The Dell Networking N2024, from Avid, is a 24-port 1-Gigabit Ethernet switch compatible with the NEXIS | 1000 20TB Shared Storage System that enables multiple workstations and network devices to access your stored media. It offers Layer 3 standard Ethernet switches with basic routing functionality and features two unpopulated SPF+ 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports. Additionally, the unit offer rear mini-SAS stacking ports for linking up to 12 units together. The unit is rack-mountable in 1U of space using an included rack-mounting kit.
Layer 3 Standard Ethernet Switches
Use MLAG for multipath loop-free redundancy without spanning tree to enable full-bandwidth utilization and high availability
Promote greater interoperability through interfaces with Cisco's Rapid Per VLAN Spanning Tree (RPVST+) (available with OS 6.1 release) and devices using Cisco Discovery Protocol (CDP)
Offer a more flexible choice in your network by uniting products with the latest open standard protocols
Feature Layer 3 IPv4 and IPv6 functionality, including static routing and Routing Information Protocol (RIP version 1 & 2) support for up to 256 interfaces
Switch Attributes
Line-rate Layer 2 switching
Line-rate Layer 3 routing
Data rates up to 172 Gbps (full duplex) and a forwarding rate of up to 128 Mbps
Dual firmware images on-board
Temperature sensors for environmental monitoring
Cable diagnostics
Optical transceiver (SFP/SFP+) diagnostics
Switch auditing support
UDLD
Traffic Ports & Attributes
2 x Integrated 10GbE SFP+ dedicated ports
Auto-negotiation for speed and flow control
Auto MDI/MDIX S
Port mirroring
Flow-based port mirroring
Broadcast storm control
Energy Efficient Ethernet per port settings
Port Profile support including Admin profiles
Management & Configuration
1 x RJ45 console/management port with RS-232 signaling
1 x USB port for configuration
Single OS (Dell Networking OS 6) for all N2000 Series switches
One common command line interface (CLI) and graphical user interface (GUI) that uses a well-known command language to help skilled network administrators become productive quickly
USB auto-configuration that helps network administrators rapidly deploy mirrored configurations to numerous devices by simply inserting a USB key
A variety of enterprise-class features with familiar and intuitive configuration and management commands
The latest open-standard protocols and smart integration technologies to help make smoothly operating multi-vendor networks possible
Stacking Attributes
2 x Rear mini-SAS stacking ports and standard N-Series stacking cables support a stacking architecture of up to 12 units at 84 Gbps (full-duplex)
9.8' maximum stacking distance
Switch stacks can be managed from a single screen or IP address
Power & Cooling Hardware
80PLUS-certified efficient integrated power supply (non-removable)
External power supply (option available)
Power supply redundancy (option available)
Redundant variable-speed cooling fans
Energy-Efficient Ethernet and low-power PHYs to help reduce power to inactive ports and idle links
Air flow: IO to PSU (Normal)
Chassis
1U rack height
Tool-less rack-mounting kit included