DELL Networking N1108T-ON Ethernet Switch User Guide

June 17, 2024
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Networking N1108T-ON Ethernet Switch

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your switch.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

Lithium battery caution:

  • There is a danger of explosion if a battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type. Dispose batteries of according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Disposing a battery into fire, a hot oven, mechanically crushing, or cutting it can result in an explosion.
  • Leaving a battery in an extremely hot environment can result in leakage of flammable liquid, gas, or an explosion.
  • If a battery is subjected to extremely low air pressure, it may result in leakage of flammable liquid, gas, or an explosion.
  • The device can only be used in a fixed location such as a lab or a machine room. When you install the device, ensure that the protective earthing connection of the socket-outlet is verified by a skilled person.

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Regulatory Models: E17W and E18W
May 2017 P/N NTHM9 Rev. A00

Introduction

This document provides basic information about the Dell Networking N1100-ON Series switches, including how to install a switch and perform the initial configuration. For information about how to configure and monitor switch features, refer to the User Configuration Guide, which is available on the Dell Support website at dell.com/support. See the Support website for the latest updates on documentation and firmware.
NOTE: Switch administrators are strongly advised to maintain Dell Networking switches on the latest version of the Dell Networking Operating System (DNOS).
Dell Networking continually improves the features and functions of DNOS based on feedback from you, the customer. For critical infrastructure, pre-staging of the new release into a non-critical portion of the network is recommended to verify network configuration and operation with the new DNOS version.

N1100-ON Series Hardware Overview
This section contains information about device characteristics and modular hardware configurations for the Dell Networking N1100-ON Series switch.
Power Consumption for N1100-ON Series PoE Switches
Table 1-1 describes the power consumption for N1100-ON Series PoE switches. The PoE power budget is 60W for the N1108P-ON, 185W for the N1124P-ON, and 370W for the N1148P-ON.
Table 1-1. Power Consumption for N1100-ON Series PoE Switches

Model| Input Voltage| Power Supply Configuration| Maximum Steady Current Consumption (A)| Maximum Steady
Power (W)
---|---|---|---|---
N1108P-ON| 100V/60Hz
110V/60Hz
120V/60Hz
220V/50Hz
240V/50Hz| Main PSU
Main PSU
Main PSU
Main PSU
Main PSU| 0.95A
0.87A
0.80A
0.49A
0.45A| 88.64W
88.43W
88.22W
89.28W
89.70W
N1124P-ON| 100V/60Hz
110V/60Hz
120V/60Hz
220V/50Hz
240V/50Hz| Main PSU
Main PSU
Main PSU
Main PSU
Main PSU| 2.66A
2.38A
2.16A
1.18A
1.10A| 260.66W
257.95W
256.27W
250.52W
251.25W
N1148P-ON| 100V/60Hz
110V/60Hz
120V/60Hz
220V/50Hz
240V/50Hz| Main PSU
Main PSU
Main PSU
Main PSU
Main PSU| 4.78A
4.32A
3.95A
2.14A
1.97A| 476.03W
472.64W
470.58W
459.37W
459.06W

Ventilation System
One fan cools the N1108T-ON/N1108P-ON switches, and two fans cool the N1024T- ON/N1024P-ON/N1048T-ON/N1048P-ON switches. The fans are not field replaceable.
N1100-ON Series Model Summary
Table 1-2. N1100-ON Series Switch Regulatory Numbers

Marketing Model Name (MMN)| Description| Power Supply Unit (PSU)| Regulatory Model Number (RMN)| Regulatory Type Number
(RTN)
---|---|---|---|---
N1108T-ON| 10x1G/2x1G SFP Ports| DPS-24GP| E17W| E17W001
N1108P-ON| 10x1G/2x1G SFP/2xPoE+ Ports| DPS-80AP/DPS-24GP| E17W| E17W001
N1124T-ON| 24x1G/4x10G SFP+ Ports| DPS-40AP| E18W| E18W001
N1124P-ON| 24x1G/4x10G SFP+/6xPoE+ Ports| EDPS-250BF| E18W| E18W001
N1148T-ON| 48x1G/4x10G SFP+ Ports| DPS-60AP| E18W| E18W002
N1148P-ON| 48x1G/4x10G SFP+/12xPoE+ Port| YM-2501D| E18W| E18W002

