Dell PowerConnect 6024 User manual

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Dell™ PowerConnect™
6024/6024F Systems
Getting Started Guide
Guide de mise en route
Guia de Noções Básicas
Guía de introducción
Models: 6024 and 6024F

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Dell™ PowerConnect™
6024/6024F Systems
Getting Started Guide

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.
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Models 6024 and 6024F
January 2004 P/N P5028 Rev. A01

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Installation
Overview
This document provides basic information to install, configure, and operate
Dell™ PowerConnect™ 6024 and 6024F systems. For more information, see the
User's Guide ,
which is available on your
User Documentation CD, or check the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com for the latest updates on documentation and software.
Site Preparation
PowerConnect 60 xx devices can be mounted in a standard 48.26-cm (19-inch) rack or left
free-standing (placed on a tabletop). Before installing the device, ensure that the chosen
installation location meets the following site requirements:
• Power — The device is installed near an easily accessible 100–250 VAC, 50–60 Hz outlet.
• General — The power supply is correctly installed by checking that the LEDs on the front
panel are illuminated.
• Clearance — There is adequate frontal clearance for operator access. Allow clearance for
cabling, power connections, and ventilation.
• Cabling — The cabling is routed to avoid sources of electrical noise such as radio
transmitters, broadcast amplifiers, power lines, and fluorescent lighting fixtures.
• Ambient — The ambient device operating temperature range is 0 to 55ºC (32 to 131ºF) at a
relative humidity of up to 95 percent, non-condensing.
Unpacking
Package Contents
When unpacking the device, ensure that the following items are included:
• One PowerConnect device
• Two AC power cables
• One RS-232 crossover cable
• One rack-mount kit for rack installation (two mounting brackets, bolts, and cage nuts)
• One set of self-adhesive rubber pads for the free-standing device (four pads are included)
•
User Documentation CD
• Getting Started Guide
• Safety and Regulatory Information document

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Unpacking the Device
NOTE: Before unpacking the device, inspect the container and immediately report any evidence of damage.
1
Place the container on a clean, flat surface and cut all straps securing the container.
2 Open the container or remove the container top.
3 Carefully remove the device from the container and place it on a secure and clean surface.
4 Remove all packing material.
5 Inspect the product and accessories for damage. Report any damage immediately.
Mounting the Device
The following instructions apply to PowerConnect 60xx series devices. The PowerConnect 6024 and 6024F
have the console port on the front panel.
The power connectors are positioned on the back panel of the device. We recommend connecting
both hot-swappable power supplies.
Installing in a Rack
CAUTION: Do not use rack mounting kits to suspend the device from under a table or desk, or attach it
to a wall.
CAUTION: Disconnect all cables from the device before continuing. Remove all self-adhesive pads
from the underside of the device, if they have been attached.
CAUTION: When mounting multiple devices into a rack, mount the devices from the bottom up.

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1 Place the supplied rack-mounting bracket on one side of the device, ensuring that the
mounting holes on the device line up to the mounting holes on the rack-mounting bracket.
Figure 1-1 illustrates where to mount the brackets.
Figure 1-1. Attaching the Brackets
2
Insert the supplied bolts into the rack-mounting holes and tighten with a screwdriver.
3 Repeat the process for the rack-mounting bracket on the other side of the device.
4 Insert the device into the 48.26 cm (19 inch) rack, ensuring that the rack-mounting holes on
the device line up to the mounting holes on the rack.
5 Secure the device to the rack with either the rack bolts or cage nuts and cage nut bolts with
washers (depending on the kind of rack you have). Fasten the bolts on bottom before
fastening the bolts on top. Ensure that the ventilation holes are not obstructed.
CAUTION: Ensure that the supplied rack bolts fit the pre-threaded holes on the rack.
Installing on a Flat Surface (Free-standing Device)
NOTE: We highly recommend that the device be mounted.
Install the device on a flat surface if you are not installing it on a rack. The surface must be able to
support the weight of the device and the device cables. The device is supplied with four
self-adhesive rubber pads.
1 Attach the self-adhesive rubber pads on each location marked on the bottom of the chassis.
2 Set the device on a flat surface, leaving 5.08 cm (2 inches) on each side and 12.7 cm
(5 inches) at the back.
3 Ensure that the device has proper ventilation.

