Dell POWERCONNECT 5524 Release Notes

PowerConnect 5500 Series Release Notes
System Firmware Version 4.1.0.16 Subject to Change Without Notice Page 1
Introduction
This document provides specific information for the Dell PowerConnect 5524/5548/5524P/5548P Switch systems,
firmware version 4.1.0.16 (which is a maintenance release).
It is recommended that this release note be thoroughly reviewed prior to installing or upgrading this product.
GLOBAL SUPPORT
For information regarding the latest available firmware, recent release revisions or if requiring additional
assistance, please visit http://support.dell.com
Support Web Site.
Firmware Specifications
Firmware Version Details
Boot PROM Name
Version No.
Release Date
powerconnect_55xx_boot-10014.rfb
1.0.0.14
Apr, 2012
Firmware Image Name
Version No.
Release Date
powerconnect_55xx-41016.ros 4.1.0.16 Apr, 2014
The firmware image version should be 4.1.0.16 on the PowerConnect 5500 Series. The boot prom image should be
1.0.0.14. Refer to the PowerConnect 5500 Series User‘s Guide for instructions on loading the boot PROM software
and updating the firmware image.
Version Numbering Convention
Version number
Description
55XX
4
1
0
16
Four part version number

Denotes the build number.

Denotes an ad hoc release of the product software.

Denotes a scheduled maintenance release of the product software.

Denotes a major version number.
Supported Firmware Functionality
For more details regarding the functionalities listed, please refer to the PowerConnect 5500 Series User‘s Guide.

Dell POWERCONNECT 5524 Specifications

General

MAC address table	16000 entries
Jumbo frames support	Yes
Packet buffer memory	12 MB
Maximum data transfer rate	10 Gbit/s
Supported data transfer rates	10/100/1000 Mbps
Number of VLANs	4000
Networking standards	IEEE 802.1ab, IEEE 802.1D, IEEE 802.1p, IEEE 802.1Q, IEEE 802.1v, IEEE 802.1w, IEEE 802.1x, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3ac, IEEE 802.3ad, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3z
Dimensions (WxDxH)	440 x 255 x 432 mm
Connectivity technology	Wired
Switch type	Managed
Switch layer	L3
SFP/SFP+ slots quantity	2
Basic switching RJ-45 Ethernet ports quantity	24
Memory type	SDRAM
Flash memory	16 MB
Stackable	-
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 70 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90 %

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	3330 g