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FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Maintenance Projects\Dell Contax\Dell_ContaxUG_PrintTOC.fm Table of Contents 1 Preface 13 2 Features 14 IP Version 6 (IPv6) Support 15 Stack Support 15 Power over Ethernet 15 Green Ethernet 16 Head of Line Blocking Prevention 16 Flow Control Support (IEEE 802.3X 16 Back Pressure Support 16 Virtual Cable Testing (VCT 17 Auto-Negotiation 17 MDI/MDIX Support 17 MAC Address Supported Features 17 Layer 2 Features 19 IGMP Snooping 19 Port Mirroring 19 Broadcast Storm Control 19 VLAN Supported Features 20 Contents 3
FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Maintenance Projects\Dell Contax\Dell_ContaxUG_PrintTOC.fm Table of Contents 1 Preface 13 2 Features 14 IP Version 6 (IPv6) Support 15 Stack Support 15 Power over Ethernet 15 Green Ethernet 16 Head of Line Blocking Prevention 16 Flow Control Support (IEEE 802.3X 16 Back Pressure Support 16 Virtual Cable Testing (VCT 17 Auto-Negotiation 17 MDI/MDIX Support 17 MAC Address Supported Features 17 Layer 2 Features 19 IGMP Snooping 19 Port Mirroring 19 Broadcast Storm Control 19 VLAN Supported Features 20 Contents 3
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FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Maintenance Projects\Dell Contax\Dell_ContaxUG_PrintTOC.fm LAG Membership 506 16 Multicast 508 Multicast Support Overview 509 Global Parameters 511 Bridge Multicast Groups 513 Bridge Multicast Forward All 517 IGMP Snooping 519 Unregistered Multicast 525 Multicast TV VLAN 527 17 LLDP 531 LLDP Overview 532 LLDP Properties 533 LLDP Port Settings 537 MED Network Policy 540 LLDP MED Port Settings 543 Neighbors Information 548 18 Dynamic ARP Inspection 551 Dynamic ARP Inspection Overview 552 Global Settings 553 Contents 9
FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Maintenance Projects\Dell Contax\Dell_ContaxUG_PrintTOC.fm LAG Membership 506 16 Multicast 508 Multicast Support Overview 509 Global Parameters 511 Bridge Multicast Groups 513 Bridge Multicast Forward All 517 IGMP Snooping 519 Unregistered Multicast 525 Multicast TV VLAN 527 17 LLDP 531 LLDP Overview 532 LLDP Properties 533 LLDP Port Settings 537 MED Network Policy 540 LLDP MED Port Settings 543 Neighbors Information 548 18 Dynamic ARP Inspection 551 Dynamic ARP Inspection Overview 552 Global Settings 553 Contents 9
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...Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 14 This section contains the following topics: • IP Version 6 (IPv6) Support • Stack Support • Power over Ethernet • Green Ethernet • Head of Line Blocking Prevention • Flow Control Support (IEEE 802.3X) • Back Pressure Support...Supported Features • Spanning Tree Protocol Features • Link Aggregation • Quality of Service Features • Quality of all updated device features, see the latest software version Release Notes. 2 Features This section describes the features of the PowerConnect 5524...
...Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 14 This section contains the following topics: • IP Version 6 (IPv6) Support • Stack Support • Power over Ethernet • Green Ethernet • Head of Line Blocking Prevention • Flow Control Support (IEEE 802.3X) • Back Pressure Support...Supported Features • Spanning Tree Protocol Features • Link Aggregation • Quality of Service Features • Quality of all updated device features, see the latest software version Release Notes. 2 Features This section describes the features of the PowerConnect 5524...
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...to a power source. The HDMI ports are 1.3a specification, Category 2 High Speed cables, 340 MHz (10.2 Gbit/s). Stack Support The system supports up to events, such as master failover • Auto-numbering algorithm when choosing unit number For more information, see "Stacking Overview"...combined IPv4/IPv6 network. When PoE is recommended to use HDMI cable version 1.4 The stacking feature supports the following applications: • IP Phones • Wireless Access Points Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 15 This enables device operation in a pure IPv6 network as well as ...
