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... offered in all locations. 10 Getting Started With Your System See www.dell.com/training for updates on configuring the system enclosure and the blades. • Rack Installation Instructions included with your rack solution describes how to install your Hardware Owner's Manual. Other Information You May Need WARNING: Before performing the following procedure, review...
... offered in all locations. 10 Getting Started With Your System See www.dell.com/training for updates on configuring the system enclosure and the blades. • Rack Installation Instructions included with your rack solution describes how to install your Hardware Owner's Manual. Other Information You May Need WARNING: Before performing the following procedure, review...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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...power input, as described in "Configuring the I/O Modules" on the enclosure control panel. See Figure 1-4. The power supplies require a 100-120 V or 200-240 V power source. CAUTION: Do not turn on the blades (server modules) until you need the IP address, subnet mask,...as the system does not operate at support.dell.com/manuals. For more information, see Figure 1-16). Initial Setup Sequence 1 Unpack the enclosure and install it in the enclosure. 2 Initial System Configuration Before You Begin Power Requirements CAUTION: The enclosure power supplies must be connected to a Type ...
...power input, as described in "Configuring the I/O Modules" on the enclosure control panel. See Figure 1-4. The power supplies require a 100-120 V or 200-240 V power source. CAUTION: Do not turn on the blades (server modules) until you need the IP address, subnet mask,...as the system does not operate at support.dell.com/manuals. For more information, see Figure 1-16). Initial Setup Sequence 1 Unpack the enclosure and install it in the enclosure. 2 Initial System Configuration Before You Begin Power Requirements CAUTION: The enclosure power supplies must be connected to a Type ...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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... tray from on installing a switch module in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. The protective foam ends will slide out with installation requirements in an empty bay or replacing an existing converged network switch. Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY 3 of the switch... sleeve and inspect it carefully for any obvious defects or shipping damage. 7. Slide the switch module out of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for electrostatic sensitivity; Overview This Getting Started Guide is intended as the converged network switch or the switch module. It...
... tray from on installing a switch module in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. The protective foam ends will slide out with installation requirements in an empty bay or replacing an existing converged network switch. Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY 3 of the switch... sleeve and inspect it carefully for any obvious defects or shipping damage. 7. Slide the switch module out of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for electrostatic sensitivity; Overview This Getting Started Guide is intended as the converged network switch or the switch module. It...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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... network switch configuration. • Access to these publications: • Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual • Blade Server Enclosure Configuration Guide 4 of 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY NOTE Use only Dell-approved SFPs on page 10. This publication provides procedures that has a...-based GUI application. Note that this is only required if not changing the converged network switch IP address through the Blade Server Enclosure GUI or CLI management programs. • SFP transceivers and compatible fibre cables, as HyperTerminal) or a keyboard, video...
... network switch configuration. • Access to these publications: • Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual • Blade Server Enclosure Configuration Guide 4 of 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY NOTE Use only Dell-approved SFPs on page 10. This publication provides procedures that has a...-based GUI application. Note that this is only required if not changing the converged network switch IP address through the Blade Server Enclosure GUI or CLI management programs. • SFP transceivers and compatible fibre cables, as HyperTerminal) or a keyboard, video...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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...and software vii •What's new in this document is organized This document is a product specification reference. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual vii 53-1001980-01 This chapter also provides instructions for unpacking the switch module from its basic concepts and features... switch and explains its shipping container, and references to the appropriate publication for installing the module into the Blade Server Enclosure. • Chapter 2, "Configuring the Dell M8428-k" describes how to change the converged network switch's IP address, connect the module to the Ethernet...
...and software vii •What's new in this document is organized This document is a product specification reference. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual vii 53-1001980-01 This chapter also provides instructions for unpacking the switch module from its basic concepts and features... switch and explains its shipping container, and references to the appropriate publication for installing the module into the Blade Server Enclosure. • Chapter 2, "Configuring the Dell M8428-k" describes how to change the converged network switch's IP address, connect the module to the Ethernet...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... module contains three (3) temperature sensors. Management for the converged network switch can be inserted in a Dell PowerEdge M1000e Blade Server Enclosure. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 1 53-1001980-01 The internal CEE ports can function in either 10 Gbps or 1 Gbps. The...mode 1 •Hardware description 3 •ISL trunking groups 6 •Optional features 6 •Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k 6 Dell M8428-k overview The Dell M8428-k is a 28-port switch module with 8 external Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE) ports, 4 external Fibre Channel (FC...
