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What Rs-232 Cables Come With Dell Powerconnect 5424 In The Box
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Command Line Interface Guide - Page 33
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... including authorization and passwords. The CLI can be accessed from a VT100 terminal connected to the Getting Started Guide and User Guide for configuring the Dell™ PowerConnect™ switch, details the procedures and provides configuration examples. This guide also provides information for more information on the device. Command Groups
The system commands can...
User's Guide - Page 13
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... release notes can be downloaded from support.dell.com. PowerConnect 5424 Front Panel
Figure 1-2. When one is connected... ports that are single ports with two physical connections. PowerConnect 5448 Front Panel
Figure 1-3. PowerConnect 5424 and 5428 Back Panel
Introduction
13 The following figures illustrate the PowerConnect 54xx series systems front and back panels. Introduction
CAUTION:...
User's Guide - Page 25
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The PowerConnect 54xx series systems are configured with even numbers. RS-232 console based...active at a time, so either way.
Hardware Description
25 PowerConnect 5424 Front Panel
The front panel contains ports1-24/48, which...the following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 54xx series systems front panel. The device automatically detects whether the cable connected to manually reset the ...
User's Guide - Page 26
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PowerConnect Back Panel Port Description
The device back panel contains ...cabling • A SFP connection for debugging, software download, etc. The system automatically detects the media used for various fiber-based modules Only one time. The baud rate can be used . Port features and available port controls are two power supply connectors and an RS-232 Console port. Figure 2-2. RS-232...
User's Guide - Page 31
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...System Information Guide included in the Dell Documentation. To determine the possibility ...Installing the PowerConnect Device
31 Do not service any of all switches installed on ...the same circuit as explained in this section: • Ensure that the cooling vents are to be serviced by trained service technicians only. • Ensure that the power cable, extension cable...
User's Guide - Page 32
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... device • An AC power cable • RS-232 crossover cable • Self-adhesive rubber pads • Rack mount kits for rack installation • Documentation CD
Unpacking the Device
To unpack the device: NOTE: Before unpacking the device, inspect the package and report any damage immediately.
32
Installing the PowerConnect Device Unpacking
Package Contents
While...
User's Guide - Page 34
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...cables.
1 Install rubber feet provided with a female DB-9 connector for the Console port and the appropriate
connector for Terminal
keys (not Windows keys).
34
Installing the PowerConnect... or portable system with a serial port and running VT100
terminal emulation software. • A RS-232 crossover cable with the device. 2 Set the device on a flat surface, while leaving 2 inches (5.08cm...
User's Guide - Page 35
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... female connector of the RS-232 crossover cable directly to the device Console port, and tighten the captive retaining screws. With Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, the arrow keys function properly in HyperTerminal's VT100 emulation. Figure 3-2.
The device Console port is installed. Connecting to PowerConnect 54xx Series Systems Console Port
RS-232 Crossover
Cable
Back Panel
Installing the...
User's Guide - Page 43
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...present.
01-Jan-xxxx 01:02:01 %Box-I-SFP-PRESENT-CHNG: unit_id 1 SFP 3 status is installed on the device. If it . • The PowerConnect device booted successfully. • The console...administrator before and is in the same state as when you through the initial switch configuration, and gets the system up and running as quickly as possible.
... from the Dell Support website at support...
User's Guide - Page 62
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..., exit the session with a default password, and can be managed over a telnet session.
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Using Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator NOTE: The device is required. For information about assigning an IP address to entering commands on the...about configuring an initial IP Address, see "Password Recovery." The Dell PowerConnect OpenManage™ Switch Administrator home page opens.
User's Guide - Page 280
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... uplink port, so that it will be used ensure that when a hub or switch is connected to an end station, a straight through Ethernet cable can be defined as a Private VLAN Edge (PVE) port of a... Modify the remaining fields. 4 Click Apply Changes. The port parameters are connected. When two hubs/switches are connected to each other, or two end stations are connected to each other ports within ...
User's Guide - Page 427
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... • Broadcast Storm Control
Device Specifications
427
Port and Cable Specifications
This section describes the port specifications. Table 10-1.
Port Specifications
Device PowerConnect 5400
Port Types RJ-45
SFP Port Settings
Specification • 24 GE ports or 48 GE ports • 4 SFP ports • RS-232 Console port
• 10 Base-T • 100 Base...
Getting Started Guide - Page 7
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...the site requirements described below. • Power - For more information, see the Dell™ PowerConnect™ 5400 series User's Guide, which is available on the front panel are provided,...to 90%, non-condensing. It is routed to install and start running the PowerConnect 5400 series switches. The cabling is
preferred that two separate power supplies are lit. • Clearance -...
Getting Started Guide - Page 8
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... material. 5 Inspect the product for damage. Unpacking
Package Contents
While unpacking the device, ensure that the following items are included: • Device/Switch • AC power cable • RS-232 crossover cable • Self-adhesive rubber pads • Rack mount kit for rack installation • Documentation CD
Unpacking the Device
NOTE: Before unpacking the device...
Getting Started Guide - Page 13
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... connect to a terminal desktop system running VT100
terminal emulation software. • An RS-232 crossover cable with a female DB-9 connector for the Console port and the appropriate
connector for the terminal.
Performing the additional advanced functions is described in the Dell™ PowerConnect™ 5400 User's Guide located on the documentation CD. NOTE: Before proceeding...
Getting Started Guide - Page 14
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... 2000 Service Pack 2, the arrow keys function properly in HyperTerminal's VT100 emulation. The PowerConnect 5400 series Console port is for information on Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista service packs.
3 Connect the female connector of the RS-232 crossover cable directly to the device Console port on the back panel.
Ensure that you...
Getting Started Guide - Page 15
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... either from Dell
support website at http://support.dell.com. Starting...received it. • The PowerConnect device booted successfully. •...switch goes through the initial device configuration, and gets the device up for the first time or if the configuration file is empty because the device is connected to a VT100 terminal device or VT100 terminal emulator via the RS-232 crossover cable...