Introduction
This document provides basic information about the Dell PowerConnect
7000 Series switches, including how to install a switch and perform the initial
configuration. For information about how to configure and monitor switch
features, see the User's Configuration Guide, which is available on your User
Documentation CD, or check the Dell Support website at support.dell.com
for the latest updates on documentation and firmware.
This document contains the following sections:
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Hardware Overview
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Installation
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Starting and Configuring the Switch
PowerConnect 7000 Series Overview
The PowerConnect 7000 Series switches are stackable Layer 3 Gigabit
Ethernet switches and include the following six models:
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PowerConnect 7024 (PC7024)
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PowerConnect 7024P (PC7024P)
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PowerConnect 7024F (PC7024F)
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PowerConnect 7048 (PC7048)
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PowerConnect 7048P (PC7048P)
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PowerConnect 7048R (PC7048R/PC7048R-RA)
NOTE:
The PowerConnect 7048R (PC7048R/PC7048R-RA) is a top-of-rack switch.
The difference between the PC7048R and PC7048R-RA models is the air-flow
direction.
Getting Started Guide
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