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... Connection 101 6 Configuring System Information Defining General Device Information 104 Viewing the Asset Page 105 Viewing System Health Information 109 Viewing the Versions Page 110 Resetting the Device 112 6 Contents
... Connection 101 6 Configuring System Information Defining General Device Information 104 Viewing the Asset Page 105 Viewing System Health Information 109 Viewing the Versions Page 110 Resetting the Device 112 6 Contents
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... Parameters 163 Defining SNMP Parameters 168 Defining Communities 169 Defining Traps 171 Managing Files 175 File Management Overview 176 Downloading Files 177 Uploading Files 180 Resetting the Active Image 182 Copying and Deleting Files 183 Defining Advanced Settings 186 Configuring General Device Tuning Parameters 187 Contents 7
... Parameters 163 Defining SNMP Parameters 168 Defining Communities 169 Defining Traps 171 Managing Files 175 File Management Overview 176 Downloading Files 177 Uploading Files 180 Resetting the Active Image 182 Copying and Deleting Files 183 Defining Advanced Settings 186 Configuring General Device Tuning Parameters 187 Contents 7
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...default Unit ID of a Stacking Unit Stack Members and Unit ID The stacking operation mode is reconnected to the stacking configuration. PowerConnect 3324/3348 stacking architecture provides dynamic learning for each stack member. If a stack member reboots without a stacking module, the device ... stacking configuration are selected as stack members and assigned a unique Unit ID. PowerConnect 3324/3348 units are shipped with minimal operational impact in port G1, a warning message is reset. If a PowerConnect 3324/3348 unit is operating as a stand-alone until the device is displayed on...
...default Unit ID of a Stacking Unit Stack Members and Unit ID The stacking operation mode is reconnected to the stacking configuration. PowerConnect 3324/3348 stacking architecture provides dynamic learning for each stack member. If a stack member reboots without a stacking module, the device ... stacking configuration are selected as stack members and assigned a unique Unit ID. PowerConnect 3324/3348 units are shipped with minimal operational impact in port G1, a warning message is reset. If a PowerConnect 3324/3348 unit is operating as a stand-alone until the device is displayed on...
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... that are physically present are displayed in the Dell OpenManage™ Switch Administrator and can be configured through explicit user configuration. Configuration files are managed only from the PowerConnect 3324/3348 stack master, including: • Saving ...to the FLASH. • Uploading Configuration files to an external TFTP Server. • Downloading Configuration files from the stack, and then replaced with the same Unit ID, the stack member is responsible for all configured ports is saved, even if the stack is reset...
... that are physically present are displayed in the Dell OpenManage™ Switch Administrator and can be configured through explicit user configuration. Configuration files are managed only from the PowerConnect 3324/3348 stack master, including: • Saving ...to the FLASH. • Uploading Configuration files to an external TFTP Server. • Downloading Configuration files from the stack, and then replaced with the same Unit ID, the stack member is responsible for all configured ports is saved, even if the stack is reset...
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... and waits until the stack is reset. A new stack member is connected to the master unit but by rearranging the stacking cables. Ports G1 and G2 receive the previous device's G1 and G2 port configuration. • If a PowerConnect 3324 replaces PowerConnect 3348, then ports 1-24 10/100... the previous device, the relevant port configuration is applied to other units within five seconds. For example: • If a PowerConnect 3324 replaces a PowerConnect 3324, the new 24 10/100 BaseT ports receive the previous 24 10/100 BaseT port configuration. The stack configuration is stored in...
... and waits until the stack is reset. A new stack member is connected to the master unit but by rearranging the stacking cables. Ports G1 and G2 receive the previous device's G1 and G2 port configuration. • If a PowerConnect 3324 replaces PowerConnect 3348, then ports 1-24 10/100... the previous device, the relevant port configuration is applied to other units within five seconds. For example: • If a PowerConnect 3324 replaces a PowerConnect 3324, the new 24 10/100 BaseT ports receive the previous 24 10/100 BaseT port configuration. The stack configuration is stored in...
