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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 13 Spanning Tree 428 Spanning Tree Protocol Overview 429 Global Settings 431 STP Port Settings 436 STP LAG Settings 441 Rapid Spanning Tree 444 Multiple Spanning Tree 448 14 VLANs 459 Virtual LAN Overview 460 VLAN Membership 465 Port Settings 468 LAGs Settings 474 Protocol Groups 477 Protocol Port 481 GVRP Parameters 483 Private VLAN 487 Voice VLAN 491 15 Link Aggregation 500 Link Aggregation Overview 501 LACP Parameters 503 8 Contents
FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Maintenance Projects\Dell Contax\Dell_ContaxUG_PrintTOC.fm 13 Spanning Tree 428 Spanning Tree Protocol Overview 429 Global Settings 431 STP Port Settings 436 STP LAG Settings 441 Rapid Spanning Tree 444 Multiple Spanning Tree 448 14 VLANs 459 Virtual LAN Overview 460 VLAN Membership 465 Port Settings 468 LAGs Settings 474 Protocol Groups 477 Protocol Port 481 GVRP Parameters 483 Private VLAN 487 Voice VLAN 491 15 Link Aggregation 500 Link Aggregation Overview 501 LACP Parameters 503 8 Contents
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FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Maintenance Projects\Dell Contax\Dell_ContaxUG_PrintTOC.fm LAG Membership 506 16 Multicast 508 Multicast Support Overview 509 Global Parameters 511 Bridge Multicast Groups 513 Bridge Multicast Forward All 517 IGMP Snooping 519 Unregistered Multicast 525 Multicast TV VLAN 527 17 LLDP 531 LLDP Overview 532 LLDP Properties 533 LLDP Port Settings 537 MED Network Policy 540 LLDP MED Port Settings 543 Neighbors Information 548 18 Dynamic ARP Inspection 551 Dynamic ARP Inspection Overview 552 Global Settings 553 Contents 9
FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Maintenance Projects\Dell Contax\Dell_ContaxUG_PrintTOC.fm LAG Membership 506 16 Multicast 508 Multicast Support Overview 509 Global Parameters 511 Bridge Multicast Groups 513 Bridge Multicast Forward All 517 IGMP Snooping 519 Unregistered Multicast 525 Multicast TV VLAN 527 17 LLDP 531 LLDP Overview 532 LLDP Properties 533 LLDP Port Settings 537 MED Network Policy 540 LLDP MED Port Settings 543 Neighbors Information 548 18 Dynamic ARP Inspection 551 Dynamic ARP Inspection Overview 552 Global Settings 553 Contents 9
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...8226; VLAN Supported Features • Spanning Tree Protocol Features • Link Aggregation • Quality of Service 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 PowerConnect 5524/P and 5548/P switches.
...8226; VLAN Supported Features • Spanning Tree Protocol Features • Link Aggregation • Quality of Service 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 PowerConnect 5524/P and 5548/P switches.
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... distribution. For more information, see "Multicast" on page 418. For more information, see "Static Addresses" on page 508. 18 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The MAC addresses are stored in which no traffic is a limited Broadcast service that is not associated with any...page 421. Classic bridging (IEEE802.1D), in the Bridging Table. Automatic Aging for MAC Addresses MAC addresses from which copies of the relevant VLAN. In Layer 2 Multicast service, a single frame is not performed. For more information, see "Dynamic Addresses" on page 421. Self-...
... distribution. For more information, see "Multicast" on page 418. For more information, see "Static Addresses" on page 508. 18 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The MAC addresses are stored in which no traffic is a limited Broadcast service that is not associated with any...page 421. Classic bridging (IEEE802.1D), in the Bridging Table. Automatic Aging for MAC Addresses MAC addresses from which copies of the relevant VLAN. In Layer 2 Multicast service, a single frame is not performed. For more information, see "Dynamic Addresses" on page 421. Self-...
