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Contents 1 Introduction System Features 20 Switching Features 22 Port-Based Features 24 Virtual Local Area Network Supported Features 25 Spanning Tree Protocol Features 27 Link Aggregation Features 28 IP Phone and ... Multicast Features 34 IPv4 Multicast Features 34 IPv6 Multicast Features 35 Security Features 35 Command-Line Interface Documentation 36 2 Using Dell™ OpenManage™ Switch Administrator Setting the IP Address of the Switch 38 Setting DHCP on the OOB Interface 38 Setting DHCP on the Management Interface 38 Setting a Static Address on the...
Contents 1 Introduction System Features 20 Switching Features 22 Port-Based Features 24 Virtual Local Area Network Supported Features 25 Spanning Tree Protocol Features 27 Link Aggregation Features 28 IP Phone and ... Multicast Features 34 IPv4 Multicast Features 34 IPv6 Multicast Features 35 Security Features 35 Command-Line Interface Documentation 36 2 Using Dell™ OpenManage™ Switch Administrator Setting the IP Address of the Switch 38 Setting DHCP on the OOB Interface 38 Setting DHCP on the Management Interface 38 Setting a Static Address on the...
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... Buttons 42 Information Buttons 42 Device Management Buttons 42 Check Boxes 43 Defining Fields 43 Accessing the Switch Through the CLI 43 Console Connection 44 Telnet Connection 44 Using the CLI 44 Command Mode Overview 44 User EXEC ... Port Information Overview 47 Ethernet Interface 48 Out of Band (OOB) Interface 48 Serial Cable Connection 48 Connecting the Switch to a Terminal 48 Power Connection 48 4 Hardware Description Overview 51 Ports 52 PowerConnect 8024 Front Panel 52 PowerConnect 8024F Front Panel 53 PowerConnect 8024/8024F Rear Panel 54 SFP/SFP+ Transceivers 54 4
... Buttons 42 Information Buttons 42 Device Management Buttons 42 Check Boxes 43 Defining Fields 43 Accessing the Switch Through the CLI 43 Console Connection 44 Telnet Connection 44 Using the CLI 44 Command Mode Overview 44 User EXEC ... Port Information Overview 47 Ethernet Interface 48 Out of Band (OOB) Interface 48 Serial Cable Connection 48 Connecting the Switch to a Terminal 48 Power Connection 48 4 Hardware Description Overview 51 Ports 52 PowerConnect 8024 Front Panel 52 PowerConnect 8024F Front Panel 53 PowerConnect 8024/8024F Rear Panel 54 SFP/SFP+ Transceivers 54 4
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.../SFP+ Port LEDs 56 5 Configuring Dell™ PowerConnect™ Overview 57 Starting the CLI 58 General Configuration Information 60 Terminal Connection Configuration 60 Baud Rate 60 Other Configuration Requirements 60 Booting the Switch 61 Configuration Overview 67 Easy Setup Wizard 67 Advanced Configuration 73 CLI Basics 73 PowerConnect 8024 and 8024F CLI Reference Guide 74...
.../SFP+ Port LEDs 56 5 Configuring Dell™ PowerConnect™ Overview 57 Starting the CLI 58 General Configuration Information 60 Terminal Connection Configuration 60 Baud Rate 60 Other Configuration Requirements 60 Booting the Switch 61 Configuration Overview 67 Easy Setup Wizard 67 Advanced Configuration 73 CLI Basics 73 PowerConnect 8024 and 8024F CLI Reference Guide 74...
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... 88 Restore Configuration to Factory Defaults 89 Activate Backup Image 89 Password Recovery Procedure 89 Reformat and Restore File System 89 Sample Configuration Process 91 Switch Setup Requirements 91 Initial Connection 91 Device Default Settings 97 Enabling Remote Management 97 Configuring Secure Management Access (HTTPS 100 6 Configuring System Information Overview 101...
... 88 Restore Configuration to Factory Defaults 89 Activate Backup Image 89 Password Recovery Procedure 89 Reformat and Restore File System 89 Sample Configuration Process 91 Switch Setup Requirements 91 Initial Connection 91 Device Default Settings 97 Enabling Remote Management 97 Configuring Secure Management Access (HTTPS 100 6 Configuring System Information Overview 101...
