Dell PowerConnect 8024, User Configuration Manual

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Switch Features
Integrated DHCP Server
PowerConnect 8000/8100-series switches include an integrated DHCP server
that can deliver host-specific configuration information to hosts on the
network. The switch DHCP server allows you to configure IP address pools
(scopes), and when a host’s DHCP client requests an address, the switch
DHCP server automatically assigns the host an address from the pool.
For information about configuring the DHCP server settings, see
"Configuring DHCP Server Settings" on page 871.
Management of Basic Network Information
The DHCP client on the switch allows the switch to acquire information such
as the IP address and default gateway from a network DHCP server. You can
also disable the DHCP client and configure static network information.
Other configurable network information includes a Domain Name Server
(DNS), hostname to IP address mapping, and a default domain name.
If the switch detects an IP address conflict on the management interface, it
generates a trap and sends a log message.
For information about configuring basic network information, see "Setting
the IP Address and Other Basic Network Information" on page 121.
IPv6 Management Features
PowerConnect 8000/8100-series switches provide IPv6 support for many
standard management features including HTTP, HTTPS/SSL, Telnet, SSH,
SNMP, SNTP, TFTP, and traceroute.
Dual Software Images
PowerConnect 8000/8100-series switches can store up to two software images.
The dual image feature allows you to upgrade the switch without deleting the
older software image. You designate one image as the active image and the
other image as the backup image.
For information about managing the switch image, see "Managing Images
and Files" on page 309.