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...\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...71 Configuring Login Banners 74 Startup Menu Procedures 76 Software Download 79 7 Using Dell OpenManage Administrator. . 83 Starting the Application 84 Understanding the Interface 84 Using the Switch Administrator Buttons 87 Field Definitions 89 Common GUI Features 89 Contents 5
...\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...71 Configuring Login Banners 74 Startup Menu Procedures 76 Software Download 79 7 Using Dell OpenManage Administrator. . 83 Starting the Application 84 Understanding the Interface 84 Using the Switch Administrator Buttons 87 Field Definitions 89 Common GUI Features 89 Contents 5
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This guide contains the information needed for installing, configuring, and maintaining the device through 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. 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 1 Preface PowerConnect 5524/5548 and PowerConnect 5524P/5548P are stackable, advanced multi-layer devices.
This guide contains the information needed for installing, configuring, and maintaining the device through 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. 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 1 Preface PowerConnect 5524/5548 and PowerConnect 5524P/5548P are stackable, advanced multi-layer devices.
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... • Spanning Tree Protocol Features • Link Aggregation • Quality of Service Features • Quality of the PowerConnect 5524/P and 5548/P switches. 2 Features This section describes the features of Service Features • Device Management Features Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 14 For a complete list of all updated device features, see the latest software version...
... • Spanning Tree Protocol Features • Link Aggregation • Quality of Service Features • Quality of the PowerConnect 5524/P and 5548/P switches. 2 Features This section describes the features of Service Features • Device Management Features Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 14 For a complete list of all updated device features, see the latest software version...
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... that share a point-to-point link segment, and automatically configures both types to advertise modes of their transmission capabilities. The PowerConnect 5500 series enhances auto-negotiation by providing port advertisement. For more information, see "Diagnostics" on page 403. MAC Address Supported...whether the cable connected to 16K MAC addresses and it reserves specific MAC addresses for hubs and switches is known as open cables and cable shorts. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 17 The auto-negotiation function enables an exchange of information between two devices...
... that share a point-to-point link segment, and automatically configures both types to advertise modes of their transmission capabilities. The PowerConnect 5500 series enhances auto-negotiation by providing port advertisement. For more information, see "Diagnostics" on page 403. MAC Address Supported...whether the cable connected to 16K MAC addresses and it reserves specific MAC addresses for hubs and switches is known as open cables and cable shorts. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 17 The auto-negotiation function enables an exchange of information between two devices...
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This prevents the Bridging Table from incoming packets. VLAN-Aware MAC-Based Switching The device always performs VLAN-aware bridging. When Multicast groups are statically enabled, you can be manually entered in the Bridging Table, as define the ... for a given period, are aged out. The MAC addresses are preserved across resets and reboots. For more information, see "Dynamic Addresses" on page 508. 18 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information, see "Multicast" on page 421. Static MAC Entries MAC entries can be configured for untagged frames.
This prevents the Bridging Table from incoming packets. VLAN-Aware MAC-Based Switching The device always performs VLAN-aware bridging. When Multicast groups are statically enabled, you can be manually entered in the Bridging Table, as define the ... for a given period, are aged out. The MAC addresses are preserved across resets and reboots. For more information, see "Dynamic Addresses" on page 508. 18 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information, see "Multicast" on page 421. Static MAC Entries MAC entries can be configured for untagged frames.
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For more information, see "VLANs" on their ingress port. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Port-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs) Port-based VLANs classify incoming packets to VLANs, based on page 459. For more information, see "..., the services provided in VLANs, and the protocols and algorithms involved in the source MAC address. VLAN Supported Features VLAN Support VLANs are collections of switching ports that are classified as belonging to a VLAN, based on either the VLAN tag or on a combination of these services. For more information, see "Defining...
For more information, see "VLANs" on their ingress port. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Port-Based Virtual LANs (VLANs) Port-based VLANs classify incoming packets to VLANs, based on page 459. For more information, see "..., the services provided in VLANs, and the protocols and algorithms involved in the source MAC address. VLAN Supported Features VLAN Support VLANs are collections of switching ports that are classified as belonging to a VLAN, based on either the VLAN tag or on a combination of these services. For more information, see "Defining...
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...receivers of voice does not deteriorate if the IP traffic is a standard Layer 2 switch requirement that enables bridges to automatically prevent and resolve Layer 2 forwarding loops. Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically-formatted frames, and selectively enable and disable forwarding on page... multicast transmissions to the Protected Ports feature, where the ports must be located anywhere in Auto-Voice VLAN Secure mode. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 21 For more information, see "Dot1x Authentication" on page 487. For more information, see "...
...receivers of voice does not deteriorate if the IP traffic is a standard Layer 2 switch requirement that enables bridges to automatically prevent and resolve Layer 2 forwarding loops. Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically-formatted frames, and selectively enable and disable forwarding on page... multicast transmissions to the Protected Ports feature, where the ports must be located anywhere in Auto-Voice VLAN Secure mode. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 21 For more information, see "Dot1x Authentication" on page 487. For more information, see "...