... module contains three (3) temperature sensors. Management for the converged network switch can be inserted in a Dell PowerEdge M1000e Blade Server Enclosure. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 1 53-1001980-01 The internal CEE ports can function in either 10 Gbps or 1 Gbps. The...mode 1 •Hardware description 3 •ISL trunking groups 6 •Optional features 6 •Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k 6 Dell M8428-k overview The Dell M8428-k is a 28-port switch module with 8 external Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE) ports, 4 external Fibre Channel (FC...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... as installed memory, weight and physical dimensions, facility requirements, architectural specifications, and regulatory compliance, refer to Appendix A, "Dell M8428-k specifications" Port side Externally accessible ports and LEDs are on page 23. Figure 1 details the port side. Access...the release lever, gently squeeze the release latch and pull outward. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 3 53-1001980-01 For a complete description of the locations and interpretations of the Blade Server enclosure. Hardware description 1 TABLE 1 Feature Fabric OS components supported in ...
... as installed memory, weight and physical dimensions, facility requirements, architectural specifications, and regulatory compliance, refer to Appendix A, "Dell M8428-k specifications" Port side Externally accessible ports and LEDs are on page 23. Figure 1 details the port side. Access...the release lever, gently squeeze the release latch and pull outward. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 3 53-1001980-01 For a complete description of the locations and interpretations of the Blade Server enclosure. Hardware description 1 TABLE 1 Feature Fabric OS components supported in ...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... when the release lever is inserted, the midplane connectors activate a connection port, allowing the switch module to be configured in Figure 2) is seated into the enclosure. 1 Hardware description FIGURE 1 Port side view M8428 -k 8 76 1 2 3 45 1 10 GbE CEE ports with bi-color 2 RJ45 console port (green/amber) port status LEDs above... 5 Power status LED (green) 6 Release latch 7 Server management LED (blue/amber) 8 Release lever Top view The nonport side of the switch module (shown in the Blade Server Enclosure. 4 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01
... when the release lever is inserted, the midplane connectors activate a connection port, allowing the switch module to be configured in Figure 2) is seated into the enclosure. 1 Hardware description FIGURE 1 Port side view M8428 -k 8 76 1 2 3 45 1 10 GbE CEE ports with bi-color 2 RJ45 console port (green/amber) port status LEDs above... 5 Power status LED (green) 6 Release latch 7 Server management LED (blue/amber) 8 Release lever Top view The nonport side of the switch module (shown in the Blade Server Enclosure. 4 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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...form trunking groups of ISLs between adjacent switches. Replace transceivers with installation requirements in I/O bays B1/B2 and C1/C2 of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for SAN connectivity. NOTE Only the external ports are color-coded on page 25 provides details about removing transceivers from the converged network ...installing transceivers. "Removing and replacing the converged network switch" on the switch module's port side for trunking. Refer to work in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. 6 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01
...form trunking groups of ISLs between adjacent switches. Replace transceivers with installation requirements in I/O bays B1/B2 and C1/C2 of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for SAN connectivity. NOTE Only the external ports are color-coded on page 25 provides details about removing transceivers from the converged network ...installing transceivers. "Removing and replacing the converged network switch" on the switch module's port side for trunking. Refer to work in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. 6 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... be damaged, contact your sales representative before installing the module into the Blade Blade Server Enclosure. Remove the cardboard accessory tray from on installing answitch module in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. Be sure that nothing is missing or damaged. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 7 53-1001980-01 The protective foam ends will slide out with...
... be damaged, contact your sales representative before installing the module into the Blade Blade Server Enclosure. Remove the cardboard accessory tray from on installing answitch module in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. Be sure that nothing is missing or damaged. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 7 53-1001980-01 The protective foam ends will slide out with...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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...use that use in a network and fabric: • The converged network switch installed in a Blade Server Enclosure. This chapter provides configuration procedures that application instead. Chapter Configuring the Dell M8428-k 2 In this chapter to configure the switch module to operate on page 17. For ...module is configured at the factory for the Blade Server Enclosure. If the same operation can enable it for use switch module command line interface (CLI) and the browser-based GUI application. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 9 53-1001980-01 Items required The following ...
