Dell 3548 manual System Description, PowerConnect 3524P

Introduction

Dell™ PowerConnect™ 3524/3548 and PowerConnect 3524P/3548P are stackable, advanced multi-layer devices. PowerConnect units can function either as stand-alone, multi-layer, switching devices or stackable devices with up to eight stacking members.

This User Guide contains the information needed for installing, configuring, and maintaining the device.

System Description

PowerConnect 3524/3548 and PowerConnect 3524P/3548P combine versatility with minimal management. The PowerConnect 3524 and 3548 series include the following device types:

•PowerConnect 3524

•PowerConnect 3524P

•PowerConnect 3548

•PowerConnect 3548P

PowerConnect 3524

The PowerConnect 3524 provides 24 10/100Mbps ports plus two SFP ports, and two Copper ports which can be used to forward traffic in a stand-alone device, or as stacking ports when the device is stacked. The device also provides one RS-232 console port. The PowerConnect 3524 is a stackable device, but also operates as a stand-alone device.

PowerConnect 3524P

The PowerConnect 3524P provides 24 10/100Mbps ports plus two SFP ports, and two Copper ports which can be used to forward traffic in a stand-alone device, or as stacking ports when the device is stacked. The device also provides one RS-232 console port. The PowerConnect 3524P is a stackable device, but also operates as a stand-alone device. The PowerConnect 3524P also provides Power over Ethernet (PoE).

Figure 1-1. PowerConnect 3524 and PowerConnect 3524P

Introduction

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