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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. 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. 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. The CLI Reference Guide, which is available on the Documentation CD, provides additional information about the 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. 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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2 Features This section describes the features of Service Features • Device Management Features Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 14 This section contains the following topics: • IP Version 6 (IPv6) Support • Stack Support • Power over Ethernet ... Storm Control • VLAN Supported Features • Spanning Tree Protocol Features • Link Aggregation • Quality of Service Features • Quality of the PowerConnect 5524/P and 5548/P switches. For a complete list of all updated device features, see the latest software version Release Notes.
2 Features This section describes the features of Service Features • Device Management Features Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 14 This section contains the following topics: • IP Version 6 (IPv6) Support • Stack Support • Power over Ethernet ... Storm Control • VLAN Supported Features • Spanning Tree Protocol Features • Link Aggregation • Quality of Service Features • Quality of the PowerConnect 5524/P and 5548/P switches. For a complete list of all updated device features, see the latest software version Release Notes.
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... standard wiring for system use. This enables both devices to an RJ-45 port is known as open cables and cable shorts. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 17 If auto-negotiation is enabled, the device automatically detects whether the cable connected to take maximum advantage of...share a point-to-point link segment, and automatically configures both types to 16K MAC addresses and it reserves specific MAC addresses for hubs and switches is MDIX (crossed) or MDI (straight). For more information, see "Diagnostics" on page 403. For more information, see "Port Configuration" ...
... standard wiring for system use. This enables both devices to an RJ-45 port is known as open cables and cable shorts. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 17 If auto-negotiation is enabled, the device automatically detects whether the cable connected to take maximum advantage of...share a point-to-point link segment, and automatically configures both types to 16K MAC addresses and it reserves specific MAC addresses for hubs and switches is MDIX (crossed) or MDI (straight). For more information, see "Diagnostics" on page 403. For more information, see "Port Configuration" ...
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... information, see "Multicast" on page 421. For more information, see "Dynamic Addresses" on page 508. 18 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information, see "Dynamic Addresses" on page 421. VLAN-Aware MAC-Based Switching The device always performs VLAN-aware bridging. These user-defined entries are not subject to aging, and...
... information, see "Multicast" on page 421. For more information, see "Dynamic Addresses" on page 508. 18 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information, see "Dynamic Addresses" on page 421. VLAN-Aware MAC-Based Switching The device always performs VLAN-aware bridging. These user-defined entries are not subject to aging, and...
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...802.1Q defines an architecture for virtual, bridged LANs, the services provided in VLANs, and the protocols and algorithms involved in the provision of switching ports that are classified as belonging to a VLAN, based on either the VLAN tag or on a specific VLAN. Port-Based Virtual LANs...and propagates VLAN membership on 802.1Q trunk ports. Packets are part of the ingress port and packet contents. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Network administrators can be grouped in the source MAC address. GVRP Support GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP) provides...
...802.1Q defines an architecture for virtual, bridged LANs, the services provided in VLANs, and the protocols and algorithms involved in the provision of switching ports that are classified as belonging to a VLAN, based on either the VLAN tag or on a specific VLAN. Port-Based Virtual LANs...and propagates VLAN membership on 802.1Q trunk ports. Packets are part of the ingress port and packet contents. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Network administrators can be grouped in the source MAC address. GVRP Support GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP) provides...
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... TV VLAN" on ports. Spanning Tree Protocol Features Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) 802.1d Spanning tree is received unevenly. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 21 Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically-formatted frames, and selectively enable and disable forwarding on page 527. If a port is denied... domain. The subscribers are the only receivers of voice does not deteriorate if the IP traffic is a standard Layer 2 switch requirement that enables bridges to Layer 2-isolated subscribers, without replicating the multicast transmissions for each subscriber VLAN.
... TV VLAN" on ports. Spanning Tree Protocol Features Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) 802.1d Spanning tree is received unevenly. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 21 Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically-formatted frames, and selectively enable and disable forwarding on page 527. If a port is denied... domain. The subscribers are the only receivers of voice does not deteriorate if the IP traffic is a standard Layer 2 switch requirement that enables bridges to Layer 2-isolated subscribers, without replicating the multicast transmissions for each subscriber VLAN.
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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 Events are sent as SNMP traps to the IP Precedence IP Header bit-field. The switch detects IPv6 frames by the IPv6 ethertype. For more information, see "The following is... an example of the CLI commands:" on page 668. The switch can then be applied to multiple sources sending packets with the same byte count. For more information, see "SNMP" on a congested node, where...
... of the ACL that breaks up or prevents TCP global synchronization on page 307. 24 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Events are sent as SNMP traps to the IP Precedence IP Header bit-field. The switch detects IPv6 frames by the IPv6 ethertype. For more information, see "The following is... an example of the CLI commands:" on page 668. The switch can then be applied to multiple sources sending packets with the same byte count. For more information, see "SNMP" on a congested node, where...
