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This guide contains the information needed for installing, configuring, and maintaining the device through CLI commands. 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 describes how to configure each system through the web-based management system and through the web-based management system, called the OpenManage Switch Administrator.
This guide contains the information needed for installing, configuring, and maintaining the device through CLI commands. 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 describes how to configure each system through the web-based management system and through the web-based management system, called the OpenManage Switch Administrator.
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... VLAN enables network administrators to enhance VoIP service by configuring ports to VLANs, based on page 466. For more information, see "Defining VLAN Membership Using CLI Commands" on their ingress port. VoIP traffic has a preconfigured OUI prefix in the same VLAN. For more information, see "VLANs" on 802.1Q trunk ports... are classified as belonging to a VLAN, based on either the VLAN tag or on all ports that comprise a single Broadcast domain. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
... VLAN enables network administrators to enhance VoIP service by configuring ports to VLANs, based on page 466. For more information, see "Defining VLAN Membership Using CLI Commands" on their ingress port. VoIP traffic has a preconfigured OUI prefix in the same VLAN. For more information, see "VLANs" on 802.1Q trunk ports... are classified as belonging to a VLAN, based on either the VLAN tag or on all ports that comprise a single Broadcast domain. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
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... of the ACL that breaks up or prevents TCP global synchronization on page 307. 24 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Device Management Features SNMP Alarms and Trap Logs The system logs events with the name of the CLI commands:" on page 668. Advanced mode QoS actions defined in the same way it does...
... of the ACL that breaks up or prevents TCP global synchronization on page 307. 24 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Device Management Features SNMP Alarms and Trap Logs The system logs events with the name of the CLI commands:" on page 668. Advanced mode QoS actions defined in the same way it does...
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... in "IPv4 Interface Parameters" on page 307. The configuration file includes both system-wide and port-specific device configuration. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 25 There are stored and manipulated as a collection of CLI commands that are three levels of SNMP security: read-only, read-write, and super. A list of community entries is...
... in "IPv4 Interface Parameters" on page 307. The configuration file includes both system-wide and port-specific device configuration. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 25 There are stored and manipulated as a collection of CLI commands that are three levels of SNMP security: read-only, read-write, and super. A list of community entries is...
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... on Syslog, see "Auto-Update/Configuration Feature" on page 188. 26 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The system sends notifications of significant events in real time, and keeps a record of new devices. For more information, see "Logs" on page 331. CLI is an extension to be sent to a set of mandatory and optional...
... on Syslog, see "Auto-Update/Configuration Feature" on page 188. 26 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The system sends notifications of significant events in real time, and keeps a record of new devices. For more information, see "Logs" on page 331. CLI is an extension to be sent to a set of mandatory and optional...
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...rules for specific ingress ports. This capability protects the network from certain man-inthe-middle attacks. When a macro is a set of CLI commands with an active ACL, are either admitted or denied entry and the ingress port is a security feature that ACL. If they... administrators can disable the port. For more information, see "Dynamic ARP Inspection" on page 551. 30 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide A macro is applied to a port, the CLI commands contained within it are denied entry, the user can differentiate between untrusted interfaces and DHCP servers. Packets...
...rules for specific ingress ports. This capability protects the network from certain man-inthe-middle attacks. When a macro is a set of CLI commands with an active ACL, are either admitted or denied entry and the ingress port is a security feature that ACL. If they... administrators can disable the port. For more information, see "Dynamic ARP Inspection" on page 551. 30 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide A macro is applied to a port, the CLI commands contained within it are denied entry, the user can differentiate between untrusted interfaces and DHCP servers. Packets...
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... reset button on the unit to be done as a backup master. - If the time difference is included in the stack: Do -switch n renumber 2 (through CLI or GUI). The stack continues to function and a message is sent notifying that the stack continues to have the same Unit ID, only the older...switching over for example, if Unit 2 is inserted in the first minute of a ten-minute cycle, and Unit 1 is elected; The dynamic 50 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide NOTE: If two stack members are synchronized with the lowest unit ID is inserted in fifth minute of the same cycle, the units are...
... reset button on the unit to be done as a backup master. - If the time difference is included in the stack: Do -switch n renumber 2 (through CLI or GUI). The stack continues to function and a message is sent notifying that the stack continues to have the same Unit ID, only the older...switching over for example, if Unit 2 is inserted in the first minute of a ten-minute cycle, and Unit 1 is elected; The dynamic 50 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide NOTE: If two stack members are synchronized with the lowest unit ID is inserted in fifth minute of the same cycle, the units are...
