Dell PowerConnect 7024 Getting Started Guide
Dell PowerConnect
7000 Series Switch
Getting Started Guide
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はじめに
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Regulatory models: PC7024, PC7024P,
PC7024F, PC7048, PC7048P, and PC7048R
Dell PowerConnect
7000 Series Switch
Getting Started Guide
Regulatory Models: PC7024, PC7024P,
PC7024F, PC7048, PC7048P, PC7048R,
and PC7048R-RA
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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if instructions are not followed.
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injury, or death.
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Regulatory Models: PC7024, PC7024P, PC7024F, PC7048, PC7048P, PC7048R, and PC7048R-RA
March 2011 P/N D3R71 Rev. A00
Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
PowerConnect 7000 Series Overview . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Hardware Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
PowerConnect 7000 Series Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . 6
Switch Ports
Console Port
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Out-of-Band Management Port
USB Port
Reset Button
Port and System LEDs
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Stack Master LED and Stack
Number Display
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PowerConnect 7000 Series Back Panel
Expansion Slots for Plug-in Modules
Power Supplies
Ventilation System
Locator LED
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Contents 3
3Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Unpacking the Switch
Package Contents
Unpacking Steps
Mounting the Switch
Installing in a Rack
Installing as a Free-standing Switch
Stacking Multiple Switches
Creating a Switch Stack
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4 Starting and Configuring the Switch . . . 19
Connecting a Switch to a Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting a Switch to a Power Supply
AC and DC Power Connection
Booting the Switch
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Performing the Initial Configuration
Enabling Remote Management
Initial Configuration Procedure
Example Session
Next Steps
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5 PoE Power Budget . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4 Contents
Introduction
This document provides basic information about the Dell PowerConnect
7000 Series switches, including how to install a switch and perform the initial
configuration. For information about how to configure and monitor switch
features, see the User’s Configuration Guide, which is available on your User
Documentation CD, or check the Dell Support website at support.dell.com
for the latest updates on documentation and firmware.
This document contains the following sections:
• Hardware Overview
• Installation
• Starting and Configuring the Switch
PowerConnect 7000 Series Overview
The PowerConnect 7000 Series switches are stackable Layer 3 Gigabit
Ethernet switches and include the following six models:
• PowerConnect 7024 (PC7024)
• PowerConnect 7024P (PC7024P)
• PowerConnect 7024F (PC7024F)
• PowerConnect 7048 (PC7048)
• PowerConnect 7048P (PC7048P)
• PowerConnect 7048R (PC7048R/PC7048R-RA)
NOTE: The PowerConnect 7048R (PC7048R/PC7048R-RA) is a top-of-rack switch.
The difference between the PC7048R and PC7048R-RA models is the air-flow
direction.
Getting Started Guide 5
Hardware Overview
This section contains information about device characteristics and modular
hardware configurations for the PowerConnect 7000 Series switches.
All models are 1U, rack mountable switches with the following physical
dimensions:
• 440 x 460 x 44 mm (W x D x H).
• 17.3 x 18.1 x 1.7 inch (W x D x H).
PowerConnect 7000 Series Front Panel
The following images show the front panels of the six switch models in the
PowerConnect 7000 Series.
Figure 1-1. PowerConnect 7024 with 24 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports
Combo Ports10/100/1000BASE-T Auto-sensing
Full Duplex RJ-45 Ports
Figure 1-2. PowerConnect 7024P with 24 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE Plus Ports
Combo Ports10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 PoE Plus Ports
Providing up to 30W per Port
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Figure 1-3. PowerConnect 7024F with 24 SFP Ports
SFP Ports Combo Ports
Figure 1-4. PowerConnect 7048 with 48 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports
Full Duplex RJ-45 Ports
Combo Ports10/100/1000BASE-T Auto-sensing
Figure 1-5. PowerConnect 7048P with 48 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE Plus Ports
Combo Ports10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 PoE Plus Ports
Providing up to 30W per Port
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Figure 1-6. PowerConnect 7048R with 48 10/100/1000BASE-T Ports
10/100/1000BASE-T Auto-sensing
Full Duplex RJ-45 Ports
Combo Ports
In addition to the switch ports, the front panel of each model in the series
includes the following ports:
• Console port
• Out-of-band management port
• USB port
The additional ports are on the right side of the front panel.
