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Dell™ PowerConnect™ 6200 Series Series System User’s Guide

This section contains information about device characteristics and modular hardware configurations for the PowerConnect 6200 Series. The topics covered in this section include:

Front Panel

Rear Panel

Console (RS-232) Port

Front Panel

The PowerConnect 6224 front panels provides 24 10/100/1000M Base-T RJ-45 ports with four RJ‑45/SFP combo ports that have an auto-sensing mode for speed, flow control, and duplex mode.

Figure 4‑1. PowerConnect 6224 with 24 10/100/1000 Base-T Ports

The PowerConnect 6248 front panel provides 48 10/100/1000M Base‑T RJ-45 ports and four RJ‑45/SFP combo ports.

Figure 4‑2. PowerConnect 6248 with 48 10/100/1000M Base-T Ports

The PowerConnect 6224F front panel provides 24 10/100/1000M Base-FX SFP ports and four RJ-45/SFP combo ports.

Figure 4‑3. PowerConnect 6224F with 24 SFP Ports

The PowerConnect 6224P front panel provides 24 10/100/1000M Base-T RJ-45 ports and four RJ-45/SFP combo ports.

Figure 4‑4. PowerConnect 6224P with 24 10/100/1000 Base-T Ports

The PowerConnect 6248P front panel provides 44 10/100/1000 Base-T RJ-45 ports and four RJ-45/SFP combo ports.

Figure 4‑5. PowerConnect 6248P with 48 10/100/1000 Base-T Ports

•	The switch automatically detects crossed and straight-through cables on RJ‑45 ports.

•	RJ-45 ports support half- and full-duplex mode 10/100/1000 Mbps.

•	The pinhole reset button is on the front panel.

•	SFP/SFP+ ports support both SX and LX modules.

SFP/SFP+ transceivers are sold separately. Figure 4‑12 shows an example 10 GE SFP+ module.

Rear Panel

Each PowerConnect 6200 series switch provides an RS-232 maintenance port, on the rear.

This serial connection can be used to manage an entire stack.

Dual 10Gbps expansion slots are also mounted on the rear of the switch. The left slot (Bay 1) can support a plug-in Dual 10GbE XFP module, a CX4 module, or a stacking module. The right slot (Bay 2) can support a plug-in Dual 10GbE XFP module, a 10GBase-T module, or a CX4 module.

Figure 4‑6. PowerConnect 6224, 6248, and 6224F Rear Panel

Figure 4‑7. PowerConnect 6224P and 6248P Rear Panel

Figure 4‑8. Stacking Module

Figure 4‑9. XFP Module

Figure 4‑10. 10 GbE CX4 Module

Figure 4‑11. 10GBase-T Module

Figure 4‑12. SFP+ Module

Console (RS-232) Port

The console (RS-232) port is used only for management through a serial interface. This port provides a direct connection to the switch and is used to access the CLI from a console terminal connected to an EIA/TIA-232 port.

NOTE: The console port supports asynchronous data of eight data bits, one stop bit, no parity bit, and no flow control. The default baud rate is 9600 bps.

NOTE: If you are installing a stack of switches, you need to assemble and cable the stack before powering up and configuring it. When a stack is powered up for the first time, the switches elect a Master Switch, which may occupy any location in the stack. Connect the terminal to the Master Switch. If you connect the terminal to a subordinate switch, you will not be able to use the CLI.

Physical Dimensions

The 6200 series switches have the following physical dimensions:

•	440 x 460 x 44 mm (W x D x H).

•	17.32 x 18.11 x 1.73 inch (W x D x H).

Power Supplies

The 6200 series switches have one internal power supply which requires standard AC. For non-PoE switches, you can also attach a redundant DC power supply, such as the PowerConnect RPS-600. For PoE switches, you can attach a PowerConnect EPS-470. You can verify operation by observing the LEDs. See "System LEDs" for information.

Ventilation System

Three fans cool the PowerConnect 6224. The PowerConnect 6248 has four fans. You can verify operation by observing the LEDs. See System LEDs for information on the LEDs.

Stacking

You can stack up to 12 PowerConnect 6224 and/or 6248 switches, supporting up to 576 front panel ports. Create a stack by connecting adjacent units using the stacking ports on the left side of the switch rear. See Figure 4‑13.

1.	Connect one of the short stacking cables into either of the stacking ports of the top switch and the switch directly below it. Install a separately purchased stacking module in rear "Bay 1" of each of the switches in the stack.

2.	For each switch in the stack, connect one of the short stacking cables from stacking port one on the switch to stacking port two on the next switch.

3.	If necessary, use a separately purchased, long (3 meter) stacking cable to connect the switches. Repeat this process until all of the devices are connected.

4.	Use the remaining stacking cable to connect the remaining free ports, one each on the top and bottom switches.

Figure 4‑13. Connecting a Stack of PowerConnect 6200 Series Switches

In Figure 4‑13, the stack has the following physical connections between the switches:

•	Unit 1 and Unit 2 are connected through the XG1 ports on each switch.

•	Unit 2 and Unit 3 are connected through the XG2 ports on each switch.

•	Unit 1 and Unit 4 are connected through the XG2 port on Unit 1 and the XG1 port on Unit 4.

The resulting ring topology allows the entire stack to function as a single switch with resilient fail-over capabilities.

Stacking Standby

The stacking feature supports a “Standby” or backup unit that will assume the Master unit role if the Master unit in the stack fails. As soon as a Master failure is detected in the stack, the Standby unit initializes the control plane and enables all other stack units with the current configuration. The Standby unit maintains a synchronized copy of the running configuration for the stack.

