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Introduction
The switches in the Dell Networking N2000/N3000/N4000 series are stackable
Layer 2 and 3 switches that extend the Dell Networking LAN switching
product range. These switches include the following features:
• 1U form factor, rack-mountable chassis design.
• Support for all data-communication requirements for a multi-layer switch,
including layer 2 switching, IPv4 routing, IPv6 routing, IP multicast,
quality of service, security, and system management features.
• High availability with hot swappable stack members.
The Dell Networking N2000/N3000/N4000 includes 13 switch models:
N2024, N2024P, N2038,N2048P, N3024, N3024F, N3024P, N3048, N3048P,
N4032, N4032F, N4064, N4064F.
About This Document
This guide describes how to configure, monitor, and maintain Dell
Networking N2000/N3000/N4000 switches by using web-based Dell
OpenManage Switch Administrator utility or the command-line interface
(CLI).
NOTE:
Switch administrators are strongly advised to maintain Dell Networking
switches on the latest version of the Dell Networking Operating System (DNOS).
Dell Networking continually improves the features and functions of DNOS based
on feedback from you, the customer. For critical infrastructure, prestaging of the
new release into a non-critical portion of the network is recommended to verify
network configuration and operation with any new version of DNOS switch
firmware.