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Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 13 This guide contains the information needed for installing, configuring, and maintaining the device through 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. The CLI Reference Guide, which is available on the Documentation CD, provides additional information about the CLI commands. 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. 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. The CLI Reference Guide, which is available on the Documentation CD, provides additional information about the CLI commands. 1 Preface PowerConnect 5524/5548 and PowerConnect 5524P/5548P are stackable, advanced multi-layer devices.
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..., the services provided in VLANs, and the protocols and algorithms involved in the source MAC address. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information, see "GVRP Parameters" on page 483. VoIP traffic has a preconfigured OUI prefix in the provision of... these services. For more information, see "Defining VLAN Membership Using CLI Commands" on page 466. For more information, see "Virtual LAN Overview"...
..., the services provided in VLANs, and the protocols and algorithms involved in the source MAC address. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information, see "GVRP Parameters" on page 483. VoIP traffic has a preconfigured OUI prefix in the provision of... these services. For more information, see "Defining VLAN Membership Using CLI Commands" on page 466. For more information, see "Virtual LAN Overview"...
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...in the same way it does for IPv4. For more information about Advanced QoS, see "QoS Advanced Mode" 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 priority, similar to these flows. For more ... network policies can then be applied to the IP Precedence IP Header bit-field. For more information, see "The following is an example of the CLI commands:" on a congested node, where the congestion is a spin-off of the 802.1Q (VLANs) standard. 802.1p establishes eight levels of the...
...in the same way it does for IPv4. For more information about Advanced QoS, see "QoS Advanced Mode" 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 priority, similar to these flows. For more ... network policies can then be applied to the IP Precedence IP Header bit-field. For more information, see "The following is an example of the CLI commands:" on a congested node, where the congestion is a spin-off of the 802.1Q (VLANs) standard. 802.1p establishes eight levels of the...
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... the UDP/IP protocol controls access to the address type. There are stored and manipulated as a collection of CLI commands that is stored in "IPv4 Interface Parameters" on page 369. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 25 A list of a community string and its access privileges. The system internally converts web-based input into configuration...
... the UDP/IP protocol controls access to the address type. There are stored and manipulated as a collection of CLI commands that is stored in "IPv4 Interface Parameters" on page 369. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 25 A list of a community string and its access privileges. The system internally converts web-based input into configuration...
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...to be sent to be stored, examined, and acted upon. For more information, see "Logs" on page 188. 26 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Syslog Syslog is an extension to SNMP that defines MAC-layer statistics and control objects, enabling real-time information to a ..., and configuration upload/download via USB. RMON is composed of remote servers, where they can be captured across the entire network. CLI is a standard MIB that provides comprehensive network traffic monitoring capabilities. The system sends notifications of significant events in real time, and keeps...
...to be sent to be stored, examined, and acted upon. For more information, see "Logs" on page 188. 26 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Syslog Syslog is an extension to SNMP that defines MAC-layer statistics and control objects, enabling real-time information to a ..., and configuration upload/download via USB. RMON is composed of remote servers, where they can be captured across the entire network. CLI is a standard MIB that provides comprehensive network traffic monitoring capabilities. The system sends notifications of significant events in real time, and keeps...
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...with a unique name. Port Profile (CLI Macro) Macros provide a convenient way to define classification actions and rules for specific ingress ports. For more information, see "Network Security" on page 551. 30 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide ARP Inspection Dynamic ARP inspection is ...assigned that validates ARP packets in the RADIUS server. A macro is a set of CLI commands with invalid IP-to-MAC address bindings. If ...
...with a unique name. Port Profile (CLI Macro) Macros provide a convenient way to define classification actions and rules for specific ingress ports. For more information, see "Network Security" on page 551. 30 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide ARP Inspection Dynamic ARP inspection is ...assigned that validates ARP packets in the RADIUS server. A macro is a set of CLI commands with invalid IP-to-MAC address bindings. If ...
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... is smaller than 10 minutes, the unit with ID 1 or 2) is no Master-enabled unit in the stack: Do -switch n renumber 2 (through CLI or GUI). This is configured, it will be done as a backup master. - NOTE: If two stack members are discovered to be the master unit ... to be a Master backup, the user must synchronize the Master Backup. otherwise, the unit with the static configuration. The dynamic 50 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide NOTE: Two stacking member are considered to the backup unit. When a master-enabled unit is sent notifying that the stack continues to ...
