Dell PowerConnect 2816 User's Guide

Summary

The Dell PowerConnect 2800 Series User Guide covers unmanaged and web-managed switches including the 2808, 2816, 2824, and 2848 models. It documents system descriptions, general features including MAC address support, port configuration, VLAN setup, QoS, and cable diagnostics. Network administrators deploying PowerConnect 2800 series switches in small and medium business environments can reference this guide for initial configuration and feature setup through the web management interface.

Dell™ PowerConnect™ 28xx Systems
Contents
Introduction
- System Description
  - PowerConnect 2808
  - PowerConnect 2816
  - PowerConnect 2824
  - PowerConnect 2848
  - Summary of PowerConnect Models
- Features
  - General Features
  - MAC Address Supported Features
  - Layer 2 Features
  - VLAN Supported Features
  - Spanning Tree Protocol Features
  - Class of Service (CoS) Features
  - Ethernet Switch Management Features
Hardware Description
- Switch Port Configurations
  - PowerConnect 28xx Front and Back Panel Port Description
- Physical Dimensions
- LED Definitions
  - Power LED
  - Managed Mode LED
  - Fan LED (2824/2848 only)
  - Port LEDs
  - Managed Mode Button
  - Switch Ventilation Fan
- Cables, Port Connections, and Pinout Information
  - 1000BASE-T Cable Requirements
  - RJ-45 Connections for 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports
  - SFP Ports
- Power Connectors
  - Internal Power Supply Connector
Installing the PowerConnect Device
- Installation Precautions
- Site Requirements
- Unpacking
  - Package Contents
  - Unpacking the Device
- Mounting the Device
  - Overview
  - Device Rack Installation
  - Installing on a Flat Surface
  - Installing on a Wall
- Connecting the Device
- Connecting the Device to the Network
- Connecting the Terminal to the Device
  - Connecting a Device to a Power Supply
- Port Connections, Cables, and Pinout Information
  - RJ-45 Connections for 10/100/1000BaseT Ports
- Port Default Settings
  - Auto-Negotiation
  - MDI/MDIX
  - Flow Control
  - Back Pressure
  - Switching Port Default Settings
Starting and Configuring the Device
- Management Modes
- Transitioning Between Modes
- Booting the Device - Managed Mode
- Initial Configuration Through the Set-up Wizard
- Initial Configuration Through the Web
  - Basic Configuration
  - Retrieving an IP Address From a DHCP Server
- Startup Menu
  - Software Download
  - Erase FLASH File
  - Erasing the Device Configuration
  - Password Recovery
  - Software Download Through TFTP Server
Using Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator
- Understanding the Interface
- Using the Switch Administrator Buttons
  - Information Buttons
  - Device Management Buttons
- Starting the Application
  - Access Levels
Configuring System Information
- Defining General Device Information
  - Viewing Device Information
  - Viewing the Versions Page
  - Resetting the Device
  - Entering Secure Mode
- Defining Device IP Addresses
  - Defining IP Interface Parameters
- Running Cable Diagnostics
  - Viewing Copper Cable Diagnostics
  - Viewing Optical Transceiver Diagnostics
- Managing Device Security
  - Defining the Local User Databases
  - Configuring RADIUS Global Parameters
- Defining SNMP Parameters
  - Defining SNMP Global Parameters
  - Defining Communities
  - Defining SNMP Notification Recipients
- Managing Files
  - Downloading Files
  - Uploading Files
  - Restoring Default Settings
- Defining DHCP Server Settings
  - Configuring DHCP Properties
  - Defining Network Pool
  - Excluding Addresses
  - Manually Allocating IP Addresses (Static Hosts)
  - Address Binding
- Defining Advanced Settings
  - Configuring General Device Parameters
Configuring Device Switching
- Configuring Network Security
  - Configuring Port Based Authentication
  - Configuring Advanced Port Based Authentication
  - Authenticating Users
- Configuring Ports
  - Defining Port Parameters
  - Aggregating Ports
  - Configuring Green Ethernet
  - Enabling Storm Control
  - Defining Port Mirroring Sessions
- Configuring Address Tables
  - Viewing Dynamic Addresses
- Configuring the Spanning Tree Protocol
  - Defining STP Global Settings
  - Defining STP Port Settings
  - Defining STP LAG Settings
  - Configuring Rapid Spanning Tree
- Configuring VLANs
  - Defining VLAN Members
  - VLAN Port Membership Table
  - Defining VLAN Ports Settings
  - Defining VLAN LAG Settings
- Aggregating Ports
  - Defining LAG Membership
- Multicast Forwarding Support
  - Defining Multicast Global Parameters
  - Adding Bridge Multicast Address Members
  - Assigning Multicast Forward All Parameters
  - IGMP Snooping
Viewing Statistics
- Viewing RMON Statistics
  - Viewing RMON Statistics Group
- Viewing Charts
  - Viewing the CPU Utilization
Configuring Quality of Service
- Defining CoS Global Parameters
- Defining CoS Settings
- Defining QoS Interface Settings
- Defining Queue Settings
- Mapping CoS Values to Queues
- Mapping DSCP Values to Queues
Managing the Device Using the CLI
- Accessing the Device Through the CLI
  - Console Connection
  - Telnet Connection
- Using the CLI
  - Command Mode Overview
  - User EXEC Mode
  - Privileged EXEC Mode
  - Global Configuration Mode
  - Interface Configuration Mode
- CLI Commands
  - Command: copy
  - Command: debug-mode
  - Command: do
  - Command: end
  - Command: exit (configuration)
  - Command: exit (EXEC)
  - Command: help
  - Command: interface ethernet
  - Command: interface port-channel
  - Command: interface vlan
  - Command: ip address
  - Command: ping
  - Command: show tech-support command
  - Command: snmp-server community
  - Command: username
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Published	June 28, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What features does the PowerConnect 28xx support for segmentation?

