Dell N3024P Technical Information

Dell™PowerConnect™3024SystemsUser'sGuide Caution: Safety Instructions Introduction Installation Web Interface Console Interface Softwa

Back to Contents Page Web Interface Dell™PowerConnect™3024SystemsUser'sGuide  With web-based management, you can configure the PowerCon

 System Manager The System Manager page contains all system operations and general information. It includes links to the following options: l Gen

In the IP Settings page, you can manage the IP related information about the system. The page includes the following editable fields: l IP address

Firmware Upgrade From the Firmware Upgrade page, you can configure the system to download a new version of the management software. You can also s

l To restore the preinstalled configuration, select Restore. l TFTP Server IP Address — Inserts the TFTP Server IP Address to save or load. l T

l Link — Indicates the status of the link: Up or Down. l Admin Enabled — Allows the network administrator to manually disable a port. l State —

The following options are available: l MAC Address — to enter the MAC address of a system you want to set as static. l Port Selection — to select

Address Aging In the Address Aging page, you can specify how long an address stays available to the switch if it is not configured as static. Th

Port Settings In the Port Settings page, you can specify spanning tree parameters for each port. This page is in a table format. For each port num

l Name — User-defined name of the VLAN l VLAN ID — Numeric ID of the VLAN (1 - 4094) l Remove VLAN checkbox — Check this box to remove an existin

Back to Contents Page Introduction Dell™PowerConnect™3024SystemsUser'sGuide Features Front Panel Indicators Rear Panel Descriptions

This page is set up in a table format. For each port listed in the Port column, you can type a PVID in the PVID column.  Default Port CoS Port P

Port Trunking In the Port Trunking page, you can create multiple links between switches that work as one virtual, aggregate link. You can create fo

l Port Mirroring — Enables or disables port mirroring. l Source Port — Port from which all traffic will be mirrored to the monitor port. l Monito

Host Table From the SNMP Host Table page, you can add and remove hosts from access rights that have been granted to community groups. The permission

Multimedia Support There are two settings available from this page: IGMP and High Priority Optimization.  IGMP With IGMP (Internet Group Manag

Statistics From the Statistics page, you can chart a variety of system data. You can see the value of each bar or line in the chart by clicking on th

The History Chart charts one type of statistic for any combination of ports. The chart presents data across a set time period so that you can monitor

Counter Summary The Counter Summary page allows you to view all ports accumulated, transmitted, and received unicast, nonunicast, and error packet

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Back to Contents Page Console Interface Dell™PowerConnect™3024SystemsUser'sGuide You can access the console, using VT100 terminal emula

Front Panel Indicators The front panel of the system contains the console port, all of the Ethernet ports, and the LEDs. As shown in the figure below

password is switch. For more information about password protection, see "Security Admin." Main Menu The main menu displays all the sub-menu

l MAC Address It also includes the following editable fields: l System Name l System Contact l System Location  IP Settings This menu ma

Security Admin l User Authentication Mode — Selects the authentication or authentication sequence required. ¡  Local Only — The switch authentic

 Configuration l To save the switch's current configuration file to a server, supply the TFTP server IP address and configuration filenam

Firmware Upgrade From the Firmware Upgrade screen, you can configure the system to download a new version of the management software. You can als

Reset If you make any changes to the system through the console interface, you must save the changes in the Save Configuration screen. Once you save

Address Manager The Address Manager screen includes the following options: l Static Addresses l Dynamic Addresses l Address Aging  Static

Dynamic Addresses The Dynamic Addresses lookup table allows you to view the MAC addresses that are currently in the address database. When address

Spanning Tree The Spanning Tree screen includes the following options: l Bridge Settings l Port Settings  Bridge Settings From the Bridge

Port Settings In the Port Settings screen, you can specify spanning tree parameters for each port. This screen is in a table format. For each port

l Off — The link is down. Rear Panel Descriptions The rear panel of the system contains the two Gigabit stacking ports and an AC power receptacle.

The VLAN Setup screen includes the following options: l VLAN Administration l VLAN Membership l PVID Settings l CoS Settings l Layer 3 Prior

VLAN Membership This matrix allows for real-time management of up to 64 VLANs. To add a port to a VLAN, position the cursor in the desired matrix lo

In the CoS Settings screen, you can specify the priority for each port on your switch.  Layer 3 Priority — DiffServ l DiffServ — You can change

Port Trunking In the Port Trunking page, you can create multiple links between switches that work as one virtual, aggregate link. You can create fo

From the Port Mirroring menu, you can monitor traffic on a specific port. The switch can monitor only single direction traffic, either transmission o

The following options are available: l Community Name — Type the name of the community you want to create. l Get — Allows read access to the switc

Trap Settings The SNMP Trap Setting allows for the setup of authentication traps. The following options are available: l Authentication Trap ¡ 

IGMP With IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) Snooping, you can configure the switch to forward multicast traffic intelligently. Based on th

Statistics To view the statistics, select Statistics and hit the Enter key. Select Reset to reset the statistics settings.   Back to Contents Pag

Back to Contents Page Software Upgrades Dell™PowerConnect™3024SystemsUser'sGuide Upgrade Procedure The application software is field upgr

Back to Contents Page Installation Dell™PowerConnect™3024SystemsUser'sGuide Package Contents Before You Connect to the Network: Mounti

Back to Contents Page Appendix Dell™PowerConnect™3024SystemsUser'sGuide VLAN Description Packets received by the switch are treated in t

                3. To allow untagged packets to participate in the new VLAN, change the

          Example 2 Example 2 steps through a more elaborate setup illustrating all possible scenarios for a comprehensive understanding

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 3. Set up the Port VLAN IDs as shown in the following illustration:                The specific por

Troubleshooting This section explains how to isolate and diagnose problems with the switch. If you have a problem that is not listed here and you can

Technical Assistance If you need help with a technical problem, Dell is ready to assist you. 1. Make a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist and fill

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Contacting Dell To contact Dell electronically, you can access the following websites: l www.dell.com l support.dell.com (technical support) l p

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The switch provides an RS-232 serial port that enables a connection to a PC or terminal for monitoring and configuring the switch. This port is a mal

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Regulatory Notices Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is any signal or emission, radiated in free space or conducted along power or signal leads, that

not expressly approved by Dell could void your authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is s

l Class B is for typical domestic areas. This Dell device is classified for use in a typical Class B domestic environment. A "Declaration of Con

Class A ITE This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) for information technology equi

Class B Device Please note that this device has been approved for nonbusiness purposes and may be used in any environment, including residential a

4. Type your password again to confirm it. Press <Enter>. 5. Press <Ctrl><w> to save your changes.  IP Address Assignment 

BSMI Notice (Taiwan Only) If you find a or mark on the regulatory label on the bottom, side, or back panel of your computer, the following sect

NOM Information (Mexico Only) The following information is provided on the device(s) described in this document in compliance with the requirement

Back to Contents Page Caution: Safety Instructions Dell™PowerConnect™3024SystemsUser'sGuide  Use the following safety guidelines to ens

system, observe the following guidelines: ¡ Install the power supply before connecting the power cable to the power supply. ¡ Unplug the power cabl

  Back to Contents Page  l Never connect or use a modem in a wet environment. l Do not plug a modem or telephone cable into the network interfa

1. Perform Password Protection and IP Address Assignment for the root unit, the first unit of the stack. 2. Make sure to unplug the power cords of

3. Use the appropriate network cabling to connect a device to the connectors on the GBIC module. 4. Enable the GBIC port in the web or console ma