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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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Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 13 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. 1 Preface PowerConnect 5524/5548 and PowerConnect 5524P/5548P are stackable, advanced multi-layer devices.
Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 13 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. 1 Preface PowerConnect 5524/5548 and PowerConnect 5524P/5548P are stackable, advanced multi-layer devices.
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For a complete list of Service Features • Device Management Features Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 14 This section contains the following topics: • IP Version 6 (IPv6) Support...Layer 2 Features • IGMP Snooping • Port Mirroring • Broadcast Storm Control • VLAN 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...
For a complete list of Service Features • Device Management Features Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 14 This section contains the following topics: • IP Version 6 (IPv6) Support...Layer 2 Features • IGMP Snooping • Port Mirroring • Broadcast Storm Control • VLAN 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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... transmitted to aging, and are stored in which no traffic is not performed. For more information, see "Dynamic Addresses" on page 508. 18 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide In Layer 2 Multicast service, a single frame is a limited Broadcast service that is not associated with any port are aged out. For more information, see...
... transmitted to aging, and are stored in which no traffic is not performed. For more information, see "Dynamic Addresses" on page 508. 18 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide In Layer 2 Multicast service, a single frame is a limited Broadcast service that is not associated with any port are aged out. For more information, see...
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... When Layer 2 frames are forwarded, Broadcast and Multicast frames are flooded to all traffic passing through a specified source port. This occupies bandwidth, and loads all ports. For more information, see "Storm Control" on all nodes connected on page 408. Dell PowerConnect 55xx ... information, see "Port Mirroring" on page 411. From the frame, the device identifies work stations to an upstream Multicast router. Layer 2 Features IGMP Snooping Internet Group Membership Protocol (IGMP) Snooping examines IGMP frame contents, when they are forwarded by the device from...
... When Layer 2 frames are forwarded, Broadcast and Multicast frames are flooded to all traffic passing through a specified source port. This occupies bandwidth, and loads all ports. For more information, see "Storm Control" on all nodes connected on page 408. Dell PowerConnect 55xx ... information, see "Port Mirroring" on page 411. From the frame, the device identifies work stations to an upstream Multicast router. Layer 2 Features IGMP Snooping Internet Group Membership Protocol (IGMP) Snooping examines IGMP frame contents, when they are forwarded by the device from...
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...Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 21 Private VLAN The Private VLAN feature provides Layer 2 isolation between ports that enables bridges to automatically prevent and 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 the Layer 2 network (compared to unauthorized ports. Spanning Tree Protocol Features Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) ...
...Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 21 Private VLAN The Private VLAN feature provides Layer 2 isolation between ports that enables bridges to automatically prevent and 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 the Layer 2 network (compared to unauthorized ports. Spanning Tree Protocol Features Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) ...
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..., binds, and monitors the port binding within the system. DHCP service is classified and sent to the destination. No bandwidth reservations or limits Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 23 For more information, see "DHCP IPv4 Interface" on page 500. For more information, see "Link Aggregation" on...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 sub-layer. 802.1p traffic is an on an ongoing basis, the aggregation capability of various links,...
..., binds, and monitors the port binding within the system. DHCP service is classified and sent to the destination. No bandwidth reservations or limits Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 23 For more information, see "DHCP IPv4 Interface" on page 500. For more information, see "Link Aggregation" on...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 sub-layer. 802.1p traffic is an on an ongoing basis, the aggregation capability of various links,...
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...can be captured across the entire network. For more information on Syslog, see "Auto-Update/Configuration Feature" on page 188. 26 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide USB File Transfer Protocol The device supports boot image, software, and configuration upload/download via TFTP. Command Line ... events for after-the-fact usage. For more information, see "Logs" on page 331. RMON is a protocol that defines MAC-layer statistics and control objects, enabling real-time information to a set of mandatory and optional elements. The CLI interpreter provides command and keyword...
...can be captured across the entire network. For more information on Syslog, see "Auto-Update/Configuration Feature" on page 188. 26 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide USB File Transfer Protocol The device supports boot image, software, and configuration upload/download via TFTP. Command Line ... events for after-the-fact usage. For more information, see "Logs" on page 331. RMON is a protocol that defines MAC-layer statistics and control objects, enabling real-time information to a set of mandatory and optional elements. The CLI interpreter provides command and keyword...
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..."Domain Name System" on page 531. For more information, see "LLDP" on page 235. 802.1ab (LLDP-MED) The Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) enables network managers to co-exist on page 162. Strata define the distance from the reference clock. For more information...IP address. Time synchronization is assigned, the DNS service translates the name into IP addresses. For more accurate the clock. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 27 The multiple advertisement sets are prioritized by discovering and maintaining network topologies over multi-vendor environments. Time...
