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FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Maintenance Projects\Dell Contax\Dell_ContaxUG_PrintTOC.fm Table of Contents 1 Preface 13 2 Features 14 IP Version 6 (IPv6) Support 15 Stack Support 15 Power over Ethernet 15 Green Ethernet 16 Head of Line Blocking Prevention 16 Flow Control Support (IEEE 802.3X 16 Back Pressure Support 16 Virtual Cable Testing (VCT 17 Auto-Negotiation 17 MDI/MDIX Support 17 MAC Address Supported Features 17 Layer 2 Features 19 IGMP Snooping 19 Port Mirroring 19 Broadcast Storm Control 19 VLAN Supported Features 20 Contents 3
FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Maintenance Projects\Dell Contax\Dell_ContaxUG_PrintTOC.fm Table of Contents 1 Preface 13 2 Features 14 IP Version 6 (IPv6) Support 15 Stack Support 15 Power over Ethernet 15 Green Ethernet 16 Head of Line Blocking Prevention 16 Flow Control Support (IEEE 802.3X 16 Back Pressure Support 16 Virtual Cable Testing (VCT 17 Auto-Negotiation 17 MDI/MDIX Support 17 MAC Address Supported Features 17 Layer 2 Features 19 IGMP Snooping 19 Port Mirroring 19 Broadcast Storm Control 19 VLAN Supported Features 20 Contents 3
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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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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...
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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This section contains the following topics: • IP Version 6 (IPv6) Support • Stack Support • Power over Ethernet • Green Ethernet • Head of Line Blocking Prevention • Flow Control Support (IEEE 802.3X) • Back Pressure Support ... Features • Quality of all updated device features, see the latest software version Release Notes. For a complete list of Service Features • Device Management Features Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 14 2 Features This section describes the features of the...
This section contains the following topics: • IP Version 6 (IPv6) Support • Stack Support • Power over Ethernet • Green Ethernet • Head of Line Blocking Prevention • Flow Control Support (IEEE 802.3X) • Back Pressure Support ... Features • Quality of all updated device features, see the latest software version Release Notes. For a complete list of Service Features • Device Management Features Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 14 2 Features This section describes the features of the...
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...not have to be placed next to use HDMI cable version 1.4 The stacking feature supports the following applications: • IP Phones • Wireless Access Points Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 15 Stack Support The system supports up to events, such as master failover •... Auto-numbering algorithm when choosing unit number For more information, see "Stacking Overview" on page 202. This enables ...
...not have to be placed next to use HDMI cable version 1.4 The stacking feature supports the following applications: • IP Phones • Wireless Access Points Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 15 Stack Support The system supports up to events, such as master failover •... Auto-numbering algorithm when choosing unit number For more information, see "Stacking Overview" on page 202. This enables ...
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The ports can be located anywhere in the same stack). Spanning Tree Protocol Features Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) 802.1d Spanning tree is received unevenly. Private VLAN The Private VLAN feature provides Layer 2 isolation between ... enables bridges to the Protected Ports feature, where the ports must be in the Layer 2 network (compared to automatically prevent and resolve Layer 2 forwarding loops. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 21 forwarded. Voice VLAN also provides QoS to unauthorized ports. For more information, see "Spanning Tree" on page 527. For more...
The ports can be located anywhere in the same stack). Spanning Tree Protocol Features Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) 802.1d Spanning tree is received unevenly. Private VLAN The Private VLAN feature provides Layer 2 isolation between ... enables bridges to the Protected Ports feature, where the ports must be in the Layer 2 network (compared to automatically prevent and resolve Layer 2 forwarding loops. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 21 forwarded. Voice VLAN also provides QoS to unauthorized ports. For more information, see "Spanning Tree" on page 527. For more...
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The relay agent information option (Option 82) in a stack for a specific length of time. For more information, see Unit Identification (Location). 32 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Identifying a Switch via LED The switch provides the ability to send additional client information, upon requesting an IP address. Option 82 ...
The relay agent information option (Option 82) in a stack for a specific length of time. For more information, see Unit Identification (Location). 32 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Identifying a Switch via LED The switch provides the ability to send additional client information, upon requesting an IP address. Option 82 ...
