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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 describes how to configure each system through the web-based management system and through the web-based management system, called the OpenManage Switch Administrator. 1 Preface PowerConnect 5524/5548 and PowerConnect 5524P/5548P are stackable, advanced multi-layer devices. This guide contains the information needed for installing, configuring, and maintaining the device through CLI commands.
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 describes how to configure each system through the web-based management system and through the web-based management system, called the OpenManage Switch Administrator. 1 Preface PowerConnect 5524/5548 and PowerConnect 5524P/5548P are stackable, advanced multi-layer devices. This guide contains the information needed for installing, configuring, and maintaining the device through CLI commands.
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... • Spanning Tree Protocol Features • Link Aggregation • Quality of Service Features • Quality of the PowerConnect 5524/P and 5548/P switches. 2 Features This section describes the features of Service Features • Device Management Features Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 14 For a complete list of all updated device features, see the latest software version...
... • Spanning Tree Protocol Features • Link Aggregation • Quality of Service Features • Quality of the PowerConnect 5524/P and 5548/P switches. 2 Features This section describes the features of Service Features • Device Management Features Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 14 For a complete list of all updated device features, see the latest software version...
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...is enabled, the device automatically detects whether the cable connected to 16K MAC addresses and it reserves specific MAC addresses for hubs and switches is MDIX (crossed) or MDI (straight). MAC Address Supported Features MAC Address Capacity Support The device supports up to an RJ-...(MDI), and standard wiring for system use. For more information, see "Port Configuration" on page 397 or "LAG Configuration" on page 403. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 17 If auto-negotiation is not enabled, only MDI (straight) cables can be used . For more information, see "Diagnostics...
...is enabled, the device automatically detects whether the cable connected to 16K MAC addresses and it reserves specific MAC addresses for hubs and switches is MDIX (crossed) or MDI (straight). MAC Address Supported Features MAC Address Capacity Support The device supports up to an RJ-...(MDI), and standard wiring for system use. For more information, see "Port Configuration" on page 397 or "LAG Configuration" on page 403. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 17 If auto-negotiation is not enabled, only MDI (straight) cables can be used . For more information, see "Diagnostics...
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... a given period, are transmitted to learning them from which copies of the frame are aged out. VLAN-Aware MAC-Based Switching The device always performs VLAN-aware bridging. The MAC addresses are preserved across resets and reboots. MAC Multicast Support Multicast service ...When Multicast groups are flooded to -many connections for untagged frames. For more information, see "Static Addresses" on page 508. 18 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information, see "Dynamic Addresses" on page 421. However, a similar functionality can be manually entered in...
... a given period, are transmitted to learning them from which copies of the frame are aged out. VLAN-Aware MAC-Based Switching The device always performs VLAN-aware bridging. The MAC addresses are preserved across resets and reboots. MAC Multicast Support Multicast service ...When Multicast groups are flooded to -many connections for untagged frames. For more information, see "Static Addresses" on page 508. 18 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information, see "Dynamic Addresses" on page 421. However, a similar functionality can be manually entered in...
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...the same VLAN. For more information, see "Defining VLAN Membership Using CLI Commands" on their ingress port. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information, see "GVRP Parameters" on page 459. VLAN Supported Features VLAN Support VLANs are collections of...ports. GVRP Support GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP) provides IEEE 802.1Qcompliant VLAN pruning and dynamic VLAN creation on a combination of switching ports that are part of these services. VoIP traffic has a preconfigured OUI prefix in the provision of the active underlying Spanning Tree ...
...the same VLAN. For more information, see "Defining VLAN Membership Using CLI Commands" on their ingress port. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information, see "GVRP Parameters" on page 459. VLAN Supported Features VLAN Support VLANs are collections of...ports. GVRP Support GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP) provides IEEE 802.1Qcompliant VLAN pruning and dynamic VLAN creation on a combination of switching ports that are part of these services. VoIP traffic has a preconfigured OUI prefix in the provision of the active underlying Spanning Tree ...
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forwarded. Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically-formatted frames, and selectively enable and disable forwarding on page 428. Multicast TV VLAN The Multicast TV VLAN feature provides the ability to supply multicast transmissions to unauthorized ports. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide... domain. 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 automatically prevent and resolve Layer 2...
forwarded. Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically-formatted frames, and selectively enable and disable forwarding on page 428. Multicast TV VLAN The Multicast TV VLAN feature provides the ability to supply multicast transmissions to unauthorized ports. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide... domain. 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 automatically prevent and resolve Layer 2...