N1108T-ON/N1108P-ON Installation

Rack Mounting an N1108T-ON/N1108P-ON Switch
WARNING: Read the safety information in the Safety and Regulatory Information as well as the safety information for other switches that connect to or support the switch.
The AC power connector is on the rear panel of the switch.
Installing in a Rack
WARNING: Do not use rack mounting kits to suspend the switch from under a table or desk, or attach it to a wall.
CAUTION: Disconnect all cables from the switch before continuing. Remove all self-adhesive pads from the underside of the switch, if they have been attached.
CAUTION: When mounting multiple switches into a rack, mount the switches from the bottom up.

  1. Secure the N1108T-ON/N1108P-ON switch in either the Dell Rack Mount Kit as shown in Figure 1-1 or the Dell Tandem Tray Kit as shown in Figure 1-2.
    Figure 1-1. Dell Rack Mount KitDELL Networking C150 Systems Chassis Based
Switches - Dell Rack Mount Kit Figure 1-2. Dell Tandem Tray KitDELL
Networking C150 Systems Chassis Based Switches - Dell Tandem Tray
Kit****

  2. Insert the switch into the 48.26 cm (19 inch) rack, ensuring that the rack mounting holes on the kit line up to the mounting holes in the rack.

  3. Secure the kit to the rack with either the rack bolts or cage nuts and cagenut bolts with washers (depending on the kind of rack you have). Fasten the bolts on the bottom before fastening the bolts on the top.

N1124T-ON/N1124P-ON/N1148T-ON/N1148P-ON Installation

Rack Mounting an N1124T-ON/N1124P-ON/ N1148T-ON/ N1148P-ON Switch
WARNING:
Read the safety information in the Safety and Regulatory Information as well as the safety information for other switches that connect to or support the switch.
The AC power connector is on the rear panel of the switch.
Installing in a Rack
WARNING: Do not use rack mounting kits to suspend the switch from under a table or desk, or attach it to a wall.
CAUTION: Disconnect all cables from the switch before continuing. Remove all self-adhesive pads from the underside of the switch, if they have been attached.
CAUTION: When mounting multiple switches into a rack, mount the switches from the bottom up.

  1. Place the supplied rack-mounting bracket on one side of the switch, ensuring that the mounting holes on the switch line up to the mounting holes in the rack-mounting bracket. Figure 1-3 illustrates where to mount the brackets.
    Figure 1-3. Attaching the Brackets

  2. Insert the supplied bolts into the rack-mounting holes and tighten with a screwdriver.

  3. Repeat the process for the rack-mounting bracket on the other side of the switch.

  4. Insert the switch into the 48.26 cm (19 inch) rack, ensuring that the rackmounting holes on the bracket  lineup with the mounting holes in the rack.

  5. Secure the bracket to the rack with either the rack bolts or cage nuts and cage-nut bolts with washers (depending on the kind of rack you have). Fasten the bolts on the bottom before fastening the bolts on the top.

**CAUTION: Make sure that the supplied rack bolts fit the pre-threaded holes in the rack.
NOTE:** Make sure that the ventilation holes are not obstructed.

Wall Installation for N1108T-ON and N1108P-ON
To mount the switch on a wall:

  1. Make sure that the mounting location meets the following requirements:
    • The surface of the wall must be capable of supporting the switch.
    • Allow at least two inches (5.1 cm) space on the sides for proper ventilation and five inches (12.7 cm) at the back for power cable clearance.
    • The location must be ventilated to prevent heat buildup.

