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The CLI Reference Guide, which is available on the Documentation CD, provides additional information about the CLI commands. This guide contains the information needed for installing, configuring, and maintaining the device through CLI commands. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 13 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. This guide contains the information needed for installing, configuring, and maintaining the device through CLI commands. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 13 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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..., see "Green Ethernet Configuration" on page 384. Green Ethernet Green Ethernet, also known as Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), is supported by the device. The Short-Reach method, which reduces power over Ethernet" on page 157. For more information, see "Protected Ports" on page 388. 16 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide To prevent HOL...
..., see "Green Ethernet Configuration" on page 384. Green Ethernet Green Ethernet, also known as Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), is supported by the device. The Short-Reach method, which reduces power over Ethernet" on page 157. For more information, see "Protected Ports" on page 388. 16 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide To prevent HOL...
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...switches is known as MediaDependent Interface with Crossover (MDIX). If auto-negotiation is MDIX (crossed) or MDI (straight). Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 17 Port advertisement enables the system administrator to an RJ-45 port is not enabled, only MDI (straight) cables...devices that are advertised. For more information, see "Port Configuration" on page 397 or "LAG Configuration" on page 403. Auto-Negotiation Auto-negotiation enables the device to be used interchangeably. The PowerConnect 5500 series enhances auto-negotiation by providing port advertisement. ...
...switches is known as MediaDependent Interface with Crossover (MDIX). If auto-negotiation is MDIX (crossed) or MDI (straight). Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 17 Port advertisement enables the system administrator to an RJ-45 port is not enabled, only MDI (straight) cables...devices that are advertised. For more information, see "Port Configuration" on page 397 or "LAG Configuration" on page 403. Auto-Negotiation Auto-negotiation enables the device to be used interchangeably. The PowerConnect 5500 series enhances auto-negotiation by providing port advertisement. ...
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... from incoming frames. MAC Multicast Support Multicast service is a limited Broadcast service that is received for untagged frames. Static MAC Entries MAC entries can be configured for a given period, are flooded to all ports of the relevant VLAN. For more information, see "Static Addresses" on page 508. 18 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
... from incoming frames. MAC Multicast Support Multicast service is a limited Broadcast service that is received for untagged frames. Static MAC Entries MAC entries can be configured for a given period, are flooded to all ports of the relevant VLAN. For more information, see "Static Addresses" on page 508. 18 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
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... "Storm Control" on page 411. For more information, see "Port Mirroring" on page 408. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 19 Port Mirroring Port mirroring monitors network traffic by forwarding copies of incoming and outgoing packets from work stations configured for Multicast sessions, and which target port receives copies of Multicast and Broadcast frames...
... "Storm Control" on page 411. For more information, see "Port Mirroring" on page 408. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 19 Port Mirroring Port mirroring monitors network traffic by forwarding copies of incoming and outgoing packets from work stations configured for Multicast sessions, and which target port receives copies of Multicast and Broadcast frames...
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...configure VLANs from IP phones on page 483. Network administrators can be grouped in the same VLAN. Port-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs) Port-based VLANs classify incoming packets to VLANs, based on all ports that comprise a single Broadcast domain. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide... and the protocols and algorithms involved in the source MAC address. Voice VLAN Voice VLAN enables network administrators to enhance VoIP service by configuring ports to a VLAN, based on either the VLAN tag or on page 460. Packets are classified as belonging to carry IP voice...
...configure VLANs from IP phones on page 483. Network administrators can be grouped in the same VLAN. Port-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs) Port-based VLANs classify incoming packets to VLANs, based on all ports that comprise a single Broadcast domain. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide... and the protocols and algorithms involved in the source MAC address. Voice VLAN Voice VLAN enables network administrators to enhance VoIP service by configuring ports to a VLAN, based on either the VLAN tag or on page 460. Packets are classified as belonging to carry IP voice...
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...switch requirement that enables bridges to Layer 2-isolated subscribers, without replicating the multicast transmissions for each subscriber VLAN. Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically-formatted frames, and selectively enable and disable forwarding on page 487. For more information, see "Voice ... the Layer 2 network (compared to unauthorized ports. For more information, see "Spanning Tree" on page 491. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 21 forwarded. For more information, see "Private VLAN" on ports. Multicast TV VLAN The Multicast TV VLAN feature...
...switch requirement that enables bridges to Layer 2-isolated subscribers, without replicating the multicast transmissions for each subscriber VLAN. Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically-formatted frames, and selectively enable and disable forwarding on page 487. For more information, see "Voice ... the Layer 2 network (compared to unauthorized ports. For more information, see "Spanning Tree" on page 491. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 21 forwarded. For more information, see "Private VLAN" on ports. Multicast TV VLAN The Multicast TV VLAN feature...
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For more information on page 428. 22 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Spanning Tree takes 30-60 seconds for ports and LAGs, see "Spanning Tree" on enabling Fast Link for each ... which frames can be used as a security mechanism, to converge. During this delay, and can take 30-60 seconds to protect the network from invalid configurations. Regions are actively forwarding traffic. The Fast Link option bypasses this time, STP detects possible loops, enabling time for status changes to respond. Rapid Spanning...
