DELL PC2748 User Manual

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.

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.

The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 2708 front panel.

The PowerConnect 2708 switch supports 8 GbE copper ports.