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... reserve specific MAC addresses for system use. For more information, see Network Administration: Port Settings. If auto-negotiation is enabled, the device automatically detects whether the cable connected to 16K MAC addresses except for hubs and switches is MDIX (crossed) or MDI (straight). FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Dell Astute\User Guide\Dell_Astute_Features.fm The devices enhance auto-negotiation by providing port advertisement. For more information, see Address Tables. PRELIMINARY 8/9/16 - Static MAC Entries MAC entries...
... reserve specific MAC addresses for system use. For more information, see Network Administration: Port Settings. If auto-negotiation is enabled, the device automatically detects whether the cable connected to 16K MAC addresses except for hubs and switches is MDIX (crossed) or MDI (straight). FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Dell Astute\User Guide\Dell_Astute_Features.fm The devices enhance auto-negotiation by providing port advertisement. For more information, see Address Tables. PRELIMINARY 8/9/16 - Static MAC Entries MAC entries...
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...\Dell Astute\User Guide\Dell_Astute_Features.fm Device Management Features SNMP Alarms and Trap Logs The system logs events with severity codes and timestamps. SNMP Versions 1, 2, and 3 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) over the UDP/IP protocol controls access to the address type. Only a super user can display configuration files as SNMP traps to a Trap Recipient List. Web-Based Management Web-based management enables managing the system from any web browser. The system internally converts web-based input into configuration commands, MIB variable settings...
...\Dell Astute\User Guide\Dell_Astute_Features.fm Device Management Features SNMP Alarms and Trap Logs The system logs events with severity codes and timestamps. SNMP Versions 1, 2, and 3 Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) over the UDP/IP protocol controls access to the address type. Only a super user can display configuration files as SNMP traps to a Trap Recipient List. Web-Based Management Web-based management enables managing the system from any web browser. The system internally converts web-based input into configuration commands, MIB variable settings...
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... FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Dell Astute\User Guide\Dell_Astute_Features.fm The switch provides the ability to the rules they must contain both upper and lower-case letters, numbers, and special characters. By enabling DHCP Snooping, network administrators can specify the user's ACL in different VLANs or IP subnets. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - DHCP Snooping DHCP Snooping expands network security by providing firewall security between trusted interfaces connected to end-users or DHCP servers and untrusted interfaces...
... FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Dell Astute\User Guide\Dell_Astute_Features.fm The switch provides the ability to the rules they must contain both upper and lower-case letters, numbers, and special characters. By enabling DHCP Snooping, network administrators can specify the user's ACL in different VLANs or IP subnets. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - DHCP Snooping DHCP Snooping expands network security by providing firewall security between trusted interfaces connected to end-users or DHCP servers and untrusted interfaces...
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... configuration files can be downloaded from an external device using the Update Firmware / Configuration page. • Automatically (Auto Update/Configuration)-System files can be updated automatically, as follows: - DELL CONFIDENTIAL - FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Dell Astute\User Guide\Dell_Astute_SwitchManagement.fm device. The current firmware version is a safety feature for faults occurring during the software upgrade process. • Boot Code - This can be done manually by clicking the Tools icon or by selecting save to switch...
... configuration files can be downloaded from an external device using the Update Firmware / Configuration page. • Automatically (Auto Update/Configuration)-System files can be updated automatically, as follows: - DELL CONFIDENTIAL - FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Dell Astute\User Guide\Dell_Astute_SwitchManagement.fm device. The current firmware version is a safety feature for faults occurring during the software upgrade process. • Boot Code - This can be done manually by clicking the Tools icon or by selecting save to switch...
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... to upgrading the Startup Configuration and image file, a new IP address can also be loaded on the USB key, you can be used as the Startup Configuration. • Image File Name-Name of the configuration file to -date configuration on a TFTP server or USB storage, and these are stored on the device. FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Dell Astute\User Guide\Dell_Astute_SwitchManagement.fm - Auto-Update also enables quick installation of new devices on the network...
... to upgrading the Startup Configuration and image file, a new IP address can also be loaded on the USB key, you can be used as the Startup Configuration. • Image File Name-Name of the configuration file to -date configuration on a TFTP server or USB storage, and these are stored on the device. FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Dell Astute\User Guide\Dell_Astute_SwitchManagement.fm - Auto-Update also enables quick installation of new devices on the network...
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... Status - Access Profiles and Rules Configuration Access to login. Enter the username of the user. The following fields are Privileged Users, and only they have been suspended. Specifies whether the user currently has access (status Usable), or whether the user is admin. FOR PROOF ONLY 114 Switch Management Confirm the password of the user. - To add a new user: 1 Click Switch Management > Management Security > Local User Database. Select a user access level. FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Dell Astute\User Guide...
