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Introduction
This section describes the switch user-configurable features. For a list of all features, see the software
version release notes.
NOTE: Before proceeding, read the release notes for this product. Release notes are provided with the
firmware available on the Dell Support website, support.del l.com.
The Dell™ PowerConnect™ 6200 series are standalone Layer 2 and 3 switches that extend the Dell
PowerConnect LAN switching product range. These switches include the following features:
• 1U form factor, rack-mountable chassis design.
• Support for all data-communication requirements for a multi-layer switch, including layer 2
switching, IPv4 routing, IPv6 routing, IP multicast, quality of service, security, and system
management features.
• High availability with hot swappable stack mem bers.
The Dell PowerConnect 6224 switch supports 24 1000Base-T copper ports and 4 "combo" ports for
RJ-45 or SFP interfaces. The Dell PowerConnect 6224P adds support for power-over-Ethernet (PoE)
capability.
The Dell PowerConnect 6224F switch supports 24 1000Base-FX SFP ports and 4 "combo" ports for
RJ-45 or SFP interfaces.
The Dell PowerConnect 6248 supports 48 1000Base-T copper ports and 4 "combo" ports for RJ-45 or
SFP interfaces. The Dell PowerConnect 6248P adds support for PoE capability.
The topics covered in this section include:
•System Features
• Switching Features
• Routing Features
•IPv6
• Quality of Service Features
•Multicast Features
• Additional Documentation