Figure 1-7. Additional PowerConnect 7000 Series Ports
Console Port Out-of-Band Management Port
USB Port
Reset Button
Combo Ports
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The front panel also contains a reset button (pinhole) and several status
LEDs.
NOTE: The port LEDs and system LEDs on the front panel are not the same for all
models. Figure 1-7 shows the LEDs on the PowerConnect 7024, PowerConnect
7024F, and PowerConnect 7048 switches.
Switch Ports
The PowerConnect 7024 and PowerConnect 7024P front panel provides
24 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T) RJ-45 ports with four SFP combo
ports that have an auto-sensing mode for speed, flow control, and duplex
mode. SFP transceivers are sold separately. The PowerConnect 7024P switch
ports are IEEE 802.3at-2009-compliant (PoE Plus) and can provided up to
30W of power per port.
The PowerConnect 7024F front panel provides 20 Gigabit Ethernet
(10/100/1000BASE-FX) SFP ports plus 4 combo ports for copper or SFP
media support.
The PowerConnect 7048, PowerConnect 7048P, and PowerConnect 7048R
front panel provides 48 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T) RJ-45 ports
with four SFP combo ports. The PowerConnect 7048P switch ports are
IEEE 802.3at-2009-compliant (PoE Plus) and can provided up to 30W of
power per port.
The front-panel switch ports have the following characteristics:
• The switch automatically detects the difference between crossed and
straight-through cables on RJ-45 ports.
• SFP ports support both SX and LX modules.
• RJ-45 ports support half- and full-duplex mode 10/100/1000 Mbps.
Console Port
The console port is for management through a serial interface. This port
provides a direct connection to the switch and allows you to access the CLI
from a console terminal connected to the port through the provided serial
cable (RJ-45 to female DB-9 connectors).
The console port supports asynchronous data of eight data bits, one stop bit, no
parity bit, and no flow control. The default baud rate is 9600 bps.
Getting Started Guide 9
Out-of-Band Management Port
The Out-of-Band (OOB) management port is a 10/100/1000BASE-T
Ethernet port dedicated to remote switch management. Traffic on this port is
segregated from operational network traffic on the switch ports and cannot be
switched or routed to the operational network.
USB Port
The Type-A, female USB port supports a USB 2.0-compliant flash memory
drive. The PowerConnect switch can read or write to a flash drive formatted
as FAT-32. You can use a USB flash drive to copy switch configuration files
and images between the USB flash drive and the switch. You can also use the
USB flash drive to move and copy configuration files and images from one
switch to other switches in the network.
The USB port does not support any other type of USB device.
Reset Button
The reset button is accessed through the pinhole and allows you to perform a
hard reset on the switch. To use the reset button, insert an unbent paper clip
or similar tool into the pinhole. When the switch completes the boot process
after the reset, it resumes operation with the most recently saved
configuration. Any changes made to the running configuration that were not
saved to the startup configuration prior to the reset are lost.
Port and System LEDs
The front panel contains light emitting diodes (LEDs) that indicate the
status of port links, power supplies, fans, stacking, and the overall system.
Additionally, the PowerConnect 7024P and PowerConnect 7048P switches
contain LEDs that provide information about Power over Ethernet Plus
(PoE+) status and activity on the ports.
For information about the status that the LEDs indicate, see the User’s
Configuration Guide.
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Stack Master LED and Stack Number Display
When a switch within a stack is the master unit, the stack master LED, which
is labeled M, is solid green. If the M LED is off, the stack member is not the
master unit. The Stack No. panel displays the unit number for the stack
member. If a switch is not part of a stack, the M LED is illuminated and the
stack unit number is 1.
PowerConnect 7000 Series Back Panel
The following images show the back panel of the PowerConnect 7000 Series
switches.
