Dell Networking N4032 - User Manual

A Dell Deployment and Configuration Guide
Stacking Dell Networking Switches: N4032,
N4032F, N4064, N4064F
Dell Engineering
February 2014

Summary

Introduction to Dell Switch Stacking

1.1 Stacking and Management

Explains consolidated interface and ease of adding units for stack management.

1.4 Stacking and Redundancy

Discusses ring topology for redundancy and avoiding network conflicts.

1.8 How a Master is Selected

Details the criteria used for electing the Master switch in a stack.

Creating a Switch Stack

2.2 Creating a Stack

Provides step-by-step guidance on how to configure and build a switch stack.

2.2.1 Command-Line Interface Method

Details the CLI commands required to set up and configure a switch stack.

2.2.2 Web Interface Method

Explains the process of creating a switch stack using the Web UI.

Adding Member Units to a Stack

2.3 Adding New Member Units to a Stack

Outlines procedures for integrating new switches into an existing stack.

2.3.1 Command-Line Interface Method

Provides CLI steps for adding new member units to a stack configuration.

2.3.2 Web Interface Method

Details the Web UI steps for adding new member units to a switch stack.

Updating Firmware on a Stack

2.4 Updating Firmware on a Stack

Describes how to upgrade firmware across all switches in a stack.

2.4.1 Command-Line Interface Method

Explains the CLI process for updating stack firmware via TFTP.

2.4.2 Web Interface Method

Details the Web UI procedure for updating firmware on stack members.

Removing Member Units from a Stack

2.5 Removing Member Units

Guides on how to safely remove member units from a stack.

2.5.1 Command-Line Interface Method

Provides CLI steps for removing a physical switch unit from a stack.

2.5.2 Web Interface Method

Details the Web UI steps for removing a switch unit from stack configuration.

Managing the Standby Unit

3.1.1 Command-Line Interface Method

Explains how to check and change the standby unit using CLI commands.

3.1.2 Web Interface Method

Describes how to manage the standby switch role via the Web UI.

Dell Networking N4032 Specifications

General

Rack Units	1U
Layer	Layer 3
Manageable	Yes
Stackable	Yes
MAC Address Table Size	32, 000 entries
Jumbo Frame Support	Yes
Jumbo Frame Size	9216 bytes
Input Voltage	100-240 VAC
Operating Temperature	0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
Uplink Ports	8 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet 10GBASE-T
Power Supply	Dual, hot-swappable
Operating Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing