Dell networking
Dell legacy switches (PowerConnect, Force10)
PowerConnect 2800/3500/5500/6200/7000/8000 series and Force10 S-series switches from before the PowerSwitch rebrand. Many are still in service; firmware and support have ended.
PowerConnect 2800/3500/5500/6200/7000/8000 series and Force10 S-series switches from before the PowerSwitch rebrand. Many are still in service; firmware and support have ended.
Field notes
We keep these running when needed but recommend a replacement plan. Spanning tree behavior and unsupported firmware are the usual hazards.
Models
| Model | Ports and notes | Status |
|---|---|---|
| PowerConnect 5524 / 5548 (P) | 24/48x 1 GbE, 2x SFP+, stacking | end of life |
| PowerConnect 6224 / 6248 (P) | 24/48x 1 GbE, Layer 3, stacking modules | end of life |
| PowerConnect 7024 / 7048 (P/F) | 24/48x 1 GbE, 10 GbE modules, Layer 3 | end of life |
| PowerConnect 8132 / 8164 (F) | 32/64x 10 GbE, 40 GbE uplinks | end of life |
| Force10 S4810 / S4820T | 48x 10 GbE, 4x QSFP+ 40 GbE, FTOS/OS9 | end of life |
What RackLedge does
- Design and configuration of Dell legacy switches (PowerConnect, Force10) deployments
- Installation, stacking and uplink design
- Firmware updates and configuration backups
- Troubleshooting: spanning tree, PoE budgets, VLAN and routing issues
- Replacement planning for end-of-life models
Other product families
Dell PowerSwitch N1100 seriesDell PowerSwitch N1500 seriesDell PowerSwitch N2000 / N2200 seriesDell PowerSwitch N3000 / N3200 seriesDell PowerSwitch N4000 seriesDell PowerSwitch S4000 series (S4048, S4112, S4128, S4148)Dell PowerSwitch S5200 series (25 GbE)Dell PowerSwitch Z9264F / Z9432F (100/400 GbE)
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