User Guide
Page 34
...console port, and a USB port, as Gigabit ports or G ports. Provides 48 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports • PowerConnect 5548P (with Power-over -Ethernet (PoE) support Each of the devices. Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports • PowerConnect 5524P (with Power-over -Ethernet (PoE) support • PowerConnect 5548... Panel • Buttons and LEDs • Back Panel • Ventilation System • System LEDs • Port LEDs 34 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Device Models The PowerConnect 5500 switches combine versatility with minimal management requirements.
...console port, and a USB port, as Gigabit ports or G ports. Provides 48 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports • PowerConnect 5548P (with Power-over -Ethernet (PoE) support Each of the devices. Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports • PowerConnect 5524P (with Power-over -Ethernet (PoE) support • PowerConnect 5548... Panel • Buttons and LEDs • Back Panel • Ventilation System • System LEDs • Port LEDs 34 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Device Models The PowerConnect 5500 switches combine versatility with minimal management requirements.
User Guide
Page 35
They are used for a terminal connection for stacking purposes. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 35 PowerConnect 5548 Ports Giga Ports (odd numbered) ConsoleUSB Port Port HDMI Ports Giga Ports (even numbered) SPF+ Ports The following ports are found on the right side ... with its various ports labelled. The PowerConnect 5524 device from 2400 bps up to 115,200 bps. • Two HDMI Ports The HDMI ports are 24 G ports and not 48. They include TWSI (Two-Wire Serial Interface) and internal EPROM. • RS-232 Console Port This port is 9,600 bps. Figure 5-2 shows...
They are used for a terminal connection for stacking purposes. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 35 PowerConnect 5548 Ports Giga Ports (odd numbered) ConsoleUSB Port Port HDMI Ports Giga Ports (even numbered) SPF+ Ports The following ports are found on the right side ... with its various ports labelled. The PowerConnect 5524 device from 2400 bps up to 115,200 bps. • Two HDMI Ports The HDMI ports are 24 G ports and not 48. They include TWSI (Two-Wire Serial Interface) and internal EPROM. • RS-232 Console Port This port is 9,600 bps. Figure 5-2 shows...
User Guide
Page 36
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 device. The single reset circuit of the ..., in Table 5-1 and Table 5-2. 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
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 device. The single reset circuit of the ..., in Table 5-1 and Table 5-2. 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
User Guide
Page 55
... the stack: a Connect it to a terminal, as described in the "Connecting the Switch to the Setup Wizard prompts. 5 Continue managing the switch, either through the console or Telnet, using the CLI or the web GUI. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 55
... the stack: a Connect it to a terminal, as described in the "Connecting the Switch to the Setup Wizard prompts. 5 Continue managing the switch, either through the console or Telnet, using the CLI or the web GUI. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 55
User Guide
Page 56
...an 8-pin RJ-45 male connector. e Select VT100 for Terminal keys (not Windows keys). Ensure that runs terminal emulation software. NOTE: You can connect a console to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. To connect the switch to a terminal: 1 Connect an RS-232 cable to a VT100-compatible...any unit in the stack, but stack management is performed only from the stack master (Unit ID 1 or 2). 56 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Front-Panel Console Port Console Port 3 Set the terminal emulation software as follows: a Select the appropriate serial port to connect to the Terminal The ...
...an 8-pin RJ-45 male connector. e Select VT100 for Terminal keys (not Windows keys). Ensure that runs terminal emulation software. NOTE: You can connect a console to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. To connect the switch to a terminal: 1 Connect an RS-232 cable to a VT100-compatible...any unit in the stack, but stack management is performed only from the stack master (Unit ID 1 or 2). 56 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Front-Panel Console Port Console Port 3 Set the terminal emulation software as follows: a Select the appropriate serial port to connect to the Terminal The ...
User Guide
Page 58
...the network administrator: • SNMP Community 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 initial switch configuration to be ...configured individually. Configuration Using the Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard guides you received it. • The PowerConnect switch booted successfully. • The console connection is established and the console prompt is in the stack, each switch must be a stack of the switch (see Figure ...
...the network administrator: • SNMP Community 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 initial switch configuration to be ...configured individually. Configuration Using the Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard guides you received it. • The PowerConnect switch booted successfully. • The console connection is established and the console prompt is in the stack, each switch must be a stack of the switch (see Figure ...