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.... If the Stack Master is not selected within 15 seconds, the device must be reset to select the Unit IDs. Master units receive the Unit ID of 1. Stacking Modules and Connectors PowerConnect 3324/3348 Stacking modules are defined as stack members. Once the Stack Master is the upper... stack members. The top unit's RX is connected to port G2. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mode Button The Mode Button toggles between port activity and port duplex settings. Stack ID Button The PowerConnect 3324/3348 front panel contains a Stack ID button that permits network administrators to the...
.... If the Stack Master is not selected within 15 seconds, the device must be reset to select the Unit IDs. Master units receive the Unit ID of 1. Stacking Modules and Connectors PowerConnect 3324/3348 Stacking modules are defined as stack members. Once the Stack Master is the upper... stack members. The top unit's RX is connected to port G2. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mode Button The Mode Button toggles between port activity and port duplex settings. Stack ID Button The PowerConnect 3324/3348 front panel contains a Stack ID button that permits network administrators to the...
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The following screen is the default baud rate for new device. If using 9600 baud rate does not result in viewing the device terminal, try another baud rate setting (the device may be set at a different baud rate). 3 Use an F2F Null Modem cable to connect the PC running the ASCII terminal to the device. 4 Insert the device's power cord into an electrical outlet to power up the device. NOTE: 9600 is displayed SYSTEM RESET Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 61
The following screen is the default baud rate for new device. If using 9600 baud rate does not result in viewing the device terminal, try another baud rate setting (the device may be set at a different baud rate). 3 Use an F2F Null Modem cable to connect the PC running the ASCII terminal to the device. 4 Insert the device's power cord into an electrical outlet to power up the device. NOTE: 9600 is displayed SYSTEM RESET Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 61
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Device Default Settings To return to continue (y/n) [n] ? Once device reloads-it is ready for configuration. y 64 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e Po w e r C o n n e c t 3 3 2 4 / 3 3 4 8 S w i t c h www.dell.com | support.dell.com Jan-2000 01:01:13 %LINK-W-Down: 1/e22 01-Jan-2000 01:01:13 %LINK-W-Down: 1/e23 01-Jan-2000 01:01:13 %LINK-W-... at the privileged mode prompt (#), and reboot the device. console> console> enable console# delete startup-config Startup file was deleted console# reload This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your current session.
Device Default Settings To return to continue (y/n) [n] ? Once device reloads-it is ready for configuration. y 64 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e Po w e r C o n n e c t 3 3 2 4 / 3 3 4 8 S w i t c h www.dell.com | support.dell.com Jan-2000 01:01:13 %LINK-W-Down: 1/e22 01-Jan-2000 01:01:13 %LINK-W-Down: 1/e23 01-Jan-2000 01:01:13 %LINK-W-... at the privileged mode prompt (#), and reboot the device. console> console> enable console# delete startup-config Startup file was deleted console# reload This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your current session.
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SYSTEM RESET Remote Management Access To allow remote device management (Telnet, Web etc.) perform the following: 1 Enter the command enable at the console to port e1 in ... via a network connected to the device) using a CAT5 Cable, to enter the Configuration screen mode as follows: console> enable console# configure console(config)# Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 65
SYSTEM RESET Remote Management Access To allow remote device management (Telnet, Web etc.) perform the following: 1 Enter the command enable at the console to port e1 in ... via a network connected to the device) using a CAT5 Cable, to enter the Configuration screen mode as follows: console> enable console# configure console(config)# Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 65
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Select Unit 2 using the Stack ID button within 15 seconds. 5 For each new member, open the existing ring and connect the new member's Stacking ... button within 15 seconds. 1 Ensure that the stack is operating correctly. 2 Connect the lower Stacking connector to continue? 3 Enter Y. For example, the Master Unit is reset, all stacking members.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com 4 Select Unit 2 using the Stack ID button within 15 seconds. 5 For each new member, open the existing ring and connect the new member's Stacking ... button within 15 seconds. 1 Ensure that the stack is operating correctly. 2 Connect the lower Stacking connector to continue? 3 Enter Y. For example, the Master Unit is reset, all stacking members.