Figure 1-8. PC7024, PC7024F, and PC7048 Back Panel
Fan Vents
Dual 10G Slots for SFP+, 10GBASE-T,
or Stacking/10GbE Modules
Figure 1-9. PC7024P and PC7048P Back Panel
Fan Vents
Dual 10G Slots for SFP+, 10GBASE-T,
or Stacking/10 GbE Modules
Redundant DC Power
Supply Receptacle
External DC Power
Supply Receptacle
Getting Started Guide 11
AC Power
Receptacle
AC Power
Receptacle
Figure 1-10. PC7048R Back Panel
Fan Trays
AC Power
Receptacle
Dual 10G Slots for SFP+, 10GBASE-T,
or Stacking/10GbE Modules
AC Power
Receptacle
Expansion Slots for Plug-in Modules
Two expansion slots are located on the back of the switch and can support the
following modules:
• 10GBASE-T module
• SFP+ module
• Stacking/10 GbE module
Each plug-in module has two ports. The Stacking/10GbE modules can be
configured to operate as either 16-Gigabit stacking ports or 10-Gigabit
Ethernet switch ports. The plug-in modules include hot-swap support, so you
do not need to reboot the switch after you install a new module.
Power Supplies
PC7024 and PC7024F
PowerConnect 7024 and PowerConnect 7024F switches have an internal
180-watt power supply. The additional external power supply (PowerConnect
RPS720) provides 180 watts of power and gives full redundancy for the
switch.
PC7024P
PowerConnect 7024P switches have an internal 1000-watt power supply.
The additional external power supply (PowerConnect MPS1000) provides
1000 Watts and gives full redundancy for the switch.
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PC7048
PowerConnect 7048 switches have an internal 180-watt power supply.
The additional external power supply (PowerConnect RPS720) provides
180 watts and gives full redundancy for the switch.
PC7048P
PowerConnect 7048P switches have an internal 1000-watt power supply
which can support up to 24 ports of PoE. The additional external power
supply (PowerConnect MPS1000) allows all 48 ports of PoE, or 24 ports of
PoE and full redundancy for the switch.
PC7048R and PC7048R-RA
PowerConnect 7048R and PowerConnect 7048R-RA switches are designed as
top-of-rack switches and include two internal, replaceable, AC power supplies
for redundant or load-sharing operation. Each power supply can provide
300 watts and includes hot-swap support. This means you do not need to
power-down the switch to remove or replace one power supply while the other
power supply is operating normally. However, it is necessary to remove power
from the power supply that is being removed or replaced.
CAUTION: Remove the power cable from the modules prior to removing the
module itself. Power must not be connected prior to insertion in the chassis.
Ventilation System
Three fans cool the PowerConnect 7024, PowerConnect 7024F, and
PowerConnect 7048. The PowerConnect 7024P and PowerConnect 7048P
each have two fans, with a third fan in the internal power supply.
The PowerConnect 7048R has two hot-swappable fan trays with one fan each.
Locator LED
The back panel includes an LED to help identify the switch within a rack or
room full of switches. From your remote management system, you can set the
LED to blink to help you or a local technician identify the physical location of
the switch.
Getting Started Guide 13
Installation
Site Preparation
PowerConnect 7000 Series switches can be mounted in a standard 48.26-cm
(19-inch) rack or left freestanding (placed on a flat surface) and function as
stand-alone switches.
Before installing the switch or switches, make sure that the chosen
installation location meets the following site requirements:
•
Power
— The switch is installed near an easily accessible 100–240 VAC,
50–60 Hz outlet.
•
Clearance
access. Allow clearance for cabling, power connections, and ventilation.
Cabling
•
as radio transmitters, broadcast amplifiers, power lines, and fluorescent
lighting fixtures.
•
Ambient Temperature
range is 0 to 45ºC (32 to 113ºF) at a relative humidity of up to 95 percent,
non-condensing.