..."Domain Name System" on page 531. For more information, see "LLDP" on page 235. 802.1ab (LLDP-MED) The Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) enables network managers to co-exist on page 162. Strata define the distance from the reference clock. For more information...IP address. Time synchronization is assigned, the DNS service translates the name into IP addresses. For more accurate the clock. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 27 The multiple advertisement sets are prioritized by discovering and maintaining network topologies over multi-vendor environments. Time...
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... 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 Port-Based Authentication (Dot1x) Port-based authentication enables authenticating system users on a locked port, and the frame ...tied to that enables secure transactions of data through privacy, authentication, and data integrity. Security Features SSL Secure Socket Layer (SSL) is an application-level protocol that port, the protection mechanism is invoked. It relies upon certificates and public and private ...
... 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 Port-Based Authentication (Dot1x) Port-based authentication enables authenticating system users on a locked port, and the frame ...tied to that enables secure transactions of data through privacy, authentication, and data integrity. Security Features SSL Secure Socket Layer (SSL) is an application-level protocol that port, the protection mechanism is invoked. It relies upon certificates and public and private ...
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... user can serve as CDP, VTP, DTP, UDLD, PaGP, and SSTP. Protected Ports The Protected Ports feature provides Layer 2 isolation between interfaces (Ethernet ports and LAGs) that may reside on page 92. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 31 Proprietary Protocol Filtering This feature enables user control over other interfaces. DHCP Server Dynamic...
... user can serve as CDP, VTP, DTP, UDLD, PaGP, and SSTP. Protected Ports The Protected Ports feature provides Layer 2 isolation between interfaces (Ethernet ports and LAGs) that may reside on page 92. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 31 Proprietary Protocol Filtering This feature enables user control over other interfaces. DHCP Server Dynamic...
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... for user configuration purposes, they are also used for ACEs. Examines Layer 2 fields only • IPv4-based ACL -Examines the Layer 3 layer of TCP connections in the iSCSI configuration in DHCP Snooping or reduce the max number of IPv4 frames 98 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide If entry is denied, the ingress or egress...
... for user configuration purposes, they are also used for ACEs. Examines Layer 2 fields only • IPv4-based ACL -Examines the Layer 3 layer of TCP connections in the iSCSI configuration in DHCP Snooping or reduce the max number of IPv4 frames 98 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide If entry is denied, the ingress or egress...
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Figure 8-2. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 99 MAC Based ACL: Summary The currently-defined MAC-based ACLs are displayed. 2 To add a new ACL, click Add ACL, and enter the name of IPv6 frames MAC-Based ACLs To define a MAC-based ACL: 1 Click Switching > Network Security > MAC Based ACL to display the MAC Based ACL: Summary page. • IPv6-based ACL -Examines the Layer 3 layer of the new ACL.
Figure 8-2. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 99 MAC Based ACL: Summary The currently-defined MAC-based ACLs are displayed. 2 To add a new ACL, click Add ACL, and enter the name of IPv6 frames MAC-Based ACLs To define a MAC-based ACL: 1 Click Switching > Network Security > MAC Based ACL to display the MAC Based ACL: Summary page. • IPv6-based ACL -Examines the Layer 3 layer of the new ACL.
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... Authentication Header (AH). Intermediate System - Distributes IP routing information throughout a single autonomous system in a single network. • RDP - Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 107 Matches the packet to the Inter-Domain Routing Protocol (IDRP). • RVSP - Provides fast convergence, support ...• EIGRP - provide a reliable data transport service for variable-length subnet mask, and supports multiple network layer protocols. • OSPF - The Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) protocol is a link-state, hierarchical interior gateway protocol (IGP) ...
... Authentication Header (AH). Intermediate System - Distributes IP routing information throughout a single autonomous system in a single network. • RDP - Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 107 Matches the packet to the Inter-Domain Routing Protocol (IDRP). • RVSP - Provides fast convergence, support ...• EIGRP - provide a reliable data transport service for variable-length subnet mask, and supports multiple network layer protocols. • OSPF - The Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) protocol is a link-state, hierarchical interior gateway protocol (IGP) ...