  2. Place the supplied wall-mounting bracket on one side of the switch, verifying that the mounting holes on the switch line up to the mounting holes on the wall-mounting bracket.
    Figure 1-4. Bracket Installation for Wall MountingDELL Networking C150
Systems Chassis Based Switches - Bracket Installation for Wall
Mounting

  3. Insert the supplied screws into the wall-mounting bracket holes and tighten with an M5x32 screwdriver.

  4. Repeat the process for the wall-mounting bracket on the other side of the switch.

  5. Place the switch on the wall in the location where the switch is being installed.

  6. On the wall mark the locations where the screws to hold the switch must be prepared.

  7. On the marked locations, drill the holes and place all plugs (not provided) in the holes.

  8. Secure the switch to the concrete wall or wood material with screws (not provided). Make sure that the ventilation holes are not obstructed.

Installing as a Free-standing Switch
NOTE: Dell strongly recommends mounting the switch in a rack.
Install the switch on a flat surface if you are not installing it in a rack. The surface must be able to support the weight of the switch and the switch cables. The switch is supplied with four self-adhesive rubber pads.

  1. Attach the self-adhesive rubber pads on each location marked on the bottom of the switch.
  2. Set the switch on a flat surface, and make sure that it has proper ventilation by leaving 5 cm (2 inches) on each side and 13 cm (5 inches) at the back.

Stacking Multiple N1124T-ON/N1124P-ON/ N1148T-ON/ N1148P-ON Switches
You can stack N1124T-ON/N1124P-ON/N1148T-ON/ N1148P-ON switches up to four switches high using 10G SFP+ ports on the front of the switch.
The ports must be configured to support stacking. When multiple switches are connected together through the stack ports, they operate as a single unit with up to 208 front-panel ports. The stack operates and is managed as a single entity. Refer to the User Configuration Guide and the CLI Reference Guide for more information.

Starting and Configuring the N1100-ON Series Switch

The following flow chart provides an overview of the steps you use to perform the initial configuration after the switch is unpacked and mounted.
Figure 1-5. Installation and Configuration Flow ChartDELL Networking
C150 Systems Chassis Based Switches - Installation and Configuration Flow
Chart

Connecting an N1100-ON Series Switch to a Terminal
After completing all external connections, configure the switch by connecting it to a terminal.
NOTE: Read the Release Notes for this product before proceeding. You can download the Release Notes from the Dell Support website at dell.com/support.
NOTE: Dell recommends that you obtain the most recent version of the user documentation from the Dell Support website at dell.com/support.
To monitor and configure the switch via the USB console, use the console port on the front panel of the switch to connect it to a computer running VT100 terminal emulation software using the supplied USB cable. It may be necessary to download and install a driver on first use of the USB cable.
The following equipment is required to use the console port:

  • VT100-compatible computer with a USB port running VT100 terminal emulation software, such as HyperTerminal ® and a USB driver.
  • The supplied USB cable with a type B USB connector for the console port and USB connector for the host PC.

Perform the following tasks to connect a terminal to the switch console port:

  1. Connect the USB type B connector on the supplied switch and connect the other end to a computer running VT100 terminal emulation software.

  2. Configure the terminal emulation software as follows:
    a Select the appropriate serial port (for example, COM 1) to connect to the console.
    b Set the data rate to 115,200 baud.
    c Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
    d Set the flow control to none.
    e Set the terminal emulation mode to VT100.
    f Select Terminal keys for Function, Arrow, and Ctrl keys. Make sure that the setting is for Terminal keys (not Microsoft Windows keys).

  3. Connect the USB type B connector on the cable directly to the switch console port. The Dell Networking console port is located on the right side of the front panel and is labeled with a |O|O| symbol.

**NOTE:** Console access to the stack manager is available from any console port via the local CLI. Only one USB console session at a time is supported.

Connecting an N1100-ON Series Switch to a Power Source
CAUTION: Read the safety information in the Safety and Regulatory Information manual as well as the safety information for other switches that connect to or support the switch.
The N1100-ON Series models have one internal power supply. The power receptacle is on the rear panel.
AC and DC Power Connection

  1. Make sure that the switch console port is connected to a PC running a VT100 terminal emulator via the USB to USB Type B cable.

