Dell PowerConnect 5424 User manual

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Dell™ PowerConnect™ 54xx
Systems
Getting Started Guide
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Dell™ PowerConnect™ 54xx
Systems
Getting Started Guide

Notes, Notices, and Cautions
NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps to make better use of the device.
NOTICE: A NOTICE indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and gives information
how to avoid the problem.
CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.
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Contents 3
Contents
1 Installation
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Site Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Package Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Unpacking the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Mounting the Device
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Device Rack Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing on a Flat Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing on a Wall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting a Device to a Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 Starting and Configuring the Device
Connecting the Terminal to the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Booting the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Initial Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

4Contents

Installation 5
Installation
Overview
This document provides basic information to install and start running the PowerConnect 5400 series
switches. For more information, see the Dell™ PowerConnect™ 5400 series User’s Guide, which is
available on your Documentation CD or check the Dell support website at www.support.dell.com
for latest updates on documentations and software.
Site Preparation
Site Requirements
PowerConnect 5400 series devices can be mounted in a standard 19 inch (48.26 centimeters)
equipment rack or placed on a table-top. Before installing the unit, verify that the chosen location
for installation meets the site requirements described below.
• Power — The unit is installed near an easily accessible outlet 100-250 VAC, 50-60 Hz. It is
preferred that two separate power supplies are provided, for example, an RPS and a separated
phased supply.
•
General — Ensure that the power supply is correctly installed by checking the LEDs on the front
panel are lit.
•
Clearance — There is adequate frontal clearance for operator access. Allow clearance for cabling,
power connections and ventilation.
•
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 45ºC (32 to 113ºF)
at a relative humidity of 10% to 90%, non-condensing.

6Installation
Unpacking
Package Contents
While unpacking the device, ensure that the following items are included:
• Device/Switch
• AC power cable
• RS-232 crossover cable
• Self-adhesive rubber pads
• Rack mount kit for rack installation
• Documentation CD
Unpacking the Device
NOTE: Before unpacking the device, inspect the package 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 unit from the container and place it on a secure and clean surface.
4 Remove all packing material.
5 Inspect the product for damage. Report any damage immediately.

Mounting the Device 7
Mounting the Device
Overview
The following mounting instructions apply to the PowerConnect 5400 series switches. The power
connectors for the device is positioned on the back panel. Connecting a Redundant Power Supply (RPS)
is optional, but is recommended. The RPS connector is located on the device back panel.
Device Rack Installation
CAUTION: Read the safety information in the Product information Guide as well as the safety information
for other devices that connect to or support the switch.
CAUTION: Disconnect all cables from the unit before mounting the device in a rack or cabinet.
CAUTION: When mounting multiple devices into a rack, mount the devices from the bottom up.
1 Place the supplied rack-mounting bracket on one side of the device ensuring the mounting holes
on the device line up to the mounting holes on the rack mounting bracket. The following figure
illustrates where to mount the brackets.
Figure 2-1. Bracket Installation for Rack Mounting

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2 Insert the supplied screws 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 device.
4 Insert the unit into the 19 inch (48.26 centimeters) rack ensuring the rack-mounting holes
on the device line up to the mounting hole on the rack.
5 Secure the unit 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
The device must be installed on a flat surface if it is not installed on a rack. The surface must be able
to support the weight of the device and the device cables.
1
Attach rubber feet on each marked location on the bottom of the device chassis.
2 Set the device on a flat surface, while leaving 2 inches (5.08 centimeters) on each side and 5 inches
(12.7 centimeters) at the back.
3 Ensure that the device has proper ventilation.
Installing on a Wall
To mount the switch on a wall:
1 Ensure that the mounting location meets the following requirements:
• The surface of the wall must be capable of supporting the switch.
• Allow at least 5.1 cm (2 inches) space on the sides for proper ventilation and 12.7 cm (5 inches)
at the back for power cable clearance.
• The location must not be exposed to direct sunlight.
• The location must be at least 2 feet away from any heating vents, and no area-heating vent should
point towards the unit.
• The location must be ventilated to prevent heat buildup.
• Do not locate the switch near any data or electrical cabling.
• The power cable must be able to reach an outlet.
2 Use the supplied screws to attach a mounting bracket to each side of the switch
(see the following figure).

