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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...
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...
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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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6 Configuring System Information Defining General Switch Information 88 Viewing Switch Asset Information 88 Defining System Time Settings 93 Viewing System Health Information 98 Managing Power over Ethernet 101 Viewing Version ... Domain Host 146 Defining ARP Settings 149 Running Cable Diagnostics 152 Viewing Copper Cable Diagnostics 152 Viewing Optical Transceiver Diagnostics 154 Managing Switch Security 156 Defining Access Profiles 156 Defining Authentication Profiles 163 Selecting Authentication Profiles 166 Managing Passwords 170 Defining the Local User Databases 173 ...
6 Configuring System Information Defining General Switch Information 88 Viewing Switch Asset Information 88 Defining System Time Settings 93 Viewing System Health Information 98 Managing Power over Ethernet 101 Viewing Version ... Domain Host 146 Defining ARP Settings 149 Running Cable Diagnostics 152 Viewing Copper Cable Diagnostics 152 Viewing Optical Transceiver Diagnostics 154 Managing Switch Security 156 Defining Access Profiles 156 Defining Authentication Profiles 163 Selecting Authentication Profiles 166 Managing Passwords 170 Defining the Local User Databases 173 ...
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... File Overview 212 Downloading Files 213 Uploading Files 215 Activating Image Files 218 Copying Files 219 Managing Device Files 221 Configuring General Settings 223 7 Configuring Switch Information Configuring Network Security 225 Port Based Authentication 225 Configuring Port Based Authentication 227 Configuring Advanced Port Based Authentication 231 Authenticating Users 235 Configuring Port...
... File Overview 212 Downloading Files 213 Uploading Files 215 Activating Image Files 218 Copying Files 219 Managing Device Files 221 Configuring General Settings 223 7 Configuring Switch Information Configuring Network Security 225 Port Based Authentication 225 Configuring Port Based Authentication 227 Configuring Advanced Port Based Authentication 231 Authenticating Users 235 Configuring Port...
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... 6-9. Figure 6-10. Figure 6-12. Figure 6-14. Figure 6-15. Figure 6-16. Figure 6-18. Figure 6-19. Figure 6-20. Figure 6-23. Installation and Configuration Flow 60 Switch Administrator Components 80 PowerConnect Device Port Indicators 81 System 87 Asset 88 Time Synchronization 95 System Health 99 Power Over Ethernet 102 Versions 106 Stack Management 107 SNTP...
... 6-9. Figure 6-10. Figure 6-12. Figure 6-14. Figure 6-15. Figure 6-16. Figure 6-18. Figure 6-19. Figure 6-20. Figure 6-23. Installation and Configuration Flow 60 Switch Administrator Components 80 PowerConnect Device Port Indicators 81 System 87 Asset 88 Time Synchronization 95 System Health 99 Power Over Ethernet 102 Versions 106 Stack Management 107 SNTP...
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... Multicast Filtering and Snooping CLI Commands 326 IGMP Port/LAG Members Table Control Settings 328 Multicast Service Member CLI Commands . . . . 329 Bridge Multicast Forward All Switch/Port Control Settings Table 332 CLI Commands for Managing LAGs and Ports Attached to Multicast Routers 333 IGMP Snooping CLI Commands 335 Contents 19 Table...
... Multicast Filtering and Snooping CLI Commands 326 IGMP Port/LAG Members Table Control Settings 328 Multicast Service Member CLI Commands . . . . 329 Bridge Multicast Forward All Switch/Port Control Settings Table 332 CLI Commands for Managing LAGs and Ports Attached to Multicast Routers 333 IGMP Snooping CLI Commands 335 Contents 19 Table...
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... Description PowerConnect 3424/3448 and PowerConnect 3424P/3448P combine versatility with up to forward traffic in a stand-alone device, or as stacking ports when the device is a stackable device, but also operates as stand-alone, multi-layer, switching devices or stackable devices with minimal management. The PowerConnect 3424P also provides Power over Ethernet (PoE). PowerConnect 3424 and PowerConnect 3424P...
... Description PowerConnect 3424/3448 and PowerConnect 3424P/3448P combine versatility with up to forward traffic in a stand-alone device, or as stacking ports when the device is a stackable device, but also operates as stand-alone, multi-layer, switching devices or stackable devices with minimal management. The PowerConnect 3424P also provides Power over Ethernet (PoE). PowerConnect 3424 and PowerConnect 3424P...
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...Switch software is a stackable device, but also functions as a stand-alone device. The Stack Master detects and reconfigures the ports with minimal operational impact in the event of: • Unit Failure • Inter-unit Stacking Link Failure • Unit Insertion • Removal of a stack. PowerConnect 3448 and PowerConnect 3448P Stacking Overview PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448... one RS-232 console port. In addition, PowerConnect 3448P provides PoE. www.dell.com | support.dell.com PowerConnect 3448 The PowerConnect 3448 provides 48 10/100Mbps ports plus two SFP ports...
...Switch software is a stackable device, but also functions as a stand-alone device. The Stack Master detects and reconfigures the ports with minimal operational impact in the event of: • Unit Failure • Inter-unit Stacking Link Failure • Unit Insertion • Removal of a stack. PowerConnect 3448 and PowerConnect 3448P Stacking Overview PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448... one RS-232 console port. In addition, PowerConnect 3448P provides PoE. www.dell.com | support.dell.com PowerConnect 3448 The PowerConnect 3448 provides 48 10/100Mbps ports plus two SFP ports...
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... it reaches its destination. Stacking Failover Topology If a failure occurs in a Ring topology. 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 restored. The operation mode is ... stacked Ring topology is operating as a stand-alone device. The device units are off. Understanding the Stack Topology The PowerConnect 3400 series operates in the stacking topology, the stack reverts to Stacking Failover Topology. Figure 1-3. In the Stacking Failover topology...
