PowerConnect 5548, 5448, 5324
I have a stack of powerconnect 5xxx series switches. Each switch has its address in the 192.168.5.x range. This is on VLAN5. All switches have two dedicated trunk ports in a LAG group that connect...
View ArticleDell 5448 and 5424 Switch - Completely Remove iSCSI optimization.
I have Dell 5448 and 5424 switches that were used for LAN/iSCSI traffic but now will be used exclusively for LAN traffic. A network consultant I work with recommended removing all iSCSI optimization to...
View ArticlePowerConnect 8024k - Copy startup-config
I have two PC8024ks that I need to run this code on:copy tftp://ip/filename startup-configMy TFTP is started, I hit yes to continue and it thinks for a second and then throws back errors:Error in...
View ArticleFaulty gigabit interface on powerconnect 6248
HiI have a port which is not active anymore for some reason. the complete cable run tests just fine as well as the pc so it is definately the port. when i run the cli diagnostics it refuses to give me...
View Article5548P configuration question
Hello, We have 4 Dell PowerConnect 5548P switches which are stacked. These two switches are going to be connected to desktops/notebooks and printers on one VLAN, and then some IP phones on a Voice...
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Try getting work PowerConnect 8132 + PowerConnect 8024-k (Blade Switch) +...
Try getting work PowerConnect 8132 + PowerConnect 8024-k (Blade Switch) + PowerVault MD3600 on MTU 9000Everywhere I set MTU 9000 (Jumbo Frames)My Host systems is 2x M520 with Broadcom mezz card 10G (2...
View ArticleIs it possible to use Virtual Link Trunking in a mixed Dell and Cisco...
Hi,My service provider is Cisco and they provide the firewall and routers as a managed service. My internal network uses Dell Power Connect switches. In the past we had an issue where the ISP's...
View Article8024F stack shows strange health info after FW Update to 5.1.0.1
Hi,a two member 8024F stack shows strange health status after the update, although the stack seems to be fine and working. Take a look at a sniplet from show tech-support (look at the end). It clearly...
View Article6224 + 10G Base-T, can't get links to come up
I'm trying to figure out what I'm missing here. I've been banging my head on this one and would be glad to learn it's something simple... my problem is, when I connect from the 6224 using either of the...
View ArticleHow should I configure Spanning Tree
Hi,I have several core Dell switches using PowerConnect 6224s mostly - these ink into my provider's Cisco kit. We run several VLANs and have redundant links between stacked switches.I've read up on...
View ArticleProcedure to installing RPS-600/700 for PowerConnect 5224/5424
Hi All,I bought one unit of RPS-600 and RPS-700 for power redundancy for one unit of PowerConnect 5224 and 5424 respectively.Two questions/doubts came to my mind and I hope some experts here could...
View ArticleDell Powerconnect 3548P - Not pinging, or allowing access to web console
Hello, I am wondering why we are able to access our PoE switch via the http web console, I can connect via the Serial port and do the Dell Setup Wizard, we set all the information and our ip address...
View Article7048 Stack Weirdness
We are using two 7048 switches stacked with each 2 CX4 Expansion card with firmware 5.1.1.7.Everything seems to be working allright, but.. and now its getting wierd... the Slot summary doesnt show one...
View ArticleCall Recording not seeing UDP
Good Day Gentlemen and LadiesI have two DELL 3548P's that are not stacked but connected over g3 and g4, I have a single port (porte45) that is connected to a server that is using CallRex software to...
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Information about STP, dual switch + dual firewall in bridge
I have 1 router, 2 switch and 2 firewall in bridge.That to have a redundancy switch and firewall.I am having problems setting up, and I wonder if this is possible or not.follows the outline of the image.
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Network Configuration - ESXi, EqualLogic, 6248 stack, Power Edge.
Hi,I've inherited the following setup:3 - Power Edge R710 servers with 10 x 1GB nics each.2 - PS6000 arrays (iSCSI) tied into two 5448 switches.2 - Stacked 6248 switches connected to the hosts.How...
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vLANs for Public IP Assignment
Hello Everyone;Overview: My ISP provided me with more than Public IP block i.e (192.158.13.1/24, 192.158.14.1/24) that I would like to assign to my Hypervisor (Citrix XenServer) via vLAN isolation...
View ArticleForce 10 MXL question
Hey guys,I have a quick question, but first let me give you my setup.We are currently implementing a new m1000e chassis with 2 Force10MXL switches. Both of the switches are in the b fabrics. I have...
View ArticleConfiguring a LAG between stacked 6000 and stacked 5000 switches
Hi,I have:2 x 6000 PowerConnect (PC) switches - stacked, let’s call these 6PC_Unit1 &6PC_Unit22 x 5000 PC switches - stacked, let’s call these 5PC_Unit1 & 5PC_Unit2These switches have multiple...
View ArticleHow to map out a switch network manually
Hi,I have a remote data centre that I'm trying to map out, without visiting the site and tracing cables. Given that I can access the address table on each switch, what's the easiest way to find out if...
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