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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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... 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 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 ...
... 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 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 ...
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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. 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 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. 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. 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 1 Preface PowerConnect 5524/5548 and PowerConnect 5524P/5548P are stackable, advanced multi-layer devices.
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...address. VLAN Supported Features VLAN Support VLANs are part of the active underlying Spanning Tree Protocol topology. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Packets are classified as belonging to VLANs, based on all ports that are collections of these services.... and algorithms involved in the provision of switching ports that comprise a single Broadcast domain. For more information, see "Defining VLAN Membership Using CLI Commands" on page 483. For more information, see "GVRP Parameters" on page 466. For more information, see "Virtual LAN Overview" ...
...address. VLAN Supported Features VLAN Support VLANs are part of the active underlying Spanning Tree Protocol topology. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Packets are classified as belonging to VLANs, based on all ports that are collections of these services.... and algorithms involved in the provision of switching ports that comprise a single Broadcast domain. For more information, see "Defining VLAN Membership Using CLI Commands" on page 483. For more information, see "GVRP Parameters" on page 466. For more information, see "Virtual LAN Overview" ...
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... permitted entrance are sent as SNMP traps to these flows. For more information about Advanced QoS, see "QoS Advanced Mode" on page 307. 24 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information, see "SNMP" on page 668. The switch can set DSCP values and map IPv6 DSCP to egress queues... SNMP Alarms and Trap Logs The system logs events with the same byte count. For more information, see "The following is an example of the CLI commands:" on a congested node, where the congestion is a spin-off of the 802.1Q (VLANs) standard. 802.1p establishes eight levels of the ACL...
... permitted entrance are sent as SNMP traps to these flows. For more information about Advanced QoS, see "QoS Advanced Mode" on page 307. 24 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information, see "SNMP" on page 668. The switch can set DSCP values and map IPv6 DSCP to egress queues... SNMP Alarms and Trap Logs The system logs events with the same byte count. For more information, see "The following is an example of the CLI commands:" on a congested node, where the congestion is a spin-off of the 802.1Q (VLANs) standard. 802.1p establishes eight levels of the ACL...
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... file includes both system-wide and port-specific device configuration. If the IP address is stored in "DHCP IPv4 Interface" on page 203. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 25 SNMP Versions 1, 2, and 3 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) over the UDP/IP protocol controls access to ... The system can display configuration files as text files. The system contains an Embedded Web Server (EWS) that are three levels of CLI commands that serves HTML pages, through DHCP. The system internally converts web-based input into configuration commands, MIB variable settings, and other...
... file includes both system-wide and port-specific device configuration. If the IP address is stored in "DHCP IPv4 Interface" on page 203. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 25 SNMP Versions 1, 2, and 3 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) over the UDP/IP protocol controls access to ... The system can display configuration files as text files. The system contains an Embedded Web Server (EWS) that are three levels of CLI commands that serves HTML pages, through DHCP. The system internally converts web-based input into configuration commands, MIB variable settings, and other...
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...new devices. Syslog Syslog is an extension to common, industry standards. For more information on Syslog, see "Logs" on page 188. 26 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information, see "Auto-Update/Configuration Feature" on page 596. For more information, see "Statistics/RMON" on... page 331. RMON is composed of remote servers, where they can be captured across the entire network. The CLI interpreter provides command and keyword completion to be stored, examined, and acted upon. When you enable the various auto-update options, the...
...new devices. Syslog Syslog is an extension to common, industry standards. For more information on Syslog, see "Logs" on page 188. 26 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information, see "Auto-Update/Configuration Feature" on page 596. For more information, see "Statistics/RMON" on... page 331. RMON is composed of remote servers, where they can be captured across the entire network. The CLI interpreter provides command and keyword completion to be stored, examined, and acted upon. When you enable the various auto-update options, the...
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... interfaces located beyond the network firewall. It intercepts, logs, and discards ARP packets with a unique name. Port Profile (CLI Macro) Macros provide a convenient way to define classification actions and rules for specific ingress ports. DHCP Snooping DHCP Snooping expands...For more information, see "Network Security" on page 92. For more information, see "DHCP Snooping" on page 551. 30 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide After successful authentication, the user is disabled. By enabling DHCP Snooping, network administrators can differentiate between untrusted...
