Ip Version 6 (Ipv6) Support; Stack Support; Power Over Ethernet - Dell PowerConnect 5524P User Manual

• Security Features
• DHCP Server
• Protected Ports
• iSCSI Optimization
• Proprietary Protocol Filtering

IP Version 6 (IPv6) Support

The device functions as an IPv6-compliant host, as well as an IPv4 host (also
known as dual stack). This enables device operation in a pure IPv6 network as
well as in a combined IPv4/IPv6 network.
For more information, see "IP Addressing" on page 202.

Stack Support

The system supports up to eight units with two fixed HDMI stacking ports.
The HDMI ports are 1.3a specification, Category 2 High Speed cables, 340
MHz (10.2 Gbit/s).
it is recommended to use HDMI cable version 1.4
The stacking feature supports the following features:
• Fast-link failover
• Software auto-synch.
• Improved response time to events, such as master failover
• Auto-numbering algorithm when choosing unit number
For more information, see "Stacking Overview" on page 43

Power over Ethernet

Power over Ethernet (PoE) provides power to devices over existing LAN
cabling, without updating or modifying the network infrastructure. When
PoE is used, the network devices do not have to be placed next to a power
source. PoE can be used in the following applications:
• IP Phones
• Wireless Access Points
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