Unpacking the Switch
— There is adequate front and rear clearance for operator
— The cabling is routed to avoid sources of electrical noise such
— The ambient switch operating temperature
Package Contents
When unpacking each switch, make sure that the following items are
included:
• One PowerConnect switch
• One AC power cable (two AC power cables for the PowerConnect 7048R)
• One RJ-45 to DB-9 female cable
• One rack-mount kit for rack installation (two mounting brackets, bolts,
and cage nuts)
• One set of self-adhesive rubber pads for the free-standing switch (four pads
are included)
•
User Documentation
14 Getting Started Guide
CD
• Getting Started Guide
• Safety and Regulatory Information
• Warranty and Support Information
• Software License Agreement
Unpacking Steps
NOTE: Before unpacking the switch, inspect the container and immediately report
any evidence of damage.
1
Place the container on a clean, flat surface and cut all straps securing the
container.
2
Open the container or remove the container top.
3
Carefully remove the switch from the container and place it on a secure
and clean surface.
4
Remove all packing material.
5
Inspect the product and accessories for damage.
Mounting the Switch
WARNING: Read the safety information in the Safety and Regulatory Information
as well as the safety information for other switches that connect to or support the
switch.
The AC power connector is on the back panel of the switch.
Installing in a Rack
WARNING: Do not use rack mounting kits to suspend the switch from under a
table or desk, or attach it to a wall.
CAUTION: Disconnect all cables from the switch before continuing. Remove all
self-adhesive pads from the underside of the switch, if they have been attached.
CAUTION: When mounting multiple switches into a rack, mount the switches
from the bottom up.
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 in the rack-mounting bracket. Figure 1-11 illustrates where to mount
the brackets.
Getting Started Guide 15
Figure 1-11. Attaching the Brackets
2
Insert the supplied bolts into the rack-mounting holes and tighten with a
screwdriver.
3
Repeat the process for the rack-mounting bracket on the other side of the
switch.
4
Insert the switch into the 48.26 cm (19 inch) rack, ensuring that the rackmounting holes on the switch line up to the mounting holes in the rack.
5
Secure the switch to the rack with either the rack bolts or cage nuts and
cage-nut bolts with washers (depending on the kind of rack you have).
Fasten the bolts on bottom before fastening the bolts on top.
CAUTION: Make sure that the supplied rack bolts fit the pre-threaded holes in the
rack.
NOTE: Make sure that the ventilation holes are not obstructed.
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Installing as a Free-standing Switch
NOTE: We strongly recommend mounting the switch in a rack.
Install the switch on a flat surface if you are not installing it in a rack.
The surface must be able to support the weight of the switch and the switch
cables. The switch is supplied with four self-adhesive rubber pads.
1
Attach the self-adhesive rubber pads on each location marked on the
bottom of the switch.
2
Set the switch on a flat surface, and make sure that it has proper
ventilation by leaving 5 cm (2 inches) on each side and 13 cm (5 inches) at
the back.
Stacking Multiple Switches
You can stack PowerConnect PowerConnect 7000 Series switches up to
12 switches high, supporting up to 576 front panel ports. When multiple
switches are connected together through the stack ports, they operate as a
single unit with a larger port count. The stack operates and is managed as a
single entity.
NOTE: If you are installing a stack of switches, you need to assemble and cable the
stack before powering up and configuring it. When a stack is powered up for the
first time, the switches elect a Master Switch, which may occupy any location in
the stack. The Master LED on the front panel is illuminated on the master unit.
Creating a Switch Stack
Create a stack by connecting adjacent units using the stacking ports on the
back panel of the switch. Stacking modules are sold separately. Figure 1-12
shows the switches connected in a ring topology, which is the recommended
topology for a stack.
Install a separately purchased stacking module in one of the rear expansion
1
slots for each of the switches in the stack.
2
Connect one of the short stacking cables into either of the stacking ports
of the top switch and the switch directly below it.
If necessary, use a separately purchased, long (3 meter) stacking cable to
connect the switches.
Getting Started Guide 17
3
Repeat this process until all of the devices are connected.
4
Use the remaining stacking cable to connect the remaining free ports,
one each on the top and bottom switches.
Figure 1-12. Connecting a Stack of Switches
XG1 Port XG2 Port
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
The stack in Figure 1-12 is connected in a ring topology and has the following
physical connections between the switches:
• The XG1 port on Unit 1 is connected to the XG2 port on Unit 2.
