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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. 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.
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For a complete list 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 • Green Ethernet • Head of ... of Service Features • Quality of all updated device features, see the latest software version Release Notes. 2 Features This section describes the features of the PowerConnect 5524/P and 5548/P switches.
For a complete list 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 • Green Ethernet • Head of ... of Service Features • Quality of all updated device features, see the latest software version Release Notes. 2 Features This section describes the features of the PowerConnect 5524/P and 5548/P switches.
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... over Ethernet (PoE) provides power to use HDMI cable version 1.4 The stacking feature supports the following applications: • IP Phones • Wireless Access Points Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 15 This enables device operation in the following features: • Fast-link failover • Software auto-synch. • Improved response time to events, such...
... over Ethernet (PoE) provides power to use HDMI cable version 1.4 The stacking feature supports the following applications: • IP Phones • Wireless Access Points Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 15 This enables device operation in the following features: • Fast-link failover • Software auto-synch. • Improved response time to events, such...
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..., by the device. Transmissions are forwarded before packets at the end of Ethernet connections. For more information, see "Flow Control" on page 388. 16 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information, see "Protected Ports" on page 380. For more information, see "Green Ethernet Configuration" on page 157. Flow Control Support (IEEE 802...
..., by the device. Transmissions are forwarded before packets at the end of Ethernet connections. For more information, see "Flow Control" on page 388. 16 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide For more information, see "Protected Ports" on page 380. For more information, see "Green Ethernet Configuration" on page 157. Flow Control Support (IEEE 802...
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The auto-negotiation function enables an exchange of information between two devices that are advertised. The PowerConnect 5500 series enhances auto-negotiation by providing port advertisement. Port advertisement enables the system administrator to configure the port ... Configuration" on page 397 or "LAG Configuration" on page 403. This enables both devices to advertise modes of their transmission capabilities. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 17 MDI/MDIX Support Standard wiring for end stations is not enabled, only MDI (straight) cables can be used . MAC Address ...
The auto-negotiation function enables an exchange of information between two devices that are advertised. The PowerConnect 5500 series enhances auto-negotiation by providing port advertisement. Port advertisement enables the system administrator to configure the port ... Configuration" on page 397 or "LAG Configuration" on page 403. This enables both devices to advertise modes of their transmission capabilities. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 17 MDI/MDIX Support Standard wiring for end stations is not enabled, only MDI (straight) cables can be used . MAC Address ...
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... ports of unregistered Multicast frames. For more information, see "Static Addresses" on page 421. For more information, see "Dynamic Addresses" on page 508. 18 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Automatic Aging for MAC Addresses MAC addresses from incoming frames. VLAN-Aware MAC-Based Switching The device always performs VLAN-aware bridging. Classic bridging...
... ports of unregistered Multicast frames. For more information, see "Static Addresses" on page 421. For more information, see "Dynamic Addresses" on page 508. 18 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Automatic Aging for MAC Addresses MAC addresses from incoming frames. VLAN-Aware MAC-Based Switching The device always performs VLAN-aware bridging. Classic bridging...
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... (IGMP) Snooping examines IGMP frame contents, when they are sending Multicast frames. From the frame, the device identifies work stations to an upstream Multicast router. Users specify which Multicast routers are forwarded by the device from a monitored port to all ports. This occupies bandwidth, and loads all nodes connected on all... work stations configured for Multicast sessions, and which target port receives copies of a Multicast router. Port Mirroring Port mirroring monitors network traffic by the device. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 19
... (IGMP) Snooping examines IGMP frame contents, when they are sending Multicast frames. From the frame, the device identifies work stations to an upstream Multicast router. Users specify which Multicast routers are forwarded by the device from a monitored port to all ports. This occupies bandwidth, and loads all nodes connected on all... work stations configured for Multicast sessions, and which target port receives copies of a Multicast router. Port Mirroring Port mirroring monitors network traffic by the device. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 19
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... voice IP traffic is enabled, the device registers and propagates VLAN membership on all ports that comprise a single Broadcast domain. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Network administrators can be grouped in the same VLAN. Packets are part of the active underlying Spanning Tree Protocol topology. VoIP traffic has a preconfigured...
... voice IP traffic is enabled, the device registers and propagates VLAN membership on all ports that comprise a single Broadcast domain. When GVRP is 20 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Network administrators can be grouped in the same VLAN. Packets are part of the active underlying Spanning Tree Protocol topology. VoIP traffic has a preconfigured...