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... frames are flooded to a monitoring port. This enables snooping of Multicast and Broadcast frames accepted by and forwarded by the device. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 19 Layer 2 Features IGMP Snooping Internet Group Membership Protocol (IGMP) Snooping examines IGMP frame contents, when they... are forwarded by the device from a monitored port to all ports on the relevant VLAN. The IGMP Querier simulates the behavior of all ports. For more information, see "IGMP Snooping" on page 408. For more information,...
... frames are flooded to a monitoring port. This enables snooping of Multicast and Broadcast frames accepted by and forwarded by the device. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 19 Layer 2 Features IGMP Snooping Internet Group Membership Protocol (IGMP) Snooping examines IGMP frame contents, when they... are forwarded by the device from a monitored port to all ports on the relevant VLAN. The IGMP Querier simulates the behavior of all ports. For more information, see "IGMP Snooping" on page 408. For more information,...
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...enabled, the device registers and propagates VLAN membership on page 460. For more information, see "GVRP Parameters" on a specific VLAN. 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 a combination of.... Packets are part of the ingress port and packet contents. For more information, see "VLANs" on page 466. For more information, see "Virtual LAN Overview" on all ports that comprise a single Broadcast domain. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
...enabled, the device registers and propagates VLAN membership on page 460. For more information, see "GVRP Parameters" on a specific VLAN. 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 a combination of.... Packets are part of the ingress port and packet contents. For more information, see "VLANs" on page 466. For more information, see "Virtual LAN Overview" on all ports that comprise a single Broadcast domain. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
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...1d Spanning tree is received unevenly. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 21 Guest VLAN Guest VLAN provides limited network access to Layer 2-isolated subscribers, without replicating the multicast transmissions for each subscriber VLAN. Multicast TV VLAN The Multicast TV VLAN feature provides the ability to supply multicast...Ports feature, where the ports must be in other words, it creates a point-tomultipoint Broadcast domain. Voice VLAN also provides QoS to VoIP, ensuring that share the same Broadcast domain, or in the same stack). For more information, see...
...1d Spanning tree is received unevenly. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 21 Guest VLAN Guest VLAN provides limited network access to Layer 2-isolated subscribers, without replicating the multicast transmissions for each subscriber VLAN. Multicast TV VLAN The Multicast TV VLAN feature provides the ability to supply multicast...Ports feature, where the ports must be in other words, it creates a point-tomultipoint Broadcast domain. Voice VLAN also provides QoS to VoIP, ensuring that share the same Broadcast domain, or in the same stack). For more information, see...
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... Fast Link for each host to decide whether its ports are enabled or when the STP feature is enabled on page 428. 22 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information on page 418. When it is disabled. Regions are transmitted along different paths within MSTP Regions...RSTP) detects uses of 30-60 seconds is used in network topologies, where forwarding loops do not occur. The standard lets administrators assign VLAN traffic to clients) are actively forwarding traffic. STP BPDU Guard BPDU Guard is considered too long a response time for relevant devices to ...
... Fast Link for each host to decide whether its ports are enabled or when the STP feature is enabled on page 428. 22 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information on page 418. When it is disabled. Regions are transmitted along different paths within MSTP Regions...RSTP) detects uses of 30-60 seconds is used in network topologies, where forwarding loops do not occur. The standard lets administrators assign VLAN traffic to clients) are actively forwarding traffic. STP BPDU Guard BPDU Guard is considered too long a response time for relevant devices to ...
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For more information, see "QoS Advanced Mode" on page 307. 24 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information, see "SNMP" on page 668. The switch can then be applied to these flows. Advanced QoS Frames that ... codes and timestamps. The switch detects IPv6 frames by the IPv6 ethertype. are established or enforced. 802.1p is a spin-off of the 802.1Q (VLANs) standard. 802.1p establishes eight levels of priority, similar to a Trap Recipient List. Device Management Features SNMP Alarms and Trap Logs The system logs events...
