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... Configuration Handling 14 Rearranging Stacks 15 Replacing Stack Members 15 PowerConnect User Guide Overview 17 Installing the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 17 Using the Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator 17 PowerConnect 3324/3348 CLI Documentation 18 2 Hardware Description PowerConnect 3324/3348 Description 20 PowerConnect 3324/3348 Dimensions 20 PowerConnect 3324/3348 Rear Panel 20 PowerConnect 3324/3348 Components 20 Ports Description 24 Ethernet Port Description...
... Configuration Handling 14 Rearranging Stacks 15 Replacing Stack Members 15 PowerConnect User Guide Overview 17 Installing the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 17 Using the Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator 17 PowerConnect 3324/3348 CLI Documentation 18 2 Hardware Description PowerConnect 3324/3348 Description 20 PowerConnect 3324/3348 Dimensions 20 PowerConnect 3324/3348 Rear Panel 20 PowerConnect 3324/3348 Components 20 Ports Description 24 Ethernet Port Description...
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... to Stacking Units 80 Downloading the Software Sequentially Using the CLI . . . . . 81 Downloading the Software Individually Using the CLI 82 Downloading the Software Via the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator 84 Contents 5
... to Stacking Units 80 Downloading the Software Sequentially Using the CLI . . . . . 81 Downloading the Software Individually Using the CLI 82 Downloading the Software Via the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator 84 Contents 5
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... ports can also operate as stand-alone Layer 2 switching systems. PowerConnect 3324/3348 devices are a single unit. PowerConnect 3324/3348 Stacking Overview PowerConnect 3324/3348 stacking provides multiple device management through which the entire stack is managed. www.dell.com | support.dell.com System Description The Dell™ PowerConnect™ 3324 and 3348 devices are accessed through a single IP address for...
... ports can also operate as stand-alone Layer 2 switching systems. PowerConnect 3324/3348 devices are a single unit. PowerConnect 3324/3348 Stacking Overview PowerConnect 3324/3348 stacking provides multiple device management through which the entire stack is managed. www.dell.com | support.dell.com System Description The Dell™ PowerConnect™ 3324 and 3348 devices are accessed through a single IP address for...
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NOTE: Stack configuration for the stack configuration. If a PowerConnect 3324/3348 stack member is removed from an external TFTP Server. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When the master unit boots or when inserting or removing a stack member, the master unit initiates ...14 Over view Each stack member does not have a separate configuration file. Configuration Handling In a PowerConnect 3324/3348 operative stack, the stack master is written in the Dell OpenManage™ Switch Administrator and can be configured through explicit user configuration. Non-present ports are ...
NOTE: Stack configuration for the stack configuration. If a PowerConnect 3324/3348 stack member is removed from an external TFTP Server. www.dell.com | support.dell.com When the master unit boots or when inserting or removing a stack member, the master unit initiates ...14 Over view Each stack member does not have a separate configuration file. Configuration Handling In a PowerConnect 3324/3348 operative stack, the stack master is written in the Dell OpenManage™ Switch Administrator and can be configured through explicit user configuration. Non-present ports are ...
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... the previous device's configuration for ports 1-24. • Ports 25-48 receive the factory default port configuration. PowerConnect 3348 Replace PowerConnect 3324 16 Over view www.dell.com | support.dell.com PowerConnect 3324 Replaces PowerConnect 3348 • If a PowerConnect 3348 replaces PowerConnect 3348, the new 48 10/100 BaseT ports receive the previous 48 10/100 BaseT port configuration. Ports...
... the previous device's configuration for ports 1-24. • Ports 25-48 receive the factory default port configuration. PowerConnect 3348 Replace PowerConnect 3324 16 Over view www.dell.com | support.dell.com PowerConnect 3324 Replaces PowerConnect 3348 • If a PowerConnect 3348 replaces PowerConnect 3348, the new 48 10/100 BaseT ports receive the previous 48 10/100 BaseT port configuration. Ports...
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... statistics for ports, GVRP, Etherlike, RMON, and interface statistics. Over view 17 PowerConnect User Guide Overview The PowerConnect User Guide is divided into two parts: • About Installing the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch • Using the Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator Installing the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch This section contains the following information about configuring the device using...
