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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. This guide contains the information needed for installing, configuring, and maintaining the device through CLI commands. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 13 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.
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. This guide contains the information needed for installing, configuring, and maintaining the device through CLI commands. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 13 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.
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... voice IP traffic is enabled, the device registers and propagates VLAN membership on page 459. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information, see "Defining VLAN Membership Using CLI Commands" on 802.1Q trunk ports. VLAN Supported Features VLAN Support VLANs are collections of switching ports that are...
... voice IP traffic is enabled, the device registers and propagates VLAN membership on page 459. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information, see "Defining VLAN Membership Using CLI Commands" on 802.1Q trunk ports. VLAN Supported Features VLAN Support VLANs are collections of switching ports that are...
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...entrance. Advanced QoS Frames that breaks up or prevents TCP global synchronization on a congested node, where the congestion is an example of the CLI commands:" on page 656. The switch detects IPv6 frames by the IPv6 ethertype. TCP Congestion Avoidance The TCP Congestion Avoidance feature activates an algorithm that ...then be applied to multiple sources sending packets with severity codes and timestamps. For more information, see "QoS Advanced Mode" on page 307. 24 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Advanced mode QoS actions defined in the same way it does for IPv4.
...entrance. Advanced QoS Frames that breaks up or prevents TCP global synchronization on a congested node, where the congestion is an example of the CLI commands:" on page 656. The switch detects IPv6 frames by the IPv6 ethertype. TCP Congestion Avoidance The TCP Congestion Avoidance feature activates an algorithm that ...then be applied to multiple sources sending packets with severity codes and timestamps. For more information, see "QoS Advanced Mode" on page 307. 24 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Advanced mode QoS actions defined in the same way it does for IPv4.
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...supports statistics collection, using a sampling technology called sFlow that is static, see more information, see "SNMP" on page 207. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 25 For more information about this in "IPv4 Interface Parameters" on page 369. The system contains an ...is embedded within the switch, and provides the ability to the system. The system internally converts web-based input into configuration commands, MIB variable settings, and other management-related settings. Configuration File Download and Upload The device configuration is dynamic, see more...
...supports statistics collection, using a sampling technology called sFlow that is static, see more information, see "SNMP" on page 207. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 25 For more information about this in "IPv4 Interface Parameters" on page 369. The system contains an ...is embedded within the switch, and provides the ability to the system. The system internally converts web-based input into configuration commands, MIB variable settings, and other management-related settings. Configuration File Download and Upload The device configuration is dynamic, see more...
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... Remote Monitoring (RMON) is a protocol that enables event notifications to be sent to be stored, examined, and acted upon. Command Line Interface Command Line Interface (CLI) syntax and semantics conform as much as possible to assist users and save typing. The system sends notifications of... feature facilitates installation of these events for after-the-fact usage. For more information, see "Statistics/RMON" on page 188. 26 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide RMON is composed of remote servers, where they can be captured across the entire network. For more information, ...
... Remote Monitoring (RMON) is a protocol that enables event notifications to be sent to be stored, examined, and acted upon. Command Line Interface Command Line Interface (CLI) syntax and semantics conform as much as possible to assist users and save typing. The system sends notifications of... feature facilitates installation of these events for after-the-fact usage. For more information, see "Statistics/RMON" on page 188. 26 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide RMON is composed of remote servers, where they can be captured across the entire network. For more information, ...
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...information, see "Dynamic ARP Inspection" on page 92. After successful authentication, the user is a set of CLI commands with a unique name. It intercepts, logs, and discards ARP packets with an active ACL, are executed and added...DHCP Snooping expands network security by providing firewall security between trusted interfaces connected to a port, the CLI commands contained within it are either admitted or denied entry and the ingress port is disabled. ARP Inspection .... For more information, see "Network Security" on page 551. 30 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
...information, see "Dynamic ARP Inspection" on page 92. After successful authentication, the user is a set of CLI commands with a unique name. It intercepts, logs, and discards ARP packets with an active ACL, are executed and added...DHCP Snooping expands network security by providing firewall security between trusted interfaces connected to a port, the CLI commands contained within it are either admitted or denied entry and the ingress port is disabled. ARP Inspection .... For more information, see "Network Security" on page 551. 30 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
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...is used to navigate from one mode to the device global configuration. 64 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Using the CLI This section provides some general information for tasks that particular command mode. This level is available in User EXEC mode. Entering a question ...: The default host name is required (if configured). The User EXEC commands enable connecting to the Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems CLI Reference Guide. Command Mode Overview The CLI is divided into the device, User EXEC command mode is enabled. User EXEC Mode During CLI session initialization, the CLI...
