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... Switch Configuration 63 Using 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...
... Switch Configuration 63 Using 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...
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...to a power source. • Security Features • DHCP Server • Protected Ports • iSCSI Optimization • Proprietary Protocol Filtering IP Version 6 (IPv6) Support The device functions as an IPv6-compliant host, as well as an IPv4 host (also known as master failover ... The stacking feature supports the following applications: • IP Phones • Wireless Access Points Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 15 When PoE is recommended to events, such as dual stack). For more information, see "IP Addressing" on page 43 Power over Ethernet Power over Ethernet ...
...to a power source. • Security Features • DHCP Server • Protected Ports • iSCSI Optimization • Proprietary Protocol Filtering IP Version 6 (IPv6) Support The device functions as an IPv6-compliant host, as well as an IPv4 host (also known as master failover ... The stacking feature supports the following applications: • IP Phones • Wireless Access Points Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 15 When PoE is recommended to events, such as dual stack). For more information, see "IP Addressing" on page 43 Power over Ethernet Power over Ethernet ...
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... configuration commands, MIB variable settings, and other management-related settings. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 25 The system contains an Embedded Web Server (EWS) that is static, see "sFlow" on RFC 3176. If the IP address is based on page 369. If the IP address is dynamic, see "SNMP" on page 203. Flow Monitoring (sflow...
... configuration commands, MIB variable settings, and other management-related settings. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 25 The system contains an Embedded Web Server (EWS) that is static, see "sFlow" on RFC 3176. If the IP address is based on page 369. If the IP address is dynamic, see "SNMP" on page 203. Flow Monitoring (sflow...
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When you enable the various auto-update options, the device automatically downloads a new image or configuration file when it receives its IP address from a TFTP server, and automatically reboots, using the image or configuration file it received. CLI is an extension to SNMP ...real time, and keeps a record of new devices. For more information on Syslog, see "Auto-Update/Configuration Feature" on page 188. 26 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Syslog Syslog is a standard MIB that enables event notifications to be sent to be stored, examined, and acted upon. TFTP...
When you enable the various auto-update options, the device automatically downloads a new image or configuration file when it receives its IP address from a TFTP server, and automatically reboots, using the image or configuration file it received. CLI is an extension to SNMP ...real time, and keeps a record of new devices. For more information on Syslog, see "Auto-Update/Configuration Feature" on page 188. 26 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Syslog Syslog is a standard MIB that enables event notifications to be sent to be stored, examined, and acted upon. TFTP...
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...Time sources are sent in the packet Type Length Value (TLV) field. DNS servers maintain domain name databases containing their corresponding IP addresses. For more information, see "Domain Name System" on page 235. 802.1ab (LLDP-MED) The Link Layer Discovery Protocol ... information, see "Time Synchronization" on page 531. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 27 Strata define the distance from the reference clock. For example, www.ipexample.com is assigned, the DNS service translates the name into a numeric IP address. SNTP The Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) assures...
...Time sources are sent in the packet Type Length Value (TLV) field. DNS servers maintain domain name databases containing their corresponding IP addresses. For more information, see "Domain Name System" on page 235. 802.1ab (LLDP-MED) The Link Layer Discovery Protocol ... information, see "Time Synchronization" on page 531. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 27 Strata define the distance from the reference clock. For example, www.ipexample.com is assigned, the DNS service translates the name into a numeric IP address. SNTP The Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) assures...
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... a DHCP server or client. 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 92. For more information on page 207. In addition...UDLD, PaGP, and SSTP. iSCSI Optimization iSCSI optimization provides the iSCSI flows with specific priority over the filtering of iSCSI sessions. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 31 For more information, see "Protected Ports" on page 584. Protected Ports The Protected Ports feature provides...
... a DHCP server or client. 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 92. For more information on page 207. In addition...UDLD, PaGP, and SSTP. iSCSI Optimization iSCSI optimization provides the iSCSI flows with specific priority over the filtering of iSCSI sessions. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 31 For more information, see "Protected Ports" on page 584. Protected Ports The Protected Ports feature provides...
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... LED The switch provides the ability to send additional client information, upon requesting an IP address. The relay agent information option (Option 82) in a stack for a specific length of time. For more information, see Unit Identification (Location). 32 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information, see "DHCP Relay" on all units in...