Mounting the Device 9
Figure 2-2. Bracket Installation for Wall Mounting
Connecting a Device to a Power Supply
1 Using the supplied AC power cable, connect the power cable to the AC connector located on the back
panel.
2 Do not connect the power cable to a grounded AC outlet at this time. Connect the device to a power
source in the steps detailed in Starting and Configuring the Device.

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Figure 2-3. Connecting to Power Supply
3 Confirm that the device is connected and operating correctly by examining the LEDs
on the front panel.
PowerConnect
Rear View
Back Panel

Starting and Configuring the Device 11
Starting and Configuring the Device
After completing all external connections, connect a terminal to the device to configure the device.
Performing the additional advanced functions is described in the Dell™ PowerConnect™ 5400 User’s
Guide located on the documentation CD.
NOTE: Before proceeding, read the release notes for this product. The release notes can be downloaded
from http://support.dell.com.
NOTE: It is recommended that you obtain the most recent revision of the user documentation
from the Dell support website at http://support.dell.com.
Connecting the Terminal to the Device
The device provides a Console port, that enables a connection to a terminal desktop system running
terminal emulation software for monitoring and configuring the device. The Console port connector
is a male DB-9 connector, implemented as a data terminal equipment (DTE) connector.
To use the Console port, the following is required:
• VT100 compatible terminal or a desktop or portable system with a serial port and running VT100
terminal emulation software.
• An RS-232 crossover cable with a female DB-9 connector for the Console port and the appropriate
connector for the terminal.
To connect a terminal to the device Console port, perform the following:
1
Connect the supplied RS-232 crossover cable to the terminal running VT100 terminal emulation
software.
2 Ensure that the terminal emulation software is set as follows:
a Select the appropriate serial port (serial port 1 or serial port 2) 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.

12 Starting and Configuring the Device
d Set flow control to none.
e Under Properties, select VT100 for Emulation mode.
f Select Terminal keys for Function, Arrow, and Ctrl keys. Ensure that the setting is for Terminal
keys (not Windows keys).
NOTICE: When using HyperTerminal with Microsoft®Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista™, ensure
that you have the latest service packs installed. With Windows 2000 Service Pack 2, the arrow keys function
properly in HyperTerminal’s VT100 emulation. Go to www.microsoft.com for information on Windows 2000,
Windows XP, and Windows Vista service packs.
3 Connect the female connector of the RS-232 crossover cable directly to the device Console port on
the Master unit/standalone device, and tighten the captive retaining screws. The PowerConnect 5400
series Console port is located on the back panel.
Figure 3-1. Connecting to PowerConnect 5400 Series Console Port
RS-232 Crossover Cable
Back Panel

Starting and Configuring the Device 13
Booting the Switch
To boot the switch, perform the following:
1
Ensure that the device console port is connected to a VT100 terminal device or VT100 terminal
emulator via the RS-232 crossover cable.
2 Locate an AC power receptacle.
3 Deactivate the AC power receptacle.
4 Connect the device to the AC receptacle.
5 Activate the AC power receptacle.
When the power is turned on with the local terminal already connected, the switch goes through Power
On Self Test (POST). POST runs every time the device is initialized and checks hardware components to
determine if the device is fully operational before completely booting. If a critical problem is detected,
the program flow 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 approximately 90 seconds.
Initial Configuration
NOTE: Before proceeding, read the release notes for this product. You can download the release notes from Dell
support website at http://support.dell.com.
NOTE: The initial simple configuration uses the following assumptions:
•The PowerConnect device was never configured before, and is in the same state as when you received it.
•The PowerConnect device booted successfully.
•The console connection is established and the console prompt is displayed on the screen of a VT100 terminal
device. (Press the <Enter> key several times to verify that the prompt displays correctly.)
The initial device configuration is through the Serial port. After the initial configuration, the device can
then be managed either from the already connected Serial port or remotely through an interface defined
during the initial configuration.
The system prompts you to use the Set-up wizard when the device boots up for the first time or if the
configuration file is empty because the device is not configured. The Setup Wizard provides guidance
through the initial device configuration, and gets the device up and running as quickly as possible.
NOTE: Obtain the following information from your network administrator before configuring the device:
•SNMP Community String and SNMP Management System IP address (optional).
•Username and Password.
•The IP address to be assigned to the VLAN 1 interface through which the device is to be managed (by default,
every external and internal port is a member of the VLAN 1)
•The IP subnet mask for the network
•The default gateway (next hop router) IP address for configuring the default route.

