Dell PowerConnect 2824 User Manual

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Starting and Configuring the Device
After completing all external connections, the device must be configured. This section describes
various methods of configuring the device.
NOTE: The PowerConnect 2808 has an internal serial port.
NOTE: Before proceeding, read the release notes for this product. The release notes can be downloaded
from http://support.dell.com. It is recommended that you obtain the most recent revision of the user
documentation from the Dell support website at http://support.dell.com.
NOTE: If the device is to be used as an unmanaged switch, there is no need for a terminal connection. A
terminal connection is only required if the device is to be used in Managed mode. See "Management Modes"
on page 40 for a description of these modes.
Figure 4-1 provides an overview of the device initialization process.
This section covers the following topics:
• "Management Modes" on page 40
• "Transitioning Between Modes" on page 42
• "Booting the Device - Managed Mode" on page 44
• "Initial Configuration Through the Set-up Wizard" on page 44
• "Initial Configuration Through the Web" on page 48
•"Startup Menu" on page50

Dell PowerConnect 2824 Specifications

General

Throughput	35.6 Mpps
MAC address table	8000 entries
Jumbo frames support	Yes
Maximum data transfer rate	1 Gbit/s
Supported data transfer rates	10/100/1000 Mbps
10G support	No
Number of VLANs	64
Networking standards	IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1v, IEEE 802.1W, IEEE 802.1X, IEEE 802.3ac, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3x
Dimensions (WxDxH)	330 x 230.5 x 42 mm
Power requirements	100 V
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet
Connectivity technology	Wired
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)	13 x 9.1 x 1.65 \
DHCP features	DHCP server, DHCP client
Switch type	Unmanaged
Switch layer	-
Data link protocols	Ethernet
Supported network protocols	IGMPv2, GARP, GVRP, GMP, IPv6
Power connector	DC-in jack
SFP/SFP+ slots quantity	2
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity	24
Product color	Black
Input current	1 A
Heat dissipation	95.5 BTU/h
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 45 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 95 %
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	2500 g