This post is a continuation of “Campus High Level Design – Sample Physical Topology, Part 1”. The example depicted in the first part was a
Tag: N-Series
Campus Design – Part 1: Physical Topology | Dell EMC Networking
I thought it would be useful to do a few posts once in a while, with more of a campus focus. With any design workshop,
Simple CoS DSCP VOIP Config 2 | N-Series, Dell EMC Networking
A simple & sample config for VOIP via DSCP/CoS Settings. Step Explanation Commands Comments 1 Set queue 5 on all ports to use strict
Simple CoS DSCP VOIP config | N-Series, Dell EMC Networking
A sample config for N-Series VOIP Config, via DSCP/CoS assignment. ————– configure vlan 10,11,12 exit vlan 10 name “Management” exit vlan 11 name “Data” exit
Layer 2 Discards Troubleshooting – RX TX Discards
. The following list of questions/vectors can assist in troubleshooting Layer 2 discard issues. They have been of help to me in the past on
Switch Port auto shuts/ port shuts itself down – Troubleshooting
. Following is a list of vectors that may assist in troubleshooting issues where the port behavior look like it is shutting itself down. Cable/
PowerConnect Switch Hang/Freeze – Management Interface unresponsive Troubleshooting
. Are you connecting to the switch via the console port(and if so, are you using the null modem cable provided, or another solution), or is
PowerConnect 8024 – Sample iSCSI Configuration – Stacked
. First, I would highly recommend you have a view of my earlier post that summarizes the various (platform independent) optimizations you can implement on
Powerconnect SFP/Fiber connectivity – Options, Requirements and Troubleshooting
Basic requirements for fiber connections on PowerConnect switches: MMF optical cables, LC connectors, and SFP transceivers. 1) Optical Cables : Single Mode Vs Multi Mode Single Mode
Powerconnect Switches: Oversized Packet Counter, bcmRX task
. In a blade chassis implementation some time ago, some concerns were raised on the value of packet counters, and an inquiry on the bcmRX
Powerconnect – Stacked Vs. Standalone Configuration
. A fairly common design choice to be faced with during deployments, is whether to use Stacking, Standalone, or vPC/VLT (a dual control plane implementation
PowerConnect Switchport modes
. This post gives a comparison between the different port modes available on the Dell PowerConnect switches. the trunk and access modes are familiar to
Switch fabric setup for iSCSI
. This post summarizes various elements which, in my experience, serve to optimize the iSCSI switch fabric. While it talks about Powerconnect switches, the elements
