Dell™ PowerConnect™ 2124 and 2508 Systems User’s Guide w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l .
Notes, Notices, and Cautions 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. © 2002 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
Contents 1 Caution: Safety Instructions 5 2 Features 11 Package Contents 12 Front Panel Indicators 13 Connecting Devices 16 Aggregating Traffic at 1000-Mbps Gigabit Ethernet 17 Class-of-Service 18 Redundant Power System PowerConnect RPS-60 19 Mounting Kit Instructions 19 Technical Information 20 3 Help and Regulatory Notices 21 Technical Assistance 22 Problems With Your Order 24 Product Information 24 Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit 24 Before You Call 25 Contacting Dell 26 Contents 3
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Caution: Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system from potential damage. General • Observe and follow service markings. Do not service any product except as explained in your system documentation. Opening or removing covers that are marked with the triangular symbol with a lightning bolt may expose you to electrical shock. Components inside these compartments should be serviced only by a trained service technician.
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Caution: Safety Instructions • Use only approved power cable(s). If you have not been provided with a power cable for your system or for any AC-powered option intended for your system, purchase a power cable that is approved for use in your country. The power cable must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the product's electrical ratings label.
Caution: Safety Instructions Observe the following precautions for rack stability and safety. Also refer to the rack installation documentation accompanying the system and the rack for specific caution statements and procedures. Systems are considered to be components in a rack. Thus, "component" refers to any system as well as to various peripherals or supporting hardware.
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Caution: Safety Instructions • Use caution when pressing the component rail release latches and sliding a component into or out of a rack; the slide rails can pinch your fingers. • After a component is inserted into the rack, carefully extend the rail into a locking position, and then slide the component into the rack. • Do not overload the AC supply branch circuit that provides power to the rack.
Caution: Safety Instructions When Working Inside Your System Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your system. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of the electronic components, such as the microprocessor. You can do so by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the chassis.
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1 SECTION 1 Fe a t u r e s Package Contents Front Panel Indicators Connecting Devices Aggregating Traffic at 1000-Mbps Gigabit Ethernet Class-of-Service Redundant Power System PowerConnect RPS-60 Mounting Kit Instructions Technical Information w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l .
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m The PowerConnect 2124 and 2508 switches provide 24 10/100-Mbps Fast Ethernet ports plus 1 10/100/1000-Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port and 8 10/100/1000-Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports, respectively. With complete switching features, including auto-sensing of line speed and autonegotiating of duplex mode, these switches offer smooth network migrations and easy upgrades to network capacity. These switches have the following features: • Complies with IEEE 802.
• Rack-mount kit for rack installation • PowerConnect 2124 and 2508 User’s Guide • AC power cord Front Panel Indicators The LEDs on the front panel display the following information: • Status of the power supply • Status of the optional external redundant power supply • Connection speed of 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps • Data activity on the segment • Full- or half-duplex operation mode PowerConnect 2124 Power LED • Green — The unit is on and the internal power supply is working properly
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Redundant Power System (RPS) LED • Green — The redundant power system is connected and working properly. • Red — The redundant power system is connected, but failed. • Off — The redundant power system is not connected. 10/100 Ports Link/Activity (LNK/ACT) LED • Green — A 100-Mbps link has been established. • Blinking Green — A 100-Mbps link has been established and data is being transmitted or received.
10/100/1000 Port Link/Activity (LNK/ACT) LED • Green — A link has been established. • Blinking Green — A link has been established and data is being transmitted or received. • Off — No link established. 10/100/1000 Port Duplex Mode/Collisions (FDX/COL) LED • Green — The port is operating in full-duplex mode. • Blinking Green — The port is operating in half-duplex mode and collisions are occurring. • Off — The port is operating in half-duplex mode and no collisions are occurring.
