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...PowerConnect 5548P (with PoE) - Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports, along with Power-over -Ethernet (PoE) support Each of the devices. NOTE: 10/100/1000Mbps Baset-T ports are also known as shown in addition to the above ports, two HDMI ports, two SPF+ ports, an RS-232 console... port, and a USB port, as Gigabit ports or G ports. Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports • PowerConnect ...The PowerConnect 5500 switches combine versatility with Power-over -Ethernet (PoE) support • PowerConnect 5548 - It contains the following device types: • PowerConnect 5524 -...
...PowerConnect 5548P (with PoE) - Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports, along with Power-over -Ethernet (PoE) support Each of the devices. NOTE: 10/100/1000Mbps Baset-T ports are also known as shown in addition to the above ports, two HDMI ports, two SPF+ ports, an RS-232 console... port, and a USB port, as Gigabit ports or G ports. Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports • PowerConnect ...The PowerConnect 5500 switches combine versatility with Power-over -Ethernet (PoE) support • PowerConnect 5548 - It contains the following device types: • PowerConnect 5524 -...
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...232 Console Port This port is 9,600 bps. The default baud rate is used for debugging and software downloads. 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 PowerConnect 5524 device... numbered) SPF+ Ports The following ports are 24 G ports and not 48. Figure 3-1. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 35 The baud rate can be configured from the PowerConnect 5548 device in that there are found on the right side in greater detail. The SFP+...
...232 Console Port This port is 9,600 bps. The default baud rate is used for debugging and software downloads. 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 PowerConnect 5524 device... numbered) SPF+ Ports The following ports are 24 G ports and not 48. Figure 3-1. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 35 The baud rate can be configured from the PowerConnect 5548 device in that there are found on the right side in greater detail. The SFP+...
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... to ports. 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 Button/LED Panel Console Port Stacking Unit ID Reset Power Status Fan RPS Port LEDs Master These LEDs are described in addition to use HDMI cable...
... to ports. 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 Button/LED Panel Console Port Stacking Unit ID Reset Power Status Fan RPS Port LEDs Master These LEDs are described in addition to use HDMI cable...
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...4 Respond to the terminal, reboot the unit and the Setup Wizard is run automatically, as described in "Configuration Using the Setup Wizard" on page 56. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 55 Configuration Work Flow To configure the switches: 1 For each other, as described in "Configuring the Stack" on page 58. 3... Connect the Master unit to the Setup Wizard prompts. 5 Continue managing the switch, either through the console or Telnet, using the CLI or the web GUI. b Boot the switch, as described in the "Booting the Switch" on page 57.
...4 Respond to the terminal, reboot the unit and the Setup Wizard is run automatically, as described in "Configuration Using the Setup Wizard" on page 56. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 55 Configuration Work Flow To configure the switches: 1 For each other, as described in "Configuring the Stack" on page 58. 3... Connect the Master unit to the Setup Wizard prompts. 5 Continue managing the switch, either through the console or Telnet, using the CLI or the web GUI. b Boot the switch, as described in the "Booting the Switch" on page 57.
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... on any unit in the stack, but stack management is performed only from the stack master (Unit ID 1 or 2). 56 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Front-Panel Console Port Console Port 3 Set the terminal emulation software as follows: a Select the appropriate serial port to connect to 9600 baud. Figure 5-1. e Select VT100 for Function...). d Set Flow Control to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. Connecting the Switch to the Terminal The switch is configured and monitored through the console port. c Set the data format to none.
... on any unit in the stack, but stack management is performed only from the stack master (Unit ID 1 or 2). 56 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Front-Panel Console Port Console Port 3 Set the terminal emulation software as follows: a Select the appropriate serial port to connect to 9600 baud. Figure 5-1. e Select VT100 for Function...). d Set Flow Control to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. Connecting the Switch to the Terminal The switch is configured and monitored through the console port. c Set the data format to none.
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...to get the system up and running as quickly as when you received it. • The PowerConnect switch booted successfully. • The console connection is established and the console prompt is displayed on the screen of a VT100 terminal switch. Configuration Using the Setup Wizard The... String and SNMP Management System IP address (optional) • Username and password 58 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide To configure the system using the Setup Wizard: 1 Obtain the following : • The PowerConnect switch was never configured before and is in the stack, each switch must be ...
...to get the system up and running as quickly as when you received it. • The PowerConnect switch booted successfully. • The console connection is established and the console prompt is displayed on the screen of a VT100 terminal switch. Configuration Using the Setup Wizard The... String and SNMP Management System IP address (optional) • Username and password 58 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide To configure the system using the Setup Wizard: 1 Obtain the following : • The PowerConnect switch was never configured before and is in the stack, each switch must be ...
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...this question within 60 seconds)? (Y/N) 3 Enter [Y] to run the Setup Wizard within 60 seconds, the Setup Wizard automatically exits and the CLI console prompt appears. Would you like to enter the Setup Wizard (you accept the default value. If you to use the Setup Wizard. The system .... If you enter [N] or if you up for configuring the default route 2 Boot the Master unit. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 59 The following information: Welcome to Dell Easy Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard guides you through the initial switch configuration and gets you do not respond ...