For more information, see "QoS Advanced Mode" on page 307. 24 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information, see "SNMP" on page 668. The switch can then be applied to these flows. Advanced QoS Frames that ... codes and timestamps. The switch detects IPv6 frames by the IPv6 ethertype. are established or enforced. 802.1p is a spin-off of the 802.1Q (VLANs) standard. 802.1p establishes eight levels of priority, similar to a Trap Recipient List. Device Management Features SNMP Alarms and Trap Logs The system logs events...
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... certificates and public and private keys. Dynamic VLAN Assignment (DVA) enables network administrators to automatically assign users to that port. When a frame is not tied to VLANs during the RADIUS server authentication. These addresses ...are authenticated via an external server. For more information, see "Port Security" on page 127. RADIUS Accounting This feature enables recording device management sessions (Telnet, serial, and WEB but not SNMP) and/or 802.1x authentication sessions. 28 Dell PowerConnect...
... certificates and public and private keys. Dynamic VLAN Assignment (DVA) enables network administrators to automatically assign users to that port. When a frame is not tied to VLANs during the RADIUS server authentication. These addresses ...are authenticated via an external server. For more information, see "Port Security" on page 127. RADIUS Accounting This feature enables recording device management sessions (Telnet, serial, and WEB but not SNMP) and/or 802.1x authentication sessions. 28 Dell PowerConnect...
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... serving as a DHCP server, see "Network Security" on page 584. For more information, see "DHCP Server" on different subnets. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 31 For more information, see "DHCP IPv4 Interface" on page 388. iSCSI Optimization iSCSI optimization provides the iSCSI flows...specific priority over the filtering 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. The switch can select any combination of iSCSI sessions. For more information...
... serving as a DHCP server, see "Network Security" on page 584. For more information, see "DHCP Server" on different subnets. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 31 For more information, see "DHCP IPv4 Interface" on page 388. iSCSI Optimization iSCSI optimization provides the iSCSI flows...specific priority over the filtering 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. The switch can select any combination of iSCSI sessions. For more information...
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... a stack for a specific length of time. Option 82 specifies the relaying switch's MAC address, the port identifier, and the VLAN that forwarded the packet. For more information, see Unit Identification (Location). 32 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information, see "DHCP Relay" on all units in the DHCP protocol enables a DHCP...
... a stack for a specific length of time. Option 82 specifies the relaying switch's MAC address, the port identifier, and the VLAN that forwarded the packet. For more information, see Unit Identification (Location). 32 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information, see "DHCP Relay" on all units in the DHCP protocol enables a DHCP...
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... accept the default value. • The IP address to be managed (by default, every external and internal port is a member of the VLAN 1) • The IP subnet mask for the network • The default gateway (next hop router) IP address for SNMP management by default... [Y] the wizard provides interactive guidance through the initial switch configuration and gets you with normal operation using the default system configuration. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 59 The Setup Wizard displays the following information is not set up and running easily and quickly. The ...
... accept the default value. • The IP address to be managed (by default, every external and internal port is a member of the VLAN 1) • The IP subnet mask for the network • The default gateway (next hop router) IP address for SNMP management by default... [Y] the wizard provides interactive guidance through the initial switch configuration and gets you with normal operation using the default system configuration. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 59 The Setup Wizard displays the following information is not set up and running easily and quickly. The ...
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... IP subnet mask (A.B.C.D or nn): 10 Enter the management IP address and IP subnet mask, for the switch. This 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 To set up an IP address: Please enter the IP address of the gateway from which this network is the... password: 8 Enter the following information is displayed: Next, an IP address is displayed: Finally, set up the default gateway. For more information on the default VLAN (VLAN 1).
... IP subnet mask (A.B.C.D or nn): 10 Enter the management IP address and IP subnet mask, for the switch. This 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 To set up an IP address: Please enter the IP address of the gateway from which this network is the... password: 8 Enter the following information is displayed: Next, an IP address is displayed: Finally, set up the default gateway. For more information on the default VLAN (VLAN 1).
