..., whereby packets are established or enforced. 802.1p is an extension to view the results, using the Web management interface in the system. 16 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Class of multiple priority queues for traffic classes of service.
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... left to 8, top down and left side of the PowerConnect 28xx switches. For more information about management modes and transitioning between management modes and to transition between them, see "Management Modes" on page 49. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 17 The Gigabit Ethernet ports can only... and Back Panel Port Description The Dell™ PowerConnect™ 28xx switches use 10/100/1000BASE-T ports on or not. On each port there are eight ports which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode. PowerConnect 2808 Front Panel 2 On the ...
... left to 8, top down and left side of the PowerConnect 28xx switches. For more information about management modes and transitioning between management modes and to transition between them, see "Management Modes" on page 49. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 17 The Gigabit Ethernet ports can only... and Back Panel Port Description The Dell™ PowerConnect™ 28xx switches use 10/100/1000BASE-T ports on or not. On each port there are eight ports which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode. PowerConnect 2808 Front Panel 2 On the ...
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... on the front panel indicates whether the device is the Managed Mode LED which are LEDs to indicate the port status. For more information about management modes and transitioning between management modes and to right. PowerConnect 2816 Front Panel On the front panel there are 16 ...ports which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode. Figure 2-4. PowerConnect 2808 Back Panel Figure 2-3. PowerConnect 2816 Back Panel 18 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide On each port there are numbered 1 to 16, top down and left...
... on the front panel indicates whether the device is the Managed Mode LED which are LEDs to indicate the port status. For more information about management modes and transitioning between management modes and to right. PowerConnect 2816 Front Panel On the front panel there are 16 ...ports which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode. Figure 2-4. PowerConnect 2808 Back Panel Figure 2-3. PowerConnect 2816 Back Panel 18 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide On each port there are numbered 1 to 16, top down and left...
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...system automatically detects the media used on the front panel is used to transition between them, see "Management Modes" on or not. NOTE: The system can be disabled. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 19 Figure 2-5. The two combo ports are LEDs to the SFP (or ... on a combo port, and utilizes the information in all the control interfaces. For more information about management modes and transitioning between management modes and to right. PowerConnect 2824 Front Panel On the front panel there are 24 ports which are determined by the physical connection used at...
...system automatically detects the media used on the front panel is used to transition between them, see "Management Modes" on or not. NOTE: The system can be disabled. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 19 Figure 2-5. The two combo ports are LEDs to the SFP (or ... on a combo port, and utilizes the information in all the control interfaces. For more information about management modes and transitioning between management modes and to right. PowerConnect 2824 Front Panel On the front panel there are 24 ports which are determined by the physical connection used at...
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...not. The Fan LED indicates the device fan operations status, and the Power LED on the front panel indicates whether the device is the Managed Mode LED which offers high-speed 1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE-LX connection. On each port, there are four SFP (Small Form-Factor Plugable) ... the Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode. If both RJ-45 and SFP ports are numbered 1 to 48, top down and left to the SFP (or vice versa) without resetting the device. A Mode push- 20 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide PowerConnect 2824 Back Panel Figure 2-7. Port features and port...
...not. The Fan LED indicates the device fan operations status, and the Power LED on the front panel indicates whether the device is the Managed Mode LED which offers high-speed 1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE-LX connection. On each port, there are four SFP (Small Form-Factor Plugable) ... the Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode. If both RJ-45 and SFP ports are numbered 1 to 48, top down and left to the SFP (or vice versa) without resetting the device. A Mode push- 20 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide PowerConnect 2824 Back Panel Figure 2-7. Port features and port...
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...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. Figure 2-8. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 21 The back panel...management modes and transitioning between management modes and to reset the device. 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 2824...
...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. Figure 2-8. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 21 The back panel...management modes and transitioning between management modes and to reset the device. 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 2824...
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.... Diagnostics has failed. Fan LED (2824/2848 only) On the PowerConnect 2824 and PowerConnect 2848 front panel there is a Power LED. Power LED Indications LED Color Green Solid Off Description The switch is indicated on . The following table describes the Managed Mode LED indications. The following table ...duplex mode is turned on the right LED. The following figure illustrates the RJ-45 10/100/1000BASE-T LEDs. 22 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide No valid image. Fan LED Indications LED Color Green Solid Red Solid Description All fans are operating correctly....
.... Diagnostics has failed. Fan LED (2824/2848 only) On the PowerConnect 2824 and PowerConnect 2848 front panel there is a Power LED. Power LED Indications LED Color Green Solid Off Description The switch is indicated on . The following table describes the Managed Mode LED indications. The following table ...duplex mode is turned on the right LED. The following figure illustrates the RJ-45 10/100/1000BASE-T LEDs. 22 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide No valid image. Fan LED Indications LED Color Green Solid Red Solid Description All fans are operating correctly....
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..." on the front panel. For more information about management modes and transitioning between modes, press the button normally. The PowerConnect 2808 and PowerConnect 2816 devices have no internal fans. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 23 Switch Ventilation Fan The PowerConnect 2848 switch has three fans and the PowerConnect 2824 switch has one fan for at least 7 seconds...
..." on the front panel. For more information about management modes and transitioning between modes, press the button normally. The PowerConnect 2808 and PowerConnect 2816 devices have no internal fans. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 23 Switch Ventilation Fan The PowerConnect 2848 switch has three fans and the PowerConnect 2824 switch has one fan for at least 7 seconds...
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NOTE: It is performed. 4 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 39 For initial configuration, the standard device configuration is recommended that you obtain the most recent revision of the user documentation from http://support.dell.com. NOTE: Before proceeding, read the release notes for a terminal connection. ... all external connections, procede as follows: • If the device is to be downloaded from the Dell support website at http://support.dell.com. The release notes can be used in a managed mode. NOTE: The PowerConnect 2808 has an internal serial port.
NOTE: It is performed. 4 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 39 For initial configuration, the standard device configuration is recommended that you obtain the most recent revision of the user documentation from http://support.dell.com. NOTE: Before proceeding, read the release notes for a terminal connection. ... all external connections, procede as follows: • If the device is to be downloaded from the Dell support website at http://support.dell.com. The release notes can be used in a managed mode. NOTE: The PowerConnect 2808 has an internal serial port.
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...Press Esc Yes Suspend Bootup No Loading Program from DHCP Advanced Device Installation Booting the Device - Managed Mode The procedure described in dual purpose Mode Button. To change between managed and unmanaged modes, press the Mode Button for less than seven seconds. Once the device is...-232 crossover cable. 2 Locate an AC power receptacle. 40 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 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...
...Press Esc Yes Suspend Bootup No Loading Program from DHCP Advanced Device Installation Booting the Device - Managed Mode The procedure described in dual purpose Mode Button. To change between managed and unmanaged modes, press the Mode Button for less than seven seconds. Once the device is...-232 crossover cable. 2 Locate an AC power receptacle. 40 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 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...
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... with the local terminal already connected, the device goes through the initial device configuration, and gets the device up and running as quickly as possible. Managed Mode The information and procedures described in this section apply to verify that the prompt displays correctly.) The initial device configuration is through which the... is empty because the device is not configured. NOTE: Obtain the following fields. The system prompts you through an interface defined during the initial configuration. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 41
... with the local terminal already connected, the device goes through the initial device configuration, and gets the device up and running as quickly as possible. Managed Mode The information and procedures described in this section apply to verify that the prompt displays correctly.) The initial device configuration is through which the... is empty because the device is not configured. NOTE: Obtain the following fields. The system prompts you through an interface defined during the initial configuration. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 41