...this question within 60 seconds)? (Y/N) 3 Enter [Y] to run the Setup Wizard within 60 seconds, the Setup Wizard automatically exits and the CLI console prompt appears. Would you like to enter the Setup Wizard (you accept the default value. If you to use the Setup Wizard. The system .... If you enter [N] or if you up for configuring the default route 2 Boot the Master unit. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 59 The following information: Welcome to Dell Easy Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard guides you through the initial switch configuration and gets you do not respond ...
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... the configuration and copy to complete the Setup Wizard. Thank you can manage the switch from the connected console port using the CLI or remotely through the management interface, using Dell Easy Setup Wizard. 12 Enter the default gateway. 13 Press Enter. You will now enter CLI mode.... discard configuration and restart the wizard: [Y/N] 14 Enter [N] to restart the wizard or enter [Y] to the start-up configuration file. See the Dell PowerConnect 5500 Series User Guide found on the Documentation CD. 62 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide If the information is displayed.
... the configuration and copy to complete the Setup Wizard. Thank you can manage the switch from the connected console port using the CLI or remotely through the management interface, using Dell Easy Setup Wizard. 12 Enter the default gateway. 13 Press Enter. You will now enter CLI mode.... discard configuration and restart the wizard: [Y/N] 14 Enter [N] to restart the wizard or enter [Y] to the start-up configuration file. See the Dell PowerConnect 5500 Series User Guide found on the Documentation CD. 62 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide If the information is displayed.
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... mode is enabled. The User EXEC commands enable connecting to the device global configuration. 64 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide User EXEC Mode During CLI session initialization, the CLI is in User EXEC mode. For example: console> NOTE: The default host name is required (if configured). This level is reserved for using...
... mode is enabled. The User EXEC commands enable connecting to the device global configuration. 64 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide User EXEC Mode During CLI session initialization, the CLI is in User EXEC mode. For example: console> NOTE: The default host name is required (if configured). This level is reserved for using...
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... mode commands: 1 At the prompt type enable and press . 2 When a password prompt displays, enter the password and press . Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 65 To configure the device, enter the next level, Global Configuration mode. NOTE: The enable command is only ...secure operating parameters. The following example illustrates accessing privileged EXEC mode and then returning to the User EXEC mode: console> enable Enter Password: ****** console# console# disable console> Use the exit command to return to User EXEC mode, type disable and press . Privileged access can be...
... mode commands: 1 At the prompt type enable and press . 2 When a password prompt displays, enter the password and press . Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 65 To configure the device, enter the next level, Global Configuration mode. NOTE: The enable command is only ...secure operating parameters. The following example illustrates accessing privileged EXEC mode and then returning to the User EXEC mode: console> enable Enter Password: ****** console# console# disable console> Use the exit command to return to User EXEC mode, type disable and press . Privileged access can be...
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... commands that port. The sntp command is not required to access this level. The following example: console# configure console(config)# interface gi1/0/1 console(config-if)# sntp client enable console(config-if)# do before the command, as the device host name followed by (config) and the... interface level (port, VLAN, or LAG). console# configure console(config)# interface gi1/0/1 console(config-if)# sntp client enable To run a command in a mode, which does not contain it, use do show sntp configuration 66 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide To access Global Configuration mode...
... commands that port. The sntp command is not required to access this level. The following example: console# configure console(config)# interface gi1/0/1 console(config-if)# sntp client enable console(config-if)# do before the command, as the device host name followed by (config) and the... interface level (port, VLAN, or LAG). console# configure console(config)# interface gi1/0/1 console(config-if)# sntp client enable To run a command in a mode, which does not contain it, use do show sntp configuration 66 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide To access Global Configuration mode...
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...alternative to the local device through a TCP/IP protocol network. All CLI commands can be used over a direct connection to the terminal console, or via a Telnet connection, ensure that the device has an IP address and that software has been downloaded to the device. The...via a Telnet connection. Direct Connection Connect the device to four simultaneous Telnet sessions. The device supports up to the console and enter the CLI commands upon receiving a prompt. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 67 The cmd window opens. 3 In the cmd window, type Telnet . Telnet is a...
...alternative to the local device through a TCP/IP protocol network. All CLI commands can be used over a direct connection to the terminal console, or via a Telnet connection, ensure that the device has an IP address and that software has been downloaded to the device. The...via a Telnet connection. Direct Connection Connect the device to four simultaneous Telnet sessions. The device supports up to the console and enter the CLI commands upon receiving a prompt. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 67 The cmd window opens. 3 In the cmd window, type Telnet . Telnet is a...
