Switch Features 53Integrated DHCP ServerPowerConnect 7000 Series switches include an integrated DHCP server thatcan deliver host-specific configuration information to hosts on the network.The switch DHCP server allows you to configure IP address pools (scopes),and when a host’s DHCP client requests an address, the switch DHCP serverautomatically assigns the host an address from the pool.For information about configuring the DHCP server settings, see"Configuring DHCP Server Settings" on page 859.Management of Basic Network InformationThe DHCP client on the switch allows the switch to acquire information suchas the IP address and default gateway from a network DHCP server. You canalso disable the DHCP client and configure static network information.Other configurable network information includes a Domain Name Server(DNS), hostname to IP address mapping, and a default domain name.If the switch detects an IP address conflict on the management interface, itgenerates a trap and sends a log message.For information about configuring basic network information, see "Settingthe IP Address and Other Basic Network Information" on page 115.IPv6 Management FeaturesPowerConnect 7000 Series switches provide IPv6 support for many standardmanagement features including HTTP, HTTPS/SSL, Telnet, SSH, SNMP,SNTP, TFTP, and traceroute.Dual Software ImagesPowerConnect 7000 Series switches can store up to two software images. Thedual image feature allows you to upgrade the switch without deleting theolder software image. You designate one image as the active image and theother image as the backup image.For information about managing the switch image, see "Managing Imagesand Files" on page 349.
