Dell PowerConnect 5012 Information Manual
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Brief
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Key Points
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The Dell™ PowerConnect 5012 is designed to deliver a high
performance, flexible Gigabit Ethernet switching solution with
comprehensive management features.
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The PowerConnect 5012 provides full wire-speed switching across 12
Gigabit Ethernet ports at all Ethernet packet sizes. The maximum
switching capacity is 24 Gbps.
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The PowerConnect 5012 provides exceptional flexibility and
investment protection. In addition to the 10 built-in Copper Gigabit
Ethernet ports (10/100/1000BaseT), the PowerConnect 5012 includes
two GBIC slots to support a variety of fiber media.
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The PowerConnect 5012 supports a variety of standards-based
advanced switching features that allow the network administrator to
optimize the traffic flow in the network.
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The PowerConnect 5012 can be managed via its embedded Web server
or via 3rd party management console applications utilizing open
management standards like SNMP.
Product Description
1
This device has not been approved by the Federal Communications Commission for use in a
residential environment. This device is not, and may not be, offered for sale or lease , o r sold or lease d
for use in a residential environment until the approval of the FCC has been obtained.
Gigabit Ethernet was
first introduced as a
technology using fiber
media. Today, Copper
Gigabit Ethernet is
offering two critical
advantages for
distances of up to 100
meters: Standard
Category 5 cabling can
be used and the cost
per port for Gigabit
Ethernet has decreased
dramatically
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The PowerConnect 5012 is a 12 port Gigabit Ethernet switch that combines
10 Copper Gigabit Ethernet ports with two Gigabit Interface Converter
(GBIC) slots in a space-saving 1U form factor.
PowerConnect 5012 Versus PowerConnect 3024
Table 2 compares the PowerConnect 5012 to the PowerConnect 3024. The
PowerConnect 5012 is a 12-port Gigabit Ethernet switch. Its main
application is traffic aggregation and data center switching. The
PowerConnect 3024 is a 24-port Fast Ethernet switch with two Gigabit
Ethernet uplinks. Its main application is high-performance wiring closet
connectivity.
Table 2
Product Comparison of the PowerConnect 5012 and the
PowerConnect 3024
Features
PowerConnect 5012
PowerConnect 3024
Total Switching
Capacity
24 Gbps
12.8 Gbps
Gigabit Ethernet Ports
12 GbE ports:
10 Copper GbE ports
(10/100/1000BaseT) and 2
GBIC slots
2 GbE ports:
2 Copper GbE ports
(10/100/1000BaseT) with
optional Fiber GbE via
GBIC
Fast Ethernet Ports
None
24 10/100BaseT
Advanced Switching
Features (e.g. VLAN,
802.1p Priority, Link
Aggregation, IGMP)
Yes
Yes
Remote Management
Yes
Yes
Form Factor
1U, rack mountable
1U, rack mountable
Target Markets/Applications
The PowerConnect 5012 is targeted for customers who require highperformance Gigabit Ethernet switching. Also, the PowerConnect 5012 is
ideal for customers with growing networks because of its support for both
Copper and Fiber Gigabit Ethernet media.
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Network Aggregation Switch: The PowerConnect 5012 is the ideal
aggregation switch for multiple, Gigabit Ethernet-capable
workgroup switches like the PowerConnect 3024. By connecting the
Gigabit Ethernet uplinks of the workgroup switches to the
PowerConnect 5012, a large number of Fast Ethernet endpoints like
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