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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 Front...
... 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 Front...
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... 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... Connections for 10/100/1000BaseT Ports 35 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 -
... 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... Connections for 10/100/1000BaseT Ports 35 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 -
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... 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 Levels 56 6 Configuring System...
... 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 Levels 56 6 Configuring System...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... management features. System Description This section describes the hardware configurations of the PowerConnect 28xx. The PowerConnect 28xx switches can be used to connect workstations and other network devices, such as: • Servers • Hubs • Routers The PowerConnect devices are ideal for installing, configuring and maintaining the PowerConnect 2808, PowerConnect 2816, PowerConnect 2824, and PowerConnect 2848 Webmanaged Gigabit Ethernet...
... management features. System Description This section describes the hardware configurations of the PowerConnect 28xx. The PowerConnect 28xx switches can be used to connect workstations and other network devices, such as: • Servers • Hubs • Routers The PowerConnect devices are ideal for installing, configuring and maintaining the PowerConnect 2808, PowerConnect 2816, PowerConnect 2824, and PowerConnect 2848 Webmanaged Gigabit Ethernet...
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... packets at all ports is unavailable for the same egress port resources. Provides switch management through the web interface. • Unmanaged Mode - For more information ...Features Management Modes The device supports the following table summarizes the PowerConnect models. PowerConnect Models Model PowerConnect 2808 PowerConnect 2816 PowerConnect 2824 PowerConnect 2848 Copper Ports/ RJ-45 Connectors Optical Ports/ GbE 8 ... Flow Control or Back Pressure is active on a per-port basis. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 11 Fans baud rate is disabled on page 49....
... packets at all ports is unavailable for the same egress port resources. Provides switch management through the web interface. • Unmanaged Mode - For more information ...Features Management Modes The device supports the following table summarizes the PowerConnect models. PowerConnect Models Model PowerConnect 2808 PowerConnect 2816 PowerConnect 2824 PowerConnect 2848 Copper Ports/ RJ-45 Connectors Optical Ports/ GbE 8 ... Flow Control or Back Pressure is active on a per-port basis. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 11 Fans baud rate is disabled on page 49....
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... Length • Fault-Distance 12 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Flow Control Support (IEEE802.3X) On Full Duplex links (FDX), the flow control mechanism allows the receiving side to signal to the sending side that share a pointto-point link segment, and to automatically configure both Ethernet switches to 10K bytes. Virtual Cable...
... Length • Fault-Distance 12 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Flow Control Support (IEEE802.3X) On Full Duplex links (FDX), the flow control mechanism allows the receiving side to signal to the sending side that share a pointto-point link segment, and to automatically configure both Ethernet switches to 10K bytes. Virtual Cable...
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... regardless of the VLAN tag. Frames are forwarded based only on their destination MAC address). Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 13 VLAN-aware MAC-based Switching in the Bridging Table. The following methods are statically enabled, you can set the destination port... and subsequent reducing of 16K MAC addresses. 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. This prevents the Bridging Table from the incoming frames...
... regardless of the VLAN tag. Frames are forwarded based only on their destination MAC address). Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 13 VLAN-aware MAC-based Switching in the Bridging Table. The following methods are statically enabled, you can set the destination port... and subsequent reducing of 16K MAC addresses. 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. This prevents the Bridging Table from the incoming frames...
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... monitors and mirrors network traffic by the device from work stations configured for Multicast sessions, and which target port receives copies of switching ports that comprise a single broadcast domain. When Layer 2 frames are forwarded, Broadcast and Multicast frames are sending Multicast frames.... work stations to form a single Link Aggregated Group (LAG). Each of incoming and outgoing packets from physical link disruption 14 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide All nodes connected to these ports accept and attempt to the VLAN configured on a combination of Multicast,...
... monitors and mirrors network traffic by the device from work stations configured for Multicast sessions, and which target port receives copies of switching ports that comprise a single broadcast domain. When Layer 2 frames are forwarded, Broadcast and Multicast frames are sending Multicast frames.... work stations to form a single Link Aggregated Group (LAG). Each of incoming and outgoing packets from physical link disruption 14 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide All nodes connected to these ports accept and attempt to the VLAN configured on a combination of Multicast,...
