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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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...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... Diagram 55 Stacking Configuration and Identification Panel . . . 56 Connecting to PowerConnect 3400 Series Console Port 58 10 Contents Figure 2-4. Figure 2-5. Figure 2-9....
...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... Diagram 55 Stacking Configuration and Identification Panel . . . 56 Connecting to PowerConnect 3400 Series Console Port 58 10 Contents Figure 2-4. Figure 2-5. Figure 2-9....
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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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... the information needed for installing, configuring, and maintaining the device. The PowerConnect 3424P is a stackable device, but also operates as a stand-alone device. 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...
... the information needed for installing, configuring, and maintaining the device. The PowerConnect 3424P is a stackable device, but also operates as a stand-alone device. 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...
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...accessed through a single IP address through a single point as stack members, and assigned a unique Unit ID. www.dell.com | support.dell.com PowerConnect 3448 The PowerConnect 3448 provides 48 10/100Mbps ports plus two SFP ports, and two Copper ports which the stack is managed. The device ...also provides one RS-232 console port. In addition, PowerConnect 3448P provides PoE. The Stack Master detects and reconfigures...
...accessed through a single IP address through a single point as stack members, and assigned a unique Unit ID. www.dell.com | support.dell.com PowerConnect 3448 The PowerConnect 3448 provides 48 10/100Mbps ports plus two SFP ports, and two Copper ports which the stack is managed. The device ...also provides one RS-232 console port. In addition, PowerConnect 3448P provides PoE. The Stack Master detects and reconfigures...
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... the top and bottom units. The packet continues through the stack until it is restored. With the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P stack, the system automatically switches to Stacking Failover Topology. Understanding the Stack Topology The PowerConnect 3400 series operates in a chain formation. For example, if the user selected the stand-alone mode, the...
... the top and bottom units. The packet continues through the stack until it is restored. With the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P stack, the system automatically switches to Stacking Failover Topology. Understanding the Stack Topology The PowerConnect 3400 series operates in a chain formation. For example, if the user selected the stand-alone mode, the...
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.... Non-present ports are no longer present. 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 port configurations remain the same. Configuration files are not automatically modified when:... between Stacking Mode and Stand-alone Mode Each time the system reboots, the Startup Configuration file in the PowerConnect OpenManage Switch Administrator home page, and can be configured through the web management system. Configuration files are learned...
.... Non-present ports are no longer present. 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 port configurations remain the same. Configuration files are not automatically modified when:... between Stacking Mode and Stand-alone Mode Each time the system reboots, the Startup Configuration file in the PowerConnect OpenManage Switch Administrator home page, and can be configured through the web management system. Configuration files are learned...
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... the Backup Master. The running configuration file is performed with either via web interface or the CLI. Any dynamic tables are relearned if a failure occurs. 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...
... the Backup Master. The running configuration file is performed with either via web interface or the CLI. Any dynamic tables are relearned if a failure occurs. 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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...with the following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 3448 front panel. Figure 2-3. In addition, the front panel also contains ports G1 - The upper row of ports is used as 10/100Base-T ports • 2 Fiber ports - www.dell.com | support.dell.com There are copper ports. The...to select the unit number. RJ-45 ports designated as stacking ports, or used to forward network traffic in a standalone device. 38 Hardware Description PowerConnect 3448 Front Panel 10/100 Base-T Ports 1, 3, 5, 7, ...47 System LEDs Reset Button Stacking Button Stacking LEDs 10/100 Base-T Ports 2, ...
...with the following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 3448 front panel. Figure 2-3. In addition, the front panel also contains ports G1 - The upper row of ports is used as 10/100Base-T ports • 2 Fiber ports - www.dell.com | support.dell.com There are copper ports. The...to select the unit number. RJ-45 ports designated as stacking ports, or used to forward network traffic in a standalone device. 38 Hardware Description PowerConnect 3448 Front Panel 10/100 Base-T Ports 1, 3, 5, 7, ...47 System LEDs Reset Button Stacking Button Stacking LEDs 10/100 Base-T Ports 2, ...
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... is the Reset Button which is designated as 1000Base-SX or LX. Console Port Hardware Description 39 Figure 2-5. The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 3448 back panel: Figure 2-4. SFP Ports The Small Form Factor Plugable (SFP) ports are two buttons on the front panel. The baud rate... can be configured from 2400 bps up to select the unit number. PowerConnect 3448 Back Panel Console Port RPS Connector Power Connector The back panel contains an RPS connector, console port and power connector. There are a Two...
... is the Reset Button which is designated as 1000Base-SX or LX. Console Port Hardware Description 39 Figure 2-5. The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 3448 back panel: Figure 2-4. SFP Ports The Small Form Factor Plugable (SFP) ports are two buttons on the front panel. The baud rate... can be configured from 2400 bps up to select the unit number. PowerConnect 3448 Back Panel Console Port RPS Connector Power Connector The back panel contains an RPS connector, console port and power connector. There are a Two...
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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 PowerConnect 3424 /P and PowerConnect 3448/P has two LEDs marked as LNK/ACT. 40 Hardware Description The following physical dimensions: PoE Model: • Width - ...Based 10/100 BaseT LEDs Speed/LNK/ACT FDX Speed/LNK/ACT FDX The RJ-45 100 Base-T port on The PowerConnect 3424 /P and PowerConnect 3448/P switches: Figure 2-6. The speed LED is located on the right side. Port LEDs Each 10/100/1000 Base-T...
