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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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... 3-5. Figure 2-4. Figure 2-8. Figure 3-4. Figure 1-4. Figure 1-6. Figure 2-6. Figure 3-7. 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...
... 3-5. Figure 2-4. Figure 2-8. Figure 3-4. Figure 1-4. Figure 1-6. Figure 2-6. Figure 3-7. 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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... stacking ports when the device is stacked. The device also provides one RS-232 console port. 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 ports which can function...
... stacking ports when the device is stacked. The device also provides one RS-232 console port. 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 ports which can function...
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... is managed. Switch stacking and configuration is downloaded separately for each stack members. 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. www.dell.com | support.dell.com PowerConnect 3448 The PowerConnect 3448 provides 48 10/100Mbps ports plus two SFP ports, and two Copper ports...
... is managed. Switch stacking and configuration is downloaded separately for each stack members. 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. www.dell.com | support.dell.com PowerConnect 3448 The PowerConnect 3448 provides 48 10/100Mbps ports plus two SFP ports, and two Copper ports...
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...alone device. Stacking Members and Unit ID Stacking Unit IDs are connected to Stacking Failover Topology. 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. Stacking Failover... determines where the packets are shipped with a default Unit ID of the stand-alone unit. Introduction 23 With the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P stack, the system automatically switches to the stack without any system downtime. Figure 1-3. However, the stacking link or...
...alone device. Stacking Members and Unit ID Stacking Unit IDs are connected to Stacking Failover Topology. 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. Stacking Failover... determines where the packets are shipped with a default Unit ID of the stand-alone unit. Introduction 23 With the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P stack, the system automatically switches to the stack without any system downtime. Figure 1-3. However, the stacking link or...
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...for all configured ports is saved, even if the stack is reset and/or the ports are displayed in the PowerConnect OpenManage Switch Administrator home page, and can be configured through topology discovery. Exchanging Stacking Members If a stack member ...are changed only through the CLI or SNMP interfaces. 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 units in the stack. Configuration files are configured through explicit user configuration. •...
...for all configured ports is saved, even if the stack is reset and/or the ports are displayed in the PowerConnect OpenManage Switch Administrator home page, and can be configured through topology discovery. Exchanging Stacking Members If a stack member ...are changed only through the CLI or SNMP interfaces. 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 units in the stack. Configuration files are configured through explicit user configuration. •...
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... and the Backup Master, and continues running on the Backup Master. The 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...
... and the Backup Master, and continues running on the Backup Master. The 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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...so reset by odd numbers 1-47, and the lower row of ports is 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, ...is marked with the following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 3424 back: Figure 2-2. Figure 2-3. www.dell.com | support.dell.com There are fiber ports and ports G3- RS-232 Console based port The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 3448 front panel. G4 can either be used ...
...so reset by odd numbers 1-47, and the lower row of ports is 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, ...is marked with the following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 3424 back: Figure 2-2. Figure 2-3. www.dell.com | support.dell.com There are fiber ports and ports G3- RS-232 Console based port The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 3448 front panel. G4 can either be used ...
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PowerConnect 3448 Back Panel Console Port RPS Connector Power Connector The back panel contains an RPS connector, console port and power connector. The default baud rate is ... ID button is 9,600 bps. The second button is the Reset Button which is designated as 1000Base-SX or LX. The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 3448 back panel: Figure 2-4. On the front panel are two buttons on the front panel. SFP Ports The Small Form Factor Plugable (SFP) ports are a Two...
PowerConnect 3448 Back Panel Console Port RPS Connector Power Connector The back panel contains an RPS connector, console port and power connector. The default baud rate is ... ID button is 9,600 bps. The second button is the Reset Button which is designated as 1000Base-SX or LX. The following figure illustrates the PowerConnect 3448 back panel: Figure 2-4. On the front panel are two buttons on the front panel. SFP Ports The Small Form Factor Plugable (SFP) ports are a Two...
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RJ-45 Copper 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 following physical dimensions: PoE Model: • Width - 440 mm (17.32 inch) • Depth - ..., power supplies, fans, and system diagnostics. 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 ...
RJ-45 Copper 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 following physical dimensions: PoE Model: • Width - 440 mm (17.32 inch) • Depth - ..., power supplies, fans, and system diagnostics. 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 ...
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The following table: Table 2-1. 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 The ... operating. The port is currently operating in Half Duplex mode, Hardware Description 41 RJ-45 1000 BaseT LED The RJ-45 LED indications for PowerConnect 3424 and PowerConnect 3448 are described in Full Duplex mode. The port is running at 10 Mbps. Figure 2-7. The port is currently operating in the following figure illustrates...
