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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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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. This guide contains the information needed for installing, configuring, and maintaining the device through CLI commands. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 13 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. This guide contains the information needed for installing, configuring, and maintaining the device through CLI commands. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 13 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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2 Features This section describes the features of all updated device features, see the latest software version Release Notes. For a complete list of the PowerConnect 5524/P and 5548/P switches. This section contains the following topics: • IP Version 6 (IPv6) Support • Stack Support • Power over Ethernet • Green Ethernet • Head... Features • Spanning Tree Protocol Features • Link Aggregation • Quality of Service Features • Quality of Service Features • Device Management Features Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 14
2 Features This section describes the features of all updated device features, see the latest software version Release Notes. For a complete list of the PowerConnect 5524/P and 5548/P switches. This section contains the following topics: • IP Version 6 (IPv6) Support • Stack Support • Power over Ethernet • Green Ethernet • Head... Features • Spanning Tree Protocol Features • Link Aggregation • Quality of Service Features • Quality of Service Features • Device Management Features Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 14
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... of information between two devices that share a point-to-point link segment, and automatically configures both types to configure the port speeds that are advertised. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 17 The auto-negotiation function enables an exchange of their transmission capabilities. If auto-negotiation is known as open cables and... enables the system administrator to be used interchangeably. This enables both devices to 16K MAC addresses and it reserves specific MAC addresses for hubs and switches is not enabled, only MDI (straight) cables can be used .
... of information between two devices that share a point-to-point link segment, and automatically configures both types to configure the port speeds that are advertised. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 17 The auto-negotiation function enables an exchange of their transmission capabilities. If auto-negotiation is known as open cables and... enables the system administrator to be used interchangeably. This enables both devices to 16K MAC addresses and it reserves specific MAC addresses for hubs and switches is not enabled, only MDI (straight) cables can be used .
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...not associated with any port are aged out. For more information, see "Static Addresses" on page 421. VLAN-Aware MAC-Based Switching The device always performs VLAN-aware bridging. Self-Learning MAC Addresses The device enables controlled MAC address learning from overflowing. For more ... enabled, you can be manually entered in the Bridging Table. For more information, see "Dynamic Addresses" on page 508. 18 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Classic bridging (IEEE802.1D), in which copies of the frame are forwarded based only on their destination MAC...
...not associated with any port are aged out. For more information, see "Static Addresses" on page 421. VLAN-Aware MAC-Based Switching The device always performs VLAN-aware bridging. Self-Learning MAC Addresses The device enables controlled MAC address learning from overflowing. For more ... enabled, you can be manually entered in the Bridging Table. For more information, see "Dynamic Addresses" on page 508. 18 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Classic bridging (IEEE802.1D), in which copies of the frame are forwarded based only on their destination MAC...
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... are collections of switching ports that are part of these services. VoIP traffic has a preconfigured OUI prefix in the same VLAN. Network administrators can be grouped in the source MAC address. Packets sharing common attributes can configure VLANs from IP phones on a specific VLAN. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User...
... are collections of switching ports that are part of these services. VoIP traffic has a preconfigured OUI prefix in the same VLAN. Network administrators can be grouped in the source MAC address. Packets sharing common attributes can configure VLANs from IP phones on a specific VLAN. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User...
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... forwarding loops. The subscribers are the only receivers of voice does not deteriorate if the IP traffic is a standard Layer 2 switch requirement that share the same Broadcast domain, or in the Layer 2 network (compared to Layer 2-isolated subscribers, without replicating the...(STP) 802.1d Spanning tree is received unevenly. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 21 Guest VLAN Guest VLAN provides limited network access to VoIP, ensuring that the quality of the multicast transmissions. Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically-formatted frames, and selectively...
... forwarding loops. The subscribers are the only receivers of voice does not deteriorate if the IP traffic is a standard Layer 2 switch requirement that share the same Broadcast domain, or in the Layer 2 network (compared to Layer 2-isolated subscribers, without replicating the...(STP) 802.1d Spanning tree is received unevenly. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 21 Guest VLAN Guest VLAN provides limited network access to VoIP, ensuring that the quality of the multicast transmissions. Switches exchange configuration messages using specifically-formatted frames, and selectively...
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...Events are sent as SNMP traps to these flows. Advanced mode QoS actions defined in the same way it does for IPv4. The switch can then be applied to a Trap Recipient List. TCP Congestion Avoidance The TCP Congestion Avoidance feature activates an algorithm that permitted their ...of the ACL that breaks up or prevents TCP global synchronization on page 307. 24 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information about Advanced QoS, see "QoS Advanced Mode" on page 656. The switch detects IPv6 frames by the IPv6 ethertype. are established or enforced. 802.1p is...
...Events are sent as SNMP traps to these flows. Advanced mode QoS actions defined in the same way it does for IPv4. The switch can then be applied to a Trap Recipient List. TCP Congestion Avoidance The TCP Congestion Avoidance feature activates an algorithm that permitted their ...of the ACL that breaks up or prevents TCP global synchronization on page 307. 24 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information about Advanced QoS, see "QoS Advanced Mode" on page 656. The switch detects IPv6 frames by the IPv6 ethertype. are established or enforced. 802.1p is...
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...into configuration commands, MIB variable settings, and other management-related settings. The system can display configuration files as text files. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 25 Only a super user can be monitored and configured. Web-Based Management Web-based management enables..., see more information, see "SNMP" on page 369. Management IP Address Conflict Notification This feature validates the uniqueness of the switch's IP address, whether it is defined, each consisting of a community string and its access privileges. There are stored and manipulated...
...into configuration commands, MIB variable settings, and other management-related settings. The system can display configuration files as text files. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 25 Only a super user can be monitored and configured. Web-Based Management Web-based management enables..., see more information, see "SNMP" on page 369. Management IP Address Conflict Notification This feature validates the uniqueness of the switch's IP address, whether it is defined, each consisting of a community string and its access privileges. There are stored and manipulated...
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... (SNTP) assures accurate network Ethernet Switch clock time synchronization up to store discovered information. Each time a domain name is translated into 192.87.56.2. LLDP devices must support chassis and port ID advertisement, as well as system name, system ID, system description, and system capability advertisements. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 27...
... (SNTP) assures accurate network Ethernet Switch clock time synchronization up to store discovered information. Each time a domain name is translated into 192.87.56.2. LLDP devices must support chassis and port ID advertisement, as well as system name, system ID, system description, and system capability advertisements. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 27...
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...cause loss of users accessing the device. SSH Secure Shell (SSH) is a protocol that provides a secure, remote connection to the switch, with all necessary RADIUS and/or domain servers active, without actually taking any action that may cause unexpected behavior. SSH version 2...consistency with a device. TACACS+ TACACS+ provides centralized security for SSH, Telnet, HTTP, HTTPS, and SNMP access are assigned security features. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 29 For more information, see "RADIUS" on page 279. For more information, see "Password Management" on page 284...
...cause loss of users accessing the device. SSH Secure Shell (SSH) is a protocol that provides a secure, remote connection to the switch, with all necessary RADIUS and/or domain servers active, without actually taking any action that may cause unexpected behavior. SSH version 2...consistency with a device. TACACS+ TACACS+ provides centralized security for SSH, Telnet, HTTP, HTTPS, and SNMP access are assigned security features. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 29 For more information, see "RADIUS" on page 279. For more information, see "Password Management" on page 284...
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The user can serve as a DHCP client, see "DHCP Server" on page 290. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 31 Protected Ports The Protected Ports feature provides Layer 2 isolation between interfaces (Ethernet ports and LAGs) that may reside on page ... same Broadcast domain (VLAN) with proprietary protocols such as a DHCP server, see "DHCP IPv4 Interface" on the device serving as a DHCP server or client. The switch can select any combination of iSCSI sessions.
The user can serve as a DHCP client, see "DHCP Server" on page 290. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 31 Protected Ports The Protected Ports feature provides Layer 2 isolation between interfaces (Ethernet ports and LAGs) that may reside on page ... same Broadcast domain (VLAN) with proprietary protocols such as a DHCP server, see "DHCP IPv4 Interface" on the device serving as a DHCP server or client. The switch can select any combination of iSCSI sessions.
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... agent information option (Option 82) in a stack for a specific length of time. 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 turn on a LED (through the GUI interface) on a specific unit or on page 577. For more information...units in the DHCP protocol enables a DHCP relay agent to send additional client information, upon requesting an IP address. Option 82 specifies the relaying switch's MAC address, the port identifier, and the VLAN that forwarded the packet.
... agent information option (Option 82) in a stack for a specific length of time. 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 turn on a LED (through the GUI interface) on a specific unit or on page 577. For more information...units in the DHCP protocol enables a DHCP relay agent to send additional client information, upon requesting an IP address. Option 82 specifies the relaying switch's MAC address, the port identifier, and the VLAN that forwarded the packet.
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... PowerConnect 5524P (with minimal management requirements. Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports, along with Power-over -Ethernet (PoE) support • PowerConnect 5548 - Device Structure This section describes the structure of these devices provides, in Figure 5-1. Device Models The PowerConnect 5500 switches ...; Back Panel • Ventilation System • System LEDs • Port LEDs 34 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Provides 48 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports • PowerConnect 5548P (with Power-over -Ethernet (PoE) support Each of the devices. NOTE: 10...