  2. Using a 5-foot (1.5 m) standard power cable with safety ground connected, connect the power cable to the AC main receptacle located on the rear panel.
    The PoE model switches have a heavy-duty power cable with a notched connector for the switch power receptacle. Use of this type of cable is mandatory for PoE-capable switches.

  3. Connect the power cable to a grounded AC outlet.

Booting the N1100-ON Series Switch
When the power is turned on with the local terminal already connected, the switch goes through a power-on self-test (POST). POST runs every time the switch is initialized and checks hardware components to determine if the switch is fully operational before completely booting. If POST detects a critical problem, the program flow stops. If POST passes successfully, valid firmware is loaded into RAM. POST messages are displayed on the terminal and indicate test success or failure. The boot process runs for approximately 60 seconds.
You can invoke the Boot menu after the first part of the POST is completed.
From the Boot menu, you can perform configuration tasks such as resetting the system to factory defaults, activating the backup image, or recovering a password. For more information about the Boot menu functions, refer to the CLI Reference Guide.

Performing the N1100-ON Series Initial Configuration
The initial configuration procedure is based on the following assumptions:

  • The Dell Networking switch was never configured before.
  • The Dell Networking switch booted successfully.
  • The console connection was established, and the Dell Easy Setup Wizard prompt appears on the screen of a PC running terminal emulation software.

The initial switch configuration is performed through the console port. After the initial configuration, you can manage the switch from the alreadyconnected console port or remotely through an interface defined during the initial configuration.
NOTE: The switch is not configured with a default user name, password, or IP address.
Before setting up the initial configuration of the switch, obtain the following information from your network administrator:

  • The IP address to be assigned to the management interface.
  • The IP subnet mask for the network.
  • The IP address of the management interface default gateway.

These settings are necessary to allow the remote management of the switch through Telnet (Telnet client) or HTTP (Web browser).

Enabling Remote Management
On the N1100-ON Series switches, you can use any of the switch ports on the front panel for in-band management. By default, all in-band ports are members of VLAN 1.
The Dell Easy Setup Wizard includes prompts to configure network information for the VLAN 1 interface on the N1100-ON Series switches. You can assign a static IP address and subnet mask or enable DHCP and allow a network DHCP server to assign the information.
Refer to the CLI Reference Guide for commands to configure network information.

Initial Configuration Procedure
Perform the initial configuration by using the Dell Easy Setup Wizard or by using the CLI. The wizard automatically starts when the switch configuration file is empty. Exit the wizard at any point by entering [ctrl+z], but all configuration settings specified will be discarded, and the switch will use the default values.
NOTE: If you do not run the Dell Easy Setup Wizard or do not respond to the initial Easy Setup Wizard prompt within 60 seconds, the switch enters CLI mode. You must reset the switch with an empty startup configuration in order to rerun the Dell Easy Setup Wizard.
For more information about performing the initial configuration by using the CLI, refer to the CLI Reference Guide. This Getting Started Guide shows how to use the Dell Easy Setup Wizard for initial switch configuration. The wizard sets up the following configuration on the switch:

  • Establishes the initial privileged user account with a valid password. The wizard configures one privileged user account during the setup.
  • Enables CLI login and HTTP access to use the local authentication setting only.
  • Sets up the IP address for the VLAN 1 routing interface, of which all in-band ports are members.
  • Sets up the SNMP community string to be used by the SNMP manager at a given IP address. Skip this step if SNMP management is not used for this switch.
  • Allows you to specify the network management system IP address or permit management access from all IP addresses.
  • Configures the default gateway IP address for the VLAN 1 interface.

Example Session
This section describes a Dell Easy Setup Wizard session. The following values are used by the example session:

  • The SNMP community string to be used is public.
  • The network management system (NMS) IP address is 10.1.2.100.
  • The user name is admin, and the password is admin123.
  • The IP address for the VLAN 1 routing interface is 10.1.1.200 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
  • The default gateway is 10.1.1.1.