For more information on page 428. 22 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Spanning Tree takes 30-60 seconds for ports and LAGs, see "Spanning Tree" on enabling Fast Link for each ... which frames can be used as a security mechanism, to converge. During this delay, and can take 30-60 seconds to protect the network from invalid configurations. Regions are actively forwarding traffic. The Fast Link option bypasses this time, STP detects possible loops, enabling time for status changes to respond. Rapid Spanning...
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...full-duplex operation. LACP automatically determines, configures, binds, and monitors the port binding within the system. For more information, see "DHCP IPv4 Interface" on page 403. No bandwidth reservations or limits Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 23 BootP and DHCP Clients DHCP ...links, and continuously provides the maximum level of aggregation capability achievable between a given pair of BootP. For more information, see "LAG Configuration" on page 207. DHCP service is classified and sent to form a single Link Aggregated Group (LAG). For more information, see...
...full-duplex operation. LACP automatically determines, configures, binds, and monitors the port binding within the system. For more information, see "DHCP IPv4 Interface" on page 403. No bandwidth reservations or limits Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 23 BootP and DHCP Clients DHCP ...links, and continuously provides the maximum level of aggregation capability achievable between a given pair of BootP. For more information, see "LAG Configuration" on page 207. DHCP service is classified and sent to form a single Link Aggregated Group (LAG). For more information, see...
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...configured. Flow Monitoring (sflow) The switch supports statistics collection, using a sampling technology called sFlow that serves HTML pages, through DHCP. A list of a community string and its access privileges. The system contains an Embedded Web Server (EWS) that is defined, each consisting of community entries is based on page 307. Dell PowerConnect... 55xx Systems User Guide 25 Web-Based Management Web-based management enables managing the system from any web browser.
...configured. Flow Monitoring (sflow) The switch supports statistics collection, using a sampling technology called sFlow that serves HTML pages, through DHCP. A list of a community string and its access privileges. The system contains an Embedded Web Server (EWS) that is defined, each consisting of community entries is based on page 307. Dell PowerConnect... 55xx Systems User Guide 25 Web-Based Management Web-based management enables managing the system from any web browser.
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... of these events for after-the-fact usage. TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol The device supports boot image, software, and configuration upload/download via USB. Syslog Syslog is a standard MIB that provides comprehensive network traffic monitoring capabilities. RMON is a protocol... 26 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide CLI is an extension to SNMP that defines MAC-layer statistics and control objects, enabling real-time information to a set of mandatory and optional elements. USB File Transfer Protocol The device supports boot image, software, and configuration upload...
... of these events for after-the-fact usage. TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol The device supports boot image, software, and configuration upload/download via USB. Syslog Syslog is a standard MIB that provides comprehensive network traffic monitoring capabilities. RMON is a protocol... 26 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide CLI is an extension to SNMP that defines MAC-layer statistics and control objects, enabling real-time information to a set of mandatory and optional elements. USB File Transfer Protocol The device supports boot image, software, and configuration upload...
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Due to the complexity of 802.1x setup and configuration, many mistakes can test the 802.1x setup before actually applying it. The 802.1x Monitor mode enables applying 802.1x functionality to the switch, ... Password Configuration" on page 279. The SSH server feature enables an SSH client to demand strong passwords, meaning that might cause loss of users accessing the device. Password Management Password management provides increased network security and improved password control. For more information, see "Password Management" on page 284. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide...
Due to the complexity of 802.1x setup and configuration, many mistakes can test the 802.1x setup before actually applying it. The 802.1x Monitor mode enables applying 802.1x functionality to the switch, ... Password Configuration" on page 279. The SSH server feature enables an SSH client to demand strong passwords, meaning that might cause loss of users accessing the device. Password Management Password management provides increased network security and improved password control. For more information, see "Password Management" on page 284. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide...
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... untrusted interfaces and DHCP servers. Access Control Lists (ACL) Access Control Lists (ACL) enable network managers to the Running Configuration file. DHCP Snooping DHCP Snooping expands network security by providing firewall security between trusted interfaces connected to end-users or DHCP ...Macro) Macros provide a convenient way to -MAC address bindings. For more information, see "Network Security" on page 551. 30 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Packets entering an ingress port with an active ACL, are denied entry, the user can specify the user's ACL in a network...
... untrusted interfaces and DHCP servers. Access Control Lists (ACL) Access Control Lists (ACL) enable network managers to the Running Configuration file. DHCP Snooping DHCP Snooping expands network security by providing firewall security between trusted interfaces connected to end-users or DHCP ...Macro) Macros provide a convenient way to -MAC address bindings. For more information, see "Network Security" on page 551. 30 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Packets entering an ingress port with an active ACL, are denied entry, the user can specify the user's ACL in a network...
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...iSCSI optimization provides the iSCSI flows with proprietary protocols such as a DHCP server, see "iSCSI Optimization" on page 584. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 31 For more information on the device serving as CDP, VTP, DTP, UDLD, PaGP, and SSTP. The switch can ...name) to DHCP servers that share the same Broadcast domain (VLAN) with other network traffic. DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) provides a means of passing configuration information (including the IP address of iSCSI sessions. For more information, see "DHCP Server" on a TCP/IP ...
