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... High Port Count 56 Single IP Management 56 Automatic Firmware Upgrade for New Stack Members 56 Stacking Compatibility with the PowerConnect M6348 56 Master Failover with Transparent Transition . . . . 57 Nonstop Forwarding on the Stack 57 Hot Add/Delete and Firmware Synchronization 57 Security Features 57 Configurable Access and Authentication Profiles 57 Password-Protected Management...
... High Port Count 56 Single IP Management 56 Automatic Firmware Upgrade for New Stack Members 56 Stacking Compatibility with the PowerConnect M6348 56 Master Failover with Transparent Transition . . . . 57 Nonstop Forwarding on the Stack 57 Hot Add/Delete and Firmware Synchronization 57 Security Features 57 Configurable Access and Authentication Profiles 57 Password-Protected Management...
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Out-of-Band Management Port 85 USB Port 85 Reset Button 86 Port and System LEDs 86 Stack Master LED and Stack Number Display . . . 86 PowerConnect 7000 Series Back Panel 87 Expansion Slots for Plug-in Modules 88 Power Supplies 89 Ventilation System 90 ...Locator LED 90 LED Definitions 91 Port LEDs 91 Module LEDs 93 System LEDs 95 4 Using Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator 97 About Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator. ...
Out-of-Band Management Port 85 USB Port 85 Reset Button 86 Port and System LEDs 86 Stack Master LED and Stack Number Display . . . 86 PowerConnect 7000 Series Back Panel 87 Expansion Slots for Plug-in Modules 88 Power Supplies 89 Ventilation System 90 ...Locator LED 90 LED Definitions 91 Port LEDs 91 Module LEDs 93 System LEDs 95 4 Using Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator 97 About Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator. ...
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... Network Information Configuration Example 132 8 Managing a Switch Stack 135 Stacking Overview 135 PowerConnect 7000 Series and M6348 Stacking Compatibility 137 How is the Management Unit Selected? . . . . . 137 Adding a Switch to the Stack 138 Removing a Switch from the Stack 139 How is the Firmware Updated on the Stack?. . . 140 What is Stacking Standby 140 What is Nonstop Forwarding 140...
... Network Information Configuration Example 132 8 Managing a Switch Stack 135 Stacking Overview 135 PowerConnect 7000 Series and M6348 Stacking Compatibility 137 How is the Management Unit Selected? . . . . . 137 Adding a Switch to the Stack 138 Removing a Switch from the Stack 139 How is the Firmware Updated on the Stack?. . . 140 What is Stacking Standby 140 What is Nonstop Forwarding 140...
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... Considerations 144 Why is Stacking Needed 144 Default Stacking Values 145 Managing and Monitoring the Stack (Web 146 Unit Configuration 146 Stack Summary 148 Stack Firmware Synchronization 149 Supported Switches 150 Stack Port Summary 151 Stack Port Counters 152 Stack Port Diagnostics 152 NSF Summary 153 Checkpoint Statistics 154 Managing the Stack (CLI 155 Configuring Stack Member and NSF Settings...
... Considerations 144 Why is Stacking Needed 144 Default Stacking Values 145 Managing and Monitoring the Stack (Web 146 Unit Configuration 146 Stack Summary 148 Stack Firmware Synchronization 149 Supported Switches 150 Stack Port Summary 151 Stack Port Counters 152 Stack Port Diagnostics 152 NSF Summary 153 Checkpoint Statistics 154 Managing the Stack (CLI 155 Configuring Stack Member and NSF Settings...
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... 837 How Is the Address Table Populated 837 What Information Is in the MAC Address Table 838 How Is the MAC Address Table Maintained Across a Stack 838 Default MAC Address Table Values 838 Managing the MAC Address Table (Web 839 Static Address Table 839 Dynamic Address Table 841 Managing the MAC...
... 837 How Is the Address Table Populated 837 What Information Is in the MAC Address Table 838 How Is the MAC Address Table Maintained Across a Stack 838 Default MAC Address Table Values 838 Managing the MAC Address Table (Web 839 Static Address Table 839 Dynamic Address Table 841 Managing the MAC...
