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Dell PowerConnect 8164F User Configuration Manual (1294 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Switch
| Size: 35.26 MB
Table of Contents
Notes and Cautions
2
Table of Contents
3
1 Introduction
49
About this Document
49
Audience
50
Document Conventions
50
Additional Documentation
51
2 Switch Features
53
System Management Features
54
Multiple Management Options
54
System Time Management
54
Log Messages
55
Integrated DHCP Server
56
Management of Basic Network Information
56
Ipv6 Management Features
56
Dual Software Images
56
File Management
57
Switch Database Management Templates
57
Automatic Installation of Firmware and Configuration
57
Sflow
58
SNMP Alarms and Trap Logs
58
CDP Interoperability through ISDP
58
Remote Monitoring (RMON)
58
Stacking Features
59
High Port Count
59
Single IP Management
59
Automatic Firmware Update for New Stack Members
59
Master Failover with Transparent Transition
60
Nonstop Forwarding on the Stack
60
Hot Add/Delete and Firmware Synchronization
60
Security Features
60
Configurable Access and Authentication Profiles
60
Password-Protected Management Access
61
Strong Password Enforcement
61
TACACS+ Client
61
RADIUS Support
61
Ssh/Ssl
62
Inbound Telnet Control
62
Denial of Service
62
Port Protection
62
Captive Portal
63
Dot1X Authentication (IEEE 802.1X)
63
MAC-Based 802.1X Authentication
63
Dot1X Monitor Mode
64
MAC-Based Port Security
64
Access Control Lists (ACL)
64
Time-Based Acls
65
IP Source Guard (IPSG)
65
DHCP Snooping
65
Dynamic ARP Inspection
65
Protected Ports (Private VLAN Edge)
66
Switching Features
66
Flow Control Support (IEEE 802.3X)
66
Head of Line Blocking Prevention
66
Alternate Store and Forward (ASF)
66
Auto-MDI/MDIX Support
67
Back Pressure Support
67
Jumbo Frames Support
67
VLAN-Aware MAC-Based Switching
67
Auto Negotiation
68
Broadcast Storm Control
68
Port Mirroring
68
Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP)
69
Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) for Media Endpoint Devices
69
Priority-Based Flow Control (PFC)
69
Static and Dynamic MAC Address Tables
69
Data Center Bridging Exchange (Dbcx) Protocol
70
Enhanced Transmission Selection
70
Fibre Channel over Ethernet (Fcoe) Initialization Protocol Snooping
70
Cisco Protocol Filtering
71
DHCP Layer 2 Relay
71
Virtual Local Area Network Supported Features
71
Port-Based Vlans
71
VLAN Support
71
GARP and GVRP Support
72
IEEE 802.1V Protocol-Based Vlans
72
IP Subnet-Based VLAN
72
MAC-Based VLAN
72
Voice VLAN
72
Double Vlans
73
Guest VLAN
73
Spanning Tree Protocol Features
74
Rapid Spanning Tree
74
Spanning Tree Port Settings
74
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
74
Multiple Spanning Tree
74
Bridge Protocol Data Unit (BPDU) Guard
75
BPDU Filtering
75
Link Aggregation Features
75
Link Aggregation
75
Link Aggregate Control Protocol (LACP)
75
Routing Features
77
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) Table Management
77
VLAN Routing
77
IP Configuration
77
Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
77
BOOTP/DHCP Relay Agent
78
IP Helper and UDP Relay
78
Routing Information Protocol
78
Router Discovery
78
Routing Table
78
Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
79
Tunnel and Loopback Interfaces
79
Ipv6 Routing Features
79
Ipv6 Configuration
79
Ipv6 Routes
80
Ospfv3
80
Dhcpv6
80
Quality of Service (Qos) Features
81
Differentiated Services (Diffserv)
81
Class of Service (Cos)
81
Auto Voice over IP (Voip)
81
Internet Small Computer System Interface (Iscsi) Optimization
82
Layer 2 Multicast Features
82
IGMP Snooping
82
MAC Multicast Support
82
IGMP Snooping Querier
83
MLD Snooping
83
Multicast VLAN Registration
83
Layer 3 Multicast Features
84
