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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...
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...; Improved bandwidth granularity • High bandwidth server connectivity A LAG is an extension of BootP. No bandwidth reservations or limits Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 23 BootP and DHCP Clients DHCP enables additional setup parameters to full-duplex operation. This enables: • Fault tolerance protection from a network server upon system startup. For more...
...; Improved bandwidth granularity • High bandwidth server connectivity A LAG is an extension of BootP. No bandwidth reservations or limits Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 23 BootP and DHCP Clients DHCP enables additional setup parameters to full-duplex operation. This enables: • Fault tolerance protection from a network server upon system startup. For more...
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...actually taking any action that might cause loss of connectivity or incorrect behavior. For more information, see "Password Management" on page 284. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 29 The SSH server feature enables an SSH client to demand strong passwords, meaning that provides a secure, remote ...features. For more information, see "TACACS+" on page 279. Due to the complexity of 802.1x setup and configuration, many mistakes can test the 802.1x setup before actually applying it. The 802.1x Monitor mode enables applying 802.1x functionality to an inbound telnet ...
...actually taking any action that might cause loss of connectivity or incorrect behavior. For more information, see "Password Management" on page 284. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 29 The SSH server feature enables an SSH client to demand strong passwords, meaning that provides a secure, remote ...features. For more information, see "TACACS+" on page 279. Due to the complexity of 802.1x setup and configuration, many mistakes can test the 802.1x setup before actually applying it. The 802.1x Monitor mode enables applying 802.1x functionality to an inbound telnet ...
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... must be performed after the switch is installed and connected to the Terminal • Booting the Switch • Configuring the Stack • Configuration Using the Setup Wizard Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 54 Additional advanced functions are described in "Advanced Switch Configuration" on page 63. It contains the following topics: • Configuration...
... must be performed after the switch is installed and connected to the Terminal • Booting the Switch • Configuring the Stack • Configuration Using the Setup Wizard Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 54 Additional advanced functions are described in "Advanced Switch Configuration" on page 63. It contains the following topics: • Configuration...
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..."Connecting the Switch to the Terminal" on page 58. 4 Respond to the terminal, reboot the unit and the Setup Wizard is run automatically, as described in "Configuration Using the Setup Wizard" on page 56. Configuration Work Flow To configure the switches: 1 For each other, as described in "..." on page 58. 3 Connect the Master unit to the Setup Wizard prompts. 5 Continue managing the switch, either through the console or Telnet, using the CLI or the web GUI. b Boot the switch, as described in the "Booting the Switch" on page 57. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 55
..."Connecting the Switch to the Terminal" on page 58. 4 Respond to the terminal, reboot the unit and the Setup Wizard is run automatically, as described in "Configuration Using the Setup Wizard" on page 56. Configuration Work Flow To configure the switches: 1 For each other, as described in "..." on page 58. 3 Connect the Master unit to the Setup Wizard prompts. 5 Continue managing the switch, either through the console or Telnet, using the CLI or the web GUI. b Boot the switch, as described in the "Booting the Switch" on page 57. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 55
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... 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 CLI. Note that you received it. • The PowerConnect switch booted successfully. • The console connection is established and the console prompt...
... 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 CLI. Note that you received it. • The PowerConnect switch booted successfully. • The console connection is established and the console prompt...
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... system will continue with a default answer; If you with normal operation using the default system configuration. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 59 The Setup Wizard displays the following information is displayed: You can skip the Setup Wizard and enter CLI mode to manually configure the switch. • The IP address to be assigned...
... system will continue with a default answer; If you with normal operation using the default system configuration. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 59 The Setup Wizard displays the following information is displayed: You can skip the Setup Wizard and enter CLI mode to manually configure the switch. • The IP address to be assigned...
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...2 account, see the user documentation. The wizard automatically assigns the highest access level [Privilege Level 15] to continue the Setup Wizard. You can use Dell Network Manager or other management interfaces to change this account. You may set up user account privilege level, as follows: ...skip to Step 7 or enter [Y] to this setting later and to the CLI and Web interface. For more information on setting up 60 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide To add a management station: Please enter the SNMP community string to be used to login to add additional management system...
...2 account, see the user documentation. The wizard automatically assigns the highest access level [Privilege Level 15] to continue the Setup Wizard. You can use Dell Network Manager or other management interfaces to change this account. You may set up user account privilege level, as follows: ...skip to Step 7 or enter [Y] to this setting later and to the CLI and Web interface. For more information on setting up 60 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide To add a management station: Please enter the SNMP community string to be used to login to add additional management system...