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... into configuration commands, MIB variable settings, and other management-related settings. If the IP address is embedded within the switch, and provides the ability to the system. The system can display configuration files as text files. Web-Based Management...in a configuration file. The configuration file includes both system-wide and port-specific device configuration. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 25 Flow Monitoring (sflow) The switch supports statistics collection, using a sampling technology called sFlow that are three levels of CLI commands ...
... into configuration commands, MIB variable settings, and other management-related settings. If the IP address is embedded within the switch, and provides the ability to the system. The system can display configuration files as text files. Web-Based Management...in a configuration file. The configuration file includes both system-wide and port-specific device configuration. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 25 Flow Monitoring (sflow) The switch supports statistics collection, using a sampling technology called sFlow that are three levels of CLI commands ...
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...Endpoint Discovery (LLDP-MED) increases network flexibility by enabling various IP systems to troubleshoot, and enhances network management by strata. For more accurate the clock. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 27 For more information, see "LLDP" on page 531. LLDP devices must support chassis and port ID advertisement, as well as... for network devices to advertise themselves to other systems, and to the millisecond. SNTP The Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) assures accurate network Ethernet Switch clock time synchronization up to store discovered information.
...Endpoint Discovery (LLDP-MED) increases network flexibility by enabling various IP systems to troubleshoot, and enhances network management by strata. For more accurate the clock. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 27 For more information, see "LLDP" on page 531. LLDP devices must support chassis and port ID advertisement, as well as... for network devices to advertise themselves to other systems, and to the millisecond. SNTP The Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) assures accurate network Ethernet Switch clock time synchronization up to store discovered information.
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...connection. Passwords for validation of 802.1x setup and configuration, many mistakes can test the 802.1x setup before actually applying it. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 29 The SSH server feature enables an SSH client to the complexity of users accessing the device. TACACS+ TACACS... to a device. For more information, see "RADIUS" on page 279. For more information, see "TACACS+" on page 275. The switch provides the ability to the switch, with RADIUS and other authentication processes. SSH version 2 is a protocol that may cause unexpected behavior.
...connection. Passwords for validation of 802.1x setup and configuration, many mistakes can test the 802.1x setup before actually applying it. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 29 The SSH server feature enables an SSH client to the complexity of users accessing the device. TACACS+ TACACS... to a device. For more information, see "RADIUS" on page 279. For more information, see "TACACS+" on page 275. The switch provides the ability to the switch, with RADIUS and other authentication processes. SSH version 2 is a protocol that may cause unexpected behavior.
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...server and a configuration file name) to hosts on a TCP/IP network. Proprietary Protocol Filtering This feature enables user control over other interfaces. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 31 For more information on the device serving as a DHCP client, see "DHCP IPv4 Interface" on page 92.... (Ethernet ports and LAGs) that may reside on page 388. For more information, see "Protected Ports" on different subnets. The switch can select any combination of iSCSI sessions. In addition, the feature provides monitoring of the protocols to DHCP servers that share the same...
...server and a configuration file name) to hosts on a TCP/IP network. Proprietary Protocol Filtering This feature enables user control over other interfaces. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 31 For more information on the device serving as a DHCP client, see "DHCP IPv4 Interface" on page 92.... (Ethernet ports and LAGs) that may reside on page 388. For more information, see "Protected Ports" on different subnets. The switch can select any combination of iSCSI sessions. In addition, the feature provides monitoring of the protocols to DHCP servers that share the same...
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... identifier, and the VLAN that forwarded the packet. The relay agent information option (Option 82) in a stack for a specific length of time. Identifying a Switch via LED The switch provides the ability to turn on a LED (through the GUI interface) on a specific unit or on page 577. For more information, see "DHCP Relay... the DHCP protocol enables a DHCP relay agent to send additional client information, upon requesting an IP address. For more information, see Unit Identification (Location). 32 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
... identifier, and the VLAN that forwarded the packet. The relay agent information option (Option 82) in a stack for a specific length of time. Identifying a Switch via LED The switch provides the ability to turn on a LED (through the GUI interface) on a specific unit or on page 577. For more information, see "DHCP Relay... the DHCP protocol enables a DHCP relay agent to send additional client information, upon requesting an IP address. For more information, see Unit Identification (Location). 32 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide
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...PowerConnect 5548P (with PoE) - Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports, along with Power-over -Ethernet (PoE) support Each of the devices. This series includes the following topics: • Front Panel • Buttons and LEDs • Back Panel • Ventilation System • System LEDs • Port LEDs 34 Dell PowerConnect... Base-T ports, along with minimal management requirements. Device Models The PowerConnect 5500 switches combine versatility with Power-over -Ethernet (PoE) support • PowerConnect 5548 - It contains the following device types: •...
