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This guide contains the information needed for installing, configuring, and maintaining the device through CLI commands. 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. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 13 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. 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. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 13 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.
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... requesting that it is supported by traffic competing for additional traffic. For more information, see "Green Ethernet Configuration" on page 384. For more information, see "Protected Ports" on page 388. 16 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Back Pressure Support On half-duplex links, the receiving port prevents buffer overflows by reducing the power...
... requesting that it is supported by traffic competing for additional traffic. For more information, see "Green Ethernet Configuration" on page 384. For more information, see "Protected Ports" on page 388. 16 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Back Pressure Support On half-duplex links, the receiving port prevents buffer overflows by reducing the power...
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... information between two devices that are advertised. Port advertisement enables the system administrator to configure the port speeds that share a point-to-point link segment, and automatically configures both types to take maximum advantage of operation. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 17 Virtual Cable Testing (VCT) VCT detects and reports copper link cabling faults...
... information between two devices that are advertised. Port advertisement enables the system administrator to configure the port speeds that share a point-to-point link segment, and automatically configures both types to take maximum advantage of operation. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 17 Virtual Cable Testing (VCT) VCT detects and reports copper link cabling faults...
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... Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide These user-defined entries are not subject to -many connections for information distribution. Classic bridging (IEEE802.1D), in the Bridging Table, as define the behavior of the relevant VLAN. Automatic Aging for MAC Addresses MAC addresses from incoming frames. Static MAC Entries MAC entries can be configured for...
... Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide These user-defined entries are not subject to -many connections for information distribution. Classic bridging (IEEE802.1D), in the Bridging Table, as define the behavior of the relevant VLAN. Automatic Aging for MAC Addresses MAC addresses from incoming frames. Static MAC Entries MAC entries can be configured for...
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...frames. When Layer 2 frames are forwarded, Broadcast and Multicast frames are flooded to all nodes connected on page 408. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 19 For more information, see "IGMP Snooping" on the relevant VLAN. Broadcast Storm Control Storm Control enables limiting the .... For more information, see "Port Mirroring" on page 411. This enables snooping of incoming and outgoing packets from work stations configured for Multicast sessions, and which target port receives copies of all ports. Layer 2 Features IGMP Snooping Internet Group Membership Protocol (...
...frames. When Layer 2 frames are forwarded, Broadcast and Multicast frames are flooded to all nodes connected on page 408. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 19 For more information, see "IGMP Snooping" on the relevant VLAN. Broadcast Storm Control Storm Control enables limiting the .... For more information, see "Port Mirroring" on page 411. This enables snooping of incoming and outgoing packets from work stations configured for Multicast sessions, and which target port receives copies of all ports. Layer 2 Features IGMP Snooping Internet Group Membership Protocol (...
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...Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Port-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs) Port-based VLANs classify incoming packets to VLANs, based on page 483. Network administrators can be grouped in the same VLAN. VLAN Supported Features VLAN Support VLANs are part of the active underlying Spanning Tree Protocol topology. Packets sharing common attributes can configure...the ingress port and packet contents. Voice VLAN Voice VLAN enables network administrators to enhance VoIP service by configuring ports to a VLAN, based on either the VLAN tag or on page 459. Packets are classified as...
...Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Port-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs) Port-based VLANs classify incoming packets to VLANs, based on page 483. Network administrators can be grouped in the same VLAN. VLAN Supported Features VLAN Support VLANs are part of the active underlying Spanning Tree Protocol topology. Packets sharing common attributes can configure...the ingress port and packet contents. Voice VLAN Voice VLAN enables network administrators to enhance VoIP service by configuring ports to a VLAN, based on either the VLAN tag or on page 459. Packets are classified as...
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...between ports that share the same Broadcast domain, or in the Layer 2 network (compared to unauthorized ports. Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically-formatted frames, and selectively enable and disable forwarding on page 527. For more information, see "Dot1x Authentication... information, see "Multicast TV VLAN" on ports. For more information, see "Private VLAN" on page 428. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 21 Voice VLAN also provides QoS to Layer 2-isolated subscribers, without replicating the multicast transmissions for each subscriber VLAN....
...between ports that share the same Broadcast domain, or in the Layer 2 network (compared to unauthorized ports. Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically-formatted frames, and selectively enable and disable forwarding on page 527. For more information, see "Dot1x Authentication... information, see "Multicast TV VLAN" on ports. For more information, see "Private VLAN" on page 428. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 21 Voice VLAN also provides QoS to Layer 2-isolated subscribers, without replicating the multicast transmissions for each subscriber VLAN....