• The XG1 port on Unit 2 is connected to the XG4 port on Unit 3.
• The XG3 port on Unit 3 is connected to the XG2 port on Unit 1.
Stacking Standby
The stacking feature supports a Standby or backup unit that assumes the
Master unit role if the Master unit in the stack fails. As soon as a Master
failure is detected in the stack, the Standby unit initializes the control plane
and enables all other stack units with the current configuration. The Standby
unit maintains a synchronized copy of the running configuration for the
stack. During switchover, all the ports are brought down and brought up to
avoid possible loops and to get new master software applications to a
consistent state.
The Standby unit is pre-configured in the stack; however, you can use the CLI
to select a different stack member as Standby. See the User’s Configuration
Guide or the CLI Reference Guide for more information.
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Starting and Configuring the Switch
The following flow chart provides an overview of the steps you use to perform
the initial configuration after the switch is unpacked and mounted.
Figure 1-13. Installation and Configuration Flow Chart
Connect Power
and Console
Power On
Yes
Choose Option 2
Boot Menu
(Special Functions)
Reboot
Enter Boot
Menu?
No
Loading Program
from Flash to RAM
Enter
Wizard?
No
Manual Initial
Configuration
Yes
Easy Setup Wizard
Configuration
Advanced
Configuration
Getting Started Guide 19
Connecting a Switch to a Terminal
After completing all external connections, connect a terminal to a switch to
configure the switch.
NOTE: Read the release notes for this product before proceeding. You can
download the release notes from the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com/manuals.
NOTE: We recommend that you obtain the most recent version of the user
documentation from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals.
To monitor and configure the switch via serial console, use the console port
on the front panel of the switch (see Figure 1-14) to connect it to a VT100
terminal or to a computer running VT100 terminal emulation software. The
console port is implemented as a data terminal equipment (DTE) connector.
The following equipment is required to use the console port:
• VT100-compatible terminal or a desktop or a portable computer with a
serial port running VT100 terminal emulation software,
HyperTerminal.
• A serial cable (provided) with an RJ-45 connector for the console port and
DB-9 connector for the terminal.
Perform the following tasks to connect a terminal to the switch console port:
1
Connect the DB-9 connector on the serial cable to the terminal or
computer running VT100 terminal emulation software.
2
Configure the terminal emulation software as follows:
a
Select the appropriate serial port (for example, COM 1) to connect to
the console.
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 the flow control to none.
e
Set the terminal emulation mode to
VT100
.
such as Microsoft
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f
Select Terminal keys for Function, Arrow, and Ctrl keys. Make sure
that the setting is for Terminal keys (not Microsoft Windows keys).
NOTE: When using HyperTerminal with Microsoft Windows 2000, make sure
that you have Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or later installed. With Windows
2000 Service Pack 2, the arrow keys function properly in HyperTerminal's
VT100 emulation. Go to microsoft.com for more information about Windows
2000 service packs.
3
Connect the RJ-45 connector on the cable directly to the switch console
port. The PowerConnect 7000 Series console port is located on the right
side of the front panel and is labeled with a
|O|O|
symbol, as shown in
Figure 1-14.
NOTE: If you are configuring a stack of switches, connect the serial cable to
the console port of the Master switch. If you connect the terminal to a
subordinate switch, you will not be able to use the CLI.
Figure 1-14. Console Port Location
Console Port
The RJ-45 port to the right of the console port is for out-of-band
management.
Getting Started Guide 21
Connecting a Switch to a Power Supply
CAUTION: Read the safety information in the Safety and Regulatory Information
as well as the safety information for other switches that connect to or support the
switch.
The PowerConnect 7048R switch has two power supplies for redundant or
load-sharing operation. All other models in the PowerConnect 7000 Series
have one power supply. The
AC and DC Power Connection
1
Make sure that the switch console port is connected to a VT100 terminal
or VT100 terminal emulator via the RJ-45 to DB-9 female cable.