...to a power source. The HDMI ports are 1.3a specification, Category 2 High Speed cables, 340 MHz (10.2 Gbit/s). Stack Support The system supports up to events, such as master failover • Auto-numbering algorithm when choosing unit number For more information, see "Stacking Overview"...combined IPv4/IPv6 network. When PoE is recommended to use HDMI cable version 1.4 The stacking feature supports the following applications: • IP Phones • Wireless Access Points Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 15 This enables device operation in a pure IPv6 network as well as ...
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...before packets at the end of Ethernet connections. For more information, see "Protected Ports" on page 388. 16 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Back Pressure Support On half-duplex links, the receiving port prevents buffer overflows by the device. The Short-Reach method, which reduces... more information, see "Flow Control" on page 380. For more information, see "Power over Ethernet cables shorter than 40m, is supported by occupying the link so that the higher-speed device refrain from sending packets. Green Ethernet Green Ethernet, also known as Energy Efficient...
...before packets at the end of Ethernet connections. For more information, see "Protected Ports" on page 388. 16 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Back Pressure Support On half-duplex links, the receiving port prevents buffer overflows by the device. The Short-Reach method, which reduces... more information, see "Flow Control" on page 380. For more information, see "Power over Ethernet cables shorter than 40m, is supported by occupying the link so that the higher-speed device refrain from sending packets. Green Ethernet Green Ethernet, also known as Energy Efficient...
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... auto-negotiation is known as open cables and cable shorts. MDI/MDIX Support Standard wiring for end stations is known as Media-Dependent Interface (MDI), and standard wiring for system use. This enables both devices to be used interchangeably. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 17 Auto-Negotiation Auto-negotiation enables the device...
... auto-negotiation is known as open cables and cable shorts. MDI/MDIX Support Standard wiring for end stations is known as Media-Dependent Interface (MDI), and standard wiring for system use. This enables both devices to be used interchangeably. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 17 Auto-Negotiation Auto-negotiation enables the device...
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..., as well as an alternative to learning them from which copies of the frame are forwarded based only on page 508. 18 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide This prevents the Bridging Table from incoming packets. However, a similar functionality can be manually entered in the ... one-to-many and many-to all ports of unregistered Multicast frames. The MAC addresses are preserved across resets and reboots. MAC Multicast Support Multicast service is a limited Broadcast service that is not performed. For more information, see "Static Addresses" on page 421. For more...
..., as well as an alternative to learning them from which copies of the frame are forwarded based only on page 508. 18 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide This prevents the Bridging Table from incoming packets. However, a similar functionality can be manually entered in the ... one-to-many and many-to all ports of unregistered Multicast frames. The MAC addresses are preserved across resets and reboots. MAC Multicast Support Multicast service is a limited Broadcast service that is not performed. For more information, see "Static Addresses" on page 421. For more...
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... Tree Protocol topology. For more information, see "VLANs" on all ports that comprise a single Broadcast domain. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Full 802.1Q VLAN Tagging Compliance IEEE 802.1Q defines an architecture for virtual, bridged LANs, the services provided... a combination of switching ports that are part of these services. Network administrators can be grouped in the same VLAN. VLAN Supported Features VLAN Support VLANs are classified as belonging to a VLAN, based on either the VLAN tag or on their ingress port. Packets are collections...
... Tree Protocol topology. For more information, see "VLANs" on all ports that comprise a single Broadcast domain. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Full 802.1Q VLAN Tagging Compliance IEEE 802.1Q defines an architecture for virtual, bridged LANs, the services provided... a combination of switching ports that are part of these services. Network administrators can be grouped in the same VLAN. VLAN Supported Features VLAN Support VLANs are classified as belonging to a VLAN, based on either the VLAN tag or on their ingress port. Packets are collections...
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...to the destination. For more information, see "LAG Configuration" on page 207. Quality of Service Features Class of Service 802.1p Support The IEEE 802.1p signaling technique is an OSI Layer 2 standard for marking and prioritizing network traffic at the data link/MAC ... links, and continuously provides the maximum level of aggregation capability achievable between a given pair of BootP. No bandwidth reservations or limits Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 23 Link Aggregation Up to 32 Aggregated Links may be received from physical link disruption • Higher bandwidth ...
...to the destination. For more information, see "LAG Configuration" on page 207. Quality of Service Features Class of Service 802.1p Support The IEEE 802.1p signaling technique is an OSI Layer 2 standard for marking and prioritizing network traffic at the data link/MAC ... links, and continuously provides the maximum level of aggregation capability achievable between a given pair of BootP. No bandwidth reservations or limits Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 23 Link Aggregation Up to 32 Aggregated Links may be received from physical link disruption • Higher bandwidth ...
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... configured. For more information, see more information about this in a configuration file. A list of a community string and its access privileges. Flow Monitoring (sflow) The switch supports statistics collection, using a sampling technology called sFlow that is embedded within the switch, and provides the ability to the system. The system contains an Embedded... "SNMP" on RFC 3176. Configuration File Download and Upload The device configuration is assigned manually or through which the system can access the Community table. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 25
... configured. For more information, see more information about this in a configuration file. A list of a community string and its access privileges. Flow Monitoring (sflow) The switch supports statistics collection, using a sampling technology called sFlow that is embedded within the switch, and provides the ability to the system. The system contains an Embedded... "SNMP" on RFC 3176. Configuration File Download and Upload The device configuration is assigned manually or through which the system can access the Community table. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 25
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... "Statistics/RMON" on page 331. Syslog Syslog is an extension to assist users and save typing. USB File Transfer Protocol The device supports boot image, software, and configuration upload/download via TFTP. RMON is composed of remote servers, where they can be captured across the ...) syntax and semantics conform as much as possible to common, industry standards. For more information, see "Logs" on page 188. 26 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide When you enable the various auto-update options, the device automatically downloads a new image or configuration file when it ...
... "Statistics/RMON" on page 331. Syslog Syslog is an extension to assist users and save typing. USB File Transfer Protocol The device supports boot image, software, and configuration upload/download via TFTP. RMON is composed of remote servers, where they can be captured across the ...) syntax and semantics conform as much as possible to common, industry standards. For more information, see "Logs" on page 188. 26 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide When you enable the various auto-update options, the device automatically downloads a new image or configuration file when it ...
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... 162. The multiple advertisement sets are prioritized by enabling various IP systems to store discovered information. LLDP devices must support chassis and port ID advertisement, as well as system name, system ID, system description, and system capability advertisements. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 27 Strata define the distance from the reference clock.
... 162. The multiple advertisement sets are prioritized by enabling various IP systems to store discovered information. LLDP devices must support chassis and port ID advertisement, as well as system name, system ID, system description, and system capability advertisements. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 27 Strata define the distance from the reference clock.
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... Accounting This feature enables recording device management sessions (Telnet, serial, and WEB but not SNMP) and/or 802.1x authentication sessions. 28 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Locked Port Support Locked Port increases network security by limiting access on that contains per -port basis via the Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service...
... Accounting This feature enables recording device management sessions (Telnet, serial, and WEB but not SNMP) and/or 802.1x authentication sessions. 28 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Locked Port Support Locked Port increases network security by limiting access on that contains per -port basis via the Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service...
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...SNMP access are assigned security features. For more information, see "TACACS+" on page 275. Passwords for device connections and authentication. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 29 In this way, the user can be made that may cause unexpected behavior. For more information, ...actually applying it. TACACS+ TACACS+ provides centralized security for validation of users accessing the device. SSH Secure Shell (SSH) is currently supported. The SSH server feature enables an SSH client to a device. TACACS+ provides a centralized, user management system, while still retaining...
...SNMP access are assigned security features. For more information, see "TACACS+" on page 275. Passwords for device connections and authentication. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 29 In this way, the user can be made that may cause unexpected behavior. For more information, ...actually applying it. TACACS+ TACACS+ provides centralized security for validation of users accessing the device. SSH Secure Shell (SSH) is currently supported. The SSH server feature enables an SSH client to a device. TACACS+ provides a centralized, user management system, while still retaining...
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... System • System LEDs • Port LEDs 34 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide It contains the following device types: • PowerConnect 5524 - Device Models The PowerConnect 5500 switches combine versatility with PoE) - Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports, along with Power-over -Ethernet (PoE) support • PowerConnect 5548 - NOTE: 10/100/1000Mbps Baset-T ports are...
... System • System LEDs • Port LEDs 34 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide It contains the following device types: • PowerConnect 5524 - Device Models The PowerConnect 5500 switches combine versatility with PoE) - Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports, along with Power-over -Ethernet (PoE) support • PowerConnect 5548 - NOTE: 10/100/1000Mbps Baset-T ports are...
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.... You can download the release notes from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: We recommend that must be performed after the switch is installed and connected to the Terminal • Booting the Switch • Configuring the Stack • Configuration Using the Setup Wizard Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 54 Additional advanced functions...
.... You can download the release notes from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com. NOTE: We recommend that must be performed after the switch is installed and connected to the Terminal • Booting the Switch • Configuring the Stack • Configuration Using the Setup Wizard Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 54 Additional advanced functions...
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The device supports up to the terminal console, or via a Telnet connection, ensure that the device has an IP address and that software has been downloaded to the ... simultaneous Telnet sessions. The Run window opens. 2 Type cmd. Direct Connection Connect the device to the device. If access is a terminal emulation TCP/IP protocol. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 67 The Telnet session begins.
The device supports up to the terminal console, or via a Telnet connection, ensure that the device has an IP address and that software has been downloaded to the ... simultaneous Telnet sessions. The Run window opens. 2 Type cmd. Direct Connection Connect the device to the device. If access is a terminal emulation TCP/IP protocol. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 67 The Telnet session begins.
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... you configure a DHCP IP address, this address is dynamically retrieved, and the ip address dhcp command is supported and enables the device to automatically download its IP host configuration from the DHCP server. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 69 console# show ip interface at the system prompt, as shown in the following...
... you configure a DHCP IP address, this address is dynamically retrieved, and the ip address dhcp command is supported and enables the device to automatically download its IP host configuration from the DHCP server. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 69 console# show ip interface at the system prompt, as shown in the following...
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...under a specific feature, or retracted to information about device ports, current configuration and status, table information, and feature components. The Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator home page displays. Located in on the left side of the home page, the tree view provides an expandable...and their components. For more information, see "Device Representation" on page 87. 84 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide By dragging the vertical bar to the right, the tree area can be expanded to Dell Support. Located in the bottom center of the home page, contains a list of a...
...under a specific feature, or retracted to information about device ports, current configuration and status, table information, and feature components. The Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator home page displays. Located in on the left side of the home page, the tree view provides an expandable...and their components. For more information, see "Device Representation" on page 87. 84 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide By dragging the vertical bar to the right, the tree area can be expanded to Dell Support. Located in the bottom center of the home page, contains a list of a...
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... device management buttons. Table 7-2. Opens the Log Out window. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 87 Table 7-3. Using the Switch Administrator Buttons This section describes the buttons found on the OpenManage Switch Administrator interface. Information Buttons Button Support About Logout Description Opens the Dell Support page at the top of each page. Help Open online...
... device management buttons. Table 7-2. Opens the Log Out window. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 87 Table 7-3. Using the Switch Administrator Buttons This section describes the buttons found on the OpenManage Switch Administrator interface. Information Buttons Button Support About Logout Description Opens the Dell Support page at the top of each page. Help Open online...