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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 Exchanging Stacking Members 25 Switching from the Stack Master to the Backup Stack Master. . . . . . 27 Features Overview...
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 Exchanging Stacking Members 25 Switching from the Stack Master to the Backup Stack Master. . . . . . 27 Features Overview...
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...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 51 Installing the Device on a Wall 52 Connecting to a Terminal 53 Connecting a Device to a Power Supply 54 Installing a Stack 54 Overview 54 Stacking PowerConnect 3400 Series Switches...
...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 51 Installing the Device on a Wall 52 Connecting to a Terminal 53 Connecting a Device to a Power Supply 54 Installing a Stack 54 Overview 54 Stacking PowerConnect 3400 Series Switches...
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4 Configuring PowerConnect 3424/P and 3448/P Configuration Procedures 59 Booting the Switch 60 Initial Configuration 61 Advanced Configuration 65 Retrieving an IP Address From a DHCP Server 65 Receiving an IP Address From a BOOTP ... 76 Auto-Negotiation 76 MDI/MDIX 76 Flow Control 76 Back Pressure 76 Switching Port Default Settings 77 5 Using Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator Starting the Application 79 Understanding the Interface 79 Device Representation 81 Using the Switch Administrator Buttons 82 Information Buttons 82 Device Management Buttons 82 Field Definitions 83...
4 Configuring PowerConnect 3424/P and 3448/P Configuration Procedures 59 Booting the Switch 60 Initial Configuration 61 Advanced Configuration 65 Retrieving an IP Address From a DHCP Server 65 Receiving an IP Address From a BOOTP ... 76 Auto-Negotiation 76 MDI/MDIX 76 Flow Control 76 Back Pressure 76 Switching Port Default Settings 77 5 Using Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator Starting the Application 79 Understanding the Interface 79 Device Representation 81 Using the Switch Administrator Buttons 82 Information Buttons 82 Device Management Buttons 82 Field Definitions 83...
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.../3448 and PowerConnect 3424P/3448P are stackable, advanced multi-layer devices. The PowerConnect 3424P is stacked. The PowerConnect 3424 is stacked. PowerConnect units can be used to forward traffic in a stand-alone device, or as stand-alone, multi-layer, switching devices or stackable devices with minimal management. PowerConnect 3424P The PowerConnect 3424P provides 24 10/100Mbps ports plus two...
.../3448 and PowerConnect 3424P/3448P are stackable, advanced multi-layer devices. The PowerConnect 3424P is stacked. The PowerConnect 3424 is stacked. PowerConnect units can be used to forward traffic in a stand-alone device, or as stand-alone, multi-layer, switching devices or stackable devices with minimal management. PowerConnect 3424P The PowerConnect 3424P provides 24 10/100Mbps ports plus two...
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... a single point as the Backup Master. PowerConnect 3448 and PowerConnect 3448P Stacking Overview PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P stacking provides multiple switch management through which can be running the same software version. Switch stacking and configuration is a stackable device, but...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 PowerConnect 3448 is maintained by the Stack Master. PowerConnect 3448P The PowerConnect 3448P provides...
... a single point as the Backup Master. PowerConnect 3448 and PowerConnect 3448P Stacking Overview PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P stacking provides multiple switch management through which can be running the same software version. Switch stacking and configuration is a stackable device, but...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 PowerConnect 3448 is maintained by the Stack Master. PowerConnect 3448P The PowerConnect 3448P provides...
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Understanding the Stack Topology The PowerConnect 3400 series operates in a chain formation. The system discovers the optimal path on which it reaches its destination. However, the stacking link or stacking ... nonfunctional, or a link is required. The operation mode is operating as a stand-alone device. A stacked Ring topology is restored. With the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P stack, the system automatically switches to ensure the stacking integrity. After the stacking issues are sent. The Stack Master determines where the packets are resolved, the device...
Understanding the Stack Topology The PowerConnect 3400 series operates in a chain formation. The system discovers the optimal path on which it reaches its destination. However, the stacking link or stacking ... nonfunctional, or a link is required. The operation mode is operating as a stand-alone device. A stacked Ring topology is restored. With the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P stack, the system automatically switches to ensure the stacking integrity. After the stacking issues are sent. The Stack Master determines where the packets are resolved, the device...
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... the relevant port configuration is applied to the new stack member. Configuration files are displayed in the PowerConnect OpenManage Switch Administrator home page, and can be configured through explicit user configuration. Only ports which are physically present... is applied to the inserted stack member. 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:...
