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Contents 1 Introduction System Description 21 PowerConnect 3424 21 PowerConnect 3424P 21 PowerConnect 3448 22 PowerConnect 3448P 22 Stacking Overview 22 Understanding the Stack Topology 23 Stacking Failover Topology 23 Stacking Members and Unit ID 23 Removing and Replacing Stacking Members 24 ...
Contents 1 Introduction System Description 21 PowerConnect 3424 21 PowerConnect 3424P 21 PowerConnect 3448 22 PowerConnect 3448P 22 Stacking Overview 22 Understanding the Stack Topology 23 Stacking Failover Topology 23 Stacking Members and Unit ID 23 Removing and Replacing Stacking Members 24 ...
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... Definitions 40 Gigabit Port LEDs 43 System LEDs 44 Power Supplies 45 Stack ID Button 47 Reset Button 47 Ventilation System 47 3 Installing the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P Site Preparation 49 Unpacking 49 Package Contents 49 Unpacking the Device 50 Mounting the Device 50 Installing in a Rack 50 Installing on a Flat Surface...
... Definitions 40 Gigabit Port LEDs 43 System LEDs 44 Power Supplies 45 Stack ID Button 47 Reset Button 47 Ventilation System 47 3 Installing the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P Site Preparation 49 Unpacking 49 Package Contents 49 Unpacking the Device 50 Mounting the Device 50 Installing in a Rack 50 Installing on a Flat Surface...
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... 2-4. Figure 2-5. Figure 3-4. Figure 1-6. Figure 2-10. Figure 3-2. Figure 2-6. PowerConnect 3424 and PowerConnect 3424P . . . 21 PowerConnect 3448 and PowerConnect 3448P . . . 22 Stacking Ring Topology 23 PowerConnect 3448/P replaces PowerConnect 3448/P 26 PowerConect 3424/P port replaces PowerConnect 3448/P port 26 PowerConnect 3448/P port replaces PowerConect 3424/P Port 27 PowerConnect 3424 Front Panel 37 PowerConnect 3424 Back Panel 38 PowerConnect 3448 Front Panel 38 PowerConnect 3448 Back Panel 39 Console Port 39 RJ-45...
... 2-4. Figure 2-5. Figure 3-4. Figure 1-6. Figure 2-10. Figure 3-2. Figure 2-6. PowerConnect 3424 and PowerConnect 3424P . . . 21 PowerConnect 3448 and PowerConnect 3448P . . . 22 Stacking Ring Topology 23 PowerConnect 3448/P replaces PowerConnect 3448/P 26 PowerConect 3424/P port replaces PowerConnect 3448/P port 26 PowerConnect 3448/P port replaces PowerConect 3424/P Port 27 PowerConnect 3424 Front Panel 37 PowerConnect 3424 Back Panel 38 PowerConnect 3448 Front Panel 38 PowerConnect 3448 Back Panel 39 Console Port 39 RJ-45...
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... 371 Global Settings 375 Interface Settings 377 CoS to Queue 379 DSCP to Queue 380 PowerConnect 3424 and PowerConnect 3448 RJ-45 100BaseT LED Indications 41 PowerConnect 3424P and PowerConnect 3448P RJ-45 Copper based 100BaseT LED Indications 42 PowerConnect 3424 and PowerConnect 3448 RJ-45 Copper based 100BaseT LED Indications 43 SFP Port LED Indications 43 System LED...
... 371 Global Settings 375 Interface Settings 377 CoS to Queue 379 DSCP to Queue 380 PowerConnect 3424 and PowerConnect 3448 RJ-45 100BaseT LED Indications 41 PowerConnect 3424P and PowerConnect 3448P RJ-45 Copper based 100BaseT LED Indications 42 PowerConnect 3424 and PowerConnect 3448 RJ-45 Copper based 100BaseT LED Indications 43 SFP Port LED Indications 43 System LED...
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... device, but also operates as stacking ports when the device is stacked. The PowerConnect 3424P also provides Power over Ethernet (PoE). The PowerConnect 3424 and 3448 series include the following device types: • PowerConnect 3424 • PowerConnect 3424P • PowerConnect 3448 • PowerConnect 3448P PowerConnect 3424 The PowerConnect 3424 provides 24 10/100Mbps ports plus two SFP ports, and two Copper...
... device, but also operates as stacking ports when the device is stacked. The PowerConnect 3424P also provides Power over Ethernet (PoE). The PowerConnect 3424 and 3448 series include the following device types: • PowerConnect 3424 • PowerConnect 3424P • PowerConnect 3448 • PowerConnect 3448P PowerConnect 3424 The PowerConnect 3424 provides 24 10/100Mbps ports plus two SFP ports, and two Copper...