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iSCSI Optimizations 260 iSCSI Optimization Global Configuration 261 iSCSI Targets 262 iSCSI Sessions 263 7 Configuring Switching Information Overview 267 Configuring Network Security 268 Dot1x Authentication 268 Authenticated Users 274 Port Security 275 IP ACL Configuration 278 IP ACL Rule Configuration 280 ...
iSCSI Optimizations 260 iSCSI Optimization Global Configuration 261 iSCSI Targets 262 iSCSI Sessions 263 7 Configuring Switching Information Overview 267 Configuring Network Security 268 Dot1x Authentication 268 Authenticated Users 274 Port Security 275 IP ACL Configuration 278 IP ACL Rule Configuration 280 ...
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..., security, and system management features. • High availability with hot swappable subordinate switches. The Dell™ PowerConnect™ 8024/8024F series are standalone Layer 2 and 3 switches that extend the Dell PowerConnect LAN switching product range. The topics covered in this product. 1 Introduction This section describes the switch user-configurable features. NOTE: Before proceeding, read the release notes for a multi...
..., security, and system management features. • High availability with hot swappable subordinate switches. The Dell™ PowerConnect™ 8024/8024F series are standalone Layer 2 and 3 switches that extend the Dell PowerConnect LAN switching product range. The topics covered in this product. 1 Introduction This section describes the switch user-configurable features. NOTE: Before proceeding, read the release notes for a multi...
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CDP Interoperability Allows the PowerConnect switch to monitor and configure the system. The switch contains an embedded web server that serves HTML pages you can manage the system from accessing the network until user verification has ...™ devices running CDP. sFlow technology is the standard for both system-wide and port-specific device configuration data. Configuration File Download The switch's configuration file includes both guest and authenticated users. Industry Standard Discovery Protocol (ISDP) is a proprietary Layer 2 network protocol which provides for the...
CDP Interoperability Allows the PowerConnect switch to monitor and configure the system. The switch contains an embedded web server that serves HTML pages you can manage the system from accessing the network until user verification has ...™ devices running CDP. sFlow technology is the standard for both system-wide and port-specific device configuration data. Configuration File Download The switch's configuration file includes both guest and authenticated users. Industry Standard Discovery Protocol (ISDP) is a proprietary Layer 2 network protocol which provides for the...
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..."Software Download and Reboot." For information about downloading the software, see "Managing Logs." Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) The PowerConnect 8024/8024F switches support boot image, firmware, and configuration upload or download through TFTP. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Versions 1, 2, and...conform as much as possible to the millisecond. SNTP The Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) assures accurate network switch clock time synchronization up to common industry practice. Introduction 21 For information about SNTP, see "Clock Detail." ...
..."Software Download and Reboot." For information about downloading the software, see "Managing Logs." Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) The PowerConnect 8024/8024F switches support boot image, firmware, and configuration upload or download through TFTP. Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Versions 1, 2, and...conform as much as possible to the millisecond. SNTP The Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) assures accurate network switch clock time synchronization up to common industry practice. Introduction 21 For information about SNTP, see "Clock Detail." ...
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... an unfriendly station intercepts traffic for a match. Dynamic ARP Inspection relies on specific VLANs. IPSG is detected, the PHY automatically goes into a low power mode. Switching Features PHY Power Down/Low Power on physical, LAG, and VLAN interfaces. Access Control List (ACL) Outbound Support This feature enables binding an ACL (IP... a low-power mode. It filters harmful DHCP messages and builds a bindings database of its own MAC address. The feature prevents a class of man-in L2 switched networks.
... an unfriendly station intercepts traffic for a match. Dynamic ARP Inspection relies on specific VLANs. IPSG is detected, the PHY automatically goes into a low power mode. Switching Features PHY Power Down/Low Power on physical, LAG, and VLAN interfaces. Access Control List (ACL) Outbound Support This feature enables binding an ACL (IP... a low-power mode. It filters harmful DHCP messages and builds a bindings database of its own MAC address. The feature prevents a class of man-in L2 switched networks.
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... all ports. Introduction 23 Host groups are flooded to all ports on the switch. MLD Snooping In IPv4, Layer 2 switches can use IGMP Snooping to limit the flooding of multicast traffic by the switch. In IPv6, MLD snooping performs a similar function. Multicast IP traffic is ...only those interfaces associated with IP multicast address. This prevents the switch from broadcasting the traffic to all nodes connected on the IGMP query and report messages, the switch forwards traffic only to the ports that allows a switch to a monitoring port. Broadcast Storm Control When Layer 2 ...