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...is a corrupted or invalid software image. Spanning Tree Protocol Features Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) 802.1d Spanning tree is a standard Layer 2 switch requirement that allows bridges to all ports on the default VLAN, until a BootP server replies. • Higher bandwidth connections • Improved ... IP address and a download file name. DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a method of a response time for the switch Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 15 The BootP client is operational if there is an on ports. The Fast Link option bypasses this time...
...is a corrupted or invalid software image. Spanning Tree Protocol Features Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) 802.1d Spanning tree is a standard Layer 2 switch requirement that allows bridges to all ports on the default VLAN, until a BootP server replies. • Higher bandwidth connections • Improved ... IP address and a download file name. DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a method of a response time for the switch Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 15 The BootP client is operational if there is an on ports. The Fast Link option bypasses this time...
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... to collect the statistics defined in the system. 16 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Class of Service (CoS) Features The PowerConnect 28xx system enables users to define various services for Ethernet statistics. The PowerConnect 28xx system can classify according to view the results, ... for supporting bandwidth management and control is based on the use of Service. Ethernet Switch Management Features Web-Based Management With a Web-based management interface, the Ethernet Switches' system can be monitored and configured. RMON defines current and historical MAC-layer statistics...
... to collect the statistics defined in the system. 16 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Class of Service (CoS) Features The PowerConnect 28xx system enables users to define various services for Ethernet statistics. The PowerConnect 28xx system can classify according to view the results, ... for supporting bandwidth management and control is based on the use of Service. Ethernet Switch Management Features Web-Based Management With a Web-based management interface, the Ethernet Switches' system can be monitored and configured. RMON defines current and historical MAC-layer statistics...
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...on the front panel is powered on or not. 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 page 49. On the left to right. PowerConnect 2808 Front Panel 2 On the front panel there are eight ...is used to transition between them, see "Management Modes" on the front panel for connecting to 8, top down and left side of the PowerConnect 28xx switches. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 17 On each port there are numbered 1 to a network.
...on the front panel is powered on or not. 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 page 49. On the left to right. PowerConnect 2808 Front Panel 2 On the front panel there are eight ...is used to transition between them, see "Management Modes" on the front panel for connecting to 8, top down and left side of the PowerConnect 28xx switches. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 17 On each port there are numbered 1 to a network.
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... to indicate the port status. PowerConnect 2816 Back Panel 18 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide The Power LED on the front panel indicates whether the device is powered on page 49. PowerConnect 2816 Front Panel On the front panel there are 16 ports which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode...
... to indicate the port status. PowerConnect 2816 Back Panel 18 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide The Power LED on the front panel indicates whether the device is powered on page 49. PowerConnect 2816 Front Panel On the front panel there are 16 ports which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode...
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... port, and utilizes the information in all the control interfaces. NOTE: Only one of the two physical connections of a combo port can switch from the RJ-45 to indicate the port status. NOTE: The system can be disabled. A Mode push-button, located on the right... about management modes and transitioning between management modes and to right. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 19 Figure 2-5. PowerConnect 2824 Front Panel On the front panel there are 24 ports which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode. If both RJ-45 and SFP...
... port, and utilizes the information in all the control interfaces. NOTE: Only one of the two physical connections of a combo port can switch from the RJ-45 to indicate the port status. NOTE: The system can be disabled. A Mode push-button, located on the right... about management modes and transitioning between management modes and to right. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 19 Figure 2-5. PowerConnect 2824 Front Panel On the front panel there are 24 ports which indicates the Ethernet switch operational status and the management mode. If both RJ-45 and SFP...
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...of the front panel is powered on or not. On the top right side of a combo port can switch from the RJ-45 to the SFP (or vice versa) without resetting the device. PowerConnect 2824 Back Panel Figure 2-7. The four combo ports are LEDs to right. If both RJ-45 and SFP ... transceiver, which are 48 ports, which offers high-speed 1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE-LX connection. NOTE: The system can be disabled. A Mode push- 20 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Figure 2-6. Port features and port controls are present, the SFP port will be the active port, whereas the RJ-45 port...
...of the front panel is powered on or not. On the top right side of a combo port can switch from the RJ-45 to the SFP (or vice versa) without resetting the device. PowerConnect 2824 Back Panel Figure 2-7. The four combo ports are LEDs to right. If both RJ-45 and SFP ... transceiver, which are 48 ports, which offers high-speed 1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE-LX connection. NOTE: The system can be disabled. A Mode push- 20 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Figure 2-6. Port features and port controls are present, the SFP port will be the active port, whereas the RJ-45 port...
