Dell 6024, 6024F User Manual

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s managed Layer 2
networks continue to
grow, the need for
interoperable, industry­standard Layer 3 LAN
routing switches becomes
even more important.
Enterprise-class Layer 3
switches must
interoperate with existing
network equipment and
leverage established
networking knowledge,
such as Command Line
Interface (CLI).
Standards-based
networking equipment
should maximize currently
deployed tools, such as
SNMP-based software
applications. The
PowerConnect 6024 and
6024F switches provide
the network administrator
the ability to route data
between multiple
subnetworks or VLANs,

rioritize network traffic,
and manage multicast
data.

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INFOBrief

PowerConnect 6024 and

6024F Routing Switches

Front view of PowerConnect 6024

Front view of PowerConnect 6024F

Rear view of PowerConnect 6024/6024F

Key Points

• The Dell PowerConnectTM 6000 Series Gigabit Ethernet routing switches
are designed to address the connectivity needs of medium and large
organizations. These switches provide Layer 3 protocol support, high­availability features and flexible copper and fiber connectivity options
with advanced Quality of Service, security and management tools.

• 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-of­Band 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

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to scale with growth while protecting networking infrastructure
investments.

• Advanced security features of the PowerConnect 6000 Series help protect
the network from accidental or malicious interference. MAC-based port
security is designed to prevent unauthorized MAC addresses from
accessing the network. This feature can send an SNMP trap to alert
select administrators whenever an unknown MAC address attempts to
access the network, and can shut down the port if desired. Access
Control Lists (ACLs) deliver even tighter control over the network by
limiting what types and volumes of traffic are allowed based upon the
flow’s source or destination MAC address, source or destination IP
address, source or destination TCP/UDP port, DSCP value or IP
Precedence. SSL and SSH encryption offer the added security of
encrypting switch management traffic. RADIUS support enables
centralized, remote authentication of administrative access to the switch.
SNMP access filtering provides a mechanism to limit network hosts that
have SNMP access to the switches.

• The PowerConnect 6000 Series offers several high availability features to
meet demanding enterprise networking needs. Hot-swappable power
supplies and cooling fans on the switches help minimize network
downtime. The PowerConnect 6024 and 6024F support Virtual
Redundant Routing Protocol (VRRP) to dynamically replicate the
routing information across the LAN. Dual configuration files and
firmware images are also available for rollback purposes if the switch
setup has a problem for any reason. In addition, the switches also
support an Integrated Cable Tester (ICT) feature that can identify and
locate a variety of potential cable problems.

Product Description

The PowerConnect 6024 and 6024F are Layer 3 routing switches offering 24
ports of Gigabit Ethernet in a rack-dense 1U form factor. The
PowerConnect 6024 has 24 copper RJ-45 connections and 8 combo fiber
SFP slots, while the PowerConnect 6024F has 24 fiber SFP slots and 8
combo copper RJ-45 connections. PowerConnect 6000 series switches
support various Layer 3 routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF, and VRRP,
while further enhancing availability through dual internal hot-pluggable
power supplies and cooling fans. These switches support an industry­standard Command Line Interface (CLI) as well as a web-based Graphical
User Interface (GUI) for easy, powerful switch management.

PowerConnect 6024 versus PowerConnect 5224

Table 1 below compares the PowerConnect 6024 to the PowerConnect

5224. The PowerConnect 6024 is designed for customers who need high

availability Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet solutions, while the PowerConnect
5224 is ideal for networks where cost-effective, high-performance Layer 2
Gigabit Ethernet connectivity is required.

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Table 1
PowerConnect 6024 comparison to the PowerConnect 5224

Features PowerConnect 5224 PowerConnect 6024

Total Switching
Capacity
Maximum
Forwarding Rate
Gigabit Ethernet
Ports

High Availability Optional RPS-600 Integrated redundant hot-

Layer 3 Protocols None RIP v1 / v2, OSPF v1 / v2

802.1Q VLAN Up to 256 Up to 4063

GVRP Yes Yes

Quality of Service L2/L3-aware Trust Mode L2/L3/L4-aware Trust

Priority Queues 4 8

48 Gbps 48 Gbps

35.6 Mpps 35.6 Mpps

24 copper GbE ports OR
4 optional fiber GbE via
SFP transceivers

24 Copper GbE ports OR 8
optional Fiber GbE via SFP
transceivers

swappable power supplies
and cooling fans, VRRP
protocol, ECMP, Integrated
Cable Tester

w/ ECMP, CIDR, IGMP,
VRRP, Static Routes (up to

128)

Mode; L2-L4 Advanced
Mode

Link Aggregation Yes, LACP and manual

(IEEE 802.3ad)

Multicast Support Yes, IGMP Snooping Yes, IGMP Snooping,

Spanning Tree
Support

Remote
Management

Authentication
Support

MAC-based Port
Security

Management
Traffic Encryption

Dual Firmware
Image Support

Configuration File

Spanning Tree and Rapid
Spanning Tree

Yes Yes

RADIUS and TACACS+ RADIUS & Local user

Yes Yes

SSL and SSH SSL and SSH

Yes Yes

File upload and download File upload and download;

Yes, LACP and manual
(IEEE 802.3ad)

IGMP, DVMRP

Spanning Tree and Rapid
Spanning Tree

authentication

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Features PowerConnect 5224 PowerConnect 6024

Management copy files support

SNMP Support SNMP v2c SNMP v1/v2c

Remote Logging Syslog Syslog

Industry-standard
CLI

Form Factor 1U, rack mountable 1U, rack mountable

Yes Yes

Target Markets/Applications

The PowerConnect 6000 Series is designed for customers who require
high-performance Layer 3 connectivity to resources like high-speed
network backbones and servers, or for customers who need LAN routing
at the edge of the network. Additionally, these routing switches are ideal
for customers with growing networks because of their support of copper
and fiber Gigabit Ethernet media to help future proof the network
topology.

• Traffic Aggregation to Network Backbone: The PowerConnect

6024F can form a Gigabit Ethernet aggregation layer/backbone via
its SFP fiber slots and the appropriate transceivers (1000SX or
1000LX). Also, seven Gigabit Ethernet aggregated links (with up to 7
member ports each) can be created to offer multi-Gigabit link
bandwidth as well as automatic fail-over in the case of a failed link
within the aggregation group.

• Cost-Effective Gigabit Ethernet Datacenter Switch: Up to 23 Gigabit-

enabled servers can be connected to the PowerConnect 6024 in the
datacenter to support Gigabit connectivity between datacenter
servers and the network core. Alternatively, 20 servers can be
connected to a PowerConnect 6024 while a trunk that supports 4
Gbps can be established as the uplink to the core or backbone. Other
combinations for each switch are also possible depending upon
individual datacenter needs.

• Mini-Core / Branch Office Solution: Customers needing a cost

effective solution for a branch office or mini-core Layer 3 application
can find the features they are looking for in the PowerConnect
6024/6024F. The PowerConnect 6000 series can easily accommodate
the routing needs of over 300 end stations. With dual integrated hot­swappable power supplies and cooling fans in a 1U chassis, these
switches provide high availability in a small form factor. The
flexible port configuration allows for high speed Gigabit Ethernet
backbone and server connectivity. Users can enable static routes or
Layer 3 routing protocols like RIP v1/v2, and OSPF v1/v2.
Advanced Quality of Service features can also be deployed to shape
network traffic and groom bandwidth.

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