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... displayed: Finally, set up an IP address: Please enter the IP address of the gateway from which this network is reachable (e.g. 192.168.2.1).Default gateway (A.B.C.D):[0.0.0.0] Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 61 The following information is displayed: Next, an IP address is defined on setting up the default gateway. Please enter the.... For more information on the default VLAN (VLAN 1). To set up user accounts and changing privilege levels, see the user documentation. The IP address is setup.
... displayed: Finally, set up an IP address: Please enter the IP address of the gateway from which this network is reachable (e.g. 192.168.2.1).Default gateway (A.B.C.D):[0.0.0.0] Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 61 The following information is displayed: Next, an IP address is defined on setting up the default gateway. Please enter the.... For more information on the default VLAN (VLAN 1). To set up user accounts and changing privilege levels, see the user documentation. The IP address is setup.
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...Thank 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 will now enter CLI mode. You have finished the initial configuration. After the initial configuration is complete, .... See the Dell PowerConnect 5500 Series User Guide found on the Documentation CD. 62 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The following is displayed (example): This is the configuration information that has been collected: SNMP Interface = "Dell Network Manager"@192.168.2.10 User Account setup = admin Password...
...Thank 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 will now enter CLI mode. You have finished the initial configuration. After the initial configuration is complete, .... See the Dell PowerConnect 5500 Series User Guide found on the Documentation CD. 62 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The following is displayed (example): This is the configuration information that has been collected: SNMP Interface = "Dell Network Manager"@192.168.2.10 User Account setup = admin Password...
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... console(config)# vlan database Enter VLAN mode. console(config-vlan)# vlan 100-150 Create VLANs number 100 to verify the configuration Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 213 console(config-if)# ip address 1.1.1.1 255.255.255.0 Set the IP address with mask. console(...VLAN 100. console(config-vlan)# exit Exit VLAN mode. console(config-if)# switchport access Make port a member of vlan 150 VLAN 150. To test this setup described in Figure 11-18: 1 Connect a host whose address is 1.1.1.2 to interface 1/0/1 (default route 1.1.1.1) 2 Connect a host whose address 2.1.1.2 to ...
... console(config)# vlan database Enter VLAN mode. console(config-vlan)# vlan 100-150 Create VLANs number 100 to verify the configuration Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 213 console(config-if)# ip address 1.1.1.1 255.255.255.0 Set the IP address with mask. console(...VLAN 100. console(config-vlan)# exit Exit VLAN mode. console(config-if)# switchport access Make port a member of vlan 150 VLAN 150. To test this setup described in Figure 11-18: 1 Connect a host whose address is 1.1.1.2 to interface 1/0/1 (default route 1.1.1.1) 2 Connect a host whose address 2.1.1.2 to ...
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Figure 9-18. IP Routing Setup VLAN 100 Switch PC 1.1.1.1 VLAN 150 PC 2.1.1.1 IPv6 Interfaces The system supports IPv6-addressable hosts. IPv6 Interface: Summary 214 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Figure 9-19. To define IPv6 interfaces: 1 Click System > IP Addressing > IPv6 Interface in the tree view to open the IPv6 Interface: Summary page.
Figure 9-18. IP Routing Setup VLAN 100 Switch PC 1.1.1.1 VLAN 150 PC 2.1.1.1 IPv6 Interfaces The system supports IPv6-addressable hosts. IPv6 Interface: Summary 214 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Figure 9-19. To define IPv6 interfaces: 1 Click System > IP Addressing > IPv6 Interface in the tree view to open the IPv6 Interface: Summary page.
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... the status of the following values can be used in this way, a single setup file can be configured to retrieve its configuration file from the network/USB, allowing instant access to the device. 332 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide In this field: - It is no longer a candidate for...since an out-of-box device can also be applied to it from a local startup configuration file. This line is a file with a .setup extension. Setup Files In addition to the device. Each line contains some or all the devices in addition to upgrading the Startup Configuration and image file, ...
... the status of the following values can be used in this way, a single setup file can be configured to retrieve its configuration file from the network/USB, allowing instant access to the device. 332 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide In this field: - It is no longer a candidate for...since an out-of-box device can also be applied to it from a local startup configuration file. This line is a file with a .setup extension. Setup Files In addition to the device. Each line contains some or all the devices in addition to upgrading the Startup Configuration and image file, ...
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....0.10 is failed in the past. Setup File Format A line in a setup file contains all possible fields: Examples: - 0080.c200.0010 192.168.0.10 255.255.255.0 switch-X.text pc5500- 4018.ros This means that the line applies to the device with mask: 255.255.255.0. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 333 A line...