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.... • High availability with hot swappable stack members. These switches include the following features: • 1U form factor, rack-mountable chassis design. • Support for all data-communication requirements for network administrators in the Dell PowerConnect 7000 Series are stackable Layer 2 and 3 switches that extend the Dell PowerConnect LAN switching product range. About This Document...
.... • High availability with hot swappable stack members. These switches include the following features: • 1U form factor, rack-mountable chassis design. • Support for all data-communication requirements for network administrators in the Dell PowerConnect 7000 Series are stackable Layer 2 and 3 switches that extend the Dell PowerConnect LAN switching product range. About This Document...
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... This section describes the switch user-configurable software features. NOTE: Before proceeding, read the release notes for this section include: • System Management Features • Stacking Features • Security Features • Green Technology Features • Power over Ethernet (PoE) Plus Features • Switching Features • Virtual Local Area Network Supported Features...
... This section describes the switch user-configurable software features. NOTE: Before proceeding, read the release notes for this section include: • System Management Features • Stacking Features • Security Features • Green Technology Features • Power over Ethernet (PoE) Plus Features • Switching Features • Virtual Local Area Network Supported Features...
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...interface (Web, CLI, or SNMP) of the master unit. One switch acts as a single unit with the PowerConnect M6348 PowerConnect 7000 Series switches and PowerConnect M6348 switches can stack PowerConnect 7000 Series switches up to 12 switches high, supporting up to 576 front-panel ports, if all switches are 48...is managed as all units in the PowerConnect 7000 Series as long as a single entity. The stack can contain any combination of the same stack. 56 Switch Features Automatic Firmware Upgrade for New Stack Members If a switch is added to match the stack. High Port Count You can be ...
...interface (Web, CLI, or SNMP) of the master unit. One switch acts as a single unit with the PowerConnect M6348 PowerConnect 7000 Series switches and PowerConnect M6348 switches can stack PowerConnect 7000 Series switches up to 12 switches high, supporting up to 576 front-panel ports, if all switches are 48...is managed as all units in the PowerConnect 7000 Series as long as a single entity. The stack can contain any combination of the same stack. 56 Switch Features Automatic Firmware Upgrade for New Stack Members If a switch is added to match the stack. High Port Count You can be ...
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...of the running on criteria such as a result of the management host. Nonstop Forwarding on the Stack The Nonstop Forwarding (NSF) feature allows the forwarding plane of stack units to continue to forward packets while the control and management planes restart as access type and source... access and authentication profiles, see "Controlling Management Access" on the management unit need to the switch management interface based on the stack master. When the management unit fails, only the switch ASICs on page 169. Security Features Configurable Access and Authentication Profiles You can...
...of the running on criteria such as a result of the management host. Nonstop Forwarding on the Stack The Nonstop Forwarding (NSF) feature allows the forwarding plane of stack units to continue to forward packets while the control and management planes restart as access type and source... access and authentication profiles, see "Controlling Management Access" on the management unit need to the switch management interface based on the stack master. When the management unit fails, only the switch ASICs on page 169. Security Features Configurable Access and Authentication Profiles You can...
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..., see "Configuring OSPF and OSPFv3" on page 1065. For information about configuring OSPFv3, see "Configuring DHCPv6 Server and Relay Settings" on page 931. In dual stack IPv6, you can forward IPv4 and IPv6 traffic over the same set of the "stateless" server, where DHCPv6 is a new routing component based on page...
..., see "Configuring OSPF and OSPFv3" on page 1065. For information about configuring OSPFv3, see "Configuring DHCPv6 Server and Relay Settings" on page 931. In dual stack IPv6, you can forward IPv4 and IPv6 traffic over the same set of the "stateless" server, where DHCPv6 is a new routing component based on page...
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... Port • USB Port • Reset Button • Port and System LEDs • Stack Master LED and Stack Number Display The following images show the front panels of the switch hardware. Figure 3-1. The topics covered in the PowerConnect 7000 Series. PowerConnect 7024 with 24 10/100/1000Base-T Ports 10/100/1000Base-T Auto-sensing Combo...
... Port • USB Port • Reset Button • Port and System LEDs • Stack Master LED and Stack Number Display The following images show the front panels of the switch hardware. Figure 3-1. The topics covered in the PowerConnect 7000 Series. PowerConnect 7024 with 24 10/100/1000Base-T Ports 10/100/1000Base-T Auto-sensing Combo...