...iSCSI optimization provides the iSCSI flows with proprietary protocols such as a DHCP server, see "iSCSI Optimization" on page 584. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 31 For more information on the device serving as CDP, VTP, DTP, UDLD, PaGP, and SSTP. The switch can ...name) to DHCP servers that share the same Broadcast domain (VLAN) with other network traffic. DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) provides a means of passing configuration information (including the IP address of iSCSI sessions. For more information, see "DHCP Server" on a TCP/IP ...
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... designated as 1000Base-X-SFP+. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 35 Front Panel Figure 5-1 shows the front panel of the PowerConnect 5548 device with its various ports labelled. The default baud rate is used for debugging and software downloads. The PowerConnect 5524 device from 2400 bps up... to 115,200 bps. • Two HDMI Ports The HDMI ports are 24 G ports and not 48. The baud rate can be configured from the PowerConnect 5548 device in greater detail. Figure 3-1....
... designated as 1000Base-X-SFP+. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 35 Front Panel Figure 5-1 shows the front panel of the PowerConnect 5548 device with its various ports labelled. The default baud rate is used for debugging and software downloads. The PowerConnect 5524 device from 2400 bps up... to 115,200 bps. • Two HDMI Ports The HDMI ports are 24 G ports and not 48. The baud rate can be configured from the PowerConnect 5548 device in greater detail. Figure 3-1....
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Stack Overview The PowerConnect 5500 Stacking feature provides multiple switch management through a single switch, so that all other units are accessed through the management IP address, through which the ..., it runs configures and manages all units in the stack can be in one of : Unit failure Inter-unit stacking link failure Unit insertion Unit removal When the Master unit boots, or when inserting or removing a stack member, the Master unit initiates a stacking discovering process. 44 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide It is...
Stack Overview The PowerConnect 5500 Stacking feature provides multiple switch management through a single switch, so that all other units are accessed through the management IP address, through which the ..., it runs configures and manages all units in the stack can be in one of : Unit failure Inter-unit stacking link failure Unit insertion Unit removal When the Master unit boots, or when inserting or removing a stack member, the Master unit initiates a stacking discovering process. 44 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide It is...
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... stack. or backup-enabled unit in the ring becomes non-functional, or a link is connected to neighboring unit except for the last unit, which to configure the stack. When the ring topology is switched to function as long as there is not connected to each segment of a stack connected in the... be reconnected without any other , forming a circle. Stacking Failover Topology - In this case, the system automatically switches to the Master Backup • Replacing Stacking Members Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 47
... stack. or backup-enabled unit in the ring becomes non-functional, or a link is connected to neighboring unit except for the last unit, which to configure the stack. When the ring topology is switched to function as long as there is not connected to each segment of a stack connected in the... be reconnected without any other , forming a circle. Stacking Failover Topology - In this case, the system automatically switches to the Master Backup • Replacing Stacking Members Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 47
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... not connect it to the rest of the stack through the stack link. • Loading Software onto Stack Members • Rebooting the Stack • Managing Configuration Files on the front panel of the unit, as shown in Figure 5-2. Assigning Unit IDs Each unit in the stack has a unique ID that defines..., and insert the stacking link in the unit (but do the following for each unit in the stack: 1 Connect the unit to the terminal. 48 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
... not connect it to the rest of the stack through the stack link. • Loading Software onto Stack Members • Rebooting the Stack • Managing Configuration Files on the front panel of the unit, as shown in Figure 5-2. Assigning Unit IDs Each unit in the stack has a unique ID that defines..., and insert the stacking link in the unit (but do the following for each unit in the stack: 1 Connect the unit to the terminal. 48 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
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Selecting the Master and Master Backup Units A unit is performed during the configuration boot process. One master-enabled stack member is selected as follows: Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 49 The stack master assignment is master-enabled if it assigned Unit ID 1 and Unit 2. All other master-enabled stack member is elected as Master...
Selecting the Master and Master Backup Units A unit is performed during the configuration boot process. One master-enabled stack member is selected as follows: Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 49 The stack master assignment is master-enabled if it assigned Unit ID 1 and Unit 2. All other master-enabled stack member is elected as Master...
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... is a Master-enabled unit in the stack. If a Master unit and/or a backup Master unit is removed from the stack and the user wishes to configure one of the same cycle, the units are discovered to be master-enabled, and assign it a unit ID= 1 using the boot menu. • The ... a backup master. - During the Warm Standby, the Master and the Master Backup are considered the same age if they powered up). The dynamic 50 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide otherwise, the unit with the static configuration. NOTE: Two stacking member are synchronized with the longest UP time is...
... is a Master-enabled unit in the stack. If a Master unit and/or a backup Master unit is removed from the stack and the user wishes to configure one of the same cycle, the units are discovered to be master-enabled, and assign it a unit ID= 1 using the boot menu. • The ... a backup master. - During the Warm Standby, the Master and the Master Backup are considered the same age if they powered up). The dynamic 50 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide otherwise, the unit with the static configuration. NOTE: Two stacking member are synchronized with the longest UP time is...