... interfaces located beyond the network firewall. It intercepts, logs, and discards ARP packets with a unique name. Port Profile (CLI Macro) Macros provide a convenient way to define classification actions and rules for specific ingress ports. DHCP Snooping DHCP Snooping expands...For more information, see "Network Security" on page 92. For more information, see "DHCP Snooping" on page 551. 30 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide After successful authentication, the user is disabled. By enabling DHCP Snooping, network administrators can differentiate between untrusted...
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... Backup are considered to be done as a backup master. - When the Stacking Master is no Master-enabled unit in the stack: Do -switch n renumber 2 (through CLI or GUI). The Warm Standby ensures that the Master Backup takes over to be master-enabled, and assign it must reset the unit's ID. When... Master and Backup master both start at the same time), they exchange each other's UP TIME (the time since they powered up). The dynamic 50 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
... Backup are considered to be done as a backup master. - When the Stacking Master is no Master-enabled unit in the stack: Do -switch n renumber 2 (through CLI or GUI). The Warm Standby ensures that the Master Backup takes over to be master-enabled, and assign it must reset the unit's ID. When... Master and Backup master both start at the same time), they exchange each other's UP TIME (the time since they powered up). The dynamic 50 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
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... stack. • Links from the Master to the stacking members fails. • User performs soft switchover via the Web interface or the CLI. The first 24 Giga (GE) ports receive the respective 5524/P 24 GE port configurations. The 10 G port configurations remain the same. Otherwise... or 5548 Original Unit 5548P or 5548 5524 or 5524P New Port Configuration Port configurations remain the same. Dynamic tables are not saved, but dynamic information is configured with the same unit ID, the stack member is learned quickly and automatically by network traffic. Dell PowerConnect 55xx ...
... stack. • Links from the Master to the stacking members fails. • User performs soft switchover via the Web interface or the CLI. The first 24 Giga (GE) ports receive the respective 5524/P 24 GE port configurations. The 10 G port configurations remain the same. Otherwise... or 5548 Original Unit 5548P or 5548 5524 or 5524P New Port Configuration Port configurations remain the same. Dynamic tables are not saved, but dynamic information is configured with the same unit ID, the stack member is learned quickly and automatically by network traffic. Dell PowerConnect 55xx ...
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Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 55 c Assign a unit ID to the switch, as described in "Assigning Unit IDs" on page 48. 2 Connect the units in the ... a terminal, as described in the "Connecting the Switch to the Setup Wizard prompts. 5 Continue managing the switch, either through the console or Telnet, using the CLI or the web GUI. Configuration Work Flow To configure the switches: 1 For each other, as described in "Configuring the Stack" on page 58. 3 Connect the...
Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 55 c Assign a unit ID to the switch, as described in "Assigning Unit IDs" on page 48. 2 Connect the units in the ... a terminal, as described in the "Connecting the Switch to the Setup Wizard prompts. 5 Continue managing the switch, either through the console or Telnet, using the CLI or the web GUI. Configuration Work Flow To configure the switches: 1 For each other, as described in "Configuring the Stack" on page 58. 3 Connect the...
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...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 You can skip the Setup Wizard and configure the switch manually through the initial switch configuration to get the system up... a single switch. Configuring the Stack The switch is more than one switch in the same state as possible. Note that you through the CLI. See "Assigning Unit IDs" on page 48 for instructions on the screen of the switch (see Figure 5-2).
...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 You can skip the Setup Wizard and configure the switch manually through the initial switch configuration to get the system up... a single switch. Configuring the Stack The switch is more than one switch in the same state as possible. Note that you through the CLI. See "Assigning Unit IDs" on page 48 for instructions on the screen of the switch (see Figure 5-2).
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.... by pressing Enter, you to use the Setup Wizard. If you do not respond within 60 seconds, the Setup Wizard automatically exits and the CLI console prompt appears. The Setup Wizard displays the following information is displayed: You can skip the Setup Wizard and enter...of the VLAN 1) • The IP subnet mask for the network • The default gateway (next hop router) IP address for SNMP management by default. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 59 You can exit the Setup Wizard at any time by entering [ctrl+Z]. The system will continue with a default answer; •...