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Connecting a Device to a Power Supply
Connect the supplied AC power cable to the AC power connector located on the back panel.
NOTE: Do not connect the power cable to a grounded AC outlet at this time. Connect the device to a
power source as described in the step detailed in “Starting and Configuring the Device."
NOTE: Read the safety information in the Product information Guide as well as the safety information for
other devices that connect to or support the switch.
Figure 1-2. Connecting Power Cable

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Starting and Configuring the Device
After completing all external connections, connect a terminal to the device to configure the device.
Additional advanced functions are described in the
User's Guide located on your
User Documentation CD.
NOTE: Read the release notes for this product before proceeding. You can download the release notes
from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com.
NOTE: We recommend that you obtain the most recent version of the user documentation from the Dell
Support website at support.dell.com.
Connecting the Terminal to the Device
A console port on the device enables you to connect the device to a terminal desktop system
running terminal emulation software; for monitoring and configuring the device. The console port
connector is a male DB-9 connector, implemented as a data terminal equipment (DTE) connector.
To use the console port, the following is required:
• VT100-compatible terminal or a desktop or a portable system with a serial port, 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.
Perform the following tasks to connect a terminal to the device console port:
1 Connect an RS-232 crossover cable to the terminal running VT100 terminal emulation software.
2 Configure the terminal emulation software as follows:
a Select the appropriate serial port (serial port 1 or serial port 2) to connect to the console.
b Set the data rate to 115200 baud.
c Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
d Set the flow control to none.
e Select VT100 for Emulation mode under Properties .
f Select Terminal keys for Function, Arrow, and Ctrl keys. Ensure that the setting is for
Terminal keys (not Microsoft
®
Windows
®
keys).
NOTICE: When using HyperTerminal with Microsoft Windows 2000, ensure that you have Windows 2000
Service Pack 2 or later installed. With Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, the arrow keys function properly in
HyperTerminal's VT100 emulation. Go to www.microsoft.com for more information on Windows 2000
service packs.
3
Connect the female connector of the RS-232 crossover cable directly to the device console
port, and tighten the captive retaining bolts. The PowerConnect 6024 and 6024F console
ports are located on the front panel as shown in Figure 1-3.

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Figure 1-3. Connecting to the Console Port
Booting the Device
1 Ensure that the device console port is connected to a VT100 terminal device or VT100
terminal emulator via the RS-232 crossover cable.
2 Locate an AC power receptacle.
3 Deactivate the AC power receptacle.
4 Connect the device to the AC receptacle.
5 Activate the AC power receptacle.
When the power is turned on with the local terminal already connected, the device goes through a
power-on self-test (POST). POST runs every time the device is initialized and checks hardware
components to determine if the device is fully operational before completely booting. If POST
detects a critical problem , the program flow stops. If POST passes successfully, a valid executable
image is loaded into RAM. POST messages are displayed on the terminal and indicate test success
or failure. The boot process runs for approximately 30 seconds.
Initial Configuration
NOTE: The initial simple configuration procedure is based on the following assumptions:
• The PowerConnect device was never configured before and is in the same state as when you
received it.
• The PowerConnect device booted successfully.
• The console connection was established and the console prompt appears on the screen of a
VT100 terminal device.
to console port
to VT100 terminal device

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The initial device configuration is performed through the console port. After the initial
configuration, you can manage the device either from the already-connected console port or
remotely through an interface defined during the initial configuration.
NOTE: The device is not configured with a default user name and password.
NOTE: All of the above settings are necessary to allow the remote management of the device through
Telnet (Telnet client) or HTTP (Web browser).
Before setting up the initial configuration of the device, obtain the following information from
your network administrator:
• The IP address to be assigned to the Out-of-Band Ethernet Management Port through which
the device is managed.
• The IP subnet mask for the network
• The IP address of the Out-of-Band Ethernet Management Port default gateway for
configuring the default route.
NOTE: For additional information about the Out-of-Band Ethernet Management Port see the User’s Guide.
Initial Configuration Procedure
You can perform the initial configuration using the Dell PowerConnect Easy Setup Wizard, or by
using the Command Line Interface (CLI). The Setup Wizard automatically starts when the device
configuration file is empty. You can invoke CLI by entering [ctrl+z] anytime during the wizard.
For more information on CLI initial configuration see the
User Guide . This guide shows how to use
the Setup Wizard for initial device configuration. The Setup Wizard configures the following fields.
• SNMP Community String and SNMP Management System IP address (optional)
• Username and Password
• Out-of-Band Ethernet Management Port IP Address
• Out-of-Band Ethernet Management Port default gateway address
After the device completes the POST and is booted, the following information appears:
Welcome to Dell Easy Setup Wizard
The Setup Wizard guides you through the initial switch
configuration, and gets you up and running easily and quickly.
You can also skip the setup wizard, and enter CLI mode to
manually configure the switch if you prefer.
You can exit the Setup Wizard at any time by entering [ctrl+Z].
The system will prompt you with a default answer; by pressing
enter, you accept the default.
After you configure basic settings using the Setup Wizard, you can
manage the device from the Out-of-band ethernet management port.
Would you like to enter the setup wizard? (Y/N)[Y]