The switch supports VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) via VLAN ID, managing membership within the VLAN port membership table.

What are the physical mounting options for the device?

You can install the PowerConnect 28xx on a flat surface or mount it directly onto a wall.

What type of cable is required for Gigabit Ethernet ports?

For RJ-45 connections supporting 10/100/1000BASE-T, specific specialized cables meeting 1000BASE-T requirements must be used.

How is configuration saved when changing the power state?

The device supports automatic config file saving when transitioning from managed mode to either unmanaged or secure modes.

Dell PowerConnect 2816 User's Guide

Summary

PowerConnect 2808

PowerConnect 2816

PowerConnect 2824

PowerConnect 2848

Summary of PowerConnect Models

General Features

MAC Address Supported Features

Layer 2 Features

VLAN Supported Features

Spanning Tree Protocol Features

Class of Service (CoS) Features

Ethernet Switch Management Features

PowerConnect 28xx Front and Back Panel Port Description

Power LED

Managed Mode LED

Fan LED (2824/2848 only)

Port LEDs

Managed Mode Button

Switch Ventilation Fan

1000BASE-T Cable Requirements

RJ-45 Connections for 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports

SFP Ports

Internal Power Supply Connector

Package Contents

Unpacking the Device

Overview

Device Rack Installation

Installing on a Flat Surface

Installing on a Wall

Connecting a Device to a Power Supply

RJ-45 Connections for 10/100/1000BaseT Ports

Auto-Negotiation

MDI/MDIX

Flow Control

Back Pressure

Switching Port Default Settings

Basic Configuration

Retrieving an IP Address From a DHCP Server

Software Download

Erase FLASH File

Erasing the Device Configuration

Password Recovery

Software Download Through TFTP Server

Information Buttons

Device Management Buttons

Access Levels

Viewing Device Information

Viewing the Versions Page

Resetting the Device

Entering Secure Mode

Defining IP Interface Parameters

Viewing Copper Cable Diagnostics

Viewing Optical Transceiver Diagnostics

Defining the Local User Databases

Configuring RADIUS Global Parameters

Defining SNMP Global Parameters

Defining Communities

Defining SNMP Notification Recipients

Downloading Files

Uploading Files

Restoring Default Settings

Configuring DHCP Properties

Defining Network Pool

Excluding Addresses

Manually Allocating IP Addresses (Static Hosts)

Address Binding

Configuring General Device Parameters

Configuring Port Based Authentication

Configuring Advanced Port Based Authentication

Authenticating Users

Defining Port Parameters

Aggregating Ports

Configuring Green Ethernet

Enabling Storm Control

Defining Port Mirroring Sessions

Viewing Dynamic Addresses

Defining STP Global Settings

Defining STP Port Settings