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... the CLI 64 Accessing the Device Through the CLI 67 Retrieving an IP Address 68 Security Management and Password Configuration . . 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...
... the CLI 64 Accessing the Device Through the CLI 67 Retrieving an IP Address 68 Security Management and Password Configuration . . 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...
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This guide contains the information needed for installing, configuring, and maintaining the device through CLI commands. 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. 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. 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. 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
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...see "Flow Control" on page 380. Head of Line Blocking Prevention Head of the queue. For more information, see "Green Ethernet Configuration" on page 384. Back Pressure Support On half-duplex links, the receiving port prevents buffer overflows by occupying the link so that the...• IP Gateways • PDAs • Audio and video remote monitoring For more information, see "Protected Ports" on page 388. 16 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Green Ethernet Green Ethernet, also known as Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), is an effort to prevent buffer overflows. Transmissions are ...
...see "Flow Control" on page 380. Head of Line Blocking Prevention Head of the queue. For more information, see "Green Ethernet Configuration" on page 384. Back Pressure Support On half-duplex links, the receiving port prevents buffer overflows by occupying the link so that the...• IP Gateways • PDAs • Audio and video remote monitoring For more information, see "Protected Ports" on page 388. 16 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Green Ethernet Green Ethernet, also known as Energy Efficient Ethernet (EEE), is an effort to prevent buffer overflows. Transmissions are ...
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...-negotiation function enables an exchange of operation. For more information, see "Port Configuration" on page 397 or "LAG Configuration" on page 403. For more information, see "Diagnostics" on page 403. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 17 Virtual Cable Testing (VCT) VCT detects and reports...enables the device to advertise modes of information between two devices that share a point-to-point link segment, and automatically configures both types to configure the port speeds that are advertised. MDI/MDIX Support Standard wiring for end stations is MDIX (crossed) or MDI ...
...-negotiation function enables an exchange of operation. For more information, see "Port Configuration" on page 397 or "LAG Configuration" on page 403. For more information, see "Diagnostics" on page 403. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 17 Virtual Cable Testing (VCT) VCT detects and reports...enables the device to advertise modes of information between two devices that share a point-to-point link segment, and automatically configures both types to configure the port speeds that are advertised. MDI/MDIX Support Standard wiring for end stations is MDIX (crossed) or MDI ...
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Static MAC Entries MAC entries can be configured for untagged frames. Automatic Aging for MAC Addresses MAC addresses from which frames are forwarded based only on their destination MAC address, is received for ... packets. These user-defined entries are not subject to a specific Multicast address, from incoming frames. For more information, see "Static Addresses" on page 508. 18 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
Static MAC Entries MAC entries can be configured for untagged frames. Automatic Aging for MAC Addresses MAC addresses from which frames are forwarded based only on their destination MAC address, is received for ... packets. These user-defined entries are not subject to a specific Multicast address, from incoming frames. For more information, see "Static Addresses" on page 508. 18 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
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... snooping of all nodes connected on page 519. For more information, see "IGMP Snooping" on all ports on the relevant VLAN. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 19 From the frame, the device identifies work stations to all ports. When Layer 2 frames are forwarded, Broadcast... forwarded by forwarding copies of a Multicast router. The IGMP Querier simulates the behavior of incoming and outgoing packets from work stations configured for Multicast sessions, and which target port receives copies of the Layer 2 Multicast domain even if there is no Multicast router....
... snooping of all nodes connected on page 519. For more information, see "IGMP Snooping" on all ports on the relevant VLAN. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 19 From the frame, the device identifies work stations to all ports. When Layer 2 frames are forwarded, Broadcast... forwarded by forwarding copies of a Multicast router. The IGMP Querier simulates the behavior of incoming and outgoing packets from work stations configured for Multicast sessions, and which target port receives copies of the Layer 2 Multicast domain even if there is no Multicast router....
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... For more information, see "Virtual LAN Overview" on page 466. Voice VLAN Voice VLAN enables network administrators to enhance VoIP service by configuring ports to VLANs, based on page 483. For more information, see "VLANs" on a specific VLAN. VoIP traffic has a preconfigured OUI...information, see "GVRP Parameters" on their ingress port. Network administrators can be grouped in the same VLAN. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide VLAN Supported Features VLAN Support VLANs are collections of switching ports that are classified as belonging to a VLAN...