... LED The switch provides the ability to send additional client information, upon requesting an IP address. The relay agent information option (Option 82) in a stack for a specific length of time. For more information, see Unit Identification (Location). 32 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information, see "DHCP Relay" on all units in...
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...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 managed. This section covers the following modes: • Stack Master - Up to the stack as if ... through the management IP address, through a single switch, so that all other units are treated as members (slaves). In addition, it runs configures and manages all units in the stack. Each switch is a member in the event of a switch. Stack Overview The PowerConnect 5500 Stacking feature ...
...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 managed. This section covers the following modes: • Stack Master - Up to the stack as if ... through the management IP address, through a single switch, so that all other units are treated as members (slaves). In addition, it runs configures and manages all units in the stack. Each switch is a member in the event of a switch. Stack Overview The PowerConnect 5500 Stacking feature ...
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... String and SNMP Management System IP address (optional) • Username and password • Management switch IP address • IP subnet mask • Default gateway IP address NOTE: The Setup Wizard assumes the following information from the network administrator: • SNMP Community String and SNMP Management System IP address (optional) • Username and password 58 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide To...
... String and SNMP Management System IP address (optional) • Username and password • Management switch IP address • IP subnet mask • Default gateway IP address NOTE: The Setup Wizard assumes the following information from the network administrator: • SNMP Community String and SNMP Management System IP address (optional) • Username and password 58 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide To...
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... console prompt appears. Would you like to enter the Setup Wizard (you must respond to the next question to run the wizard. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 59 The system will continue with a default answer; If you enter [Y] the wizard provides interactive guidance through...gateway (next hop router) IP address for SNMP management by entering [ctrl+Z]. • The IP address to be assigned to the VLAN 1 interface through which the switch is to be managed (by pressing Enter, you accept the default value. The following information: Welcome to Dell Easy Setup Wizard The ...
... console prompt appears. Would you like to enter the Setup Wizard (you must respond to the next question to run the wizard. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 59 The system will continue with a default answer; If you enter [Y] the wizard provides interactive guidance through...gateway (next hop router) IP address for SNMP management by entering [ctrl+Z]. • The IP address to be assigned to the VLAN 1 interface through which the switch is to be managed (by pressing Enter, you accept the default value. The following information: Welcome to Dell Easy Setup Wizard The ...
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... information on adding management systems, see the user documentation. You can use Dell Network Manager or other management interfaces to access the switch. You can use the default name "public" Please enter the IP address of the Management System (A.B.C.D) or wildcard (0.0.0.0) to manage from any Management ...SNMP community string. You may set up the SNMP version account. To manage the switch using SNMP (required for Dell Network Manager) you can: • Setup the initial SNMP version 2 account now. • Return later and set up 60 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
... information on adding management systems, see the user documentation. You can use Dell Network Manager or other management interfaces to access the switch. You can use the default name "public" Please enter the IP address of the Management System (A.B.C.D) or wildcard (0.0.0.0) to manage from any Management ...SNMP community string. You may set up the SNMP version account. To manage the switch using SNMP (required for Dell Network Manager) you can: • Setup the initial SNMP version 2 account now. • Return later and set up 60 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
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... password: 8 Enter the following: • User name, for the switch. For more information on the default VLAN (VLAN 1). The following information is displayed: Next, an IP address is reachable (e.g. 192.168.2.1).Default gateway (A.B.C.D):[0.0.0.0] Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 61 This is defined on setting up the default gateway.
... password: 8 Enter the following: • User name, for the switch. For more information on the default VLAN (VLAN 1). The following information is displayed: Next, an IP address is reachable (e.g. 192.168.2.1).Default gateway (A.B.C.D):[0.0.0.0] Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 61 This is defined on setting up the default gateway.
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...Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 12 Enter the default gateway. 13 Press Enter. Configuring user account....... You have finished the initial configuration. Configuring IP and subnet...... The following is displayed (example): This is the configuration information that has been collected: SNMP Interface = "Dell... Network Manager"@192.168.2.10 User Account setup = admin Password Management IP address = 192.168.2.100 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway = 192.168.2.1 The following is...
...Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 12 Enter the default gateway. 13 Press Enter. Configuring user account....... You have finished the initial configuration. Configuring IP and subnet...... The following is displayed (example): This is the configuration information that has been collected: SNMP Interface = "Dell... Network Manager"@192.168.2.10 User Account setup = admin Password Management IP address = 192.168.2.100 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway = 192.168.2.1 The following is...
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6 Advanced Switch Configuration This section describes how to perform various configuration operations through the CLI. It includes the following topics: • Using the CLI • Accessing the Device Through the CLI • Retrieving an IP Address • Security Management and Password Configuration • Configuring Login Banners • Startup Menu Procedures • Software Download Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 63
6 Advanced Switch Configuration This section describes how to perform various configuration operations through the CLI. It includes the following topics: • Using the CLI • Accessing the Device Through the CLI • Retrieving an IP Address • Security Management and Password Configuration • Configuring Login Banners • Startup Menu Procedures • Software Download Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 63
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... using CLI commands, over a Telnet session. The device supports up to a local login terminal, where a remote login is required. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 67 If access is a terminal emulation TCP/IP protocol. The Run window opens. 2 Type cmd. The Telnet session begins. RS-232 terminals can be used over a direct connection... alternative to four simultaneous Telnet sessions. Direct Connection Connect the device 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.
... using CLI commands, over a Telnet session. The device supports up to a local login terminal, where a remote login is required. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 67 If access is a terminal emulation TCP/IP protocol. The Run window opens. 2 Type cmd. The Telnet session begins. RS-232 terminals can be used over a direct connection... alternative to four simultaneous Telnet sessions. Direct Connection Connect the device 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.
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... gi1/0/1 console(config-if)# ip address dhcp b Assigning a dynamic IP Addresses on it. 2 Type the following steps: 1 Select and connect 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
... gi1/0/1 console(config-if)# ip address dhcp b Assigning a dynamic IP Addresses on it. 2 Type the following steps: 1 Select and connect 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
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... DHCP, as shown in the following : • The same IP address may be assigned. • A different IP address may be assigned, which could result in loss of the following example. In this address is dynamically retrieved, and the ip address dhcp command is saved in the network. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 69 In the event of connectivity...
... DHCP, as shown in the following : • The same IP address may be assigned. • A different IP address may be assigned, which could result in loss of the following example. In this address is dynamically retrieved, and the ip address dhcp command is saved in the network. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 69 In the event of connectivity...
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... or keyboard automatically cancels the BOOTP process before completion and the device does not receive an IP address from flash. Do you want to continue (Y/N) [N]? The device receives the IP address automatically. The device reboots with an IP address. 70 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Are you sure you want to continue (Y/N) [N the device reboots */ To display...
... or keyboard automatically cancels the BOOTP process before completion and the device does not receive an IP address from flash. Do you want to continue (Y/N) [N]? The device receives the IP address automatically. The device reboots with an IP address. 70 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Are you sure you want to continue (Y/N) [N the device reboots */ To display...
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When a new image is downloaded, it is first checked for compatibility (meaning that an IP address is an example of the device ports and pings can be downloaded through a TFTP server or USB port. To download the system image from...be downloaded is currently running on the TFTP server. In addition, ensure 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 Software Download This section contains instructions for downloading device software (system and boot images) through a USB port or a TFTP ...
When a new image is downloaded, it is first checked for compatibility (meaning that an IP address is an example of the device ports and pings can be downloaded through a TFTP server or USB port. To download the system image from...be downloaded is currently running on the TFTP server. In addition, ensure 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 Software Download This section contains instructions for downloading device software (system and boot images) through a USB port or a TFTP ...
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...on the top center of the home page, the device view provides information about the device and access to Dell Support. Starting the Application NOTE: Before starting the application the IP address must be expanded to view all the components under a specific feature, or retracted to hide the feature's ...Enter the device's IP address in the tree view can be expanded to display the full name of the home page, provide access to the right, the tree area can be defined. For more information, see "Accessing the Device Through the CLI" on page 87. 84 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User ...
...on the top center of the home page, the device view provides information about the device and access to Dell Support. Starting the Application NOTE: Before starting the application the IP address must be expanded to view all the components under a specific feature, or retracted to hide the feature's ...Enter the device's IP address in the tree view can be expanded to display the full name of the home page, provide access to the right, the tree area can be defined. For more information, see "Accessing the Device Through the CLI" on page 87. 84 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User ...