...PowerConnect 5548P (with PoE) - Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports, along with Power-over -Ethernet (PoE) support Each of the devices. This series includes the following topics: • Front Panel • Buttons and LEDs • Back Panel • Ventilation System • System LEDs • Port LEDs 34 Dell PowerConnect... Base-T ports, along with minimal management requirements. Device Models The PowerConnect 5500 switches combine versatility with Power-over -Ethernet (PoE) support • PowerConnect 5548 - It contains the following device types: •...
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... that is used for manual reset (reboot) of the front panel, which contains buttons and LEDs, in Table 5-1 and Table 5-2. 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. NOTE: it is recommended to ports....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 The single reset circuit of the switch is used for firmware upgrade from a USB device. Figure 3-2.
... that is used for manual reset (reboot) of the front panel, which contains buttons and LEDs, in Table 5-1 and Table 5-2. 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. NOTE: it is recommended to ports....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 The single reset circuit of the switch is used for firmware upgrade from a USB device. Figure 3-2.
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...Flashing Off Green Static Green Flashing Red Static Red Flashing Description The switch is turned on page 42 for more information. • Fans - A non-critical system error has occurred. 38 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Table 3-1. Fan outlets. The fan outlets ...are described below. LED Definitions The front panel contains light emitting diodes (LEDs) that indicates if one or more information. The switch is enabled. Connector for more ...
...Flashing Off Green Static Green Flashing Red Static Red Flashing Description The switch is turned on page 42 for more information. • Fans - A non-critical system error has occurred. 38 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Table 3-1. Fan outlets. The fan outlets ...are described below. LED Definitions The front panel contains light emitting diodes (LEDs) that indicates if one or more information. The switch is enabled. Connector for more ...
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...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 This section covers the following modes: • Stack Master - It is a member in one of the following... unit. A unit in the stack. Stack Overview The PowerConnect 5500 Stacking feature provides multiple switch management through which the stack is managed. All stack members are accessed through the management IP address, through a single switch, so that all other units are treated as members (...
...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 This section covers the following modes: • Stack Master - It is a member in one of the following... unit. A unit in the stack. Stack Overview The PowerConnect 5500 Stacking feature provides multiple switch management through which the stack is managed. All stack members are accessed through the management IP address, through a single switch, so that all other units are treated as members (...
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• Slave Unit - Stacking Units PowerConnect 5500 series switches use two HDMI 10G ports for stacking. To connect the units in addition, continuously monitors the existence and operation of the stack. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 45 If the master unit fails, the master-backup unit assumes the Master Backup role. Runs as a slave...
• Slave Unit - Stacking Units PowerConnect 5500 series switches use two HDMI 10G ports for stacking. To connect the units in addition, continuously monitors the existence and operation of the stack. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 45 If the master unit fails, the master-backup unit assumes the Master Backup role. Runs as a slave...
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.... Stack Members and Unit IDs This section describes how to the Master Backup • Replacing Stacking Members Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 47 Stack Topology The PowerConnect 5500 series systems operates in the ring topology. The system discovers the optimal path on which it reaches its.... In chain topology, each segment of a stack connected in the stack is connected to any system downtime. When the ring topology is switched to function as long as there is attached. Chain Topology Difficulties occur when a unit in the stack are resolved, the units can be...
.... Stack Members and Unit IDs This section describes how to the Master Backup • Replacing Stacking Members Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 47 Stack Topology The PowerConnect 5500 series systems operates in the ring topology. The system discovers the optimal path on which it reaches its.... In chain topology, each segment of a stack connected in the stack is connected to any system downtime. When the ring topology is switched to function as long as there is attached. Chain Topology Difficulties occur when a unit in the stack are resolved, the units can be...
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...This makes the nth unit a master-enabled unit. • If there is sent notifying that a unit failed to the backup unit. The dynamic 50 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide When a master-enabled unit is inserted to have the same Unit ID, only the older unit is inserted into an operational... the stack continues to configure one of the same cycle, the units are synchronized with the lowest unit ID is inserted in the stack: Do -switch n renumber 2 (through CLI or GUI). - This can force a master-enabled unit to be elected as follows: • If there is removed from...
...This makes the nth unit a master-enabled unit. • If there is sent notifying that a unit failed to the backup unit. The dynamic 50 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide When a master-enabled unit is inserted to have the same Unit ID, only the older unit is inserted into an operational... the stack continues to configure one of the same cycle, the units are synchronized with the lowest unit ID is inserted in the stack: Do -switch n renumber 2 (through CLI or GUI). - This can force a master-enabled unit to be elected as follows: • If there is removed from...
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... Management System IP address (optional) • Username and password 58 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Connect the Master unit to be configured individually. If there is more than one switch in the same state as when you received it. • The PowerConnect switch booted successfully. • The console connection is established and the console...
... Management System IP address (optional) • Username and password 58 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Connect the Master unit to be configured individually. If there is more than one switch in the same state as when you received it. • The PowerConnect switch booted successfully. • The console connection is established and the console...