Distance Vector Multicast Routing Protocol
84
IGMP Proxy
84
Internet Group Management Protocol
84
Protocol Independent Multicast-Dense Mode
84
Mld/Mldv2 (RFC2710/RFC3810)
85
Protocol Independent Multicast Ipv6 Support
85
Protocol Independent Multicast-Source Specific Multicast
85
Protocol Independent Multicast-Sparse Mode
85
3 Hardware Overview
87
Powerconnect 8000-Series and 8100-Series Front Panel
87
Powerconnect 8024 Front Panel
87
Powerconnect 8024F Front Panel
88
Powerconnect 8132 Front Panel
89
Powerconnect 8132F Front Panel
89
Powerconnect 8164 Front Panel
90
Powerconnect 8164F Front Panel
91
Hot-Pluggable Interface Modules
92
USB Port (Power Connect 8100-Series Switches Only)
94
Port and System Leds
94
Powerconnect 8000-Series and 8100-Series Back Panel
94
Console Port
96
Out-Of-Band Management Port
96
Power Supplies
96
Ventilation System
96
LED Definitions
97
Port Leds
97
Module Bay Leds
98
Out-Of-Band Ethernet Management Port Leds
99
System Leds
99
Switch Addresses
100
The Switch
101
4 Using Dell Openmanage Switch
103
Administrator
103
About Dell Openmanage Switch Administrator
103
Starting the Application
104
Understanding the Interface
105
Defining Fields
107
Understanding the Device View
108
Using the Device View Port Features
108
5 Using the Command-Line Interface
109
Accessing the Switch through the CLI
109
Console Connection
109
Telnet Connection
110
Understanding Command Modes
111
Entering CLI Commands
113
Using the Question Mark to Get Help
113
Entering Abbreviated Commands
114
Negating Commands
114
Using Command Completion
114
Recalling Commands from the History Buffer
115
Understanding Error Messages
115
6 Default Settings
117
7 Setting the IP Address and Other
121
Basic Network Information
121
IP Address and Network Information Overview
121
What Is the Basic Network Information
121
Why Is Basic Network Information Needed
122
How Is Basic Network Information Configured
123
What Is Out-Of-Band Management and In-Band Management
123
Default Network Information
125
Configuring Basic Network Information (Web)
126
Out-Of-Band Interface
126
IP Interface Configuration (Default VLAN IP Address)
127
Route Entry Configuration (Switch Default Gateway)
128
Domain Name Server
130
Default Domain Name
131
Host Name Mapping
132
Dynamic Host Name Mapping
133
Configuring Basic Network Information (CLI)
134
Enabling the DHCP Client on the OOB Port
134
Enabling the DHCP Client on the Default VLAN
134
Managing DHCP Leases
135
Configuring Static Network Information on the OOB Port
136
Configuring Static Network Information on the Default VLAN
136
Configuring and Viewing Additional Network Information
137
Basic Network Information Configuration Example
138
8 Managing QSFP Ports
141
9 Managing a Switch Stack
143
Stacking Overview
143
Creating a Powerconnect 8000/8100 Series Stack
145
How Is the Stack Master Selected
146
Adding a Switch to the Stack
148
Removing a Switch from the Stack
148
How Is the Firmware Updated on the Stack
149
What Is Stacking Standby
149
What Is Nonstop Forwarding
150
Switch Stack MAC Addressing and Stack Design Considerations
153
NSF Network Design Considerations
153
Why Is Stacking Needed
154
Default Stacking Values
154
Managing and Monitoring the Stack (Web)
155
Unit Configuration
155
Stack Summary
157
Stack Firmware Synchronization
158
Supported Switches
159
Stack Port Summary
160
Stack Port Counters
161
Stack Port Diagnostics
161
NSF Summary
162
Checkpoint Statistics
163
Managing the Stack (CLI)
164
Configuring Stack Member, Stack Port, and NSF Settings
164
Viewing and Clearing Stacking and NSF Information
166
Stacking and NSF Usage Scenarios
166
Basic Failover
167
Preconfiguring a Stack Member
169
NSF in the Data Center
171
NSF and Voip
172
NSF and DHCP Snooping
173
NSF and the Storage Access Network
174
NSF and Routed Access
176
10 Configuring Authentication
179
Authorization, and Accounting
179
AAA Overview
179
Methods
180
Access Lines
181
Authentication
181
Authorization
182
Exec Authorization Capabilities
183
Accounting
184
Authentication Examples
185
Local Authentication Example
185
TACACS+ Authentication Example
186
RADIUS Authentication Example
188
Authorization Examples
189
Local Authorization Example-Direct Login to Privileged EXEC Mode
189
TACACS+ Authorization Example-Direct Login to Privileged EXEC Mode
189
TACACS+ Authorization Example-Administrative Profiles
190
TACACS+ Authorization Example-Custom Administrative Profile
191
TACACS+ Authorization Example-Per-Command Authorization
192
RADIUS Authorization Example-Direct Login to Privileged EXEC Mode
193
RADIUS Authorization Example-Administrative Profiles
193
Using RADIUS Servers to Control Management Access
194
How Does RADIUS Control Management Access
194
Which RADIUS Attributes Does the Switch Support
196
How Are RADIUS Attributes Processed on the Switch
198
Using TACACS+ Servers to Control Management Access
199
Which TACACS+ Attributes Does the Switch Support
200
Access Lines (AAA)
201
Default Configurations
201
Method Lists
201
Access Lines (Non-AAA)
202
Administrative Profiles
202
11 Monitoring and Logging System
205
Information
205
System Monitoring Overview
205
What System Information Is Monitored
205
Where Are Log Messages Sent
206
Why Is System Information Needed
206
What Are the Severity Levels
207
What Are the System Startup and Operation Logs
207
What Is the Log Message Format
208
What Factors Should be Considered When Configuring Logging
209
Default Log Settings
209
Monitoring System Information and Configuring Logging (Web)
210
Device Information
210
System Health
211
System Resources
212
Integrated Cable Test for Copper Cables
213
Optical Transceiver Diagnostics
214
Log Global Settings
216
RAM Log
217
Log File
218
Remote Log Server
218
Email Alert Global Configuration
221
Email Alert Mail Server Configuration
222
Email Alert Subject Configuration
224
Email Alert to Address Configuration
225
Email Alert Statistics
226
Monitoring System Information and Configuring Logging (CLI)
227
Viewing System Information
227
Running Cable Diagnostics
227
Configuring Local Logging
228
Configuring Remote Logging
230
Configuring Mail Server Settings
231
Configuring Email Alerts for Log Messages
232
Logging Configuration Examples
234
Configuring Local and Remote Logging
234
Configuring Email Alerting
235
Verify the Configuration
237
12 Managing General System Settings
239
System Settings Overview
239
Why Does System Information Need to be Configured
240
What Are SDM Templates
241
Why Is the System Time Needed
242
How Does SNTP Work
242
Default General System Information
242
Configuring General System Settings (Web)
243
System Information
243
CLI Banner
246
SDM Template Preference
247
Clock
248
SNTP Global Settings
249
SNTP Authentication
250
SNTP Server
252
Summer Time Configuration
256
Time Zone Configuration
257
Slot Summary
258
Supported Cards
259
Configuring System Settings (CLI)
260
Configuring System Information
260
Configuring the Banner
261
Managing the SDM Template
262
Configuring SNTP Authentication and an SNTP Server
262
Setting the System Time and Date Manually
264
Viewing Slot Information
265
General System Settings Configuration Examples
266
Configuring System and Banner Information
266
Configuring SNTP
269
Configuring the Time Manually
271
13 Configuring SNMP
273
SNMP Overview
273
What Is SNMP
273
What Are SNMP Traps
274
Why Is SNMP Needed
275
Default SNMP Values
275
Configuring SNMP (Web)
277
SNMP Global Parameters
277
SNMP View Settings
278
Access Control Group