... the relevant port configuration is applied to the new stack member. Configuration files are displayed in the PowerConnect OpenManage Switch Administrator home page, and can be configured through explicit user configuration. Only ports which are physically present... is applied to the inserted stack member. 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:...
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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 Master if the following events occur: • The Stack ... soft switchover is synchronized between the Stack Master and the Backup Master results in a limited service loss. Introduction 27 The running on the 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. Any dynamic tables...
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 Master if the following events occur: • The Stack ... soft switchover is synchronized between the Stack Master and the Backup Master results in a limited service loss. Introduction 27 The running on the 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. Any dynamic tables...
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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 speed LED is located on the right side. The following ...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. 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 PowerConnect 3424 /P and PowerConnect 3448/P has two LEDs marked as LNK/ACT. 40 Hardware Description The speed LED is located on the right side. The following ...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. Port LEDs Each 10/100/1000 Base-T port and 10/100 Base-T port has two LEDs.
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...(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 switch is currently operating. Red Static OFF Green Static The RPS ... /P and 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. www.dell.com | support.dell.com System LEDs The system LEDs ...
...(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 switch is currently operating. Red Static OFF Green Static The RPS ... /P and 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. www.dell.com | support.dell.com System LEDs The system LEDs ...
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... Color All Stacking LEDs OFF Stacking LED 1-6 (S1-S6) Green Static OFF Stacking Master LED Green Static OFF Description The switch is not designated as Stacking Unit N. The device is currently a stand-alone device. AC Power Supply Unit The AC power... (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. If either the Stack Master or Backup Master. The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P devices have an internal power supply (12 Volt...
... Color All Stacking LEDs OFF Stacking LED 1-6 (S1-S6) Green Static OFF Stacking Master LED Green Static OFF Description The switch is not designated as Stacking Unit N. The device is currently a stand-alone device. AC Power Supply Unit The AC power... (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. If either the Stack Master or Backup Master. The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P devices have an internal power supply (12 Volt...
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...-600 is required. The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P switches connect to an external EPS-470 unit to a different power source, the probability of failure in the event of a power outage decreases. 46 Hardware Description No configuration is connected. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DC Power Supply Unit The PowerConnect 3424 and PowerConnect 3448 switches connect to an external...
...-600 is required. The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P switches connect to an external EPS-470 unit to a different power source, the probability of failure in the event of a power outage decreases. 46 Hardware Description No configuration is connected. www.dell.com | support.dell.com DC Power Supply Unit The PowerConnect 3424 and PowerConnect 3448 switches connect to an external...
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... a Unit ID has already been selected, press the Stack ID button several times until no stacking LED is reset. Reset Button The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P switches have two built-in a stack, the Master unit is either 1 or 2, the backup Master is either 1 or 2 depending on... members receive a separate Unit ID (3-6). If the Master device is reset, the entire stack is lit. Ventilation System The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P switches with the PoE feature have five built-in stand-alone mode. Hardware Description 47 If the Stack Master is not elected functions...
... a Unit ID has already been selected, press the Stack ID button several times until no stacking LED is reset. Reset Button The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P switches have two built-in a stack, the Master unit is either 1 or 2, the backup Master is either 1 or 2 depending on... members receive a separate Unit ID (3-6). If the Master device is reset, the entire stack is lit. Ventilation System The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P switches with the PoE feature have five built-in stand-alone mode. Hardware Description 47 If the Stack Master is not elected functions...
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... is adequate frontal clearance for cabling, power connections, and ventilation. • Cabling - 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... Device/Switch • AC power cable • RS-232 crossover cable • Self-adhesive rubber pads • Rack-mount kit for rack installation or wall mounting kit • Documentation CD • Product Information Guide Installing the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P 49...
... is adequate frontal clearance for cabling, power connections, and ventilation. • Cabling - 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... Device/Switch • AC power cable • RS-232 crossover cable • Self-adhesive rubber pads • Rack-mount kit for rack installation or wall mounting kit • Documentation CD • Product Information Guide Installing the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P 49...
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Figure 3-4. Stacking PowerConnect 3400 Series Switches Each PowerConnect 3400 series stack contains a single Master ... Device". Back-Panel Power Connector Console Port RPS Connector Power Connector PowerConnect 3424/3448 Rear View Console Port EPS Connector PowerConnect 3424P/3448P Rear View Power Connector After connecting the device to a power source...considered stacking Members. 54 Installing the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P NOTE: Do not connect the power cable to a grounded AC outlet at this time. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a Device to a...