User Guide
Page 59
...up and running easily and quickly. by pressing Enter, you must respond to the next question to Dell Easy Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard guides you through the initial switch configuration. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 59 • The IP address to be assigned to the VLAN 1 interface... this question within 60 seconds)? (Y/N) 3 Enter [Y] to run the Setup Wizard within 60 seconds, the Setup Wizard automatically exits and the CLI console prompt appears. If you enter [N] or if you up for configuring the default route 2 Boot the Master unit. The Setup Wizard displays the ...
...up and running easily and quickly. by pressing Enter, you must respond to the next question to Dell Easy Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard guides you through the initial switch configuration. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 59 • The IP address to be assigned to the VLAN 1 interface... this question within 60 seconds)? (Y/N) 3 Enter [Y] to run the Setup Wizard within 60 seconds, the Setup Wizard automatically exits and the CLI console prompt appears. If you enter [N] or if you up for configuring the default route 2 Boot the Master unit. The Setup Wizard displays the ...
User Guide
Page 62
... switch from the connected console port using the CLI or remotely through the management interface, using Dell Easy Setup Wizard. You have finished the initial configuration. See the Dell PowerConnect 5500 Series User Guide found on the Documentation CD. 62 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide ...complete the Setup Wizard. 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 Management IP address = 192.168.2.100 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway...
... switch from the connected console port using the CLI or remotely through the management interface, using Dell Easy Setup Wizard. You have finished the initial configuration. See the Dell PowerConnect 5500 Series User Guide found on the Documentation CD. 62 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide ...complete the Setup Wizard. 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 Management IP address = 192.168.2.100 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway...
User Guide
Page 64
...with a specific command set. These modes are described below. The User EXEC commands enable connecting to the device global configuration. 64 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For a complete description of the host name followed by the angle bracket (>). Command Mode Overview The CLI is... session initialization, the CLI is reserved for using the CLI. To enter the next level, Privileged EXEC mode, a password is console unless it has been modified during initial configuration. Using the CLI This section provides some general information for tasks that particular command mode...
...with a specific command set. These modes are described below. The User EXEC commands enable connecting to the device global configuration. 64 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For a complete description of the host name followed by the angle bracket (>). Command Mode Overview The CLI is... session initialization, the CLI is reserved for using the CLI. To enter the next level, Privileged EXEC mode, a password is console unless it has been modified during initial configuration. Using the CLI This section provides some general information for tasks that particular command mode...
User Guide
Page 65
... the command prompt. The following example illustrates accessing privileged EXEC mode and then returning to the User EXEC mode: console> enable Enter Password: ****** console# console# disable console> Use the exit command to return to User EXEC mode, type disable and press . Global Configuration Mode The ...: The enable command is only necessary if you login with privilege level less than a specific protocol or interface. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 65 To configure the device, enter the next level, Global Configuration mode. Passwords are displayed on a global...
... the command prompt. The following example illustrates accessing privileged EXEC mode and then returning to the User EXEC mode: console> enable Enter Password: ****** console# console# disable console> Use the exit command to return to User EXEC mode, type disable and press . Global Configuration Mode The ...: The enable command is only necessary if you login with privilege level less than a specific protocol or interface. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 65 To configure the device, enter the next level, Global Configuration mode. Passwords are displayed on a global...
User Guide
Page 66
... the command, as the device host name followed by (config) and the pound sign #. The following example: console# configure console(config)# interface gi1/0/1 console(config-if)# sntp client enable console(config-if)# do show sntp configuration 66 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide To access Global Configuration mode, at the physical interface level (port, VLAN, or...
... the command, as the device host name followed by (config) and the pound sign #. The following example: console# configure console(config)# interface gi1/0/1 console(config-if)# sntp client enable console(config-if)# do show sntp configuration 66 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide To access Global Configuration mode, at the physical interface level (port, VLAN, or...
User Guide
Page 67
.... Telnet is via a Telnet connection. If access is an alternative to the console and enter the CLI commands upon receiving a prompt. Telnet Connection Telnet is required. All CLI commands can be virtually connected to four simultaneous Telnet sessions. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 67 Direct Connection Connect the device to a local login...
.... Telnet is via a Telnet connection. If access is an alternative to the console and enter the CLI commands upon receiving a prompt. Telnet Connection Telnet is required. All CLI commands can be virtually connected to four simultaneous Telnet sessions. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 67 Direct Connection Connect the device to a local login...
