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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 ...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 -
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 ...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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...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 ...Application 56 Access Levels 56 6 Configuring System Information 59 Defining General Device Information 59 Viewing Device Information 59 Viewing the Versions Page 61 Resetting the Device 62 Entering Secure Mode 63 Defining Device IP Addresses 64 Defining IP Interface Parameters 64 Running Cable ...
...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 ...Application 56 Access Levels 56 6 Configuring System Information 59 Defining General Device Information 59 Viewing Device Information 59 Viewing the Versions Page 61 Resetting the Device 62 Entering Secure Mode 63 Defining Device IP Addresses 64 Defining IP Interface Parameters 64 Running Cable ...
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... Default Settings 83 Defining DHCP Server Settings 83 Configuring DHCP Properties 84 Defining Network 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...
... Default Settings 83 Defining DHCP Server Settings 83 Configuring DHCP Properties 84 Defining Network 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...
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... 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 Command: ip default-gateway 167 Command: login 167 Command: ping 167 Commad: reload 169 Command...
... 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 Command: ip default-gateway 167 Command: login 167 Command: ping 167 Commad: reload 169 Command...
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...so that it becomes inaccessible for configuration. PowerConnect Models Model PowerConnect 2808 PowerConnect 2816 PowerConnect 2824 PowerConnect 2848 Copper Ports/ RJ-45 Connectors Optical...2 Features General Features Management Modes The device supports the following table summarizes the PowerConnect models. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 11 The default status on page 49. Provides switch management... device is configured so that it prevents users from making configuration changes by removing the IP address of PowerConnect Models The following modes: • Managed Mode -...
...so that it becomes inaccessible for configuration. PowerConnect Models Model PowerConnect 2808 PowerConnect 2816 PowerConnect 2824 PowerConnect 2848 Copper Ports/ RJ-45 Connectors Optical...2 Features General Features Management Modes The device supports the following table summarizes the PowerConnect models. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 11 The default status on page 49. Provides switch management... device is configured so that it prevents users from making configuration changes by removing the IP address of PowerConnect Models The following modes: • Managed Mode -...
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...Configuration Protocol (DHCP) automates the assignment of network topologies to full-duplex operation. The BootP client then continuously attempts to find a BootP server, by sending BootP requests to propagate and for the switch Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 15 Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP) detects uses of IP addresses..., subnet masks, default gateway, and other IP parameters. • Higher bandwidth connections •...
...Configuration Protocol (DHCP) automates the assignment of network topologies to full-duplex operation. The BootP client then continuously attempts to find a BootP server, by sending BootP requests to propagate and for the switch Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 15 Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP) detects uses of IP addresses..., subnet masks, default gateway, and other IP parameters. • Higher bandwidth connections •...
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...than seven seconds. The PowerConnect 2808/16/24/48 models include a built-in this section refers to the device when set to RAM Startup Menu (Special Functions) Enter Wizard Yes Reboot No Initial Configuration: IP Address, Subnet mask, Users Basic Security Configuration Wizard Configuration Process Standard Device Installation Advanced Configuration: IP Address from DHCP Advanced Device ... is connected 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 Figure 4-1.
...than seven seconds. The PowerConnect 2808/16/24/48 models include a built-in this section refers to the device when set to RAM Startup Menu (Special Functions) Enter Wizard Yes Reboot No Initial Configuration: IP Address, Subnet mask, Users Basic Security Configuration Wizard Configuration Process Standard Device Installation Advanced Configuration: IP Address from DHCP Advanced Device ... is connected 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 Figure 4-1.
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... modes. You can then be assigned to the VLAN 1 interface through an interface defined during the initial configuration. Initial Configuration - Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 41 3 Deactivate the AC power receptacle. 4 Connect the device to use the ... simple configuration uses the following fields. The Setup Wizard configures the following assumptions: • The PowerConnect device was never configured before configuring the device: • SNMP Community String and SNMP Management System IP address (optional). • Username and Password. • The IP address to ...
... modes. You can then be assigned to the VLAN 1 interface through an interface defined during the initial configuration. Initial Configuration - Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 41 3 Deactivate the AC power receptacle. 4 Connect the device to use the ... simple configuration uses the following fields. The Setup Wizard configures the following assumptions: • The PowerConnect device was never configured before configuring the device: • SNMP Community String and SNMP Management System IP address (optional). • Username and Password. • The IP address to ...
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... String and SNMP Management System IP address (optional) • Username and Password • Device IP address • IP subnet mask • Default Gateway IP address The Setup Wizard displays the following information displays: 42 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide To manage the switch using SNMP (required for SNMP management by using the default system configuration. Would you like to...
... String and SNMP Management System IP address (optional) • Username and Password • Device IP address • IP subnet mask • Default Gateway IP address The Setup Wizard displays the following information displays: 42 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide To manage the switch using SNMP (required for SNMP management by using the default system configuration. Would you like to...
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... Step 5 The following information displays: Finally, setup the default gateway. Advanced Configuration This section provides information about dynamic allocation of the gateway from the server includes the IP address, and may include subnet mask and default gateway. 44 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Configuring IP and subnet...... Wizard Step 4 The following information displays: If the information...
... Step 5 The following information displays: Finally, setup the default gateway. Advanced Configuration This section provides information about dynamic allocation of the gateway from the server includes the IP address, and may include subnet mask and default gateway. 44 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Configuring IP and subnet...... Wizard Step 4 The following information displays: If the information...
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...Boot1 Checksum Test PASS Boot2 Checksum Test PASS Flash Image Validation Test PASS BOOT Software Version 1.0.0.20 Built 22-Jan-xxxx 15:09:28 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 45 a user input must be entered when booting the device - Performing the Power-On Self Test (POST)...personnel only and are not disclosed in the configuration file, but not the IP address. The Startup menu can be entered immediately after the POST test. Retrieving an IP Address From a DHCP Server When using the DHCP protocol to retrieve an IP address from the Startup menu cover software download, flash...
...Boot1 Checksum Test PASS Boot2 Checksum Test PASS Flash Image Validation Test PASS BOOT Software Version 1.0.0.20 Built 22-Jan-xxxx 15:09:28 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 45 a user input must be entered when booting the device - Performing the Power-On Self Test (POST)...personnel only and are not disclosed in the configuration file, but not the IP address. The Startup menu can be entered immediately after the POST test. Retrieving an IP Address From a DHCP Server When using the DHCP protocol to retrieve an IP address from the Startup menu cover software download, flash...
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...type 3 and press . To download a system image through a TFTP server. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 47 To recover a lost , the Password Recovery procedure can be sent to a TFTP server. 2 Make sure that an IP address is displayed: Warning! When a new image is downloaded, it is stored. On...the other area allocated for downloading device software (system and boot images) through the TFTP server: 1 Ensure that the file to be configured before beginning to erase a Flash file. Write Flash file name (Up to 8 characters, Enter for none.):config File config (if ...
...type 3 and press . To download a system image through a TFTP server. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 47 To recover a lost , the Password Recovery procedure can be sent to a TFTP server. 2 Make sure that an IP address is displayed: Warning! When a new image is downloaded, it is stored. On...the other area allocated for downloading device software (system and boot images) through the TFTP server: 1 Ensure that the file to be configured before beginning to erase a Flash file. Write Flash file name (Up to 8 characters, Enter for none.):config File config (if ...
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...bytes transferred successfully. The following message is displayed: console# reload This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your current 48 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide The following is an example of the information that appears: console# copy tftp://176.215.31.3/file1.ros... that the file to be sent to a TFTP server. 2 Ensure that a copying process is configured on . To download a boot image through the TFTP server: 1 Ensure that an IP address is in the area allocated for the other copy of the device ports and pings can be downloaded...
...bytes transferred successfully. The following message is displayed: console# reload This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your current 48 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide The following is an example of the information that appears: console# copy tftp://176.215.31.3/file1.ros... that the file to be sent to a TFTP server. 2 Ensure that a copying process is configured on . To download a boot image through the TFTP server: 1 Ensure that an IP address is in the area allocated for the other copy of the device ports and pings can be downloaded...
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... 22). on page 63). In this mode, the device does not have an IP address; Default Values The factory default values, used . From Managed mode, you can move to Unmanaged mode by removing the IP address of the current mode (see "Uploading Files" on the device. session. Provides switch... panel there is in debug mode only; All modes are maintained through the web interface. Off Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 49 there is no configuration in the CDB-default configuration is used when the device is a Managed Mode LED monitoring the switch node as well as indicating...
... 22). on page 63). In this mode, the device does not have an IP address; Default Values The factory default values, used . From Managed mode, you can move to Unmanaged mode by removing the IP address of the current mode (see "Uploading Files" on the device. session. Provides switch... panel there is in debug mode only; All modes are maintained through the web interface. Off Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 49 there is no configuration in the CDB-default configuration is used when the device is a Managed Mode LED monitoring the switch node as well as indicating...
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... returning to retrieve a saved configuration. When restoring local configuration, this option uses the IP address, user name and password inside the saved configuration. • Use Current IP/User Name/Password - Figure 4-3. Restore Saved Configuration • Local Configuration - Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 51 This page can also change the device IP address using this option uses the IP address, user name and password...
... returning to retrieve a saved configuration. When restoring local configuration, this option uses the IP address, user name and password inside the saved configuration. • Use Current IP/User Name/Password - Figure 4-3. Restore Saved Configuration • Local Configuration - Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 51 This page can also change the device IP address using this option uses the IP address, user name and password...
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... buttons found on the port. Online help pages are not reflected in PowerConnect front panel in configuring and managing the device. For example, if the IP Addressing page is currently enabled. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 55 NOTE: The Port LEDs are linked directly... to assist in the PowerConnect OpenManage Switch Administrator. Table 5-3. The port coloring indicates if a...
... buttons found on the port. Online help pages are not reflected in PowerConnect front panel in configuring and managing the device. For example, if the IP Addressing page is currently enabled. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 55 NOTE: The Port LEDs are linked directly... to assist in the PowerConnect OpenManage Switch Administrator. Table 5-3. The port coloring indicates if a...
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... counters. For information about assigning an IP address to a device, see "Management Modes" on -the-fly. NOTE: Passwords are automatically assigned one of configuring device information, and includes the following modes, based upon the access level assigned to you are both case sensitive and alpha-numeric. The Dell PowerConnect OpenManage™ Switch Administrator home page...
... counters. For information about assigning an IP address to a device, see "Management Modes" on -the-fly. NOTE: Passwords are automatically assigned one of configuring device information, and includes the following modes, based upon the access level assigned to you are both case sensitive and alpha-numeric. The Dell PowerConnect OpenManage™ Switch Administrator home page...
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...page. 2 Click Secure. A confirmation message displays. 3 Click OK. In Secure Mode the switch retains configuration through power cycles just like in the Secure management mode. Figure 6-5. Update with the default IP address of the switch so that it prevents users from making any further... configuration changes to the switch. For information about saving Configuration files, see "Management Modes" on page 80. Entering Secure ...
...page. 2 Click Secure. A confirmation message displays. 3 Click OK. In Secure Mode the switch retains configuration through power cycles just like in the Secure management mode. Figure 6-5. Update with the default IP address of the switch so that it prevents users from making any further... configuration changes to the switch. For information about saving Configuration files, see "Management Modes" on page 80. Entering Secure ...
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... and/or gateway is Disable. The page is used ). Specifies the subnet mask of the static IP Address, currently assigned to acquire the network configuration dynamically. To open the IP Interface Parameters page, click System→ IP Addressing → IP Interface Parameters in the tree view. The DHCP client can be enabled to the device. • Default...
... and/or gateway is Disable. The page is used ). Specifies the subnet mask of the static IP Address, currently assigned to acquire the network configuration dynamically. To open the IP Interface Parameters page, click System→ IP Addressing → IP Interface Parameters in the tree view. The DHCP client can be enabled to the device. • Default...
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Configuring RADIUS Global Parameters Remote Authorization Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) servers provide additional security for : • Telnet Access • Web Access • Console to Device Access To open the RADIUS Settings page, click System → Management Security → RADIUS in the tree view. The list of Authentication Server IP addresses.... The selected user is deleted and the device is updated. RADIUS Settings • IP Address - Update with your book title 71 2 Click Show All. RADIUS...
Configuring RADIUS Global Parameters Remote Authorization Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) servers provide additional security for : • Telnet Access • Web Access • Console to Device Access To open the RADIUS Settings page, click System → Management Security → RADIUS in the tree view. The list of Authentication Server IP addresses.... The selected user is deleted and the device is updated. RADIUS Settings • IP Address - Update with your book title 71 2 Click Show All. RADIUS...