280
Snmpv3 User Security Model (USM)
282
Communities
285
Notification Filter
287
Notification Recipients
288
Trap Flags
291
Ospfv2 Trap Flags
292
Ospfv3 Trap Flags
293
Trap Log
294
Configuring SNMP (CLI)
295
Configuring the Snmpv3 Engine ID
295
Configuring SNMP Views, Groups, and Users
296
Configuring Communities
299
Configuring SNMP Notifications (Traps and Informs)
301
SNMP Configuration Examples
304
Configuring Snmpv1 and Snmpv2
304
Configuring Snmpv3
305
14 Managing Images and Files
309
Image and File Management Overview
309
What Files Can be Managed
309
Why Is File Management Needed
311
What Methods Are Supported for File Management
313
What Factors Should be Considered When Managing Files
313
How Is the Running Configuration Saved
315
Managing Images and Files (Web)
316
File System
316
Active Images
317
USB Flash Drive
318
File Download
319
File Upload
321
Copy Files
323
Managing Images and Files (CLI)
324
Downloading and Activating a New Image (TFTP)
324
Managing Files in Internal Flash
326
Managing Files on a USB Flash Device (Powerconnect 8100-Series Switches Only)
327
Uploading a Configuration File (SCP)
327
Managing Configuration Scripts (SFTP)
328
File and Image Management Configuration Examples
329
Upgrading the Firmware
329
Managing Configuration Scripts
332
Managing Files by Using the USB Flash Drive (Powerconnect 8100-Series Switches Only)
334
15 Automatically Updating the Image
337
And Configuration
337
Auto Configuration Overview
337
What Files Does USB Auto Configuration Use
338
What Is USB Auto Configuration
338
How Does USB Auto Configuration Use the Files on the USB Device
340
What Is the Setup File Format
341
What Is the DHCP Auto Configuration Process
342
Monitoring and Completing the DHCP Auto Configuration Process
347
What Are the Dependencies for DHCP Auto Configuration
348
Default Auto Configuration Values
349
Managing Auto Configuration (Web)
350
Auto-Install Configuration
350
Managing Auto Configuration (CLI)
351
Managing Auto Configuration
351
Auto Configuration Example
352
Enabling DHCP Auto Configuration and Auto Image Download
352
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Dell PowerConnect 8164F User Configuration Manual (1266 pages)
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Switch
| Size: 35.94 MB
Table of Contents
Notes and Cautions
2
Table of Contents
3
1 Introduction
49
About this Document
49
Audience
50
Document Conventions
50
Additional Documentation
51
2 Switch Features
53
System Management Features
54
Multiple Management Options
54
System Time Management
54
Log Messages
54
Integrated DHCP Server
55
Management of Basic Network Information
55
Ipv6 Management Features
55
Dual Software Images
55
File Management
56
Switch Database Management Templates
56
Automatic Installation of Firmware and Configuration
56
Sflow
57
SNMP Alarms and Trap Logs
57
CDP Interoperability through ISDP
57
Remote Monitoring (RMON)
57
Stacking Features
58
High Port Count
58
Single IP Management
58
Automatic Firmware Update for New Stack Members
58
Master Failover with Transparent Transition
59
Nonstop Forwarding on the Stack
59
Hot Add/Delete and Firmware Synchronization
59
Security Features
59
Configurable Access and Authentication Profiles
59
Password-Protected Management Access
60
Strong Password Enforcement
60
TACACS+ Client
60
RADIUS Support
60
Ssh/Ssl
61
Inbound Telnet Control
61
Denial of Service
61
Port Protection
61
Captive Portal
62
Dot1X Authentication (IEEE 802.1X)
62
MAC-Based 802.1X Authentication
62
Dot1X Monitor Mode
63
MAC-Based Port Security
63
Access Control Lists (ACL)
63
Time-Based Acls
64
IP Source Guard (IPSG)
64
DHCP Snooping
64
Dynamic ARP Inspection
64
Protected Ports (Private VLAN Edge)
65
Switching Features
65
