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...PowerConnect 5548 - Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports, along with minimal management requirements. Provides 48 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports • PowerConnect 5548P (with PoE) - Device Structure This section describes the structure of these devices provides, in addition to the above ports, two HDMI ports, two SPF+ ports, an RS-232 console... Buttons and LEDs • Back Panel • Ventilation System • System LEDs • Port LEDs 34 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide NOTE: 10/100/1000Mbps Baset-T ports are also known as shown in Figure 5-1. It contains the...
...PowerConnect 5548 - Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports, along with minimal management requirements. Provides 48 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports • PowerConnect 5548P (with PoE) - Device Structure This section describes the structure of these devices provides, in addition to the above ports, two HDMI ports, two SPF+ ports, an RS-232 console... Buttons and LEDs • Back Panel • Ventilation System • System LEDs • Port LEDs 34 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide NOTE: 10/100/1000Mbps Baset-T ports are also known as shown in Figure 5-1. It contains the...
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...Console Port This port is 9,600 bps. Figure 5-2 shows the buttons/LEDs on the devices. • 24/48 G Ports • Two XG Ports (also known as Small Form Factor Plugable (SFP)+ Ports) These are 10 Gigabit ports, designated as 10000 Base-SX or LX. The PowerConnect...Ports The HDMI ports are 24 G ports and not 48. PowerConnect 5548 Ports Giga Ports (odd numbered) ConsoleUSB Port Port HDMI Ports .../s). The SFP+ ports are used for a terminal connection for stacking purposes. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 35 The default baud rate is used for debugging and...
...Console Port This port is 9,600 bps. Figure 5-2 shows the buttons/LEDs on the devices. • 24/48 G Ports • Two XG Ports (also known as Small Form Factor Plugable (SFP)+ Ports) These are 10 Gigabit ports, designated as 10000 Base-SX or LX. The PowerConnect...Ports The HDMI ports are 24 G ports and not 48. PowerConnect 5548 Ports Giga Ports (odd numbered) ConsoleUSB Port Port HDMI Ports .../s). The SFP+ ports are used for a terminal connection for stacking purposes. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 35 The default baud rate is used for debugging and...
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Buttons and LEDs LEDs on the front panel that is activated by power-up or low-voltage conditions. 36 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The single reset circuit of the switch is used for manual reset (reboot) of the front panel, which contains buttons... and LEDs, in Table 5-1 and Table 5-2. Reset Button The PowerConnect 5500 switches have a reset button, located on Front Panel Figure 5-2 shows the extreme, right-hand part of the device. Button/LED Panel Console Port Stacking Unit ID Reset Power Status Fan RPS Port LEDs Master These LEDs...
Buttons and LEDs LEDs on the front panel that is activated by power-up or low-voltage conditions. 36 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The single reset circuit of the switch is used for manual reset (reboot) of the front panel, which contains buttons... and LEDs, in Table 5-1 and Table 5-2. Reset Button The PowerConnect 5500 switches have a reset button, located on Front Panel Figure 5-2 shows the extreme, right-hand part of the device. Button/LED Panel Console Port Stacking Unit ID Reset Power Status Fan RPS Port LEDs Master These LEDs...
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Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 55 Configuration Work Flow To configure the switches: 1 For each other, as described in "Configuring the Stack" on page 58. 3 Connect ..." on page 57. b Boot the switch, 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.
Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 55 Configuration Work Flow To configure the switches: 1 For each other, as described in "Configuring the Stack" on page 58. 3 Connect ..." on page 57. b Boot the switch, 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.
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... of a desktop system running terminal emulation software. 2 Connect the RS-232 cable to the switch console port on any unit in the stack, but stack management is performed only from the stack master (Unit ID 1 or 2). 56 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide b Set the data rate to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and...
... of a desktop system running terminal emulation software. 2 Connect the RS-232 cable to the switch console port on any unit in the stack, but stack management is performed only from the stack master (Unit ID 1 or 2). 56 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide b Set the data rate to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and...
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... Connect the Master unit to configure the stack. Note that you received it. • The PowerConnect switch booted successfully. • The console connection is established and the console prompt is displayed on the screen of a VT100 terminal switch. The Setup Wizard configures the following ...network administrator: • SNMP Community String and SNMP Management System IP address (optional) • Username and password 58 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Configuration Using the Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard guides you through the initial switch configuration to be ...
... Connect the Master unit to configure the stack. Note that you received it. • The PowerConnect switch booted successfully. • The console connection is established and the console prompt is displayed on the screen of a VT100 terminal switch. The Setup Wizard configures the following ...network administrator: • SNMP Community String and SNMP Management System IP address (optional) • Username and password 58 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Configuration Using the Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard guides you through the initial switch configuration to be ...
