Dell 3348, 3324 User Manual

Dell™ PowerConnect™ 3324/3348

User’s Guide

Model PowerConnect 3324/3348

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November 2003 Rev. A01

1 Overview

System Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

PowerConnect 3324/3348 Stacking Overview

Stack Members and Unit ID

Configuration Handling

Rearranging Stacks

Replacing Stack Members

PowerConnect User Guide Overview

Installing the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch

Using the Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator

PowerConnect 3324/3348 CLI Documentation

2 Hardware Description

PowerConnect 3324/3348 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

PowerConnect 3324/3348 Dimensions

PowerConnect 3324/3348 Rear Panel

PowerConnect 3324/3348 Components

Ports Description

Ethernet Port Description

Console Port Description

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LED Definitions

Port LEDs

System LEDs

Stacking LEDs

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3 Installing the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch

Installation Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Site Requirements

Unpacking and Installation

Package Contents

Unpacking

Device Rack Installation

Installing the Switch without a Rack

Stacking PowerConnect 3324/3348

Connecting Stacking Cables

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Connecting the PowerConnect 3324/3348 to a Power Supply

Cable, Port, and Pinout Information

Port Connections

Cable Connections

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4 Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch

Configuration Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

General Configuration Information

Auto-Negotiation

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Switching Port Default Settings

Baud Rate

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Terminal Connection Configuration

Other Configuration Requirements

Booting the Device

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Device Configuration Introduction

Initial Configuration

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Static IP Address and Subnet Mask

Default Gateway

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User Name, Password, and Privilege Level . . . . . . . . . . . 51

SNMP Community Strings

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Advanced Configuration

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Retrieving an IP address from a DHCP Server

Receiving an IP address from a BOOTP Server

Security Management and Password Configuration

Configuring Security Passwords

Sample Configuration Process

Device Setup Requirements

Initial Connection

Device Default Settings

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Remote Management Access

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Start Running the Management Station

Telnet access

Web Access (HTTP server)

Configuring Stacking

Stacking Introduction

Stacking Requirements

Configuring a Stack

Expanding the Stack

Rebooting the Device

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Startup Menu Functions

Downloading the Software

Erasing the FLASH File

Erasing FLASH Sectors

Password Recovery

Running Diagnostics

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Downloading the Software to Stacking Units

Downloading the Software Sequentially Using the CLI

Downloading the Software Individually Using the CLI

Downloading the Software Via the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator

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Defining SNMP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Connecting Devices

5 Getting Started

Starting the Switch Administrator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Understanding the Interface

Tree View

Device View

Device Representation

Using the Switch Administrator Buttons

Information Buttons

About PageDevice Management Buttons

Using the CLI

Command Mode

User EXEC Mode

Privileged EXEC Mode

Global Configuration Mode

Interface Configuration Mode

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Starting the CLI

Console Connection

Telnet Connection

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6 Configuring System Information

Defining General Device Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Viewing the Asset Page

Viewing System Health Information

Viewing the Versions Page

Resetting the Device

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Managing Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Defining Global Log Parameters

Displaying RAM Log Table

Displaying the Log File Table

Displaying the Log File Table Using the CLI Commands

Viewing the Remote Log Server Settings Page

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Defining Device IP Addresses

Defining Default Gateways

Defining IP Interfaces

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Defining DHCP IP Interfaces

Configuring ARP

Managing Device Security

Defining Access Profiles

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Defining Authentication Profiles

Assigning Authentication Profiles

Defining the Local User Databases

Defining Line Passwords

Defining Enable Password

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Configuring RADIUS Global Parameters

Defining SNMP Parameters

Defining Communities

Defining Traps

Managing Files

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File Management Overview

Downloading Files

Uploading Files

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Resetting the Active Image

Copying and Deleting Files

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Defining Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Configuring General Device Tuning Parameters

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7 Configuring Switch Information

Configuring Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

Network Security Overview

Configuring Port Security

Defining IP-Based ACLs

Defining MAC-Based ACLs

Binding ACLs

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Configuring Ports

Defining Port Parameters

Defining LAG Parameters

Enabling Storm Control

Defining Port Mirroring Sessions

Configuring Address Tables

Defining Static Addresses

Viewing Dynamic Addresses

Configuring GARP

Defining GARP Timers

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Configuring the Spanning Tree Protocol

Defining STP Global Settings

Defining STP Port Settings

Defining STP LAG Settings

Configuring Rapid Spanning Tree

Configuring VLANs

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Defining VLAN Members

Defining VLAN Ports Settings

Defining VLAN LAG Settings

Configuring GVRP

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Aggregating Ports

Defining LACP Parameters

Defining LAG Membership

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Multicast Forwarding Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280

Defining IGMP Snooping Settings

Adding Bridge Multicast Group Members

Assigning Multicast Forward All Parameters

Enabling IGMP Snooping

8 Viewing Statistics

Viewing Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 294

Viewing Utilization Summary

Viewing Counter Summary

Viewing Interface Statistics

Viewing Interface Statistics Using the CLI Commands

Viewing Etherlike Statistics

Viewing GVRP Statistics

Viewing GVRP Statistics Using the CLI Commands

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Viewing RMON Information

Viewing RMON Statistics

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Viewing History Control Statistics

Viewing The RMON History Table

Defining Device Events

Viewing the Events Log

Defining Device Alarms

Viewing Charts

Viewing Port Statistics

Viewing LAG Statistics

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9 Configuring Quality of Service

Quality of Service (QoS) Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336

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Defining QoS Global Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339

Configuring Global QoS Settings

Defining QoS Interface Settings

Defining Queue Settings

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Mapping to Queues

Mapping CoS Values to Queues

Mapping DSCP Values to Queues

Mapping TCP Port Values to Queues

Mapping UDP Port Values to Queues

10 Getting Help

Technical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 358

Online Services

AutoTech Service

Automated Order-Status Service

Technical Support Service

Dell Enterprise Training and Certification

Problems With Your Order

Product Information

Returning Items for Warranty Repair or Credit . . . . . . . . . . 360

Before You Call

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Contacting Dell

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SECTION 1

Overview

System Description

PowerConnect 3324/3348 Stacking Overview

PowerConnect User Guide Overview

PowerConnect 3324/3348 CLI Documentation

System Description

The Dell™ PowerConnect™ 3324 and 3348 devices are standalone and stackable advanced Layer 2 switches. PowerConnect 3324 and PowerConnect 3348 also function as stand-alone Layer 2 switching systems. PowerConnect 3324/3348 devices are managed either using InBand Management (via the network station remotely) or via the console.

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PowerConnect 3324

When operating as a stack member, each PowerConnect 3324 unit provides 24 10 BaseT/100BaseTX Fast Ethernet ports, one Gigabit Ethernet Combo port (10/100/1000 BaseT or Mini GBIC connector), and one Giga Ethernet stacking port.

PowerConnect 3348

When operating as a stack member, each PowerConnect 3348 unit provides 48 10 BaseT/100BaseTX Fast Ethernet ports, one Gigabit Ethernet Combo port (10/100/1000 BaseT or Mini GBIC connector), and one Giga Ethernet stacking port.

When operating as a stand-alone unit, the PowerConnect 3324/3348 stacking ports can be used as Giga Ethernet ports.

PowerConnect 3324/3348 Stacking Overview

PowerConnect 3324/3348 stacking provides multiple device management through a single point as if all stack members are a single unit. All members are accessed through a single IP address for SNMP management and a console/telnet session through which the entire stack is managed.

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PowerConnect 3324/3348 supports stacking up to six units per stack or scale up to 192 FE and six Gigabit Ethernet ports. PowerConnect 3324/3348 can also operate as standalone units.

During the stacking setup, one device is selected by the network administrator as the stack master, while all other devices are selected as stack members and assigned a unique Unit ID.

PowerConnect 3324/3348 stacks provide across-the-stack Layer 2 functionality including:

• Switching

• Trunking

• Port Mirroring

•VLANs

For example, VLANs can be configured from ports belonging to different stack members, or configure port mirroring from a second stack member to a third stack member. Applications running in a stacking configuration are centralized. For example, the Spanning Tree Protocol for the entire stack runs on the master unit. Device software is downloaded separately for each stack member.

PowerConnect 3324/3348 stacking architecture provides dynamic learning for the stacking topology, while detecting and reconfiguring the ports with minimal operational impact in the event of:

• Unit Failure

• Inter-unit Link Loss

• Unit Insertion

• Removal of a Stacking Unit

Stack Members and Unit ID

The stacking operation mode is determined during the Boot process.

PowerConnect 3324/3348 units are shipped with a default Unit ID of one. The Unit ID is essential to the stacking configuration. If a stack member reboots without a stacking module, the device operates as a stand-alone until the device is reset. If a PowerConnect 3324/3348 unit is operating as a stand-alone unit, all stacking LEDs are off. The Unit ID is not erased and remains valid if the unit is reconnected to a stack.

