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Dell PowerConnect 26 User Manual

Dell PowerConnect 26 User Manual

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Dell™ PowerConnect™ 26xx Switches User's Guide
Introduction
Troubleshooting
Getting Help
NOTE:
A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.
NOTICE:
A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION:
A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
© 2003 Dell Inc. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden.
Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, Axim, DellNet, and PowerConnect are
trademarks of Dell Inc.
Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any
proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
Models PowerConnect 2608, PowerConnect 2616, PowerConnect 2624
Initial release: 7 Oct 2003

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  • Page 1 Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • 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 —...

  • 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): den_nbk_support@dell.com      International Access Code: 00  E-mail Support (desktop computers): den_support@dell.com      Country Code: 45  E-mail Support (servers): Nordic_server_support@dell.com       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: fin_support@dell.com     International Access Code:  E-mail Support (servers): Nordic_support@dell.com      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): nz_tech_support@dell.com      E-mail (Australia): au_tech_support@dell.com      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  nor_nbk_support@dell.com  Country Code: 47  E-mail Support (desktop computers):     nor_support@dell.com  E-mail Support (servers):   ...
  • Page 18     E-mail: swe_support@dell.com     International Access Code: 00  E-mail Support for Latitude and Inspiron:    Swe-nbk_kats@dell.com  Country Code: 46  E-mail Support for OptiPlex: Swe_kats@dell.com     City Code: 8  E-mail Support for Servers: Nordic_server_support@dell.com     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  ...

  • Page 20: Notes, Notices, And Cautions

    Dell Inc. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell Inc. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

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