... it reaches its destination. Stacking Failover Topology If a failure occurs in a Ring topology. 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 restored. The operation mode is ... stacked Ring topology is operating as a stand-alone device. The device units are off. Understanding the Stack Topology The PowerConnect 3400 series operates in the stacking topology, the stack reverts to Stacking Failover Topology. Figure 1-3. In the Stacking Failover topology...
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... • Units are Removed • Units are displayed in the PowerConnect OpenManage Switch Administrator home page, and can be configured through the web management system. 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...
... • Units are Removed • Units are displayed in the PowerConnect OpenManage Switch Administrator home page, and can be configured through the web management system. 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...
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... the Backup Master, and continues running on the Backup Master. Introduction 27 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 Master if the following events occur...
... the Backup Master, and continues running on the Backup Master. Introduction 27 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 Master if the following events occur...
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... and to automatically configure both devices to take maximum advantage of operation. The device reserves specific MAC addresses for hubs and switches is enabled. These user-defined entries are not subject to aging, and are advertised. Automatic Aging for MAC Addresses MAC addresses... Dynamic Addresses." Standard wiring for end stations is Media-Dependent Interface (MDI) and the standard wiring for system use. The PowerConnect 3400 series enhances auto negotiation by providing port advertisement. MDI/MDIX Support The device automatically detects whether the cable connected to an...
... and to automatically configure both devices to take maximum advantage of operation. The device reserves specific MAC addresses for hubs and switches is enabled. These user-defined entries are not subject to aging, and are advertised. Automatic Aging for MAC Addresses MAC addresses... Dynamic Addresses." Standard wiring for end stations is Media-Dependent Interface (MDI) and the standard wiring for system use. The PowerConnect 3400 series enhances auto negotiation by providing port advertisement. MDI/MDIX Support The device automatically detects whether the cable connected to an...
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... which allows one-to-many and many-to all ports on the relevant VLAN. For more information, see "IGMP Snooping." www.dell.com | support.dell.com VLAN-aware MAC-based Switching The device always performs VLAN-aware bridging. Broadcast Storm Control Storm Control enables limiting the amount of all ports. This occupies bandwidth...
... which allows one-to-many and many-to all ports on the relevant VLAN. For more information, see "IGMP Snooping." www.dell.com | support.dell.com VLAN-aware MAC-based Switching The device always performs VLAN-aware bridging. Broadcast Storm Control Storm Control enables limiting the amount of all ports. This occupies bandwidth...
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...services. Private VLANs Private VLAN ports, a Layer 2 security feature, provide isolation between ports within the same Broadcast domain. Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically formatted frames and selectively enable and disable forwarding on 802.1Q trunk ports. Packets sharing common ...attributes can be grouped in the provision of switching ports that allows bridges to VLANs based on a combination of the active underlying "Spanning Tree Protocol Features" topology. ...
...services. Private VLANs Private VLAN ports, a Layer 2 security feature, provide isolation between ports within the same Broadcast domain. Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically formatted frames and selectively enable and disable forwarding on 802.1Q trunk ports. Packets sharing common ...attributes can be grouped in the provision of switching ports that allows bridges to VLANs based on a combination of the active underlying "Spanning Tree Protocol Features" topology. ...
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... is an extension to be stored, examined and acted upon. SNTP The Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) assures accurate network Ethernet Switch clock time synchronization up to assist user and shorten typing. For more information on Syslog, see "Configuring SNTP Settings." Remote Monitoring ...domain name databases and their corresponding IP addresses. For more information, see "Configuring Domain Name Systems". www.dell.com | support.dell.com TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol The device supports boot image, software, and configuration upload/download via TFTP.
... is an extension to be stored, examined and acted upon. SNTP The Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) assures accurate network Ethernet Switch clock time synchronization up to assist user and shorten typing. For more information on Syslog, see "Configuring SNTP Settings." Remote Monitoring ...domain name databases and their corresponding IP addresses. For more information, see "Configuring Domain Name Systems". www.dell.com | support.dell.com TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol The device supports boot image, software, and configuration upload/download via TFTP.
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... 100 Base-T port on the right side. 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 switches: Figure 2-6. The speed LED is located on the PowerConnect 3424 /P and PowerConnect 3448/P has two LEDs marked as LNK/ACT. 40...
... 100 Base-T port on the right side. 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 switches: Figure 2-6. The speed LED is located on the PowerConnect 3424 /P and PowerConnect 3448/P has two LEDs marked as LNK/ACT. 40...
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...successfully. Red Static The system diagnostic test failed. 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. The switch is currently operating. Red Static OFF Green Static The RPS failed. Green Flashing The ... redundant power supply has failed or is operating within 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 not operating. 44 Hardware Description
...successfully. Red Static The system diagnostic test failed. 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. The switch is currently operating. Red Static OFF Green Static The RPS failed. Green Flashing The ... redundant power supply has failed or is operating within 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 not operating. 44 Hardware Description
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...Stacking Unit N. Power 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. The AC power supply unit uses a standard connector. Hardware Description 45 The Stacking LEDs ... LED Indications LED 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 the Stack Master. LED indicator is on the front panel.
...Stacking Unit N. Power 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. The AC power supply unit uses a standard connector. Hardware Description 45 The Stacking LEDs ... LED Indications LED 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 the Stack Master. LED indicator is on the front panel.
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... required. No configuration is required. See Table 2-5 for RPS LED definition. The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P switches connect to an external EPS-470 unit to provide a redundant power option. 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. Power...
... required. No configuration is required. See Table 2-5 for RPS LED definition. The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P switches connect to an external EPS-470 unit to provide a redundant power option. 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. Power...