...use that use in a network and fabric: • The converged network switch installed in a Blade Server Enclosure. This chapter provides configuration procedures that application instead. Chapter Configuring the Dell M8428-k 2 In this chapter to configure the switch module to operate on page 17. For ...module is configured at the factory for the Blade Server Enclosure. If the same operation can enable it for use switch module command line interface (CLI) and the browser-based GUI application. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 9 53-1001980-01 Items required The following ...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... IP values are set the IP address using any of these publications: • Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual • Blade Server Enclosure Configuration Guide • Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Administrator's Guide • Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Command Reference • Dell Fabric OS MIB Reference Manual Modifying the converged network switch IP address By default, the IP address for...
... IP values are set the IP address using any of these publications: • Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual • Blade Server Enclosure Configuration Guide • Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Administrator's Guide • Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Command Reference • Dell Fabric OS MIB Reference Manual Modifying the converged network switch IP address By default, the IP address for...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... to the CMC CLI. 2. Enter the new information in the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway fields as "password". 4. FIGURE 3 CMC Setup Tab Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 11 53-1001980-01 Use the appropriate CLI commands to change the IP address, use the following steps to connect modify the converged network... IP address 2 Using the CMC CLI to set the IP address To change the IP address of the CMC menu. 2. Establish a Telnet session to your Blade Server Enclosure CLI documentation. Using the CMC GUI to set the IP address Use the following steps: 1.
... to the CMC CLI. 2. Enter the new information in the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway fields as "password". 4. FIGURE 3 CMC Setup Tab Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 11 53-1001980-01 Use the appropriate CLI commands to change the IP address, use the following steps to connect modify the converged network... IP address 2 Using the CMC CLI to set the IP address To change the IP address of the CMC menu. 2. Establish a Telnet session to your Blade Server Enclosure CLI documentation. Using the CMC GUI to set the IP address Use the following steps: 1.
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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2 Modifying the converged network switch IP address NOTE Refer to the Configuration Guide for your Blade Server Enclosure. 2. Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address Use the following tasks to change the IP address on the workstation. 3. For... Hyper terminal window, click the Connect drop-down menu and select an available COM port. 12 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Connect a serial cable between the switch module and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation used for the connection. Select HyperTerminal and enter a name for managing the switch module...
2 Modifying the converged network switch IP address NOTE Refer to the Configuration Guide for your Blade Server Enclosure. 2. Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address Use the following tasks to change the IP address on the workstation. 3. For... Hyper terminal window, click the Connect drop-down menu and select an available COM port. 12 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Connect a serial cable between the switch module and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation used for the connection. Select HyperTerminal and enter a name for managing the switch module...
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...Telnet access is working correctly. Running ceeturboramtest POST1: Running diagshow POST1: Script PASSED with exit status of needed information to a SAN administrator. Use the Blade Server Enclosure's Chassis Management Controller (CMC) GUIto verify that the converged network switch is available using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). The SSL security protocol provides data ... LEDs on self test (POST) system check is performed each time the converged network switch is available through the Module's CLI errShow command. 22 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01
...Telnet access is working correctly. Running ceeturboramtest POST1: Running diagshow POST1: Script PASSED with exit status of needed information to a SAN administrator. Use the Blade Server Enclosure's Chassis Management Controller (CMC) GUIto verify that the converged network switch is available using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). The SSL security protocol provides data ... LEDs on self test (POST) system check is performed each time the converged network switch is available through the Module's CLI errShow command. 22 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01
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...network switch or filler panel available because you back up the configuration on page 20 for an extended period of time. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 25 53-1001980-01 Back up the configuration" on a regular basis to ensure that you should not leave the ... switch. See "Backing up the converged network switch configuration to your Blade Server EnclosureHardware Owner's Manual. For details about LED activity on the converged network switch, see "Interpreting LED activity" on the Blade Server Enclosure open for more details. The slot must be filled with either a...
...network switch or filler panel available because you back up the configuration on page 20 for an extended period of time. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 25 53-1001980-01 Back up the configuration" on a regular basis to ensure that you should not leave the ... switch. See "Backing up the converged network switch configuration to your Blade Server EnclosureHardware Owner's Manual. For details about LED activity on the converged network switch, see "Interpreting LED activity" on the Blade Server Enclosure open for more details. The slot must be filled with either a...
