Category Archives: Dell Force10

Distributed Core Network Architecture

There is no doubt you have probably heard by now the importance of supporting ‘east-west’ traffic flow in large data center networks. So why is this and what does it mean? And when Gartner claims that 80 percent of data … Continue reading

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Dell Force10 – Layer 2 Multipathing via Virtual Link Trunking (VLT)

In this blog I use one Dell Force10 S50N [FTOS 8.4.2.7] and three Dell Force10 S4810 switches [FTOS 8.3.12.1] to demonstrate Dell Force10’s layer 2 mulipathing technology called Virtual Link Trunking (VLT). With VLT, you can create a LAG for … Continue reading

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Multi-Area OSPF in a Mixed Cisco and Dell Force10 Environment

In this lab I use one Cisco 2621XM [IOS 12.4(2)T], one Cisco 2621 [IOS 12.3(18)], one Cisco 3660 [IOS 12.1(1)T], one Cisco 3640 [IOS 12.1(2)T], one Cisco 3550-24PWR-SMI [IOS 12.2(44)SE6], one Dell Force10 S60 [FTOS 8.3.3.7], and one Dell Force10 … Continue reading

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Blocking Hackers From Accessing Your Switch via Telnet/SSH

It’s amazing how much rattling at the doors and attempted intrusions companies become accustomed to seeing on their networks. Here I show a simple way to block telnet/SSH access to your switch. First, you should never use telnet to manage … Continue reading

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Trunking and DHCP Across Dell Force10 Switches

I did this lab some time back and thought it would be useful to post. In this lab I use a Dell Force10 S25P (FTOS 8.4.2.6) switch and Dell Force10 S50N (FTOS 8.4.2.6) switch to demonstrate trunking and Dynamic Host … Continue reading

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Using Dell EqualLogic iSCSI Arrays for Remote Storage

Dell EqualLogic storage can provide an easy and cost effective solution for adding remote storage to your virtualized environment. The PS Series Storage arrays can be a great solution as you can easily expand storage by combining multiple PS Series … Continue reading

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Advanced Private VLAN Configuration on Dell Force10 Switches

In a prior lab, “Dell Force10 Z9000 – Creating Additional Layer 2 Isolation via Private VLANs“, I demonstrated some basics in regards to private VLANs. In this lab, I plan to go a little further and demonstrate how hosts in … Continue reading

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Dell Force10 Z9000 – Creating Additional Layer 2 Isolation via Private VLANs

Private VLANs provide additional segregation capabilities within a VLAN. A private VLAN provides further layer 2 isolation between ports. A common example of private VLAN use is a hotel providing Internet access for patrons while at the same time preventing … Continue reading

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802.1Q Trunking Between Cisco and Dell Force10 Switches

In this lab I use a Dell Force10 S25P switch [FTOS 8.4.2.6] and a Cisco C3750 switch [IOS 12.2(25)SEE3] to demonstrate 802.1Q trunking.

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Recover from a Forgotten Console Password on Dell Force10 E-Series Switches

In this lab I will use a Dell Force10 E600i chassis [FTOS 8.3.1.1] to demonstrate how to recover if you forget your console password. The first thing to do to prepare for this lab is to log on through the … Continue reading

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