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1 If you enter [N], the Setup Wizard exits. If there is no response within 60 seconds, the
Setup Wizard automatically exits and the CLI console prompt appears. If you enter [Y], the Setup
Wizard provides interactive guidance throughout the initial device configuration.
NOTE: If there is no response within 60 seconds, and there is a BootP server on the network, an address
is retrieved from the BootP server.
NOTE: You can exit the Setup Wizard at any time by entering [ctrl+z].
Wizard Step 1
If you enter [Y] the following information appears:
The system is not setup for SNMP management by default. To
manage the switch using SNMP (required for Dell Network
Manager) you can:
• Setup the initial SNMP version 2 account now.
• Return later and setup the SNMP version 2 account. (For more
information on setting up a SNMP version 2 account, see the
user documentation).
Would you like to setup the SNMP management interface now?
(Y/N)[Y]
1 Enter [N] to skip to Step 2 or enter [Y] to continue the Setup Wizard. If you enter [Y] the
following information appears:
To setup the SNMP management account you must specify the
management system IP address and the “community string” or
password that the particular management system uses to access
the switch. The wizard automatically assigns the highest access
level [Privilege Level 15] to this account. You can use Dell
Network Manager or other management interfaces to change this
setting later, and to add additional management system later.
For more information on adding management systems, see the user
documentation.
To add a management station:
Please enter the SNMP community string to be
used:[Dell_NetWork_Manager]
2 Enter the following: User SNMP community string, for example "MYSETUPWIZARD".
3 Press Enter .

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Wizard Step 2
Please enter the IP address of the Management System (A.B.C.D)
or wildcard (0.0.0.0) to manage from any Management
Station:[0.0.0.0]
1 Enter
– Management System IP address for example “0.0.0.0”, or wildcard mask.
2 Press Enter .
Wizard Step 3
The following information appears:
Now we need to setup your initial privilege (Level 15) user
account. This account is used to login to the CLI and Web
interface. You may setup other accounts and change privilege
levels later. For more information on setting up user accounts
and changing privilege levels, see the user documentation.
To setup a user account:
Please enter the user name:
Please enter the user password:
Please reenter the user password:
1 Enter:
– User name, for example “admin”
– Password and password confirmation.
NOTE: If the first and second password entries are not identical, the wizard prompts you to enter
identical passwords.
2
Press Enter .
3 Enter the password, for example "secret".
4 Press enter.
5 Confirm the password, by entering the identical string, for example, "secret".
6 Press Enter .

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Wizard Step 4
The following information appears:
Next, an IP address is setup. The IP address is defined on the
OOB port. This is the IP address you use to access the CLI, Web
interface, or SNMP interface for the switch.
To setup an IP address:
Please enter the IP address of the device (A.B.C.D):
Please enter the IP subnet mask (A.B.C.D or /nn):
1 Enter the IP address, for example 192.168.1.100.
2 Press Enter .
3 Enter the IP subnet mask, for example 255.255.255.0
4 Press Enter .
Wizard Step 5
The following information appears:
Finally, setup the default gateway. Please enter the IP address
of the gateway from which this network is reachable
(for example 192.168.1.1):
1 Enter the default gateway, for example, 192.168.1.1.
2 Press Enter .
The following information appears (as per the example parameters described):
This is the configuration information that has been collected:
SNMP Interface = [email protected]
User Account setup = admin
Password = **********
Management IP address = 192.168.1.100 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway = 192.168.1.1

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Wizard Step 6
The following information appears:
If the information is correct, please select (Y) to save the
configuration, and copy to the start-up configuration file.
If the information is incorrect, select (N) to discard
configuration and restart the wizard: [Y/N]
1 Enter [Y] to complete the Setup Wizard or enter [N] to skip to restart the wizard. If you enter [Y]
the following information appears:
Configuring SNMP management interface.
Configuring user account.......
Configuring IP and subnet......
...............................
Thank you for using Dell Easy Setup Wizard. You will now enter
CLI mode.
Wizard Step 7
The CLI prompt appears.
You can now manage the device from the already connected Console port or remotely through
the Out-of-Band Ethernet Management Port interface defined during the initial configuration.