... statistics for ports, GVRP, Etherlike, RMON, and interface statistics. Over view 17 PowerConnect User Guide Overview The PowerConnect User Guide is divided into two parts: • About Installing the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch • Using the Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator Installing the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch This section contains the following information about configuring the device using...
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... Documentation In addition to configure the PowerConnect 3324/3348. 18 Over view The PowerConnect 3324/3348 CLI Reference Guide provides information about technical assistance, problems with your order, returning items for repair or credit, and how to contact Dell. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Configuring Quality of Service-Contains information about configuring device Class of...
... Documentation In addition to configure the PowerConnect 3324/3348. 18 Over view The PowerConnect 3324/3348 CLI Reference Guide provides information about technical assistance, problems with your order, returning items for repair or credit, and how to contact Dell. www.dell.com | support.dell.com • Configuring Quality of Service-Contains information about configuring device Class of...
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DC RPS Connector Power Connector RPS - DC Console Port RPS Connector Power Connector PowerConnect 3348 Rear Panel PowerConnect 3324/3348 Components This section describes different PowerConnect 3324/3348 hardware components, and includes the following figure: PowerConnect 3324 Rear Panel RPS - www.dell.com | support.dell.com PowerConnect 3324/3348 Description PowerConnect 3324/3348 Dimensions This device has the following dimensions: • Width-19" •...
DC RPS Connector Power Connector RPS - DC Console Port RPS Connector Power Connector PowerConnect 3348 Rear Panel PowerConnect 3324/3348 Components This section describes different PowerConnect 3324/3348 hardware components, and includes the following figure: PowerConnect 3324 Rear Panel RPS - www.dell.com | support.dell.com PowerConnect 3324/3348 Description PowerConnect 3324/3348 Dimensions This device has the following dimensions: • Width-19" •...
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...the fourth stack member is connected to port G2. Stacking Modules and Connectors PowerConnect 3324/3348 Stacking modules are connected to the lower unit's TX. The top unit's RX is 4. Stack ID Button The PowerConnect 3324/3348 front panel contains a Stack ID button that permits network administrators to...Stack Master is connected to manually select the Stack Master and stack members. Stack members receive a separate Unit ID (2-6). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mode Button The Mode Button toggles between port activity and port duplex settings. The module is not selected within 15 ...
...the fourth stack member is connected to port G2. Stacking Modules and Connectors PowerConnect 3324/3348 Stacking modules are connected to the lower unit's TX. The top unit's RX is 4. Stack ID Button The PowerConnect 3324/3348 front panel contains a Stack ID button that permits network administrators to...Stack Master is connected to manually select the Stack Master and stack members. Stack members receive a separate Unit ID (2-6). www.dell.com | support.dell.com Mode Button The Mode Button toggles between port activity and port duplex settings. The module is not selected within 15 ...
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... following two physical interfaces: • 1000Base-T connectors. • Mini-GBIC (SFP) connectors. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ports Description Ethernet Port Description The PowerConnect 3324 features 24 FE 10BaseT/100BaseTX UTP copper RJ45 ports per unit and 2 combo ports. PowerConnect 3324/3348 supports half and full duplex mode 10/100 M bps speed for Modem support...
... following two physical interfaces: • 1000Base-T connectors. • Mini-GBIC (SFP) connectors. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Ports Description Ethernet Port Description The PowerConnect 3324 features 24 FE 10BaseT/100BaseTX UTP copper RJ45 ports per unit and 2 combo ports. PowerConnect 3324/3348 supports half and full duplex mode 10/100 M bps speed for Modem support...
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...current protection. The maximum ampere ratings are properly grounded. Site Requirements Dell™ PowerConnect™ 3324/3348 series equipment can be adequately secured to prevent it may cause electrical shock. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installation Precautions CAUTION: The rack or cabinet housing the switch..., verify that the power supply is correctly installed. 30 I n s t a llin g t h e Po we rC on n e c t 3324/3348 Sw itc h CAUTION: Ensure the power source circuits are usually printed on the same circuit as explained in an environment where the operating ambient...
...current protection. The maximum ampere ratings are properly grounded. Site Requirements Dell™ PowerConnect™ 3324/3348 series equipment can be adequately secured to prevent it may cause electrical shock. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Installation Precautions CAUTION: The rack or cabinet housing the switch..., verify that the power supply is correctly installed. 30 I n s t a llin g t h e Po we rC on n e c t 3324/3348 Sw itc h CAUTION: Ensure the power source circuits are usually printed on the same circuit as explained in an environment where the operating ambient...
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...t h e Po we rC on n e c t 3324/3348 Sw itc h Installing PowerConnect 3324/3348: 1 Ground yourself by the PowerConnect 3324/3348 supplier). When securing, fasten the lower pair of screws before mounting the PowerConnect 3324/3348 switch in a rack or cabinet. For information about contacting Dell, see "Getting Help". Ensure that the weight of the... unit is not installed on a rack. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Inspect the product for the rack-mounting bracket on the other side of PowerConnect 3324/3348. 6 Insert the unit into the rack-mounting holes and tighten with...
...t h e Po we rC on n e c t 3324/3348 Sw itc h Installing PowerConnect 3324/3348: 1 Ground yourself by the PowerConnect 3324/3348 supplier). When securing, fasten the lower pair of screws before mounting the PowerConnect 3324/3348 switch in a rack or cabinet. For information about contacting Dell, see "Getting Help". Ensure that the weight of the... unit is not installed on a rack. www.dell.com | support.dell.com 6 Inspect the product for the rack-mounting bracket on the other side of PowerConnect 3324/3348. 6 Insert the unit into the rack-mounting holes and tighten with...
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connected Stack For more information on n e c t 3324/3348 Sw itc h The PowerConnect 3324/3348 is supplied with power from: • AC power supply source. • An optional PowerConnect RPS-600 redundant power supply. • Both AC and DC sources. 34 I n s t a llin g t h e Po we rC on configuring stacks, see "Configuring Stacking". Connecting the PowerConnect 3324/3348 to a Power Supply The following section contains instruction for connecting the PowerConnect 3324/3348 to a AC power connection.
www.dell.com | support.dell.com Connected Stack For more information on n e c t 3324/3348 Sw itc h The PowerConnect 3324/3348 is supplied with power from: • AC power supply source. • An optional PowerConnect RPS-600 redundant power supply. • Both AC and DC sources. 34 I n s t a llin g t h e Po we rC on configuring stacks, see "Configuring Stacking". Connecting the PowerConnect 3324/3348 to a Power Supply The following section contains instruction for connecting the PowerConnect 3324/3348 to a AC power connection.
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com The following figure illustrates the DB-9 connector. DB-9 Serial Cable Pin Use 1 Unused 2 TXD 3 RXD 4 Unused 5 GND 6 Unused 7 CTS 8 RTS 9 Unused DB-9 Pin Number Allocation Cable Connections This section describes how to connect the various cables to the PowerConnect 3324/3348 device. 38 I n s t a llin g t h e Po we rC on n e c t 3324/3348 Sw itc h
www.dell.com | support.dell.com The following figure illustrates the DB-9 connector. DB-9 Serial Cable Pin Use 1 Unused 2 TXD 3 RXD 4 Unused 5 GND 6 Unused 7 CTS 8 RTS 9 Unused DB-9 Pin Number Allocation Cable Connections This section describes how to connect the various cables to the PowerConnect 3324/3348 device. 38 I n s t a llin g t h e Po we rC on n e c t 3324/3348 Sw itc h
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General Configuration Information Dell™ PowerConnect™ 3324/3348 is performed. Auto-negotiation is performed completely within the physical layers during link initiation, without any additional overhead to significant frame loss. ... may lead to either the MAC or higher protocol layers. NOTICE: If the station on the other special functions which can support. Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 43 This automatically configures both devices to take maximum advantage of their abilities. • Acknowledge receipt and understanding of the common modes...
General Configuration Information Dell™ PowerConnect™ 3324/3348 is performed. Auto-negotiation is performed completely within the physical layers during link initiation, without any additional overhead to significant frame loss. ... may lead to either the MAC or higher protocol layers. NOTICE: If the station on the other special functions which can support. Configuring the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch 43 This automatically configures both devices to take maximum advantage of their abilities. • Acknowledge receipt and understanding of the common modes...