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a Assigning dynamic IP Addresses on a port: console# configure console(config)# interface gi1/0/1 console(config-if)# ip address dhcp b Assigning a dynamic IP Addresses on it. 2 Type the following commands to retrieve an IP address, the device acts as ... any port to a DHCP server or to a subnet that has a DHCP server on a VLAN: console# configure console(config)# interface vlan 1 console(config-if)# ip address dhcp The interface receives the IP address automatically. 68 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide When the device is reset, the DHCP command is saved in the configuration...
a Assigning dynamic IP Addresses on a port: console# configure console(config)# interface gi1/0/1 console(config-if)# ip address dhcp b Assigning a dynamic IP Addresses on it. 2 Type the following commands to retrieve an IP address, the device acts as ... any port to a DHCP server or to a subnet that has a DHCP server on a VLAN: console# configure console(config)# interface vlan 1 console(config-if)# ip address dhcp The interface receives the IP address automatically. 68 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide When the device is reset, the DHCP command is saved in the configuration...
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... boots from the DHCP server. In this address is dynamically retrieved, and the ip address dhcp command is saved in the configuration file. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 69 NOTE: When copying configuration files, avoid using a configuration file that contains an instruction to enable DHCP on an...it to reload the same file. In the event of DHCP), the configuration received from any standard BOOTP server in one with an identical configuration. console# show ip interface at the system prompt, as shown in the following : • The same IP address may be assigned. • A...
... boots from the DHCP server. In this address is dynamically retrieved, and the ip address dhcp command is saved in the configuration file. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 69 NOTE: When copying configuration files, avoid using a configuration file that contains an instruction to enable DHCP on an...it to reload the same file. In the event of DHCP), the configuration received from any standard BOOTP server in one with an identical configuration. console# show ip interface at the system prompt, as shown in the following : • The same IP address may be assigned. • A...
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The following example illustrates the process: console> enable console# delete startup-config Startup file was deleted console# reload You haven't saved your current session. Do you want to delete the Startup Configuration from the BOOTP server. To retrieve an IP ...cancels the BOOTP process before completion and the device does not receive an IP address from flash. The device reboots with an IP address. 70 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Are you sure you want to continue (Y/N) [N]? This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your changes. The...
The following example illustrates the process: console> enable console# delete startup-config Startup file was deleted console# reload You haven't saved your current session. Do you want to delete the Startup Configuration from the BOOTP server. To retrieve an IP ...cancels the BOOTP process before completion and the device does not receive an IP address from flash. The device reboots with an IP address. 70 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Are you sure you want to continue (Y/N) [N]? This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your changes. The...
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... george Configuring an Initial Telnet Password To configure an initial Telnet password, enter the following commands: console(config)# aaa authentication login default line console(config)# aaa authentication enable default line console(config)# line telnet console(config-line)# login authentication default console(config-line)# enable authentication default console(config-line)# password bob 72 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
... george Configuring an Initial Telnet Password To configure an initial Telnet password, enter the following commands: console(config)# aaa authentication login default line console(config)# aaa authentication enable default line console(config)# line telnet console(config-line)# login authentication default console(config-line)# enable authentication default console(config-line)# password bob 72 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
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..., or an SSH session, for the page content to the configuration level access. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 73 NOTE: In the Web browser, enable SSL 2.0 or greater for an HTTPS session. console(config)# crypto certificate 1 generate keygenerate console(config)# ip http secure-server NOTE: HTTP and HTTPS services require privilege level 15...
..., or an SSH session, for the page content to the configuration level access. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 73 NOTE: In the Web browser, enable SSL 2.0 or greater for an HTTPS session. console(config)# crypto certificate 1 generate keygenerate console(config)# ip http secure-server NOTE: HTTP and HTTPS services require privilege level 15...
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...-of -the-day for all lines? (Y/N)[Y] Y console(config)# 74 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Configuring Login Banners Banners can be defined for each line, such as console and telnet) or for the console: console# configure console(config)# line console console(config-line)# motd-banner console(config-line)# exit console (config)# banner motd * Welcome* console# do show banner motd Welcome Would you...
...-of -the-day for all lines? (Y/N)[Y] Y console(config)# 74 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Configuring Login Banners Banners can be defined for each line, such as console and telnet) or for the console: console# configure console(config)# line console console(config-line)# motd-banner console(config-line)# exit console (config)# banner motd * Welcome* console# do show banner motd Welcome Would you...
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... to enable this banner to all lines? (Y/N)[Y] Y Please log in Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 75 The following defines an exec banner for the console: console# configure console(config)# line console console(config-line)# login-banner console(config-line)# exit console (config)# banner login * Please log in* console# do show banner exec Successfully logged in • Exec Banner - Displayed...
... to enable this banner to all lines? (Y/N)[Y] Y Please log in Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 75 The following defines an exec banner for the console: console# configure console(config)# line console console(config-line)# login-banner console(config-line)# exit console (config)# banner login * Please log in* console# do show banner exec Successfully logged in • Exec Banner - Displayed...
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... slave device is inserted into the stack, it is first checked for compatibility (meaning that appears: Unit SW version Boot version HW version 2 1.0.0.24 1.0.0.11 console# Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 79
... slave device is inserted into the stack, it is first checked for compatibility (meaning that appears: Unit SW version Boot version HW version 2 1.0.0.24 1.0.0.11 console# Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 79