Powerconnect N2000 series - Configure Voice and Data VLAN on same interface

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Hello Experts,I need to configure a large number of Dell Powerconnect N2048P switches. We have:Voice VLAN 20Data VLAN 301.) We need to configure voice and data VLANs on the same interface. So, interface fa0/1 will have a VOIP phone connected and accessing VLAN 20, with a computer daisy chained off the IP phone accessing VLAN 30. Normally I would use something along the lines of:interface fa0/1switchport mode accessswitchport access vlan 30switchport voice vlan 20Is this the same concept on the Powerconnect N series switches? Or would I configure the interface as a trunk with a native VLAN of the Data VLAN maybe? 2.) Also, what would be the commands on this N series switch to declare VLAN 20 as the voice vlan?3.) Also I am looking to enable QOS on the switches, what would be the proper method for this? Thanks in advance!

vt1012 · Answer

It sounds like this 'deployment guide' paper is a good match for what you are doing.... 'Quality of Service for Voice on Dell Networking N-Series Switches' en.community.dell.com/.../20439292 It contains the same scenario as you described along with the required commands to configure.  QoS is also covered.   -B

vt1012 · Answer

Here is the best list I've seen of all N-Series guides as well that includes the one above... en.community.dell.com/.../guides -B

Commguy24 · Answer

Thanks All!

I understand how to use the general mode and tag VOIP traffic now. I read through the guide mentioned above and I have some questions about configuring QOS. It says "The default setting of N-Series switches is to trust the dot1p markings of incoming traffic" but in order to enable DSCP I have to run a command. How do I know if my phones use dot1p or DSCP? I am new to QOS so any help is appreciated. Thanks again!

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