2
Using a 5-foot (1.5 m) standard power cable with safety ground connected,
connect the power cable to the AC main receptacle located on the back
panel (see Figure 1-15).
3
Connect the power cable to a grounded AC outlet.
4
If you are using a redundant or external DC power supply, such as the
PowerConnect RPS720 or PowerConnect MPS1000, connect the DC
power cable to the DC receptacle located on the back panel (see
Figure 1-15).
Figure 1-15. AC and DC Power Connection to Switch
To DC Power Source (Optional)
power receptacles are on the back panel.
22 Getting Started Guide
To AC Power Source
Booting the Switch
When the power is turned on with the local terminal already connected, the
switch goes through a power-on self-test (POST). POST runs every time the
switch is initialized and checks hardware components to determine if the
switch is fully operational before completely booting. If POST detects a
critical problem, the program flow stops. If POST passes successfully, valid
firmware is loaded into RAM. POST messages are displayed on the terminal
and indicate test success or failure. The boot process runs for approximately
60 seconds.
You can invoke the Boot menu after the first part of the POST is completed.
From the Boot menu, you can perform configuration tasks such as resetting
the system to factory defaults, activating the backup image, or recovering a
password. For more information about the Boot menu functions, see the CLI
Reference Guide.
Performing the Initial Configuration
The initial configuration procedure is based on the following assumptions:
• The PowerConnect switch was never configured before and is in the same
state as when you received it.
• The PowerConnect switch booted successfully.
• The console connection was established, and the Dell Easy Setup Wizard
prompt appears on the screen of a VT100 terminal or terminal equivalent.
The initial switch configuration is performed through the console port. After
the initial configuration, you can manage the switch from the alreadyconnected console port or remotely through an interface defined during the
initial configuration.
NOTE: The switch is not configured with a default user name, password,
or IP address.
Before setting up the initial configuration of the switch, obtain the following
information from your network administrator:
• The IP address to be assigned to the management interface.
• The IP subnet mask for the network.
• The IP address of the management interface default gateway.
These settings are necessary to allow the remote management of the switch
through Telnet (Telnet client) or HTTP (Web browser).
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Enabling Remote Management
The front panel contains a Gigabit Ethernet port for remote out-of-band
(OOB) management. The OOB port is located to the right of the console
port. Additionally, you can use any of the switch ports on the front panel for
in-band management. By default, all in-band ports are members of VLAN 1.
The Dell Easy Setup Wizard includes prompts to configure network
information for both the OOB management interface and the VLAN 1
routing interface. For either management interface, you can assign a static
IP address and subnet mask or enable DHCP and allow a network DHCP
server to assign the information.
See the CLI Reference Guide for information about the CLI commands you
use to configure network information.
Initial Configuration Procedure
You can perform the initial configuration by using the Dell Easy Setup
Wizard or by using the CLI. The wizard automatically starts when the switch
configuration file is empty. You can exit the wizard at any point by entering
[ctrl+z], but all configuration settings specified will be discarded, and the
switch will use the default values.
NOTE: If you do not run the Easy Setup Wizard or do not respond to the initial Easy
Setup Wizard prompt within 60 seconds, the switch enters CLI mode.
For more information about performing the initial configuration by using the
CLI, see the CLI Reference Guide. This Getting Started Guide shows how to
use the Easy Setup Wizard for initial switch configuration. The wizard sets up
the following configuration on the switch:
• Establishes the initial privileged user account with a valid password.
The wizard configures one privileged user account during the setup.
• Enables CLI login and HTTP access to use the local authentication setting
only.
• Sets up the IP address for the OOB management interface.
• Sets up the IP address for the VLAN 1 routing interface, of which all
in-band ports are members.
• Sets up the SNMP community string to be used by the SNMP manager at
a given IP address. You may choose to skip this step if SNMP management
is not used for this switch.
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• Allows you to specify the network management system IP address or
permit management access from all IP addresses.
• Configures the default gateway IP address for the VLAN 1 interface.
