. When an Ethernet device gets over loaded, flow control allows it to send PAUSE requests to the devices sending it data to allow the over loaded
Tag: PowerConnect
Layer 2 Discards Troubleshooting – RX TX Discards
. The following list of questions/vectors can assist in troubleshooting Layer 2 discard issues. They have been of help to me in the past on
Switch Port auto shuts/ port shuts itself down – Troubleshooting
. Following is a list of vectors that may assist in troubleshooting issues where the port behavior look like it is shutting itself down. Cable/
PowerConnect 8024 – Sample iSCSI Configuration – Stacked
. First, I would highly recommend you have a view of my earlier post that summarizes the various (platform independent) optimizations you can implement on
Powerconnect SFP/Fiber connectivity – Options, Requirements and Troubleshooting
Basic requirements for fiber connections on PowerConnect switches: MMF optical cables, LC connectors, and SFP transceivers. 1) Optical Cables : Single Mode Vs Multi Mode Single Mode
Latency, Packet loss Troubleshooting (PowerConnect, Others)
. First, know your network. know the topology. if you have a network in place where by design, the majority of the variables are deterministic
Powerconnect Switches: Oversized Packet Counter, bcmRX task
. In a blade chassis implementation some time ago, some concerns were raised on the value of packet counters, and an inquiry on the bcmRX
Powerconnect – Stacked Vs. Standalone Configuration
. A fairly common design choice to be faced with during deployments, is whether to use Stacking, Standalone, or vPC/VLT (a dual control plane implementation
PowerConnect Switchport modes
. This post gives a comparison between the different port modes available on the Dell PowerConnect switches. the trunk and access modes are familiar to
Switch fabric setup for iSCSI
. This post summarizes various elements which, in my experience, serve to optimize the iSCSI switch fabric. While it talks about Powerconnect switches, the elements
Hasan Mansur 