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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 ...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 - 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 ...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 - Managed Mode 41 Advanced Configuration 44 Retrieving an IP Address From a DHCP Server 45 4 Contents ...
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... 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 ...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 Diagnostics 65 Viewing Copper Cable Diagnostics 65 Viewing Optical Transceiver Diagnostics 67 Managing ...
... 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 ...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 Diagnostics 65 Viewing Copper Cable Diagnostics 65 Viewing Optical Transceiver Diagnostics 67 Managing ...
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... Downloading Files 80 Uploading Files 82 Restoring 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... Ports 105 Configuring Green Ethernet 108 Enabling Storm Control 110 Defining Port Mirroring Sessions 112 Configuring Address Tables 114 Viewing Dynamic Addresses 114 Configuring the Spanning Tree Protocol 116 Defining STP Global Settings 116 Defining STP Port Settings ...
... Downloading Files 80 Uploading Files 82 Restoring 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... Ports 105 Configuring Green Ethernet 108 Enabling Storm Control 110 Defining Port Mirroring Sessions 112 Configuring Address Tables 114 Viewing Dynamic Addresses 114 Configuring the Spanning Tree Protocol 116 Defining STP Global Settings 116 Defining STP Port Settings ...
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...: 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: show tech-support command 169 Command: snmp-server community 171 Command: username...
...: 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: show tech-support command 169 Command: snmp-server community 171 Command: username...
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...default configuration, and configuration cannot be changed. • Secure Mode - The default status on all times, except when QoS (Quality of PowerConnect Models The following modes: • Managed Mode - PowerConnect Models Model PowerConnect 2808 PowerConnect 2816 PowerConnect 2824 PowerConnect 2848...users from making configuration changes by removing the IP address of the queue. Head of Line Blocking ...default, the device is configured so that the HOL blocking prevention mechanism is active at the end of the device so that it is disabled on the whole system. Dell PowerConnect...
...default configuration, and configuration cannot be changed. • Secure Mode - The default status on all times, except when QoS (Quality of PowerConnect Models The following modes: • Managed Mode - PowerConnect Models Model PowerConnect 2808 PowerConnect 2816 PowerConnect 2824 PowerConnect 2848...users from making configuration changes by removing the IP address of the queue. Head of Line Blocking ...default, the device is configured so that the HOL blocking prevention mechanism is active at the end of the device so that it is disabled on the whole system. Dell PowerConnect...
User's Guide
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... parameter assignment from a single DHCP server. DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a method of ports with a TFTP server IP address and a download file name. BootP and DHCP Clients DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) enables additional setup parameters to be used ...take up to 30-60 seconds to propagate and for the switch Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 15 The information replied is considered too long of IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateway, and other IP parameters. The BootP client then continuously attempts to find a BootP ...
... parameter assignment from a single DHCP server. DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a method of ports with a TFTP server IP address and a download file name. BootP and DHCP Clients DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) enables additional setup parameters to be used ...take up to 30-60 seconds to propagate and for the switch Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 15 The information replied is considered too long of IP addresses, subnet masks, default gateway, and other IP parameters. The BootP client then continuously attempts to find a BootP ...
User's Guide
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...default route. NOTE: The initial simple configuration uses the following assumptions: • The PowerConnect device was never configured before completely booting. The Setup Wizard provides guidance through the device CLI mode (see "Managing the Device Using the CLI" on with the local terminal already connected, the device goes through the Serial port. Dell PowerConnect... are displayed on the screen of the VLAN 1) • The IP subnet mask for the network • The default gateway (next hop router) IP address for the first time or if the configuration file is empty because the...
...default route. NOTE: The initial simple configuration uses the following assumptions: • The PowerConnect device was never configured before completely booting. The Setup Wizard provides guidance through the device CLI mode (see "Managing the Device Using the CLI" on with the local terminal already connected, the device goes through the Serial port. Dell PowerConnect... are displayed on the screen of the VLAN 1) • The IP subnet mask for the network • The default gateway (next hop router) IP address for the first time or if the configuration file is empty because the...
User's Guide
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...SNMP Community 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: The system is not setup for Dell Network Manager) you can exit the...not to use the Setup Wizard, you up wizard. The following information displays: 42 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide by using SNMP (required for SNMP management by default. The Setup Wizard guides you through the initial switch configuration, and gets you can ...
...SNMP Community 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: The system is not setup for Dell Network Manager) you can exit the...not to use the Setup Wizard, you up wizard. The following information displays: 42 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide by using SNMP (required for SNMP management by default. The Setup Wizard guides you through the initial switch configuration, and gets you can ...
