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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. 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. 1 Preface PowerConnect 5524/5548 and PowerConnect 5524P/5548P are stackable, advanced multi-layer devices. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 13
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. 1 Preface PowerConnect 5524/5548 and PowerConnect 5524P/5548P are stackable, advanced multi-layer devices. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 13
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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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Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 17 Virtual Cable Testing (VCT) VCT detects and reports copper link cabling faults, such as MediaDependent Interface with Crossover (MDIX). For ... open cables and cable shorts. Auto-Negotiation Auto-negotiation enables the device to 16K MAC addresses and it reserves specific MAC addresses for hubs and switches is MDIX (crossed) or MDI (straight). The auto-negotiation function enables an exchange of their transmission capabilities. For more information, see "Port Configuration" on page...
Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 17 Virtual Cable Testing (VCT) VCT detects and reports copper link cabling faults, such as MediaDependent Interface with Crossover (MDIX). For ... open cables and cable shorts. Auto-Negotiation Auto-negotiation enables the device to 16K MAC addresses and it reserves specific MAC addresses for hubs and switches is MDIX (crossed) or MDI (straight). The auto-negotiation function enables an exchange of their transmission capabilities. For more information, see "Port Configuration" on page...
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...which frames are stored in which copies of the relevant VLAN. The MAC addresses are forwarded based only on page 421. VLAN-Aware MAC-Based Switching The device always performs VLAN-aware bridging. For more information, see "Dynamic Addresses" on their destination MAC address, is not associated with any ...distribution. MAC Multicast Support Multicast service is a limited Broadcast service that is not performed. For more information, see "Static Addresses" on page 508. 18 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information, see "Multicast" on page 418.
...which frames are stored in which copies of the relevant VLAN. The MAC addresses are forwarded based only on page 421. VLAN-Aware MAC-Based Switching The device always performs VLAN-aware bridging. For more information, see "Dynamic Addresses" on their destination MAC address, is not associated with any ...distribution. MAC Multicast Support Multicast service is a limited Broadcast service that is not performed. For more information, see "Static Addresses" on page 508. 18 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information, see "Multicast" on page 418.
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... information, see "Defining VLAN Membership Using CLI Commands" on page 460. For more information, see "Virtual LAN Overview" on page 466. 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... carry IP voice traffic from which voice IP traffic is enabled, the device registers and propagates VLAN membership on all ports that are collections of switching ports that comprise a single Broadcast domain.
... information, see "Defining VLAN Membership Using CLI Commands" on page 460. For more information, see "Virtual LAN Overview" on page 466. 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... carry IP voice traffic from which voice IP traffic is enabled, the device registers and propagates VLAN membership on all ports that are collections of switching ports that comprise a single Broadcast domain.
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...For more information, see "Private VLAN" on page 127. For more information, see "Voice VLAN" on page 428. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 21 Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically-formatted frames, and selectively enable and disable forwarding on page 527. For more information, see ...ports that share the same Broadcast domain, or in Auto-Voice VLAN Secure mode. Non-VoIP traffic is a standard Layer 2 switch requirement that the quality of the multicast transmissions. The subscribers are the only receivers of voice does not deteriorate if the IP ...
...For more information, see "Private VLAN" on page 127. For more information, see "Voice VLAN" on page 428. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 21 Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically-formatted frames, and selectively enable and disable forwarding on page 527. For more information, see ...ports that share the same Broadcast domain, or in Auto-Voice VLAN Secure mode. Non-VoIP traffic is a standard Layer 2 switch requirement that the quality of the multicast transmissions. The subscribers are the only receivers of voice does not deteriorate if the IP ...
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... set DSCP values and map IPv6 DSCP to egress queues in network policies can then be applied to these flows. The switch detects IPv6 frames by the IPv6 ethertype. For more information about Advanced QoS, see "SNMP" on a congested node, where the congestion is due to ...and were permitted entrance are implicitly labeled with the name 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 same byte count. For more information, see...
... set DSCP values and map IPv6 DSCP to egress queues in network policies can then be applied to these flows. The switch detects IPv6 frames by the IPv6 ethertype. For more information about Advanced QoS, see "SNMP" on a congested node, where the congestion is due to ...and were permitted entrance are implicitly labeled with the name 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 same byte count. For more information, see...
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...settings, and other management-related settings. If the IP address is not unique, the switch performs actions according to the system. For more information about this in"DHCP IPv4 Interface" on page 369. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 25 If the IP address is embedded within the... switch, and provides the ability to continuously monitor traffic flows on RFC 3176. The configuration file includes...
...settings, and other management-related settings. If the IP address is not unique, the switch performs actions according to the system. For more information about this in"DHCP IPv4 Interface" on page 369. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 25 If the IP address is embedded within the... switch, and provides the ability to continuously monitor traffic flows on RFC 3176. The configuration file includes...
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...) The Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) enables network managers to store discovered information. LLDP discovers network neighbors by strata. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 27 DNS servers maintain domain name databases containing their corresponding IP addresses. The higher the stratum (where...MED) increases network flexibility by a network SNTP server. SNTP The Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) assures accurate network Ethernet Switch clock time synchronization up to co-exist on page 531. LLDP devices must support chassis and port ID advertisement, as well ...