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...CLI commands:" on page 656. Advanced mode QoS actions defined in the same way it does for IPv4. The switch can set DSCP values and map IPv6 DSCP to egress queues in network policies can then be applied to multiple... sources sending packets with the same byte count. The switch detects IPv6 frames by the IPv6 ethertype. For more information about Advanced QoS, see "QoS Advanced Mode" on a ... Precedence IP Header bit-field. For more information, see "SNMP" on page 307. 24 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
...CLI commands:" on page 656. Advanced mode QoS actions defined in the same way it does for IPv4. The switch can set DSCP values and map IPv6 DSCP to egress queues in network policies can then be applied to multiple... sources sending packets with the same byte count. The switch detects IPv6 frames by the IPv6 ethertype. For more information about Advanced QoS, see "QoS Advanced Mode" on a ... Precedence IP Header bit-field. For more information, see "SNMP" on page 307. 24 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
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... table. Management IP Address Conflict Notification This feature validates the uniqueness of community entries is not unique, the switch performs actions according to the system. Configuration File Download and Upload The device configuration is assigned manually or through... super. Flow Monitoring (sflow) The switch supports statistics collection, using a sampling technology called sFlow that are three levels of a community string and its access privileges. For more information, see "SNMP" on page 369. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 25 For more...
... table. Management IP Address Conflict Notification This feature validates the uniqueness of community entries is not unique, the switch performs actions according to the system. Configuration File Download and Upload The device configuration is assigned manually or through... super. Flow Monitoring (sflow) The switch supports statistics collection, using a sampling technology called sFlow that are three levels of a community string and its access privileges. For more information, see "SNMP" on page 369. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 25 For more...
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...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 It provides detailed network topology information, emergency call service via IP phone location information, and... troubleshooting information. SNTP The Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) assures accurate network Ethernet Switch clock time synchronization up to troubleshoot, and enhances network management by strata. Strata define the distance from the reference clock...
...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 It provides detailed network topology information, emergency call service via IP phone location information, and... troubleshooting information. SNTP The Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) assures accurate network Ethernet Switch clock time synchronization up to troubleshoot, and enhances network management by strata. Strata define the distance from the reference clock...
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...provides centralized security for validation of connectivity or incorrect behavior. For more information, see "RADIUS" on page 71. The switch provides the ability to a device. Due to the complexity of 802.1x setup and configuration, many mistakes can test the...unexpected behavior. TACACS+ provides a centralized, user management system, while still retaining consistency with RADIUS and other authentication processes. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 29 For more information, see "Password Management" on page 275. Password Management Password management provides ...
...provides centralized security for validation of connectivity or incorrect behavior. For more information, see "RADIUS" on page 71. The switch provides the ability to a device. Due to the complexity of 802.1x setup and configuration, many mistakes can test the...unexpected behavior. TACACS+ provides a centralized, user management system, while still retaining consistency with RADIUS and other authentication processes. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 29 For more information, see "Password Management" on page 275. Password Management Password management provides ...
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... over the filtering of packets with other network traffic. The user can serve as CDP, VTP, DTP, UDLD, PaGP, and SSTP. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 31 DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) provides a means of passing configuration information (including the IP address ...relays them to DHCP servers that share the same Broadcast domain (VLAN) with proprietary protocols such as a DHCP server or client. The switch can select any combination of iSCSI sessions. For more information, see "Network Security" on a TCP/IP network. For more information on...
... over the filtering of packets with other network traffic. The user can serve as CDP, VTP, DTP, UDLD, PaGP, and SSTP. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 31 DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) provides a means of passing configuration information (including the IP address ...relays them to DHCP servers that share the same Broadcast domain (VLAN) with proprietary protocols such as a DHCP server or client. The switch can select any combination of iSCSI sessions. For more information, see "Network Security" on a TCP/IP network. For more information on...
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... For more information, see Unit Identification (Location). 32 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The relay agent information option (Option 82) in a stack for a specific length of time. 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 ...
... For more information, see Unit Identification (Location). 32 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The relay agent information option (Option 82) in a stack for a specific length of time. 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 ...
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Device Models The PowerConnect 5500 switches combine versatility with PoE) - Provides 48 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports • PowerConnect 5548P (with ... - It contains the following device types: • PowerConnect 5524 - Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports, along with Power-over -Ethernet (PoE) support • PowerConnect 5548 - This series includes the following topics: •... • Back Panel • Ventilation System • System LEDs • Port LEDs 34 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide NOTE: 10/100/1000Mbps Baset-T ports are also known as shown in ...