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... displays: Next, an IP address is defined on adding management systems, see the user documentation. This is used : [Dell_Network_Manager] Please enter the IP address of the device (A.B.C.D):10.6.22.100 Please enter the IP subnet mask (A.B.C.D or nn):[255.255.255.224] Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 43... the user documentation. The IP address is setup. To add a management station: Please enter the SNMP community string to be used to login to access the Telnet, Web interface, or SNMP interface for the switch. For more information on the default VLAN ,(VLAN #2) . ...
... displays: Next, an IP address is defined on adding management systems, see the user documentation. This is used : [Dell_Network_Manager] Please enter the IP address of the device (A.B.C.D):10.6.22.100 Please enter the IP subnet mask (A.B.C.D or nn):[255.255.255.224] Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 43... the user documentation. The IP address is setup. To add a management station: Please enter the SNMP community string to be used to login to access the Telnet, Web interface, or SNMP interface for the switch. For more information on the default VLAN ,(VLAN #2) . ...
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.... Configuring user account....... 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 Wizard Step 4 The following information displays: If the information is correct, please select (Y) to save the configuration, and...
.... Configuring user account....... 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 Wizard Step 4 The following information displays: If the information is correct, please select (Y) to save the configuration, and...
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...; Unmanaged Mode - Off Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 49 Management Modes The device supports the following table describes the Managed Mode LED indications. there is no configuration in the CDB-default configuration is used when the device is no web management interface, the CLI works in Unmanaged mode, include: • IP Address - 192.168...
...; Unmanaged Mode - Off Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 49 Management Modes The device supports the following table describes the Managed Mode LED indications. there is no configuration in the CDB-default configuration is used when the device is no web management interface, the CLI works in Unmanaged mode, include: • IP Address - 192.168...
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.... Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 51 The selected configuration is loaded. • Server IP Address/File Name - Restore Saved Configuration • Local Configuration - When restoring local configuration, this option uses the IP address, user name and password that were automatically saved when you exited Managed mode. When restoring local configuration, this option uses the system default IP address...
.... Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 51 The selected configuration is loaded. • Server IP Address/File Name - Restore Saved Configuration • Local Configuration - When restoring local configuration, this option uses the IP address, user name and password that were automatically saved when you exited Managed mode. When restoring local configuration, this option uses the system default IP address...
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...device information. Starting the Application 1 Open a web browser. 2 Enter the device's IP address (as defined in the CLI) in Managed mode. NOTE: The device is not configured with a default password, and can be configured without entering a password. NOTE: Passwords are automatically assigned... Access Levels When you login to a device, see "Password Recovery. For more information about assigning an IP address to the device, you : 56 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Add Adds information to the device. Device Management Buttons Button Description Apply Changes Applies ...
...device information. Starting the Application 1 Open a web browser. 2 Enter the device's IP address (as defined in the CLI) in Managed mode. NOTE: The device is not configured with a default password, and can be configured without entering a password. NOTE: Passwords are automatically assigned... Access Levels When you login to a device, see "Password Recovery. For more information about assigning an IP address to the device, you : 56 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Add Adds information to the device. Device Management Buttons Button Description Apply Changes Applies ...
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... about management modes, see "Managing Files" on page 80. The device enters Secure mode. Once enabled, it becomes inaccessible. Update with the default IP address of the switch so that it prevents users from making any further configuration changes to enter the Managed Mode... default configuration with your book title 63 To open the Secure Mode page, click System → General → Secure Mode in Managed Mode. Secure Mode Entering Secure Mode 1 Open the Secure Mode page. 2 Click Secure. This is done by removing the IP address of 192.168.2.1....
... about management modes, see "Managing Files" on page 80. The device enters Secure mode. Once enabled, it becomes inaccessible. Update with the default IP address of the switch so that it prevents users from making any further configuration changes to enter the Managed Mode... default configuration with your book title 63 To open the Secure Mode page, click System → General → Secure Mode in Managed Mode. Secure Mode Entering Secure Mode 1 Open the Secure Mode page. 2 Click Secure. This is done by removing the IP address of 192.168.2.1....
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... System→ IP Addressing → IP Interface Parameters in the tree view. Defining Device IP Addresses The IP Addressing page contains links for assigning interface and default gateway IP addresses, and enabling or disabling DHCP. Specifies the static IP Address currently assigned to acquire the network configuration dynamically. IP Interface Parameters • DHCP - To open the IP Addressing page, click System → IP Addressing in the tree...