Example Session
This section describes an Easy Setup Wizard session. The following values are
used by the example session:
• The SNMP community string to be used is
• The network management system (NMS) IP address is
• The user name is
admin
, and the password is
• The OOB management interface uses
• The IP address for the VLAN 1 routing interface is
subnet mask of
• The default gateway is
255.255.255.0
10.1.1.1
.
The setup wizard configures the initial values as defined above. After
completing the wizard, the switch is configured as follows:
• SNMPv2 is enabled and the community string is set up as defined above.
SNMPv3 is disabled by default.
• The admin user account is set up as defined.
• A network management system is configured. From the management
station, you can access the SNMP, HTTP, and CLI interfaces. You may also
choose to allow all IP addresses to access these management interfaces by
choosing the (0.0.0.0) IP address.
• DHCP is enabled on the OOB management interface.
• An IP address is configured for the VLAN 1 routing interface.
• A default gateway address is configured.
public
.
10.1.2.100
admin123
DHCP
for IP address assignment.
.
10.1.1.200
.
with a
NOTE: In the example below, the possible user options or default values are
enclosed in [ ]. If you press <Enter> with no options defined, the default value is
accepted. Help text is in parentheses.
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The following example contains the sequence of prompts and responses
associated with running an example Dell Easy Setup Wizard session, using
the input values listed above.
After the switch completes the POST and is booted, the following dialog
appears:
Unit 1 - Waiting to select management unit)>
Applying Global configuration, please wait ...
Welcome to Dell Easy Setup Wizard
The Setup Wizard guides you through the initial switch
configuration, and gets you up and running as quickly
as possible. You can skip the setup wizard, and enter
CLI mode to manually configure the switch. 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. Note: You can exit the setup wizard at
any point by entering [ctrl+z].
Would you like to run the setup wizard (you must
answer this question within 60 seconds)? [Y/N] y
Step 1:
The system is not setup for SNMP management by
default. To manage the switch using SNMP (required for
Dell Network Manager) you can
. Set up the initial SNMP version 2 account now.
. Return later and setup other SNMP accounts. (For
more information on setting up an SNMP version 1 or
3 account, see the user documentation).
Would you like to setup the SNMP management interface
now? [Y/N] y
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To setup 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, and to add additional management
system information 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.
[public]: public
NOTE: If it is configured, the default access level is set to the highest available
access for the SNMP management interface. Initially only SNMPv2 will be
activated. SNMPv3 is disabled until you return to configure security access for
SNMPv3 (e.g. engine ID, view, etc.).
Please enter the IP address of the Management System
(A.B.C.D) or wildcard (0.0.0.0) to manage from any
Management Station. [0.0.0.0]: 10.1.2.100
Step 2:
Now we need to setup your initial privilege (Level 15)
user account. This account is used to login to the CLI
and Web interface. You may setup other accounts and
change privilege levels later. For more information on
setting up user accounts and changing privilege
levels, see the user documentation.
To setup a user account:
Please enter the user name. [root]:admin
Please enter the user password: ********
Please reenter the user password: ********
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Step 3:
Next, IP addresses are setup on the OOB (Out-Of-Band)
Interface and/or the VLAN 1 routing interface.
You can use these IP addresses to access the CLI, Web
interface, or SNMP interface of the switch.
To access the switch through any Management Interface
you can
. Setup the IP address for the Management Interface.
. Setup the default gateway if IP address is manually
configured on both routing and OOB interface.
Would you like to setup the Out-Of-Band interface now?
[Y/N] y
Please enter the IP address of the device (A.B.C.D) or
enter "DHCP" (without the quotes) to automatically
request an IP address from the network DHCP server.
[192.168.2.1]: dhcp
Step 4:
Would you like to setup the VLAN1 routing interface
now? [Y/N] y
Please enter the IP address of the device (A.B.C.D) or
enter "DHCP" (without the quotes) to automatically
request an IP address from the network DHCP server:
10.1.1.200
Please enter the IP subnet mask (A.B.C.D or /nn):
255.255.255.0
Step 5:
Finally, setup the default gateway. Please enter the
IP address of the gateway from which this network is
reachable. [0.0.0.0]: 10.1.1.1
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