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...to manually configure the switch. If you enter [N] or if you enter [Y] the wizard provides interactive guidance through the initial switch configuration. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 59 You can exit the Setup Wizard at any time by pressing Enter, you must respond to the next question ...to run the Setup Wizard within 60 seconds, the Setup Wizard automatically exits and the CLI console prompt appears. If you do not respond within 60 seconds, otherwise the system will prompt you with normal operation using the default system ...
...to manually configure the switch. If you enter [N] or if you enter [Y] the wizard provides interactive guidance through the initial switch configuration. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 59 You can exit the Setup Wizard at any time by pressing Enter, you must respond to the next question ...to run the Setup Wizard within 60 seconds, the Setup Wizard automatically exits and the CLI console prompt appears. If you do not respond within 60 seconds, otherwise the system will prompt you with normal operation using the default system ...
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...account....... After the initial configuration is complete, you can manage the switch from the connected console port using the CLI or remotely through the management interface, using Dell Easy Setup Wizard. You have finished the initial configuration. The following is displayed (example...168.2.100 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway = 192.168.2.1 The following is displayed. See the Dell PowerConnect 5500 Series User Guide found on the Documentation CD. 62 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The CLI prompt is displayed: Configuring SNMP management interface. If the information...
...account....... After the initial configuration is complete, you can manage the switch from the connected console port using the CLI or remotely through the management interface, using Dell Easy Setup Wizard. You have finished the initial configuration. The following is displayed (example...168.2.100 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway = 192.168.2.1 The following is displayed. See the Dell PowerConnect 5500 Series User Guide found on the Documentation CD. 62 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The CLI prompt is displayed: Configuring SNMP management interface. If the information...
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...required (if configured). For example: console> NOTE: The default host name is in User EXEC mode. The User EXEC commands enable connecting to the device global configuration. 64 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Privileged EXEC ...to another. In each with a specific command set. User EXEC Mode During CLI session initialization, the CLI is console unless it has been modified during initial configuration. For a complete description of commands available for using the CLI....used to navigate from one mode to the Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems CLI Reference Guide.
...required (if configured). For example: console> NOTE: The default host name is in User EXEC mode. The User EXEC commands enable connecting to the device global configuration. 64 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Privileged EXEC ...to another. In each with a specific command set. User EXEC Mode During CLI session initialization, the CLI is console unless it has been modified during initial configuration. For a complete description of commands available for using the CLI....used to navigate from one mode to the Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems CLI Reference Guide.
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...console> enable Enter Password: ****** console# console# disable console> Use the exit command to return to User EXEC mode, type disable and press . To return from Privileged EXEC mode to a previous mode. Global Configuration Mode The Global Configuration mode manages device configuration on the screen, and are displayed on a global level. Dell PowerConnect.... Privileged access can be protected, to prevent unauthorized access and to system features, rather than 15. For example: console# To list the Privileged EXEC commands, type a question mark at the command prompt.
...console> enable Enter Password: ****** console# console# disable console> Use the exit command to return to User EXEC mode, type disable and press . To return from Privileged EXEC mode to a previous mode. Global Configuration Mode The Global Configuration mode manages device configuration on the screen, and are displayed on a global level. Dell PowerConnect.... Privileged access can be protected, to prevent unauthorized access and to system features, rather than 15. For example: console# To list the Privileged EXEC commands, type a question mark at the command prompt.
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... Configuration mode on port 1/0/1. 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 A password... is then applied to the Privileged EXEC mode: console# console# configure console(config)# exit console# Interface Configuration Mode The Interface Configuration mode configures the device at...
... Configuration mode on port 1/0/1. 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 A password... is then applied to the Privileged EXEC mode: console# console# configure console(config)# exit console# Interface Configuration Mode The Interface Configuration mode configures the device at...
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Telnet is required. All CLI commands can be virtually connected to the console and enter the CLI commands upon receiving a prompt. The cmd window opens. 3 In the cmd window, type Telnet . Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 67 The device supports up to a local login terminal, where a ...Telnet Connection Telnet is via a Telnet connection, ensure that the device has an IP address and that software has been downloaded to the terminal console, or via a Telnet connection. If access is a terminal emulation TCP/IP protocol. RS-232 terminals can be used over a direct connection...
Telnet is required. All CLI commands can be virtually connected to the console and enter the CLI commands upon receiving a prompt. The cmd window opens. 3 In the cmd window, type Telnet . Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 67 The device supports up to a local login terminal, where a ...Telnet Connection Telnet is via a Telnet connection, ensure that the device has an IP address and that software has been downloaded to the terminal console, or via a Telnet connection. If access is a terminal emulation TCP/IP protocol. RS-232 terminals can be used over a direct connection...
