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The N2000 switch series oers a power-ecient Gigabit Ethernet
(GbE) network-access switching solution with integrated 10GbE
uplinks. The N2000 switch series has high-performance capabilities
and wire-speed performance, utilizing a non-blocking architecture
to easily handle unexpected trac loads. The switches oer simple
management and scalability via an 84Gbps (full-duplex) high-
availability stacking architecture that allows management of up to 12
switches from a single IP address.
An integrated 80PLUS-certified power supply and features such as
Energy-Ecient Ethernet and short cable detection provide energy
eciency to help decrease power and cooling costs.
Modernize campus network architectures
Modernize campus network architectures with a power-ecient and
resilient 1/10GbE switching solution with Power over Ethernet Plus
(PoE+). Select N2000 models oer 24 or 48 ports of PoE+ to deliver
clean power to network devices such as wireless access points
(APs), Voice-over-IP (VoIP) handsets, video conferencing systems
and security cameras. For greater interoperability in multivendor
networks, all N-Series switches oer the latest open-standard
protocols and include technology to interface with Cisco protocol
RPVST+* and devices using CDP. Achieve high availability and full
bandwidth utilization with Multi-chassis Link Aggregation (MLAG). All
N-Series switches support MLAG to create active/active loop-free
redundancy without spanning tree.
Leverage familiar tools and practices
All N-Series switches include Dell Networking OS 6, designed for
easier deployment, greater interoperability and a lower learning
curve for network administrators. One common command line
interface (CLI) and graphic user interface (GUI) using a well-known
command language gets skilled network administrators productive
quickly. This allows network administrators to maintain consistent
configurations by running one OS release across all N-Series
products. With USB auto-configuration, network administrators can
rapidly deploy mirrored configurations to numerous devices by
simply inserting a USB key.
Deploy with confidence at any scale
N2000 series switches help create performance assurance with a
data rate up to 220Gbps (full duplex) and a forwarding rate up to
164Mpps. Scale easily with built-in rear stacking ports. Switch stacks
of up to 600 1GbE ports can be managed from a single screen using
the highly-available stacking architecture for high-density aggregation
with seamless redundant availability. N-Series switches help provide
certainty with a lifetime warranty that covers software upgrades,
hardware repair or replacement, and optics and cables purchased
with the switch. Details at Dell.com/LifetimeWarranty.**
Hardware, performance and eciency
• Up to 48 line-rate GbE RJ-45 ports and two integrated 10GbE
SFP+ ports.
• Support for 24 ports of PoE+ in 1RU or up to 48 ports of PoE+
with an optional external power supply.
• Up to 600 1GbE ports in a 12-unit stack for high-density, high-
availability in IDFs, MDFs and wiring closets.
• Non-stop forwarding and fast failover in stack configurations.
• Energy-Ecient Ethernet and lower power PHYs reduce power
to inactive ports and idle links, providing energy savings from the
power cord to the port.
• Dell Fresh Air compliance for operation in environments up to
122°F (50°C) helps reduce cooling costs in temperature
constrained deployments.
Deploying, configuring and managing
• USB auto-configuration rapidly deploys the switch without
setting up complex TFTP configurations or sending technical sta
to remote oces.
• Management via an intuitive and familiar CLI, embedded web
server (GUI), SNMP-based management console application
(including Dell OpenManage Network Manager), Telnet or serial
connection.
• Private VLAN extensions and Private VLAN Edge support.
• AAA authorization, TACACS+ accounting and RADIUS support for
comprehensive secure access support.
• Authentication tiering allows network administrators 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.
• Achieve high availability and full bandwidth utilization with MLAG
and support firmware upgrades without taking the network oine.
• Interfaces with RPVST+* protocol for greater flexibility and
interoperability in Cisco networks.
• Advanced Layer 2+ IPv4 and IPv6 functionality including static
routing and Routing Information Protocol support.
• Policy based forwarding provides access control for all packets
that are bridged within a VLAN or that are routed into or out of a
VLAN.
• Remote Switch Port Analyzer (RSPAN) monitors ports across a
Layer 2 domain without costly dedicated network taps.
Dell Networking N2000 series
Dell Networking N2000 is a series of energy-ecient and cost-eective 1GbE switches designed for modernizing
and scaling network infrastructure. N2000 switches utilize a comprehensive enterprise-class Layer 2+ feature set,
deliver consistent, simplified management and oer high-availability device and network design.
*Available starting with OS 6.1 release
**Select Networking products carry a Lifetime Limited Warranty with Basic Hardware Service (repair or replacement) for life. Repair or replacement does not include troubleshooting, configuration, or other advanced service
provided by Dell ProSupport.