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 PowerConnect 3424 /P and PowerConnect 3448/P has two LEDs marked as LNK/ACT. 40 Hardware Description The following physical dimensions: PoE Model: • Width - ...Based 10/100 BaseT LEDs Speed/LNK/ACT FDX Speed/LNK/ACT FDX The RJ-45 100 Base-T port on The PowerConnect 3424 /P and PowerConnect 3448/P switches: Figure 2-6. The speed LED is located on the right side. Port LEDs Each 10/100/1000 Base-T...
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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 port is either transmitting or receiving data at 100 Mbps. The port is ...running at 10 Mbs. Figure 2-7. The port is currently not operating. The port is either transmitting or receiving data at 10 Mbps. 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 Description...
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 port is either transmitting or receiving data at 100 Mbps. The port is ...running at 10 Mbs. Figure 2-7. The port is currently not operating. The port is either transmitting or receiving data at 10 Mbps. 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 Description...
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On the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P devices, the LEDs are located between ports and are described in Half Duplex mode. SFP Port LED Indications LED Link/Activity Color Description Green Static A ... have one LED marked as LNK/ACT. SFP Port LEDs The SFP port LED indications are round in Full Duplex mode. Hardware Description 43 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 FDX OFF Green Static...
On the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P devices, the LEDs are located between ports and are described in Half Duplex mode. SFP Port LED Indications LED Link/Activity Color Description Green Static A ... have one LED marked as LNK/ACT. SFP Port LEDs The SFP port LED indications are round in Full Duplex mode. Hardware Description 43 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 FDX OFF Green Static...
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...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...is not operating. 44 Hardware Description Red Static One or more of The PowerConnect 3424 /P and PowerConnect 3448/P devices provide information about the power supplies, fans, thermal conditions, and diagnostics...has crossed the permitted temperature range. The RPS is currently operating. www.dell.com | support.dell.com System LEDs The system LEDs of the device fans is operating ...
...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...is not operating. 44 Hardware Description Red Static One or more of The PowerConnect 3424 /P and PowerConnect 3448/P devices provide information about the power supplies, fans, thermal conditions, and diagnostics...has crossed the permitted temperature range. The RPS is currently operating. www.dell.com | support.dell.com System LEDs The system LEDs of the device fans is operating ...
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...front panel. Stacking LEDs The Stacking LEDs are numbered 1- 6. The device is the Stack Master The device is connected. The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P devices have an internal power supply of 470W (12V/-48V), with both power supply units is not designated as Stacking Unit... 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. AC Power Supply Unit The AC power supply unit operates from 90...
...front panel. Stacking LEDs The Stacking LEDs are numbered 1- 6. The device is the Stack Master The device is connected. The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P devices have an internal power supply of 470W (12V/-48V), with both power supply units is not designated as Stacking Unit... 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. AC Power Supply Unit The AC power supply unit operates from 90...
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...-470 unit to provide a redundant power option. See Table 2-5 for RPS LED definition. See Table 2-5 for RPS LED definition. 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. No configuration is connected. Figure 2-11. The...
...-470 unit to provide a redundant power option. See Table 2-5 for RPS LED definition. See Table 2-5 for RPS LED definition. 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. No configuration is connected. Figure 2-11. The...
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...be selected within 15 seconds, the device is reset. Stack members receive a separate Unit ID (3-6). Hardware Description 47 Reset Button The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P switches have five built-in stand-alone mode. If both Unit 1 and Unit 2 are not reset. NOTE: The device does... not automatically detect a stand-alone unit. To select a Unit ID for the Stack Master and members. Ventilation System The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P switches with the PoE feature have a reset button, located on the Unit ID of the Master unit, the third member...
...be selected within 15 seconds, the device is reset. Stack members receive a separate Unit ID (3-6). Hardware Description 47 Reset Button The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P switches have five built-in stand-alone mode. If both Unit 1 and Unit 2 are not reset. NOTE: The device does... not automatically detect a stand-alone unit. To select a Unit ID for the Stack Master and members. Ventilation System The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P switches with the PoE feature have a reset button, located on the Unit ID of the Master unit, the third member...
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... chosen location for rack installation or wall mounting kit • Documentation CD • Product Information Guide Installing the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P 49 Unpacking Package Contents While unpacking the device, ensure that the LEDs on the front panel are illuminated. •...; PoE Models - 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, placed on a...
... chosen location for rack installation or wall mounting kit • Documentation CD • Product Information Guide Installing the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P 49 Unpacking Package Contents While unpacking the device, ensure that the LEDs on the front panel are illuminated. •...; PoE Models - 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, placed on a...
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...that support the SWI. Connecting a Redundant Power Supply (RPS) is optional, but is on devices connected to The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P devices. The Console port is recommended. CAUTION: Disconnect all packing material. 5 Inspect the device and accessories for ...safety information on the back panel. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Unpacking the Device NOTE: Before unpacking the device, inspect ...
...that support the SWI. Connecting a Redundant Power Supply (RPS) is optional, but is on devices connected to The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P devices. The Console port is recommended. CAUTION: Disconnect all packing material. 5 Inspect the device and accessories for ...safety information on the back panel. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Unpacking the Device NOTE: Before unpacking the device, inspect ...