Introduction; Powerconnect M8024-K Overview - Dell PowerConnect M8428-k Getting Started Manual

Introduction

This document provides basic information about the Dell PowerConnect
M8024-k switches, including how to install a switch and perform the initial
configuration. For information about how to configure and monitor switch
features, see the User's Configuration Guide, which is available on the Dell
Support website at http://support.dell.com/manuals for the latest updates on
documentation and firmware.
This document contains the following sections:
• Hardware Overview
• Installation
• Starting and Configuring the Switch

PowerConnect M8024-k Overview

The PowerConnect M8024-k is a Layer 3, 10-Gigabit Ethernet blade switch
that operates in the PowerEdge M1000e system. The M1000e system can
support up to 16 server blades and six PowerConnect M8024-k blade
switches.
Getting Started Guide
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