Dell PowerConnect 5548 User Guide - Page 236

4 To add a DNS server, click Add, and enter the fields: - Supported IP Format - Select whether the IPv4 or IPv6 format is supported. - IPv6 Address Type - When the server supports IPv6, this specifies the type of static address supported. The possible options are: • Link Local - A Link Local address that is non-routable and used for communication on the same network only. • Global - A globally unique IPv6 address; visible and reachable from different subnets. - Link Local Interface - When the server supports an IPv6 Link Local address, this specifies the Link Local interface. The possible options are: • VLAN - The VLAN on which the IPv6 interface is configured. • ISATAP - The IPv6 interface is configured on an ISATAP tunnel. - DNS Server - Enter the IP address of the DNS server being added. - DNS Server Currently Active - Displays the DNS server that is currently active. - Set DNS Server Active - Check to activate the selected DNS server. Configuring DNS Servers Using the CLI Commands The following table summarizes the CLI commands for configuring the fields in the Domain Name System pages. Table 9-33. DNS CLI Commands CLI Command ip domain lookup ip name-server {server1ipv4-address|server1-ipv6address} [server-address2 ...server-address8] no ip name-server [serveraddress ... server-address8] Description Enables DNS system for translating host names to IP addresses. Sets the available name servers. Up to eight name servers can be set. The no form of the command removes a name server. 236 Dell PowerConnect 55xx Systems User Guide