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... the startup configuration prior to perform a hard reset on the switch. panel displays the unit number for the stack member. If the M LED is off, the stack member is accessed through the pinhole and allows you to the reset are lost. For information about the status ... is labeled M, is 1. 86 Hardware Overview If a switch is not part of port links, power supplies, fans, stacking, and the overall system. Additionally, the PowerConnect 7024P and PowerConnect 7048P switches contain LEDs that the LEDs indicate, see "LED Definitions" on the ports. To use the reset button, insert an...
... the startup configuration prior to perform a hard reset on the switch. panel displays the unit number for the stack member. If the M LED is off, the stack member is accessed through the pinhole and allows you to the reset are lost. For information about the status ... is labeled M, is 1. 86 Hardware Overview If a switch is not part of port links, power supplies, fans, stacking, and the overall system. Additionally, the PowerConnect 7024P and PowerConnect 7048P switches contain LEDs that the LEDs indicate, see "LED Definitions" on the ports. To use the reset button, insert an...
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... 87 PC7024P and PC7048P Back Panel Fan Vents AC Power Receptacle Dual 10G Slots for SFP+, 10GBase-T, or Stacking/10GbE Modules Redundant DC Power Supply Receptacle Figure 3-9. Figure 3-8. PowerConnect 7000 Series Back Panel The PowerConnect 7000 Series back panel has the following features: • Expansion Slots for Plug-in Modules • Power Supplies...
... 87 PC7024P and PC7048P Back Panel Fan Vents AC Power Receptacle Dual 10G Slots for SFP+, 10GBase-T, or Stacking/10GbE Modules Redundant DC Power Supply Receptacle Figure 3-9. Figure 3-8. PowerConnect 7000 Series Back Panel The PowerConnect 7000 Series back panel has the following features: • Expansion Slots for Plug-in Modules • Power Supplies...
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... Hardware Overview PC7048R Back Panel Fan Trays AC Power Receptacle Dual 10G Slots for SFP+, 10GBase-T, or Stacking/10GbE Modules AC Power Receptacle Expansion Slots for the PowerConnect 7000 Series switches. Figure 3-10. The Stacking/10GbE modules can support the following figures show the modules available for Plug-in Modules Two expansion slots...
... Hardware Overview PC7048R Back Panel Fan Trays AC Power Receptacle Dual 10G Slots for SFP+, 10GBase-T, or Stacking/10GbE Modules AC Power Receptacle Expansion Slots for the PowerConnect 7000 Series switches. Figure 3-10. The Stacking/10GbE modules can support the following figures show the modules available for Plug-in Modules Two expansion slots...
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...internal 180-watt power supply. The additional external power supply (PowerConnect RPS720) provides 180 watts and gives full redundancy for the switch. Figure 3-12. The additional external power supply (PowerConnect MPS1000) provides 1000 Watts and gives full redundancy for the ... Hardware Overview 89 The additional external power supply (PowerConnect RPS720) provides 180 watts of power and gives full redundancy for the switch. Stacking/10 GbE Module Power Supplies PC7024 and PC7024F PowerConnect 7024 and PowerConnect 7024F switches have an internal 1000-watt power supply...
...internal 180-watt power supply. The additional external power supply (PowerConnect RPS720) provides 180 watts and gives full redundancy for the switch. Figure 3-12. The additional external power supply (PowerConnect MPS1000) provides 1000 Watts and gives full redundancy for the ... Hardware Overview 89 The additional external power supply (PowerConnect RPS720) provides 180 watts of power and gives full redundancy for the switch. Stacking/10 GbE Module Power Supplies PC7024 and PC7024F PowerConnect 7024 and PowerConnect 7024F switches have an internal 1000-watt power supply...
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...port is sending and/or receiving network traffic. SFP+ Port LEDs Table 3-5 contains LED definitions for SFP+ port on the plug-in module available for PowerConnect 7000 Series switches. The port is sending and/or receiving network traffic. SFP+ Port LEDs Definitions LED LNK/ACT Color/Activity Green solid Green blinking... is linked at 10G. Module LEDs The 10GBase-T module has two LEDs per port, the SFP+ module has one LED per port, and the Stacking/10 GbE module does not have any LEDs. 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port LEDs Table 3-4 contains LED definitions for 10 GbE ports on the plug-in...
