RR224 - Dell PowerConnect 6224F 24 x 10/100/1000Base-T; 4 x Combo Ports Switch

Name: RR224 - Dell PowerConnect 6224F 24 x 10/100/1000Base-T; 4 x Combo Ports Switch
Brand: Dell
SKU: RR224

RR224 - Dell PowerConnect 6224F 24 x 10/100/1000Base-T; 4 x Combo Ports Switch | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Dell PowerConnect 6224F is a 24-port Layer 3 managed Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for enterprise backbone and long-haul fiber connectivity. It features 24 SFP fiber ports operating at 1000Base-X speeds, plus four combo ports supporting either SFP or 10/100/1000Base-T copper connections. The switch delivers 136 Gbps switch fabric capacity with a forwarding rate of 95 Mpps, supporting up to 16,000 MAC addresses. Advanced Layer 3 routing capabilities include RIPv1/v2, OSPFv2/v3, and VRRP protocols. The 6224F supports up to 1,024 VLANs with IEEE 802.1Q tagging and QinQ double VLAN tagging. Optional 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplink modules enable direct connectivity to enterprise backbones and data centers. Stackable up to 12 units for increased throughput, the switch includes comprehensive management via web GUI, CLI, SNMPv3, and RMON monitoring. Housed in a 1U rackmount form factor with redundant power supply support, it is ideal for medium to large enterprise networks requiring reliable fiber-based connectivity.

24 SFP Gigabit Fiber Ports + 4 Combo Ports
136 Gbps Switch Fabric, 95 Mpps Forwarding Rate
Layer 3 Routing: OSPF, RIP, VRRP, PIM Support
Up to 1,024 VLANs with IEEE 802.1Q & QinQ
Stackable up to 12 Units, ~2 Terabits Total
Optional 10GbE Uplinks, SNMPv3, RADIUS Auth

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Manufacturer part #	RR224
Brand	Dell
Condition	New
Model	PowerConnect 6224F
Product Line	PowerConnect 6200
Product Type	Gigabit Ethernet Layer 3 Stackable Switch
VLAN Support	Up to 1024 VLANs; IEEE 802.1Q tagging; Double VLAN tagging (QinQ); GVRP
Access Control	Up to 100 ACLs with 10 ACEs per ACL; Up to 100 QoS ACLs
MAC Address Table	Up to 896 ARP entries; Up to 512 NDP entries
Network Technology	Gigabit Ethernet; IPv6 support

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Best for

Enterprise Backbone Connectivity
The 24 SFP fiber ports and optional 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks enable high-speed backbone connections across distributed enterprise networks. With 136 Gbps switch fabric capacity and 95 Mpps forwarding rate, it handles mission-critical traffic efficiently.
Campus Network Distribution
Stackable up to 12 units with resilient stacking support, the 6224F scales campus networks to nearly 2 Terabits total capacity. Layer 3 routing with OSPF and VRRP provides redundancy and load balancing across multiple buildings.
Long-Haul Fiber Connectivity
The 24 1000Base-X SFP ports support extended-distance fiber optics (1000-LX/SX), making it ideal for connecting remote sites and data centers over long distances without signal degradation.
Data Center Aggregation
With support for up to 1,024 VLANs, IEEE 802.1x authentication, and advanced QoS with 8 priority queues per port, the switch efficiently aggregates server traffic and enforces network policies in virtualized environments.
High-Availability Networks
Redundant power supply support, Spanning Tree Protocol (IEEE 802.1D/w), and VRRP enable fault-tolerant network designs. The switch maintains network uptime through automatic failover and loop prevention.

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Management Interface	Web-based; CLI via Telnet/Serial; SNMPv1/v2c/v3; RMON 4 groups

Multicast Forwarding	Up to 256 Multicast Forwarding Entries; IGMP v2; DVMRP

Ethernet Speed	10/100/1000Base-T; 1000Base-X; Optional 10GbE

Power Supplies	External redundant power support with RPS-600

Rack Units	1U
Form Factor	1U Rackmount

Status LEDs	Temperature sensors for environmental monitoring

Ethernet Ports	24 x 10/100/1000Base-T; 4 x Combo Ports
Expansion Slots	24 SFP; Up to 4 x 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplinks

What fiber types does the PowerConnect 6224F support?

The 6224F supports 24 SFP ports with 1000Base-SX and 1000Base-LX fiber optics. 1000Base-SX operates up to 550 meters on multimode fiber, while 1000Base-LX extends to 10 kilometers on single-mode fiber. The four combo ports can operate as either SFP fiber or 10/100/1000Base-T copper, providing flexibility for mixed deployments.

Can the 6224F be upgraded to 10 Gigabit speeds?

Yes, the switch supports optional 10 Gigabit Ethernet uplink modules (up to four 10GbE ports) for connectivity to 10GE routers, servers, and data center backbones. These uplinks are installed in dedicated expansion slots, allowing the 24 Gigabit fiber ports to remain unchanged while adding high-speed backbone capacity.

How many switches can be stacked together?

Up to 12 PowerConnect 6224F switches can be stacked using resilient stacking technology, providing nearly 2 Terabits of total switch capacity. Each switch contributes 136 Gbps, and stacking allows increased throughput without affecting network performance. Optional stacking modules are required for this functionality.

What Layer 3 routing protocols are supported?

The 6224F supports OSPFv2/v3, RIPv1/v2, VRRP, PIM-DM, and PIM-SM. It can store up to 224 IPv4 routes and 128 IPv6 routes, enabling complex routing topologies. VRRP provides automatic failover for gateway redundancy in high-availability network designs.

How many VLANs can the switch support?

The 6224F supports up to 1,024 VLANs with IEEE 802.1Q tagging and QinQ (double VLAN tagging) for service provider and multi-tenant environments. Dynamic VLAN configuration with GVRP is also supported, enabling automatic VLAN propagation across the network.

What management options are available?

Management interfaces include web-based GUI, CLI via Telnet/Serial console, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, and RMON with four monitoring groups (history, statistics, alarms, events). TFTP supports firmware and configuration file transfers. Syslog remote logging enables centralized monitoring and troubleshooting across multiple switches.

Does the 6224F support redundant power supplies?

Yes, the switch supports optional external redundant power supplies via the RPS-600 module. The internal power supply operates on AC 110/240V ±10% (50/60Hz) with maximum consumption of 67.6W. Redundant power ensures continuous operation during power supply failures, critical for mission-critical backbone deployments.

Dell PowerConnect 6224F 24 x 10/100/1000Base-T; 4 x Combo Ports Switch

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