10 SCG1008 PowerConnect 8024, 8024F, M8024 and M8024-k Switch Configuration Guide for EqualLogic SANs
3 Dell recommended switch configuration for M8024 and
M8024-k
These steps show you how to configure two PowerConnect M8024 or M8024-k series switches with a
LAG. The switches are interconnected using four 10 GbE Small Form-factor Pluggable (SFP+) ports, and
the LAG is configured for Dynamic Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP).
3.1 Cabling diagram for M8024 and M8024-k
The cabling diagram shown below represents the Dell recommend method for deploying your servers and
EqualLogic arrays.
Figure 2 Cabling diagram