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...time the device is initialized. If POST passes successfully, the code is an example of the unit. • Assigned IP address for PowerConnect 3324/3348 for downloading embedded software and configuring the device: • ASCII terminal (or emulation) connected to the Serial port in power-on ...with Telnet, SSH, etc. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Other Configuration Requirements The following screen is decompressed into the RAM memory. The POST messages are displayed on the terminal and ...
...time the device is initialized. If POST passes successfully, the code is an example of the unit. • Assigned IP address for PowerConnect 3324/3348 for downloading embedded software and configuring the device: • ASCII terminal (or emulation) connected to the Serial port in power-on ...with Telnet, SSH, etc. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Other Configuration Requirements The following screen is decompressed into the RAM memory. The POST messages are displayed on the terminal and ...
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...1 Open a web browser. 2 Enter the device IP address/home.htm in the address bar and press . NOTE: The PowerConnect 3324/3348 can be configured without a password being entered. Understanding the Interface The Switch Administrator home page contains the following views: ... www.dell.com | support.dell.com Starting the Switch Administrator The Dell™ PowerConnect™ 3324/3348 Dell OpenManage™ Switch Administrator can be accessed from any PC with a web browser. A login window displays. Passwords are both case sensitive and alpha-numeric. 4 Click OK. PowerConnect 3324/3348...
...1 Open a web browser. 2 Enter the device IP address/home.htm in the address bar and press . NOTE: The PowerConnect 3324/3348 can be configured without a password being entered. Understanding the Interface The Switch Administrator home page contains the following views: ... www.dell.com | support.dell.com Starting the Switch Administrator The Dell™ PowerConnect™ 3324/3348 Dell OpenManage™ Switch Administrator can be accessed from any PC with a web browser. A login window displays. Passwords are both case sensitive and alpha-numeric. 4 Click OK. PowerConnect 3324/3348...
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The Network Security page opens. 190 Configuring Switch Infor mation Switch Page Configuring Network Security Dell™ PowerConnect™ 3324/3348 allows network managers to set network security through both Access Control Lists and Locked Ports. www.dell.com | support.dell.com This section provides all system operation and general information for configuring network security, ports, Address tables, GARP, VLANs, Spanning Tree, Port Aggregation, and Multicast Support. To open the Network Security page: • Select Switch > Network Security.
The Network Security page opens. 190 Configuring Switch Infor mation Switch Page Configuring Network Security Dell™ PowerConnect™ 3324/3348 allows network managers to set network security through both Access Control Lists and Locked Ports. www.dell.com | support.dell.com This section provides all system operation and general information for configuring network security, ports, Address tables, GARP, VLANs, Spanning Tree, Port Aggregation, and Multicast Support. To open the Network Security page: • Select Switch > Network Security.
Release Notes
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.... This document may be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to improve reliability, functionality or design. Dell™ PowerConnect™ 3324/3348 PowerConnect 3324/3348 Release Notes Date: January 2004 System Firmware Version 1.1.0.42 Information in this document to refer to either the...in part, be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo and PowerConnect are registered trademarks and Celeron is subject to change without the prior written consent of Dell Inc; Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Dell. Dell Inc disclaims any electronic medium or machine-...
.... This document may be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to improve reliability, functionality or design. Dell™ PowerConnect™ 3324/3348 PowerConnect 3324/3348 Release Notes Date: January 2004 System Firmware Version 1.1.0.42 Information in this document to refer to either the...in part, be used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo and PowerConnect are registered trademarks and Celeron is subject to change without the prior written consent of Dell Inc; Intel and Pentium are trademarks of Dell. Dell Inc disclaims any electronic medium or machine-...
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... software. Note: Network Manager Versions 1.0.0.71 and 1.0.0.73 do not support the discovery of the first software release; In order to the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Getting Started Guide for the Dell PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch system, firmware version 1.0.0.52. Version Numbering Convention Version number Description 332448 1 0 1 42 Four part version number Denotes the build number...
... software. Note: Network Manager Versions 1.0.0.71 and 1.0.0.73 do not support the discovery of the first software release; In order to the PowerConnect 3324/3348 Getting Started Guide for the Dell PowerConnect 3324/3348 Switch system, firmware version 1.0.0.52. Version Numbering Convention Version number Description 332448 1 0 1 42 Four part version number Denotes the build number...