•The PowerConnect 6024 and 6024F are rack-dense, fixed-port Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 switches delivering wire-speed switching performance. Offering 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports in a 1U form factor, the PowerConnect 6024 and 6024F each have a total switching capacity of 48 Gbps and a maximum forwarding rate of 35.6 Mpps. The PowerConnect 6024 has 24 copper Gigabit Ethernet ports and 8 combo fiber SFP slots, while the PowerConnect 6024F has 24 Gigabit fiber SFP slots and 8 combo copper ports. The SFP transceiver slots can be used interchangeably with the copper ports to yield exactly 24 usable ports of Gigabit Ethernet on either switch. Optional 1000 Base-SX transceiver modules support transmission distances up to 550m, while optional 1000 Base-LX transceiver modules support transmission distances up to 10km. Both distances are based on fiber type.
•The PowerConnect 6000 Series switches support a variety of advanced industry standards-based routing and switching features, allowing an administrator to optimize traffic flow in the network. Routing Information Protocol (RIP), Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), and Virtual Redundant Routing Protocol (VRRP) are supported, along with IP Multicast (IGMP) and Distance Vector Multicast Routing Protocol (DVMRP). The PowerConnect 6024 and 6024F can support up to 4063 VLANs, the addition of which enables limitation of broadcast domains in order to increase network security. GVRP (GARP VLAN Registration Protocol) provides for dynamic port-based VLAN configuration as per IEEE 802.1Q and helps reduce administrative tasks associated with static VLANs. Other advanced features include port mirroring, and static and dynamic link aggregation (LACP).
•The PowerConnect 6024 and 6024F switches support a number of management interfaces, including an easy-to-use embedded Web interface as well as an industry-standard CLI, which allows network administrators to utilize existing switch configuration skills. Out-of- Band management access is enabled via a dedicated Fast Ethernet port or a serial RS-232 connection. The switches can be managed via Dell OpenManage IT Assistant and Dell OpenManage Network Manager, as well as third party SNMP-based management console applications. The PowerConnect 6024 and 6024F support a comprehensive Management Information Base (MIB) and four RMON groups (history, statistics, alarms and events). To assist with centralized management of the network infrastructure, the switches also support remote logging via syslog.
•Network traffic prioritization is a key requirement for deploying emerging applications like videoconferencing and voice-over-IP. The PowerConnect 6024 and 6024F provide eight priority queues per port. Packets can be classified based on the Layer 2 IEEE 802.1p standard, the Layer 3 IP Precedence or IP Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) standard, or Layer 4 utilizing TCP/IP ports. Advanced flow-based policies enable the network administrator to implement rate limiting, metering and bandwidth guarantees to ports, link aggregation groups and VLANs. These capabilities help increase capability of the network