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Redundant Power System (RPS) LED • Green — The redundant power system is connected and working properly. • Red — The redundant power system is connected, but failed. • Off — The redundant power system is not connected. Gigabit (1000) LED • Green — A 1000-Mbps link is established. • Off — No 1000-Mbps link is established. Fast Ethernet (100) LED • Green — A 100-Mbps link is established. • Off — No 100-Mbps link is established.
The PowerConnect 2124 provides 24 10/100-Mbps ports that can sense 10/100-Mbps speeds and 1 10/100/1000-Mbps port that can sense 10/100/1000-Mbps speeds. The PowerConnect 2508 provides 8 10/100/1000-Mbps ports that can sense 10/100/1000-Mbps speeds. 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.
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Gigabit Link Class-of-Service The switch supports tag-based prioritization following the IEEE 802.1p standard. The eight levels of IEEE 802.1p priority are mapped to the four priority queues of each port. For each port, the four priority queues are scheduled following a Weighted Round Robin scheme. IEEE 802.1p Priority Priority Queue Scheduling Weight 1,2 0 4 0,3 1 16 4,5 2 64 6,7 3 255 NOTE: The IEEE 802.
Redundant Power System PowerConnect RPS-60 The optional external redundant power system PowerConnect RPS-60 provides a second, redundant power supply for your switch, eliminating the power supply as a single point of failure. To use the RPS-60: 1 Attach the adapter tray to the back of the switch by tightening the two mounting screws. 2 Insert the power adapter into the tray.
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Installing in a Rack The switch can be installed in most standard 19-inch racks. NOTE: For racks that are not prethreaded, cage nuts are provided. 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. 2 Position the switch in the rack and align the holes in the mounting bracket with the holes in the rack.
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w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Technical Assistance If you need help with a technical problem, Dell is ready to assist you. CAUTION: If you need to remove the computer covers, first disconnect the computer power and modem cables from all electrical outlets. 1 Make a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist and fill it out. 2 Use Dell's extensive suite of online services available at Dell | Support (support.dell.com) for help with installation and troubleshooting procedures.
You can contact Dell electronically using the following addresses: • World Wide Web www.dell.com/ www.dell.com/ap/ (for Asian/Pacific countries only) www.euro.dell.com (for Europe only) www.dell.com/la/ (for Latin American countries) • Anonymous file transfer protocol (FTP) ftp.dell.com/ Log in as user: anonymous, and use your e-mail address as your password. • Electronic Support Service mobile_support@us.dell.com support@us.dell.com apsupport@dell.com (for Asian/Pacific countries only) support.euro.
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m Automated Order-Status Service To check on the status of any Dell products that you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com, or you can call the automated order-status service. A recording prompts you for the information needed to locate and report on your order. For the telephone number to call, see the contact numbers for your region.
For the telephone number to call, see the contact numbers for your region. 2 Include a copy of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for the return. 3 Include a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist indicating the tests you have run and any error messages reported by the Dell Diagnostics. 4 Include any accessories that belong with the item(s) being returned (power cables, software floppy disks, guides, and so on) if the return is for credit.
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CAUTION: Do not use a RJ-11 (telephone) cable to connect your network equipment. FCC Notices (U.S. Only) Class A This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
w w w. d e l l . c o m | s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m This Class B (or Class A, if so indicated on the registration label) digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B (ou Classe A, si ainsi indiqué sur l’étiquette d’enregistration) respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le Materiel Brouilleur du Canada.
Set 2: For –48-VDC powered systems • EN 55022 — "Information Technology Equipment — Radio Disturbance Characteristics — Limits and Methods of Measurement." • EN 50082-1 — "Electromagnetic Compatibility - Generic Immunity Standard - Part 1: Residential, Commercial and Light Industry." • EN 50082-2 — "Electromagnetic Compatibility - Generic Immunity Standard - Part 2: Industrial Environment." • EN 60950 — "Safety of Information Technology Equipment.
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VCCI Notice (Japan Only) Class A ITE This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) for information technology equipment. If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.
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