D-Link DGS-6600-24SC2XS User Manual

Using a common set of modules for 10/100/1000BASE-T ports, PoE support, 
SFP,  and 10-Gigabit uplinks, IT personnel can fi t a DGS-6600 Series switch with 
diff erent port types and deploy it either as a core switch or an aggregation 
(i.e. distribution) switch which can provide high port density connections to 
workstations in an offi  ce environment, or to a subscriber’s CPE in a densely 
populated Ethernet metro area network.

To make use of this high-performance hardware, the DGS-6600 Series utilise 
a distribution switching method which has each line card (the port module 
that directly connects to the network nodes) intelligently determine the 
switch path for each data packet. The switches synchronise the switching 
and routing information between the control cards and the line cards to map 
out the fastest data transfer path. With each line card capable of performing 
L2/3/4 on-board packet switching without reliance on the control cards, the 
DGS-6600 Series switches can deliver very fast packet forwarding at almost 
zero-wait speed.

The DGS-6600 Series provides not only network access security but also 
protection against virus and worm attacks. Access security is provided through 
comprehensive policy-based ACL, port security, and IP-MAC-Port binding 
features. Attacks hidden behind control protocols are thwarted to prevent 
the switch’s CPU from being overwhelmed with unnecessary tasks which can 
cause degradation to a network’s performance. The DGS-6600 Series extends 
security to network management via such functions as SSH v2 and SNMP v3 
with authentication and encryption of management traffi  c.

Port densities can reach 144 Gigabit or 48 10-Gigabit ports per 4-slot chassis, 
or 288 Gigabit or 96 10-Gigabit ports

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 per 8-slot chassis. All port modules are 

hot-swappable, and can be used in either chassis type without the need to 
change hardware or software settings. By providing up to 96 10GE ports

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 with 

each port running at non-blocking rates, it can help enterprises migrate to a 
10G backbone.

The DGS-6600 Series implements a rich set of multilayer QoS/CoS features 
including fl ow-based bandwidth control and broadcast/multicast storm 
control to ensure that critical network services such as VoIP, video conferencing, 
IPTV, and IP surveillance are served with high priority. Bandwidth control 
guarantees bandwidth of these services when the network is busy. With L2 
Multicast support, the DGS-6600 Series is capable of handling growing IPTV 
applications.

If the worst should happen to your network you need the very best 
support and fast. Downtime costs your business money. D-Link 
Assist maximises your uptime by solving technical problems 
quickly and eff ectively. Our highly trained technicians are on 
standby around the clock, ensuring that award-winning support 
is only a phone call away. 

With a choice of three aff ordable service off erings covering all 
D-Link business products, you can select the package that suits 
you best:

D-Link Assist Gold is perfect for mission-critical environments 
where maximum uptime is a high priority. It guarantees four hour 
around-the-clock response. Cover applies 24/7 for every day of the 
year including holidays. 

D-Link Assist Silver is designed for ‘high availability’ businesses that 
require rapid response within regular working hours. It provides a 
four hour response service Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm, 
excluding holidays.

D-Link Assist Bronze is a highly cost-eff ective support solution for 
less critical environments. Response is guaranteed within eight 
business hours Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm, excluding 
holidays. 

D-Link Assist can be purchased together with any D-Link business 
product. So whether you’re buying switching, wireless, storage, 
security or IP Surveillance equipment from D-Link, your peace 
of mind is guaranteed. D-Link Assist also off ers installation and 
confi guration services to get your new hardware working quickly 
and correctly.