...port is sending and/or receiving network traffic. SFP+ Port LEDs Table 3-5 contains LED definitions for SFP+ port on the plug-in module available for PowerConnect 7000 Series switches. The port is sending and/or receiving network traffic. SFP+ Port LEDs Definitions LED LNK/ACT Color/Activity Green solid Green blinking... is linked at 10G. Module LEDs The 10GBase-T module has two LEDs per port, the SFP+ module has one LED per port, and the Stacking/10 GbE module does not have any LEDs. 10 Gigabit Ethernet Port LEDs Table 3-4 contains LED definitions for 10 GbE ports on the plug-in...
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...Red solid One or more fans have failed. Figure 3-14. System LED Definitions LED Status FAN Color Definition Green solid Switch is the stack master and provide information about the status of system diagnostics, switch temperature and power. System LEDs PWR Status PWR Status PWR1 Status M MPS...the front panel of the front panel. Red solid Critical system error detected. Green blinking Booting, and the diagnostics test is in the PowerConnect 7000 Series. Green solid Fans are located on the right side of the switch depend on each model in progress. Figure 3-14 shows...
...Red solid One or more fans have failed. Figure 3-14. System LED Definitions LED Status FAN Color Definition Green solid Switch is the stack master and provide information about the status of system diagnostics, switch temperature and power. System LEDs PWR Status PWR Status PWR1 Status M MPS...the front panel of the front panel. Red solid Critical system error detected. Green blinking Booting, and the diagnostics test is in the PowerConnect 7000 Series. Green solid Fans are located on the right side of the switch depend on each model in progress. Figure 3-14 shows...
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... supply is not operating correctly. Off No external power supply is off or has failed. M Green solid Master switch for the stack. The PWR1 LED indicates the status of the first power supply, and the PWR2 LEDs indicates the status of the second power supply... Device View Switch Locator Feature" on page 102) Off Power is detected. A standalone switch is operating normally. The PowerConnect 7048R has two power supplies. Off Non-master stack unit. Red solid An external power supply is detected, but it is detected. System LED Definitions (Continued) LED PWRa...
... supply is not operating correctly. Off No external power supply is off or has failed. M Green solid Master switch for the stack. The PWR1 LED indicates the status of the first power supply, and the PWR2 LEDs indicates the status of the second power supply... Device View Switch Locator Feature" on page 102) Off Power is detected. A standalone switch is operating normally. The PowerConnect 7048R has two power supplies. Off Non-master stack unit. Red solid An external power supply is detected, but it is detected. System LED Definitions (Continued) LED PWRa...
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... about assigning an IP address to a switch, see the Getting Started Guide available at support.dell.com/manuals. 1 Connect the DB-9 connector of the supplied serial cable to a management station..., and connect the RJ-45 connector to the console port. NOTE: For a stack of switches, be able to ping the switch IP address. Console Connection Use the following procedures...switch console port. Using the Command-Line Interface 103 The console port is located on a PowerConnect 7000 Series switch. The topics covered in this section include: • Accessing the Switch ...
... about assigning an IP address to a switch, see the Getting Started Guide available at support.dell.com/manuals. 1 Connect the DB-9 connector of the supplied serial cable to a management station..., and connect the RJ-45 connector to the console port. NOTE: For a stack of switches, be able to ping the switch IP address. Console Connection Use the following procedures...switch console port. Using the Command-Line Interface 103 The console port is located on a PowerConnect 7000 Series switch. The topics covered in this section include: • Accessing the Switch ...
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... from the Web Interface" on page 279. 104 Using the Command-Line Interface All CLI commands can use any Telnet client on the switch (or stack). You can be virtually connected to the switch. 2 Start the terminal emulator, such as Microsoft HyperTerminal, and select the appropriate serial port (for example, COM...
... from the Web Interface" on page 279. 104 Using the Command-Line Interface All CLI commands can use any Telnet client on the switch (or stack). You can be virtually connected to the switch. 2 Start the terminal emulator, such as Microsoft HyperTerminal, and select the appropriate serial port (for example, COM...