Installing the Dell PowerConnect, Overview | Dell PC2708, PC2748

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Installing the Dell™ PowerConnect™ 27XX

This chapter contains information about unpacking, installation procedures, and how to make cable and port connections for the PowerConnect 2708, 2716, 2724, and 2748 devices.

Installation Precautions

CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

CAUTION: Observe the following points before performing the procedures in this section:

•Observe and follow the service markings. Do not service any Ethernet device except as explained in the system documentation. Opening or removing covers marked with a triangular symbol with a lighting bolt may cause electrical shock. These components are to be serviced by trained service technicians only.

•Ensure that the Ethernet device is not exposed to water.

•Ensure that the Ethernet device is not exposed to radiators or heat sources.

•Do not push foreign objects into the device’s hardware enclosure, as it may cause a fire or electric shock.

•Use the Ethernet device only with approved equipment.

•Allow the Ethernet device to cool before removing covers or touching internal equipment.

•Ensure that the airflow around the front, sides, and back of the device chassis is not restricted.

Overview

The PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724/2748 are standard 1U chassis high, 19-inch rack-mountable devices.

The process of installing the PowerConnect switch consists of both hardware and software instructions. The process consists of physically installing these devices and configuring them.

The switch is delivered from the factory in Unmanaged Mode. If the user wishes to use the switch as an unmanaged switch, they can simply plug the switch in and start using it. No configuration is necessary. If the user wishes to use the switch as a managed switch, they need to change the switch

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Dell PC2708, PC2748, PC2716, PC2724 manual Installing the Dell PowerConnect, Installation Precautions, Overview

Contents

User’s Guide October Contents Using the Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator Viewing Statistics Contents System Description IntroductionGigabit Ethernet Ports 24 1-Gigabit Ethernet Ports + 2 SFP Combo ports 16 1-Gigabit Ethernet Ports48 1-Gigabit Ethernet Ports General Features FeaturesHead of Line Blocking Prevention Management Modes Auto Negotiation Virtual Cable Testing VCTJumbo Frames Support AutoMDI/MDIX Support Layer 2 Features MAC Address Supported Features Class of Service CoS Features Vlan Supported Features Port Default Settings Ethernet Switch Management FeaturesPage Hardware Description Switch Port Configurations PowerConnect 2708 Back Panel PowerConnect 2724 Back Panel PowerConnect 2748 Back Panel Power LED Physical DimensionsManaged Mode LED LED Definitions Port LEDs Fan LED 2748 only10/100/1000BASE-T Port LEDs SFP Port LED Managed Mode Button Cables, Port Connections, and Pinout Information Switch Ventilation Fan1000BASE-T Cable Requirements RJ-45 Connections for 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports SFP Ports Internal Power Supply Connector Power ConnectorsPin Connections for SFP Interfaces Installation Precautions Installing the Dell PowerConnectOverview Site Requirements SafetyUnpacking Handling Static Sensitive Devices Package ContentsUnpacking the Device Mounting the Device Installing the Device in a Rack Installing the Device Installing the Device on a Wall Installing the Device on a Flat Surface Mounting Device on a Wall Connecting the Device to AC Power Supply Back Panel Power Connector Connecting the Device to the Network Viewing Switch Operation Starting and Configuring the Dell PowerConnectInitial Configuration Login Screen Click Apply Changes Page Understanding the Interface Using the Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator Interface Components Description PowerConnect Switch Management Buttons Using the OpenManage Switch Administrator ButtonsInformation Buttons Starting the Application PowerConnect Switch Management Buttons Description Reset Resetting the Device Displaying Configuration on Demand Defining Switch Information Configuring System InformationViewing the Switch Status Viewing System IP Address Defining Switch Information IP Addressing Updating Static IP Address Configuring Dhcp Client Interface Configuration Defining Interface ConfigurationPage Open the Interface Configuration Configuring the InterfaceViewing Jumbo Frames Enabling Jumbo Frames Creating Vlan Membership Showing/Creating VLANs Defining Vlan Interface SettingsRemoving VLANs Open the Vlan Membership Updating the Vlan Interface Settings Configuring LAG MembershipOpen the Vlan Interface Settings Adding a Port to a LAG Open the LAG Aggregation Configuration Managing System Files Downloading Files from Server Downloading Files From Server Firmware Download File Download PowerConnect 2748 Switch Configuration Uploading Files Configuration Download Copying Files Open the File Upload to Server Click Restore Company Factory Defaults Click Apply Changes Restoring Company Factory Default Settings Local User Database Assigning Access Level User RightsOpen the Local User Database Adding a User to the Local User Database Integrated Cable Test for Copper CablesDeleting a User from the Local User Database Open the Integrated Cable Test Running Integrated Cable TestClick Test Now Displaying Optical Transceivers Diagnostics Test Results Optical Transceivers DiagnosticsOpen the Optical Transceiver Diagnostics Click show All Port MirroringAdding a Port Mirroring Session Open the Port Mirroring Enabling Storm Control Configuring Storm Control on the PowerConnect Configuring Storm Control on the PowerConnect 2716/2724 Modifying PowerConnect 2708 Storm Control Port Parameters Following describes Storm Control for PowerConnect Modifying PowerConnect 2748 Storm Control Port Parameters Quality of Service QoS Overview Configuring Quality of ServiceVPT Tag Classification Information CoS Services Configuring QoS Settings Defining CoS Settings Mapping CoS Values to Queues Configuring the Trust Mode Mapping a CoS value to a Queue Mapping Dscp Values to QueuesMapping a Dscp value and assigning priority queue Page Rmon Statistics Viewing Statistics Open the Rmon Statistics Viewing Interface Statistics Glossary Duplex Mode Class of ServiceBroadcast Storm Dhcp Client Fragment Flow ControlFrame Gigabit Ethernet IP Address Ingress PortJumbo Frames Layer MAC Layer Managed ModeMask MulticastPage Switch Startup ConfigurationQoS Router Unicast TrunkingWildcard Mask