Product specifications

3 Dell Networking Switches
This section describes the procedures for configuring and recovering Dell Networking switches in the Avid ISIS
environment. Avid preconfigures some Dell Networking switches (S25N, S25P [fiber], S60, and S4810) for the
ISIS | 5500 environments but any of the switches can be custom-configured for your environment by your network
administrator.
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The Dell Networking S25N and S25P (fiber) switches have the same design configuration. All the setup and
configuration information in this guide applies to both models, the only difference is the S25P uses 1 Gb optical
Ethernet ports in place of 1 Gb copper Ethernet ports. The S25N offers four shared 1 Gb SPF optical ports; when
these four ports are used (21 – 24), the copper Ethernet ports with the same port numbers are disabled. For more
information, see the manufacturer’s documentation.
Dell Networking Switch Configuration
All Dell Networking switches are shipped from Avid with a switch configuration file that supports the switch
configurations documented in this guide. A backup copy of the Avid configuration is stored on the Dell
Networking switch.
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Avid recommends you install optional switch modules before you turn on the switch for the first time. The
appropriate switch configuration is read during power-up. If you install or remove switch modules after
turning on the switch, and have not changed the Avid switch configuration, the Avid configuration
automatically adjusts to the changes. If you have modified the switch configuration in any way, see
“Restoring the Avid Dell Networking Configuration” on page 59.
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The Avid configuration file is provided in flash memory on the switch and in the Avid ISIS software kit in the
following location:
[drive]:\Switch Configuration\ISIS x000\Dell_Force10\ . Configuration files in
the software kit typically are a newer version than the configuration file shipped on the switch.
A VLAN has been set up that includes all of the 1 Gb and 10 Gb ports and is configured with an IP address for
management purposes. The management IP address is 192.168.255.254/24. For information on accessing the
switch through the management IP address, see
“Configuring the Dell Networking Switch Through a Network
Connection” on page 57
.
Dell Networking N3024 and N3048 Switch Modules
The Dell Networking N3024 and N3048 switches have the following features:
• Two built-in 10 Gb ports, for connecting to the ISIS | 5500
• Two built-in 21 Gb stacking ports
• One expansion slot for installing an optional 2-port, 10 Gb module (ordered separately) if you need more than
two 10 Gb connections
The Avid ISIS software kit contains configuration files for the Dell Networking N3024 and N3048 switches. For
more information see
“Accessing the Dell Networking Switch” on page 57.