User manual DELL POWERCONNECT 2708

[. . . ] c o m 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. Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, Dell OpenManage, the DELL logo, and PowerConnect are trademarks of Dell Inc. [. . . ] Subnet Mask-- Specifies the subnet mask of the static IP Address, currently assigned to the device. Default Gateway -- Specifies the static Default Gateway Address, currently assigned to the device. DHCP IP Address -- Specifies the IP Address received from the DHCP server. DHCP Default Gateway -- Defines the Default Gateway Address received from the DHCP server. Apply DHCP Address -- Activates the IP Address, Subnet Mask Address, and Default Gateway Address, received from the DHCP server. Updating Static IP Address 1 2 3 4 Open the IP Addressing page. Manually enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask and Default Gateway fields. 45 5 Configuring DHCP Client 1 2 3 Open the IP Addressing page. The switch requests from the DHCP server to assign a new dynamic IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway Address to manage the device. The dynamic DHCP IP Address, DHCP Subnet Mask, and DHCP Default Gateway Address are displayed. Record the updated dynamic fields. 4 Check the box for Apply DHCP Address. NOTE: The new dynamic DHCP IP Address, DHCP Subnet Mask, and DHCP Default Gateway Address received from the DHCP server are saved and configured in the device only after the Apply Changes button is clicked on. A reset-to-Default recovers the device default configuration. 5 Click Apply Changes. The switch is reconnected to the new DHCP client address. 6 46 Defining Interface Configuration The Interface Configuration page enables the user to set the port parameters, such as port speed, port type, and additional port operational attributes. To open the page, click Interface Configuration in the tree view. Figure 6-3. Interface Configuration Interface -- The current interface type for a port or a LAG, for which interface parameters are defined. Interface Type -- Specifies the port's maximum speed and the port media type, required for the appropriate cable type connection. Admin Status -- Enables or disables traffic forwarding through the port. Current Port Status -- Specifies whether the port is currently operational or non-operational. The possible field values are: Suspended -- Indicates that the port is currently active, and it is currently not transmitting or receiving traffic. Active -- Indicates that the port is currently receiving and transmitting traffic. Disable -- Indicates that the port is currently disabled and therefore, not receiving or transmitting traffic. Admin Speed can only be designated when auto negotiation is disabled on the configured port. [. . . ] Mask A filter that includes or excludes certain values, for example parts of an IP address. Multicast Transmits copies of a single packet to multiple ports. P Packets Blocks of information for transmission in packet switched systems. This utility is essentially a System Administrator's tool used to verify if network connections are intact. Port Physical ports provide connecting components that allow microprocessors to communicate with peripheral equipment. [. . . ]