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...\Checkout_new\Maintenance Projects\Dell Contax\Dell_ContaxUG_PrintTOC.fm 5 Configuring the Switch 54 Configuration Work Flow 55 Connecting the Switch to the Terminal 56 Booting the Switch 57 Configuring the Stack 58 Configuration Using the Setup Wizard 58 6 Advanced Switch Configuration 63 Using the...71 Configuring Login Banners 74 Startup Menu Procedures 76 Software Download 79 7 Using Dell OpenManage Administrator. . 83 Starting the Application 84 Understanding the Interface 84 Using the Switch Administrator Buttons 87 Field Definitions 89 Common GUI Features 89 Contents 5
...\Checkout_new\Maintenance Projects\Dell Contax\Dell_ContaxUG_PrintTOC.fm 5 Configuring the Switch 54 Configuration Work Flow 55 Connecting the Switch to the Terminal 56 Booting the Switch 57 Configuring the Stack 58 Configuration Using the Setup Wizard 58 6 Advanced Switch Configuration 63 Using the...71 Configuring Login Banners 74 Startup Menu Procedures 76 Software Download 79 7 Using Dell OpenManage Administrator. . 83 Starting the Application 84 Understanding the Interface 84 Using the Switch Administrator Buttons 87 Field Definitions 89 Common GUI Features 89 Contents 5
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The CLI Reference Guide, which is available on the Documentation CD, provides additional information about the CLI commands. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 13 This guide contains the information needed for installing, configuring, and maintaining the device through CLI commands. 1 Preface PowerConnect 5524/5548 and PowerConnect 5524P/5548P are stackable, advanced multi-layer devices. This guide describes how to configure each system through the web-based management system and through the web-based management system, called the OpenManage Switch Administrator.
The CLI Reference Guide, which is available on the Documentation CD, provides additional information about the CLI commands. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 13 This guide contains the information needed for installing, configuring, and maintaining the device through CLI commands. 1 Preface PowerConnect 5524/5548 and PowerConnect 5524P/5548P are stackable, advanced multi-layer devices. This guide describes how to configure each system through the web-based management system and through the web-based management system, called the OpenManage Switch Administrator.
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... Features • Quality of all updated device features, see the latest software version Release Notes. For a complete list of Service Features • Device Management Features Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 14 2 Features This section describes the features of the PowerConnect 5524/P and 5548/P switches.
... Features • Quality of all updated device features, see the latest software version Release Notes. For a complete list of Service Features • Device Management Features Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 14 2 Features This section describes the features of the PowerConnect 5524/P and 5548/P switches.
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... that share a point-to-point link segment, and automatically configures both types to take maximum advantage of operation. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 17 The PowerConnect 5500 series enhances auto-negotiation by providing port advertisement. For more information, see "Port Configuration" on page 397 ...Cable Testing (VCT) VCT detects and reports copper link cabling faults, such as Media-Dependent Interface (MDI), and standard wiring for hubs and switches is not enabled, only MDI (straight) cables can be used . If auto-negotiation is MDIX (crossed) or MDI (straight). For ...
... that share a point-to-point link segment, and automatically configures both types to take maximum advantage of operation. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 17 The PowerConnect 5500 series enhances auto-negotiation by providing port advertisement. For more information, see "Port Configuration" on page 397 ...Cable Testing (VCT) VCT detects and reports copper link cabling faults, such as Media-Dependent Interface (MDI), and standard wiring for hubs and switches is not enabled, only MDI (straight) cables can be used . If auto-negotiation is MDIX (crossed) or MDI (straight). For ...
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...them from incoming frames. In Layer 2 Multicast service, a single frame is received for information distribution. VLAN-Aware MAC-Based Switching The device always performs VLAN-aware bridging. Frames addressed to a destination MAC address that enables one-to-many and many-to... a similar functionality can be configured for untagged frames. For more information, see "Dynamic Addresses" on page 508. 18 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide This prevents the Bridging Table from incoming packets. MAC Multicast Support Multicast service is a limited Broadcast service...
...them from incoming frames. In Layer 2 Multicast service, a single frame is received for information distribution. VLAN-Aware MAC-Based Switching The device always performs VLAN-aware bridging. Frames addressed to a destination MAC address that enables one-to-many and many-to... a similar functionality can be configured for untagged frames. For more information, see "Dynamic Addresses" on page 508. 18 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide This prevents the Bridging Table from incoming packets. MAC Multicast Support Multicast service is a limited Broadcast service...
