Dell 5524 Personal Computer User Manual
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1. Pleas nter the IP address of the gateway from which this network is reachable e g 192 168 2 1 Default gateway A B C D 0 0 0 0 12 Enter the default gateway 13 Press Enter The following is displayed example This is the configuration information that has been collected SNMP Interface Dell Network Manager 192 168 2 10 User Account setup admin Password KKKKKKKKKK Management IP address 192 168 2 100 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 2 1 The following information is displayed If the information is correct please select Y to save the configuration and copy to the start up configuration file If the information is incorrect select N to discard configuration and restart the wizard Y N 20 Configuring the Switch2. i__t Reset Na Pr Stacking HDMI 2 DELL PowerConnect 5524 Configuring the Switch 15 Configuring the Stack The switch is always considered to be a stack of switches even if the stack only contains a single switch If there is more than one switch in the stack each switch must be configured individually See Unit ID Assignment for instructions on how to configure the stack Configuration Using the Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard guides you through the initial switch configuration to get the system up and running as quickly as possible Note that you can skip the Setup Wizard and configure the switch manually through the CLI The Setup Wizard configures the following fields SNMP Community String and SNMP Management System IP address optional e Username and password e Management switch IP address e IP subnet mask e Default gateway IP address KA NOTE The Setup Wizard assumes the following e The PowerConnect switch was never configured before and is in the same state as when you received it e The PowerConnect switch booted successfully e The console connection is established and the console prompt is displayed on the screen of a VT100 terminal switch Connect the Master unit to a terminal You can identify the Master unit by the illuminated Master LED on the front panel of the switch see Figure 2 2 To configure the system using the Setup Wizard 1 Obtain the following information from the network admini
3. Backup unit Stacking 11 Manual Assignment To assign unit IDs to the switches in the stack do the following for each switch in the stack 1 Connect the switch to the terminal as described in Connecting the Switch to the Terminal 2 Turn on the switch to begin auto boot and press Return or Esc to abort and enter the Start Up menu Startup Menu 1 Download Software 2 Erase Flash File 3 Password Recovery Procedure 4 Set Terminal Baud Rate 5 Stack menu 6 Back 3 Select Stack menu to open the Stack Menu 1 Show unit stack id 2 Set unit stack id 3 Back 4 Select Set unit stack id Enter either a Unit ID or 0 0 indicates that the unit ID will be assigned automatically KA NOTE The entire stack should be installed as shown in Figure 2 1 before powering up the switches For more information on stacking see the Dell PowerConnect 5500 Series User Guide on the Documentation CD 12 Stacking Configuring the Switch This section describes the configuration that must be performed after the switch is installed and connected to power supplies Additional advanced functions are described in the Dell PowerConnect 5500 Series User Guide on the Documentation CD KA NOTE Before proceeding further read the release notes for this product You can download the release notes from the Dell Support website at support dell com KA NOTE We recommend that you obtai
4. Port Console Port DELL PowerConnect 5524 3 Set the terminal emulation software as follows a Select the appropriate serial port to connect to the switch b Set the data rate to 9600 baud c Set the data format to 8 data bits 1 stop bit and no parity d Set Flow Control to none e Select VT 100 for Emulation mode within your communication software f Select Terminal keys for Function Arrow and Ctrl keys Ensure that the setting is for Terminal keys not Windows keys KA NOTE You can connect a console to the console port on any unit in the stack but stack management is performed only from the stack master Unit ID 1 or 2 14 Configuring the Switch Booting the Switch After the local terminal is connected turn on power The switch then goes through power on self test POST POST runs every time the switch is started and checks hardware components to determine if the switch is operational before completely booting If the system detects a critical problem the boot process stops If POST passes successfully a valid executable image is loaded into RAM POST messages are displayed on the terminal and indicate test success or failure The boot process runs for approximately 0 45seconds When the boot process completes the following LEDs are lit as shown in Figure 3 2 e Power Status e Fan should be green RPS if it is being used Figure 3 2 Initial LEDs Power Status vi LA LNK ACT LNK 3 gt
5. Dell PowerConnect 5500 Series Getting Started Guide Notes Cautions and Warnings KA NOTE A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your system JX CAUTION A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed A WARNING A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage personal injury or death Information in this document is subject to change without notice 2010 Dell Inc All rights reserved Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc is strictly forbidden Trademarks used in this text Dell the DELL logo Inspiron Dell Precision Dimension OptiPlex Latitude PowerEdge PowerVault PowerApp Dell OpenManage and the YOURS IS HERE logo are trademarks of Dell Inc Intel Pentium and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U S and other countries Microsoft Windows Windows Server MS DOS and Windows Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products Dell Inc disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own Regulatory Models PowerConnect 5524 5524P 5548 5548P September 2010 P N JN2W1 A01 Contents 1 Installa
