Dell PC8024, PCM8024-k, PCM6348 Introduction, Changes to the Interface Naming Convention, Vlan

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Dell PowerConnect™ Firmware CLI Transition Guide

Introduction

The Dell™ PowerConnect CLI Transition Guide White Paper discusses the changes in the CLI commands from the PowerConnect 6200 and 8024 3.x software to the 4.x software release on the 6200, 7000, and 8000 Series switches. Some changes were syntactical only and some were functional as specified in the following sections.

NOTE: Not all commands are available on all switches. Refer to the DELL POWERCONNECT CLI REFERENCE GUIDE for commands specific to your switch model.

Changes to the Interface Naming Convention

Changes to the Interface Naming Conventions are applicable to all switches. The conventions for naming interfaces in CLI commands are described in the following sections.

Ethernet Interfaces

The gigabit Ethernet and 10-gigabit Ethernet ports are identified in the CLI by the variable

unit/slot/port, where:

•<Interface Type> Unit#/Slot#/Port#—Identifies a specific interface by the interface type tag followed by the Unit# followed by a / symbol, then the Slot# followed by a / symbol, and then the Port#. For example, gi2/0/10 identifies the gigabit port 10 in slot 0 on unit 2. Table 1 below lists the supported interface type tags.

•Unit #—The unit number is greater than 1 only in a stacking solution where a number of switches are stacked to form a virtual switch. In this case, the Unit# indicates the logical position of the switch in a stack. The range is 1–12. The unit value is 1 for standalone switches.

•Slot #—The slot number is an integer number assigned to a particular slot. Fixed ports are in slot 0. The expansion slots use slot numbers 1 or 2. Use the show slot command to retrieve information for a particular slot.

•Port #—The port number is an integer number assigned to the physical port on the switch and corresponds to the number printed next to the port. Ports are numbered from 1 to the maximum number of ports available on the switch, typically 24 or 48.

Within the CLI REFERENCE GUIDE, the tag interface–id refers to an interface identifier that follows the naming convention above.

Table 1: Interface Identifiers

Interface Type

Long Form

Short Form

 

Identifier

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gigabit Ethernet

gigabitethernet

gi (gi was g)

unit/slot/port

 

 

 

 

 

 

10–Gigabit Ethernet

tengigabitethernet

te (te was xg)

unit/slot/port

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loopback

loopback

lo

 

Loopback-id (0–7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Port Channel

port-channel

po

port-channel-number

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tunnel

tunnel

tu

tunnel-id (0–7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

VLAN

vlan

vl

vlan-id (1–4093)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When listed in command line output, gigabit Ethernet interfaces are preceded by the characters Gi, and 10-gigabit Ethernet interfaces are preceded by Te.

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PCM6220, PC8024, PCM8024-k, PC8024F, PCM8024 specifications

The Dell PCM6348, PC7000, PCM8024, PC8024F, and PCM8024-k are part of Dell’s innovative line of networking products designed to enhance data management, increase network performance, and improve overall efficiency for organizations of varying sizes. Each model is tailored to specific use cases while sharing common attributes that underscore Dell's commitment to quality and performance.

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In summary, the Dell PCM6348, PC7000, PCM8024, PC8024F, and PCM8024-k switches are engineered with cutting-edge technologies ensuring enhanced performance, reliability, and flexibility, making them suitable for diverse networking environments. Each model caters to specific needs while adopting a user-friendly approach to network management, allowing organizations to thrive in today’s data-driven landscape.
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