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... can be grouped in the same VLAN. Packets are part of the active underlying Spanning Tree Protocol topology. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Port-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs) Port-based VLANs classify incoming packets to carry IP voice traffic from which voice...a single Broadcast domain. For more information, see "Virtual LAN Overview" on page 460. VLAN Supported Features VLAN Support VLANs are collections of switching ports that are classified as belonging to a VLAN, based on either the VLAN tag or on a combination of the ingress port and packet ...
... can be grouped in the same VLAN. Packets are part of the active underlying Spanning Tree Protocol topology. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Port-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs) Port-based VLANs classify incoming packets to carry IP voice traffic from which voice...a single Broadcast domain. For more information, see "Virtual LAN Overview" on page 460. VLAN Supported Features VLAN Support VLANs are collections of switching ports that are classified as belonging to a VLAN, based on either the VLAN tag or on a combination of the ingress port and packet ...
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...more information, see "Multicast TV VLAN" on ports. Spanning Tree Protocol Features Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) 802.1d Spanning tree is received unevenly. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 21 Private VLAN The Private VLAN feature provides Layer 2 isolation between ports that enables bridges to Layer 2-isolated subscribers, without ...resolve Layer 2 forwarding loops. The subscribers are the only receivers of voice does not deteriorate if the IP traffic is a standard Layer 2 switch requirement that share the same Broadcast domain, or in Auto-Voice VLAN Secure mode.
...more information, see "Multicast TV VLAN" on ports. Spanning Tree Protocol Features Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) 802.1d Spanning tree is received unevenly. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 21 Private VLAN The Private VLAN feature provides Layer 2 isolation between ports that enables bridges to Layer 2-isolated subscribers, without ...resolve Layer 2 forwarding loops. The subscribers are the only receivers of voice does not deteriorate if the IP traffic is a standard Layer 2 switch requirement that share the same Broadcast domain, or in Auto-Voice VLAN Secure mode.
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..." on page 668. are implicitly labeled with the name of the ACL that permitted their entrance. The switch detects IPv6 frames by the IPv6 ethertype. Events are sent as SNMP traps to the IP Precedence IP Header bit-field.... The switch can then be applied to multiple sources sending packets with severity codes and timestamps. TCP Congestion Avoidance The... similar to a Trap Recipient List. For more information, see "QoS Advanced Mode" on page 307. 24 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
..." on page 668. are implicitly labeled with the name of the ACL that permitted their entrance. The switch detects IPv6 frames by the IPv6 ethertype. Events are sent as SNMP traps to the IP Precedence IP Header bit-field.... The switch can then be applied to multiple sources sending packets with severity codes and timestamps. TCP Congestion Avoidance The... similar to a Trap Recipient List. For more information, see "QoS Advanced Mode" on page 307. 24 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
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... pages, through DHCP. There are three levels of the switch's IP address, whether it is defined, each consisting of CLI commands that are stored and manipulated as text files. The system can access the Community table. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 25 SNMP Versions 1, 2, and .... Web-Based Management Web-based management enables managing the system from any web browser. If the IP address is embedded within the switch, and provides the ability to continuously monitor traffic flows on page 203. The sFlow sampling technology is static, see more information, ...
... pages, through DHCP. There are three levels of the switch's IP address, whether it is defined, each consisting of CLI commands that are stored and manipulated as text files. The system can access the Community table. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 25 SNMP Versions 1, 2, and .... Web-Based Management Web-based management enables managing the system from any web browser. If the IP address is embedded within the switch, and provides the ability to continuously monitor traffic flows on page 203. The sFlow sampling technology is static, see more information, ...
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...to advertise themselves to other systems, and to the millisecond. SNTP The Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) assures accurate network Ethernet Switch clock time synchronization up to store discovered information. The higher the stratum (where zero is translated into 192.87.56.2. For more...Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) enables network managers to co-exist on a single network LLDP. LLDP discovers network neighbors by strata. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 27 For more accurate the clock. Time sources are sent in the packet Type Length Value (TLV) field....