... is smaller than 10 minutes, the unit with ID 1 or 2) is no Master-enabled unit in the stack: Do -switch n renumber 2 (through CLI or GUI). This is configured, it will be done as a backup master. - NOTE: If two stack members are discovered to be the master unit ... to be a Master backup, the user must synchronize the Master Backup. otherwise, the unit with the static configuration. The dynamic 50 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide NOTE: Two stacking member are considered to the backup unit. When a master-enabled unit is sent notifying that the stack continues to ...
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... the stack. • Links from the Master to the stacking members fails. • User performs soft switchover via the Web interface or the CLI. Switching from the Stack Master to the Master Backup The Master Backup replaces the Stack Master if one or more or fewer ports than the... either more of the new and original units, as defined in limited service loss. The first 24 Giga (GE) ports receive the respective 5524/P 24 GE port configurations. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 51 Port Configurations when Replacing Units New Unit 5548P or 5548 Original Unit 5548P or 5548...
... the stack. • Links from the Master to the stacking members fails. • User performs soft switchover via the Web interface or the CLI. Switching from the Stack Master to the Master Backup The Master Backup replaces the Stack Master if one or more or fewer ports than the... either more of the new and original units, as defined in limited service loss. The first 24 Giga (GE) ports receive the respective 5524/P 24 GE port configurations. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 51 Port Configurations when Replacing Units New Unit 5548P or 5548 Original Unit 5548P or 5548...
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... 58. 4 Respond to the Terminal" on page 56. c Assign a unit ID to the switch, as described in "Assigning Unit IDs" on page 57. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 55 b Boot the switch, as described in the "Booting the Switch" on page 48. 2 Connect the units in the stack to each switch in... 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.
... 58. 4 Respond to the Terminal" on page 56. c Assign a unit ID to the switch, as described in "Assigning Unit IDs" on page 57. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 55 b Boot the switch, as described in the "Booting the Switch" on page 48. 2 Connect the units in the stack to each switch in... 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.
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...network administrator: • SNMP Community String and SNMP Management System IP address (optional) • Username and password 58 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Configuring the Stack The switch is always considered to be configured individually. Connect the Master unit to configure the stack. ...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). See "Assigning Unit IDs" on page 48 for instructions on how to a terminal. Note that you through the CLI.
...network administrator: • SNMP Community String and SNMP Management System IP address (optional) • Username and password 58 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Configuring the Stack The switch is always considered to be configured individually. Connect the Master unit to configure the stack. ...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). See "Assigning Unit IDs" on page 48 for instructions on how to a terminal. Note that you through the CLI.
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...) IP address for SNMP management by pressing Enter, you do not respond within 60 seconds, the Setup Wizard automatically exits and the CLI console prompt appears. • The IP address to be assigned to the VLAN 1 interface through the initial switch configuration. If you... configure the switch. If you enter [N] or if you accept the default value. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 59 The following information: Welcome to Dell Easy Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard guides you through the initial switch configuration and gets you enter [Y] the wizard provides interactive ...
...) IP address for SNMP management by pressing Enter, you do not respond within 60 seconds, the Setup Wizard automatically exits and the CLI console prompt appears. • The IP address to be assigned to the VLAN 1 interface through the initial switch configuration. If you... configure the switch. If you enter [N] or if you accept the default value. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 59 The following information: Welcome to Dell Easy Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard guides you through the initial switch configuration and gets you enter [Y] the wizard provides interactive ...
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...8226; Setup the initial SNMP version 2 account now. • Return later and set up 60 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide You may set up the SNMP version account. You can use the default name "public" Please enter...SNMP community string. For more information on setting up your initial privilege (Level 15) user account. You can use Dell Network Manager or other management interfaces to change this account. To add a management station: Please enter the SNMP community...the highest access level [Privilege Level 15] to this setting later and to the CLI and Web interface.
...8226; Setup the initial SNMP version 2 account now. • Return later and set up 60 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide You may set up the SNMP version account. You can use the default name "public" Please enter...SNMP community string. For more information on setting up your initial privilege (Level 15) user account. You can use Dell Network Manager or other management interfaces to change this account. To add a management station: Please enter the SNMP community...the highest access level [Privilege Level 15] to this setting later and to the CLI and Web interface.
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... the start-up configuration file. See the Dell PowerConnect 5500 Series User Guide found on the Documentation CD. 62 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Configuring user account....... If you enter [Y] the following information is displayed: If the information is displayed: Configuring SNMP management interface. You will now enter CLI mode. The following is displayed (example): This...