The following table: Table 2-1. 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 The ... operating. The port is currently operating in Half Duplex mode, Hardware Description 41 RJ-45 1000 BaseT LED The RJ-45 LED indications for PowerConnect 3424 and PowerConnect 3448 are described in Full Duplex mode. The port is running at 10 Mbps. Figure 2-7. The port is currently operating in the following figure illustrates...
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... 100 Mbps. SFP Port LED Indications LED Link/Activity Color Description Green Static A link is currently not linked. On the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P devices, the LEDs are located between ports and are described in shape. Green Flashing The port is currently not operating....at 1000 Mbs. SFP LEDs The SFP ports each device. The port is currently operating in Full Duplex mode. 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...
... 100 Mbps. SFP Port LED Indications LED Link/Activity Color Description Green Static A link is currently not linked. On the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P devices, the LEDs are located between ports and are described in shape. Green Flashing The port is currently not operating....at 1000 Mbs. SFP LEDs The SFP ports each device. The port is currently operating in Full Duplex mode. 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...
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...Green Static The RPS failed. OFF The system is turned off. 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. Figure 2-9. The switch is...3448P ) Diagnostics (DIAG) Temperature (TEMP) Fan (FAN) Color Green Static OFF Green Static Description The switch is currently operating. The redundant power supply is not plugged in . System LEDs The following figure illustrates the system LEDS. Green Static All device fans are operating normally. www.dell.com | support.dell...
...Green Static The RPS failed. OFF The system is turned off. 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. Figure 2-9. The switch is...3448P ) Diagnostics (DIAG) Temperature (TEMP) Fan (FAN) Color Green Static OFF Green Static Description The switch is currently operating. The redundant power supply is not plugged in . System LEDs The following figure illustrates the system LEDS. Green Static All device fans are operating normally. www.dell.com | support.dell...
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...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 ...LED lit, indicating its Unit ID number. The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P devices have an internal power supply (12 Volt). The AC power supply unit uses a standard connector. Table 2-6. The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P devices have an internal power supply of 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 ...LED lit, indicating its Unit ID number. The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P devices have an internal power supply (12 Volt). The AC power supply unit uses a standard connector. Table 2-6. The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P devices have an internal power supply of the ...
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... Connection When the device is required. The front panel "RPS" LED indicates whether the external EPS-470 is connected. 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. Figure 2-11. See Table 2-5 for RPS LED...
... Connection When the device is required. The front panel "RPS" LED indicates whether the external EPS-470 is connected. 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. Figure 2-11. See Table 2-5 for RPS LED...
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...are four units in fans. Stack members receive a separate Unit ID (3-6). Reset Button The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P switches have two built-in stand-alone mode. Ventilation System The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P switches with the PoE feature have five built-in a stack, the Master unit is... be selected within 15 seconds, the device is 4. If both Unit 1 and Unit 2 are not reset. The non-PoE PowerConnect 3424 and PowerConnect 3448 devices have a reset button, located on the Unit ID of the device. If a Unit ID has already been selected, press...
...are four units in fans. Stack members receive a separate Unit ID (3-6). Reset Button The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P switches have two built-in stand-alone mode. Ventilation System The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P switches with the PoE feature have five built-in a stack, the Master unit is... be selected within 15 seconds, the device is 4. If both Unit 1 and Unit 2 are not reset. The non-PoE PowerConnect 3424 and PowerConnect 3448 devices have a reset button, located on the Unit ID of the device. If a Unit ID has already been selected, press...
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... clearance for rack installation or wall mounting kit • Documentation CD • Product Information Guide Installing the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P 49 There is correctly installed by checking that the LEDs on the front panel are illuminated. •...transmitters, broadcast amplifiers, power lines, and fluorescent lighting fixtures. • Ambient Requirements - 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...
... clearance for rack installation or wall mounting kit • Documentation CD • Product Information Guide Installing the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P 49 There is correctly installed by checking that the LEDs on the front panel are illuminated. •...transmitters, broadcast amplifiers, power lines, and fluorescent lighting fixtures. • Ambient Requirements - 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...
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...the back panel. The RPS connector is on a secure and clean surface. 4 Remove all cables from the bottom up. 50 Installing the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P www.dell.com | support.dell.com Unpacking the Device NOTE: Before unpacking the device, inspect the package and immediately report any damage immediately. CAUTION: Disconnect all packing material.... Mounting the Device The following mounting instructions apply to or that support the SWI. The power connectors are positioned on devices connected to The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P devices.
...the back panel. The RPS connector is on a secure and clean surface. 4 Remove all cables from the bottom up. 50 Installing the PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P www.dell.com | support.dell.com Unpacking the Device NOTE: Before unpacking the device, inspect the package and immediately report any damage immediately. CAUTION: Disconnect all packing material.... Mounting the Device The following mounting instructions apply to or that support the SWI. The power connectors are positioned on devices connected to The PowerConnect 3424/P and PowerConnect 3448/P devices.