... all ports. Introduction 23 Host groups are flooded to all ports on the switch. MLD Snooping In IPv4, Layer 2 switches can use IGMP Snooping to limit the flooding of multicast traffic by the switch. In IPv6, MLD snooping performs a similar function. Multicast IP traffic is ...only those interfaces associated with IP multicast address. This prevents the switch from broadcasting the traffic to all nodes connected on the IGMP query and report messages, the switch forwards traffic only to the ports that allows a switch to a monitoring port. Broadcast Storm Control When Layer 2 ...
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Media-Dependent Interface (MDI) is the standard wiring for end stations, and the standard wiring for hubs and switches is unavailable for additional traffic. 24 Introduction The PowerConnect 8024/8024F enhances auto negotiation by traffic competing for ports or LAGs, see "Port Configuration" or "LAG Configuration." For information about auto negotiation, see "Port Configuration...
Media-Dependent Interface (MDI) is the standard wiring for end stations, and the standard wiring for hubs and switches is unavailable for additional traffic. 24 Introduction The PowerConnect 8024/8024F enhances auto negotiation by traffic competing for ports or LAGs, see "Port Configuration" or "LAG Configuration." For information about auto negotiation, see "Port Configuration...
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.... Introduction 25 Virtual Local Area Network Supported Features VLAN Support VLANs are collections of switching ports that are defined on their ingress port. For information about defining Protocol-Based VLANs...for isolating Layer 2 traffic for assigning traffic to the egress port before it accesses the switch. For information about configuring VLANs, see "GVRP Parameters." Protocol-based VLANs are classified as ... packet to Guest VLANs or Voice VLANs. When ASF is enabled, the switch registers and propagates VLAN membership on the result of the 802.1X authentication a client ...
.... Introduction 25 Virtual Local Area Network Supported Features VLAN Support VLANs are collections of switching ports that are defined on their ingress port. For information about defining Protocol-Based VLANs...for isolating Layer 2 traffic for assigning traffic to the egress port before it accesses the switch. For information about configuring VLANs, see "GVRP Parameters." Protocol-based VLANs are classified as ... packet to Guest VLANs or Voice VLANs. When ASF is enabled, the switch registers and propagates VLAN membership on the result of the 802.1X authentication a client ...
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... that allows bridges to various VLANs are transmitted along different paths within MSTP Regions (MST Regions). Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) per Switch 802.1d STP is enabled on this port. Packets assigned to automatically prevent and resolve L2 forwarding loops. Spanning Tree Enhancements •... some duration. • BPDU Filter - Spanning Tree Protocol Features Spanning Tree Now Supports IEEE 802.1Q-2005 This version of Layer 2 switches that port. Regions are Enable or Disable. • TCN Guard - For information about configuring Multiple Spanning Tree, see "MSTP Settings." ...
... that allows bridges to various VLANs are transmitted along different paths within MSTP Regions (MST Regions). Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) per Switch 802.1d STP is enabled on this port. Packets assigned to automatically prevent and resolve L2 forwarding loops. Spanning Tree Enhancements •... some duration. • BPDU Filter - Spanning Tree Protocol Features Spanning Tree Now Supports IEEE 802.1Q-2005 This version of Layer 2 switches that port. Regions are Enable or Disable. • TCN Guard - For information about configuring Multiple Spanning Tree, see "MSTP Settings." ...
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... used to disable the port in case a new device tries to enter the already existing topology of STP. Voice VLAN The Voice VLAN feature enables switch ports to carry voice traffic with a lower mac address could also set to full-duplex operation.
... used to disable the port in case a new device tries to enter the already existing topology of STP. Voice VLAN The Voice VLAN feature enables switch ports to carry voice traffic with a lower mac address could also set to full-duplex operation.
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... reject routes (see Static Reject Routes). • The default values for a given destination. IP Configuration The switch IP configuration settings have the following changes: • You can also configure the software to allow you to be treated as OSPF External routes. Routing Features VLAN Routing The PowerConnect 8024/8024F software supports VLAN routing.
... reject routes (see Static Reject Routes). • The default values for a given destination. IP Configuration The switch IP configuration settings have the following changes: • You can also configure the software to allow you to be treated as OSPF External routes. Routing Features VLAN Routing The PowerConnect 8024/8024F software supports VLAN routing.