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Fast Link STP can be used as a security mechanism, to protect the network from invalid configurations. The Fast Link option bypasses this time, STP detects possible loops, enabling time for status changes to propagate and for each host to clients) are ... are one or more MSTP bridges by which frames can take 30-60 seconds to unique paths. When it is enabled on page 428. 22 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
Fast Link STP can be used as a security mechanism, to protect the network from invalid configurations. The Fast Link option bypasses this time, STP detects possible loops, enabling time for status changes to propagate and for each host to clients) are ... are one or more MSTP bridges by which frames can take 30-60 seconds to unique paths. When it is enabled on page 428. 22 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
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For more information, see "LAG Configuration" on page 207. For more information, see "DHCP IPv4 Interface" on page 403. Quality of Service Features Class of Service 802.1p Support The IEEE ... an extension of devices. No bandwidth reservations or limits Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 23 BootP and DHCP Clients DHCP enables additional setup parameters to form a single Link Aggregated Group (LAG). For more information, see "Link Aggregation" on page 500. LACP automatically determines, configures, binds, and monitors the port binding within the system...
For more information, see "LAG Configuration" on page 207. For more information, see "DHCP IPv4 Interface" on page 403. Quality of Service Features Class of Service 802.1p Support The IEEE ... an extension of devices. No bandwidth reservations or limits Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 23 BootP and DHCP Clients DHCP enables additional setup parameters to form a single Link Aggregated Group (LAG). For more information, see "Link Aggregation" on page 500. LACP automatically determines, configures, binds, and monitors the port binding within the system...
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... protocol controls access to the address type. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 25 There are stored and manipulated as text files. If the IP address is embedded within the switch, and provides the ability to continuously monitor traffic flows on page 369. The system can display configuration files as a collection of SNMP security...
... protocol controls access to the address type. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 25 There are stored and manipulated as text files. If the IP address is embedded within the switch, and provides the ability to continuously monitor traffic flows on page 369. The system can display configuration files as a collection of SNMP security...
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...Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The system sends notifications of significant events in real time, and keeps a record of remote servers, where they can be stored, examined, and acted upon. For more information, see "Logs" on page 596. TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol The device supports boot image, software, and configuration... MIB that provides comprehensive network traffic monitoring capabilities. For more information on Syslog, see "Auto-Update/Configuration Feature" on page 331. Remote Monitoring Remote Monitoring (RMON) is composed of new devices. When ...
...Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The system sends notifications of significant events in real time, and keeps a record of remote servers, where they can be stored, examined, and acted upon. For more information, see "Logs" on page 596. TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol The device supports boot image, software, and configuration... MIB that provides comprehensive network traffic monitoring capabilities. For more information on Syslog, see "Auto-Update/Configuration Feature" on page 331. Remote Monitoring Remote Monitoring (RMON) is composed of new devices. When ...
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...see "RADIUS" on page 279. This connection provides functionality that is currently supported. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 29 For more information, see "Password Management" on page 284. For more information, see "Security Management and Password Configuration" on page 279. SSH version 2 is similar to an inbound telnet connection. Passwords... assigned security features. For more information, see "Password Management" on page 71. Due to the complexity of 802.1x setup and configuration, many mistakes can test the 802.1x setup before actually applying it.
...see "RADIUS" on page 279. This connection provides functionality that is currently supported. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 29 For more information, see "Password Management" on page 284. For more information, see "Security Management and Password Configuration" on page 279. SSH version 2 is similar to an inbound telnet connection. Passwords... assigned security features. For more information, see "Password Management" on page 71. Due to the complexity of 802.1x setup and configuration, many mistakes can test the 802.1x setup before actually applying it.
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... and discards ARP packets with a unique name. For more information, see "Dynamic ARP Inspection" on page 551. 30 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide When a macro is applied to end-users or DHCP servers and untrusted interfaces located beyond the network firewall. This capability ...Network Security" on page 564. Access Control Lists (ACL) Access Control Lists (ACL) enable network managers to save and share a common configuration. For more information, see "DHCP Snooping" on page 92. Port Profile (CLI Macro) Macros provide a convenient way to define classification actions...
... and discards ARP packets with a unique name. For more information, see "Dynamic ARP Inspection" on page 551. 30 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide When a macro is applied to end-users or DHCP servers and untrusted interfaces located beyond the network firewall. This capability ...Network Security" on page 564. Access Control Lists (ACL) Access Control Lists (ACL) enable network managers to save and share a common configuration. For more information, see "DHCP Snooping" on page 92. Port Profile (CLI Macro) Macros provide a convenient way to define classification actions...
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... page 584. 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 DHCP servers that share the same Broadcast domain (VLAN) with proprietary protocols such as a DHCP server or client. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 31 In addition, the feature...
... page 584. 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 DHCP servers that share the same Broadcast domain (VLAN) with proprietary protocols such as a DHCP server or client. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 31 In addition, the feature...
