Managing

Simplified Networking = Simplified Management

Maximize the efficiency of your network resources with network management tools and managed services from Dell:

Use a familiar command-line interface (CLI) — Leverage your experience in CLI even if you’ve never owned a Dell PowerConnect™ switch.
Control your network from an intuitive management interface: OpenManage™ Network Manager simplifies management with a graphical interface and wizard-based tools:
- Enable enterprise-class management and one-to-many configuration capabilities for tailored network control.
- Automate labor-intensive tasks and routine operations to help free up your time.
- Deliver visibility into potential network problems, sometimes even before they occur, so you can keep your network switches dependably healthy.
Dell™ Managed Services can operate your network for you, freeing you to focus on projects that add value to your organization.

Do you already have management tools in place? Dell PowerConnect switches use Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), a well-known specification for managing network devices, and can be managed through a wide array of software management tools.

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