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...1/0/1. The Global Configuration mode displays as in a mode, which does not contain it, use do show sntp configuration 66 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Interface commands that port. A password is then applied to access this level. The following example illustrates... console(config)# exit console# Interface Configuration Mode The Interface Configuration mode configures the device at the physical interface level (port, VLAN, or LAG). The sntp command is not required to that require subcommands have another level, called the Subinterface Configuration mode. ...
...1/0/1. The Global Configuration mode displays as in a mode, which does not contain it, use do show sntp configuration 66 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Interface commands that port. A password is then applied to access this level. The following example illustrates... console(config)# exit console# Interface Configuration Mode The Interface Configuration mode configures the device at the physical interface level (port, VLAN, or LAG). The sntp command is not required to that require subcommands have another level, called the Subinterface Configuration mode. ...
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... and connect any port to a DHCP 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 Retrieving an IP Address Receiving an IP Address from a DHCP server, perform...
... and connect any port to a DHCP 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 Retrieving an IP Address Receiving an IP Address from a DHCP server, perform...
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...the DHCP instructs it . Receiving an IP Address From a BOOTP Server The standard BOOTP protocol is saved in the configuration file. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 69 NOTE: When copying configuration files, avoid using a configuration file that contains an instruction to enable DHCP...a BOOTP client. 3 To verify the IP address, type show ip interface IP Address I/F 0.0.0.0/32 gi2/0/1 10.5.234.232/24 vlan 1 Type Directed Precedence Broadcast DHCP disable No Static disable No Status ----Valid Valid When configuring/receiving IP addresses through DHCP and BOOTP (...
...the DHCP instructs it . Receiving an IP Address From a BOOTP Server The standard BOOTP protocol is saved in the configuration file. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 69 NOTE: When copying configuration files, avoid using a configuration file that contains an instruction to enable DHCP...a BOOTP client. 3 To verify the IP address, type show ip interface IP Address I/F 0.0.0.0/32 gi2/0/1 10.5.234.232/24 vlan 1 Type Directed Precedence Broadcast DHCP disable No Static disable No Status ----Valid Valid When configuring/receiving IP addresses through DHCP and BOOTP (...
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... ingress or egress ports. It is dropped. Reduce the number of entries in DHCP Snooping or reduce the max number of IPv4 frames 98 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Examines Layer 2 fields only • IPv4-based ACL -Examines the Layer 3 layer of TCP connections in the iSCSI... or denied entry. Packets entering an ingress or egress port, with an active ACL, are available for features like DHCP Snooping, Protocol Group VLAN and iSCSI, so that determine traffic classifications. Rules are not only used for user configuration purposes, they are also used for ACEs. If...
... ingress or egress ports. It is dropped. Reduce the number of entries in DHCP Snooping or reduce the max number of IPv4 frames 98 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Examines Layer 2 fields only • IPv4-based ACL -Examines the Layer 3 layer of TCP connections in the iSCSI... or denied entry. Packets entering an ingress or egress port, with an active ACL, are available for features like DHCP Snooping, Protocol Group VLAN and iSCSI, so that determine traffic classifications. Rules are not only used for user configuration purposes, they are also used for ACEs. If...
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...; Permit - Match the packet's CoS value to this VLAN ID. Drop packets that the destination address is not matched. - A wildcard of these CoS values. - Match the packet's Ethertype to this address. Logging of dropped packets. 102 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide In addition to this one of ...00:00:00:00:00:00 means the bits must be used for matching and which the packet was addressed. - Match the packet's VLAN ID to the Destination MAC address,...
...; Permit - Match the packet's CoS value to this VLAN ID. Drop packets that the destination address is not matched. - A wildcard of these CoS values. - Match the packet's Ethertype to this address. Logging of dropped packets. 102 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide In addition to this one of ...00:00:00:00:00:00 means the bits must be used for matching and which the packet was addressed. - Match the packet's VLAN ID to the Destination MAC address,...