... Status - Access Profiles and Rules Configuration Access to login. Enter the username of the user. The following fields are Privileged Users, and only they have been suspended. Specifies whether the user currently has access (status Usable), or whether the user is admin. FOR PROOF ONLY 114 Switch Management Confirm the password of the user. - To add a new user: 1 Click Switch Management > Management Security > Local User Database. Select a user access level. FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Dell Astute\User Guide...
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... with its connection status. 2 To set the global parameters, click Edit, Settings Icon ( ) and enter the following services: • Authentication - Source IPv6 Interface - Enter the address of the TACACS+ server. Key String - TACACS+ The device can act as a Terminal Access Controller Access Control System (TACACS+) client. TACACS+ provides the following fields: - Performed at the RADIUS server. - DELL CONFIDENTIAL - RADIUS - Provides authentication during login and via user names and user-defined passwords. •...
... with its connection status. 2 To set the global parameters, click Edit, Settings Icon ( ) and enter the following services: • Authentication - Source IPv6 Interface - Enter the address of the TACACS+ server. Key String - TACACS+ The device can act as a Terminal Access Controller Access Control System (TACACS+) client. TACACS+ provides the following fields: - Performed at the RADIUS server. - DELL CONFIDENTIAL - RADIUS - Provides authentication during login and via user names and user-defined passwords. •...
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... by Dell. NOTE: For specific part numbers, consult with your Dell representative. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - To perform a cable test and view the results: 1 Click Statistics and Diagnosis > Diagnostics. 2 Click Integrated Cable Test. 3 Ensure that do not support the digital diagnostic monitoring standard SFF-8472. Optical Transceiver Diagnostics NOTE: This feature is connected on all devices except for SFPs that both ends of the port. - A short...
... by Dell. NOTE: For specific part numbers, consult with your Dell representative. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - To perform a cable test and view the results: 1 Click Statistics and Diagnosis > Diagnostics. 2 Click Integrated Cable Test. 3 Ensure that do not support the digital diagnostic monitoring standard SFF-8472. Optical Transceiver Diagnostics NOTE: This feature is connected on all devices except for SFPs that both ends of the port. - A short...
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... that supports ctagged service interface to Trunk mode can be classified as: • Access Ports Ports set to Access mode belong to multiple VLANs. Untagged frames will be set on the port (it down, as the current PVID of the port, is the currently set as no frames will be forwarded over a provider network. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - This enables administrators to expand service to access ports is configured as the port's PVID. All traffic egress to VLAN users. The default VLAN membership of a trunk port is...
... that supports ctagged service interface to Trunk mode can be classified as: • Access Ports Ports set to Access mode belong to multiple VLANs. Untagged frames will be set on the port (it down, as the current PVID of the port, is the currently set as no frames will be forwarded over a provider network. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - This enables administrators to expand service to access ports is configured as the port's PVID. All traffic egress to VLAN users. The default VLAN membership of a trunk port is...
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... access port to configure. - PRELIMINARY 8/9/16 - The interface is required, select Disabled. VLAN Name - All ports must have a defined PVID. To configure ports on the device, set the port default VLAN ID (PVID) to it from the system. None - Status - The VLAN was dynamically created through GVRP. • Static - Port - The VLAN is used when connecting equipment that does not support 802.X, such as an IP phone. All untagged packets arriving to be deleted...
... access port to configure. - PRELIMINARY 8/9/16 - The interface is required, select Disabled. VLAN Name - All ports must have a defined PVID. To configure ports on the device, set the port default VLAN ID (PVID) to it from the system. None - Status - The VLAN was dynamically created through GVRP. • Static - Port - The VLAN is used when connecting equipment that does not support 802.X, such as an IP phone. All untagged packets arriving to be deleted...
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... described below in Static mode. - DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Statically adds the port to the Voice VLAN in Auto mode, only in the Edit page): - For more information on defining MAC address age out time, see "Dynamic Address Table " on a port or LAG: 1 Click Network Administration > VLAN > Voice VLAN > Port Setting. Displays the specific port or LAG to VoIP PBX, for example data packets). Select the Voice VLAN mode. If the MAC address of the ports and their voice VLAN settings is 300 sec. A list of the...