....0.10 is failed in the past. Setup File Format A line in a setup file contains all possible fields: Examples: - 0080.c200.0010 192.168.0.10 255.255.255.0 switch-X.text pc5500- 4018.ros This means that the line applies to the device with mask: 255.255.255.0. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 333 A line...
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...8226; If the auto process involved setting the IP address of the device from the setup file, the auto process from the TFTP server can be triggered. • If the USB drive contains a setup file, but that setup file does not include a line that does not have an IP address defined on the...the USB drive and reboot the device. Insert the USB key in the DHCP IPv4 page. One of the following steps are different. 336 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Locate the correct setup file-The USB drive is initiated from TFTP (because the USB process never started at all). Preparations for...
...8226; If the auto process involved setting the IP address of the device from the setup file, the auto process from the TFTP server can be triggered. • If the USB drive contains a setup file, but that setup file does not include a line that does not have an IP address defined on the...the USB drive and reboot the device. Insert the USB key in the DHCP IPv4 page. One of the following steps are different. 336 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Locate the correct setup file-The USB drive is initiated from TFTP (because the USB process never started at all). Preparations for...
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...for a line relevant to the device-When the correct setup file is found , the file powerconnect.setup is sent. If the line was found , it is marked as follows: - if several files are found-If a single setup file is found , the setup file is applied. 3. If the line contains an ...found , and its flag is rebooted. - If no setup file with formats C or D. This ensures that the line is appended to the device's MAC address. If the line contains a configuration file, the configuration file is not used ; Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 337 If the line contains an...
...for a line relevant to the device-When the correct setup file is found , the file powerconnect.setup is sent. If the line was found , it is marked as follows: - if several files are found-If a single setup file is found , the setup file is applied. 3. If the line contains an ...found , and its flag is rebooted. - If no setup file with formats C or D. This ensures that the line is appended to the device's MAC address. If the line contains a configuration file, the configuration file is not used ; Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 337 If the line contains an...
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FOR PROOF ONLY 711 PRELIMINARY 5/7/12 - FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Maintenance Projects\Dell Contax\Dell_ContaxUG_PrintIX.fm Auto update, configuration/image Cipher Block-Chaining 308 file 331 Class Mapping 672 Automatic aging for MAC addresses 18 Class ... Download 81 Configuration file 348 Booting the Switch 57 Configuration file download 346 BootP 23, 697 BootP and DHCP Clients 23 Configuration using the Setup Wizard 58 BPDU 432, 450, 697 Configuration Work Flow 55 BPDU Guard 22 Configuring Login Banners 74 BPDU Handling 432 Configuring the Stack 58...
FOR PROOF ONLY 711 PRELIMINARY 5/7/12 - FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Maintenance Projects\Dell Contax\Dell_ContaxUG_PrintIX.fm Auto update, configuration/image Cipher Block-Chaining 308 file 331 Class Mapping 672 Automatic aging for MAC addresses 18 Class ... Download 81 Configuration file 348 Booting the Switch 57 Configuration file download 346 BootP 23, 697 BootP and DHCP Clients 23 Configuration using the Setup Wizard 58 BPDU 432, 450, 697 Configuration Work Flow 55 BPDU Guard 22 Configuring Login Banners 74 BPDU Handling 432 Configuring the Stack 58...
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FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Maintenance Projects\Dell Contax\Dell_ContaxUG_PrintIX.fm RADIUS Advertisement 706 Rules 255 RADIUS client 28 RADIUS discovery 706 Running Configuration File 330, 706 RADIUS server 284 RAM Log 193 S ... MAC Addresses 18 Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service 28, 706 Remote Authorization Dial-In User Service 284 Server 707 Set Terminal Baud-Rate 78 Setup Wizard 58 Remote Log Server 199 sFlow 369 Remote Monitoring 26, 706 sFlow interface 374 Reset button 36 sFlow receiver 371 Retrieving an IP Address...
FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Maintenance Projects\Dell Contax\Dell_ContaxUG_PrintIX.fm RADIUS Advertisement 706 Rules 255 RADIUS client 28 RADIUS discovery 706 Running Configuration File 330, 706 RADIUS server 284 RAM Log 193 S ... MAC Addresses 18 Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service 28, 706 Remote Authorization Dial-In User Service 284 Server 707 Set Terminal Baud-Rate 78 Setup Wizard 58 Remote Log Server 199 sFlow 369 Remote Monitoring 26, 706 sFlow interface 374 Reset button 36 sFlow receiver 371 Retrieving an IP Address...