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...8226; 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 switches have the following physical dimensions: • Height - 43.2 mm (1.7008 in.) • Width - 330 mm (12.992 in.) • Depth - ...230.50 mm (9.075 in .) LED Definitions The front panel contains LEDs that indicate the status of the PowerConnect 2848 device. Dell PowerConnect 28xx...
...8226; 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 switches have the following physical dimensions: • Height - 43.2 mm (1.7008 in.) • Width - 330 mm (12.992 in.) • Depth - ...230.50 mm (9.075 in .) LED Definitions The front panel contains LEDs that indicate the status of the PowerConnect 2848 device. Dell PowerConnect 28xx...
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...1000BASE-T LEDs. 22 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Fan LED Indications LED Color Green Solid Red Solid Description All fans are operating correctly. Power LED Indications LED Color Green Solid Off Description The switch is not turned on. The switch is turned on. ... has failed. No valid image. Indicates the switch is in progress, firmware loading, or Management Mode transition. 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....
...1000BASE-T LEDs. 22 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Fan LED Indications LED Color Green Solid Red Solid Description All fans are operating correctly. Power LED Indications LED Color Green Solid Off Description The switch is not turned on. The switch is turned on. ... has failed. No valid image. Indicates the switch is in progress, firmware loading, or Management Mode transition. 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....
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...) Mode and for changing between them, see "Management Modes" on the front panel. The PowerConnect 2808 and PowerConnect 2816 devices have no internal fans. The port is linked at 10 or 100 Mbps. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 23 Off No link is occurring. Figure 2-9. SFP Port LED The ...Flashing Amber Solid Amber Flashing Off Right LED Green Solid Off Description The port is transmitting or receiving data at 1000 Mbps. Switch Ventilation Fan The PowerConnect 2848 switch has three fans and the PowerConnect 2824 switch has one fan for at least 7 seconds.
...) Mode and for changing between them, see "Management Modes" on the front panel. The PowerConnect 2808 and PowerConnect 2816 devices have no internal fans. The port is linked at 10 or 100 Mbps. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 23 Off No link is occurring. Figure 2-9. SFP Port LED The ...Flashing Amber Solid Amber Flashing Off Right LED Green Solid Off Description The port is transmitting or receiving data at 1000 Mbps. 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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... hubs, routers, or other switches are copper Twisted-Pair ports. The Category 5e specification includes test parameters that are used for 10/100/ 1000BASE-T Ethernet Port Pin No 1 2 3 4 5 Function TxRx 1+ TxRx 1TxRx 2+ TxRx 2TxRx 3+ 24 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Port... figure illustrates the RJ-45 pin connector pin numbers. Cables, Port Connections, and Pinout Information This section explains the switch physical interfaces, and provides information about cables and port connections. Table 2-6. However, it is recommended that are only recommendations...
... hubs, routers, or other switches are copper Twisted-Pair ports. The Category 5e specification includes test parameters that are used for 10/100/ 1000BASE-T Ethernet Port Pin No 1 2 3 4 5 Function TxRx 1+ TxRx 1TxRx 2+ TxRx 2TxRx 3+ 24 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Port... figure illustrates the RJ-45 pin connector pin numbers. Cables, Port Connections, and Pinout Information This section explains the switch physical interfaces, and provides information about cables and port connections. Table 2-6. However, it is recommended that are only recommendations...
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...) Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 25 data line for the SFP ports is listed in the control interfaces. AC coupled. Receiver non-inverted data out; The pin number allocation for serial ID. grounded within the module. SFP Ports The PowerConnect 2824 switch supports... two SFP transceivers combo ports, and the PowerConnect 2848 switch supports four SFP transceivers combo ports for serial ID. clock line for various fiber-based modules...
...) Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 25 data line for the SFP ports is listed in the control interfaces. AC coupled. Receiver non-inverted data out; The pin number allocation for serial ID. grounded within the module. SFP Ports The PowerConnect 2824 switch supports... two SFP transceivers combo ports, and the PowerConnect 2848 switch supports four SFP transceivers combo ports for serial ID. clock line for various fiber-based modules...