The Standby unit is preconfigured in the stack; however, you can use the CLI to select a different stack member as Standby. See the CLI Reference Guide for more information.

LED Definitions

The front panel contains light emitting diodes (LEDs) that indicate the status of links, power supplies, fans, system diagnostics, and the stack.

Figure 4‑14. Front Panel LEDs

SFP Port LEDs

Figure 4‑15 illustrates the SFP port LEDs that are above each SFP port.

Figure 4‑15. SFP Port LEDs

Table 4‑1 contains SFP port LED definitions.

Table 4‑1. SFP Port LEDs Definitions
LED	Color	Definition
LNK/ACT	Solid Green	The port is linked.
	Flashing Green	The port is sending and/or receiving network traffic.
	Off	The port is not linked.

SFP+ Port LEDs

The following table contains SFP+ port LED definitions for the PowerConnect 6200 Series switches.

Table 4‑2. SFP+ Port LEDs Definitions
LED	Color	Definition
LNK/ACT	Solid Green	The port is linked.
	Flashing Green	The port is sending and/or receiving network traffic.
	Off	The port is not linked.

XFP Module Port LEDs

The XFP connectors are on the XFP module when it is inserted in the PowerConnect 6200 Series. The following table contains XFP port LED definitions.

Table 4‑3. XFP Module Port LEDs Definitions
LED	Color	Definition
XFP	Green	The port is linked.
	Flashing Green	The port is sending and/or receiving network traffic.
	Off	The port is not linked.

10/100/1000 Base-T Port LEDs

Each 10/100/1000 Base-T port has two LEDs. The following figure illustrates the 10/100/100 Base-T port LEDs.

Figure 4‑16. 10/100/1000 Base-T Port LEDs

The following table contains 10/100/1000 Base-T port LED definitions.

Table 4‑4. 10/100/1000 Base-T Port Definitions (6224, 6248, and 6224F)
LED	Color	Definition
Link/Activity	Green	The port is operating at 1000 Mbps.
	Amber	The port is operating at 10/100 Mbps.
	Solid	Link but no activity.
	Blinking	Link and activity.
	Off	No link.
Duplex	Green	Full-duplex mode.
Duplex	Off	Half-duplex mode.

Table 4‑5 contains 10/100/1000 Base-T port LED definitions for the PowerConnect 6224P and 6248P.

Table 4‑5. 10/100/1000 Base-T Port Definitions (6224P and 6248P)
LED	Color	Definition
Speed/Link/Act	Green Solid	The port is operating at 1000 Mbps.
	Green Blinking	The port is operating at 10/100 Mbps.
	Off	No link.
FDX	Green Solid	The PoE powered device is detected and is operating at normal load.
	Green Blinking	The port is operating at transitional mode. The PoE powered device is being detected, or is faulty.
	Amber Solid	An overload or short has occurred on the powered device.
	Amber Blinking	The powered device power conception exceeds the predefined power allotment.
	Off	No powered device is detected.

System LEDs

The system LEDs, located on the right side of the front panel, provide information about the power supplies, fans, thermal conditions, and diagnostics. Figure 4‑17 illustrates the System LEDs.

Figure 4‑17. System LEDs

Table 4‑6 contains the System LED definitions.

Table 4‑6. System LED Definitions
LED	Color	Definition
DIAG	Flashing Green	A diagnostics test is in progress.
	Green	The diagnostics test was successfully completed.
	Red	The diagnostics test failed.
RPS	Green	Redundant Power Supply (RPS) is present and operating correctly.
	Red	Redundant Power Supply is present, but has failed.
	Off	Redundant Power Supply is not present.
PWR	Green	Power Supply is operating correctly.
	Red	Power Supply has failed.
FAN	Green	Fans are operating correctly.
	Red	One or more fans have failed.
Temp	Green	System temperature is below threshold limit.
	Red	System temperature has exceeded threshold limit.

Stacking LEDs

The Stacking LEDs, located on the right side of the front panel, provide information about the location and status of the switch in the stack. Figure 4‑18 illustrates the Stacking LEDs. Table 4‑7 contains Stacking LED definitions.

Figure 4‑18. Stacking LEDs

Table 4‑7. Stacking LED Definitions
LED	Color	Definition
All LEDs OFF		The unit is operating as a standalone switch.
MASTER	Green	The unit is the Master Switch in the stack.
	Off	The unit is not the Master Switch in the stack.
Unit 7–12	Green	The stack ID is in the range of 7 to 12.
Unit 7–12	Off	The stack ID is in the range of 1 to 6.
1/7	Green	The unit is the 1st or 7th switch in the stack.
	Off	The unit is not the 1st or 7th switch in the stack.
2/8	Green	The unit is the 2nd or 8th switch in the stack.
	Off	The unit is not the 2nd or 8th switch in the stack.
3/9	Green	The unit is the 3rd or 9th switch in the stack.
	Off	The unit is not the 3rd or 9th switch in the stack.
4/10	Green	The unit is the 4th or 10th switch in the stack.
	Off	The unit is not the 4th or 10th switch in the stack.
5/11	Green	The unit is the 5th or 11th switch in the stack.
	Off	The unit is not the 5th or 11th switch in the stack.
6/12	Green	The unit is the 6th or 12th switch in the stack.
	Off	The unit is not the 6th or 12th switch in the stack.

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