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... 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 (2824/2848 only 22 Port LEDs 22 Managed Mode Button 23 Switch Ventilation Fan 23 Cables...
... 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 (2824/2848 only 22 Port LEDs 22 Managed Mode Button 23 Switch Ventilation Fan 23 Cables...
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... 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 Rack ...
... 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 Rack ...
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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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PowerConnect Models Model PowerConnect 2808 PowerConnect 2816 PowerConnect 2824 PowerConnect 2848 Copper Ports/ RJ-45 Connectors Optical Ports/ GbE 8 built-in 10/100/1000 Base-T ports none 16 built-in 10/100/1000 Base-T ports ... removing the IP address of the device so that it is set to OFF. Provides switch management through the web interface. • Unmanaged Mode - By default, the device is configured so that it becomes inaccessible for configuration. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 11 Table 1-1. Fans baud rate is active at the end of...
PowerConnect Models Model PowerConnect 2808 PowerConnect 2816 PowerConnect 2824 PowerConnect 2848 Copper Ports/ RJ-45 Connectors Optical Ports/ GbE 8 built-in 10/100/1000 Base-T ports none 16 built-in 10/100/1000 Base-T ports ... removing the IP address of the device so that it is set to OFF. Provides switch management through the web interface. • Unmanaged Mode - By default, the device is configured so that it becomes inaccessible for configuration. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 11 Table 1-1. Fans baud rate is active at the end of...
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... switches. For more information about management modes and transitioning between management modes and to transition between them, see "Management Modes" on page 49. PowerConnect 2808 Front Panel 2 On the front panel there are LEDs (Light Emitting Diode) to a network. Hardware Description Switch Port Configurations PowerConnect 28xx Front and Back Panel Port Description The Dell™ PowerConnect™ 28xx switches use...
... switches. For more information about management modes and transitioning between management modes and to transition between them, see "Management Modes" on page 49. PowerConnect 2808 Front Panel 2 On the front panel there are LEDs (Light Emitting Diode) to a network. Hardware Description Switch Port Configurations PowerConnect 28xx Front and Back Panel Port Description The Dell™ PowerConnect™ 28xx switches use...
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... Back Panel 18 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide For more information about management modes and transitioning between management modes and to right. Figure 2-4. PowerConnect 2816 Front Panel On the front panel there are 16 ports which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode. The Power LED on the front panel indicates whether the device is...
... Back Panel 18 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide For more information about management modes and transitioning between management modes and to right. Figure 2-4. PowerConnect 2816 Front Panel On the front panel there are 16 ports which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode. The Power LED on the front panel indicates whether the device is...
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... the device is powered on the front panel is the Managed Mode LED which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode. For more information about management modes and transitioning between management modes and to indicate the port status. PowerConnect 2824 Front Panel On the front panel there are numbered 1 to...whereas the RJ-45 port will be used on page 49. NOTE: Only one time. NOTE: The system can be disabled. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 19 On the front panel is used . The system automatically detects the media used at any one of...
... the device is powered on the front panel is the Managed Mode LED which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode. For more information about management modes and transitioning between management modes and to indicate the port status. PowerConnect 2824 Front Panel On the front panel there are numbered 1 to...whereas the RJ-45 port will be used on page 49. NOTE: Only one time. NOTE: The system can be disabled. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 19 On the front panel is used . The system automatically detects the media used at any one of...
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...2-6. If both RJ-45 and SFP ports are LEDs 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. The system automatically detects the media used on or not. On each port, there are present, the..., designated as ports 45, 46, 47 and 48, for swappable optical transceiver, which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode. NOTE: Only one time. There are determined by the physical connection used at any one of the two physical connections of the front...
...2-6. If both RJ-45 and SFP ports are LEDs 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. The system automatically detects the media used on or not. On each port, there are present, the..., designated as ports 45, 46, 47 and 48, for swappable optical transceiver, which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode. NOTE: Only one time. There are determined by the physical connection used at any one of the two physical connections of the front...
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... is used to reset the device. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 21 The back panel contains an AC Power Supply Interface. Figure 2-8. For more information about management modes and transitioning between management modes and to transition between them, see "Management Modes" on page 49. PowerConnect 2848 Back Panel Physical Dimensions The PowerConnect 2808 switch has the following physical dimensions...
... is used to reset the device. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 21 The back panel contains an AC Power Supply Interface. Figure 2-8. For more information about management modes and transitioning between management modes and to transition between them, see "Management Modes" on page 49. PowerConnect 2848 Back Panel Physical Dimensions The PowerConnect 2808 switch has the following physical dimensions...
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...the switch is turned on . Fan LED (2824/2848 only) On the PowerConnect 2824 and PowerConnect 2848 front panel there is a Power LED. The following figure illustrates the RJ-45 10/100/1000BASE-T LEDs. 22 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Table 2-1. Fan LED ...Indications LED Color Green Solid Red Solid Description All fans are operating correctly. The following table describes the fan status LED indications. Power LED On the PowerConnect 28xx front panel there is a fan LED. Managed Mode...
...the switch is turned on . Fan LED (2824/2848 only) On the PowerConnect 2824 and PowerConnect 2848 front panel there is a Power LED. The following figure illustrates the RJ-45 10/100/1000BASE-T LEDs. 22 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Table 2-1. Fan LED ...Indications LED Color Green Solid Red Solid Description All fans are operating correctly. The following table describes the fan status LED indications. Power LED On the PowerConnect 28xx front panel there is a fan LED. Managed Mode...
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... established. Managed Mode Button The PowerConnect 28xx has a Mode push button on page 49. The port is transmitting or receiving data at 1000 Mbps. To reset the device, press and hold the button for at either 10 or 100 Mbps. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems... 2-4. Switch Ventilation Fan The PowerConnect 2848 switch has three fans and the PowerConnect 2824 switch has one fan for resetting the device. For more information about management modes and transitioning between them, see "Management Modes" on the front panel. Table 2-5. The Mode button is linked at 1000 ...
... established. Managed Mode Button The PowerConnect 28xx has a Mode push button on page 49. The port is transmitting or receiving data at 1000 Mbps. To reset the device, press and hold the button for at either 10 or 100 Mbps. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems... 2-4. Switch Ventilation Fan The PowerConnect 2848 switch has three fans and the PowerConnect 2824 switch has one fan for resetting the device. For more information about management modes and transitioning between them, see "Management Modes" on the front panel. Table 2-5. The Mode button is linked at 1000 ...
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..., connect a terminal to the device to be downloaded from the Dell support website at http://support.dell.com. NOTE: The PowerConnect 2808 has an internal serial port. After completing all external connections, procede as follows: • If the device is to be used in a managed mode. NOTE: Before proceeding, read the release notes for other...
..., connect a terminal to the device to be downloaded from the Dell support website at http://support.dell.com. NOTE: The PowerConnect 2808 has an internal serial port. After completing all external connections, procede as follows: • If the device is to be used in a managed mode. NOTE: Before proceeding, read the release notes for other...
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...Console Power On Hardware Setup 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. Figure 4-1. Once the device is set to RAM Startup Menu (Special Functions) Enter Wizard Yes Reboot No Initial... 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 To change between managed and unmanaged modes, press the Mode Button for less than seven seconds.
...Console Power On Hardware Setup 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. Figure 4-1. Once the device is set to RAM Startup Menu (Special Functions) Enter Wizard Yes Reboot No Initial... 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 To change between managed and unmanaged modes, press the Mode Button for less than seven seconds.
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... initial device configuration, and gets the device up for configuring the default route. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 41 Managed Mode The information and procedures described in the same state as a Managed Mode switch. The system prompts you received it. • The PowerConnect device booted successfully. • The console connection is established and the console prompt...
... initial device configuration, and gets the device up for configuring the default route. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 41 Managed Mode The information and procedures described in the same state as a Managed Mode switch. The system prompts you received it. • The PowerConnect device booted successfully. • The console connection is established and the console prompt...
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...8226; DHCP Client - The device reboots. STP is a Managed Mode LED monitoring the switch node as well as indicating diagnostic test results. For more information about management modes and transitioning between them, see "On the PowerConnect 28xx front panel there is disabled; on page 50." ... (see "Entering Secure Mode" on the device. • Secure Mode - In this mode, the device does not have an IP address; All modes are maintained through the web interface. The following modes: • Managed Mode - On • STP - Off Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 49...
...8226; DHCP Client - The device reboots. STP is a Managed Mode LED monitoring the switch node as well as indicating diagnostic test results. For more information about management modes and transitioning between them, see "On the PowerConnect 28xx front panel there is disabled; on page 50." ... (see "Entering Secure Mode" on the device. • Secure Mode - In this mode, the device does not have an IP address; All modes are maintained through the web interface. The following modes: • Managed Mode - On • STP - Off Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 49...
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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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... and the device reboots. When restoring local configuration, this page. You can be used to Managed mode from either Unmanaged or Secure mode, the Restore Saved Configuration page appears. Returning to Managed Mode When returning to retrieve a saved configuration. Figure 4-3. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 51 This page can also change the device IP address using...
... and the device reboots. When restoring local configuration, this page. You can be used to Managed mode from either Unmanaged or Secure mode, the Restore Saved Configuration page appears. Returning to Managed Mode When returning to retrieve a saved configuration. Figure 4-3. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 51 This page can also change the device IP address using...
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... the device, you : 56 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide NOTE: The device can be managed via web interface only in the address bar and press . The Dell PowerConnect OpenManage™ Switch Administrator home page opens. Print Prints the Network Management System page and/or table information. For more information about management modes, see "Static IP Address and...
... the device, you : 56 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide NOTE: The device can be managed via web interface only in the address bar and press . The Dell PowerConnect OpenManage™ Switch Administrator home page opens. Print Prints the Network Management System page and/or table information. For more information about management modes, see "Static IP Address and...
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... switch so that it prevents users from making any further configuration changes to put the device in Managed Mode, and then switch to enter the Managed Mode default configuration with your book title 63 For information about management modes, see "Managing Files" on page 80. This is done by removing the IP address of 192.168.2.1. Secure...
... switch so that it prevents users from making any further configuration changes to put the device in Managed Mode, and then switch to enter the Managed Mode default configuration with your book title 63 For information about management modes, see "Managing Files" on page 80. This is done by removing the IP address of 192.168.2.1. Secure...
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... and enter the necessary commands to a local login terminal where a remote login is a terminal emulation TCP/IP protocol. For information about management modes, see "Static IP Address and Subnet Mask." Console Connection 1 Power on a Linux system. Telnet is an alternative to complete the required...: 1 Select Start > Run. A Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 157 NOTE: CLI can be virtually connected to manage the device only when the device is loaded, before using CLI commands. NOTE: Ensure the client is in Managed mode. Telnet Connection Telnet is required. All ...
... and enter the necessary commands to a local login terminal where a remote login is a terminal emulation TCP/IP protocol. For information about management modes, see "Static IP Address and Subnet Mask." Console Connection 1 Power on a Linux system. Telnet is an alternative to complete the required...: 1 Select Start > Run. A Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 157 NOTE: CLI can be virtually connected to manage the device only when the device is loaded, before using CLI commands. NOTE: Ensure the client is in Managed mode. Telnet Connection Telnet is required. All ...