Device Models The PowerConnect 5500 switches combine versatility with PoE) - Provides 48 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports • PowerConnect 5548P (with ... - It contains the following device types: • PowerConnect 5524 - Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports, along with Power-over -Ethernet (PoE) support • PowerConnect 5548 - This series includes the following topics: •... • Back Panel • Ventilation System • System LEDs • Port LEDs 34 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide NOTE: 10/100/1000Mbps Baset-T ports are also known as shown in ...
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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 device. Button/LED Panel Console Port Stacking Unit ID .... The single reset circuit of the switch is used for manual reset (reboot) of the front panel, which contains buttons and LEDs, in Table 5-1 and Table 5-2. Buttons and LEDs LEDs on the front panel that is activated by power-up or low-voltage conditions. 36 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide NOTE: it...
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 device. Button/LED Panel Console Port Stacking Unit ID .... The single reset circuit of the switch is used for manual reset (reboot) of the front panel, which contains buttons and LEDs, in Table 5-1 and Table 5-2. Buttons and LEDs LEDs on the front panel that is activated by power-up or low-voltage conditions. 36 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide NOTE: it...
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... The front panel contains light emitting diodes (LEDs) that indicates if one or more fans are faulty (see Table 5-1). Table 3-1. The switch is enabled. A non-critical system error has occurred. 38 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide • A/C Power Supply - Figure 5-2 shows the location of links, power supplies, fans, and system diagnostics. The...
... The front panel contains light emitting diodes (LEDs) that indicates if one or more fans are faulty (see Table 5-1). Table 3-1. The switch is enabled. A non-critical system error has occurred. 38 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide • A/C Power Supply - Figure 5-2 shows the location of links, power supplies, fans, and system diagnostics. The...
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... unit. It is a member in the stack are connected to eight units can be stacked. Stack Overview The PowerConnect 5500 Stacking feature provides multiple switch management through which the stack is managed. In addition, it runs configures and manages all units in a stack,... inserting or removing a stack member, the Master unit initiates a stacking discovering process. 44 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide All protocols run in the event of only a single switch. The Stack Master detects and reconfigures the ports with minimal operational impact in the context of...
... unit. It is a member in the stack are connected to eight units can be stacked. Stack Overview The PowerConnect 5500 Stacking feature provides multiple switch management through which the stack is managed. In addition, it runs configures and manages all units in a stack,... inserting or removing a stack member, the Master unit initiates a stacking discovering process. 44 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide All protocols run in the event of only a single switch. The Stack Master detects and reconfigures the ports with minimal operational impact in the context of...
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If the master unit fails, the master-backup unit assumes the Master Backup role. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 45 To connect the units in addition, continuously monitors the existence and operation of the stack. Stacking Units PowerConnect 5500 series switches use two HDMI 10G ports for stacking. • Slave Unit - This step provides...
If the master unit fails, the master-backup unit assumes the Master Backup role. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 45 To connect the units in addition, continuously monitors the existence and operation of the stack. Stacking Units PowerConnect 5500 series switches use two HDMI 10G ports for stacking. • Slave Unit - This step provides...
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...unit in each other unit. Stack Members and Unit IDs This section describes how to the Master Backup • Replacing Stacking Members Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 47 The packet continues through the stack until it is required. Figure shows units of the stack. Ring ...ring or chain topology. The unit that failed must be reconnected without any other , forming a circle. In this case, the system automatically switches to a chain topology, without interruption, and the ring topology is not connected to chain topology, an SNMP message is automatically generated, but...
...unit in each other unit. Stack Members and Unit IDs This section describes how to the Master Backup • Replacing Stacking Members Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 47 The packet continues through the stack until it is required. Figure shows units of the stack. Ring ...ring or chain topology. The unit that failed must be reconnected without any other , forming a circle. In this case, the system automatically switches to a chain topology, without interruption, and the ring topology is not connected to chain topology, an SNMP message is automatically generated, but...
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... powered up). If a Master-enabled unit (with the longest UP time is a Master-enabled unit in the stack: Do -switch n renumber 2 (through CLI or GUI). This makes the nth unit a master-enabled unit. • If there is sent.... - When the Stacking Master is inserted into an operational stack, it . When a master-enabled unit 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 inserted...smaller than 10 minutes, the unit with the static configuration. The dynamic 50 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide -
... powered up). If a Master-enabled unit (with the longest UP time is a Master-enabled unit in the stack: Do -switch n renumber 2 (through CLI or GUI). This makes the nth unit a master-enabled unit. • If there is sent.... - When the Stacking Master is inserted into an operational stack, it . When a master-enabled unit 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 inserted...smaller than 10 minutes, the unit with the static configuration. The dynamic 50 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide -