User Manual

The Dell Networking X-Series is a family of smart managed
1GbE and 10GbE Ethernet switches designed for small and
medium businesses who crave enterprise-class network control
fused with consumer-like ease. X-Series switches have a variety
of port counts, PoE options and deployment choices. Setup
and management are greatly simplied with an intuitive GUI
and hardware design. A broad set of models means deploying
capacity on your terms, including the compact 8-port unit
designed for desk, wall or ceiling mounting with a smart design.
Practical innovations for small networks
Powerful tools inside an elegant interface with app-like
functionality make X-Series switches a pleasure to use. Familiar
commands and alerts similar to PCs and servers means there
is less jargon to learn and more knowledge to gain. Connect,
auto-congure, and power VoIP phones and wireless access
points with PoE options.
Sleek navigation with ecient and instinctual work ow
The design of everything from navigation and clicks to menu
structures and help tips was inspired by the way IT pros think
and work. Streamlined tools, step-by-step wizards and a
concise, informative dashboard make switch conguration
and calibration fast and accurate. Common tasks, alerts, port
status and network visualization are on one beautiful dashboard
screen.
Unmatched trac visibility and real-time control
Optimize cloud services and onsite network applications
with security and trac priority features. See network trac
and move from monitoring to resolving in one continuous
sequence. Unique multi-port selection for batch routines plus
port proles for common devices eliminate extra steps and
conguration errors.
Lifetime Limited Warranty
Dell Networking X-series switches are backed by an industry-
leading, lifetime warranty guaranteeing basic hardware service.
X-series switches not only provide the quality, reliability and
capability you expect from Dell, but also peace of mind that
comes with a true lifetime warranty.
Details at Dell.com/lifetimewarranty.
Key features
• 1 GbE and 10GbE switch family
» Compact, fanless 1GbE 8, 18, and 26 port switches with
optional Power over Ethernet (PoE/PoE+) support
» PoE-powered 8-port switch for exible oce placement
(non-PoE model)
» Half rack width 26- and 18-port switches with two
dedicated 1GbE SFP uplink ports
» Rack width 52-port switches with four dedicated 10GbE
SFP+ uplink ports
» 10GbE 12-port model for high-speed server connect or
network aggregation
» Layer 2+ IPV4 and IPV6 functionality including static
routing
• Revolutionary GUI design for ease of setup and “actionable
monitoring”
» Powerful tools inside an elegant interface with app-like
functionality
» Streamlined tools, step-by-step wizards and a
customizable dashboard
» Common tasks, alerts, port status and network
visualization on a single dashboard
» Optimize cloud services and onsite network applications
with security and trac priority features
» See network trac and move from monitoring to
resolving in one continuous sequence
» Multi-port selection for batch routines and port
proles for common devices eliminate extra steps and
conguration errors
• Tandem rack tray accommodates two half rack-width
switches in 1RU
• Dell Fresh Air 2.0 capable performance with energy-
ecient operation
• Patented locking plug and console port
1/10GbE switches with an intuitive GUI designed to optimize cloud and onsite network applications
Dell Networking X-Series