NOTE: The stacking module must be inserted into port G2 for the stack to operate. If the

stacking module is inserted in port G1, a warning message is displayed on the console.

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When the master unit boots or when inserting or removing a stack member, the master unit initiates a stacking discover process. If two members are discovered with the same Unit ID, or a master unit is not found, the entire stack cannot function. The stacking LED remains red.

Configuration Handling

In a PowerConnect 3324/3348 operative stack, the stack master is responsible for the stack configuration. Each stack member does not have a separate configuration file. Each port in the stack has a specific Unit ID/port type and port number, which is part of both the configuration commands and the configuration files. Configuration files are managed only from the PowerConnect 3324/3348 stack master, including:

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• Saving to the FLASH.

• Uploading Configuration files to an external TFTP Server.

• Downloading Configuration files from an external TFTP Server.

NOTE: Stack configuration for all configured ports is saved, even if the stack is reset and/or the

ports are no longer present.

Configuration files are changed only through explicit user configuration. In addition, Configuration files are not automatically modified when:

• Units are added.

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• Units are removed.

• Units are reassigned Unit IDs.

• Units toggle between stacking mode and stand-alone mode.

Each time the system reboots, the stored configuration is written in the Startup Configuration file.

If a PowerConnect 3324/3348 stack member is removed from the stack, and then replaced with the same Unit ID, the stack member is configured with the original device configuration.

Only ports that are physically present are displayed in the Dell OpenManage™ Switch Administrator and can be configured through the web management system. Non-present ports are configured through the CLI or SNMP interfaces.

Rearranging Stacks

The stacking order can be changed by either removing a stack member or by rearranging the stacking cables. The order in which stack members are arranged is established not by the physical order of the stack members but by the Unit ID assignment. The stack configuration is stored in stack master after the stack order is changed, and the stack is reset.

If the PowerConnect 3324/3348 unit is removed or replaced in a stack, the stack recovers from the disconnection as follows:

• If the stack is disconnected for more than two minutes, the entire stack no longer forwards network traffic. Every stack member reboots and waits until the stack is reconnected. If the unit is not replaced, the master unit constantly polls the stack.

• If the stack is reconnected in under two minutes, all units remain stacked and regain their connection to other units within five seconds. A new stack member is connected to the master unit but initialized according to the master unit’s configuration. If a configuration is not stored, the device is configured with the default configuration.

Replacing Stack Members

If a stack member is replaced with a new device, the requested device ID is selected. In addition, the previous device configuration is applied to the inserted stack member. If the new inserted device has either more or fewer ports than the previous device, the relevant port configuration is applied to the new stack member. For example:

• If a PowerConnect 3324 replaces a PowerConnect 3324, the new 24 10/100 BaseT ports receive the previous 24 10/100 BaseT port configuration. Ports G1 and G2 receive the previous device’s G1 and G2 port configuration.

• If a PowerConnect 3324 replaces PowerConnect 3348, then ports 1-24 10/100 BaseT receive the previous device’s configuration for ports 1-24. Ports G1 and G2 receive the previous device’s G1 and G2 port configuration.

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PowerConnect 3324 Replaces PowerConnect 3348

• If a PowerConnect 3348 replaces PowerConnect 3348, the new 48 10/100 BaseT ports receive the previous 48 10/100 BaseT port configuration. Ports G1 and G2 receive the previous device’s G1 and G2 port configuration.

• If a PowerConnect 3348 replaces PowerConnect 3324, then ports 1-24 10/100 BaseT receive the previous device’s configuration for ports 1-24.

• Ports 25-48 receive the factory default port configuration. Ports G1 and G2 receive the previous device’s G1 and G2 port configuration.

PowerConnect 3348 Replace PowerConnect 3324

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PowerConnect User Guide Overview

The PowerConnect User Guide is divided into two parts:

• About Installing the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch

• Using the Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator

Installing the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch

This section contains the following sections about unpacking, installing, and configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348:

• Hardware Description—Contains information about the PowerConnect 3324/3348 hardware, including a description of the ports and LED types.

• Installing the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch—Contains instructions about installing PowerConnect 3324/3348 in either a rack or on a flat surface. In addition, this section contains installation precautions, and a description of the connectors and cables.

• Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch—Contains instructions about initial device configuration, including downloading device software, the device boot screen, and optional configuration functions.

Using the Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator

This section contains the following information about configuring the device using the web management system and Command Line Interface (CLI) device management system:

• Getting Started—Contains information about getting started with the web management system interface, including an explanation of the management and information icons, the Components List, and the Device and Tr e e Views.

• Configuring System Information—Contains information about configuring general system information including defining system information, configuring a default IP address, defining device security and SNMP communities, downloading the device software, and defining advanced settings.

• Configuring Switch Information—Contains information about configuring port and VLANs, defining both static and dynamic address tables, configuring GARP and GVRP, defining Spanning Tree parameters, aggregating ports, and configuring Multicast forwarding support.

• Viewing Statistics—Contains information about viewing table and chart statistics for ports, GVRP, Etherlike, RMON, and interface statistics.

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• Configuring Quality of Service—Contains information about configuring device Class of Service.

• Getting Help—Contains information about technical assistance, problems with your order, returning items for repair or credit, and how to contact Dell.

PowerConnect 3324/3348 CLI Documentation

In addition to the PowerConnect 3324/3348 User Guide, Dell provides the PowerConnect 3324/3348 CLI Reference Guide. The PowerConnect 3324/3348 CLI Reference Guide

provides information about the CLI commands used to configure the PowerConnect 3324/3348.

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Hardware Description

PowerConnect 3324/3348 Description

Ports Description

LED Definitions

PowerConnect 3324/3348 Description

PowerConnect 3324/3348 Dimensions

This device has the following dimensions:

• Width—19”

• Height—1U

PowerConnect 3324/3348 Rear Panel

The rear panel of the Dell™ PowerConnect™ 3324/3348 is shown in the following figure:

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PowerConnect 3348 Rear Panel

PowerConnect 3324/3348 Components

This section describes different PowerConnect 3324/3348 hardware components, and includes the following topics:

• General Device Components

• Mode Button

• Stack ID Button

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General Device Components

G1 G2

Stack ID Button

Stacking LEDs

The PowerConnect 3324/3348 includes the following hardware components:

• CPU—Based on Motorola’s MPC 8245.

• FLASH—Contains 8 MB of FLASH Memory.

• SDRAM—Contains 32 MB.

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Mode Button

The Mode Button toggles between port activity and port duplex settings.

Stack ID Button

The PowerConnect 3324/3348 front panel contains a Stack ID button that permits network administrators to manually select the Stack Master and stack members.

NOTE: The Stack Master and stack members must be selected within 15 seconds after booting

the device. If the Stack Master is not selected within 15 seconds, the device must be reset to select the Unit IDs.

Once the Stack Master is selected, the remaining devices are defined as stack members.

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Master units receive the Unit ID of 1. Stack members receive a separate Unit ID (2-6). For example, if there are 4 units in a stack, the Master unit is 1, the second stack member is 2, the third stack member is 3, and the fourth stack member is 4.

Stacking Modules and Connectors

PowerConnect 3324/3348 Stacking modules are connected to port G2. The Stack module is a mini GBIC module with two stacking connectors: RX and TX. RX is the lower connection point, and TX is the upper connection point. The module is connected to other stacking units using a stacking cable connection. The top unit’s RX is connected to the lower unit’s TX. This completes the Ring Topology. The Stacking Connections figure illustrates the Ring Topology.

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Master Unit

Member Unit

Stacking Connections

For more information about connecting Stacking cables, see "Connecting Stacking Cables".

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Ports Description

Ethernet Port Description

The PowerConnect 3324 features 24 FE 10BaseT/100BaseTX UTP copper RJ45 ports per unit and 2 combo ports. The PowerConnect 3348 features 48 FE 10BaseT/100BaseTX UTP copper RJ45 ports per unit and 2 combo ports. Each combo port is a single logical port that has the following two physical interfaces:

• 1000Base-T connectors.

• Mini-GBIC (SFP) connectors.

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Only one of the two physical connections of a combo port may be used at any one time.

If auto-MDIX is enabled, PowerConnect 3324/3348 automatically detects and corrects the difference between crossover and straight-through cables on all ports.

PowerConnect 3324/3348 supports half and full duplex mode 10/100 M bps speed for copper ports.

Console Port Description

The console port interface supports synchronous data of eight data bits, one stop bit, and no parity. All RS232 pins are supported (9 pins) for Modem support.