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... 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(config-if)# ip address dhcp b Assigning a dynamic IP Addresses on it. 2 Type the following steps: 1 Select and connect...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 To retrieve an IP address from a DHCP Server ...
... 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(config-if)# ip address dhcp b Assigning a dynamic IP Addresses on it. 2 Type the following steps: 1 Select and connect...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 To retrieve an IP address from a DHCP Server ...
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... management station. NOTE: It is not necessary to delete the device configuration to retrieve an IP address from any standard BOOTP server in the network. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 69 NOTE: When copying configuration files, avoid using a configuration file that contains an instruction to enable DHCP on an interface that... Address From a BOOTP Server The standard BOOTP protocol is saved in one with an identical configuration. In the event of connectivity to retrieve a DHCP address. console# show ip interface at the system prompt, as a BOOTP client.
... management station. NOTE: It is not necessary to delete the device configuration to retrieve an IP address from any standard BOOTP server in the network. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 69 NOTE: When copying configuration files, avoid using a configuration file that contains an instruction to enable DHCP on an interface that... Address From a BOOTP Server The standard BOOTP protocol is saved in one with an identical configuration. In the event of connectivity to retrieve a DHCP address. console# show ip interface at the system prompt, as a BOOTP client.
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The following example illustrates the process: console> enable console# delete startup-config Startup file was deleted console# reload You haven't saved your current session. The device is now configured with no configuration and in 60 seconds starts ...sending BOOTP requests. The device receives the IP address automatically. This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your changes. The device reboots with an IP address. 70 Dell PowerConnect...
The following example illustrates the process: console> enable console# delete startup-config Startup file was deleted console# reload You haven't saved your current session. The device is now configured with no configuration and in 60 seconds starts ...sending BOOTP requests. The device receives the IP address automatically. This command will reset the whole system and disconnect your changes. The device reboots with an IP address. 70 Dell PowerConnect...
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... george Configuring an Initial Telnet Password To configure an initial Telnet password, enter the following 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 55xx Systems User Guide
... george Configuring an Initial Telnet Password To configure an initial Telnet password, enter the following 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 55xx Systems User Guide
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NOTE: In the Web browser, enable SSL 2.0 or greater for an HTTPS session. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 73 console(config)# crypto certificate 1 generate keygenerate console(config)# ip http secure-server NOTE: HTTP and HTTPS services require privilege level 15...privilege 15 Configuring an Initial HTTPS Password To configure an initial HTTPS password, enter the following commands: console(config)# ip http authentication aaa loginauthentication local console(config)# username admin password user1 privilege 15 Enter the following commands once when configuring use of a ...
NOTE: In the Web browser, enable SSL 2.0 or greater for an HTTPS session. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 73 console(config)# crypto certificate 1 generate keygenerate console(config)# ip http secure-server NOTE: HTTP and HTTPS services require privilege level 15...privilege 15 Configuring an Initial HTTPS Password To configure an initial HTTPS password, enter the following commands: console(config)# ip http authentication aaa loginauthentication local console(config)# username admin password user1 privilege 15 Enter the following commands once when configuring use of a ...
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...-of-the-day for all lines? (Y/N)[Y] Y console(config)# 74 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Configuring Login Banners Banners can be defined for each line, such as console and telnet) or for the console: console# configure console(config)# line console console(config-line)# motd-banner console(config-line)# exit console (config)# banner motd * Welcome* console# do show banner motd Welcome Would you...
...-of-the-day for all lines? (Y/N)[Y] Y console(config)# 74 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Configuring Login Banners Banners can be defined for each line, such as console and telnet) or for the console: console# configure console(config)# line console console(config-line)# motd-banner console(config-line)# exit console (config)# banner motd * Welcome* console# do show banner motd Welcome Would you...
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... a login banner for the console: console# configure console(config)# line console console(config-line)# exec-banner console(config-line)# exit console (config)# banner exec * Successfully logged in Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 75 • Login Banner - The following defines an exec banner for the console: console# configure console(config)# line console console(config-line)# login-banner console(config-line)# exit console (config)# banner login * Please...
... a login banner for the console: console# configure console(config)# line console console(config-line)# exec-banner console(config-line)# exit console (config)# banner exec * Successfully logged in Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 75 • Login Banner - The following defines an exec banner for the console: console# configure console(config)# line console console(config-line)# login-banner console(config-line)# exit console (config)# banner login * Please...
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... show version command, to be downloaded is currently running on one of the information 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 System Image Download When the device boots, it decompresses the system image from the flash memory area and runs it...
... show version command, to be downloaded is currently running on one of the information 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 System Image Download When the device boots, it decompresses the system image from the flash memory area and runs it...