Product specifications

Dell Networking N3024 and N3048 Switch Modules
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8. Connect one end of the LC to LC cable into the transceiver on the rear of the switch.
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Use standard duplex 10 foot (3 meter) LC to LC cables for the 10 Gb connections. For LC to LC cable
specifications, see “Supported Cabling” on page 101.
9. Connect the other end of the cable to the 10 Gb port on the ISIS system.
10. Plug in the two switch power cords to power on the switch. The Avid switch configuration file automatically
detects the 10 Gb modules. If you need to change your switch configuration, see
“Accessing the Dell
Networking Switch” on page 57
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All Dell Networking switches shipped from Avid include a switch configuration file that supports the 1 Gb, 10 Gb,
and stacking configurations. For valid switch configurations, see “ISIS | 7500 Network Zone Configurations” on
page 22, “ISIS | 5500 Network Zone Configurations” on page 26, and “ISIS | 2500 Network Zone
Configurations” on page 29.
Stacking the Dell Networking N3024 or N3048 Switches
Avid supports stacking two Dell Networking N3024 or N3048 switches. The stacking ports in the Dell
Networking switches allow you to stack similar switches together into a single virtual switch.
With two stacked N3024 switches, you can connect up to 48 1 Gb clients. With two stacked N3048 switches, you
can connect up to 96 1 Gb clients.
After installing the module, connect the stacking cables as described in the following procedure. For more
information on stacking the Dell Networking switches, see the documentation provided by the switch
manufacturer. The stacked switch configuration uses LC connectors to connect the cables to the switch.
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In a stacked switch configuration, you can connect the Avid ISIS to the 10 Gb connection on either switch.
To stack Dell Networking N3024 or N3048 switches:
1. Connect the stacking cable from one stacking port on the top switch to one stacking port on the bottom
switch.
Dell Networking N3024 or N3048 Switch — Stacking Module Configuration
2. Repeat for the second stacking cable.
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When connecting the 10 Gb Ethernet clients, evenly divide the number of clients between the two switches so the
network load is spread across both switches.
3. Plug in the two power cords to turn on your switches.