accomplished with a broad variety of management tools like the Dell OpenManage Network Manager.
•Advanced security capabilities
With MAC-based port security, multi-layer Access Control Lists (ACL), SSL/SSH management traffic encryption, management authentication (including RADIUS) and SNMP access filtering, the PowerConnect 6024/6024F switches deliver advanced user- customizable network security capabilities.
•Enhanced availability
Integrated dual hot-swappable power supplies and cooling fans improve system uptime and minimize the potential for an inoperable switch. The dual hot-swappable power supplies can also help save on infrastructure costs during deployment by providing the integrated function of an external redundant power supply. The PowerConnect 6024 and 6024F switches also support Virtual Redundant Routing Protocol (VRRP) to enhance availability at the router level.
•Ideal solution for customers with growing and consolidated datacenters
The PowerConnect 6024 and 6024F switches provide a high- performance, wire-speed Gigabit Ethernet routing solution. The 1U form-factor allows customers to grow their datacenters while minimizing the amount of rack space required (additionally, no external redundant power supply is necessary.) When the customer network has to cover extended distances, the PowerConnect 6024F can aggregate fiber-based Gigabit Ethernet connections (via SFP modules) into the datacenter.
Typical Implementations
Diagram 1. Cost-Effective Gigabit Datacenter Solution
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