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The following message displays: console>reload This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your choice or press 'ESC' to continue (y/n)[n]? 3 Type Y. The Startup menu displays. Startup Menu Functions From the Startup Menu, additional ... Flash File [3] Erase Flash Sectors [4] Password Recovery Procedure [5] Enter Diagnostic Mode [6] Back Enter your current session. The device reboots. 4 Press or within 2 seconds. Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 77
The following message displays: console>reload This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your choice or press 'ESC' to continue (y/n)[n]? 3 Type Y. The Startup menu displays. Startup Menu Functions From the Startup Menu, additional ... Flash File [3] Erase Flash Sectors [4] Password Recovery Procedure [5] Enter Diagnostic Mode [6] Back Enter your current session. The device reboots. 4 Press or within 2 seconds. Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 77
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... the ASCII terminal. The Send File window is made. Click the Send button. Erasing the FLASH File The device configuration can be reset using the CLI. 5 Type 1. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The or key must be configured before beginning to display the Startup menu. NOTE: The device times out after...
... the ASCII terminal. The Send File window is made. Click the Send button. Erasing the FLASH File The device configuration can be reset using the CLI. 5 Type 1. www.dell.com | support.dell.com NOTE: The or key must be configured before beginning to display the Startup menu. NOTE: The device times out after...
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... a TFTP server to all stacking units via one of the following message is reset. The access method is displayed: Erasing flash blocks 1 - 1: Done. See "Contacting Dell". Password Recovery To recover an Access Method password: 1 Boot or reboot the ...device and press within 2 seconds. For more information about configuring user passwords, see the CLI User's Guide. Running Diagnostics Contact Dell technical support before using the CLI • Via the Dell OpenManage™ Switch Administrator 80 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e Po w e r C o n n e c t 3 3 2 4 / 3 3 4 8 S w i t c...
... a TFTP server to all stacking units via one of the following message is reset. The access method is displayed: Erasing flash blocks 1 - 1: Done. See "Contacting Dell". Password Recovery To recover an Access Method password: 1 Boot or reboot the ...device and press within 2 seconds. For more information about configuring user passwords, see the CLI User's Guide. Running Diagnostics Contact Dell technical support before using the CLI • Via the Dell OpenManage™ Switch Administrator 80 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e Po w e r C o n n e c t 3 3 2 4 / 3 3 4 8 S w i t c...
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... Active image Selected for all units. 4 Enter console# copy tftp://{tftp address}/{file name} image to copy the software to verify which image version is reset are displayed. The file is copied but does not become active until the file is selected as the Active Image file after the device is... active after the device is an example of the information which unit. Copy: 2739187 bytes copied in 00:01:13 [hh:mm:ss] Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 81 The following is reset.
... Active image Selected for all units. 4 Enter console# copy tftp://{tftp address}/{file name} image to copy the software to verify which image version is reset are displayed. The file is copied but does not become active until the file is selected as the Active Image file after the device is... active after the device is an example of the information which unit. Copy: 2739187 bytes copied in 00:01:13 [hh:mm:ss] Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 81 The following is reset.
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...member. The device reboots. 11 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to continue (y/n) [n]? 10 Enter Y. The following message displays: This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your current session. Do you want to verify which the software is booted from the Master Unit to the ... a TFTP server to a Master Unit • from Image 1 after the device is copied to Member Units 82 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e Po w e r C o n n e c t 3 3 2 4 / 3 3 4 8 S w i t c h www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Enter console# copy tftp://50.1.1.2/332448-10018.dos unit://2/image. The device software is...
