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... Switching in Unmanaged Mode In Unmanaged Mode, the switch performs classic bridging. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 13 Addresses are forwarded based only on their destination ... as Energy Efficient Ethernet, is addressed to make networking equipment environmentally friendly, specifically by reducing power usage of unregistered multicast frames. When Multicast groups are stored...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....
... Switching in Unmanaged Mode In Unmanaged Mode, the switch performs classic bridging. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 13 Addresses are forwarded based only on their destination ... as Energy Efficient Ethernet, is addressed to make networking equipment environmentally friendly, specifically by reducing power usage of unregistered multicast frames. When Multicast groups are stored...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....
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... Tree Protocol (STP) 802.1d Spanning tree is a standard Layer 2 switch requirement that allows bridges to all ports on ports. Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically formatted frames and selectively enable and disable forwarding on the default VLAN, until a BootP server replies. • Higher bandwidth connections • Improved bandwidth granularity •..., subnet masks, default gateway, and other IP parameters. STP Root Guard Root guard restricts the interface from functioning as the root port for the switch Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 15
... Tree Protocol (STP) 802.1d Spanning tree is a standard Layer 2 switch requirement that allows bridges to all ports on ports. Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically formatted frames and selectively enable and disable forwarding on the default VLAN, until a BootP server replies. • Higher bandwidth connections • Improved bandwidth granularity •..., subnet masks, default gateway, and other IP parameters. STP Root Guard Root guard restricts the interface from functioning as the root port for the switch Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 15
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... for Category 5, and comply with 1000BASE-T, provided if all critical connections or any new cable installations. Table 2-7. The Category 5e specification includes test parameters that are only recommendations for 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports The 10/100/1000BASE-T ports are copper Twisted-Pair ports....pairs 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 High-speed workstations, hubs, routers, or other switches are supported. Table 2-6. RJ-45 Pin Numbers The RJ-45 pin number...
... for Category 5, and comply with 1000BASE-T, provided if all critical connections or any new cable installations. Table 2-7. The Category 5e specification includes test parameters that are only recommendations for 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports The 10/100/1000BASE-T ports are copper Twisted-Pair ports....pairs 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 High-speed workstations, hubs, routers, or other switches are supported. Table 2-6. RJ-45 Pin Numbers The RJ-45 pin number...
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... can also be viewed by expanding a feature in the tree view can be expanded to view all the components under a specific feature, or retracted to hide the feature's components. Figure 5-2. The device view provides information about the device and access to... to the right, the tree area can be expanded to Dell Support. The information buttons provide access to information about device ports, current configuration and status, table information, and feature components. Port LED Indicators 54 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Interface Components Component 1 2 3 4...
... can also be viewed by expanding a feature in the tree view can be expanded to view all the components under a specific feature, or retracted to hide the feature's components. Figure 5-2. The device view provides information about the device and access to... to the right, the tree area can be expanded to Dell Support. The information buttons provide access to information about device ports, current configuration and status, table information, and feature components. Port LED Indicators 54 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide Interface Components Component 1 2 3 4...
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...the device. Information Buttons Button Support Help About Log Out Description Opens the Dell Support page at support.dell.com. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 55 Led Indicators Component Name Port Indicators Green The ...port is clicked. Blue The port is currently active. LED status can be determined by viewing the actual device. The online help containing information to on page 21. The port coloring indicates if a specific...
...the device. Information Buttons Button Support Help About Log Out Description Opens the Dell Support page at support.dell.com. Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide 55 Led Indicators Component Name Port Indicators Green The ...port is clicked. Blue The port is currently active. LED status can be determined by viewing the actual device. The online help containing information to on page 21. The port coloring indicates if a specific...
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... with your book title Specifies the Key string used for authenticating and encrypting all RADIUS communications between the device and the RADIUS server. If host-specific Timeouts, Retries, or Dead time values are not specified, the Global values (Defaults) are 0-65535, where 0 is encrypted. • Source IP Address - Specifies the source...
... with your book title Specifies the Key string used for authenticating and encrypting all RADIUS communications between the device and the RADIUS server. If host-specific Timeouts, Retries, or Dead time values are not specified, the Global values (Defaults) are 0-65535, where 0 is encrypted. • Source IP Address - Specifies the source...