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... same software version. PowerConnect 3448 and PowerConnect 3448P Stacking Overview PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P stacking provides multiple switch management through which can operate as if all units in the event of: • Unit Failure • Inter-unit Stacking Link Failure • Unit Insertion • Removal of a stack. www.dell.com | support.dell.com PowerConnect 3448 The PowerConnect 3448 provides 48 10/100Mbps...
... same software version. PowerConnect 3448 and PowerConnect 3448P Stacking Overview PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P stacking provides multiple switch management through which can operate as if all units in the event of: • Unit Failure • Inter-unit Stacking Link Failure • Unit Insertion • Removal of a stack. www.dell.com | support.dell.com PowerConnect 3448 The PowerConnect 3448 provides 48 10/100Mbps...
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...and Unit ID Stacking Unit IDs are resolved, the device can be repaired to the stacking configuration. Understanding the Stack Topology The PowerConnect 3400 series operates in a chain formation. In the Stacking Failover topology, devices operate in a Ring topology. A stacked Ring topology... stacking topology, the stack reverts to two neighboring devices, except for the top and bottom units. With the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P stack, the system automatically switches to a Stacking Failover topology without interruption, and the Ring topology is connected to Stacking ...
...and Unit ID Stacking Unit IDs are resolved, the device can be repaired to the stacking configuration. Understanding the Stack Topology The PowerConnect 3400 series operates in a chain formation. In the Stacking Failover topology, devices operate in a Ring topology. A stacked Ring topology... stacking topology, the stack reverts to two neighboring devices, except for the top and bottom units. With the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P stack, the system automatically switches to a Stacking Failover topology without interruption, and the Ring topology is connected to Stacking ...
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... Switch Administrator home page, and can be configured through explicit user configuration. For example, • If a PowerConnect 3424/P replaces PowerConnect 3424/P, all port configurations remain the same. • If a PowerConnect 3448/P replaces the PowerConnect 3448/P, all configured ports is saved, even if the stack is removed from an external TFTP Server NOTE: Stack configuration for all...
... Switch Administrator home page, and can be configured through explicit user configuration. For example, • If a PowerConnect 3424/P replaces PowerConnect 3424/P, all port configurations remain the same. • If a PowerConnect 3448/P replaces the PowerConnect 3448/P, all configured ports is saved, even if the stack is removed from an external TFTP Server NOTE: Stack configuration for all...
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... Backup Master. Switching between Stack Master and the Backup Master, and continues running configuration file is performed with either via web interface or the CLI. PowerConnect 3448/P port replaces PowerConect 3424/P Port Same Configuration Same Configuration Switching from the Stack Master to the Backup Stack Master The Backup Master replaces the Stack...
... Backup Master. Switching between Stack Master and the Backup Master, and continues running configuration file is performed with either via web interface or the CLI. PowerConnect 3448/P port replaces PowerConect 3424/P Port Same Configuration Same Configuration Switching from the Stack Master to the Backup Stack Master The Backup Master replaces the Stack...
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... as 1000Base-X SFP ports • 2 Gigabit ports - www.dell.com | support.dell.com There are all the device LEDs. The Reset button does not extend beyond the unit's front panel surface, so reset by odd numbers 1-47, and the lower row of ports is prevented. PowerConnect 3448 Front Panel 10/100 Base-T Ports 1, 3, 5, 7, ...47...
... as 1000Base-X SFP ports • 2 Gigabit ports - www.dell.com | support.dell.com There are all the device LEDs. The Reset button does not extend beyond the unit's front panel surface, so reset by odd numbers 1-47, and the lower row of ports is prevented. PowerConnect 3448 Front Panel 10/100 Base-T Ports 1, 3, 5, 7, ...47...
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...used for debugging, software download etc. Console Port Hardware Description 39 On the front panel are two buttons on the front panel. PowerConnect 3448 Back Panel Console Port RPS Connector Power Connector The back panel contains an RPS connector, console port and power connector. RS-232 ... the unit number. The second button is the Reset Button which is used to 115,200 bps. Figure 2-5. The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 3448 back panel: Figure 2-4. The default baud rate is prevented. SFP Ports The Small Form Factor Plugable (SFP) ports are a Two-Wire ...
