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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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FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Maintenance Projects\Dell Contax\Dell_ContaxUG_PrintTOC.fm Spanning Tree Protocol Features 21 Link Aggregation 23 Quality of Service Features 23 Device Management Features 24 Security Features 28 Port Profile (CLI Macro 30 DHCP Server 31 Protected Ports 31 iSCSI Optimization 31 Proprietary Protocol Filtering 31 3 Hardware Description 33 Device Models 34 Device Structure 34 LED Definitions 38 Power Supplies 42 4 Stacking Overview 43 Stack Overview 44 Stack Members and Unit IDs 47 4 Contents
FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Maintenance Projects\Dell Contax\Dell_ContaxUG_PrintTOC.fm Spanning Tree Protocol Features 21 Link Aggregation 23 Quality of Service Features 23 Device Management Features 24 Security Features 28 Port Profile (CLI Macro 30 DHCP Server 31 Protected Ports 31 iSCSI Optimization 31 Proprietary Protocol Filtering 31 3 Hardware Description 33 Device Models 34 Device Structure 34 LED Definitions 38 Power Supplies 42 4 Stacking Overview 43 Stack Overview 44 Stack Members and Unit IDs 47 4 Contents
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FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\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 CLI 64 Accessing the Device Through...
FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\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 CLI 64 Accessing the Device Through...
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For a complete list of the PowerConnect 5524/P and 5548/P switches. 2 Features This section describes the features of all updated device features, see the latest software version Release Notes. This section contains the following topics: • IP Version 6 (IPv6) Support • Stack Support • Power over Ethernet • Green Ethernet • Head of... Features • Spanning Tree Protocol Features • Link Aggregation • Quality of Service Features • Quality of Service Features • Device Management Features Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 14
For a complete list of the PowerConnect 5524/P and 5548/P switches. 2 Features This section describes the features of all updated device features, see the latest software version Release Notes. This section contains the following topics: • IP Version 6 (IPv6) Support • Stack Support • Power over Ethernet • Green Ethernet • Head of... Features • Spanning Tree Protocol Features • Link Aggregation • Quality of Service Features • Quality of Service Features • Device Management Features Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 14
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...MHz (10.2 Gbit/s). When PoE is recommended to use HDMI cable version 1.4 The stacking feature supports the following applications: • IP Phones • Wireless Access Points Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 15 Stack Support The system supports up to a power source. PoE can be used , the ...network devices do not have to be placed next to eight units with two fixed HDMI stacking ports. it is used in ...
...MHz (10.2 Gbit/s). When PoE is recommended to use HDMI cable version 1.4 The stacking feature supports the following applications: • IP Phones • Wireless Access Points Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 15 Stack Support The system supports up to a power source. PoE can be used , the ...network devices do not have to be placed next to eight units with two fixed HDMI stacking ports. it is used in ...
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... Protected Ports feature, where the ports must be in the Layer 2 network (compared to unauthorized ports. The ports can be located anywhere in the same stack). For more information, see "Multicast TV VLAN" on ports. Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically-formatted frames, and selectively enable and disable forwarding on page... page 127. Multicast TV VLAN The Multicast TV VLAN feature provides the ability to supply multicast transmissions to automatically prevent and resolve Layer 2 forwarding loops. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 21
... Protected Ports feature, where the ports must be in the Layer 2 network (compared to unauthorized ports. The ports can be located anywhere in the same stack). For more information, see "Multicast TV VLAN" on ports. Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically-formatted frames, and selectively enable and disable forwarding on page... page 127. Multicast TV VLAN The Multicast TV VLAN feature provides the ability to supply multicast transmissions to automatically prevent and resolve Layer 2 forwarding loops. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 21
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For more information, see Unit Identification (Location). 32 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Identifying a Switch via 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 "DHCP Relay" on...
For more information, see Unit Identification (Location). 32 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Identifying a Switch via 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 "DHCP Relay" on...
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...Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 35 Front Panel Figure 5-1 shows the front panel of the PowerConnect 5548 device with its various ports labelled. The PowerConnect 5524 device from 2400 bps up to 115,200 bps. • Two HDMI Ports The HDMI ports are 1.3a specification, category 2 high-speed cables, 340 MHz (10.2 Gbit/s). PowerConnect...are found on the right side in that there are used for a terminal connection for stacking purposes. The baud rate can be configured from the PowerConnect 5548 device in greater detail. The SFP+ ports are 10 Gigabit ports, designated as ...
...Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 35 Front Panel Figure 5-1 shows the front panel of the PowerConnect 5548 device with its various ports labelled. The PowerConnect 5524 device from 2400 bps up to 115,200 bps. • Two HDMI Ports The HDMI ports are 1.3a specification, category 2 high-speed cables, 340 MHz (10.2 Gbit/s). PowerConnect...are found on the right side in that there are used for a terminal connection for stacking purposes. The baud rate can be configured from the PowerConnect 5548 device in greater detail. The SFP+ ports are 10 Gigabit ports, designated as ...
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...Stacking Unit ID Reset Power Status Fan RPS Port LEDs Master These LEDs are described in addition to use HDMI cable version 1.4 • Single USB Port This port is used for manual reset (reboot) of the switch is activated by power-up or low-voltage conditions. 36 Dell PowerConnect... 55xx Systems User Guide NOTE: it is recommended to ports. Reset Button The PowerConnect 5500 switches have a reset button, located on Front Panel Figure 5-2 shows the extreme, right-hand...
...Stacking Unit ID Reset Power Status Fan RPS Port LEDs Master These LEDs are described in addition to use HDMI cable version 1.4 • Single USB Port This port is used for manual reset (reboot) of the switch is activated by power-up or low-voltage conditions. 36 Dell PowerConnect... 55xx Systems User Guide NOTE: it is recommended to ports. Reset Button The PowerConnect 5500 switches have a reset button, located on Front Panel Figure 5-2 shows the extreme, right-hand...
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All device fans are not operating. The MPS/RPS failed. The MPS/RPS is enabled. Locator function is not plugged in the stack. The device is currently operating. Color Modular/Redundan Green Static cy Power Supply (MPS/RPS) Red Static Off Locator Green Flashing Green Static Master Green ... normally. One or more of the device in . Table 3-1. The MPS/RPS is a master unit. Locator function is not a master unit. The device is disabled. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 39 System LED Indicators (Continued) LED Stacking No.
All device fans are not operating. The MPS/RPS failed. The MPS/RPS is enabled. Locator function is not plugged in the stack. The device is currently operating. Color Modular/Redundan Green Static cy Power Supply (MPS/RPS) Red Static Off Locator Green Flashing Green Static Master Green ... normally. One or more of the device in . Table 3-1. The MPS/RPS is a master unit. Locator function is not a master unit. The device is disabled. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 39 System LED Indicators (Continued) LED Stacking No.
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... is off . Table 5-4 describes the HDMP port LEDs: Table 3-4. Port is not transmitting or receiving. Off Port is currently not operating. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 41 Link is up and the port is either transmitting or receiving data at 100 Mbps. There is no activity on...HDMI Port LEDs The HDMI ports have a Speed/link (LNK) LED on their right side. Table 3-3. Port is linked to device. HDMI (Stacking) Port LEDs LED Speed/Link ACT Color Solid green Off Flashing green Description Port is currently not operating. There is activity on . There is ...
... is off . Table 5-4 describes the HDMP port LEDs: Table 3-4. Port is not transmitting or receiving. Off Port is currently not operating. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 41 Link is up and the port is either transmitting or receiving data at 100 Mbps. There is no activity on...HDMI Port LEDs The HDMI ports have a Speed/link (LNK) LED on their right side. Table 3-3. Port is linked to device. HDMI (Stacking) Port LEDs LED Speed/Link ACT Color Solid green Off Flashing green Description Port is currently not operating. There is activity on . There is ...
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...Supplies The device has an internal power supply unit (AC unit) and a connector to connect PowerConnect 5500/P devices to a PowerConnect EPS-470 unit, or to display the Unit ID for the Stack Master and members, as LNK and ACT, associated with both power supply units is connected. ... regulated through load sharing. When the device is at highest speed. Power supply LEDs indicate the status of a power outage decreases. 42 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Table 3-5. The AC power supply unit uses a standard connector. Link is connected to 63 Hz. ACT Off Flashing...
...Supplies The device has an internal power supply unit (AC unit) and a connector to connect PowerConnect 5500/P devices to a PowerConnect EPS-470 unit, or to display the Unit ID for the Stack Master and members, as LNK and ACT, associated with both power supply units is connected. ... regulated through load sharing. When the device is at highest speed. Power supply LEDs indicate the status of a power outage decreases. 42 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Table 3-5. The AC power supply unit uses a standard connector. Link is connected to 63 Hz. ACT Off Flashing...
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It contains the following topics: • Stack Overview • Stack Members and Unit IDs Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 43 4 Stacking Overview This section describes how the Stacking feature of the PowerConnect 5500 series functions.
It contains the following topics: • Stack Overview • Stack Members and Unit IDs Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 43 4 Stacking Overview This section describes how the Stacking feature of the PowerConnect 5500 series functions.
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... boots, or when inserting or removing a stack member, the Master unit initiates a stacking discovering process. 44 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide All stack members are accessed through the management IP address, through a single switch, so that all other units are treated as members (slaves). Stack Overview The PowerConnect 5500 Stacking feature provides multiple switch management through which...
... boots, or when inserting or removing a stack member, the Master unit initiates a stacking discovering process. 44 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide All stack members are accessed through the management IP address, through a single switch, so that all other units are treated as members (slaves). Stack Overview The PowerConnect 5500 Stacking feature provides multiple switch management through which...
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...-backup unit assumes the Master Backup role. Stacking Units PowerConnect 5500 series switches use two HDMI 10G ports for stacking. This step provides increased bandwidth and redundancy. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 45 To connect the units in addition, continuously monitors the existence and operation of the stack master. Runs as a slave unit, as described...
...-backup unit assumes the Master Backup role. Stacking Units PowerConnect 5500 series switches use two HDMI 10G ports for stacking. This step provides increased bandwidth and redundancy. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 45 To connect the units in addition, continuously monitors the existence and operation of the stack master. Runs as a slave unit, as described...
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Stacking Ring Topology Front Panel Front Panel Front Panel Front Panel HDMI Ports HDMI Ports HDMI Ports HDMI Ports 46 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The results of this process are shown in Figure . Figure 4-1.
Stacking Ring Topology Front Panel Front Panel Front Panel Front Panel HDMI Ports HDMI Ports HDMI Ports HDMI Ports 46 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The results of this process are shown in Figure . Figure 4-1.
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...is severed. The packet continues through the stack until it is not connected to function as long as there is required. The system discovers the optimal path on which to the Master Backup • Replacing Stacking Members Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 47 In the ...chain topology, the stack continues to any system downtime. or backup-enabled unit in the stack is connected to chain topology, an SNMP message is automatically generated...
...is severed. The packet continues through the stack until it is not connected to function as long as there is required. The system discovers the optimal path on which to the Master Backup • Replacing Stacking Members Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 47 In the ...chain topology, the stack continues to any system downtime. or backup-enabled unit in the stack is connected to chain topology, an SNMP message is automatically generated...
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...off unit in its physical place in the stack, and insert the stacking link in the unit (but do the following for each unit can be either automatically assigned or manually assigned, as shown in the stack: 1 Connect the unit to the terminal. 48 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide To assign IDs ...to the units in the stack, do not connect it to the rest of each unit in Figure 5-2. The unit ...
...off unit in its physical place in the stack, and insert the stacking link in the unit (but do the following for each unit can be either automatically assigned or manually assigned, as shown in the stack: 1 Connect the unit to the terminal. 48 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide To assign IDs ...to the units in the stack, do not connect it to the rest of each unit in Figure 5-2. The unit ...
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... be assigned automatically. Enter either a Unit ID for manual assignment or 0 to open the Stack Menu. [1]Show Unit Stack ID [2]Set Unit Stack ID [3]Back 4 Select Set Unit Stack ID. The stack master assignment is UP (Up Time) as follows: Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 49 Priority is given to the lowest unit ID, but also...
... be assigned automatically. Enter either a Unit ID for manual assignment or 0 to open the Stack Menu. [1]Show Unit Stack ID [2]Set Unit Stack ID [3]Back 4 Select Set Unit Stack ID. The stack master assignment is UP (Up Time) as follows: Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 49 Priority is given to the lowest unit ID, but also...
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...the Warm Standby, the Master and the Master Backup are considered the same age if they powered up). The dynamic 50 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide If the time difference is sent notifying that the stack continues to be done as a backup master. - This is no Master-enabled unit in the... master both start at the same time), they exchange each other's UP TIME (the time since they were inserted within a ten minute interval, for the Stack Master if a failover occurs, so that a unit failed to the backup unit. This makes the nth unit a master-enabled unit. • If there...
...the Warm Standby, the Master and the Master Backup are considered the same age if they powered up). The dynamic 50 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide If the time difference is sent notifying that the stack continues to be done as a backup master. - This is no Master-enabled unit in the... master both start at the same time), they exchange each other's UP TIME (the time since they were inserted within a ten minute interval, for the Stack Master if a failover occurs, so that a unit failed to the backup unit. This makes the nth unit a master-enabled unit. • If there...