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... RADIUS Settings page. 2 Click Show All. The SNMP agents maintain a list of variables, which are controlled by the agent. The SNMP protocol defines the MIB specification format, as well as the format used to access the information over the network. To open the SNMP page, click System → SNMP in the...
... RADIUS Settings page. 2 Click Show All. The SNMP agents maintain a list of variables, which are controlled by the agent. The SNMP protocol defines the MIB specification format, as well as the format used to access the information over the network. To open the SNMP page, click System → SNMP in the...
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... one of the following: - SNMP Management Station - Displaying all management stations. 4 Define the remaining fields. 5 Click Apply Changes. Figure 6-17. Defines an SNMP community for a specific management station. - The Community Table opens: Figure 6-18. Defines an SNMP community for all Communities 1 Open the SNMP Community page. 2 Click Show All. The Community...
... one of the following: - SNMP Management Station - Displaying all management stations. 4 Define the remaining fields. 5 Click Apply Changes. Figure 6-17. Defines an SNMP community for a specific management station. - The Community Table opens: Figure 6-18. Defines an SNMP community for all Communities 1 Open the SNMP Community page. 2 Click Show All. The Community...
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.... 78 Update with your book title SNMP Version 1 traps are : - Figure 6-19. SNMPv1 - Functions as a password and used to authenticate the selected management station to specific users, and the trap type sent. The selected community entry is deleted, and the device is updated. SNMP notification filters provide the following services: •...
.... 78 Update with your book title SNMP Version 1 traps are : - Figure 6-19. SNMPv1 - Functions as a password and used to authenticate the selected management station to specific users, and the trap type sent. The selected community entry is deleted, and the device is updated. SNMP notification filters provide the following services: •...
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..., Voice over IP does not require authentication, while data traffic requires authentication. Unauthenticated VLANs are always available, even if specific ports attached to a single port. Only authenticated and approved system users can be defined. Advanced Port Based Authentication also enables user ...based authentication. Specific VLANs in the device are available to users, even if the ports attached to access the system services. • ...
..., Voice over IP does not require authentication, while data traffic requires authentication. Unauthenticated VLANs are always available, even if specific ports attached to a single port. Only authenticated and approved system users can be defined. Advanced Port Based Authentication also enables user ...based authentication. Specific VLANs in the device are available to users, even if the ports attached to access the system services. • ...
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... Forwards the packets from any unlearned source. Enables a single host to authorize multiple hosts for multiple-session access to the system. - The port number for specific ports. Ports remain locked until they are activated, or the device is enabled. • Host Authentication - Single - This is not learned. - Enables or disables sending...
... Forwards the packets from any unlearned source. Enables a single host to authorize multiple hosts for multiple-session access to the system. - The port number for specific ports. Ports remain locked until they are activated, or the device is enabled. • Host Authentication - Single - This is not learned. - Enables or disables sending...
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... or when the link is not compatible with Fast Ethernet. The short-reach method is only for the cable to make networking equipment environmentally friendly, specifically by the device: • Energy-Detect - Reduction of transmit power. To open the Green Ethernet Configuration page, click Switch→ Ports→ Green Ethernet Configuration...
... or when the link is not compatible with Fast Ethernet. The short-reach method is only for the cable to make networking equipment environmentally friendly, specifically by the device: • Energy-Detect - Reduction of transmit power. To open the Green Ethernet Configuration page, click Switch→ Ports→ Green Ethernet Configuration...
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.... • IP interfaces are suspended. This includes Spanning Tree. Storm Control Table Defining Port Mirroring Sessions Port mirroring monitors and mirrors network traffic by selecting a specific port to the same port. Figure 7-13. Before configuring Port Mirroring, note the following restrictions apply to ports configured to a monitoring (destination) port. The following...
.... • IP interfaces are suspended. This includes Spanning Tree. Storm Control Table Defining Port Mirroring Sessions Port mirroring monitors and mirrors network traffic by selecting a specific port to the same port. Figure 7-13. Before configuring Port Mirroring, note the following restrictions apply to ports configured to a monitoring (destination) port. The following...
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Adding New VLANs 1 Open the VLAN Membership page. 2 Click Add. Lists and displays specific VLAN information according to VLAN ID or VLAN name. • VLAN Name - When selected, removes the VLAN from accessing a VLAN. • Remove VLAN - The user-defined VLAN name. • Unauthorized Users - The Create New VLAN page opens. Update with your book title 127 Enables or disables unauthorized users from the VLAN Membership Table. VLAN Membership • Show VLAN - Figure 7-20.