6. ing Switches PowerConnect 5500 series switches use two HDMI 10G ports for stacking To connect the switches in the stack 1 Insert one end of an HDMI cable into the left hand HDMI port on the switch at the top of the stack and the other end into the right hand HDMI port of the switch immediately below it 2 Repeat this process until all switches are connected 3 Optional Connect the left hand HDMI port of the switch at the bottom of the stack to the right hand HDMI port of the switch at the top of the stack This step provides increased bandwidth and redundancy Getting Started Guide 9 Figure 2 1 shows this process Figure 2 1 10 Stacking Cable Diagram Stacking HDMI Ports HDMI Ports HDMI Ports Unit ID Assignment Each switch in the stack has a unique unit ID that defines the unit s position and function in the stack Figure 2 2 describes the stacking LEDs on the front panel of the switch Figure 2 2 Stacking LEDs on Front Panel Unit ID Master e e LNK ACT KA 4 DELL PowerConnect 5524 The Unit ID of each switch can be either automatically assigned or manually assigned as described below Automatic Assignment When you power up the stack each switch is assigned a unique Unit ID This is displayed on the front panel of the switch as shown in Figure 2 2 The switch that is assigned Unit ID 1 is the Master unit by default The switch that is assigned Unit ID 2 is the Master
7. it to the rack with the rack screws not provided Fasten the lower pair of screws before the upper pair of screws Ensure that the ventilation holes are not obstructed Installing on a Flat Surface Install the switch on a flat surface if it is not installed on a rack The surface must be able to support the weight of the switch and the switch cables To install the switch on a flat surface 1 Attach the self adhesive rubber pads on each marked location on the bottom of the chassis 2 Set the switch on a flat surface leaving 5 08 cm 2 inches on each side and 12 7 cm 5 inches at the back 3 Ensure that the switch has proper ventilation Connecting the Switch to Power Supplies Each switch in the stack must be connected to an AC power supply The power connectors are positioned on the back panel Connecting a Redundant Power Supply RPS or Modular Power Supply MPS is optional but recommended The RPS or MPS connector is on the back panel of the switch The RPS is used for non PoE switches and MPS is used for PoE switches Figure 1 2 Back Panel Power Connector RPS or MPS A C Power Supply 8 Installation Stacking Overview Each switch is a member in a stack although the stack may consist of only a single switch Up to eight switches are supported per stack All stacks must have a Master unit and may have a Master Backup unit All other switches are connected to the stack as members slaves Stack
8. n the most recent revision of the user documentation from the Dell Support website at support dell com Configuration Work Flow To configure the switches 1 For each switch in the stack a Connect it to a terminal as described in the Connecting the Switch to the Terminal b Boot the switch as described in the Booting the Switch c Assign a unit ID to the switch as described in Unit ID Assignment 2 Connect the units in the stack to each other as described in Configuring the Stack 3 Connect the Master unit to the terminal reboot the unit and the Setup Wizard is run automatically as described in Configuration Using the Setup Wizard Respond to the Setup Wizard prompts 5 Continue managing the switch either through the console or Telnet using the CLI or the web GUI as described in the Dell PowerConnect 5500 Series User Guide Getting Started Guide 13 Connecting the Switch to the Terminal The switch is configured and monitored through a terminal desktop system that runs terminal emulation software The switch connects to the terminal through the console port To connect the switch to a terminal 1 Connect an RS 232 cable to a VI 100 compatible terminal or the serial connector of a desktop system running terminal emulation software 2 Connect the RS 232 cable to the switch console port on the front panel of the switch see Figure 3 1 using an 8 pin RJ 45 male connector Figure 3 1 Front Panel Console
9. o manage from any Management Station 0 0 0 0 6 Enter the SNMP Management System IP l Configuring the Switch 7 10 Set up user account privilege level as follows The following information is displayed Now we need to set up your initial privilege Level 15 user account This account is used to login to the CLI and Web interface You may set up other accounts and change privilege levels later For more information on setting up user accounts and changing privilege levels s the user documentation To set up a user account Enter the user nam Please enter the user password Please reenter the user password Enter the following e User name for example admin e Password and password confirmation Press Enter The following information is displayed Next an IP address is setup The IP address is defined on the default VLAN VLAN 1 This is the IP address you use to access the Telnet Web interface or SNMP interface for the switch To set up an IP address Please enter the IP address of the device A B C D Pleas nter the IP subnet mask A B C D or nn Enter the management IP address and IP subnet mask for example 192 168 2 100 as the IP address and 255 255 255 0 as the IP subnet mask Configuring the Switch 19 11 Press Enter The following information is displayed Finally set up the default gateway
10. ore unpacking the switch inspect the package and immediately report any evidence of damage To unpack the switch 1 2 3 Place the box on a clean flat surface Open the box or remove the box top Carefully remove the switch from the box and place it on a secure and clean surface Remove all packing material Inspect the switch and accessories for damage Report any damage immediately to the dealer Installation Installing the Switch The PowerConnect 5500 Series switches can be e Installed on a rack e Placed on a flat surface Installing in a Rack AN CAUTION Disconnect all cables from the unit before mounting the switch in a rack or cabinet AN CAUTION When mounting multiple switches into a rack mount the switches from the bottom up To install the switch in a rack 1 Place the supplied rack mounting bracket on one side of the switch ensuring that the mounting holes on the switch line up to the mounting holes on the rack mounting bracket Figure 1 1 illustrates where to mount the brackets Figure 1 1 Bracket Installation for Rack Mounting 2 Insert the supplied screws into the rack mounting holes and tighten with a screwdriver Installation 7 3 Repeat the process for the rack mounting bracket on the other side of the switch 4 Insert the unit into the 48 26 cm 19 inch rack ensuring that the rack mounting holes on the switch line up to the mounting holes on the rack 5 Secure the un
11. strator SNMP Community String and SNMP Management System IP address optional e Username and password 16 Configuring the Switch e The IP address to be assigned to the VLAN 1 interface through which the switch is to be managed by default every external and internal port is a member of the VLAN 1 e The IP subnet mask for the network e The default gateway next hop router IP address for configuring the default route 2 Boot the Master unit The system automatically prompts you to use the Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard displays the following information Welcome to Dell Easy Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard guides you through the initial switch configuration and gets you up and running easily and quickly You can skip the Setup Wizard and enter CLI mode to manually configure the switch The system will prompt you with a default answer by pressing Enter you accept the default value You must respond to the next question to run the Setup Wizard within 60 seconds otherwise the system will continue with normal operation using the default system configuration Would you like to enter the Setup Wizard you must answer this question within 60 seconds Y N 3 Enter Y to run the wizard If you enter N or if you do not respond within 60 seconds the Setup Wizard automatically exits and the CLI console prompt appears If you enter Y the wizard provides interactive guidance through the initial
12. switch configuration The following information is displayed You can exit the Setup Wizard at any time by entering ctrl Z The system is not set up for SNMP management by default Configuring the Switch 17 18 To manage the switch using SNMP required for Dell Network Manager you can e Setup the initial SNMP version 2 account now e Return later and set up the SNMP version account For more information on setting up a SNMP version 2 account see the user documentation Would you like to set up the SNMP management interface now Y N Enter N to skip to Step 7 or enter Y to continue the Setup Wizard If you enter Y the following information is displayed To set up the SNMP management account you must specify the management system IP address and the community string or password that the particular management system uses to access the switch The wizard automatically assigns the highest access level Privilege Level 15 to this account You can use Dell Network Manager or other management interfaces to change this setting later and to add additional management system later For more information on adding management systems see the user documentation To add a management station Please enter the SNMP community string to be used Enter the SNMP community string You can use the default name public Pleas nter the IP address of the Management System A B C D or wildcard 0 0 0 0 t
13. t 5500 Series User Guide available on your Documentation CD KA NOTE Even though the graphics in this guide show the Dell PowerConnect 5524P device the instructions are the same for all models Site Preparation PowerConnect 5500 series switches can be mounted in a standard 48 26 cm 19 inch equipment rack or placed on a tabletop Before installing the unit verify that the chosen location for installation meets the following site requirements e Power The unit is installed near an easily accessible 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz outlet Ifa Redundant Power Supply RPS or a Modular Power Supply MPS is being used check that it is easily accessible e Clearance There is adequate frontal clearance for operator access Allow clearance for cabling power connections and ventilation Getting Started Guide 5 Cabling The cabling is routed to avoid sources of electrical noise such as radio transmitters broadcast amplifiers power lines and fluorescent lighting fixtures Ambient Requirements The ambient unit operating temperature range is 0 to 45 C 32 to 113 F at a relative humidity of 10 to 90 non condensing Unpacking Package Contents While unpacking the switch ensure that the following items are included Switch AC power cable RS 232 cable with a male 8 pin RJ 45 connector Self adhesive rubber pads Rack mount kit for rack installation Documentation CD Unpacking the Switch KA NOTE Bef
14. tion 2 os lt LG At ee PLAN eles 5 Overview 00 0002 eee nee 5 Site Preparation 5 Unpacking ahaaa aaa 6 Package Contents 6 Unpacking the Switch 6 Installing the Switch 7 Installing in a Rack oaoa 7 Installing on a FlatSurface 8 Connecting the Switch to Power Supplies 8 2 Stacking viet Os oe MG KA Sow ene 9 Overview 2 Bee nr na KG he es 9 Stacking Switches 9 Unit ID Assignment 11 Automatic Assignment 11 Manual Assignment 12 Contents 3 Configuring the Switch 13 Configuration Work Flow 13 Connecting the Switch to the Terminal 14 Booting the Switch 15 Configuring the Stack 16 Configuration Using the Setup Wizard 16 Contents Installation Overview This guide describes how to install and run the PowerConnect 5500 series switches For more information see the Dell PowerConnect 5500 Series User Guide available on your Documentation CD or check the Dell Support website at support dell com manuals for the latest updates on documentation and software In this document the word switch refers to either a single switch or a group of stacked switches For a complete description of the PowerConnect 5500 series switch see the Dell PowerConnec
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