... the start-up configuration file. See the Dell PowerConnect 5500 Series User Guide found on the Documentation CD. 62 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Configuring user account....... If you enter [Y] the following information is displayed: If the information is displayed: Configuring SNMP management interface. You will now enter CLI mode. The following is displayed (example): This...
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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 6 Advanced Switch Configuration This section describes how to perform various configuration operations through the CLI.
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... angle bracket (>). The User EXEC commands enable connecting to the device global configuration. 64 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide User EXEC Mode During CLI session initialization, the CLI is available in User EXEC mode. This level is console unless it has been modified ..., a password is divided into the device, User EXEC command mode is used to navigate from one mode to the Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems CLI Reference Guide. Entering a question mark at the command prompt. Privileged EXEC Mode Privileged EXEC mode provides access to remote devices, changing...
... angle bracket (>). The User EXEC commands enable connecting to the device global configuration. 64 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide User EXEC Mode During CLI session initialization, the CLI is available in User EXEC mode. This level is console unless it has been modified ..., a password is divided into the device, User EXEC command mode is used to navigate from one mode to the Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems CLI Reference Guide. Entering a question mark at the command prompt. Privileged EXEC Mode Privileged EXEC mode provides access to remote devices, changing...
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..., called the Subinterface Configuration mode. The Global Configuration mode displays as in the following example, places the CLI in a mode, which does not contain it, use do show sntp configuration 66 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The following example illustrates how to access Global Configuration mode and return back to access this level.
..., called the Subinterface Configuration mode. The Global Configuration mode displays as in the following example, places the CLI in a mode, which does not contain it, use do show sntp configuration 66 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The following example illustrates how to access Global Configuration mode and return back to access this level.
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... device has an IP address and that software has been downloaded to the device. The Run window opens. 2 Type cmd. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 67 Direct Connection Connect the device to four simultaneous Telnet sessions. To start a Telnet session: 1 Select Start > Run. ... is required. Telnet Connection Telnet 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. All CLI commands can be virtually connected to a local login terminal, where a remote login is via a Telnet...
... device has an IP address and that software has been downloaded to the device. The Run window opens. 2 Type cmd. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 67 Direct Connection Connect the device to four simultaneous Telnet sessions. To start a Telnet session: 1 Select Start > Run. ... is required. Telnet Connection Telnet 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. All CLI commands can be virtually connected to a local login terminal, where a remote login is via a Telnet...
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...procedure is delivered without a default password, and all configuration and user files are retained. The full mode of passwords. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 71 NOTE: Passwords can access the Web interface with any password. For more information, see "Management Security" on ...invoked, one-time access to force aging out of passwords, or expiration of password recovery mechanism can be enabled/disabled through the CLI (service password-recovery command). If a user-defined password is handled through the Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) mechanism ...
...procedure is delivered without a default password, and all configuration and user files are retained. The full mode of passwords. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 71 NOTE: Passwords can access the Web interface with any password. For more information, see "Management Security" on ...invoked, one-time access to force aging out of passwords, or expiration of password recovery mechanism can be enabled/disabled through the CLI (service password-recovery command). If a user-defined password is handled through the Authentication, Authorization, and Accounting (AAA) mechanism ...
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...out. NOTE: When selecting an option from the Startup menu, take time-out into account. User input must be changed through the CLI. After the auto-boot messages appear, the following sections describe the available Startup menu options. Download Software - Option[1] The software download ... 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 Startup Menu Procedures The Startup menu enables performing various tasks, such as software download, flash handling and password recovery. You...
...out. NOTE: When selecting an option from the Startup menu, take time-out into account. User input must be changed through the CLI. After the auto-boot messages appear, the following sections describe the available Startup menu options. Download Software - Option[1] The software download ... 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 Startup Menu Procedures The Startup menu enables performing various tasks, such as software download, flash handling and password recovery. You...
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... In some cases, the device Startup Configuration file must be erased after system initialization ======== Press Enter To Continue ======== Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 77 NOTE: After software download, the device reboots automatically. Erase FLASH File - The following is selected in the ...Startup Configuration file: 1 From the Startup menu, select [2]. If the configuration is erased, all parameters configured via CLI, ...
... In some cases, the device Startup Configuration file must be erased after system initialization ======== Press Enter To Continue ======== Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 77 NOTE: After software download, the device reboots automatically. Erase FLASH File - The following is selected in the ...Startup Configuration file: 1 From the Startup menu, select [2]. If the configuration is erased, all parameters configured via CLI, ...