LED Definitions

The front panel LEDs in the following figures indicate the status of port links and modes, power supply status, stacking status, and system diagnostics. The LED types are as follows:

• Port LEDs

• System LEDs

• Stacking LEDs

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Port LEDs

Each port has one corresponding LED located above the port. The LEDs show either link activity or duplex mode, depending on the port LED display mode. For information about setting the LED display mode, see "System LEDs".

Color Activity Definition

Green Static Port link up.

Green Flashing Port link up with activity.

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Red Static Port link up.

Red Flashing Port link up with activity.

Off Off Port link down.

Port Link Activity

Color Activity Definition

Green Static Port full duplex.

Off Off Port link down or half duplex.

Port operating at 100 Mbps.

Port operating at 10 Mbps.

Port Duplex Mode

System LEDs

The eight system LEDs indicate the status of various aspects of the device:

• As shown in the front panel figures at the start of this section, the two system LEDs on the upper left side represent Link Activity and Duplex. These LEDs indicate whether the port LEDs are displaying link activity or duplex status.

• The two LEDs on the lower left-side of the figures show the link activity status of Giga Ports 1 and 2 as follows:

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Color Activity Definition

Green Static Port link up.

Port operating at 1000 Mbps.

Green Flashing Port link up with activity.

Port operating at 1000 Mbps.

Red Static Port link up.

Port operating at 10/100 Mbps.

Red Flashing Port link up with activity.

Port operating at 10/100 Mbps.

Off Off Port link down.

Giga Port Link Activity Status

• The Mode button located next to the system LEDs is used to toggle between the two

display modes. For an explanation of the port LEDs in each of these modes, see "Port

LEDs".

When a power supply fails, an error message and several traps are generated. The status of each power supply is indicated by LEDs on the front panel.

• The four LEDs on the right side show the status of the power supplies, diagnostic mode, and stack mode as follows:

LED Color Activity Definition

PWR Green Static Power supply operational.

Amber Static Power supply failure.

RPS Green Static Redundant power supply operational.

Amber Static Redundant power supply failure.

Off Off Redundant power supply not present.

Diag Green Flashing The system is currently in the

Diagnostic mode.

Stack Green Static Stacking successfully completed.

Off Off Standalone.

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Stacking LEDs

The stacking LEDs indicate the unit’s position in the stack. As shown in the front panel illustrations at the start of this section, the stacking LEDs are numbered 1 through 6. Each unit in the stack has one stacking LED lit, indicating its position in the stack. When stacking LED 1 is lit, the unit is the master unit. When one of the stacking LEDs numbered 2 through 6 is lit, the unit is the corresponding stacking member unit.

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Installing the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch

Installation Precautions

Site Requirements

Unpacking and Installation

Cable, Port, and Pinout Information

Installation Precautions

CAUTION: The rack or cabinet housing the switch should be adequately secured

to prevent it from becoming unstable and/or falling over.

CAUTION: Ensure the power source circuits are properly grounded.

CAUTION: Observe and follow service markings. Do not service any product

except as explained in your system documentation. Opening or removing covers marked with a triangular symbol with a lighting bolt may cause electrical shock. These components are to be serviced by trained service technicians only.

CAUTION: Ensure the power cable, extension cable, and/or plug is not damaged.

CAUTION: Ensure the product is not exposed to water.

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CAUTION: Do not push foreign objects into the device, as it may cause a fire or

electric shock.

CAUTION: Allow the product to cool before removing covers or touching internal

equipment.

CAUTION: Ensure the switch does not overload the power circuits, wiring, and

over-current protection. To determine the possibility of overloading the supply circuits, add together the ampere ratings of all switches installed on the same circuit as the switch. Compare this total with the rating limit for the circuit. The maximum ampere ratings are usually printed on the switch, near their AC power connectors.

NOTICE: Ensure the device is not exposed to radiators and/or heat sources.

NOTICE: Ensure the cooling vents are not blocked.

NOTICE: Use the device only with approved equipment.

NOTICE: Do not install the switch in an environment where the operating ambient temperature

might exceed 40ºC (122ºF).

NOTICE: Ensure the air flow around the front, sides, and back of the switch is not restricted.

Site Requirements

Dell™ PowerConnect™ 3324/3348 series equipment can be mounted in a standard 19-inch equipment rack or placed on a table. Before installing the unit, verify that the location chosen for installation meets the site requirements described below.

• General—Ensure that the power supply is correctly installed.

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