Flow Control Support (IEEE 802.3X)
65
Head of Line Blocking Prevention
65
Alternate Store and Forward (ASF)
65
Auto-MDI/MDIX Support
66
Back Pressure Support
66
Jumbo Frames Support
66
VLAN-Aware MAC-Based Switching
66
Auto Negotiation
67
Broadcast Storm Control
67
Port Mirroring
67
Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP)
68
Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) for Media Endpoint Devices
68
Priority-Based Flow Control (PFC)
68
Static and Dynamic MAC Address Tables
68
Data Center Bridging Exchange (Dbcx) Protocol
69
Enhanced Transmission Selection
69
Fibre Channel over Ethernet (Fcoe) Initialization Protocol Snooping
69
Cisco Protocol Filtering
70
DHCP Layer 2 Relay
70
Virtual Local Area Network Supported Features
70
Port-Based Vlans
70
VLAN Support
70
GARP and GVRP Support
71
IEEE 802.1V Protocol-Based Vlans
71
IP Subnet-Based VLAN
71
MAC-Based VLAN
71
Voice VLAN
71
Double Vlans
72
Guest VLAN
72
Spanning Tree Protocol Features
73
Rapid Spanning Tree
73
Spanning Tree Port Settings
73
Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
73
Multiple Spanning Tree
73
Bridge Protocol Data Unit (BPDU) Guard
74
BPDU Filtering
74
Link Aggregation Features
74
Link Aggregation
74
Link Aggregate Control Protocol (LACP)
74
Routing Features
76
Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) Table Management
76
VLAN Routing
76
IP Configuration
76
Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
76
BOOTP/DHCP Relay Agent
77
IP Helper and UDP Relay
77
Routing Information Protocol
77
Router Discovery
77
Routing Table
77
Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP)
78
Tunnel and Loopback Interfaces
78
Ipv6 Routing Features
78
Ipv6 Configuration
78
Ipv6 Routes
79
Ospfv3
79
Dhcpv6
79
Quality of Service (Qos) Features
80
Differentiated Services (Diffserv)
80
Class of Service (Cos)
80
Auto Voice over IP (Voip)
80
Internet Small Computer System Interface (Iscsi) Optimization
81
Layer 2 Multicast Features
81
IGMP Snooping
81
MAC Multicast Support
81
IGMP Snooping Querier
82
MLD Snooping
82
Multicast VLAN Registration
82
Layer 3 Multicast Features
83
Distance Vector Multicast Routing Protocol
83
IGMP Proxy
83
Internet Group Management Protocol
83
Protocol Independent Multicast-Dense Mode
83
Mld/Mldv2 (RFC2710/RFC3810)
84
Protocol Independent Multicast Ipv6 Support
84
Protocol Independent Multicast-Source Specific Multicast
84
Protocol Independent Multicast-Sparse Mode
84
3 Hardware Overview
85
Powerconnect 8000-Series and 8100-Series Front Panel
85
Powerconnect 8024 Front Panel
85
Powerconnect 8024F Front Panel
86
Powerconnect 8132 Front Panel
87
Powerconnect 8132F Front Panel
87
Powerconnect 8164 Front Panel
88
Powerconnect 8164F Front Panel
89
Hot-Pluggable Interface Modules
90
USB Port (Power Connect 8100-Series Switches Only)
92
Port and System Leds
92
Powerconnect 8000-Series and 8100-Series Back Panel
92
Console Port
93
Out-Of-Band Management Port
93
Power Supplies
93
Ventilation System
94
LED Definitions
95
Port Leds
95
System Leds
96
Switch Addresses
97
4 Using Dell Openmanage Switch
101
Administrator
101
About Dell Openmanage Switch Administrator
101
Starting the Application
102
Understanding the Interface
103
Defining Fields
105
Understanding the Device View
106
Using the Device View Port Features
106
5 Using the Command-Line Interface
107
Accessing the Switch through the CLI
107
Console Connection
107
Telnet Connection
108
Understanding Command Modes
109
Entering CLI Commands
111
Using the Question Mark to Get Help
111
Entering Abbreviated Commands
112
Negating Commands
112
Using Command Completion
112
Recalling Commands from the History Buffer
113
Understanding Error Messages
113
6 Default Settings
115
7 Setting the IP Address and Other
119