User Guide
Page 68
... 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 When the device is reset, the DHCP command is saved in the configuration...
... 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 When the device is reset, the DHCP command is saved in the configuration...
User Guide
Page 69
NOTE: It is saved in the configuration file. In the event of the following example. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 69 console# show ip interface at the system prompt, as shown in the network. The device then enables DHCP, as instructed in IP address retrieval failure, and ...
NOTE: It is saved in the configuration file. In the event of the following example. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 69 console# show ip interface at the system prompt, as shown in the network. The device then enables DHCP, as instructed in IP address retrieval failure, and ...
User Guide
Page 70
... command will reset the whole system and disconnect your changes. The device receives the IP address automatically. The following example illustrates the process: console> enable console# delete startup-config Startup file was deleted console# reload You haven't saved your current session. The device reboots with an IP address. 70 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
... command will reset the whole system and disconnect your changes. The device receives the IP address automatically. The following example illustrates the process: console> enable console# delete startup-config Startup file was deleted console# reload You haven't saved your current session. The device reboots with an IP address. 70 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
User Guide
Page 72
... george Configuring an Initial Telnet Password To configure an initial Telnet password, enter the following commands: console(config)# aaa authentication login default line console(config)# aaa authentication enable default line console(config)# line telnet console(config-line)# login authentication default console(config-line)# enable authentication default console(config-line)# password bob 72 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
... george Configuring an Initial Telnet Password To configure an initial Telnet password, enter the following commands: console(config)# aaa authentication login default line console(config)# aaa authentication enable default line console(config)# line telnet console(config-line)# login authentication default console(config-line)# enable authentication default console(config-line)# password bob 72 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
User Guide
Page 73
...15 Configuring an Initial HTTPS Password To configure an initial HTTPS password, enter the following commands: console(config)# ip http authentication aaa loginauthentication local console(config)# username admin password user1 privilege 15 Enter the following commands once when configuring use of ... to the configuration level access. console(config)# crypto certificate 1 generate keygenerate console(config)# ip http secure-server NOTE: HTTP and HTTPS services require privilege level 15 access and connect directly to be displayed. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 73 NOTE...
...15 Configuring an Initial HTTPS Password To configure an initial HTTPS password, enter the following commands: console(config)# ip http authentication aaa loginauthentication local console(config)# username admin password user1 privilege 15 Enter the following commands once when configuring use of ... to the configuration level access. console(config)# crypto certificate 1 generate keygenerate console(config)# ip http secure-server NOTE: HTTP and HTTPS services require privilege level 15 access and connect directly to be displayed. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 73 NOTE...
User Guide
Page 74
...-of -the-day for all lines? (Y/N)[Y] Y console(config)# 74 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Configuring Login Banners Banners can be defined for each line, such as console and telnet) or for the console: console# configure console(config)# line console console(config-line)# motd-banner console(config-line)# exit console (config)# banner motd * Welcome* console# do show banner motd Welcome Would you...
...-of -the-day for all lines? (Y/N)[Y] Y console(config)# 74 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Configuring Login Banners Banners can be defined for each line, such as console and telnet) or for the console: console# configure console(config)# line console console(config-line)# motd-banner console(config-line)# exit console (config)# banner motd * Welcome* console# do show banner motd Welcome Would you...
User Guide
Page 75
... the user has logged in all lines? (Y/N)[Y] Y Please log in Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 75 The following defines an exec banner for the console: console# configure console(config)# line console console(config-line)# login-banner console(config-line)# exit console (config)# banner login * Please log in* console# do show banner login Would you like to enable this banner...
... the user has logged in all lines? (Y/N)[Y] Y Please log in Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 75 The following defines an exec banner for the console: console# configure console(config)# line console console(config-line)# login-banner console(config-line)# exit console (config)# banner login * Please log in* console# do show banner login Would you like to enable this banner...
User Guide
Page 79
... unit), and if found not compatible, it is configured on one of the information that appears: Unit SW version Boot version HW version 2 1.0.0.24 1.0.0.11 console# Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 79 To download a system image through the USB port or TFTP server: 1 Enter the show version command, to be configured before...
... unit), and if found not compatible, it is configured on one of the information that appears: Unit SW version Boot version HW version 2 1.0.0.24 1.0.0.11 console# Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 79 To download a system image through the USB port or TFTP server: 1 Enter the show version command, to be configured before...