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Dell Networking N-SeriesFamily of 1 and 10 Gigabit Ethernet

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It is time to modernize network access

Our customers want reliable alternatives to a one vendor network with smart integration capabilities that avoid a rip-and-replace strategy.

“I need interoperability and painless deployment in my current network.”

What you said

Our customers want to grow with the best networking equipment available to support new applications but it must avoid unnecessary complexity when integrating into an existing network environment.

“I need to expand the network but I also need to use what I already have. That seems really hard to do.”

“My networks are strained due to additional devices, richer media, and more applications.”

Our customers want to enable users and their devices to perform optimally and to do that they need greater performance and higher availability in their network.

“We are struggling to manage and control our growing networks.”

Our customers need a virtualized network and central control based on underlying traffic patterns that work across networking devices.

What we heard

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It is time for Dell Networking N-Series

N2000 Series N4000 Series

N-Series is a family of energy efficient and cost-effective 1GbE and 10GbE switches designed for modernizing and scaling network infrastructure.

Comprehensive enterprise-class Layer 2/Layer 3 feature set

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N3000 Series

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Design, deploy and manage your way

Modernize campus network architectures

• Supports loop-free redundancy without spanning tree using MLAG to create high availability and full bandwidth utilization.

• Interfaces seamlessly with Cisco proprietary protocols like RPVST+ and devices running CDP for greater interoperability and integration.

• Unite various networking products with the latest open standard protocols for more network choice.

Leverage familiar tools and practices

• One common CLI and GUI using a well-known command language gets skilled network administrators productive quickly.

• Maintain consistent configurations by running one OS release across all products in the series.

• Rapidly deploy mirrored configurations to numerous devices by simply inserting in a USB key.

Deploy with confidence at any scale

• Creates assurance with high throughput and capacity to handle unexpected traffic loads.

• Scales easily with built-in stacking ports and advancements to improve resiliency on up to 12 units.

• Offers certainty with a lifetime warranty that covers software upgrades, hardware repair or replacement, optics, and cables.

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Dell Networking OS 6Common Firmware, CLI, and GUI across N-Series products

Built for the skilled network administratorIt’s about doing things the way skilled network administrators do things. It’s about them getting the results they expect. It’s about consistency and familiarity to help increase productivity. Dell Networking OS 6 is used across all N-Series products with the same software, same commands, and same user interface – an interface network administrators will recognize and feel comfortable using without additional training.

Key features and innovations

• Multi-chassis Link Aggregation (MLAG) creates active/active loop-free redundancy without implementing expensive spanning tree protocols.

• Interface seamlessly with Rapid Per-VLAN Spanning Tree (RPVST+) for greater flexibility and interoperability with Cisco networks. (Available with OS 6.1 release)

• Authentication Tiering allows admins to tier port authentication methods, such as 802.1x, MAC Authentication Bypass, and Captive Portal in priority order so that a single port can provide flexible access and security.

• Policy Based Routing (PBR) allows you to forward packets based on assigned criteria beyond destination address. Policy Based Forwarding

(PBF) is available on Layer 2 devices.

• Remote Switch Port Analyzer (RSPAN) allows you to monitor ports across a Layer 2 domain without purchasing costly dedicated network taps.

• DHCP Snooping ensures IP integrity on a Layer 2 switched domain to harden the security of the LAN.

• OpenFlow 1.0 provides first-look SDN capabilities in environments outside the data center. Beta release.

• And hundreds more including the latest open-standard protocols.

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Dell Networking N4000 Series10 Gigabit Ethernet with advanced Layer 3 capabilities

Deliver more bandwidth in the campus core

A high density, power efficient, and flexible 1/10/40 Gigabit Ethernet switching solution for simple scalability and high density. Resilient stacking architecture delivers reliable network performance and amazing density for demanding network environments. Helps future-proof investments as enterprises migrate from 10GbE core deployments to 40GbE.

Key features and innovations

Model Port configuration

N4032 24x 10GBASE-T ports, 1x hot swap expansion module bay

N4032F 24x SFP+ 1Gb/10Gb ports, 1x hot swap expansion module bay

N4064 48x 10GBASE-T ports & 2x 40Gb QSFP, 1x hot swap expansion module bay

N4064F 48x SFP+ 1Gb/10Gb ports & 2x 40Gb QSFP, 1x hot swap expansion module bay

• Up to 1.2Tbps switch fabric capacity

• Supports up to 64 line-rate 10GbE ports per switch and up to 672 10GbE ports in a twelve-unit stack with user port stacking at up to 320 Gbps

• Hot swap expansion module supporting dual QSFP+ (8 x 10GbE), Quad 10GBaseT, and Quad SFP+