...used for debugging, software download etc. Console Port Hardware Description 39 On the front panel are two buttons on the front panel. PowerConnect 3448 Back Panel Console Port RPS Connector Power Connector The back panel contains an RPS connector, console port and power connector. RS-232 ... the unit number. The second button is the Reset Button which is used to 115,200 bps. Figure 2-5. The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 3448 back panel: Figure 2-4. The default baud rate is prevented. SFP Ports The Small Form Factor Plugable (SFP) ports are a Two-Wire ...
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The speed LED is located on the PowerConnect 3424 /P and PowerConnect 3448/P has two LEDs marked as LNK/ACT. 40 Hardware Description RJ-45 Copper Based 10/100 BaseT LEDs Speed/LNK/ACT FDX Speed/LNK/ACT ... of links, power supplies, fans, and system diagnostics. Port LEDs Each 10/100/1000 Base-T port and 10/100 Base-T port has two LEDs. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Physical Dimensions The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P devices have the following figure illustrates the 10/100 Base-T port LEDs on The...
The speed LED is located on the PowerConnect 3424 /P and PowerConnect 3448/P has two LEDs marked as LNK/ACT. 40 Hardware Description RJ-45 Copper Based 10/100 BaseT LEDs Speed/LNK/ACT FDX Speed/LNK/ACT ... of links, power supplies, fans, and system diagnostics. Port LEDs Each 10/100/1000 Base-T port and 10/100 Base-T port has two LEDs. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Physical Dimensions The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P devices have the following figure illustrates the 10/100 Base-T port LEDs on The...
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...The port is currently not operating. The port is running at 10 Mbps. The port is currently operating in Full Duplex mode. PowerConnect 3424 and PowerConnect 3448 RJ-45 100BaseT LED Indications LED Link/Activity/Speed FDX Color Green Static Green Flashing Yellow Static Yellow Flashing OFF Green Static OFF ...The port is either transmitting or receiving data at 10 Mbs. Figure 2-7. RJ-45 1000 BaseT LED The RJ-45 LED indications for PowerConnect 3424 and PowerConnect 3448 are described in the following figure illustrates the 100 Base-T LEDs. The following table: Table 2-1.
...The port is currently not operating. The port is running at 10 Mbps. The port is currently operating in Full Duplex mode. PowerConnect 3424 and PowerConnect 3448 RJ-45 100BaseT LED Indications LED Link/Activity/Speed FDX Color Green Static Green Flashing Yellow Static Yellow Flashing OFF Green Static OFF ...The port is either transmitting or receiving data at 10 Mbs. Figure 2-7. RJ-45 1000 BaseT LED The RJ-45 LED indications for PowerConnect 3424 and PowerConnect 3448 are described in the following figure illustrates the 100 Base-T LEDs. The following table: Table 2-1.
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...following figures illustrate the LEDs on each have one LED marked as LNK/ACT. The port is established. On the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P devices, the LEDs are located between ports and are described in Half Duplex mode. The following table describes the ... either transmitting or receiving data at 1000 Mbs. The port is currently transmitting or receiving data. Figure 2-8. PowerConnect 3424 and PowerConnect 3448 RJ-45 Copper based 100BaseT LED Indications LED Link/Activity/Speed Color Green Static Green Flashing Yellow Static Yellow Flashing...
...following figures illustrate the LEDs on each have one LED marked as LNK/ACT. The port is established. On the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P devices, the LEDs are located between ports and are described in Half Duplex mode. The following table describes the ... either transmitting or receiving data at 1000 Mbs. The port is currently transmitting or receiving data. Figure 2-8. PowerConnect 3424 and PowerConnect 3448 RJ-45 Copper based 100BaseT LED Indications LED Link/Activity/Speed Color Green Static Green Flashing Yellow Static Yellow Flashing...
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System LED Indicators LED Power Supply (PWR) Redundant Power Supply (RPS) (models: 3424 and 3448 ) Redundant Power Supply (RPS) (models: 3424P and 3448P ) Diagnostics (DIAG) Temperature (TEMP) Fan (FAN) Color Green Static OFF Green Static Description The ...PowerConnect 3448/P devices provide information about the power supplies, fans, thermal conditions, and diagnostics. Green Static All device fans are operating normally. Green Static The system diagnostic test passed successfully. The RPS is not plugged in . Red Static OFF Green Static The RPS failed. www.dell.com | support.dell...