Figure 3-4. Stacking PowerConnect 3400 Series Switches Each PowerConnect 3400 series stack contains a single Master ... Device". Back-Panel Power Connector Console Port RPS Connector Power Connector PowerConnect 3424/3448 Rear View Console Port EPS Connector PowerConnect 3424P/3448P Rear View Power Connector After connecting the device to a power source...considered stacking Members. 54 Installing the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P NOTE: Do not connect the power cable to a grounded AC outlet at this time. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connecting a Device to a...
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.... Repeat this process until all devices are not displayed in the stack. Stack unit identification is because the ports receive a different index for stacking. PowerConnect 3400 series switches use the RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports (G3 and G4) for stacking. Figure 3-5. To stack the devices together, insert a standard Category 5 cable into port... G3 and G4 are connected. This is performed on the device. The effect is of the device immediately below it in the EWS. Installing the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P 55
.... Repeat this process until all devices are not displayed in the stack. Stack unit identification is because the ports receive a different index for stacking. PowerConnect 3400 series switches use the RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports (G3 and G4) for stacking. Figure 3-5. To stack the devices together, insert a standard Category 5 cable into port... G3 and G4 are connected. This is performed on the device. The effect is of the device immediately below it in the EWS. Installing the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P 55
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If a critical problem is loaded into RAM. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 4-1. If POST passes successfully, a valid executable ...Configuration: IP Address from DHCP, IP address from bootp, Security Management Advanced Device Installation Booting the Switch When the power is fully operational before completely booting. Installation and Configuration Flow Connect Device and ...from flash to determine if the device is turned on with the local terminal already connected, the switch goes through power-on the terminal and indicate test success or failure. POST messages are displayed ...
If a critical problem is loaded into RAM. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Figure 4-1. If POST passes successfully, a valid executable ...Configuration: IP Address from DHCP, IP address from bootp, Security Management Advanced Device Installation Booting the Switch When the power is fully operational before completely booting. Installation and Configuration Flow Connect Device and ...from flash to determine if the device is turned on with the local terminal already connected, the switch goes through power-on the terminal and indicate test success or failure. POST messages are displayed ...
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... to Dell Easy Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard guides you through the initial switch configuration, and gets you through the device CLI mode. You can skip the Setup Wizard, and manually configure the device through the initial switch configuration, and gets the system up and running as quickly as possible. Configuring PowerConnect 3424/P and 3448...
... to Dell Easy Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard guides you through the initial switch configuration, and gets you through the device CLI mode. You can skip the Setup Wizard, and manually configure the device through the initial switch configuration, and gets the system up and running as quickly as possible. Configuring PowerConnect 3424/P and 3448...
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... within 60 seconds? (Y/N)[Y]Y You can exit the Setup Wizard at any time by default. To add a management station: 62 Configuring PowerConnect 3424/P and 3448/P NOTE: If there is displayed: To setup the SNMP management account you accept the default. NOTE: You can exit the Setup ...a default answer; If there is not setup for Dell Network Manager) you like to setup the SNMP management interface now? (Y/N)[Y]Y Enter [N] to skip to continue the Setup Wizard. Would you like to access the switch. To manage the switch using the default system configuration. If you enter ...
... within 60 seconds? (Y/N)[Y]Y You can exit the Setup Wizard at any time by default. To add a management station: 62 Configuring PowerConnect 3424/P and 3448/P NOTE: If there is displayed: To setup the SNMP management account you accept the default. NOTE: You can exit the Setup ...a default answer; If there is not setup for Dell Network Manager) you like to setup the SNMP management interface now? (Y/N)[Y]Y Enter [N] to skip to continue the Setup Wizard. Would you like to access the switch. To manage the switch using the default system configuration. If you enter ...
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... the Privileged EXEC mode: console# console# configure console(config)# exit console# For a complete list of the CLI modes, see the Dell™ PowerConnect™3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P CLI Guide. 86 Using Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator To access Global Configuration mode, at the command prompt. The Global Configuration mode displays as the device host name followed...
... the Privileged EXEC mode: console# console# configure console(config)# exit console# For a complete list of the CLI modes, see the Dell™ PowerConnect™3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P CLI Guide. 86 Using Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator To access Global Configuration mode, at the command prompt. The Global Configuration mode displays as the device host name followed...