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... Backup results in Table 6-1: Table 4-1. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 51 configuration is not saved, for example..., dynamically-learned MAC addresses are relearned if a failure occurs. The Running Configuration file is learned quickly and automatically by network traffic. The 10 G port configurations remain the same. Port Configurations when Replacing Units New Unit 5548P or 5548 Original Unit 5548P or 5548... soft switchover via the Web interface or the CLI. Switching between Stack Master and the Master Backup...
... Backup results in Table 6-1: Table 4-1. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 51 configuration is not saved, for example..., dynamically-learned MAC addresses are relearned if a failure occurs. The Running Configuration file is learned quickly and automatically by network traffic. The 10 G port configurations remain the same. Port Configurations when Replacing Units New Unit 5548P or 5548 Original Unit 5548P or 5548... soft switchover via the Web interface or the CLI. Switching between Stack Master and the Master Backup...
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Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 55 b Boot the switch, as described in "Configuration Using the Setup Wizard" on page 58. 4 Respond to the Setup Wizard prompts. 5 Continue managing the switch, either through the console or Telnet, using the CLI or the web GUI. c Assign a unit ID to the switch, as described in "Assigning Unit...
Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 55 b Boot the switch, as described in "Configuration Using the Setup Wizard" on page 58. 4 Respond to the Setup Wizard prompts. 5 Continue managing the switch, either through the console or Telnet, using the CLI or the web GUI. c Assign a unit ID to the switch, as described in "Assigning Unit...
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...; SNMP Community String and SNMP Management System IP address (optional) • Username and password 58 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide If there is always considered to be configured individually. Configuration Using the Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard... displayed on how to a terminal. To configure the system using the Setup Wizard: 1 Obtain the following : • The PowerConnect switch was never configured before and is in the stack, each switch must be a stack of the switch (see Figure 5-2). ...to get the system up and running as quickly as when you through the CLI.
...; SNMP Community String and SNMP Management System IP address (optional) • Username and password 58 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide If there is always considered to be configured individually. Configuration Using the Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard... displayed on how to a terminal. To configure the system using the Setup Wizard: 1 Obtain the following : • The PowerConnect switch was never configured before and is in the stack, each switch must be a stack of the switch (see Figure 5-2). ...to get the system up and running as quickly as when you through the CLI.
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The system will continue with a default answer; Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 59 Would you like to enter the Setup Wizard (you must respond to the next question to Dell Easy Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard guides you through the initial switch configuration and gets you with normal... information is not set up and running easily and quickly. The system is displayed: You can skip the Setup Wizard and enter CLI mode to be assigned to the VLAN 1 interface through the initial switch configuration. The following information: Welcome to run the wizard....
The system will continue with a default answer; Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 59 Would you like to enter the Setup Wizard (you must respond to the next question to Dell Easy Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard guides you through the initial switch configuration and gets you with normal... information is not set up and running easily and quickly. The system is displayed: You can skip the Setup Wizard and enter CLI mode to be assigned to the VLAN 1 interface through the initial switch configuration. The following information: Welcome to run the wizard....
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...(Level 15) user account. To add a management station: Please enter the SNMP community string to be used to login to the CLI and Web interface. For more information on adding management systems, see the user documentation. You may set up the SNMP management account ... information is used : 5 Enter the SNMP community string. You can use Dell Network Manager or other management interfaces to set up a SNMP version 2 account, see the user documentation. For more information on setting up 60 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide If you like to change this account.
...(Level 15) user account. To add a management station: Please enter the SNMP community string to be used to login to the CLI and Web interface. For more information on adding management systems, see the user documentation. You may set up the SNMP management account ... information is used : 5 Enter the SNMP community string. You can use Dell Network Manager or other management interfaces to set up a SNMP version 2 account, see the user documentation. For more information on setting up 60 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide If you like to change this account.
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...Configuring IP and subnet...... 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 ...Setup Wizard. If you enter [Y] the following information is displayed: If the information is displayed: Configuring SNMP management interface. The CLI prompt is incorrect, select (N) to discard configuration and restart the wizard: [Y/N] 14 Enter [N] to restart the wizard or ...
...Configuring IP and subnet...... 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 ...Setup Wizard. If you enter [Y] the following information is displayed: If the information is displayed: Configuring SNMP management interface. The CLI prompt is incorrect, select (N) to discard configuration and restart the wizard: [Y/N] 14 Enter [N] to restart the wizard or ...