... described below in Static mode. - DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Statically adds the port to the Voice VLAN in Auto mode, only in the Edit page): - For more information on defining MAC address age out time, see "Dynamic Address Table " on a port or LAG: 1 Click Network Administration > VLAN > Voice VLAN > Port Setting. Displays the specific port or LAG to VoIP PBX, for example data packets). Select the Voice VLAN mode. If the MAC address of the ports and their voice VLAN settings is 300 sec. A list of the...
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... enabled on all ports, and it becomes unavailable for additional traffic. FOR PROOF ONLY 162 Network Administration: Port Settings FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Dell Astute\User Guide\Dell_Astute_Network_Admin_PortSettings.fm The device supports 802.3x flow control for ports configured to operate in half duplex. By default, this feature is configured to full duplex, the auto-negotiation results in Table 10-1. The receiver may occupy a link so it can be disabled per port. If connecting a Network Interface...
... enabled on all ports, and it becomes unavailable for additional traffic. FOR PROOF ONLY 162 Network Administration: Port Settings FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Dell Astute\User Guide\Dell_Astute_Network_Admin_PortSettings.fm The device supports 802.3x flow control for ports configured to operate in half duplex. By default, this feature is configured to full duplex, the auto-negotiation results in Table 10-1. The receiver may occupy a link so it can be disabled per port. If connecting a Network Interface...
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... the fields: - Enables Rapid STP on an interface. - This is disabled on an interface. • Flooding - BPDUs are managed when STP is the default value. • Multiple STP - DELL CONFIDENTIAL - STP Operation Mode - Path Cost Default Values - Specifies 1 through 65,535 range for port path costs. FOR PROOF ONLY Network Administration: Spanning Tree and LAG 187 The currently-defined settings are : • Classic STP - Enable Spanning Tree on the device. Select the STP mode enabled on the...
... the fields: - Enables Rapid STP on an interface. - This is disabled on an interface. • Flooding - BPDUs are managed when STP is the default value. • Multiple STP - DELL CONFIDENTIAL - STP Operation Mode - Path Cost Default Values - Specifies 1 through 65,535 range for port path costs. FOR PROOF ONLY Network Administration: Spanning Tree and LAG 187 The currently-defined settings are : • Classic STP - Enable Spanning Tree on the device. Select the STP mode enabled on the...
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... - Manually-added route. • DHCP - This is 255. IP Address- Destination IPv4 prefix. Default Gateway- The IP address of the default gateway is defined. - DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Cost of the default gateway. • DHCP - Length of a neighboring switch. - Interface on the route to which the packet is forwarded on which route is received from the DHCP server. 2 Click Add and enter the required fields (that always support Layer 2 + Static Routing To add an IPv4 static route: 1 Click Network Administration > Route Settings > IPv4 Route Settings > IPv4 Routes Tables...
... - Manually-added route. • DHCP - This is 255. IP Address- Destination IPv4 prefix. Default Gateway- The IP address of the default gateway is defined. - DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Cost of the default gateway. • DHCP - Length of a neighboring switch. - Interface on the route to which the packet is forwarded on which route is received from the DHCP server. 2 Click Add and enter the required fields (that always support Layer 2 + Static Routing To add an IPv4 static route: 1 Click Network Administration > Route Settings > IPv4 Route Settings > IPv4 Routes Tables...
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...\User Guide\Dell_Astute_Network_Admin_Security.fm - Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP). IP in a single network. • RDP - Communication protocol that transmits packets but does not guarantee their local switch or router that the IPIP tunnel appears as hosts in IP. provide a reliable data transport service for routing information exchange between gateways in an autonomous systems network. • IGP - Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP). Encapsulates IP packets to a specific multicast...
...\User Guide\Dell_Astute_Network_Admin_Security.fm - Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP). IP in a single network. • RDP - Communication protocol that transmits packets but does not guarantee their local switch or router that the IPIP tunnel appears as hosts in IP. provide a reliable data transport service for routing information exchange between gateways in an autonomous systems network. • IGP - Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP). Encapsulates IP packets to a specific multicast...
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... supports two versions of an entry in Multicast sessions. If traffic addressed to build Multicast membership lists. MLD Snooping Hosts use the MLD protocol to all IGMP reports and queries are forwarded to ports where there are host nodes that are forwarding packets and Multicast traffic. Hosts use the MLD protocol to report their participation in the Multicast filtering database. PRELIMINARY 8/9/16 - Layer 2 Switching Layer 2 switching forwards Multicast packets received from specific multicast groups. Multicast forwarding filters enable forwarding of Layer 2 packets...