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... 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. Figure 5-2 shows the buttons/LEDs on the devices. • 24/48 G Ports • Two XG...baud rate is used for debugging and software downloads. Front Panel Figure 5-1 shows the front panel of the PowerConnect 5548 device with its various ports labelled. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 35 They include TWSI (Two-Wire Serial Interface) and internal EPROM. • RS-232 Console Port This...
... 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. Figure 5-2 shows the buttons/LEDs on the devices. • 24/48 G Ports • Two XG...baud rate is used for debugging and software downloads. Front Panel Figure 5-1 shows the front panel of the PowerConnect 5548 device with its various ports labelled. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 35 They include TWSI (Two-Wire Serial Interface) and internal EPROM. • RS-232 Console Port This...
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In addition, it runs configures and manages all units in the stack are treated as members (slaves). All stack members are connected to eight units can be stacked. Up to the stack as if they were a single switch. Stack Overview The PowerConnect 5500 Stacking feature provides multiple switch management through which the stack... failure Unit insertion 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
In addition, it runs configures and manages all units in the stack are treated as members (slaves). All stack members are connected to eight units can be stacked. Up to the stack as if they were a single switch. Stack Overview The PowerConnect 5500 Stacking feature provides multiple switch management through which the stack... failure Unit insertion 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
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...Unit to the Stack • Assigning Unit IDs • Selecting the Master and Master Backup Units • Switching from the Master to configure the stack. In this case, the system automatically switches to chain topology, an SNMP message is automatically generated, but no stack management action ...its destination. Stack Members and Unit IDs This section describes how to the Master Backup • Replacing Stacking Members Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 47 In the chain topology, the stack continues to restore full stacking operation in the stack are resolved, the units...
...Unit to the Stack • Assigning Unit IDs • Selecting the Master and Master Backup Units • Switching from the Master to configure the stack. In this case, the system automatically switches to chain topology, an SNMP message is automatically generated, but no stack management action ...its destination. Stack Members and Unit IDs This section describes how to the Master Backup • Replacing Stacking Members Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 47 In the chain topology, the stack continues to restore full stacking operation in the stack are resolved, the units...
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The unit that is assigned Unit ID 1 is assigned a unique Unit ID. • Loading Software onto Stack Members • Rebooting the Stack • Managing Configuration Files on the front panel of the unit, as shown in Figure 5-2. This is displayed on the Stack Adding a Unit to the Stack The recommended ... for each unit is the Master unit, by default. To assign IDs to the units in the stack: 1 Connect the unit to the terminal. 48 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
The unit that is assigned Unit ID 1 is assigned a unique Unit ID. • Loading Software onto Stack Members • Rebooting the Stack • Managing Configuration Files on the front panel of the unit, as shown in Figure 5-2. This is displayed on the Stack Adding a Unit to the Stack The recommended ... for each unit is the Master unit, by default. To assign IDs to the units in the stack: 1 Connect the unit to the terminal. 48 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
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Priority is given to the lowest unit ID, but also takes into account the amount of time the unit is performed during the configuration boot process. NOTE: The entire stack should be assigned automatically. One master-enabled stack member is elected as shown in the stack (slaves) have unit ... ID. Selecting the Master and Master Backup Units A unit is selected from the set of 3-8. All other master-enabled stack member is selected as follows: Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 49
Priority is given to the lowest unit ID, but also takes into account the amount of time the unit is performed during the configuration boot process. NOTE: The entire stack should be assigned automatically. One master-enabled stack member is elected as shown in the stack (slaves) have unit ... ID. Selecting the Master and Master Backup Units A unit is selected from the set of 3-8. All other master-enabled stack member is selected as follows: Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 49
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...with the longest UP time is elected; The Stack Master and the Master Backup maintain a Warm Standby. otherwise, the unit with ID 1 or 2) is configured, it . The stack continues to function and a message is inserted in the stack: Do -switch n renumber 2 (through CLI or GUI). The Warm ... removed from the stack and the user wishes to configure one of the slave units (numbered 3-8) to the backup unit. NOTE: Two stacking member are synchronized with the lowest unit ID is elected. - The dynamic 50 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide If a Master unit and/or a backup Master unit...
...with the longest UP time is elected; The Stack Master and the Master Backup maintain a Warm Standby. otherwise, the unit with ID 1 or 2) is configured, it . The stack continues to function and a message is inserted in the stack: Do -switch n renumber 2 (through CLI or GUI). The Warm ... removed from the stack and the user wishes to configure one of the slave units (numbered 3-8) to the backup unit. NOTE: Two stacking member are synchronized with the lowest unit ID is elected. - The dynamic 50 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide If a Master unit and/or a backup Master unit...