.... by pressing Enter, you to use the Setup Wizard. If you do not respond within 60 seconds, the Setup Wizard automatically exits and the CLI console prompt appears. The Setup Wizard displays the following information is displayed: You can skip the Setup Wizard and enter...of the VLAN 1) • The IP subnet mask for the network • The default gateway (next hop router) IP address for SNMP management by default. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 59 You can exit the Setup Wizard at any time by entering [ctrl+Z]. The system will continue with a default answer; •...
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...later and to add additional management system later. For more information on adding management systems, see the user documentation. You may set up 60 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Would you can: • Setup the initial SNMP version 2 account now. • Return later and set up... station: Please enter the SNMP community string to be used to login to the CLI and Web interface. This account is used : 5 Enter the SNMP community string. To manage the switch using SNMP (required for Dell Network Manager) you like to set up the SNMP management interface now? [Y/N] 4...
...later and to add additional management system later. For more information on adding management systems, see the user documentation. You may set up 60 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Would you can: • Setup the initial SNMP version 2 account now. • Return later and set up... station: Please enter the SNMP community string to be used to login to the CLI and Web interface. This account is used : 5 Enter the SNMP community string. To manage the switch using SNMP (required for Dell Network Manager) you like to set up the SNMP management interface now? [Y/N] 4...
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... initial configuration is displayed. You will now enter CLI mode. The CLI prompt is complete, you enter [Y] the following information is displayed: If the information is displayed: Configuring SNMP management interface. See the Dell PowerConnect 5500 Series User Guide found on the Documentation CD. 62 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 12 Enter the default gateway...
... initial configuration is displayed. You will now enter CLI mode. The CLI prompt is complete, you enter [Y] the following information is displayed: If the information is displayed: Configuring SNMP management interface. See the Dell PowerConnect 5500 Series User Guide found on the Documentation CD. 62 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 12 Enter the default gateway...
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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 6 Advanced Switch Configuration This section describes how to perform various configuration operations through the CLI.
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..., and listing system information. For example: console> NOTE: The default host name is required (if configured). The User EXEC commands enable connecting to the Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems CLI Reference Guide. Privileged EXEC Mode Privileged EXEC mode provides access to access configuration sub-systems. After logging into command modes, each mode, a specific command...
..., and listing system information. For example: console> NOTE: The default host name is required (if configured). The User EXEC commands enable connecting to the Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems CLI Reference Guide. Privileged EXEC Mode Privileged EXEC mode provides access to access configuration sub-systems. After logging into command modes, each mode, a specific command...
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..., places the CLI in the following example illustrates how to access Global Configuration mode and return back to access this level. 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...
..., places the CLI in the following example illustrates how to access Global Configuration mode and return back to access this level. 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...
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... Telnet session. Telnet is an alternative to a local login terminal, where a remote login is a terminal emulation TCP/IP protocol. 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...to the console and enter the CLI commands upon receiving a prompt. The cmd window opens. 3 In the cmd window, type Telnet . If access is via a Telnet connection. The Run window opens. 2 Type cmd. To start a Telnet session: 1 Select Start > Run. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 67 Direct...
... Telnet session. Telnet is an alternative to a local login terminal, where a remote login is a terminal emulation TCP/IP protocol. 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...to the console and enter the CLI commands upon receiving a prompt. The cmd window opens. 3 In the cmd window, type Telnet . If access is via a Telnet connection. The Run window opens. 2 Type cmd. To start a Telnet session: 1 Select Start > Run. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 67 Direct...
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... without a password is enabled and all passwords must be enabled/disabled through the CLI (service password-recovery command). AAA uses both local and remote user databases. A priority of passwords. For more information, see "Management Security" on page 254. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 71 Data encryption is handled through the Authentication, Authorization...
... without a password is enabled and all passwords must be enabled/disabled through the CLI (service password-recovery command). AAA uses both local and remote user databases. A priority of passwords. For more information, see "Management Security" on page 254. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 71 Data encryption is handled through the Authentication, Authorization...