Basic Network Information
119
IP Address and Network Information Overview
119
What Is the Basic Network Information
119
Why Is Basic Network Information Needed
120
How Is Basic Network Information Configured
121
What Is Out-Of-Band Management and In-Band Management
121
Default Network Information
123
Configuring Basic Network Information (Web)
124
Out-Of-Band Interface
124
IP Interface Configuration (Default VLAN IP Address)
125
Route Entry Configuration (Switch Default Gateway)
126
Domain Name Server
128
Default Domain Name
129
Host Name Mapping
130
Dynamic Host Name Mapping
131
Configuring Basic Network Information (CLI)
132
Enabling the DHCP Client on the OOB Port
132
Enabling the DHCP Client on the Default VLAN
132
Managing DHCP Leases
133
Configuring Static Network Information on the OOB Port
134
Configuring Static Network Information on the Default VLAN
134
Configuring and Viewing Additional Network Information
135
Basic Network Information Configuration Example
136
8 Managing QSFP Ports
139
9 Managing a Switch Stack
141
Stacking Overview
141
Creating a Powerconnect 8000/8100 Series Stack
142
How Is the Stack Master Selected
144
Adding a Switch to the Stack
145
Removing a Switch from the Stack
146
How Is the Firmware Updated on the Stack
147
What Is Stacking Standby
147
What Is Nonstop Forwarding
147
Switch Stack MAC Addressing and Stack Design Considerations
150
NSF Network Design Considerations
151
Why Is Stacking Needed
151
Default Stacking Values
152
Managing and Monitoring the Stack (Web)
153
Unit Configuration
153
Stack Summary
155
Stack Firmware Synchronization
156
Supported Switches
157
Stack Port Summary
158
Stack Port Counters
159
Stack Port Diagnostics
159
NSF Summary
160
Checkpoint Statistics
161
Managing the Stack (CLI)
162
Configuring Stack Member, Stack Port, and NSF Settings
162
Viewing and Clearing Stacking and NSF Information
164
Stacking and NSF Usage Scenarios
164
Basic Failover
166
Preconfiguring a Stack Member
168
NSF in the Data Center
170
NSF and Voip
171
NSF and DHCP Snooping
172
NSF and the Storage Access Network
173
NSF and Routed Access
175
10 Configuring Authentication
177
Authorization, and Accounting
177
AAA Overview
177
Methods
178
Access Lines
179
Authentication
179
Authorization
180
Exec Authorization Capabilities
181
Accounting
182
Authentication Examples
183
Local Authentication Example
183
TACACS+ Authentication Example
184
RADIUS Authentication Example
186
Authorization Examples
187
Local Authorization Example-Direct Login to Privileged EXEC Mode
187
TACACS+ Authorization Example-Direct Login to Privileged EXEC Mode
187
TACACS+ Authorization Example-Administrative Profiles
188
TACACS+ Authorization Example-Custom Administrative Profile
189
TACACS+ Authorization Example-Per-Command Authorization
190
RADIUS Authorization Example-Direct Login to Privileged EXEC Mode
191
RADIUS Authorization Example-Administrative Profiles
191
Using RADIUS Servers to Control Management Access
192
How Does RADIUS Control Management Access
192
Which RADIUS Attributes Does the Switch Support
194
How Are RADIUS Attributes Processed on the Switch
196
Using TACACS+ Servers to Control Management Access
197
Which TACACS+ Attributes Does the Switch Support
198
Access Lines (AAA)
199
Default Configurations
199
Method Lists
199
Access Lines (Non-AAA)
200
Administrative Profiles
200
11 Monitoring and Logging System
203
Information
203
System Monitoring Overview
203
What System Information Is Monitored
203
Where Are Log Messages Sent
204
Why Is System Information Needed
204
What Are the Severity Levels
205
What Are the System Startup and Operation Logs
205
What Is the Log Message Format
206
What Factors Should be Considered When Configuring Logging
207
Default Log Settings
207