... System→ IP Addressing → IP Interface Parameters in the tree view. Defining Device IP Addresses The IP Addressing page contains links for assigning interface and default gateway IP addresses, and enabling or disabling DHCP. Specifies the static IP Address currently assigned to acquire the network configuration dynamically. IP Interface Parameters • DHCP - To open the IP Addressing page, click System → IP Addressing in the tree...
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...in the tree view. Update with the exception of up to 20 meters. Activates the IP Address, Subnet Mask Address, and Default Gateway Address, received from the DHCP server. • Apply DHCP Address - DHCP is enabled and the device is updated. The tests use Time Domain Reflectometry (...8594; Diagnostics in the ranges of the Approximated Cable Length test. Enabling DHCP: 1 Open the IP Interface Parameters page. 2 Set DHCP to Disable. 3 Set the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. 4 Click Apply Changes. Running Cable Diagnostics The Diagnostics page contains links to test the...
...in the tree view. Update with the exception of up to 20 meters. Activates the IP Address, Subnet Mask Address, and Default Gateway Address, received from the DHCP server. • Apply DHCP Address - DHCP is enabled and the device is updated. The tests use Time Domain Reflectometry (...8594; Diagnostics in the ranges of the Approximated Cable Length test. Enabling DHCP: 1 Open the IP Interface Parameters page. 2 Set DHCP to Disable. 3 Set the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway. 4 Click Apply Changes. Running Cable Diagnostics The Diagnostics page contains links to test the...
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... This key is used for Reply (1-30) - This key is 3. • Dead Time (0-2000) - Specifies the source IP address that a RADIUS server is the default value. • Timeout for service requests. The default is encrypted. • Source Address - Specifies the Key string used to verify the RADIUS server authentication. • Number of transmitted requests sent...
... This key is used for Reply (1-30) - This key is 3. • Dead Time (0-2000) - Specifies the source IP address that a RADIUS server is the default value. • Timeout for service requests. The default is encrypted. • Source Address - Specifies the Key string used to verify the RADIUS server authentication. • Number of transmitted requests sent...
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... settings to attached hosts. Restoring Default Settings 1 Open the Restore Defaults page. 2 Check the Restore Configuration Factory Defaults checkbox. 3 Click Apply Changes. Restore Defaults The Restore Defaults page contains the following field: • Restore Configuration Factory Defaults - The software is used mainly for centralized control over assignment of IP addresses to their factory default values. Defining DHCP Server Settings...
... settings to attached hosts. Restoring Default Settings 1 Open the Restore Defaults page. 2 Check the Restore Configuration Factory Defaults checkbox. 3 Click Apply Changes. Restore Defaults The Restore Defaults page contains the following field: • Restore Configuration Factory Defaults - The software is used mainly for centralized control over assignment of IP addresses to their factory default values. Defining DHCP Server Settings...
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... → DHCP Server in the tree view. Figure 6-24. This is the default value. 84 Update with a high probaility) that the address is not in use and assigns the address to an IP address on a DHCP-server-enabled switch. Indicates if the DHCP server is owned by...client permanently (unless changes in three configuration modes: • Static allocation - The network administrator maps the hardware address of a host to the requesting client. The IP address is unanswered, the DHCP Server assumes (with your book title This section contains information for a specified period of...
... → DHCP Server in the tree view. Figure 6-24. This is the default value. 84 Update with a high probaility) that the address is not in use and assigns the address to an IP address on a DHCP-server-enabled switch. Indicates if the DHCP server is owned by...client permanently (unless changes in three configuration modes: • Static allocation - The network administrator maps the hardware address of a host to the requesting client. The IP address is unanswered, the DHCP Server assumes (with your book title This section contains information for a specified period of...
Getting Started Guide
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...you with normal operation using the default IP address/mask (192.168.2.1/255.255.255.0). Starting and Configuring the Device 17 • IP subnet mask • Default Gateway IP address The Setup Wizard displays the ...following information displays: To setup the SNMP management account you must specify the management system IP address and the "community string" or password that the particular management system uses to access the switch. Wizard Step 1 The following information displays: The system is not setup for Dell...
...you with normal operation using the default IP address/mask (192.168.2.1/255.255.255.0). Starting and Configuring the Device 17 • IP subnet mask • Default Gateway IP address The Setup Wizard displays the ...following information displays: To setup the SNMP management account you must specify the management system IP address and the "community string" or password that the particular management system uses to access the switch. Wizard Step 1 The following information displays: The system is not setup for Dell...