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Dell™ PowerConnect™ 28xx Systems

Getting Started Guide

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  • Page 1: Getting Started Guide

    Dell™ PowerConnect™ 28xx Systems Getting Started Guide...
  • Page 2 Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, Dell OpenManage, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, PowerConnect, PowerApp, PowerVault, Axim, DellNet, and Latitude are trademarks of Dell Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Installation Overview ............. . . 5 Site Preparation .
  • Page 4 información NOM (únicamente para México)......22 Informação sobre Órgão Regulador ........22 D E L L C O N F I D E N T I A L –...
  • Page 5: Installation

    If the same user wishes to use the switch as a managed switch, they need to change the mode from Unmanaged to Managed, as described in the Dell™ PowerConnect™ 2800 Series User’s Guide, available on the Documentation CD. Alternatively, you may check the Dell support website at www.support.dell.com for the latest documentations and software updates.
  • Page 6: Unpacking

    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 —...
  • Page 7: Mounting The Device

    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.
  • Page 8: Device Rack Installation

    • 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.
  • Page 9: Installing On A Flat Surface

    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.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11 Figure 2-3. Mounting Device on a Wall Mounting the Device...
  • Page 12: Starting And Configuring The Device

    Before proceeding, read the release notes for this product. The release notes can be downloaded from http://support.dell.com. NOTE: It is recommended that you obtain the most recent revision of the user documentation from the Dell support website at http://support.dell.com. Management Modes The PowerConnect 2808/16/24/48 has a Mode push button on the front panel.
  • Page 13: Connecting The Terminal To The Device

    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.
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15: Booting The Device - Managed Mode

    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.
  • Page 16 Default Gateway IP address The Setup Wizard displays the following information: Welcome to Dell Easy Setup Wizard. The Setup Wizard guides you through the initial switch configuration, and gets you up and running as quickly as possible. You can skip the setup wizard, and enter CLI mode to manually configure the switch.
  • Page 17 [Privilege Level 15] to this account. You can use Dell Network Manager or CLI to change this setting, and to add additional management systems. For more information on adding management systems, see the user documentation.
  • Page 18 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.
  • Page 19: Initial Configuration Through The Web

    Configuring SNMP management interface. Configuring user account..Configuring IP and subnet..Thank you for using Dell Easy Setup Wizard. Initial Configuration Through the Web The administrator can choose to perform device configuration via the web management instead of through the Set-up wizard.
  • Page 20: Retrieving An Ip Address From A Dhcp Server

    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.
  • Page 21: The Newly Introduced Eco-Friendly Feature: Green Ethernet

    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.
  • Page 22: Regulatory Notices

    Regulatory Notices For additional regulatory information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage on www.dell.com at the following location: www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance. información NOM (únicamente para México) La información siguiente se proporciona en el dispositivo o dispositivos descritos en este documento, en cumplimiento con los...

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