Dell Powerconnect Switch

Dell™ PowerConnect™ 35xx Systems

User’s Guide

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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Contents

1 Introduction

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System Description.

PowerConnect 3524 . . PowerConnect 3524P . PowerConnect 3548 . . PowerConnect 3548P . Stacking Overview .

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Understanding the Stack Topology . . . . . . . . ....