40 Dell PowerConnect 28xx Systems User Guide
Figure 4-1. Installation and Configuration Flow
Booting the Device - Managed Mode
The procedure described in this section refers to the device when set to operate as a managed switch.
The PowerConnect 2808/16/24/48 models include a built-in dual purpose Mode Button. To change between
managed and unmanaged modes, press the Mode Button for less than seven seconds.
Once the device is set to operate as a managed switch the boot procedure can be monitored on the
connected terminal as follows:
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.
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