Powerconnect 6248 stack can't multicast
I have a stack of Powerconnect 6248s with a number of VLANs. The switch stack itself acts as a router and routes between the VLANs. I need multicasting on one VLAN. I don't need or want the...
View ArticleDell 8132F / N4032F, Radius only PAP?
We have configured four Dell 8132F running 6.0.1.3 (N4032F) for administrator authentication to a Microsoft NPS with Radius, but we have only been able to configure the connection with PAP which feels...
View ArticleProper Method to Restore Running, Startup and Firmware to PowerConnect 6224...
Hello All,I have a PowerConnect 6224 switch in production that is configured exactly the way I want it. I have a new PowerConnect 6224 switch that I want to restore the config to; is that possible?...
View ArticleTrouble with Inter VLAN Routing
I must be missing a significant concept in VLAN Routing. I have 20 or so Dell 3548 switches all configured on default VLAN1. I have these a voice VLAN on these configured and working but they are...
View Articlenewbie needs help changing ethernet switch
currently have powerconnect 3024 and have run out of ports. I am going to change to powerconnect 3048but I don't know what I have to do. Can I just plug in the new switch & switch the cables?
View ArticleCan't Access Powerconnect 6248 GUI - Problems with Startup Wizard
I have two Powerconnect 6248 running 3.3.3. I can not access the GUI interface. Basically, right now I just want to connect the switch to my laptop for testing. I can't do this. I keep getting...
View Article7024 stack member restarts
We have two 7024 running image 5.1.3.7 connected with a dual CX4 module in each switch and two cables crossed to provide the stack links. All looks good, but in four days, the standby (unit 2) has...
View Articlehow to reset factory powerconnect 5548
HiI have the following problems with a powerconnect 5548it was a member of a stack but crahed the stack.i remove from it but now i can't boot it standalone.here is the...
View ArticleVLANs not working as expected
Current setup:Firewall and route point for two networks (staff and guest). One port (port 1) is for the staff and a separate port (port 2) is for the guest. Port 1 (staff) on the FW goes to a Dell...
View ArticlePowerConnect 2824 - SNMP Monitoring
Hello,I'd like to monitor the status of a Dell PowerConnect 2824 switch using SNMP. I'm having difficulties finding the appropriate MIBS.Edit: I've managed to access the switch via the web interface...
View ArticleForce master member in a N2000 stack
Hi,I have a stack of N2000 switches. For easy of management I would like to force the master to a particular switch and just don't rely on highest MAC or other options in the manual.My question, is it...
View ArticleStacking 4 Power Connect 5524P Switches
G'DayI need HELP, please? We have upgraded our control system and have in the process also switched over to the 5524P switches, the problem I have is that it is extremely slow. I'm sure it must be some...
View ArticleAssistance in configuring single port for trunking.
Hello, We have a 6224 and would like to enable port 1/g6 (side A) for trunking to another switch (side B) else where in our colo. VLAN's 1, 40, 50 and 60 reside on side A and VLAN's 35-49 on side B....
View ArticleForce10 S4810P not keeping changes
Hi All,We have just acquire two Dell Force10 S4810P switches, i started to configure the first one and i encounter with following issues.I downloaded manual for configuring the swtich and followed...
View ArticleOriginal FORCE10 S60-44T Caught in boot loop..
Hi!,I'm a rookie so bare with me.I have a couple older (gray) Force10 S60-44T units.. One boots fine and the other is caught in a boot loop.. I have tried getting info from the internet, but everything...
View ArticleDELL 5548 syslog problem
Hello,I think 5548 switches has syslog bug.command "show logging" shows: 16-May-2014 09:25:38 :%LINK-I-Up: gi1/0/2516-May-2014 09:25:35 :%LINK-W-Down: gi1/0/25Syslog receives:May 16 09:25:35...
View Articlelink 8132 and 2000 series switch with 10GBE copper
hi there,I'd like to like a powerconnect n2000 switch back to a 8132 with a 10GBE connection that is 15m away. I have attached a diagram that hopefully explains it. Is there a 10GBE copper SFP that can...
View Article802.3ad - PowerConnect N4032 - Qnap 1679U-RP
I need to get Qnap 1679U-RP with Qnap 10G dual port card (Intel X520 based) to connect to stacked 2 x N4032 as port trunking 802.3adOn the Qnap there is not much settings available :Port Trunking...
View ArticlePC 6248P Ip helper-address dhcp
I am working on getting a vlan setup for our new shoretel phones. I have 2 PC 6248p stacked. The first unit is primarily used for desktops servers and our wireless APs. The APs are on a vlan (1001 -...
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video priority on PC6224 and PC5548
Hi, Our ISP provides us with IP video conferencing using their MPLS network. I'm trying to set video priority on the switches but I'm not sure it's correct as I see a lot of packet drops on the video...
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