Dell PowerConnect 2708

Gigabit Ethernet switches

8 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet Ports

These switches can be used to connect workstations and other network devices, such as:

The PowerConnect devices are primarily for the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) that require high-performance edge connectivity. These PowerConnect devices are ideal for 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 efforts while enhancing and improving network traffic control.

Management Modes:

• Unmanaged Mode — Operates independently of user-configuration. The switch does not have an IP address, nor is there a web management interface, and thus cannot be managed. This is the system default. From Unmanaged Mode, when the Managed Mode button is pressed, the switch enters Managed Mode with the default IP address of 192.168.2.1.

• Managed Mode — Provides switch management through a web interface, and maintains the device configuration through power cycles. From Managed Mode, when the Managed Mode button is pressed, the switch enters Unmanaged Mode.

• Secure Mode (PowerConnect 2748 only) — Secure Mode works by the user configuring the switch in Managed Mode and then enabling Secure Mode. Once enabled, it prevents users from making any further configuration changes to the switch. This is done by removing the IP address to the switch so that it becomes inaccessible. In Secure Mode, the switch retains configuration through power cycles just like in Managed Mode. To use Secure Mode, the user puts the switch in Managed Mode, configures the switch as desired, and then switches to Secure Mode via the web interface. To exit Secure Mode, the user presses the Managed Mode button. From Secure Mode when the Managed Mode button is pressed, the switch enters Managed Mode default configuration with the default IP address of 192.168.2.1.