Configuring System Information | Dell PC2724, PC2748, PC2708, PC2716

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Configuring System Information

This section provides information for defining system parameters including switch status features, downloading switch software, and modifying switch parameters.

Defining Switch Information

Viewing the Switch Status

The Switch Status page contains parameters for configuring and viewing general switch information, including the Product Name, Firmware Version, the system MAC Address, Asset Tag, Service Tag, System Name, Location Name, Serial Number, and System Up Time. To open the page, click Switch Status in the tree view.

Figure 6-1. Switch Status

Product Name — Defines the name of the product.

Firmware Version — Defines the version of the product firmware.

Boot Version — Displays the current boot version running on the device.

MAC Address — Specifies the switch MAC address.

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Dell PC2724, PC2748, PC2708, PC2716 Configuring System Information, Defining Switch Information, Viewing the Switch Status

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 Management Modes FeaturesGeneral Features Head of Line Blocking Prevention AutoMDI/MDIX Support Virtual Cable Testing VCTAuto Negotiation Jumbo Frames 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 LED Definitions Physical DimensionsPower LED Managed Mode LED Port LEDs Fan LED 2748 only10/100/1000BASE-T Port LEDs SFP Port LED Managed Mode Button RJ-45 Connections for 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports Switch Ventilation FanCables, Port Connections, and Pinout Information 1000BASE-T Cable Requirements 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 Open the Vlan Membership Defining Vlan Interface SettingsShowing/Creating VLANs Removing VLANs 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 Open the Port Mirroring Port MirroringClick show All Adding a Port Mirroring Session 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 Dhcp Client Class of ServiceDuplex Mode Broadcast Storm Gigabit Ethernet Flow ControlFragment Frame Layer Ingress PortIP Address Jumbo Frames Multicast Managed ModeMAC Layer MaskPage Router Startup ConfigurationSwitch QoS Unicast TrunkingWildcard Mask