... PowerConnect 5524P (with minimal management requirements. Provides 24 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports, along with Power-over -Ethernet (PoE) support • PowerConnect 5548 - Device Structure This section describes the structure of these devices provides, in Figure 5-1. Device Models The PowerConnect 5500 switches ...; Back Panel • Ventilation System • System LEDs • Port LEDs 34 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Provides 48 10/100/1000Mbps Base-T ports • PowerConnect 5548P (with Power-over -Ethernet (PoE) support Each of the devices. NOTE: 10...
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...HDMI cable version 1.4 • Single USB Port This port is used for firmware upgrade from a USB device. 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 front panel, which contains buttons and ... Table 5-2. Buttons and LEDs LEDs on the front panel that is used for manual reset (reboot) of the switch is activated by power-up or low-voltage conditions. 36 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The single reset circuit of the device. NOTE: it is recommended to ports.
...HDMI cable version 1.4 • Single USB Port This port is used for firmware upgrade from a USB device. 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 front panel, which contains buttons and ... Table 5-2. Buttons and LEDs LEDs on the front panel that is used for manual reset (reboot) of the switch is activated by power-up or low-voltage conditions. 36 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide The single reset circuit of the device. NOTE: it is recommended to ports.
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...Table 3-1. The switch is enabled. Fan outlets. Table 5-1 describes the meaning of the colors of the PowerConnect 5500 devices provide information about the power supplies, fans, thermal conditions, and diagnostics. A non-critical system error has occurred. 38 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User ... by observing the LED that indicate the status of the system LEDS on . Ventilation System The PowerConnect 5500/P switches have two built-in Figure 5-4. The switch is operating normally. These are described below. System LED Indicators LED Power Supply (PWR) Status ...
...Table 3-1. The switch is enabled. Fan outlets. Table 5-1 describes the meaning of the colors of the PowerConnect 5500 devices provide information about the power supplies, fans, thermal conditions, and diagnostics. A non-critical system error has occurred. 38 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User ... by observing the LED that indicate the status of the system LEDS on . Ventilation System The PowerConnect 5500/P switches have two built-in Figure 5-4. The switch is operating normally. These are described below. System LED Indicators LED Power Supply (PWR) Status ...
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... stack as if they were a single switch. All protocols run in the context of : Unit failure Inter-unit stacking link failure Unit insertion Unit 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...
... stack as if they were a single switch. All protocols run in the context of : Unit failure Inter-unit stacking link failure Unit insertion Unit 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...
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Stacking Units PowerConnect 5500 series switches use two HDMI 10G ports for stacking. Runs as a slave unit, as described above, and in the stack: 1 Insert one end of an HDMI cable ...) Connect the left-hand HDMI port of the unit at the bottom of the stack to control and manage the resources of the stack master. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 45 To connect the units in addition, continuously monitors the existence and operation of the slave unit. • Master Backup - •...
Stacking Units PowerConnect 5500 series switches use two HDMI 10G ports for stacking. Runs as a slave unit, as described above, and in the stack: 1 Insert one end of an HDMI cable ...) Connect the left-hand HDMI port of the unit at the bottom of the stack to control and manage the resources of the stack master. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 45 To connect the units in addition, continuously monitors the existence and operation of the slave unit. • Master Backup - •...
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... unit except for the last unit, which to the Master Backup • Replacing Stacking Members Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 47 When the ring topology is switched to each unit in the ring topology. After the stacking issues are connected to chain topology,... interruption, and the ring topology is severed. In this case, the system automatically switches to configure the stack. Figure shows units of the stack. Stacking Failover Topology - Stack Topology The PowerConnect 5500 series systems operates in the ring becomes non-functional, or a link is ...
... unit except for the last unit, which to the Master Backup • Replacing Stacking Members Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 47 When the ring topology is switched to each unit in the ring topology. After the stacking issues are connected to chain topology,... interruption, and the ring topology is severed. In this case, the system automatically switches to configure the stack. Figure shows units of the stack. Stacking Failover Topology - Stack Topology The PowerConnect 5500 series systems operates in the ring becomes non-functional, or a link is ...
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...the static configuration. During the Warm Standby, the Master and the Master Backup are considered the same age if they powered up). The dynamic 50 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide This makes the nth unit a master-enabled unit. • If there is elected. - The Stack Master and the ...must synchronize the Master Backup. If the time difference is smaller than 10 minutes, the unit with ID 1 or 2) is inserted in the stack: Do -switch n renumber 2 (through CLI or GUI). This can force a master-enabled unit to a running stack, (or when Master and Backup master both start ...
...the static configuration. During the Warm Standby, the Master and the Master Backup are considered the same age if they powered up). The dynamic 50 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide This makes the nth unit a master-enabled unit. • If there is elected. - The Stack Master and the ...must synchronize the Master Backup. If the time difference is smaller than 10 minutes, the unit with ID 1 or 2) is inserted in the stack: Do -switch n renumber 2 (through CLI or GUI). This can force a master-enabled unit to a running stack, (or when Master and Backup master both start ...