Starting and Configuring the Dell PowerConnect | Dell PC2708

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Starting and Configuring the Dell™

PowerConnect™ 27XX

NOTE: Before proceeding, read the release notes for this product. The release notes can be downloaded from support.dell.com.

NOTE: It is recommended that the most recent revision of the user documentation is obtained from the Dell Support Website at support.dell.com.

Viewing Switch Operation

The power-on self-test (POST) runs every time the switch is initialized, and checks hardware components to determine if the device is fully operational before completely booting. If a critical problem is detected, the program flow stops. The boot process runs approximately 10 seconds.

The Managed Mode LED indicates whether POST has passed successfully or failed. When POST completes successfully, the Managed Mode LED indicator is off if in Unmanaged Mode, and solid green if in Managed Mode. When a critical problem is detected, the POST process fails and the Managed Mode LED indicator turns solid amber (PowerConnect 2748). If the process fails in the PowerConnect 2708/2716/2724 switch the Managed Mode LED indicator turns solid red.

Initial Configuration

The switch is delivered from the factory in Unmanaged Mode. This section describes how to enter Managed Mode and configure the switch. 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.

The PowerConnect device provides you the flexibility of basic network connectivity without significant effort or advanced network connectivity with web-managed features and funtionality. If you require basic connectivity and do not want to manage these devices, once you have powered up the device and connected your network cabling you may stop there. If you desire to manage the device, you will need to follow the instructions detailed here in the remaining sections of this chapter.

The initial configuration of the device uses the following assumptions:

•The PowerConnect device was never configured before and it is in the same state as when received.

•The PowerConnect device booted successfully.

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Dell PC2708, PC2748, PC2716 Starting and Configuring the Dell PowerConnect, Viewing Switch Operation, Initial Configuration

Contents

User’s Guide October Contents Using the Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator Viewing Statistics Contents Introduction System DescriptionGigabit Ethernet Ports 16 1-Gigabit Ethernet Ports 24 1-Gigabit Ethernet Ports + 2 SFP Combo 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 Fan LED 2748 only Port LEDs10/100/1000BASE-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 Power Connectors Internal Power Supply ConnectorPin Connections for SFP Interfaces Installing the Dell PowerConnect Installation PrecautionsOverview Safety Site RequirementsUnpacking Package Contents Handling Static Sensitive DevicesUnpacking 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 Starting and Configuring the Dell PowerConnect Viewing Switch OperationInitial Configuration Login Screen Click Apply Changes Page Understanding the Interface Using the Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator Interface Components Description Using the OpenManage Switch Administrator Buttons PowerConnect Switch Management ButtonsInformation Buttons Starting the Application PowerConnect Switch Management Buttons Description Reset Resetting the Device Displaying Configuration on Demand Configuring System Information Defining Switch 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 Configuring the Interface Open the Interface ConfigurationViewing Jumbo Frames Enabling Jumbo Frames Creating Vlan Membership Showing/Creating VLANs Defining Vlan Interface SettingsRemoving VLANs Open the Vlan Membership Configuring LAG Membership Updating the Vlan Interface SettingsOpen 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 Assigning Access Level User Rights Local User DatabaseOpen the Local User Database Integrated Cable Test for Copper Cables Adding a User to the Local User DatabaseDeleting a User from the Local User Database Running Integrated Cable Test Open the Integrated Cable TestClick Test Now Optical Transceivers Diagnostics Displaying Optical Transceivers Diagnostics Test ResultsOpen 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 Configuring Quality of Service Quality of Service QoS OverviewVPT Tag Classification Information CoS Services Configuring QoS Settings Defining CoS Settings Mapping CoS Values to Queues Configuring the Trust Mode Mapping Dscp Values to Queues Mapping a CoS value to a QueueMapping 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 Trunking UnicastWildcard Mask