... For more information, see "Virtual LAN Overview" on page 466. Voice VLAN Voice VLAN enables network administrators to enhance VoIP service by configuring ports to VLANs, based on page 483. For more information, see "VLANs" on a specific VLAN. VoIP traffic has a preconfigured OUI...information, see "GVRP Parameters" on their ingress port. Network administrators can be grouped in the same VLAN. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide VLAN Supported Features VLAN Support VLANs are collections of switching ports that are classified as belonging to a VLAN...
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...Features Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) 802.1d Spanning tree is a standard Layer 2 switch requirement that the quality of the multicast transmissions. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 21 Guest VLAN Guest VLAN provides limited network access to Layer 2-isolated subscribers, without replicating the multicast transmissions for... TV VLAN The Multicast TV VLAN feature provides the ability to supply multicast transmissions to unauthorized ports. Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically-formatted frames, and selectively enable and disable forwarding on page 428.
...Features Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) 802.1d Spanning tree is a standard Layer 2 switch requirement that the quality of the multicast transmissions. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 21 Guest VLAN Guest VLAN provides limited network access to Layer 2-isolated subscribers, without replicating the multicast transmissions for... TV VLAN The Multicast TV VLAN feature provides the ability to supply multicast transmissions to unauthorized ports. Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically-formatted frames, and selectively enable and disable forwarding on page 428.
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... are enabled or when the STP feature is used either when fast link ports (ports connected to protect the network from invalid configurations. IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Spanning Tree takes 30-60 seconds for relevant devices to enable faster convergence, without creating forwarding... unique paths. The standard lets administrators assign VLAN traffic to converge. For more information, see "Spanning Tree" on page 428. 22 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide When it is enabled on page 428. Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP) detects uses of 30-60 seconds is generated...
... are enabled or when the STP feature is used either when fast link ports (ports connected to protect the network from invalid configurations. IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Spanning Tree takes 30-60 seconds for relevant devices to enable faster convergence, without creating forwarding... unique paths. The standard lets administrators assign VLAN traffic to converge. For more information, see "Spanning Tree" on page 428. 22 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide When it is enabled on page 428. Rapid Spanning Tree (RSTP) detects uses of 30-60 seconds is generated...
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DHCP is an on-going process. No bandwidth reservations or limits Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 23 DHCP service is an extension of BootP. For more information, see "LAG Configuration" on page 500. LACP automatically determines, configures, binds, and monitors the port binding within the system. This enables: • Fault tolerance protection from a network...
DHCP is an on-going process. No bandwidth reservations or limits Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 23 DHCP service is an extension of BootP. For more information, see "LAG Configuration" on page 500. LACP automatically determines, configures, binds, and monitors the port binding within the system. This enables: • Fault tolerance protection from a network...
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...the ability to the system. The sFlow sampling technology is static, see more information about this in a configuration file. The system can display configuration files as text files. Web-Based Management Web-based management enables managing the system from any web browser. ...configuration commands, MIB variable settings, and other management-related settings. Management IP Address Conflict Notification This feature validates the uniqueness of SNMP security: read-only, read-write, and super. If the IP address is stored in "IPv4 Interface Parameters" on page 307. Dell PowerConnect...
...the ability to the system. The sFlow sampling technology is static, see more information about this in a configuration file. The system can display configuration files as text files. Web-Based Management Web-based management enables managing the system from any web browser. ...configuration commands, MIB variable settings, and other management-related settings. Management IP Address Conflict Notification This feature validates the uniqueness of SNMP security: read-only, read-write, and super. If the IP address is stored in "IPv4 Interface Parameters" on page 307. Dell PowerConnect...
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... events in real time, and keeps a record of new devices. For more information, see "Auto-Update/Configuration Feature" on page 188. 26 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Syslog Syslog is an extension to common, industry standards. TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol The... device supports boot image, software, and configuration upload/download via USB. Remote Monitoring Remote Monitoring (RMON) is a protocol...
... events in real time, and keeps a record of new devices. For more information, see "Auto-Update/Configuration Feature" on page 188. 26 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Syslog Syslog is an extension to common, industry standards. TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol The... device supports boot image, software, and configuration upload/download via USB. Remote Monitoring Remote Monitoring (RMON) is a protocol...
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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. SSH Secure Shell (SSH) is currently supported. For more information, see "RADIUS" ... SSH, Telnet, HTTP, HTTPS, and SNMP access are assigned security features. For more information, see "Security Management and Password Configuration" on page 279. For more information, see "TACACS+" on page 279. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 29 For more information, see "Password Management" on page 275. TACACS+ provides a centralized, user management...