The setup wizard configures the initial values as defined above. After completing the wizard, the switch is configured as follows:

  • SNMPv2 is enabled and the community string is set up as defined above.
    SNMPv3 is disabled by default.

  • The admin user account is set up as defined.

  • A network management system is configured. From the management station, you can access the SNMP, HTTP, and CLI interfaces. You may also choose to allow all IP addresses to access these management interfaces by choosing the (0.0.0.0) IP address.

  • An IP address is configured for the VLAN 1 routing interface.

  • A default gateway address is configured.

NOTE: In the following example, the possible user options or default values are enclosed in [ ]. If you press with no options defined, the default value is accepted. Help text is in parentheses.

Dell Easy Setup Wizard Console Example
The following example contains the sequence of prompts and responses associated with running an example Dell Easy Setup Wizard session, using the input values listed earlier.
After the switch completes the POST and is booted, the following dialog appears:
Unit 1 – Waiting to select management unit)>
___Dell SupportAssist EULA____
I accept the terms of the license agreement. You can reject the license agreement by configuring this command ‘eula-consent support-assist reject’.
By installing SupportAssist, you allow Dell to save your contact information (e.g. name, phone number and/or email address) which would be used to provide technical support for your Dell products and services Dell may use the information for providing recommendations to improve your IT infrastructure.
Dell SupportAssist also collects and stores machine diagnostic information, which may include but is not limited to configuration information, user supplied contact information, names of data volumes, IP addresses, access control lists, diagnostics & performance information, network configuration information, host/server configuration & performance information and related data (Collected Data) and transmits this information to Dell. By downloading SupportAssist and agreeing to be bound by these terms and the Dell end user license agreement, available at: http://www.dell.com/aeula, you agree to allow Dell to provide remote monitoring services of your IT environment and you give Dell the right to collect the Collected Data in accordance with Dell’s Privacy Policy, available at: http://www.dell.com/privacypolicycountryspecific, in order to enable the performance of all of the various functions of SupportAssist during your entitlement to receive related repair services from Dell. You further agree to allow Dell to transmit and store the Collected Data from SupportAssist in accordance with these terms. You agree that the provision of SupportAssist may involve international transfers of data from you to Dell and/or to Dell’s affiliates, subcontractors or business partners. When making such transfers, Dell shall ensure appropriate protection is in place to safeguard the Collected Data being transferred in connection with SupportAssist. If you are downloading SupportAssist on behalf of a company or other legal entity, you are further certifying to Dell that you have appropriate authority to provide this consent on behalf of that entity. If you do not consent to the collection, transmission and/or use of the Collected Data, you may not download, install or otherwise use SupportAssist.
____AeroHive HiveManager NG EULA__
This switch includes a feature that enables it to work with HiveManager (an optional management suite), by sending the switch’s service tag number and IP Address to HiveManager to authenticate your entitlement to use HiveManager. If you wish to disable this feature, you should run command ‘eula-consent hiveagent reject’ immediately upon powering up the switch for the first time, or at any time thereafter.
Applying Global configuration, please wait…
Welcome to Dell Easy Setup Wizard
The setup wizard guides you through the initial switch configuration, and gets you up and running as quickly as possible. You can skip the setup wizard, and enter CLI mode to manually configure the switch. You must respond to the next question to run the setup wizard within 60 seconds, otherwise the system will continue with normal operation using the default system configuration. Note: You can exit the setup wizard at any point by entering [ctrl+z].
Would you like to run the setup wizard (you must answer this question within 60 seconds)? [Y/N] y
Step 1:
The system is not set up for SNMP management by default. To manage the switch using SNMP (required for Dell Network Manager) you can

  • Set up the initial SNMP version 2 account now.
  • Return later and set up other SNMP accounts. (For more information on setting up an SNMP version 1 or 3 account, see the user documentation).

Would you like to set up the SNMP management interface now? [Y/N] y
To set up the SNMP management account you must specify the management system IP address and the “community string” or password that the particular management system uses to access the switch. The wizard automatically assigns the highest access level [Privilege Level 15] to this account. You can use Dell  Network Manager or other management interfaces to change this setting, and to add additional management system information later. For more information on adding management systems, see the user documentation. To add a management station:
Please enter the SNMP community string to be used.  [public]: public
NOTE:
If it is configured, the default access level is set to the highest available access for the SNMP management interface. Initially only SNMPv2 will be activated.
SNMPv3 is disabled until you return to configure security access for SNMPv3 (e.g. engine ID, view, etc.).
Please enter the IP address of the Management System (A.B.C.D) or wildcard (0.0.0.0) to manage from any Management Station. [0.0.0.0]: 10.1.2.100
Step 2:
Now we need to set up your initial privilege (Level 15) user account. This account is used to login to the CLI and Web interface. You may set up other accounts and change privilege levels later. For more information on setting up user accounts and changing privilege levels, see the user documentation.
To set up a user account:
Please enter the user name. [root]:admin
Please enter the user password: ****
Please reenter the user password: **
** Step 3:
Next, an IP address is set up on the VLAN 1 routing interface.
You can use the IP address to access the CLI, Web interface, or SNMP interface of the switch.
To access the switch through any Management Interface you can

  • Set up the IP address for the Management Interface.
  • Set up the default gateway if IP address is manually configured on the routing interface.

Step 4:
Would you like to set up the VLAN1 routing interface now? [Y/N] y
Please enter the IP address of the device (A.B.C.D) or enter “DHCP” (without the quotes) to automatically request an IP address from the network DHCP server: 10.1.1.200
Please enter the IP subnet mask (A.B.C.D or /nn): 255.255.255.0
Step 5:
Finally, set up the default gateway. Please enter the IP address of the gateway from which this network is reachable. [0.0.0.0]: 10.1.1.1
This is the configuration information that has been collected: SNMP Interface = “public”@10.1.2.100
User Account setup = admin
Password = ****
VLAN1 Router Interface IP = 10.1.1.200 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway = 10.1.1.1
Step 6:
If the information is correct, please enter (Y) to save the configuration and copy the settings to the start-up configuration file. If the information is incorrect, enter (N) to discard the configuration and restart the wizard: [Y/N] y
Thank you for using the Dell Easy Setup Wizard. You will now enter CLI mode.
Applying Interface configuration, please wait…
Next Steps
After completing the initial configuration described in this section, connect any of the front-panel switch ports to a production network for in- band remote management.
If you specified DHCP for the VLAN 1 management interface IP address, the interface will acquire its IP address from a DHCP server on the network. To discover the dynamically assigned IP address, use the console port connection to issue the following command:

  • For the VLAN 1 routing interface, enter show ip interface.

To access the Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator interface, enter the VLAN 1 management interface IP address into the address field of a Web browser. For remote management access to the CLI, enter the VLAN 1 management interface IP address into a Telnet or SSH client. Alternatively, continue to use the console port for local CLI access to the switch.
The N1100-ON Series switches support basic switching features such as VLANs and spanning tree protocol. Use the Web-based management interface or the CLI to configure the features your network requires. For information about how to configure the switch features, refer to the User Configuration Guide or CLI Reference Guide available on the support site: dell.com/support.

NOM Information (Mexico Only)

The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this document in compliance with the requirements of the official Mexican standards (NOM):

Exporter:| Dell Inc.
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Col. Lomas Altas
11950 México, D.F.
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al Cuidado de Kuehne & Nagel de México S. de R.L.
Avenida Soles No. 55
Col. Peñon de los Baños
15520 México, D.F.
Supply voltage:| Dell Networking N1100-ON Series: 100V–240 VAC
Frequency:| Dell Networking N1100-ON Series: 50–60 Hz
Maximum steady state current consumption:| Dell Networking N1100-ON Series:
• 110V circuit: ~0.43A
• 220V circuit: ~0.21A
Do not use:
• 110V circuit: ~0.43A
• 220V circuit: ~0.21A

NOTE: The current shown here is for a single power supply consumption.

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