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Note: Inform your supplier if there are any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use these materials to repack and return the unit to the supplier if needed. Note: Optional accessories, such as SFP modules, are available for use with the W-3000 Series Controllers and are sold separately. Contact your Dell representative for details and assistance. Model Overview The physical hardware model overview of the W-3000 Series Controllers covers all three models within the series. The difference between the three controller models is dependent on the licensing level purchased. The controller model depicted in the illustrations throughout this chapter is the W-3200. Figure 1 W-3200 Front View Dual-media ports (4x); 1000Base-X or 10/100/1000Base-T Serial Console Port 1000BaseX (SFP) Ports 10/100/1000-Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Port Note: Ports zero through three are dual-media ports and can utilize either the 1000Base-X or 10/100/1000Base-T connections provided. However, the 1000Base-X fiber connection has priority over the 10/100/1000Base-T copper connection. If a link is detected for the 1000Base-X interface, the 10/100/1000Base-T connection will be disabled. 1000Base-X (SFP) Ports There are four 1000Base-X combination ports for fiber connectivity only and are intended for use with Dell SFPs (mini-GBICs). To purchase compatible SFP modules, contact your Dell representative for details and assistance. Note: Dell tests and supports Dell optics within their controller systems. Third party optics are not tested or supported; therefore, Dell does not guarantee proper functionality of third party optics. 8 | About the PowerConnect W-3000 Series Controllers Dell PowerConnect W-3000 Series Controller | Installation Guide

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About the PowerConnect W-3000 Series Controllers
Dell PowerConnect W-3000 Series Controller
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Installation Guide
Model Overview
The physical hardware model overview of the W-3000 Series Controllers covers all three models within the series.
The difference between the three controller models is dependent on the licensing level purchased. The controller
model depicted in the illustrations throughout this chapter is the W-3200.
Figure 1
W-3200 Front View
1000Base-X (SFP) Ports
There are four 1000Base-X combination ports for fiber connectivity only and are intended for use with Dell SFPs
(mini-GBICs).
To purchase compatible SFP modules, contact your Dell representative for details and assistance.
Note:
Inform your supplier if there are any incorrect, missing, or damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton, including the
original packing materials. Use these materials to repack and return the unit to the supplier if needed.
Note:
Optional accessories, such as SFP modules, are available for use with the W-3000 Series Controllers and are sold
separately. Contact your Dell representative for details and assistance.
Serial Console Port
10/100/1000-Base-T Gigabit
Ethernet Port
1000Base-
X (SFP) Ports
Dual-media ports (4x); 1000Base-X or
10/100/1000Base-T
Note:
Ports zero through three are dual-media ports and can utilize either the 1000Base-X or 10/100/1000Base-T connections
provided. However, the 1000Base-X fiber connection has priority over the 10/100/1000Base-T copper connection. If a link is
detected for the 1000Base-X interface, the 10/100/1000Base-T connection will be disabled.
Note:
Dell tests and supports Dell optics within their controller systems. Third party optics are not tested or supported; therefore,
Dell does not guarantee proper functionality of third party optics.