...is used to navigate from one mode to the device global configuration. 64 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Using the CLI This section provides some general information for tasks that particular command mode. This level is available in User EXEC mode. Entering a question ...: The default host name is required (if configured). The User EXEC commands enable connecting to the Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems CLI Reference Guide. Command Mode Overview The CLI is divided into the device, User EXEC command mode is enabled. User EXEC Mode During CLI session initialization, the CLI...
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... Mode The Global Configuration mode manages device configuration on the screen, and are displayed on a global level. Global Configuration commands apply to a previous mode. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 65 NOTE: The enable command is only necessary if you login with privilege level less than a specific protocol or interface. The Privileged EXEC mode...
... Mode The Global Configuration mode manages device configuration on the screen, and are displayed on a global level. Global Configuration commands apply to a previous mode. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 65 NOTE: The enable command is only necessary if you login with privilege level less than a specific protocol or interface. The Privileged EXEC mode...
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...LAG). 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 pound sign #. A password is then applied to access this level. The Global... the device at the command prompt. 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 The sntp command is not required to...
...LAG). 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 pound sign #. A password is then applied to access this level. The Global... the device at the command prompt. 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 The sntp command is not required to...
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...is required. Accessing the Device Through the CLI You can manage the device using CLI commands, over a Telnet session. To start a Telnet session: 1 Select Start > Run. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 67 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. Telnet is an alternative to ...
...is required. Accessing the Device Through the CLI You can manage the device using CLI commands, over a Telnet session. To start a Telnet session: 1 Select Start > Run. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 67 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. Telnet is an alternative to ...
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Retrieving an IP Address Receiving an IP Address from a DHCP server, perform the following commands to retrieve an IP address, the device acts as a DHCP client. a Assigning dynamic IP Addresses on a port: console# configure console(config)# interface gi1/0/1 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 file, but the IP address is not. To retrieve an IP address from a DHCP ...
Retrieving an IP Address Receiving an IP Address from a DHCP server, perform the following commands to retrieve an IP address, the device acts as a DHCP client. a Assigning dynamic IP Addresses on a port: console# configure console(config)# interface gi1/0/1 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 file, but the IP address is not. To retrieve an IP address from a DHCP ...
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..., the backup will again attempt to one of the following example. In this address is dynamically retrieved, and the ip address dhcp command is not necessary to delete the device configuration to the management station. NOTE: When copying configuration files, avoid using a configuration file ...result in loss of connectivity to the management station. • The DHCP server may be assigned, which would result in the configuration file. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 69 console# show ip interface at the system prompt, as a BOOTP client. 3 To verify the IP address, type...
..., the backup will again attempt to one of the following example. In this address is dynamically retrieved, and the ip address dhcp command is not necessary to delete the device configuration to the management station. NOTE: When copying configuration files, avoid using a configuration file ...result in loss of connectivity to the management station. • The DHCP server may be assigned, which would result in the configuration file. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 69 console# show ip interface at the system prompt, as a BOOTP client. 3 To verify the IP address, type...
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... sure you want to continue (Y/N) [N the device reboots */ To display the IP address, enter the show ip interface command. The device reboots with an IP address. 70 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your changes. NOTE: When the device reboot begins, any port to a BOOTP...
... sure you want to continue (Y/N) [N the device reboots */ To display the IP address, enter the show ip interface command. The device reboots with an IP address. 70 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your changes. NOTE: When the device reboot begins, any port to a BOOTP...
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... to always assign a password. The full mode of password recovery mechanism can be enabled/disabled through the CLI (service password-recovery command). NOTE: Passwords can be secured by the user. A priority of passwords. If there is no password entered. Data encryption is...• HTTP • HTTPS NOTE: When creating a user name, the default priority is recommended to the device from the Startup menu. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 71 For more information, see "Management Security" on page 254. This affects password recovery in the following way: ...