• Plug-and-Play configuration with Dell EqualLogic™ and validated with Dell Compellent™ iSCSI storage arrays

• Dual 80PLUS-certified hot swappable power supplies

• Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) and lower power PHYs reduce power to inactive ports and idle links

• Tool-less rails significantly reduce rack installation time

• USB Rapid deployment expedites switch configurationProducts

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Dell Networking N3000 Series1 Gigabit Ethernet with advanced Layer 3 capabilities

Power efficient density for campus or small-scale data center deploymentsA power efficient and resilient 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet switching solution for advanced Layer 3 distribution and dense PoE+. Dual hot-swappable 80Plus-certified power supplies add resiliency and the capacity to provide up to 48 ports of PoE+ (up to 30.8 watts) in a 1RU footprint. Plug-and-Play configuration with Dell EqualLogic™.

Key features and innovations

Model Port configuration

N3024 24x RJ45 10/100/1000 Mb ports, 2x SFP+ ports, 2 combo media ports, 2x stacking ports, 1x hot swap expansion module bay

N3024F 24x SFP 1000 Mb ports, 2x SFP+ ports, 2x combo media ports, 2x stacking ports, 1x hot swap expansion module bay

N3024P 24x RJ45 10/100/1000 Mb PoE+ ports, 2x SFP+ ports, 2x combo media ports, 2x stacking ports, 1x hot swap expansion module bay

N3048 48x RJ45 10/100/1000 Mb ports, 2x SFP+ ports, 2x combo media ports, 2x stacking ports, 1x hot swap expansion module bay

N3048P 48x RJ45 10/100/1000 Mb PoE+ ports, 2x SFP+ ports, 2x combo media ports, 2x stacking ports, 1x hot swap expansion module bay

Products

• Up to 260 Gbps switch fabric capacity

• Supports up to 48 line-rate 1GbE ports per switch and up to 624 1GbE ports in a twelve-unit stack

• Hot swap expansion module supporting dual SFP+ and dual 10GBaseT

• Standard N-Series stacking cables and built-in ports for cost-effective high-performance stacking at up to 84 Gbps.

• Up to 48 ports of PoE+ without external power supply

• Advanced Layer 3 functionality included

• Plug-and-Play configuration with Dell EqualLogic™

• 80PLUS-certified hot swappable power supply (with dual power supplies option) and variable speed fans

• Energy Efficient Ethernet and lower power PHYs reducepower to inactive ports and idle links

• Tool-less rails significantly reduce rack installation time

• USB Rapid deployment expedites switch configuration

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Dell Networking N2000 Series1 Gigabit Ethernet with Layer 2+ capabilities

Energy efficient and cost effectiveA powerful and economical 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet switching solution for efficient Layer 2+ access for end user devices, entry-level servers, and network devices. Up to twelve switches can be stacked and managed with a single IP address to deliver reliable network performance.

Key features and innovations

Model Port configuration

N2024 24x RJ45 10/100/1000 Mb ports, 2x SFP+ ports, 2 stacking ports

N2024P 24x RJ45 10/100/1000 Mb PoE+ ports, 2x SFP+ ports, 2x stacking ports

N2048 48x RJ45 10/100/1000 Mb ports, 2x SFP+ ports, 2 stacking ports

N2048P 48x RJ45 10/100/1000 Mb PoE+ ports, 2x SFP+ ports, 2x stacking ports

Products

• Up to 220 Gbps switch fabric capacity.

• Supports up to 48 line-rate 1GbE ports per switch and up to 600 1GbE ports in a twelve-unit stack

• Standard N-Series stacking cables and built-in ports for cost-effective high-performance stacking at up to 84 Gbps

• Up to 48 ports of PoE+

• Up to 4,094 VLANs supported

• Advanced Layer 2+ functionality with up to 256 static routes and Routing Information Protocol (RIP) included supporting up to 256 interfaces

• Advanced network security including highly configurable ACLs

• USB Rapid deployment expedites switch configuration

• Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE) and lower power PHYs reduce power to inactive ports and idle links

• Fresh Air® compliant for high operating temperature environments

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The N-Series Lifetime Warranty

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SupportAssist remote monitoring

Hypervisor and OS support

SupportAssist automated support

Dispatch monitoring and crisis management

Dedicated Technical Account Manager

TechDirect online cases and dispatch

Escalation management

Collaborative 3rd party assistance

Direct access to elite ProSupport Plus engineers

System maintenance

Monthly health check and performance recommendations

Monthly contract renewal and support history reporting

Software and firmware updates

Technical support access

Parts and labor response

Cost

Lifetime Limited Warranty (LLW) covers software upgrades, hardware repair or replacement, and optics and cables when purchased with the switch.

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