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... to the CPU and added to this address are aged out, which prevents the bridging table from incoming packets. Self-Learning MAC Addresses The switch enables MAC addresses to or from this is, if that VRRP group is the IP address owner, its priority is fixed at 255 and... can not be automatically learned from overflowing. Future packets addressed to be reduced through tracking process. MAC Address Supported Features MAC Address Support The switch supports up to allow tracking of specific route/interface IP state within the router that have not seen any traffic for a given period are...
... to the CPU and added to this address are aged out, which prevents the bridging table from incoming packets. Self-Learning MAC Addresses The switch enables MAC addresses to or from this is, if that VRRP group is the IP address owner, its priority is fixed at 255 and... can not be automatically learned from overflowing. Future packets addressed to be reduced through tracking process. MAC Address Supported Features MAC Address Support The switch supports up to allow tracking of specific route/interface IP state within the router that have not seen any traffic for a given period are...
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...Ethertype field). Quality of Service (QoS) Support To overcome unpredictable network traffic and optimize performance, you directly configure certain aspects of switch queuing. OSPFv3 The OSPFv3 Configuration page has been updated with the following changes: • AutoCost Reference Bandwidth field • Default... Maximum Paths increased from 2 to 4 • Passive Mode field Quality of Service Features Voice VLAN The Voice VLAN feature enables switch ports to carry voice traffic with defined per port basis. The priority level enables the separation of Service. • The QoS ...
...Ethertype field). Quality of Service (QoS) Support To overcome unpredictable network traffic and optimize performance, you directly configure certain aspects of switch queuing. OSPFv3 The OSPFv3 Configuration page has been updated with the following changes: • AutoCost Reference Bandwidth field • Default... Maximum Paths increased from 2 to 4 • Passive Mode field Quality of Service Features Voice VLAN The Voice VLAN feature enables switch ports to carry voice traffic with defined per port basis. The priority level enables the separation of Service. • The QoS ...
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... on that port. RADIUS Client RADIUS is a client/server-based protocol in which is located on the Dell Support website at www.support.dell.com/manuals. This connection provides functionality that is similar to use than an unsecured connection. Once established,...provides a secure, remote connection to configure and manage the switch. Command-Line Interface Documentation Another resource for validation of abstracting an encrypted connection between two stations. TACACS+ TACACS+ provides centralized security for the PowerConnect 8024/8024F is the CLI Reference Guide, which the server ...
... on that port. RADIUS Client RADIUS is a client/server-based protocol in which is located on the Dell Support website at www.support.dell.com/manuals. This connection provides functionality that is similar to use than an unsecured connection. Once established,...provides a secure, remote connection to configure and manage the switch. Command-Line Interface Documentation Another resource for validation of abstracting an encrypted connection between two stations. TACACS+ TACACS+ provides centralized security for the PowerConnect 8024/8024F is the CLI Reference Guide, which the server ...
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Using Dell™ OpenManage™ Switch Administrator The topics covered in this section include: • Setting the IP Address of the Switch • Starting the Application • Understanding the Interface • Using the Switch Administrator Buttons • Defining Fields • Accessing the Switch Through the CLI • Using the CLI 2 Using Dell™ OpenManage™ Switch Administrator 37
Using Dell™ OpenManage™ Switch Administrator The topics covered in this section include: • Setting the IP Address of the Switch • Starting the Application • Understanding the Interface • Using the Switch Administrator Buttons • Defining Fields • Accessing the Switch Through the CLI • Using the CLI 2 Using Dell™ OpenManage™ Switch Administrator 37
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...exit. 7. Setting DHCP on the management interface. 4. At the console(config)# prompt, type interface out-of -band and press . 38 Using Dell™ OpenManage™ Switch Administrator Type exit. 6. At the console(config)# prompt, type ip address dhcp and press . 7. Type enable at the console> prompt, and... config and press . 3. At the console(config-if)# prompt, type ip address none and press . Setting the IP Address of the Switch Two methods for both interfaces simultaneously). At the console# prompt, type config and press . 3. At the console(config)# prompt, type interface...
...exit. 7. Setting DHCP on the management interface. 4. At the console(config)# prompt, type interface out-of -band and press . 38 Using Dell™ OpenManage™ Switch Administrator Type exit. 6. At the console(config)# prompt, type ip address dhcp and press . 7. Type enable at the console> prompt, and... config and press . 3. At the console(config-if)# prompt, type ip address none and press . Setting the IP Address of the Switch Two methods for both interfaces simultaneously). At the console# prompt, type config and press . 3. At the console(config)# prompt, type interface...