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... queues in the same way it does for IPv4. For more information about Advanced QoS, see "QoS Advanced Mode" on page 307. 24 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The switch detects IPv6 frames by the IPv6 ethertype. Events are implicitly labeled with severity codes and timestamps. For more information, see "SNMP" on... Precedence IP Header bit-field. Advanced QoS Frames that match an ACL and were permitted entrance are sent as SNMP traps to these flows. The switch can then be applied to a Trap Recipient List.
... queues in the same way it does for IPv4. For more information about Advanced QoS, see "QoS Advanced Mode" on page 307. 24 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The switch detects IPv6 frames by the IPv6 ethertype. Events are implicitly labeled with severity codes and timestamps. For more information, see "SNMP" on... Precedence IP Header bit-field. Advanced QoS Frames that match an ACL and were permitted entrance are sent as SNMP traps to these flows. The switch can then be applied to a Trap Recipient List.
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...device configuration. The sFlow sampling technology is stored in a configuration file. Configuration File Download and Upload The device configuration is embedded within the switch, and provides the ability to continuously monitor traffic flows on RFC 3176. The system can display configuration files as a collection of a community...that are three levels of community entries is dynamic, see more information about this in "IPv4 Interface Parameters" on page 207. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 25 A list of SNMP security: read-only, read-write, and super.
...device configuration. The sFlow sampling technology is stored in a configuration file. Configuration File Download and Upload The device configuration is embedded within the switch, and provides the ability to continuously monitor traffic flows on RFC 3176. The system can display configuration files as a collection of a community...that are three levels of community entries is dynamic, see more information about this in "IPv4 Interface Parameters" on page 207. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 25 A list of SNMP security: read-only, read-write, and super.
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... more accurate the clock. LLDP discovers network neighbors by strata. SNTP The Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) assures accurate network Ethernet Switch clock time synchronization up to store discovered information. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 27 For more information, see "Time Synchronization" on page 531. For example, www.ipexample.com is performed...
... more accurate the clock. LLDP discovers network neighbors by strata. SNTP The Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) assures accurate network Ethernet Switch clock time synchronization up to store discovered information. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 27 For more information, see "Time Synchronization" on page 531. For example, www.ipexample.com is performed...
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... "RADIUS" on page 284. For more information, see "TACACS+" on page 279. For more information, see "Password Management" on page 275. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 29 SSH version 2 is similar to an inbound telnet connection. The SSH server feature enables an SSH client to establish a ...mistakes can test the 802.1x setup before actually applying it. The 802.1x Monitor mode enables applying 802.1x functionality to the switch, with all necessary RADIUS and/or domain servers active, without actually taking any action that they must contain both upper and lower-...
... "RADIUS" on page 284. For more information, see "TACACS+" on page 279. For more information, see "Password Management" on page 275. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 29 SSH version 2 is similar to an inbound telnet connection. The SSH server feature enables an SSH client to establish a ...mistakes can test the 802.1x setup before actually applying it. The 802.1x Monitor mode enables applying 802.1x functionality to the switch, with all necessary RADIUS and/or domain servers active, without actually taking any action that they must contain both upper and lower-...
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... device serving as CDP, VTP, DTP, UDLD, PaGP, and SSTP. Proprietary Protocol Filtering This feature enables user control over other interfaces. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 31 For more information on a TCP/IP network. DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) provides a means..., see "Protected Ports" on page 92. The user can serve as a DHCP client, see "Network Security" on page 388. The switch can select any combination of a TFTP server and a configuration file name) to DHCP servers that share the same Broadcast domain (VLAN) with...
... device serving as CDP, VTP, DTP, UDLD, PaGP, and SSTP. Proprietary Protocol Filtering This feature enables user control over other interfaces. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 31 For more information on a TCP/IP network. DHCP Server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) provides a means..., see "Protected Ports" on page 92. The user can serve as a DHCP client, see "Network Security" on page 388. The switch can select any combination of a TFTP server and a configuration file name) to DHCP servers that share the same Broadcast domain (VLAN) with...
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... the ability to send additional client information, upon requesting an IP address. For more information, see Unit Identification (Location). 32 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Option 82 specifies the relaying switch's MAC address, the port identifier, and the VLAN that forwarded the packet. The relay agent information option (Option 82) in a stack...
... the ability to send additional client information, upon requesting an IP address. For more information, see Unit Identification (Location). 32 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Option 82 specifies the relaying switch's MAC address, the port identifier, and the VLAN that forwarded the packet. The relay agent information option (Option 82) in a stack...
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...100/1000Mbps Base-T ports, along with Power-over -Ethernet (PoE) support • PowerConnect 5548 - Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports, along with PoE) - Device Models The PowerConnect 5500 switches combine versatility with PoE) - This series includes the following topics: • Front ...Panel • Buttons and LEDs • Back Panel • Ventilation System • System LEDs • Port LEDs 34 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide...
