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Dell™ PowerConnect™ 26xx Switches User's Guide
Introduction
Troubleshooting
Getting Help
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Models PowerConnect 2608, PowerConnect 2616, PowerConnect 2624
Initial release: 7 Oct 2003
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Page 2: Package Contents
Front Panel Indicators Connecting Devices Class-of-Service Mounting Kit Instructions Technical Information Dell™ PowerConnect™ 26xx switches provide 10/100/1000-Mbps Gigabit Ethernet connectivity. The switches have the following features: 10/100/1000-Mbps switch ports 8 ports (PowerConnect 2608) ¡ 16 ports (PowerConnect 2616) ¡ 24 ports, including one combination RJ-45/small form factor (SFP) port (PowerConnect 2624) ¡... - Page 3 10/100/1000 Ports Link/Activity (SPD/LNK/ACT) LED Steady green — A 1000-Mbps link has been established, but no data is being transmitted or received. Blinking green — A 1000-Mbps link has been established and data is being transmitted or received. Steady amber —...
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Page 4: Connecting Devices
Connecting Devices RJ-45 Switch Ports RJ-45 connectors are located on the front panel of the switch. NOTE: Ensure that Category 5E (CAT 5E) cabling is used for connecting devices at 1000-Mbps Gigabit Ethernet speed. All ports can negotiate full- and half-duplex modes automatically. These switching ports allow users to connect the switches to 10Base-T, 100Base-TX and 1000Base-T devices. -
Page 5: Class Of Service
Allow at least 5.1 cm (2 inches) on each side for proper ventilation and 12.7 cm (5 inches) at the back for power cable clearance. 2. Attach rubber feet on each marked location on the bottom of the chassis. The rubber feet are optional, but are recommended to keep the switch from slipping. Installing the Switch in a Rack The switch can be installed in Dell PowerEdge™ racks, which are 48.3 cm (19 inches). It can also be installed in most other standard 19-inch racks and most telco two-post racks. ... -
Page 6: Installing The Switch On A Wall
NOTE: Do not install rubber feet on the switch if you are rackmounting the switch. To install the switch in a rack, complete the following steps: 1. Use the supplied screws to attach a mounting bracket to each side of the switch (see Figure 1-5). Figure 1-5. -
Page 7: Technical Information
5. Place the against the wall so that the bracket holes align with the holes in the wall. 6. Insert and tighten the screws through each of the mounting brackets. Technical Information Table 1-2. Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD ... -
Page 8: Troubleshooting
Back to Contents Page Troubleshooting Dell™ PowerConnect™ 26xx Switches User's Guide This section provides troubleshooting information for your switch. Table 2-1 describes general cluster problems you may encounter and the probable causes and solutions. Table 2-1. Basic Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Power LED is not lighted. -
Page 9: Getting Help
Online Services You can access Dell Support at support.dell.com. Select your region on the WELCOME TO DELL SUPPORT page, and fill in the requested details to access help tools and information. You can contact Dell electronically using the following addresses: World Wide Web... -
Page 10: Autotech Service
AutoTech Service Dell's automated technical support service—AutoTech—provides recorded answers to the questions most frequently asked by Dell customers about their portable and desktop computer systems. When you call AutoTech, use your touch-tone telephone to select the subjects that correspond to your questions. -
Page 11: Dell Enterprise Training And Certification
If possible, turn on your system before you call Dell for technical assistance and call from a telephone at or near the computer. You may be asked to type some commands at the keyboard, relay detailed information during operations, or try other troubleshooting steps possible only at the computer system itself. -
Page 12: Contacting Dell
Toll-free numbers are for use within the country for which they are listed. When you need to contact Dell, use the electronic addresses, telephone numbers, and codes provided in the following table. If you need assistance in determining which codes to use, contact a local or an international operator. - Page 13 02 2186 27 14 City Code: 2 TechFax 02 2186 27 28 Switchboard 02 2186 27 11 Denmark (Copenhagen) Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail Support (portable computers): [email protected] International Access Code: 00 E-mail Support (desktop computers): [email protected] Country Code: 45 E-mail Support (servers): [email protected] Technical Support 7023 0182...
- Page 14 toll-free: 999-119 El Salvador General Support 01-899-753-0777 Finland (Helsinki) Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail: [email protected] International Access Code: E-mail Support (servers): [email protected] Technical Support 09 253 313 60 Country Code: 358 Technical Support Fax 09 253 313 81 City Code: 9 Relational Customer Care 09 253 313 38 Home/Small Business Customer Care 09 693 791 94...
- Page 15 Country Code: 81 Technical Support outside of Japan (Dimension and Inspiron) 81-44-520-1435 City Code: 44 Technical Support (Dell Precision™, OptiPlex™, and Latitude™) toll-free:0120-198-433 Technical Support outside of Japan (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) 81-44-556-3894 Technical Support (Axim™) toll-free: 0120-981-690 Technical Support outside of Japan (Axim) 81-44-556-3468 Faxbox Service 044-556-3490...
- Page 16 Home/Small Business Sales 020 674 55 00 Relational Sales 020 674 50 00 Home/Small Business Sales Fax 020 674 47 75 Relational Sales Fax 020 674 47 50 Switchboard 020 674 50 00 Switchboard Fax 020 674 47 50 New Zealand E-mail (New Zealand): [email protected] E-mail (Australia): [email protected] International Access Code: 00 Home and Small Business 0800 446 255...
- Page 17 Country Code: 64 Government and Business 0800 444 617 Sales 0800 441 567 Fax 0800 441 566 Nicaragua General Support 001-800-220-1006 Norway (Lysaker) Website: support.euro.dell.com E-mail Support (portable computers): International Access Code: 00 [email protected] Country Code: 47 E-mail Support (desktop computers): [email protected] E-mail Support (servers): ...
- Page 18 E-mail: [email protected] International Access Code: 00 E-mail Support for Latitude and Inspiron: [email protected] Country Code: 46 E-mail Support for OptiPlex: [email protected] City Code: 8 E-mail Support for Servers: [email protected] Technical Support 08 590 05 199 Relational Customer Care 08 590 05 642...
- Page 19 Dell Outlet Store (Dell refurbished computers) toll-free: 1-888-798-7561 Software and Peripherals Sales toll-free: 1-800-671-3355 Spare Parts Sales toll-free: 1-800-357-3355 Extended Service and Warranty Sales toll-free: 1-800-247-4618 Fax toll-free: 1-800-727-8320 Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or Speech-Impaired toll-free: 1-877-DELLTTY (1-877-335-5889) U.S. Virgin Islands General Support 1-877-673-3355 Venezuela General Support 8001-3605 ...
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Page 20: Notes, Notices, And Cautions
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