14 Starting and Configuring the Device
The Setup Wizard guides you through the initial switch configuration, and gets the system up and running
as quickly as possible. You can skip using the setup wizard and configure the switch manually through the
device CLI mode. Consult the
PowerConnect 5400 Series User's Guide for assistance in configuring the
device using CLI.
The Setup Wizard configures the following fields.
• SNMP Community String and SNMP Management System IP address (optional)
• Username and Password
• Device IP address
• IP subnet mask
• Default Gateway IP address
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 also skip
the setup wizard, and enter CLI mode to manually configure the switch
if you prefer. You can exit the setup wizard any time by entering
{CNTRL+Z]. The system will prompt you with a default answer.
By pressing Enter, you accept the default value.
Would you like to skip the setup wizard? [Y/N] N
If you enter[Y], the Set-up wizard exits. If you do not respond within 60 seconds, the Set-up wizard
automatically exits and the CLI console prompt appears.
If you enter [N], the Set-up wizard provides interactive guidance through the initial device configuration.
NOTE: You can exit the setup wizard at any time by entering [CNTRL+Z].
NOTE: If you do not respond to any prompt within 60 seconds, the Set-up wizard automatically exits. And, none
of your changes are saved.
Wizard Step 1
The following information displays:
The system is not setup for SNMP management by default. To manage
the switch using SNMP (required for Dell Network Manager) you can:
• Setup the initial SNMP version 2 account now.
• Return later and setup the SNMP version account. (For more
information on setting up a SNMP version 2 account, see the user
documentation).
Would you like to setup the SNMP management interface now? [Y/N] Y
Enter [N] to skip to Step 2.

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Enter [Y] to continue the Set-up wizard. The following information displays:
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 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:[MYSETUPWIZARD] >>
Dell Network Manager
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, for example 192.168.1.10. Press
Enter .
Wizard Step 2
The following information displays:
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:
Please enter the user password:
Please reenter the user password:
Enter the Following:
• User name, for example "admin"
• Password and password confirmation.
NOTE: The system prompts you if the first and second password entries are not identical.
Press Enter .

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Wizard Step 3
The following information displays:
Next, an IP address is setup. The IP address is defined on the
default VLAN (VLAN #1), of which all ports are members. This is
the IP address you use to access the CLI, Web interface, or SNMP
interface for the switch.
To setup an IP address:
Please enter the IP address of the device (A.B.C.D):
Please enter the IP subnet mask (A.B.C.D or /nn):
Enter the IP address and IP subnet mask, for example 192.168.1.100 as the IP address and 255.255.255.0
as the IP subnet mask.
Press
Enter .
Wizard Step 4
The following information displays:
Finally, setup the default gateway. Please enter the IP address
of the gateway from which this network is reachable
(e.g. 192.168.1.1):
Enter the default gateway.
Press
Enter . The following is displayed (as per the example parameters described):
This is the configuration information that has been collected:
SNMP Interface = "Dell Network Manager"@192.168.1.10
User Account setup = admin
Password = **********
Management IP address = 192.168.1.100 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway = 192.168.1.1

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Wizard Step 5
The following information displays:
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]
Enter [N] to skip to restart the wizard.
Enter [Y] to complete the Set-up wizard. The following is displayed:
Thank you for using Dell Easy Setup Wizard. You will now enter CLI
mode.
Wizard Step 6
The CLI prompt displays. Consult the PowerConnect 5400 Series User's Guide for more information.

18 Starting and Configuring the Device