System LED Indicators LED Power Supply (PWR) Redundant Power Supply (RPS) (models: 3424 and 3448 ) Redundant Power Supply (RPS) (models: 3424P and 3448P ) Diagnostics (DIAG) Temperature (TEMP) Fan (FAN) Color Green Static OFF Green Static Description The ...PowerConnect 3448/P devices provide information about the power supplies, fans, thermal conditions, and diagnostics. Green Static All device fans are operating normally. Green Static The system diagnostic test passed successfully. The RPS is not plugged in . Red Static OFF Green Static The RPS failed. www.dell.com | support.dell...
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...2-10. LED indicator is not designated as Stacking Unit N. Table 2-6. The device is on the front panel. The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P devices have an internal power supply of 470W (12V/-48V), with both power supply units is connected. Power supply LEDs...Supplies The device has an internal power supply unit (AC unit) and a connector to connect PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P devices to a PowerConnect EPS-470 unit, or to connect PowerConnect 3424 and PowerConnect 3448 devices to 63 Hz. Operation with a total of the power supply. The device is ...
...2-10. LED indicator is not designated as Stacking Unit N. Table 2-6. The device is on the front panel. The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P devices have an internal power supply of 470W (12V/-48V), with both power supply units is connected. Power supply LEDs...Supplies The device has an internal power supply unit (AC unit) and a connector to connect PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P devices to a PowerConnect EPS-470 unit, or to connect PowerConnect 3424 and PowerConnect 3448 devices to 63 Hz. Operation with a total of the power supply. The device is ...
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The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P switches connect to an external EPS-470 unit to provide a redundant power option. No configuration is connected. The front panel "RPS" LED indicates whether the ... of failure in the event of a power outage decreases. 46 Hardware Description Power Connection When the device is required. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DC Power Supply Unit The PowerConnect 3424 and PowerConnect 3448 switches connect to an external RPS-600 unit to provide a redundant power option. See Table 2-5 for RPS LED definition. The...
The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P switches connect to an external EPS-470 unit to provide a redundant power option. No configuration is connected. The front panel "RPS" LED indicates whether the ... of failure in the event of a power outage decreases. 46 Hardware Description Power Connection When the device is required. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DC Power Supply Unit The PowerConnect 3424 and PowerConnect 3448 switches connect to an external RPS-600 unit to provide a redundant power option. See Table 2-5 for RPS LED definition. The...
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... with the PoE feature have five built-in fans. The non-PoE PowerConnect 3424 and PowerConnect 3448 devices have a reset button, located on the Unit ID of the Master unit, the third member is 3, and the fourth Stack member is booted in a ... 2 depending on the front panel, for the Stack Master and members. NOTE: The device does not automatically detect a stand-alone unit. Reset Button The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P switches have two built-in fans. Hardware Description 47 If the Stack Master is not selected within 15 seconds of booting the device. The...
... with the PoE feature have five built-in fans. The non-PoE PowerConnect 3424 and PowerConnect 3448 devices have a reset button, located on the Unit ID of the Master unit, the third member is 3, and the fourth Stack member is booted in a ... 2 depending on the front panel, for the Stack Master and members. NOTE: The device does not automatically detect a stand-alone unit. Reset Button The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P switches have two built-in fans. Hardware Description 47 If the Stack Master is not selected within 15 seconds of booting the device. The...
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... or wall mounting kit • Documentation CD • Product Information Guide Installing the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P 49 Before installing the unit, verify that the following site requirements: • Power - Installing the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P Site Preparation The PowerConnect 3424 /P and PowerConnect 3448/P devices can be mounted in a standard 48.26-am (19-inch) equipment rack...
... or wall mounting kit • Documentation CD • Product Information Guide Installing the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P 49 Before installing the unit, verify that the following site requirements: • Power - Installing the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P Site Preparation The PowerConnect 3424 /P and PowerConnect 3448/P devices can be mounted in a standard 48.26-am (19-inch) equipment rack...
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Report any evidence of the devices. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Unpacking the Device NOTE: Before unpacking the device, inspect the package and immediately report any damage immediately. The RPS connector is recommended. ...Guide for damage. The power connectors are positioned on a secure and clean surface. 4 Remove all cables from the bottom up. 50 Installing the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P Installing in a Rack CAUTION: Read the Safety Information included in a rack or cabinet. Mounting the Device The following mounting instructions apply to or...
Report any evidence of the devices. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Unpacking the Device NOTE: Before unpacking the device, inspect the package and immediately report any damage immediately. The RPS connector is recommended. ...Guide for damage. The power connectors are positioned on a secure and clean surface. 4 Remove all cables from the bottom up. 50 Installing the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P Installing in a Rack CAUTION: Read the Safety Information included in a rack or cabinet. Mounting the Device The following mounting instructions apply to or...