Integrated Dhcp Server; Management Of Basic Network Information; Ipv6 Management Features; Dual Software Images - Dell PowerConnect 8024 User Configuration Manual

Integrated DHCP Server

PowerConnect 8000-series and 8100-series switches include an integrated
DHCP server that can deliver host-specific configuration information to
hosts on the network. The switch DHCP server allows you to configure IP
address pools (scopes), and when a host's DHCP client requests an address,
the switch DHCP server automatically assigns the host an address from the
pool.
For information about configuring the DHCP server settings, see
"Configuring DHCP Server Settings" on page 859.

Management of Basic Network Information

The DHCP client on the switch allows the switch to acquire information such
as the IP address and default gateway from a network DHCP server. You can
also disable the DHCP client and configure static network information.
Other configurable network information includes a Domain Name Server
(DNS), hostname to IP address mapping, and a default domain name.
If the switch detects an IP address conflict on the management interface, it
generates a trap and sends a log message.
For information about configuring basic network information, see "Setting
the IP Address and Other Basic Network Information" on page 119.

IPv6 Management Features

PowerConnect 8000-series and 8100-series switches provide IPv6 support for
many standard management features including HTTP, HTTPS/SSL, Telnet,
SSH, SNMP, SNTP, TFTP, and traceroute.

Dual Software Images

PowerConnect 8000-series and 8100-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 307.
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