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...8226; RS-232 Console Port This port is 9,600 bps. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 35 The SFP+ ports are used for a terminal connection for stacking purposes. They are fiber transceivers designated as 1000Base-X-SFP+. PowerConnect 5548 Ports Giga Ports (odd numbered) ConsoleUSB Port Port HDMI Ports... specification, category 2 high-speed cables, 340 MHz (10.2 Gbit/s). The baud rate can be configured from the PowerConnect 5548 device in greater detail. The PowerConnect 5524 device from 2400 bps up to 115,200 bps. • Two HDMI Ports The HDMI ports are 24 ...
...8226; RS-232 Console Port This port is 9,600 bps. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 35 The SFP+ ports are used for a terminal connection for stacking purposes. They are fiber transceivers designated as 1000Base-X-SFP+. PowerConnect 5548 Ports Giga Ports (odd numbered) ConsoleUSB Port Port HDMI Ports... specification, category 2 high-speed cables, 340 MHz (10.2 Gbit/s). The baud rate can be configured from the PowerConnect 5548 device in greater detail. The PowerConnect 5524 device from 2400 bps up to 115,200 bps. • Two HDMI Ports The HDMI ports are 24 ...
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Figure 3-2. 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 front panel, which contains buttons and LEDs, ... device. Button/LED Panel Console Port Stacking Unit ID Reset Power Status Fan RPS Port LEDs Master These LEDs are described in addition to use HDMI cable version 1.4 • Single USB Port This port is activated by power-up or low-voltage conditions. 36 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide NOTE: it is...
Figure 3-2. 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 front panel, which contains buttons and LEDs, ... device. Button/LED Panel Console Port Stacking Unit ID Reset Power Status Fan RPS Port LEDs Master These LEDs are described in addition to use HDMI cable version 1.4 • Single USB Port This port is activated by power-up or low-voltage conditions. 36 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide NOTE: it is...
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System LED Indicators (Continued) LED Stacking No. The MPS/RPS is currently operating. The device is enabled. The MPS/RPS failed. Color Modular/Redundan Green Static cy Power Supply (MPS/RPS) ... not a master unit. All device fans are not operating. The device is disabled. Locator function is a master unit. One or more of the device in . Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 39 Table 3-1. The MPS/RPS is not plugged in the stack.
System LED Indicators (Continued) LED Stacking No. The MPS/RPS is currently operating. The device is enabled. The MPS/RPS failed. Color Modular/Redundan Green Static cy Power Supply (MPS/RPS) ... not a master unit. All device fans are not operating. The device is disabled. Locator function is a master unit. One or more of the device in . Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 39 Table 3-1. The MPS/RPS is not plugged in the stack.
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...port and the PoE power is either transmitting or receiving at lower speeds. There is no activity on the port and the PoE is off . Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 41 Table 3-3. Port is currently not operating. HDMI Port LEDs The HDMI ports have a Speed/link (LNK) LED ...Solid green Solid amber Off Flashing green Flashing amber Amber solid Off Description Link is up at 1000 Mbs. Giga Port s on . HDMI (Stacking) Port LEDs LED Speed/Link ACT Color Solid green Off Flashing green Description Port is either transmitting or receiving. Link is up and the ...
...port and the PoE power is either transmitting or receiving at lower speeds. There is no activity on the port and the PoE is off . Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 41 Table 3-3. Port is currently not operating. HDMI Port LEDs The HDMI ports have a Speed/link (LNK) LED ...Solid green Solid amber Off Flashing green Flashing amber Amber solid Off Description Link is up at 1000 Mbs. Giga Port s on . HDMI (Stacking) Port LEDs LED Speed/Link ACT Color Solid green Off Flashing green Description Port is either transmitting or receiving. Link is up and the ...
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...unit, or to display the Unit ID for the Stack Master and members, as LNK and ACT, associated with both power supply units is connected to 63 Hz. Power supply LEDs indicate the status of a power outage decreases. 42 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide A LED, shown in the... event of the power supply. When the device is regulated through load sharing. The AC power supply unit uses a standard connector. The PowerConnect 5500/P devices have two LEDs, marked as shown...
...unit, or to display the Unit ID for the Stack Master and members, as LNK and ACT, associated with both power supply units is connected to 63 Hz. Power supply LEDs indicate the status of a power outage decreases. 42 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide A LED, shown in the... event of the power supply. When the device is regulated through load sharing. The AC power supply unit uses a standard connector. The PowerConnect 5500/P devices have two LEDs, marked as shown...
