Dell PowerConnect 2708 User's Guide - Page 7

Introduction, System Description, 8 1-Gigabit Ethernet Ports - web managed switch

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1 Introduction This User's Guide contains the information needed for installing, configuring and maintaining the PowerConnect 2708, PowerConnect 2716, PowerConnect 2724, and PowerConnect 2748 Webmanaged Gigabit Ethernet switches. These switches can be used to connect workstations and other network devices, such as: • Servers • Hubs (Wireless LAN Access Points) • Routers The PowerConnect devices are primarily for the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) that require high performance edge connectivity. These PowerConnect devices are ideal for the small to medium business that requires high performance network connectivity along with advanced web management features.The PowerConnect management features are designed to minimize administrative management effort, while enhancing and improving network traffic control. System Description This section describes the hardware configurations of the PowerConnect 2708, PowerConnect 2716, PowerConnect 2724, and PowerConnect 2748. The switches are managed by Dell's OpenManage Switch Administrator. 8 1-Gigabit Ethernet Ports The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 2708 front panel. Figure 1-1. PowerConnect 2708 Front Panel The PowerConnect 2708 switch supports 8 GbE copper ports. 7

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Introduction
This
User’s Guide
contains the information needed for installing, configuring and maintaining the
PowerConnect 2708, PowerConnect 2716, PowerConnect 2724, and PowerConnect 2748 Web-
managed Gigabit Ethernet switches.
These switches can be used to connect workstations and other network devices, such as:
Servers
Hubs (Wireless LAN Access Points)
Routers
The PowerConnect devices are primarily for the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) that require
high performance edge connectivity. These PowerConnect devices are ideal for the small to
medium business that requires high performance network connectivity along with advanced web
management features.The PowerConnect management features are designed to minimize
administrative management effort, while enhancing and improving network traffic control.
System Description
This section describes the hardware configurations of the PowerConnect 2708, PowerConnect
2716, PowerConnect 2724, and PowerConnect 2748. The switches are managed by Dell’s
OpenManage Switch Administrator.
8 1-Gigabit Ethernet Ports
The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 2708 front panel.
Figure 1-1.
PowerConnect 2708 Front Panel
The PowerConnect 2708 switch supports 8 GbE copper ports.
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