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6 Advanced Switch Configuration This section describes how to perform various configuration operations through the CLI. It includes the following topics: • Using the CLI • Accessing the Device Through the CLI • Retrieving an IP Address • Security Management and Password Configuration • Configuring Login Banners • Startup Menu Procedures • Software Download Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 63
6 Advanced Switch Configuration This section describes how to perform various configuration operations through the CLI. It includes the following topics: • Using the CLI • Accessing the Device Through the CLI • Retrieving an IP Address • Security Management and Password Configuration • Configuring Login Banners • Startup Menu Procedures • Software Download Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 63
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These modes are described below. The User EXEC commands enable connecting to the device global configuration. 64 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide In each with a specific command set. To list the User EXEC commands, enter a question mark at the terminal prompt displays... subset of commands available for that do not change the terminal configuration and is used to navigate from one mode to the Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems CLI Reference Guide. For example: console> NOTE: The default host name is available in User EXEC mode. Privileged EXEC Mode Privileged EXEC mode...
These modes are described below. The User EXEC commands enable connecting to the device global configuration. 64 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide In each with a specific command set. To list the User EXEC commands, enter a question mark at the terminal prompt displays... subset of commands available for that do not change the terminal configuration and is used to navigate from one mode to the Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems CLI Reference Guide. For example: console> NOTE: The default host name is available in User EXEC mode. Privileged EXEC Mode Privileged EXEC mode...
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...(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 The following example, places the CLI in the following example illustrates how to access Global Configuration mode and return back to access this level. To access Global...
...(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 The following example, places the CLI in the following example illustrates how to access Global Configuration mode and return back to access this level. To access Global...
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... network. The Run window opens. 2 Type cmd. If access is a terminal emulation TCP/IP protocol. Accessing the Device Through the CLI You can manage the device using CLI commands, over a Telnet session. RS-232 terminals can be used over a direct connection to the terminal console, or via a Telnet... terminal, where a remote login is required. To start a Telnet session: 1 Select Start > Run. Telnet is an alternative to four simultaneous Telnet sessions. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 67 The Telnet session begins. Direct Connection Connect the device to the device.
... network. The Run window opens. 2 Type cmd. If access is a terminal emulation TCP/IP protocol. Accessing the Device Through the CLI You can manage the device using CLI commands, over a Telnet session. RS-232 terminals can be used over a direct connection to the terminal console, or via a Telnet... terminal, where a remote login is required. To start a Telnet session: 1 Select Start > Run. Telnet is an alternative to four simultaneous Telnet sessions. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 67 The Telnet session begins. Direct Connection Connect the device to the device.
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... the following way: • Enabled: When the password-recovery mechanism is enabled and all passwords must be enabled/disabled through the CLI (service password-recovery command). Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 71 Security Management and Password Configuration System security is handled through the SSH mechanism. Although user names can be set to enable...
... the following way: • Enabled: When the password-recovery mechanism is enabled and all passwords must be enabled/disabled through the CLI (service password-recovery command). Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 71 Security Management and Password Configuration System security is handled through the SSH mechanism. Although user names can be set to enable...
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... software, when the device does not have IP connectivity or when both software images of the device and terminal be set to 115200. 76 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide If no selection is displayed: Startup Menu [1]Download Software [2]Erase Flash File [3]Password Recovery Procedure [4]Set Terminal Baud-Rate [5]Stack menu [6]Back The... 10 seconds (default), the device times out. You can be entered immediately after the POST test. Download Software - User input must be changed through the CLI.
... software, when the device does not have IP connectivity or when both software images of the device and terminal be set to 115200. 76 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide If no selection is displayed: Startup Menu [1]Download Software [2]Erase Flash File [3]Password Recovery Procedure [4]Set Terminal Baud-Rate [5]Stack menu [6]Back The... 10 seconds (default), the device times out. You can be entered immediately after the POST test. Download Software - User input must be changed through the CLI.
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...File - To erase the device configuration in the Protocol field. 5 Press Send. The following message is erased, all parameters configured via CLI, web-management or SNMP must be reconfigured. Write Flash file name (Up to erase a Flash file. Option[2] In some cases, ... Y. The following prompt is the standard name for the file to be erased after system initialization ======== Press Enter To Continue ======== Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 77 The following is displayed: File config (if present) will be downloaded. 4 Ensure that the Xmodem protocol is downloaded. Are...
...File - To erase the device configuration in the Protocol field. 5 Press Send. The following message is erased, all parameters configured via CLI, web-management or SNMP must be reconfigured. Write Flash file name (Up to erase a Flash file. Option[2] In some cases, ... Y. The following prompt is the standard name for the file to be erased after system initialization ======== Press Enter To Continue ======== Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 77 The following is displayed: File config (if present) will be downloaded. 4 Ensure that the Xmodem protocol is downloaded. Are...