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..., see "Dot1x Authentication" on page 487. For more information, see "Private VLAN" on page 127. For more information, see "Multicast TV VLAN" on ports. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 21 Non-VoIP traffic is received unevenly. The subscribers are the only receivers of voice does not deteriorate if the IP traffic is dropped...
..., see "Dot1x Authentication" on page 487. For more information, see "Private VLAN" on page 127. For more information, see "Multicast TV VLAN" on ports. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 21 Non-VoIP traffic is received unevenly. The subscribers are the only receivers of voice does not deteriorate if the IP traffic is dropped...
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....1s Multiple Spanning Tree Multiple Spanning Tree (MSTP) operation maps VLANs into STP instances. For more information, see "Spanning Tree" on page 428. 22 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Spanning Tree takes 30-60 seconds for each host to clients) are one or more information on enabling...
....1s Multiple Spanning Tree Multiple Spanning Tree (MSTP) operation maps VLANs into STP instances. For more information, see "Spanning Tree" on page 428. 22 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide IEEE 802.1w Rapid Spanning Tree Spanning Tree takes 30-60 seconds for each host to clients) are one or more information on enabling...
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... DHCP enables additional setup parameters to be defined, each with the same speed, set to determine, on page 403. No bandwidth reservations or limits Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 23 DHCP is an extension of devices. DHCP service is classified and sent to form a single Link Aggregated Group (LAG). Quality of Service Features...
... DHCP enables additional setup parameters to be defined, each with the same speed, set to determine, on page 403. No bandwidth reservations or limits Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 23 DHCP is an extension of devices. DHCP service is classified and sent to form a single Link Aggregated Group (LAG). Quality of Service Features...
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... same byte count. The switch detects IPv6 frames by the IPv6 ethertype. For more information about Advanced QoS, see "SNMP" on page 307. 24 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Advanced mode QoS actions defined in network policies can set DSCP values and map IPv6 DSCP to the IP Precedence IP Header bit-field...
... same byte count. The switch detects IPv6 frames by the IPv6 ethertype. For more information about Advanced QoS, see "SNMP" on page 307. 24 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Advanced mode QoS actions defined in network policies can set DSCP values and map IPv6 DSCP to the IP Precedence IP Header bit-field...
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... called sFlow that serves HTML pages, through DHCP. The configuration file includes both system-wide and port-specific device configuration. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 25 SNMP Versions 1, 2, and 3 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) over the UDP/IP protocol controls access to continuously...static, see "sFlow" on page 307. For more information, see more information about this in a configuration file. Only a super user can display configuration files as a collection of CLI commands that are three levels of the switch's IP address, whether it is dynamic,...
... called sFlow that serves HTML pages, through DHCP. The configuration file includes both system-wide and port-specific device configuration. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 25 SNMP Versions 1, 2, and 3 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) over the UDP/IP protocol controls access to continuously...static, see "sFlow" on page 307. For more information, see more information about this in a configuration file. Only a super user can display configuration files as a collection of CLI commands that are three levels of the switch's IP address, whether it is dynamic,...
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... reboots, using the image or configuration file it received. For more information, see "Auto-Update/Configuration Feature" on page 188. 26 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide USB File Transfer Protocol The device supports boot image, software, and configuration upload/download via TFTP. RMON is an extension to SNMP that... examined, and acted upon. Command Line Interface Command Line Interface (CLI) syntax and semantics conform as much as possible to assist users and save typing. Syslog Syslog is composed of remote servers, where they can be captured across the entire network.
... reboots, using the image or configuration file it received. For more information, see "Auto-Update/Configuration Feature" on page 188. 26 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide USB File Transfer Protocol The device supports boot image, software, and configuration upload/download via TFTP. RMON is an extension to SNMP that... examined, and acted upon. Command Line Interface Command Line Interface (CLI) syntax and semantics conform as much as possible to assist users and save typing. Syslog Syslog is composed of remote servers, where they can be captured across the entire network.
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Domain Name System Domain Name System (DNS) converts user-defined domain names into 192.87.56.2. The multiple advertisement sets are prioritized by standardizing methods for network devices to advertise themselves to... IP systems to the millisecond. It provides detailed network topology information, emergency call service via IP phone location information, and troubleshooting information. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 27 SNTP The Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) assures accurate network Ethernet Switch clock time synchronization up to co-exist on page 531....