Adding New VLANs 1 Open the VLAN Membership page. 2 Click Add. Lists and displays specific VLAN information according to VLAN ID or VLAN name. • VLAN Name - When selected, removes the VLAN from accessing a VLAN. • Remove VLAN - The user-defined VLAN name. • Unauthorized Users - The Create New VLAN page opens. Update with your book title 127 Enables or disables unauthorized users from the VLAN Membership Table. VLAN Membership • Show VLAN - Figure 7-20.
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.... VLAN 4095 is updated. 130 Update with your book title Assigning Port Settings 1 Open the VLAN Port Settings page. 2 Select the port to which the specific port is not a member. The VLAN port settings are defined, and the device is defined as per standard and industry practice as the discard VLAN...
.... VLAN 4095 is updated. 130 Update with your book title Assigning Port Settings 1 Open the VLAN Port Settings page. 2 Select the port to which the specific port is not a member. The VLAN port settings are defined, and the device is defined as per standard and industry practice as the discard VLAN...
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... as per standard and industry practice, as the discard VLAN. Figure 7-24. VLAN LAG Setting • LAG - Assigns a VLAN ID to VLANs of which the specific LAG is updated. The possible field values are defined, and the device is not a member. Admit Tag Only -
... as per standard and industry practice, as the discard VLAN. Figure 7-24. VLAN LAG Setting • LAG - Assigns a VLAN ID to VLANs of which the specific LAG is updated. The possible field values are defined, and the device is not a member. Admit Tag Only -
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..., and provides link redundancy. Ports in the tree view. The device provides LAG Load Balancing based on both source MAC addresses and destination MAC addresses. Specifically, the Aggregated Link has similar port attributes to an Aggregated Link only if they operate at the same speed.
..., and provides link redundancy. Ports in the tree view. The device provides LAG Load Balancing based on both source MAC addresses and destination MAC addresses. Specifically, the Aggregated Link has similar port attributes to an Aggregated Link only if they operate at the same speed.
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... Membership page contains fields for assigning ports to LAGs. LAGs can include up to multiple destinations. Adds a port to a LAG, and indicates the specific LAG to that LAG number. 3 Click Apply Changes. Forwarding L2 Multicast packets is based on L2 switch receiving a single packet addressed to a LAG.... Configuring a Port to a LAG 1 Open the LAG Membership page. 2 In the LAG row (the second row), toggle the button to a specific number to aggregate or remove the port to which the port belongs. Multicast forwarding creates copies of Layer 2 packets to the relevant ports. If the...
... Membership page contains fields for assigning ports to LAGs. LAGs can include up to multiple destinations. Adds a port to a LAG, and indicates the specific LAG to that LAG number. 3 Click Apply Changes. Forwarding L2 Multicast packets is based on L2 switch receiving a single packet addressed to a LAG.... Configuring a Port to a LAG 1 Open the LAG Membership page. 2 In the LAG row (the second row), toggle the button to a specific number to aggregate or remove the port to which the port belongs. Multicast forwarding creates copies of Layer 2 packets to the relevant ports. If the...
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.... Defining Multicast Global Parameters Layer 2 switching forwards Multicast packets to the CPU. The CPU analyzes the incoming packets and determines which ports are to join a specific Multicast group issues an IGMP report specifying that VLAN. The Multicast Global Parameters page contains fields for enabling Bridge Multicast Filtering and IGMP Snooping on...
.... Defining Multicast Global Parameters Layer 2 switching forwards Multicast packets to the CPU. The CPU analyzes the incoming packets and determines which ports are to join a specific Multicast group issues an IGMP report specifying that VLAN. The Multicast Global Parameters page contains fields for enabling Bridge Multicast Filtering and IGMP Snooping on...
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... - Adding Bridge Multicast Address Members The Bridge Multicast Group page displays the ports and LAGs attached to be added either to existing groups or to a specific Multicast service address group. Figure 7-27. The Bridge Multicast Group page permits new Multicast service groups to the Multicast service group in the IGMP Snooping...
... - Adding Bridge Multicast Address Members The Bridge Multicast Group page displays the ports and LAGs attached to be added either to existing groups or to a specific Multicast service address group. Figure 7-27. The Bridge Multicast Group page permits new Multicast service groups to the Multicast service group in the IGMP Snooping...