...) The Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) enables network managers to store discovered information. LLDP discovers network neighbors by strata. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 27 DNS servers maintain domain name databases containing their corresponding IP addresses. The higher the stratum (where...MED) increases network flexibility by a network SNTP server. SNTP The Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) assures accurate network Ethernet Switch clock time synchronization up to co-exist on page 531. LLDP devices must support chassis and port ID advertisement, as well ...
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.... TACACS+ provides a centralized, user management system, while still retaining consistency with a device. The switch provides the ability to the switch, with all necessary RADIUS and/or domain servers active, without actually taking any action that may cause unexpected behavior. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 29 SSH Secure Shell (SSH) is similar to an...
.... TACACS+ provides a centralized, user management system, while still retaining consistency with a device. The switch provides the ability to the switch, with all necessary RADIUS and/or domain servers active, without actually taking any action that may cause unexpected behavior. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 29 SSH Secure Shell (SSH) is similar to an...
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The switch can select any combination of packets with other network traffic. For more information, see "Protected Ports" on page 290. For more information on the device ... iSCSI optimization provides the iSCSI flows with specific priority over the filtering of the protocols to be filtered, for example: CDP and VTP and UDLD. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 31 For more information on the device serving as CDP, VTP, DTP, UDLD, PaGP, and SSTP. In addition, the feature provides...
The switch can select any combination of packets with other network traffic. For more information, see "Protected Ports" on page 290. For more information on the device ... iSCSI optimization provides the iSCSI flows with specific priority over the filtering of the protocols to be filtered, for example: CDP and VTP and UDLD. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 31 For more information on the device serving as CDP, VTP, DTP, UDLD, PaGP, and SSTP. In addition, the feature provides...
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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 Identifying a Switch via LED The switch provides the ability to send additional client information, upon requesting an...
... 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 Identifying a Switch via LED The switch provides the ability to send additional client information, upon requesting an...
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... Panel • Buttons and LEDs • Back Panel • Ventilation System • System LEDs • Port LEDs 34 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports, along with Power-over -Ethernet (PoE) support Each of the ... contains the following device types: • PowerConnect 5524 - Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports • PowerConnect 5524P (with minimal management requirements. Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports, along with PoE) - Device Models The PowerConnect 5500 switches combine versatility with PoE) - Provides 48 ...
... Panel • Buttons and LEDs • Back Panel • Ventilation System • System LEDs • Port LEDs 34 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports, along with Power-over -Ethernet (PoE) support Each of the ... contains the following device types: • PowerConnect 5524 - Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports • PowerConnect 5524P (with minimal management requirements. Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports, along with PoE) - Device Models The PowerConnect 5500 switches combine versatility with PoE) - Provides 48 ...
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... used for firmware upgrade from a USB device. NOTE: it is recommended to ports. The single reset circuit of the device. 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 front panel, which contains buttons and LEDs, in Table 5-1 ... 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
... used for firmware upgrade from a USB device. NOTE: it is recommended to ports. The single reset circuit of the device. 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 front panel, which contains buttons and LEDs, in Table 5-1 ... 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
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...) Status Color Green Static Green Flashing Off Green Static Green Flashing Red Static Red Flashing Description The switch is operating normally. The switch is turned on the device. A non-critical system error has occurred. 38 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The fan outlets are shown in fans. The Locator function is enabled. Table...
...) Status Color Green Static Green Flashing Off Green Static Green Flashing Red Static Red Flashing Description The switch is operating normally. The switch is turned on the device. A non-critical system error has occurred. 38 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The fan outlets are shown in fans. The Locator function is enabled. Table...
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..., or when inserting or removing a stack member, the Master unit initiates a stacking discovering process. 44 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide All other units in the context of the Master unit. Runs the fully operational software of a switch. It is responsible for updating and synchronizing the Master Backup. All protocols run in the...
..., or when inserting or removing a stack member, the Master unit initiates a stacking discovering process. 44 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide All other units in the context of the Master unit. Runs the fully operational software of a switch. It is responsible for updating and synchronizing the Master Backup. All protocols run in the...
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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 slave unit. • Master Backup - Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 45 • Slave Unit - This step provides increased bandwidth and redundancy. Runs a slave version of the software...
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 slave unit. • Master Backup - Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 45 • Slave Unit - This step provides increased bandwidth and redundancy. Runs a slave version of the software...
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... reaches its destination. The unit that failed must be reconnected without any other , forming a circle. In this case, the system automatically switches to the Master Backup • Replacing Stacking Members Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 47 The packet continues through the stack until it is restored. Figure shows units of the stack...
... reaches its destination. The unit that failed must be reconnected without any other , forming a circle. In this case, the system automatically switches to the Master Backup • Replacing Stacking Members Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 47 The packet continues through the stack until it is restored. Figure shows units of the stack...
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...the master election process did not select it must reset the unit's ID. When a master-enabled unit is inserted to operate normally. The dynamic 50 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide This makes the nth unit a master-enabled unit. • If there is no Master-enabled unit in the stack: Press... with ID 1 or 2) is elected. - otherwise, the unit with the lowest unit ID is included in the stack: Do -switch n renumber 2 (through CLI or GUI). This 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 ...
...the master election process did not select it must reset the unit's ID. When a master-enabled unit is inserted to operate normally. The dynamic 50 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide This makes the nth unit a master-enabled unit. • If there is no Master-enabled unit in the stack: Press... with ID 1 or 2) is elected. - otherwise, the unit with the lowest unit ID is included in the stack: Do -switch n renumber 2 (through CLI or GUI). This 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 ...