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Dell PowerConnect M8024 User Manual

Dell PowerConnect M8024
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Dell™ PowerConnect™ M6220/M6348/M8024
User’s Guide
Model M6220/M6348/M8024

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Dell PowerConnect M8024 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandDell
ModelPowerConnect M8024
CategoryNetwork Router
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

Notes, Notices, and Cautions

Explains the meaning of NOTE, NOTICE, and CAUTION indicators.

1 Introduction

System Features

Standard for monitoring high-speed switched and routed networks; provides visibility into network activity.

Switching Features

Details various switching features like VLANs, Link Aggregation, and Port Security.

Routing Features

Covers IP routing, VLAN routing, RIP, OSPF, and IP configuration.

2 Using Dell™ OpenManage™ Switch Administrator

Setting the IP Address of the Switch

Explains methods to set IP address via DHCP or static assignment for the management interface.

Accessing the Switch Through the CLI

Describes accessing the switch via console port or Telnet connection for command-line management.

3 Cable and Port Information

Serial Cable Connection

Details using the USB Type A to DB9a serial cable for console connection.

Power Connection

Explains how modular switches receive power from the Dell Blade Server chassis.

4 Hardware Description

PowerConnect Front Panel

Describes the front panel layout and ports for M6348, M8024, and M6220 models.

Stacking

Explains how to stack units for M6348 and M6220 for increased port density.

5 Configuring Dell™ PowerConnect™

Starting the CLI

Provides steps to begin running the Command Line Interface (CLI) via console or Telnet.

Booting the Switch

Details the Power On Self Test (POST) process and options available in the Boot menu.

Easy Setup Wizard

Guides users through initial switch setup for basic configuration and management.

6 Configuring System Information

Defining General Device Information

Covers configuration of device parameters like Asset, System Health, Versions, and Resources.

Configuring SNTP Settings

Explains how to configure Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) for accurate clock synchronization.

Managing Logs

Describes how to manage system messages, including persistent and in-memory logs.

Setting the Operational Mode

Allows configuring the switch to operate in normal or simple mode, affecting feature availability.

7 Configuring Switching Information

Configuring Network Security

Details security settings like port-based authentication, locked ports, and access control lists.

Configuring Ports

Provides options for configuring port functionality, including storm control and port mirroring.

Dynamic ARP Inspection

Implements security by rejecting invalid ARP packets and relies on DHCP snooping.

8 Viewing Statistics and Remote Monitoring

Table Views

Provides access to web pages displaying statistics in table form.

Interface Statistics

Displays statistics for received and transmitted packets on an interface.

RMON

Enables network monitoring for performance and status via remote access.

Charts

Allows charting of statistics on a graph for ports and LAGs.

9 Configuring Routing

ARP

Explains the ARP protocol for associating MAC addresses with IPv4 addresses.

IP

Covers IP routing configuration, statistics, and interface configuration.

OSPF

Details OSPF configuration, area settings, and neighbor management.

BOOTP/DHCP Relay Agent

Enables clients and servers to exchange messages across different subnets.

10 Configuring IPv6

Global Configuration

Enables IPv6 forwarding, unicast datagrams, and configures global IPv6 settings.

Interface Configuration

Configures IPv6 interface parameters, including destination unreachables.

IPv6 Routes

Defines and displays IPv6 routes, preferences, and configured routes.

11 Configuring Quality of Service

Configuring Differentiated Services

Explains DiffServ for traffic classification and QoS treatment based on per-hop behaviors.

Class of Service

Allows direct configuration of switch queueing aspects for desired QoS behavior.

Auto VoIP

Provides a mechanism for classifying and prioritizing voice packets for better QoS.

12 Configuring IP Multicast

Multicast Listener Discovery

Explains MLD protocol for IPv6 routers to discover multicast listeners.

Distance Vector Multicast Routing Protocol

Covers DVMRP protocol for multicast routing, including configuration and summary.

Internet Group Management Protocol

Details IGMP for reporting IP multicast group memberships to multicast routers.

Protocol Independent Multicast-Dense Mode

Explains PIM-DM, a protocol-independent multicast routing protocol.

13 Getting Help

Obtaining Assistance

Guides users on troubleshooting steps and contacting Dell support.

Contacting Dell

Provides information on how to contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer service.

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