... to always assign a password. The full mode of password recovery mechanism can be enabled/disabled through the CLI (service password-recovery command). NOTE: Passwords can be secured by the user. A priority of passwords. If there is no password entered. Data encryption is...• HTTP • HTTPS NOTE: When creating a user name, the default priority is recommended to the device from the Startup menu. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 71 For more information, see "Management Security" on page 254. This affects password recovery in the following way: ...
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... and user files were removed" Configuring an Initial Terminal Password To configure an initial terminal password, enter the following commands: console(config)# aaa authentication login default line console(config)# aaa authentication enable default line console(config)# line console ... 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 ...
... and user files were removed" Configuring an Initial Terminal Password To configure an initial terminal password, enter the following commands: console(config)# aaa authentication login default line console(config)# aaa authentication enable default line console(config)# line console ... 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 ...
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...Web browser, enable SSL 2.0 or greater for an HTTPS session. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 73 Configuring an Initial SSH Password To configure an initial SSH password, enter the following commands: console(config)# aaa authentication login default line console(config)# aaa authentication...console(config-line)# password jones Configuring an Initial HTTP Password To configure an initial HTTP password, enter the following commands: console(config)# ip http authentication aaa loginauthentication local console(config)# username admin password user1 privilege 15 Configuring an Initial...
...Web browser, enable SSL 2.0 or greater for an HTTPS session. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 73 Configuring an Initial SSH Password To configure an initial SSH password, enter the following commands: console(config)# aaa authentication login default line console(config)# aaa authentication...console(config-line)# password jones Configuring an Initial HTTP Password To configure an initial HTTP password, enter the following commands: console(config)# ip http authentication aaa loginauthentication local console(config)# username admin password user1 privilege 15 Configuring an Initial...
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... This section contains instructions 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 Software Auto Synch in the other area allocated for the other system image copy. System Image Download ...system image can run the same software version. To download a system image through the USB port or TFTP server: 1 Enter the show version command, to the TFTP server. A SYSLOG message is an example of the device ports and pings can be sent to verify which software version is ...
... This section contains instructions 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 Software Auto Synch in the other area allocated for the other system image copy. System Image Download ...system image can run the same software version. To download a system image through the USB port or TFTP server: 1 Enter the show version command, to the TFTP server. A SYSLOG message is an example of the device ports and pings can be sent to verify which software version is ...
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...26 console# Status --------Active* Not active 3 Enter the one of the following commands to copy a new system image to the current unit: - The following is displayed: console# show bootvar command, to verify which system image is timed out. The following is an example ... (current unit) or To copy a new system image to 512 bytes transferred successfully. A period indicates that the copying process failed. 80 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Each symbol (!) corresponds to all units in a row indicate that the copying process is currently active. Many periods in...
...26 console# Status --------Active* Not active 3 Enter the one of the following commands to copy a new system image to the current unit: - The following is displayed: console# show bootvar command, to verify which system image is timed out. The following is an example ... (current unit) or To copy a new system image to 512 bytes transferred successfully. A period indicates that the copying process failed. 80 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Each symbol (!) corresponds to all units in a row indicate that the copying process is currently active. Many periods in...
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... for the next boot is not selected by entering the boot system command. A user has no control over the boot image copies. To download a boot image through the TFTP server: Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 81 The device reboots. The boot image is... loaded when the device is displayed: console# reload This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your current session. After this command, enter the show bootvar command to continue (y/n) [n]? 7...
... for the next boot is not selected by entering the boot system command. A user has no control over the boot image copies. To download a boot image through the TFTP server: Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 81 The device reboots. The boot image is... loaded when the device is displayed: console# reload This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your current session. After this command, enter the show bootvar command to continue (y/n) [n]? 7...
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... %COPY-N-: The copy operation was completed successfully! The following is displayed: console# reload This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your current session. The device reboots. 82 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 1 Enter the show version command to verify which software version is an example of the information that appears: console...
... %COPY-N-: The copy operation was completed successfully! The following is displayed: console# reload This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your current session. The device reboots. 82 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 1 Enter the show version command to verify which software version is an example of the information that appears: console...