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to scale with growth while protecting networking infrastructure
investments.
• Advanced security features of the PowerConnect 6000 Series help protect
the network from accidental or malicious interference. MAC-based port
security is designed to prevent unauthorized MAC addresses from
accessing the network. This feature can send an SNMP trap to alert
select administrators whenever an unknown MAC address attempts to
access the network, and can shut down the port if desired. Access
Control Lists (ACLs) deliver even tighter control over the network by
limiting what types and volumes of traffic are allowed based upon the
flow’s source or destination MAC address, source or destination IP
address, source or destination TCP/UDP port, DSCP value or IP
Precedence. SSL and SSH encryption offer the added security of
encrypting switch management traffic. RADIUS support enables
centralized, remote authentication of administrative access to the switch.
SNMP access filtering provides a mechanism to limit network hosts that
have SNMP access to the switches.
• The PowerConnect 6000 Series offers several high availability features to
meet demanding enterprise networking needs. Hot-swappable power
supplies and cooling fans on the switches help minimize network
downtime. The PowerConnect 6024 and 6024F support Virtual
Redundant Routing Protocol (VRRP) to dynamically replicate the
routing information across the LAN. Dual configuration files and
firmware images are also available for rollback purposes if the switch
setup has a problem for any reason. In addition, the switches also
support an Integrated Cable Tester (ICT) feature that can identify and
locate a variety of potential cable problems.
Product Description
The PowerConnect 6024 and 6024F are Layer 3 routing switches offering 24
ports of Gigabit Ethernet in a rack-dense 1U form factor. The
PowerConnect 6024 has 24 copper RJ-45 connections and 8 combo fiber
SFP slots, while the PowerConnect 6024F has 24 fiber SFP slots and 8
combo copper RJ-45 connections. PowerConnect 6000 series switches
support various Layer 3 routing protocols such as RIP, OSPF, and VRRP,
while further enhancing availability through dual internal hot-pluggable
power supplies and cooling fans. These switches support an industry-
standard Command Line Interface (CLI) as well as a web-based Graphical
User Interface (GUI) for easy, powerful switch management.
PowerConnect 6024 versus PowerConnect 5224
Table 1 below compares the PowerConnect 6024 to the PowerConnect
5224. The PowerConnect 6024 is designed for customers who need high
availability Layer 3 Gigabit Ethernet solutions, while the PowerConnect
5224 is ideal for networks where cost-effective, high-performance Layer 2
Gigabit Ethernet connectivity is required.