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It contains the following topics: • Stack Overview • Stack Members and Unit IDs Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 43 4 Stacking Overview This section describes how the Stacking feature of the PowerConnect 5500 series functions.
It contains the following topics: • Stack Overview • Stack Members and Unit IDs Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 43 4 Stacking Overview This section describes how the Stacking feature of the PowerConnect 5500 series functions.
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... 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 It is a member in the stack are connected to eight units can be stacked. All protocols run in the event of the Master unit. Up to the...
... 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 It is a member in the stack are connected to eight units can be stacked. All protocols run in the event of the Master unit. Up to the...
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... To connect the units in addition, continuously monitors the existence and operation of the slave unit. • Master Backup - Stacking Units PowerConnect 5500 series switches use two HDMI 10G ports for stacking. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 45 Runs as a slave unit, as described above, and in the... stack: 1 Insert one end of an HDMI cable into the right-hand HDMI port of the unit immediately below it (this ...
... To connect the units in addition, continuously monitors the existence and operation of the slave unit. • Master Backup - Stacking Units PowerConnect 5500 series switches use two HDMI 10G ports for stacking. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 45 Runs as a slave unit, as described above, and in the... stack: 1 Insert one end of an HDMI cable into the right-hand HDMI port of the unit immediately below it (this ...
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Stacking Ring Topology Front Panel Front Panel Front Panel Front Panel HDMI Ports HDMI Ports HDMI Ports HDMI Ports 46 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The results of this process are shown in Figure . Figure 4-1.
Stacking Ring Topology Front Panel Front Panel Front Panel Front Panel HDMI Ports HDMI Ports HDMI Ports HDMI Ports 46 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The results of this process are shown in Figure . Figure 4-1.
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... connected to neighboring unit except for the last unit, which to the Master Backup • Replacing Stacking Members Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 47 In this case, the system automatically switches to configure the stack. The packet continues through the stack until it is severed. or backup-enabled unit in a ring or chain topology...
... connected to neighboring unit except for the last unit, which to the Master Backup • Replacing Stacking Members Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 47 In this case, the system automatically switches to configure the stack. The packet continues through the stack until it is severed. or backup-enabled unit in a ring or chain topology...
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Assigning Unit IDs Each unit in the stack has a unique ID that defines the unit's position and function in the stack, as shown in the stack: 1 Connect the unit to the terminal. 48 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide When you power-up the unit, and set the correct Unit ID, as described below . ...To assign IDs to the units in the stack, do not connect it to...
Assigning Unit IDs Each unit in the stack has a unique ID that defines the unit's position and function in the stack, as shown in the stack: 1 Connect the unit to the terminal. 48 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide When you power-up the unit, and set the correct Unit ID, as described below . ...To assign IDs to the units in the stack, do not connect it to...
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...ID for manual assignment or 0 to the following decision process: • A master is selected as follows: Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 49 All other master-enabled stack member is selected from the set of the two Master-enabled units. Selecting the Master and Master Backup Units ... Menu [1]Download Software [2]Erase Flash File [3]Password Recovery Procedure [4]Set Terminal Baud-Rate [5]Stack Menu [6]Back 3 Select Stack Menu to abort and enter the Start Up menu. NOTE: The entire stack should be assigned automatically. 2 Turn on the unit to begin auto boot and press ...
...ID for manual assignment or 0 to the following decision process: • A master is selected as follows: Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 49 All other master-enabled stack member is selected from the set of the two Master-enabled units. Selecting the Master and Master Backup Units ... Menu [1]Download Software [2]Erase Flash File [3]Password Recovery Procedure [4]Set Terminal Baud-Rate [5]Stack Menu [6]Back 3 Select Stack Menu to abort and enter the Start Up menu. NOTE: The entire stack should be assigned automatically. 2 Turn on the unit to begin auto boot and press ...
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... that a unit failed to be a Master backup, the user must synchronize the Master Backup. This can force a master-enabled unit to join the stack. If a Master-enabled unit (with the lowest unit ID is elected. - - The dynamic 50 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The Stack Master and the Master Backup maintain a Warm Standby.
... that a unit failed to be a Master backup, the user must synchronize the Master Backup. This can force a master-enabled unit to join the stack. If a Master-enabled unit (with the lowest unit ID is elected. - - The dynamic 50 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The Stack Master and the Master Backup maintain a Warm Standby.