Monitoring System Information and Configuring Logging (Web)
208
Device Information
208
System Health
209
System Resources
210
Integrated Cable Test for Copper Cables
211
Optical Transceiver Diagnostics
212
Log Global Settings
214
RAM Log
215
Log File
216
Remote Log Server
216
Email Alert Global Configuration
219
Email Alert Mail Server Configuration
220
Email Alert Subject Configuration
222
Email Alert to Address Configuration
223
Email Alert Statistics
224
Monitoring System Information and Configuring Logging (CLI)
225
Viewing System Information
225
Running Cable Diagnostics
225
Configuring Local Logging
226
Configuring Remote Logging
228
Configuring Mail Server Settings
229
Configuring Email Alerts for Log Messages
230
Logging Configuration Examples
232
Configuring Local and Remote Logging
232
Configuring Email Alerting
233
Verify the Configuration
235
12 Managing General System Settings
237
System Settings Overview
237
Why Does System Information Need to be Configured
238
What Are SDM Templates
239
Why Is the System Time Needed
240
How Does SNTP Work
240
Default General System Information
240
Configuring General System Settings (Web)
241
System Information
241
CLI Banner
244
SDM Template Preference
245
Clock
246
SNTP Global Settings
247
SNTP Authentication
248
SNTP Server
250
Summer Time Configuration
254
Time Zone Configuration
255
Slot Summary
256
Supported Cards
257
Configuring System Settings (CLI)
258
Configuring System Information
258
Configuring the Banner
259
Managing the SDM Template
260
Configuring SNTP Authentication and an SNTP Server
260
Setting the System Time and Date Manually
262
Viewing Slot Information
263
General System Settings Configuration Examples
264
Configuring System and Banner Information
264
Configuring SNTP
267
Configuring the Time Manually
269
13 Configuring SNMP
271
SNMP Overview
271
What Is SNMP
271
What Are SNMP Traps
272
Why Is SNMP Needed
273
Default SNMP Values
273
Configuring SNMP (Web)
275
SNMP Global Parameters
275
SNMP View Settings
276
Access Control Group
278
Snmpv3 User Security Model (USM)
280
Communities
283
Notification Filter
285
Notification Recipients
286
Trap Flags
289
Ospfv2 Trap Flags
290
Ospfv3 Trap Flags
291
Trap Log
292
Configuring SNMP (CLI)
293
Configuring the Snmpv3 Engine ID
293
Configuring SNMP Views, Groups, and Users
294
Configuring Communities
297
Configuring SNMP Notifications (Traps and Informs)
299
SNMP Configuration Examples
302
Configuring Snmpv1 and Snmpv2
302
Configuring Snmpv3
303
14 Managing Images and Files
307
Image and File Management Overview
307
What Files Can be Managed
307
Why Is File Management Needed
309
What Methods Are Supported for File Management
311
What Factors Should be Considered When Managing Files
311
How Is the Running Configuration Saved
313
Managing Images and Files (Web)
314
File System
314
Active Images
315
USB Flash Drive
316
File Download
317
File Upload
319
Copy Files
321
Managing Images and Files (CLI)
322
Downloading and Activating a New Image (TFTP)
322
Managing Files in Internal Flash
323
Managing Files on a USB Flash Device (Powerconnect 8100-Series Switches Only)
324
Uploading a Configuration File (SCP)
324
Managing Configuration Scripts (SFTP)
325
File and Image Management Configuration Examples
326
Upgrading the Firmware
326
Managing Configuration Scripts
329
Managing Files by Using the USB Flash Drive (Powerconnect 8100-Series Switches Only)
331
15 Automatically Updating the Image
333
And Configuration
333
Auto Configuration Overview
333
What Files Does USB Auto Configuration Use
334
What Is USB Auto Configuration
334
What Is the DHCP Auto Configuration Process
335
Monitoring and Completing the DHCP Auto Configuration Process
339
What Are the Dependencies for DHCP Auto Configuration
