Ipv6 Management Features; Dual Software Images; File Management; Switch Database Management Templates - Dell Networking N4000 Series Configuration Manual

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IPv6 Management Features

Dell Networking series switches provide IPv6 support for many standard

management features including HTTP , HTTPS/SSL, Telnet, SSH, SNMP,

SNTP , TFTP , and traceroute on both the in-band and out-of-band

management ports.

Dell Networking series switches can store up to two software images. The dual

image feature allows you to upgrade the switch without deleting the older

software image. You designate one image as the active image and the other

image as the backup image.

For information about managing the switch image, see "Managing Images

and Files" on page 359.

You can upload and download files such as configuration files and system

images by using HTTP (web only), TFTP , Secure FTP (SFTP), or Secure

Copy (SCP). Configuration file uploads from the switch to a server are a good

way to back up the switch configuration. You can also download a

configuration file from a server to the switch to restore the switch to the

configuration in the downloaded file.

You can also copy files to and from a USB Flash drive that is plugged into the

USB port on the front panel of the switch or automatically upgrade a switch

by booting it with a newer firmware image on a USB drive plugged in to the

For information about uploading, downloading, and copying files, see

"Managing Images and Files" on page 359.

Switch Database Management (SDM) templates enable you to reallocate

system resources to support a different mix of features based on your network

requirements. Dell Networking series switches support the following three

Dual IPv4 and IPv6 (default)

IPv4 Routing

Switch Feature Overview

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