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Dell PowerConnect 2124 User Manual

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  • Page 1 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 . c o m...
  • Page 2 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 Computer Corporation disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 4 Regulatory Notices 42 Contents...

  • Page 5: Caution: Safety Instructions

    C a u t i o n : S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system from potential damage.
  • Page 6 C a u t i o n : S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s • 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.
  • Page 7 NOTE: Your system is safety-certified as a free-standing unit and as a component for use in a Dell rack cabinet using the customer rack kit. The installation of your system and rack kit in any other rack cabinet has not been approved by any safety agencies. It is your responsibility to have the final combination of system and rack kit in a rack cabinet evaluated for suitability by a certified safety agency.
  • Page 8 C a u t i o n : S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s • 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. •...
  • Page 9 C a u t i o n : S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s 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.
  • Page 10 Safe ty Instr u ctions...

  • Page 11: Features

    S E C T I O N 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...

  • Page 12: Package Contents

    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 auto- negotiating of duplex mode, these switches offer smooth network migrations and easy upgrades to network capacity.

  • Page 13: Front Panel Indicators

    • 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 •...
  • Page 14 Redundant Power System (RPS) LED 10/100 Ports Link/Activity (LNK/ACT) LED 10/100 Ports Duplex Mode/Collisions (FDX/COL) LED 10/100/1000 Port Gigabit (1000) LED 10/100/1000 Port Fast Ethernet (100) LED Fe a t ur es • Green — The redundant power system is connected and working properly.
  • Page 15 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 •...

  • Page 16: Connecting Devices

    Redundant Power System (RPS) LED Gigabit (1000) LED Fast Ethernet (100) LED Link/Activity (LNK/ACT) LED Duplex Mode/Collisions (FDX/COL) LED Connecting Devices RJ-45 Switch Ports There are RJ-45 connectors on the front panel of the switch. Fe a t ur es •...

  • Page 17: Aggregating Traffic At 1000-Mbps Gigabit Ethernet

    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.

  • Page 18: Class-Of-Service

    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 Fe a t ur es Gigabit Link...

  • Page 19: Redundant Power System Powerconnect Rps-60

    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: Attach the adapter tray to the back of the switch by tightening the two mounting screws.

  • Page 20: Technical Information

    Installing in a Rack The switch can be installed in most standard 19-inch racks. To install the switch in a rack, complete the following steps: Technical Information Fe a t ur es NOTE: For racks that are not prethreaded, cage nuts are provided. Use the supplied screws to attach a mounting bracket to each side of the switch.

  • Page 21: Help And Regulatory Notices

    S E C T I O N 2 H e l p a n d R e g u l a t o r y N o t i c e s Technical Assistance Contacting Dell Regulatory Notices...

  • Page 22: Technical Assistance

    Technical Assistance If you need help with a technical problem, Dell is ready to assist you. For instructions on using the technical support service, see "Technical Support Service." NOTE: Some of the following services are not always available in all locations outside the continental U.S.
  • Page 23 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 computers. When you call AutoTech, use your touch-tone telephone to select the subjects that correspond to your questions.

  • Page 24: Problems With Your Order

    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.

  • Page 25: Before You Call

    Dell’s receiving dock and returned to you. Before You Call NOTE: Have your Express Service Code ready when you call. The code helps Dell’s automated-support telephone system direct your call more efficiently. Remember to fill out the Diagnostics Checklist. If possible, turn on your computer before you call Dell for technical assistance and call from a telephone at or near the computer.