340
Default Auto Configuration Values
341
Managing Auto Configuration (Web)
342
Auto-Install Configuration
342
Managing Auto Configuration (CLI)
343
Managing Auto Configuration
343
Auto Configuration Example
344
Enabling DHCP Auto Configuration and Auto Image Download
344
Dell PowerConnect 8164F Release Note (74 pages)
5.1.0.1 Firmware Release Notes
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Switch
| Size: 1.49 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
2
Introduction
3
Global Support
3
Firmware Specifications
3
Firmware Upgrade
4
Firmware Downgrade
5
Boot Code Downgrade
6
Hardware Supported
6
Support Matrix
7
Supported Firmware Functionality
8
Release Notes
9
Added Functionality in this Release
9
C H a N G E D F U N C T I O N a L I T y I N T H I S R E L E a S
9
CLI Reference Guide Update
10
Multicast Vlan Registration
12
Iscsi Optimization
12
Dhcp Relay
20
I S S U E S R E S O L V E
23
C L I R E F E R E N C E G U I D E U P D a T E
54
U S E R ' S C O N F I G U R a T I O N G U I D E U P D a T E
58
Known Issues
60
K N O W N R E S T R I C T I O N S a N D L I M I T a T I O N
69
Management – 4.2.1.3
70
Layer 2 – 4.2.0.4
71
Layer 3 – 4.2.0.4
72
Management – 4.2.0.4
73
Data Center – 4.2.0.4
74
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Dell PowerConnect 8164F Manual (55 pages)
Stacking guide
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Switch
| Size: 2.88 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Important Firmware Update for Powerconnect 81Xx Stacking
4
Introduction
6
Stacking and Management
7
Simplified Firmware Updates for Stack Members
7
Stacking and Redundancy
7
Nonstop Forwarding on the Stack
7
Hot Add/Delete and Firmware Synchronization
7
Meta-Data Considerations
7
How a Master Is Selected
8
How to Select a Master During Initial Stack Setup
10
Stacking Scenarios
11
Creating a Stack
12
Command-Line Interface Method
23
Web Interface Method
27
Updating Firmware on a Stack
30
Command-Line Interface Method
30
Web Interface Method
32
Removing Member Units
38
Command-Line Interface Method
39
Web Interface Method
44
Managing the Standby Unit
51
Command-Line Interface Method
51
Web Interface Method
52
Appendix A - Commands Used in this Document
55
Appendix B - Network Switch Versions
55
About Dell
55
Dell PowerConnect 8164F Configuration Manual (17 pages)
Switch Configuration Guide for EqualLogic SANs
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Switch
| Size: 0.76 MB
Table of Contents
Revisions
2
Table of Contents
3
1 Introduction
5
Audience
5
Switch Details
5
Cabling Diagram
6
2 Dell Recommended Switch Configuration
7
Hardware Configuration
7
Delete Startup Configuration
7
Disable DCB
9
Configure out of Band (OOB) Management Port
9
Http and Telnet Authentication
9
Configure Login Credentials
9
Enable Iscsi Optimization Feature
10
Configure Flow Control (Optional)
10
Configure Jumbo MTU for All Ports
10
Configure Spanning Tree Portfast on Edge Ports
11
Configure QSFP Ports for LAG
11
Save Configuration
11
Configure Additional Switch
11
3 Configure Data Center Bridging (DCB) (Optional)
12
Enable DCB
12
Create VLAN
12
Configure Class of Service, Dot1P Mapping, and Traffic Class
12
Configure Priority Flow Control on Switch Ports and Port Channel
12
Configure ETS Values
13
Save Configuration
13
Configure Additional Switches
14
4 Reverting from DCB to Non-DCB Configuration (Optional)
15
Disable DCB and the DCB Policies
15
Revert to Default VLAN ID on Switch and Arrays
16
Save Configuration
16
Additional Resources
17
Dell PowerConnect 8164F Specifications (3 pages)
PowerConnect 8100 Series high-performance 10/40 GbE Enterprise Switches
Brand:
Dell
| Category:
Switch
| Size: 0.15 MB
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