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... a static IPv4 address on an interface using CLI and then to work as an IP interface (Layer 3 mode). Set the address of 27. Enter Interface mode for port 1 on unit 1. Set the routing interface with prefix length of the default gateway Remove the address (if required). 206 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
... a static IPv4 address on an interface using CLI and then to work as an IP interface (Layer 3 mode). Set the address of 27. Enter Interface mode for port 1 on unit 1. Set the routing interface with prefix length of the default gateway Remove the address (if required). 206 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
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...address. IPv4 Static Routing IPv4 static routes can be configured for IP addresses that are defined in the IPv4 Static Routing pages. 210 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Use the DHCP protocol to acquire the IP address. Sample CLI Script to remove it: Table 9-22. ...no ip address dhcp Description Enter Global Configuration mode. Enable the port to work as an IP interface (Layer 3 mode). Table 9-23. Enable the port to work as an IP interface (Layer 3 mode). Sample CLI Script to Configure IPv4 Dynamically on a VLAN CLI Command console#config console(config)#...
...address. IPv4 Static Routing IPv4 static routes can be configured for IP addresses that are defined in the IPv4 Static Routing pages. 210 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Use the DHCP protocol to acquire the IP address. Sample CLI Script to remove it: Table 9-22. ...no ip address dhcp Description Enter Global Configuration mode. Enable the port to work as an IP interface (Layer 3 mode). Table 9-23. Enable the port to work as an IP interface (Layer 3 mode). Sample CLI Script to Configure IPv4 Dynamically on a VLAN CLI Command console#config console(config)#...
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... order to give upper-layer protocols a chance to be reached. - Defines an IPv6 default gateway. Rather than probe the default gateway immediately, however, there is no attempt is in the IPv6 Default Gateway pages . IPv6 Default Gateway CLI Commands CLI Command Description ipv6 default-gateway ipv6- address Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide...
... order to give upper-layer protocols a chance to be reached. - Defines an IPv6 default gateway. Rather than probe the default gateway immediately, however, there is no attempt is in the IPv6 Default Gateway pages . IPv6 Default Gateway CLI Commands CLI Command Description ipv6 default-gateway ipv6- address Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide...
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...to be reachable, and traffic has recently been sent to verify its reachability. - Probe - Clears the static entries. - MAC Address - Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 229 The previously-defined neighbors are : - The possible states are displayed along with their states. Incomplete - Stale -.... - Displays the interface on which IPv6 Interface is a delay sending probes for a short while, in progress, and the link-layer address of seconds). - Dynamic Only - An address resolution is made to the neighbor. Clears the dynamic entries. - Clears the static...
...to be reachable, and traffic has recently been sent to verify its reachability. - Probe - Clears the static entries. - MAC Address - Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 229 The previously-defined neighbors are : - The possible states are displayed along with their states. Incomplete - Stale -.... - Displays the interface on which IPv6 Interface is a delay sending probes for a short while, in progress, and the link-layer address of seconds). - Dynamic Only - An address resolution is made to the neighbor. Clears the dynamic entries. - Clears the static...
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...ports in a LAG, it can forward traffic to uplink ports. • Community Port - Protected Ports Protected Port Overview Protected ports provide Layer 2 isolation between interfaces (Ethernet ports and LAGs) that share the same Broadcast domain (VLAN) with other . An uplink port is placed ...port. • Isolated Port - A protected port does not forward traffic (Unicast, Multicast, or Broadcast) to another protected port. 388 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Protected ports within the same community can be defined: • Protected Port - Can send traffic only to each ...
...ports in a LAG, it can forward traffic to uplink ports. • Community Port - Protected Ports Protected Port Overview Protected ports provide Layer 2 isolation between interfaces (Ethernet ports and LAGs) that share the same Broadcast domain (VLAN) with other . An uplink port is placed ...port. • Isolated Port - A protected port does not forward traffic (Unicast, Multicast, or Broadcast) to another protected port. 388 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Protected ports within the same community can be defined: • Protected Port - Can send traffic only to each ...
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... command to return to disable protection on the same switch. Use the no switchport protected-port Isolates Unicast, Multicast, and Broadcast traffic on a port at Layer 2 from other protected ports on the port. Displays protected ports configuration. switchport community community Associates a protected port with a community no switchport community Use the no... The following is an example of the CLI commands: console(config)# interface gi1/0/3 console(config-if)# switchport protected-port console(config-if)# switchport community 1 390 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
... command to return to disable protection on the same switch. Use the no switchport protected-port Isolates Unicast, Multicast, and Broadcast traffic on a port at Layer 2 from other protected ports on the port. Displays protected ports configuration. switchport community community Associates a protected port with a community no switchport community Use the no... The following is an example of the CLI commands: console(config)# interface gi1/0/3 console(config-if)# switchport protected-port console(config-if)# switchport community 1 390 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide