Page 3 - Contents; Caution: Safety Instr uctions 5
C o n t e n t s 3 Contents 1 Caution: Safety Instr uctions 5 2 Features 11 Package Contents 12 Front Panel Indicators 13 Connecting Devices 16 Aggregating Traffic at 1000-Mbps Gigabit Ethernet 17 Class-of-Service 18 Redundant Power System PowerConnect RPS-60 19 Mounting Kit Instructions 19 Technical...
Page 5 - S a f e t y; General
S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s 5 C a u t i o n : S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system from potential damage. General • Observe and follow service markings. Do not service any product except as ...
Page 6 - Rack Mounting of Systems
6 S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s www .dell.com | support.dell.com • Use only approved power cable(s). If you have not been provided with a power cable for your system or for any AC-powered option intended for your system, purchase a power cable that is approved for use in your country. The powe...
Page 8 - Modems, Telecommunications, or Local Area Network Options
8 S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s www .dell.com | support.dell.com • Use caution when pressing the component rail release latches and sliding a component into or out of a rack; the slide rails can pinch your fingers. • After a component is inserted into the rack, carefully extend the rail into a...
Page 9 - When Working Inside Your System; Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge
S a f e t y I n s t r u c t i o n s 9 When Working Inside Your System Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge Static electricity can harm delicate components inside your system. To prevent static damage, discharge static electricity from your body before you touch any of the electronic components...
Page 11 - F e a t u r e s
www .dell.com | s u pport.dell.com 1 S E C T I O N 1 F e a t u r e s Package ContentsFront Panel IndicatorsConnecting DevicesAggregating Traffic at 1000-Mbps Gigabit EthernetClass-of-ServiceRedundant Power System PowerConnect RPS-60Mounting Kit InstructionsTechnical Information
Page 12 - Package Contents
12 F e a t u r e s www .dell.com | support.dell.com The PowerConnect 2124 and 2508 switches provide 24 10/100-Mbps Fast Ethernet ports plus 1 10/100/1000-Mbps Gigabit Ethernet port and 8 10/100/1000-Mbps Gigabit Ethernet ports, respectively. With complete switching features, including auto-sensing o...
Page 13 - Front Panel Indicators
F e a t u r e s 13 • Rack-mount kit for rack installation• PowerConnect 2124 and 2508 User’s Guide • AC power cord Front Panel Indicators The LEDs on the front panel display the following information: • Status of the power supply• Status of the optional external redundant power supply• Connection sp...
Page 16 - Connecting Devices
16 F e a t u r e s www .dell.com | support.dell.com Redundant Power System (RPS) LED • Green — The redundant power system is connected and working properly. • Red — The redundant power system is connected, but failed.• Off — The redundant power system is not connected. Gigabit (1000) LED • Green — A...
Page 17 - Aggregating Traffic at 1000-Mbps
F e a t u r e s 17 The PowerConnect 2124 provides 24 10/100-Mbps ports that can sense 10/100-Mbps speeds and 1 10/100/1000-Mbps port that can sense 10/100/1000-Mbps speeds. The PowerConnect 2508 provides 8 10/100/1000-Mbps ports that can sense 10/100/1000-Mbps speeds. NOTE: Ensure that Category 5E (...
Page 19 - Redundant Power System; Installing on a Flat Surface
F e a t u r e s 19 Redundant Power System PowerConnect RPS-60 The optional external redundant power system PowerConnect RPS-60 provides a second, redundant power supply for your switch, eliminating the power supply as a single point of failure. To use the RPS-60: 1 Attach the adapter tray to the bac...
Page 20 - Installing in a Rack; Technical Information
20 F e a t u r e s www .dell.com | support.dell.com Installing in a Rack The switch can be installed in most standard 19-inch racks. NOTE: For racks that are not prethreaded, cage nuts are provided. To install the switch in a rack, complete the following steps: 1 Use the supplied screws to attach a ...
Page 21 - H e l p a n d R e g u l a t o r y
www .dell.com | support.dell.com 2 S E C T I O N 2 H e l p a n d R e g u l a t o r y N o t i c e s Technical AssistanceContacting DellRegulatory Notices
Page 22 - Technical Assistance; Dell; Online Services; WELCOME TO DELL SUPPORT
22 H e l p a n d Re g u l a t o r y N o t i c e s www .dell.com | support.dell.com Technical Assistance If you need help with a technical problem, Dell is ready to assist you. CAUTION: If you need to remove the computer covers, first disconnect the computer power and modem cables from all electrical...
Page 23 - AutoTech Service
H e l p a n d Re g u l a t o r y N o t i c e s 23 You can contact Dell electronically using the following addresses: • World Wide Web www.dell.com/ www.dell.com/ap/ (for Asian/Pacific countries only) www.euro.dell.com (for Europe only) www.dell.com/la/ (for Latin American countries) • Anonymous file...
Page 24 - Automated Order-Status Service; Problems With Your Order
24 H e l p a n d Re g u l a t o r y N o t i c e s www .dell.com | support.dell.com Automated Order-Status Service To check on the status of any Dell products that you have ordered, you can go to support.dell.com , or you can call the automated order-status service. A recording prompts you for the in...
Page 25 - Before You Call
H e l p a n d Re g u l a t o r y N o t i c e s 25 For the telephone number to call, see the contact numbers for your region. 2 Include a copy of the invoice and a letter describing the reason for the return. 3 Include a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist indicating the tests you have run and any erro...
Page 26 - Contacting Dell
26 H e l p a n d Re g u l a t o r y N o t i c e s www .dell.com | support.dell.com Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites: • www.dell.com • support.dell.com (technical support) • premiersupport.dell.com (technical support for educational, government, he...
Page 42 - Regulatory Notices; FCC Compliance Statement
42 H e l p a n d Re g u l a t o r y N o t i c e s www .dell.com | support.dell.com Regulatory Notices FCC Compliance Statement This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy. If not installed and used properly, in strict accordance with the instructions provided with the equipment, it migh...
Page 46 - Información para NOM (únicamente para México)
46 H e l p a n d Re g u l a t o r y N o t i c e s www .dell.com | support.dell.com Información para NOM (únicamente para México) La información siguiente se proporciona en el dispositivo o en los dispositivos descritos en este documento, en cumplimiento con los requisitos de la Norma Oficial Mexican...
Page 47 - VCCI
H e l p a n d Re g u l a t o r y N o t i c e s 47 VCCI Notice (Japan Only) Class A ITE This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) for information technology equipment. If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance...