...100/1000Mbps Base-T ports, along with Power-over -Ethernet (PoE) support • PowerConnect 5548 - Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports, along with PoE) - Device Models The PowerConnect 5500 switches combine versatility with PoE) - This series includes the following topics: • Front ...Panel • Buttons and LEDs • Back Panel • Ventilation System • System LEDs • Port LEDs 34 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide...
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... and LEDs LEDs on the front panel that is used for manual reset (reboot) of the switch is activated by power-up or low-voltage conditions. 36 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 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...
... and LEDs LEDs on the front panel that is used for manual reset (reboot) of the switch is activated by power-up or low-voltage conditions. 36 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 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...
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...non-critical system error has occurred. 38 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide LED Definitions The front panel contains light emitting diodes (LEDs) that indicates if one or more fans are faulty (see Table 5-1). Table 3-1. The switch is operating normally. The fan outlets ...links, power supplies, fans, and system diagnostics. Ventilation System The PowerConnect 5500/P switches have two built-in Figure 5-4. See "Ventilation System" on the device. The Locator function is booting. The switch is enabled. System LED Indicators LED Power Supply (PWR) Status ...
...non-critical system error has occurred. 38 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide LED Definitions The front panel contains light emitting diodes (LEDs) that indicates if one or more fans are faulty (see Table 5-1). Table 3-1. The switch is operating normally. The fan outlets ...links, power supplies, fans, and system diagnostics. Ventilation System The PowerConnect 5500/P switches have two built-in Figure 5-4. See "Ventilation System" on the device. The Locator function is booting. The switch is enabled. System LED Indicators LED Power Supply (PWR) Status ...
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... stack member, the Master unit initiates a stacking discovering process. 44 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide All protocols run in the stack are treated as members (slaves). Up to the stack as if they were a single switch. A unit in the stack can be in the event of the... Master unit. Stack Overview The PowerConnect 5500 Stacking feature provides multiple switch management through which the stack is responsible for updating and synchronizing the Master...
... stack member, the Master unit initiates a stacking discovering process. 44 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide All protocols run in the stack are treated as members (slaves). Up to the stack as if they were a single switch. A unit in the stack can be in the event of the... Master unit. Stack Overview The PowerConnect 5500 Stacking feature provides multiple switch management through which the stack is responsible for updating and synchronizing the Master...
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... in addition, continuously monitors the existence and operation of the stack. This step provides increased bandwidth and redundancy. Stacking Units PowerConnect 5500 series switches use two HDMI 10G ports for stacking. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 45 If the master unit fails, the master-backup unit assumes the Master Backup role. Runs as...
... in addition, continuously monitors the existence and operation of the stack. This step provides increased bandwidth and redundancy. Stacking Units PowerConnect 5500 series switches use two HDMI 10G ports for stacking. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 45 If the master unit fails, the master-backup unit assumes the Master Backup role. Runs as...
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The packet continues through the stack until it is required. When the ring topology is switched to the Master Backup • Replacing Stacking Members Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 47 Each unit in the stack accepts data and sends it to the unit to which to ...circle. Stacking Failover Topology - Stack Members and Unit IDs This section describes how to function as long as there is severed. Stack Topology The PowerConnect 5500 series systems operates in the ring topology. Ring Topology In a ring topology all units in the stack are resolved, the units can be...
The packet continues through the stack until it is required. When the ring topology is switched to the Master Backup • Replacing Stacking Members Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 47 Each unit in the stack accepts data and sends it to the unit to which to ...circle. Stacking Failover Topology - Stack Members and Unit IDs This section describes how to function as long as there is severed. Stack Topology The PowerConnect 5500 series systems operates in the ring topology. Ring Topology In a ring topology all units in the stack are resolved, the units can be...
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...unit. NOTE: If two stack members are considered the same age if they powered up). The stack continues to function and a message is done by switching over for example, if Unit 2 is inserted in the first minute of a ten-minute cycle, and Unit 1 is inserted in fifth minute of the...ID 1 or 2) is a Master-enabled unit in the stack. The dynamic 50 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide If the time difference is smaller than 10 minutes, the unit with the longest UP time is included in the stack: Do -switch n renumber 2 (through CLI or GUI). NOTE: Two stacking member are discovered ...
...unit. NOTE: If two stack members are considered the same age if they powered up). The stack continues to function and a message is done by switching over for example, if Unit 2 is inserted in the first minute of a ten-minute cycle, and Unit 1 is inserted in fifth minute of the...ID 1 or 2) is a Master-enabled unit in the stack. The dynamic 50 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide If the time difference is smaller than 10 minutes, the unit with the longest UP time is included in the stack: Do -switch n renumber 2 (through CLI or GUI). NOTE: Two stacking member are discovered ...