  • Page 26: Contacting Dell

    Phone number: Service tag (bar code on the back of the computer): Express Service Code: Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician): Switch Name and Firmware Version: Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code: Description of problem and troubleshooting procedures you performed:...
  • Page 27 NOTE: 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 28 Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Austria (Vienna) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 900 E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.com Country Code: 43 Home/Small Business Sales City Code: 1 Home/Small Business Fax Home/Small Business Customer Care Preferred Accounts/Corporate Customer Care Home/Small Business Technical Support...
  • Page 29 Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Brunei Customer Technical Support (Penang, Malaysia) Country Code: 673 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Transaction Sales (Penang, Malaysia) Canada (North York, Ontario) Automated Order-Status System International Access Code: 011 AutoTech (automated technical support) Customer Care (from outside Toronto) Customer Care (from within Toronto) Customer Technical Support...
  • Page 30 Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Czech Republic (Prague) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: czech_dell@dell.com Country Code: 420 Technical Support City Code: 2 Customer Care TechFax Switchboard Denmark (Copenhagen) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail Support (portable computers): den_nbk_support@dell.com...
  • Page 31 Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Finland (Helsinki) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 990 E-mail: fin_support@dell.com Country Code: 358 E-mail Support (servers): Nordic_support@dell.com City Code: 9 Technical Support Technical Support Fax Relational Customer Care Home/Small Business Customer Care...
  • Page 32 Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Germany (Langen) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: tech_support_central_europe@dell.com Country Code: 49 Technical Support City Code: 6103 Home/Small Business Customer Care Global Segment Customer Care Preferred Accounts Customer Care Large Accounts Customer Care...
  • Page 33 Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Ireland (Cherrywood) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 16 E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com Country Code: 353 Ireland Technical Support City Code: 1 U.K. Technical Support (dial within U.K. only) Home User Customer Care Small Business Customer Care U.K.
  • Page 34 Technical Support (Dimension™ and Inspiron™) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dimension and Inspiron) Technical Support (Dell Precision™, OptiPlex™, and Latitude™) Technical Support outside of Japan (Dell Precision, OptiPlex, and Latitude) 24-Hour Automated Order Service Customer Care Business Sales Division (up to 400 employees)
  • Page 35 Customer Service (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) Fax (Technical Support and Customer Service) (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) Sales (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) SalesFax (Austin, Texas, U.S.A.) Luxembourg Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail: tech_be@dell.com Country Code: 352 Technical Support (Brussels, Belgium) Home/Small Business Sales (Brussels, Belgium)
  • Page 36 Customer Care Home/Small Business Sales Home/Small Business Sales Fax Corporate Sales Corporate Sales Fax Switchboard New Zealand E-mail (New Zealand): nz_tech_support@dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail (Australia): au_tech_support@dell.com Country Code: 64 Home and Small Business Government and Business Sales Nicaragua...
  • Page 37 Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code Norway (Lysaker) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 E-mail Support (portable computers): Country Code: 47 nor_nbk_support@dell.com E-mail Support (desktop computers): nor_support@dell.com E-mail Support (servers): nordic_server_support@dell.com Technical Support Relational Customer Care Home/Small Business Customer Care...
  • Page 38 Singapore (Singapore) Technical Support International Access Code: 005 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Country Code: 65 Transaction Sales Corporate Sales South Africa (Johannesburg) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: E-mail: dell_za_support@dell.com 09/091 Technical Support Country Code: 27 Customer Care City Code: 11...
  • Page 39 International Access Code: 00 E-mail: swe_support@dell.com Country Code: 46 E-mail Support for Latitude and Inspiron: Swe-nbk_kats@dell.com City Code: 8 E-mail Support for OptiPlex: Swe_kats@dell.com E-mail Support for Servers: Nordic_server_support@dell.com Technical Support Relational Customer Care Home/Small Business Customer Care Employee Purchase Program (EPP) Support...
  • Page 40 Customer Service (Penang, Malaysia) Country Code: 66 Sales Trinidad/Tobago General Support Turks and Caicos Islands General Support U.K. (Bracknell) Website: support.euro.dell.com International Access Code: 00 Customer Care website: dell.co.uk/lca/customerservices Country Code: 44 E-mail: dell_direct_support@dell.com City Code: 1344 Technical Support (Corporate/Preferred...
  • Page 41 Dell Sales Dell Outlet Store (Dell refurbished computers) Software and Peripherals Sales Spare Parts Sales Extended Service and Warranty Sales Dell Services for the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, or Speech-Impaired Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Area Codes, Local Numbers, and...

  • Page 42: Regulatory Notices

    Country (City) International Access Code Country Code City Code U.S. Virgin Islands General Support Venezuela General Support H e l p a nd Reg u l at o r y N o t i c e s Department Name or Service Area, Website and E-Mail Address Regulatory Notices FCC Compliance Statement...
  • Page 43 Industry Canada (IC) Interference-Causing Equipment Standard #3 (ICES-003) as Class B digital devices. To determine which classification (Class A or B) applies to your computer system (or other Dell digital apparatus), examine all registration labels located on the bottom or the back panel of your computer (or other digital apparatus).
  • Page 44 CE Notice (European Union) Marking by the symbol the EMC Directive and the Low Voltage Directive of the European Union. Such marking is indicative that this Dell system meets the following technical standards: Set 1: For standard Dell ITE with AC power supplies For –...
  • Page 45 A "Declaration of Conformity" in accordance with the preceding directives and standards has been made and is on file at Dell Computer Corporation Products Europe BV, Limerick, Ireland. NOM Information (Mexico Only)
  • Page 46 H e l p a nd Reg u l at o r y N o t i c e s Ship to: Dell Computer de México, S.A. de C.V. al Cuidado de Kuehne & Nagel de México S. de R.I.
  • Page 47 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.
  • Page 48 H e l p a nd Reg u l at o r y N o t i c e s...

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