...member. The device reboots. 11 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to continue (y/n) [n]? 10 Enter Y. The following message displays: This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your current session. Do you want to verify which the software is booted from the Master Unit to the ... a TFTP server to a Master Unit • from Image 1 after the device is copied to Member Units 82 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e Po w e r C o n n e c t 3 3 2 4 / 3 3 4 8 S w i t c h www.dell.com | support.dell.com 5 Enter console# copy tftp://50.1.1.2/332448-10018.dos unit://2/image. The device software is...
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..., both units' boot versions and hardware versions differ, while the software version is the same. 3 Enter console# show version to verify which software version is reset. Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 83 The following is an example of the information that is used after the device is... reset are displayed. 1 Ensure that an IP address is assigned to at least one port on the Master unit. 2 Enter console# show bootvar to verify which ...
..., both units' boot versions and hardware versions differ, while the software version is the same. 3 Enter console# show version to verify which software version is reset. Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 83 The following is an example of the information that is used after the device is... reset are displayed. 1 Ensure that an IP address is assigned to at least one port on the Master unit. 2 Enter console# show bootvar to verify which ...
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... for each Stacking unit. 12 Enter console# reload. The following is active. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Enter console# reload. The device reboots. 8 Repeat step 3 to ensure ... Y. Do you want to continue (y/n) [n] ? 7 Enter Y. The following message displays: This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your current session. Downloading the Software Via the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator For instructions on downloading the software via the Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator, see "Managing Files". 84 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e Po w e r...
... for each Stacking unit. 12 Enter console# reload. The following is active. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Enter console# reload. The device reboots. 8 Repeat step 3 to ensure ... Y. Do you want to continue (y/n) [n] ? 7 Enter Y. The following message displays: This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your current session. Downloading the Software Via the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator For instructions on downloading the software via the Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator, see "Managing Files". 84 C o n f i g u r i n g t h e Po w e r...
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Attaches assorted lists to ACLs. Prints the Network Management System page and/or table information. Displays the Neighbors List from the Neighbors Table page. Restores the device default settings. Resets statistic counters. Sorts table information. Creates Statistics charts on-the-fly. 96 Getting Started www.dell.com | support.dell.com Adds ACEs to interfaces. Adds new lists. Adds ACLs.
Attaches assorted lists to ACLs. Prints the Network Management System page and/or table information. Displays the Neighbors List from the Neighbors Table page. Restores the device default settings. Resets statistic counters. Sorts table information. Creates Statistics charts on-the-fly. 96 Getting Started www.dell.com | support.dell.com Adds ACEs to interfaces. Adds new lists. Adds ACLs.
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The System page opens. To open the System page: • Click System in the Tree View. www.dell.com | support.dell.com This section provides information about defining system parameters including security features, downloading device software, and resetting the device. System Page Defining General Device Information The General page contains links to pages that...
The System page opens. To open the System page: • Click System in the Tree View. www.dell.com | support.dell.com This section provides information about defining system parameters including security features, downloading device software, and resetting the device. System Page Defining General Device Information The General page contains links to pages that...
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... MAC address. • Sys Object ID-Identifies the OID of the MIB. • Date (MM/DD/YY)-Indicates the current date. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Asset Page The Asset page contains the following fields: • System Name-Defines the user-defined device name. • System Contact-Specifies ...Location-Indicates the location where the system is displayed in the evening. • System Up Time-Specifies the amount of time since the last device reset. for example, 11/10/02 is twelve minutes and three seconds past eight in the following format: Day, Hour Minutes, and Seconds. for ...
... MAC address. • Sys Object ID-Identifies the OID of the MIB. • Date (MM/DD/YY)-Indicates the current date. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Asset Page The Asset page contains the following fields: • System Name-Defines the user-defined device name. • System Contact-Specifies ...Location-Indicates the location where the system is displayed in the evening. • System Up Time-Specifies the amount of time since the last device reset. for example, 11/10/02 is twelve minutes and three seconds past eight in the following format: Day, Hour Minutes, and Seconds. for ...