Dell™ PowerConnect™ 28xx Systems Getting Started Guide
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Contents 1 Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Site Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1 Installation Overview This document provides basic information to install and start running the following PowerConnect 2800 series of Web-managed Gigabit Ethernet switches: • PowerConnect 2808 • PowerConnect 2816 • PowerConnect 2824 • PowerConnect 2848 The PowerConnect 2800 series can be used to connect workstations and other network devices, such as: • Servers • Hubs • Routers The PowerConnect devices are primarily intended for the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) that require high performan
Before installing the device, verify that the site selected for the device meets the following site requirements: • Power — The device is installed within 1.5 m (5 feet) of a grounded, easily accessible outlet 220/110 VAC, 50/60 Hz. • General — Ensure that the power supply is correctly installed. • Clearance — There is adequate frontal clearance for operator access. Allow clearance for cabling, power connections, and ventilation.
2 Mounting the Device Overview The following mounting instructions apply to the PowerConnect 2808/16/24/48 devices. There are three device mounting options: • Installing in a Rack • Installing on a Flat Surface • Installing on a Wall Installation Precautions CAUTION Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions located in your Product Information Guide.
• Ensure that the device does not overload the power circuits, wiring, and over-current protection. To determine the possibility of overloading the supply circuits, add together the ampere ratings of all devices installed on the same circuit as the device. Compare this total with the rating limit for the circuit. • Do not install the device in an environment where the operating ambient temperature might exceed 40ºC (104ºF).
4 Insert the device into the rack, ensuring the rack-mounting holes on the device line up to the mounting hole on the rack. 5 Secure the device to the rack with the rack screws (not provided). Fasten the lower pair of screws before the upper pair of screws. Ensure that the ventilation holes are not obstructed. Installing on a Flat Surface The device can be installed on a flat surface if it is not installed on a rack. The surface must be able to support the weight of the device and the device cables.
Figure 2-2. Bracket Installation for Wall Mounting 3 Insert the supplied screws into the wall-mounting bracket holes and tighten with a screwdriver. 4 Repeat the process for the wall-mounting bracket on the other side of the device. 5 Place the device on the wall in the location where the device is being installed. 6 On the wall mark the locations where the screws to hold the device must be prepared. 7 On the marked locations, drill the holes and place all plugs (not provided) in the holes.
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3 Starting and Configuring the Device After completing all external connections, proceed as follows: • If the device is to be used as an unmanaged switch, there is no need for a terminal connection. • A terminal connection is useful if the device is to be used in a managed mode. NOTE: Before proceeding, read the release notes for this product. The release notes can be downloaded from http://support.dell.com.
Connecting the Terminal to the Device The device provides an external console port in models 2816/24/48. The console port enables a connection to a terminal desktop system running terminal emulation software for monitoring and configuring the device. The Console port connector is a male DB-9 connector, implemented as a data terminal equipment (DTE) connector.
2 Attach the supplied standard AC power cable to the AC connector on the back panel of the device. Figure 3-1. Connecting to PowerConnect 2800 Series Console Port Figure 3-2. Attaching AC Power Cable to Device 3 Locate an AC power receptacle. 4 Deactivate the AC power receptacle. 5 Connect the device to the AC receptacle. 6 Activate the AC power receptacle. 7 After activating the AC power receptacle, confirm that the device is connected and operating correctly by examining the LEDs on the front panel.
When the power is turned on with the local terminal already connected, the device goes through Power On Self Test (POST). POST runs every time the device 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. If POST passes successfully, a valid executable image is loaded into RAM. POST messages are displayed on the terminal and indicate test success or failure.
• The PowerConnect device booted successfully. • The console connection is established and the console prompt is displayed on the screen of a VT100 terminal device. (Press the key several times to verify that the prompt displays correctly.) The system prompts you to use the Set-up wizard when the device boots up for the first time or if the configuration file is empty.
Wizard Step 1 The following information displays: The system is not setup for SNMP management by default. To manage the switch using SNMP (required for Dell Network Manager) you can: *Setup the initial SNMP Version 2 account now *Return later and setup additional SNMP v1/v2 accounts For more information on setting up SNMP accounts, please see the user documentation. Would you like to setup the SNMP management interface now? (Y/N)[Y] Y Enter [N] to skip to Step 2. Enter [Y] to continue the Set-up wizard.
Enter the user name<1-20>:[admin] Please enter the user password:***** Please reenter the user password:***** Wizard Step 3 The following information displays: Next, an IP address is set up. The IP address is defined on the default VLAN,(VLAN #2). This is the IP address you use to access the Telnet, Web interface, or SNMP interface for the switch. To setup an IP address: Please enter the IP address of the device (A.B.C.D):10.6.22.100 Please enter the IP subnet mask (A.B.C.D or nn):[255.255.255.
Wizard Step 4 The following information displays: Finally, setup the default gateway. Please enter the IP address of the gateway from which this network is reachable(e.g. 192.168.1.1).Default gateway (A.B.C.D):[10.6.22.97] Enter the default gateway. Press Enter. The following is displayed (as per the example parameters described): This is the configuration information that has been collected: ============================================================== SNMP Interface = Dell_Network_Manager@0.0.0.
1 Connect the switch to a PC via Ethernet, and set a static IP address of 192.168.2.x 255.255.255.0 (where x is between 2 and 254) on the PC. 2 Connect to the switch using IP address 192.168.2.1 in your web browser. The login is: username = admin with no password. 3 After connecting to the device, use the IP Interface Parameters page to define the required IP address (static or DHCP) for the device and its default gateway.
The Newly Introduced Eco-Friendly Feature: Green Ethernet The Green Ethernet feature improves network energy consumption using power saving technology that automatically reduces power consumption upon detection of a Link Down and/or a Short Reach. This ensures that networks use less power per port and are more eco-friendly, without giving up network integrity. The Energy-Detection and Short-Reach modes are enabled by default.
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