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Systèmes Dell™ PowerConnect™
6024/6024F
Guide de mise en route

Remarques, avis et précautions
REMARQUE : Une REMARQUE indique des informations importantes qui peuvent vous aider à mieux utiliser votre
ordinateur.
AVIS : Un AVIS vous avertit d’un risque de dommage matériel ou de perte de données et vous indique comment éviter le
problème.
PRÉCAUTION : Une PRÉCAUTION indique un risque potentiel d'endommagement du matériel, de blessure corporelle
ou de mort.
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Installation
Présentation générale
Ce guide présente des informations de base concernant l'installation, la configuration et l'exécution
des systèmes Dell™ PowerConnect™ 6024 et 6024F. Pour en savoir plus, reportez-vous au
Guide
d'utilisation
, qui se trouve sur votre CD Documentation utilisateur ou consultez le site Web de
support technique de Dell à l'adresse
support.dell.com pour obtenir les dernières mises à jour de la
documentation et des logiciels.
Préparation du site
Les appareils PowerConnect 60 xx peuvent être montés dans un rack standard de 19 pouces (48,26
cm) ou tout simplement être autonomes (placés sur une table). Avant d'installer l'appareil, assurez-
vous que l'emplacement choisi pour l'installation satisfait aux exigences de site suivantes :
• Alimentation — L'appareil doit être installé près d'une prise électrique facile d'accès de 100 à
250 VCA, 50 à 60 Hz.
• Généralités — Assurez-vous que le bloc d'alimentation est bien installé en vérifiant que les
DEL qui se trouvent sur le panneau avant sont allumées.
• Dégagement — Il doit y avoir assez d'espace pour que l'opérateur puisse accéder à l'appareil.
Assurez-vous de laisser de l'espace pour le câblage, les branchements électriques et la
ventilation.
• Câblage — Le câblage doit être acheminé afin d'éviter les sources d'interférence électrique
comme les transmetteurs radio, les amplificateurs de diffusion, les lignes d'énergie électrique
et les appareils d'éclairage à ampoule fluorescente.
• Environnement — La plage de température ambiante de fonctionnement de l'unité va de 32º
à 131º F (0º à 55º C), à une humidité relative allant jusqu'à 95 pour cent, sans condensation.
Déballage
Contenu de l'emballage
Pendant le déballage de l'unité, assurez-vous que les articles suivants sont inclus :
• Un appareil PowerConnect
• Deux câbles d'alimentation en CA
• Un câble de jonction RS-232
• Un kit de montage pour une installation sur rack (deux languettes de montage, des boulons et
des écrous à cage)
• Un ensemble de tampons autocollants en caoutchouc destinés à l'appareil installé en
autonome (quatre tampons sont inclus)
•LeCD
Documentation utilisateur
• Guide de mise en route
• Le document d' Informations sur les réglementations et la sécurité

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Déballage de l'appareil
REMARQUE : Avant de déballer l'appareil, inspectez l'emballage et signalez immédiatement tout signe de
dommage.
1
Placez le conteneur sur une surface plane et propre et coupez toutes les sangles qui le
maintiennent fermé.
2 Ouvrez le conteneur ou retirez la partie supérieure du conteneur.
3 Retirez soigneusement l'appareil du conteneur et placez-le sur une surface stable et propre.
4 Retirez tout le matériel d'emballage.
5 Vérifiez que le produit et ses accessoires ne sont pas endommagés. Signalez immédiatement
tout signe de dommage.
Montage du périphérique
Les instructions suivantes s'appliquent aux appareils PowerConnect de série 60xx. Les modèles
PowerConnect 6024 et 6024F sont dotés d'un port console sur le panneau avant.
Les connecteurs d'alimentation de l'appareil se trouvent sur le panneau arrière de celui-ci. Il est
recommandé de connecter les deux blocs d'alimentation remplaçables à chaud.
Installation dans un rack
PRÉCAUTION : N'utilisez pas les kits de montage pour suspendre l'appareil sous une table ou un
bureau ou pour le fixer à un mur.
PRÉCAUTION : Déconnectez tous les câbles de l'appareil avant de continuer. Le cas échéant, retirez
tous les tampons autocollants du dessous de l'appareil.
PRÉCAUTION : Si vous montez plusieurs appareils dans un rack, faites-le en commençant par le bas.