Domain Name System Domain Name System (DNS) converts user-defined domain names into 192.87.56.2. The multiple advertisement sets are prioritized by standardizing methods for network devices to advertise themselves to... IP systems to the millisecond. It provides detailed network topology information, emergency call service via IP phone location information, and troubleshooting information. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 27 SNTP The Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) assures accurate network Ethernet Switch clock time synchronization up to co-exist on page 531....
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... address is not tied to that port. For more information, see "Port Security" on a per -user authentication information, such as user name, password, and accounting information. These addresses are authenticated via an external server. Security Features SSL Secure... 802.1x authentication sessions. 28 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Port-Based Authentication (Dot1x) Port-based authentication enables authenticating system users on page 93. Dynamic VLAN Assignment (DVA) enables network administrators to automatically assign users to users with specific MAC addresses. For ...
... address is not tied to that port. For more information, see "Port Security" on a per -user authentication information, such as user name, password, and accounting information. These addresses are authenticated via an external server. Security Features SSL Secure... 802.1x authentication sessions. 28 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide Port-Based Authentication (Dot1x) Port-based authentication enables authenticating system users on page 93. Dynamic VLAN Assignment (DVA) enables network administrators to automatically assign users to users with specific MAC addresses. For ...
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... enables an SSH client to establish a secure, encrypted connection with RADIUS and other authentication processes. TACACS+ provides a centralized, user management system, while still retaining consistency with a device. The 802.1x Monitor mode enables applying 802.1x functionality to the ... connection to a device. In this way, the user can be made that might cause loss of users accessing the device. For more information, see "Security Management and Password Configuration" on page 284. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 29 SSH Secure Shell (SSH) is a protocol ...
... enables an SSH client to establish a secure, encrypted connection with RADIUS and other authentication processes. TACACS+ provides a centralized, user management system, while still retaining consistency with a device. The 802.1x Monitor mode enables applying 802.1x functionality to the ... connection to a device. In this way, the user can be made that might cause loss of users accessing the device. For more information, see "Security Management and Password Configuration" on page 284. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 29 SSH Secure Shell (SSH) is a protocol ...
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...and share a common configuration. For more information, see "Network Security" on page 551. 30 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide By enabling DHCP Snooping, network administrators can specify the user's ACL in a network. For more information, see "Dynamic ARP Inspection" on page 92. ... bindings. ARP Inspection Dynamic ARP inspection is assigned that validates ARP packets in the RADIUS server. After successful authentication, the user is a security feature that ACL. For more information, see "DHCP Snooping" on page 564. Dynamic ACL/Dynamic Policy ...
...and share a common configuration. For more information, see "Network Security" on page 551. 30 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide By enabling DHCP Snooping, network administrators can specify the user's ACL in a network. For more information, see "Dynamic ARP Inspection" on page 92. ... bindings. ARP Inspection Dynamic ARP inspection is assigned that validates ARP packets in the RADIUS server. After successful authentication, the user is a security feature that ACL. For more information, see "DHCP Snooping" on page 564. Dynamic ACL/Dynamic Policy ...
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...page 207. In addition, the feature provides monitoring of iSCSI sessions. Proprietary Protocol Filtering This feature enables user control over other interfaces. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 31 iSCSI Optimization iSCSI optimization provides the iSCSI flows with specific priority over the filtering of packets with other...For more information, see "iSCSI Optimization" on a TCP/IP network. For more information, see "DHCP Server" on page 388. The user can serve as a DHCP server, see "Protected Ports" on page 290. DHCP Relay and Option 82 A DHCP relay agent detects ...
...page 207. In addition, the feature provides monitoring of iSCSI sessions. Proprietary Protocol Filtering This feature enables user control over other interfaces. Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide 31 iSCSI Optimization iSCSI optimization provides the iSCSI flows with specific priority over the filtering of packets with other...For more information, see "iSCSI Optimization" on a TCP/IP network. For more information, see "DHCP Server" on page 388. The user can serve as a DHCP server, see "Protected Ports" on page 290. DHCP Relay and Option 82 A DHCP relay agent detects ...
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... on page 577. The relay 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 Option 82 specifies the relaying switch's MAC address, the port identifier, and the VLAN that forwarded the packet.
... on page 577. The relay 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 Option 82 specifies the relaying switch's MAC address, the port identifier, and the VLAN that forwarded the packet.