...to advertise themselves to other systems, and to the millisecond. SNTP The Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) assures accurate network Ethernet Switch clock time synchronization up to store discovered information. The higher the stratum (where zero is translated into 192.87.56.2. For more...Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) enables network managers to co-exist on a single network LLDP. LLDP discovers network neighbors by strata. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 27 For more accurate the clock. Time sources are sent in the packet Type Length Value (TLV) field....
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..., see "Password Management" on page 279. TACACS+ provides a centralized, user management system, while still retaining consistency with a device. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 29 SSH Secure Shell (SSH) is a protocol that they must contain both upper and lower-case letters, numbers...The SSH server feature enables an SSH client to establish a secure, encrypted connection with RADIUS and other authentication processes. The switch provides the ability to demand strong passwords, meaning that provides a secure, remote connection to an inbound telnet connection. This ...
..., see "Password Management" on page 279. TACACS+ provides a centralized, user management system, while still retaining consistency with a device. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 29 SSH Secure Shell (SSH) is a protocol that they must contain both upper and lower-case letters, numbers...The SSH server feature enables an SSH client to establish a secure, encrypted connection with RADIUS and other authentication processes. The switch provides the ability to demand strong passwords, meaning that provides a secure, remote connection to an inbound telnet connection. This ...
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...Broadcasts from DHCP clients and relays them to DHCP servers that share the same Broadcast domain (VLAN) with other network traffic. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 31 For more information on the device serving as a DHCP client, see "Network Security" on page ...The Protected Ports feature provides Layer 2 isolation between interfaces (Ethernet ports and LAGs) that may reside on different subnets. The switch can select any combination of packets with specific priority over other interfaces. iSCSI Optimization iSCSI optimization provides the iSCSI flows with ...
...Broadcasts from DHCP clients and relays them to DHCP servers that share the same Broadcast domain (VLAN) with other network traffic. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 31 For more information on the device serving as a DHCP client, see "Network Security" on page ...The Protected Ports feature provides Layer 2 isolation between interfaces (Ethernet ports and LAGs) that may reside on different subnets. The switch can select any combination of packets with specific priority over other interfaces. iSCSI Optimization iSCSI optimization provides the iSCSI flows with ...
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...a DHCP relay agent to turn on a LED (through the GUI interface) on a specific unit or on page 577. Identifying a Switch via LED The switch provides the ability to send additional client information, upon requesting an IP address. Option 82 specifies the relaying... switch's MAC address, the port identifier, and the VLAN that forwarded the packet. The relay agent information option (Option 82) in a stack for a specific length of time. For more information, see Unit Identification (Location). 32 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
...a DHCP relay agent to turn on a LED (through the GUI interface) on a specific unit or on page 577. Identifying a Switch via LED The switch provides the ability to send additional client information, upon requesting an IP address. Option 82 specifies the relaying... switch's MAC address, the port identifier, and the VLAN that forwarded the packet. The relay agent information option (Option 82) in a stack for a specific length of time. For more information, see Unit Identification (Location). 32 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
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It contains the following device types: • PowerConnect 5524 - Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports • PowerConnect 5524P (with minimal management requirements. NOTE: 10/100/1000Mbps Baset-T ports are also known as shown in Figure ... Panel • Ventilation System • System LEDs • Port LEDs 34 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Device Models The PowerConnect 5500 switches combine versatility with PoE) - Provides 48 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports • PowerConnect 5548P (with Power-over -Ethernet (PoE) support Each of the devices. Provides...
It contains the following device types: • PowerConnect 5524 - Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports • PowerConnect 5524P (with minimal management requirements. NOTE: 10/100/1000Mbps Baset-T ports are also known as shown in Figure ... Panel • Ventilation System • System LEDs • Port LEDs 34 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Device Models The PowerConnect 5500 switches combine versatility with PoE) - Provides 48 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports • PowerConnect 5548P (with Power-over -Ethernet (PoE) support Each of the devices. Provides...
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... is used for firmware upgrade from a USB device. Reset Button The PowerConnect 5500 switches have a reset button, located on Front Panel Figure 5-2 shows the extreme, right-hand part of the switch is activated by power-up or low-voltage conditions. 36 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The single reset circuit of the front panel...
... is used for firmware upgrade from a USB device. Reset Button The PowerConnect 5500 switches have a reset button, located on Front Panel Figure 5-2 shows the extreme, right-hand part of the switch is activated by power-up or low-voltage conditions. 36 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The single reset circuit of the front panel...