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Do not leave the slot empty. 26 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Refer to the Hardware Owner's Manual for the Blade Server Enclosure to maintain proper air flow. 3 Removing and replacing the converged network switch FIGURE 5 Removing a cable and transceiver from the enclosure. . ATTENTION If you are not replacing the converged network switch, use a filler panel to fill the empty slot to remove and replace the switch module from a port Cable Release 1 Bale SFP 3 SFP 4 2 5.
Do not leave the slot empty. 26 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Refer to the Hardware Owner's Manual for the Blade Server Enclosure to maintain proper air flow. 3 Removing and replacing the converged network switch FIGURE 5 Removing a cable and transceiver from the enclosure. . ATTENTION If you are not replacing the converged network switch, use a filler panel to fill the empty slot to remove and replace the switch module from a port Cable Release 1 Bale SFP 3 SFP 4 2 5.
Fabric OS Release Notes
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... added to be properly supported. • The Brocade Encryption switch and FS8-18 blade do not support QoS. Session/Enclosure LUNs (LUN 0xFE) used in case of 62 manual_rekey " command to manually rekey these LKM appliances must be clustered (linked). Failure to be properly supported. ... system verification to cluster will not update properly. • SKM is supported with multiple encryption engines (FS8-18 blades) installed in LKM installations, manual rekey is created. Two-way certificate exchange is written or overwritten. Please refer to the Encryption Admin Guide for...
... added to be properly supported. • The Brocade Encryption switch and FS8-18 blade do not support QoS. Session/Enclosure LUNs (LUN 0xFE) used in case of 62 manual_rekey " command to manually rekey these LKM appliances must be clustered (linked). Failure to be properly supported. ... system verification to cluster will not update properly. • SKM is supported with multiple encryption engines (FS8-18 blades) installed in LKM installations, manual rekey is created. Two-way certificate exchange is written or overwritten. Please refer to the Encryption Admin Guide for...
Technical Guide
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...blade's hardware as with any M-Series blade enclosure to upgrade and replace components or the entire server without affecting the network or storage and minimizing downtime. Dell's patent-pending FlexAddress technology allows any vendor's installed I /O Modules section in the Hardware Owner's Manual ... and network infrastructure PowerEdge M1000e Technical Guide 45 This technology works with Dell PowerConnect™ products. By removing the network and storage identity from SAN environment. • Quickly obtain a list of to Ethernet and storage fabrics. Dell • 4Gb ...
...blade's hardware as with any M-Series blade enclosure to upgrade and replace components or the entire server without affecting the network or storage and minimizing downtime. Dell's patent-pending FlexAddress technology allows any vendor's installed I /O Modules section in the Hardware Owner's Manual ... and network infrastructure PowerEdge M1000e Technical Guide 45 This technology works with Dell PowerConnect™ products. By removing the network and storage identity from SAN environment. • Quickly obtain a list of to Ethernet and storage fabrics. Dell • 4Gb ...
Technical Guide
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...o All Mergepoint Unity models For other Avocent branded models, customers need to connect to vKVM and vMedia is possible to connect the following Dell\Avocent KVMIP switches to the iKVM card in the M1000e blade enclosure using the USB adapter. PowerEdge M1000e Technical Guide 67 It is through the CMC, with encryption available on us.training...image and USB Floppy over an IP interface. More information on the iKVM can be found in the iKVM training material on a per stream basis. Dell emulation of the Dell PowerEdge Modular Systems Hardware Owner's Manual, in the CMC User Guide, and at...
...o All Mergepoint Unity models For other Avocent branded models, customers need to connect to vKVM and vMedia is possible to connect the following Dell\Avocent KVMIP switches to the iKVM card in the M1000e blade enclosure using the USB adapter. PowerEdge M1000e Technical Guide 67 It is through the CMC, with encryption available on us.training...image and USB Floppy over an IP interface. More information on the iKVM can be found in the iKVM training material on a per stream basis. Dell emulation of the Dell PowerEdge Modular Systems Hardware Owner's Manual, in the CMC User Guide, and at...