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Dell PowerConnect
PowerConnect is a discontinued series of network switches produced by Dell. The PowerConnect brand encompassed 2 main classes of switches. Classic switches with fabric and firmware based on Broadcom or Marvell. And switches based on technology obtained from Force10 Networks after Dell's acquisition of it in 2011, oriented towards data center switch products. PowerConnect also included its W-series, a Wi-Fi platform. In 2013, Dell re-branded their networking portfolio to Dell Networking, covering both the legacy PowerConnect products and the Force10 derived products.
The Dell PowerConnect line is marketed for business computer networking. They connect computers and servers in small to medium-sized networks using Ethernet. The brand name was first announced in July 2001, as traditional personal computer sales were declining. By September 2002 Cisco Systems cancelled a reseller agreement with Dell. Previously under storage business general manager Darren Thomas, in September 2010 Dario Zamarian was named to head networking platforms within Dell.
PowerConnect switches are available in pre-configured web-managed models as well as more expensive managed models.
As of 2013[update] there is not a single underlying operating system: the models with a product number up to 5500 run on a proprietary OS made by Marvell while the Broadcom powered switches run on an OS based on VxWorks. With the introduction of the 8100 series the switches will run on DNOS or Dell Networking Operating System which is based on a Linux kernel for DNOS 5.x and 6.x.
Via PowerConnect W-series Dell offers a range of Aruba WiFi products.
The Powerconnect-J (Juniper Networks) and B (Brocade) series are not longer sold, except for the B8000e/PCM8428-K full FCoE switches. Most of these products are now replaced by Force10 models.
Models 2216 and 2224 were unmanaged, 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet over twisted pair switches, with 16 and 24 ports each, respectively. They were discontinued.[when?] The PowerConnect 2324 was similar to 2224, but includes 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports for uplink or server purposes.
The PowerConnect 2600 series included the 2608, 2616 and 2624. They are un-managed Gigabit Ethernet workgroup switches with all ports at 10/100/1000 MBit/s. The 2624 model features an SFP port for fiber uplinks. They too are discontinued.
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Dell PowerConnect
PowerConnect is a discontinued series of network switches produced by Dell. The PowerConnect brand encompassed 2 main classes of switches. Classic switches with fabric and firmware based on Broadcom or Marvell. And switches based on technology obtained from Force10 Networks after Dell's acquisition of it in 2011, oriented towards data center switch products. PowerConnect also included its W-series, a Wi-Fi platform. In 2013, Dell re-branded their networking portfolio to Dell Networking, covering both the legacy PowerConnect products and the Force10 derived products.
The Dell PowerConnect line is marketed for business computer networking. They connect computers and servers in small to medium-sized networks using Ethernet. The brand name was first announced in July 2001, as traditional personal computer sales were declining. By September 2002 Cisco Systems cancelled a reseller agreement with Dell. Previously under storage business general manager Darren Thomas, in September 2010 Dario Zamarian was named to head networking platforms within Dell.
PowerConnect switches are available in pre-configured web-managed models as well as more expensive managed models.
As of 2013[update] there is not a single underlying operating system: the models with a product number up to 5500 run on a proprietary OS made by Marvell while the Broadcom powered switches run on an OS based on VxWorks. With the introduction of the 8100 series the switches will run on DNOS or Dell Networking Operating System which is based on a Linux kernel for DNOS 5.x and 6.x.
Via PowerConnect W-series Dell offers a range of Aruba WiFi products.
The Powerconnect-J (Juniper Networks) and B (Brocade) series are not longer sold, except for the B8000e/PCM8428-K full FCoE switches. Most of these products are now replaced by Force10 models.
Models 2216 and 2224 were unmanaged, 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet over twisted pair switches, with 16 and 24 ports each, respectively. They were discontinued.[when?] The PowerConnect 2324 was similar to 2224, but includes 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports for uplink or server purposes.
The PowerConnect 2600 series included the 2608, 2616 and 2624. They are un-managed Gigabit Ethernet workgroup switches with all ports at 10/100/1000 MBit/s. The 2624 model features an SFP port for fiber uplinks. They too are discontinued.