Introduction; System Description; Powerconnect 3424; Powerconnect 3424P - Dell PowerConnect 3424 User Manual

Introduction

PowerConnect 3424/3448 and PowerConnect 3424P/3448P are stackable, advanced multi-layer
devices. PowerConnect units can function either as stand-alone, multi-layer, switching devices or
stackable devices with up to six stacking members.
This User Guide contains the information needed for installing, configuring, and maintaining
the device.

System Description

PowerConnect 3424/3448 and PowerConnect 3424P/3448P combine versatility with minimal
management. The PowerConnect 3424 and 3448 series include the following device types:
•

PowerConnect 3424

•

PowerConnect 3424P

• PowerConnect 3448
• PowerConnect 3448P
PowerConnect 3424
The PowerConnect 3424 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 3424 is a stackable
device, but also operates as a stand-alone device.
PowerConnect 3424P
The PowerConnect 3424P 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 3424P is a stackable
device, but also operates as a stand-alone device. The PowerConnect 3424P also provides Power
over Ethernet (PoE).

Figure 1-1. PowerConnect 3424 and PowerConnect 3424P

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Introduction