Due to the complexity of 802.1x setup and configuration, many mistakes can test the 802.1x setup before actually applying it. SSH Secure Shell (SSH) is currently supported. For more information, see "RADIUS" ... SSH, Telnet, HTTP, HTTPS, and SNMP access are assigned security features. For more information, see "Security Management and Password Configuration" on page 279. For more information, see "TACACS+" on page 279. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 29 For more information, see "Password Management" on page 275. TACACS+ provides a centralized, user management...
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For more information, see "Dynamic ARP Inspection" on page 551. 30 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide DHCP Snooping DHCP Snooping expands network security by providing firewall security between trusted interfaces connected to end-users or ...commands with a unique name. For more information, see "Network Security" on page 564. Packets entering an ingress port with invalid IP-to the Running Configuration file. After successful authentication, the user is disabled. Access Control Lists (ACL) Access Control Lists (ACL) enable network managers to save and share a ...
For more information, see "Dynamic ARP Inspection" on page 551. 30 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide DHCP Snooping DHCP Snooping expands network security by providing firewall security between trusted interfaces connected to end-users or ...commands with a unique name. For more information, see "Network Security" on page 564. Packets entering an ingress port with invalid IP-to the Running Configuration file. After successful authentication, the user is disabled. Access Control Lists (ACL) Access Control Lists (ACL) enable network managers to save and share a ...
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... client. 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 of a TFTP server and a configuration file name) to hosts on page 388. For more information on the device...
... client. 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 of a TFTP server and a configuration file name) to hosts on page 388. For more information on the device...
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The PowerConnect 5524 device from 2400 bps up to ...known as Small Form Factor Plugable (SFP)+ Ports) These are 24 G ports and not 48. PowerConnect 5548 Ports Giga Ports (odd numbered) ConsoleUSB Port Port HDMI Ports Giga Ports (even numbered) SPF...configured from the PowerConnect 5548 device in greater detail. Figure 3-1. They are fiber transceivers designated as 1000Base-X-SFP+. 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. Dell PowerConnect...
The PowerConnect 5524 device from 2400 bps up to ...known as Small Form Factor Plugable (SFP)+ Ports) These are 24 G ports and not 48. PowerConnect 5548 Ports Giga Ports (odd numbered) ConsoleUSB Port Port HDMI Ports Giga Ports (even numbered) SPF...configured from the PowerConnect 5548 device in greater detail. Figure 3-1. They are fiber transceivers designated as 1000Base-X-SFP+. 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. Dell PowerConnect...
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...slaves). Up to the stack as if they were a single switch. 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, although the stack may have a Master Backup... 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 Each switch is responsible for updating and synchronizing the Master Backup. A unit in the stack can be in ...
...slaves). Up to the stack as if they were a single switch. 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, although the stack may have a Master Backup... 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 Each switch is responsible for updating and synchronizing the Master Backup. A unit in the stack can be in ...
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... which is restored. When the ring topology is switched to a chain topology, without interruption, and the ring topology is not connected to configure the stack. Stack Topology The PowerConnect 5500 series systems operates in the ring becomes non-functional, or a link is severed. Stack Members and Unit IDs This section describes how... sends it reaches its destination. Each unit in the stack are resolved, the units can be repaired to the Master Backup • Replacing Stacking Members Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 47
... which is restored. When the ring topology is switched to a chain topology, without interruption, and the ring topology is not connected to configure the stack. Stack Topology The PowerConnect 5500 series systems operates in the ring becomes non-functional, or a link is severed. Stack Members and Unit IDs This section describes how... sends it reaches its destination. Each unit in the stack are resolved, the units can be repaired to the Master Backup • Replacing Stacking Members Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 47
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...; Managing Configuration Files on the front panel of the unit, as follows: 1 Place the powered-off unit in its physical place in the stack, 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...
...; Managing Configuration Files on the front panel of the unit, as follows: 1 Place the powered-off unit in its physical place in the stack, 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...
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.... All other master-enabled stack member is selected from the set of 3-8. Selecting the Master and Master Backup Units A unit is performed during the configuration boot process. Enter either a Unit ID for manual assignment or 0 to the following decision process: • A master is selected as follows: Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 49
.... All other master-enabled stack member is selected from the set of 3-8. Selecting the Master and Master Backup Units A unit is performed during the configuration boot process. Enter either a Unit ID for manual assignment or 0 to the following decision process: • A master is selected as follows: Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 49