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...on . The fan outlets are shown in fans. A critical system error has occurred. A non-critical system error has occurred. 38 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide LED Definitions The front panel contains light emitting diodes (LEDs) that indicates if one or more fans are described below... Indicators LED Power Supply (PWR) Status Color Green Static Green Flashing Off Green Static Green Flashing Red Static Red Flashing Description The switch is booting. The switch is turned on page 38 for AC power supply. • A/C Power Supply - These are faulty (see Table 5-1). The ...
...on . The fan outlets are shown in fans. A critical system error has occurred. A non-critical system error has occurred. 38 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide LED Definitions The front panel contains light emitting diodes (LEDs) that indicates if one or more fans are described below... Indicators LED Power Supply (PWR) Status Color Green Static Green Flashing Off Green Static Green Flashing Red Static Red Flashing Description The switch is booting. The switch is turned on page 38 for AC power supply. • A/C Power Supply - These are faulty (see Table 5-1). The ...
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...removing a stack member, the Master unit initiates a stacking discovering process. 44 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide All stack members are accessed through the management IP address, through a single switch, so that all other units are connected to eight units can be stacked.... responsible for updating and synchronizing the Master Backup. All protocols run in the event of only a single switch. Stack Overview The PowerConnect 5500 Stacking feature provides multiple switch management through which the stack is a member in a stack, although the stack may have a Master ...
...removing a stack member, the Master unit initiates a stacking discovering process. 44 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide All stack members are accessed through the management IP address, through a single switch, so that all other units are connected to eight units can be stacked.... responsible for updating and synchronizing the Master Backup. All protocols run in the event of only a single switch. Stack Overview The PowerConnect 5500 Stacking feature provides multiple switch management through which the stack is a member in a stack, although the stack may have a Master ...
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... the unit at the top of the stack. If the master unit fails, the master-backup unit assumes the Master Backup role. Stacking Units PowerConnect 5500 series switches use two HDMI 10G ports for stacking. This step provides increased bandwidth and redundancy. Runs a slave version of the software that enables the applications... the resources of the stack master. To connect the units in addition, continuously monitors the existence and operation of the slave unit. • Master Backup - Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 45 • Slave Unit -
... the unit at the top of the stack. If the master unit fails, the master-backup unit assumes the Master Backup role. Stacking Units PowerConnect 5500 series switches use two HDMI 10G ports for stacking. This step provides increased bandwidth and redundancy. Runs a slave version of the software that enables the applications... the resources of the stack master. To connect the units in addition, continuously monitors the existence and operation of the slave unit. • Master Backup - Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 45 • Slave Unit -
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... through the stack until it to the unit to which is attached. In this case, the system automatically switches to the Master Backup • Replacing Stacking Members Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 47 It contains the following topics: • Adding a Unit to the Stack •...; Assigning Unit IDs • Selecting the Master and Master Backup Units • Switching from the Master to a chain topology,...
... through the stack until it to the unit to which is attached. In this case, the system automatically switches to the Master Backup • Replacing Stacking Members Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 47 It contains the following topics: • Adding a Unit to the Stack •...; Assigning Unit IDs • Selecting the Master and Master Backup Units • Switching from the Master to a chain topology,...
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.../or a backup Master unit is inserted to the backup unit. This makes the nth unit a master-enabled unit. • If there is done by switching over for example, if Unit 2 is inserted in the first minute of a ten-minute cycle, and Unit 1 is included in fifth minute of the... there is elected. - This is no Master-enabled unit in the stack: Do -switch n renumber 2 (through CLI or GUI). NOTE: Two stacking member are considered the same age if they powered up). The dynamic 50 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide NOTE: If two stack members are synchronized with the longest UP...
.../or a backup Master unit is inserted to the backup unit. This makes the nth unit a master-enabled unit. • If there is done by switching over for example, if Unit 2 is inserted in the first minute of a ten-minute cycle, and Unit 1 is included in fifth minute of the... there is elected. - This is no Master-enabled unit in the stack: Do -switch n renumber 2 (through CLI or GUI). NOTE: Two stacking member are considered the same age if they powered up). The dynamic 50 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide NOTE: If two stack members are synchronized with the longest UP...