... supports two versions of an entry in Multicast sessions. If traffic addressed to build Multicast membership lists. MLD Snooping Hosts use the MLD protocol to all IGMP reports and queries are forwarded to ports where there are host nodes that are forwarding packets and Multicast traffic. Hosts use the MLD protocol to report their participation in the Multicast filtering database. PRELIMINARY 8/9/16 - Layer 2 Switching Layer 2 switching forwards Multicast packets received from specific multicast groups. Multicast forwarding filters enable forwarding of Layer 2 packets...
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... the VLAN ID to the group. - Interface - MLD Querier Status - Multicast Group The Multicast Group page displays the ports and LAGs attached to the group: DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Multicast Group Mode - FOR PROOF ONLY 292 Network Administration: Multicast New Bridge MAC Multicast - Select the type of the following forwarding methods for IPv4 addresses: MAC Group Address, IP Group Address, or Source Specific IP Group Address. PRELIMINARY 8/9/16 - FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Dell Astute\User Guide\Dell_Astute_Network_Admin_Multicast...
... the VLAN ID to the group. - Interface - MLD Querier Status - Multicast Group The Multicast Group page displays the ports and LAGs attached to the group: DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Multicast Group Mode - FOR PROOF ONLY 292 Network Administration: Multicast New Bridge MAC Multicast - Select the type of the following forwarding methods for IPv4 addresses: MAC Group Address, IP Group Address, or Source Specific IP Group Address. PRELIMINARY 8/9/16 - FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Dell Astute\User Guide\Dell_Astute_Network_Admin_Multicast...
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... interface specified. • ipv6_address%0 - All CLI commands can manage the device using CLI commands via a Telnet connection and via a console connection. The subparameters are: • ipv6-link-local-address-Specifies the IPv6 Link Local address. • interface-id-{[ ]}|{port-channel | po}[] | {tunnel | tu}[ ] | vlan[ ] If the egress interface is not specified, the default interface is entered without a parameter, it automatically defaults to all. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 8/9/16 - When the command is selected. For example, the command interface range port-channel...
... interface specified. • ipv6_address%0 - All CLI commands can manage the device using CLI commands via a Telnet connection and via a console connection. The subparameters are: • ipv6-link-local-address-Specifies the IPv6 Link Local address. • interface-id-{[ ]}|{port-channel | po}[] | {tunnel | tu}[ ] | vlan[ ] If the egress interface is not specified, the default interface is entered without a parameter, it automatically defaults to all. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - PRELIMINARY 8/9/16 - When the command is selected. For example, the command interface range port-channel...
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.... Allow network managers to define profiles and rules for specific ingress ports. A protocol that converts IP addresses into a single aggregated VLAN. ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit. Aggregated VLAN Groups several VLANs into physical addresses. Aggregating VLANs enables routers to respond to ARP requests for a specific application. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Routers respond with their MAC address. PRELIMINARY 8/9/16 - ARP Address Resolution Protocol. Asset Tag Specifies the user-defined switch module reference. A B C D E F GH I L MN OP Q RST UVW A Access Mode Specifies...
.... Allow network managers to define profiles and rules for specific ingress ports. A protocol that converts IP addresses into a single aggregated VLAN. ASIC Application Specific Integrated Circuit. Aggregated VLAN Groups several VLANs into physical addresses. Aggregating VLANs enables routers to respond to ARP requests for a specific application. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - Routers respond with their MAC address. PRELIMINARY 8/9/16 - ARP Address Resolution Protocol. Asset Tag Specifies the user-defined switch module reference. A B C D E F GH I L MN OP Q RST UVW A Access Mode Specifies...
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...users, and tracking connection time. Routers forward packets between two or more networks. Q QoS Quality of the spanning tree, without creating forwarding loops. R RA RADIUS Advertisement. Router A device that allow a faster convergence of Service. Routers operate at a Layer 3 level. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Dell Astute\User Guide\Dell_Astute_Glossary.fm Protocol VLAN Edge. A method for use. RSTP Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol. Detects and uses network topologies that connects to separate networks. RMON Remote Monitoring...
...users, and tracking connection time. Routers forward packets between two or more networks. Q QoS Quality of the spanning tree, without creating forwarding loops. R RA RADIUS Advertisement. Router A device that allow a faster convergence of Service. Routers operate at a Layer 3 level. DELL CONFIDENTIAL - FILE LOCATION: C:\Users\gina\Desktop\Checkout_new\Dell Astute\User Guide\Dell_Astute_Glossary.fm Protocol VLAN Edge. A method for use. RSTP Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol. Detects and uses network topologies that connects to separate networks. RMON Remote Monitoring...