Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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..., CMC, optional iKVM module, and I /O module for external network connectivity. To function as a system, a blade is inserted into a Dell PowerEdge M1000e enclosure (chassis) that supports power supplies, fan modules, a Chassis Management Controller (CMC) module, and at ...all bays in the enclosure. 1 About Your System System Overview Your system can include up to 16 half-height blades (server modules), eight full-height blades, or a mixture of the blades...
..., CMC, optional iKVM module, and I /O module for external network connectivity. To function as a system, a blade is inserted into a Dell PowerEdge M1000e enclosure (chassis) that supports power supplies, fan modules, a Chassis Management Controller (CMC) module, and at ...all bays in the enclosure. 1 About Your System System Overview Your system can include up to 16 half-height blades (server modules), eight full-height blades, or a mixture of the blades...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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..., video, and mouse to the enclosure front panel disables video output to the iKVM back panel port. 4 Press the power button on the blades (server modules) until you need the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway to configure the CMC and other modules in a rack. Network Information If... your network uses static addressing, you have configured the switch modules, as the system does not operate at support.dell.com/manuals. Initial System Configuration 27 You can select only one AC power input, as described in "Configuring the I/O Modules" on page 47...
..., video, and mouse to the enclosure front panel disables video output to the iKVM back panel port. 4 Press the power button on the blades (server modules) until you need the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway to configure the CMC and other modules in a rack. Network Information If... your network uses static addressing, you have configured the switch modules, as the system does not operate at support.dell.com/manuals. Initial System Configuration 27 You can select only one AC power input, as described in "Configuring the I/O Modules" on page 47...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...PowerEdge M1000e enclosure. Blade Numbering - Figure 1-1. Half-Height Blades 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 About Your System The power supplies, fans, CMC, optional iKVM module, and I /O module for external network connectivity. System Overview Your system can include up to 16 half-height blades (server... modules), eight full-height blades, or a mixture of the blades in the enclosure must be populated at least one I /O modules are shared resources of the...
...PowerEdge M1000e enclosure. Blade Numbering - Figure 1-1. Half-Height Blades 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 About Your System The power supplies, fans, CMC, optional iKVM module, and I /O module for external network connectivity. System Overview Your system can include up to 16 half-height blades (server... modules), eight full-height blades, or a mixture of the blades in the enclosure must be populated at least one I /O modules are shared resources of the...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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... before installing the module into the enclosure. Slide the switch module out of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for any obvious defects or shipping damage. 7. Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY 3 of the switch module. It is missing or...break the warning seal. 6. For complete instructions to install the converged network switch into the Blade Blade Server Enclosure. For detailed installation and configuration instructions, see the Dell M8424-k Hardware Reference Manual. This tray contains the documentation, regulatory statements, and product information guide...
... before installing the module into the enclosure. Slide the switch module out of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for any obvious defects or shipping damage. 7. Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY 3 of the switch module. It is missing or...break the warning seal. 6. For complete instructions to install the converged network switch into the Blade Blade Server Enclosure. For detailed installation and configuration instructions, see the Dell M8424-k Hardware Reference Manual. This tray contains the documentation, regulatory statements, and product information guide...
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... steps on the external ports of 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY This publication provides procedures that this is only required if not changing the converged network switch IP address through the Blade Server Enclosure GUI or CLI management programs. •...these publications: • Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual • Blade Server Enclosure Configuration Guide 4 of this module. • Access to an FTP server for use the switch module Command Line Interface (CLI) and the browser-based GUI application. NOTE Use only Dell-approved SFPs on installing...
... steps on the external ports of 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY This publication provides procedures that this is only required if not changing the converged network switch IP address through the Blade Server Enclosure GUI or CLI management programs. •...these publications: • Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual • Blade Server Enclosure Configuration Guide 4 of this module. • Access to an FTP server for use the switch module Command Line Interface (CLI) and the browser-based GUI application. NOTE Use only Dell-approved SFPs on installing...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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If the IP values are stored on the switch module. • Blade Server Enclosure CMC CLI. • Blade Server Enclosure CMC graphical user interface (GUI). • Dell M8428-k command line interface (CLI). Establish a Telnet session to your Ethernet network requirements. For example, switch-x can be: • ... recommend that you cable all external ports to set for switch module installed in bay C1. • Switch-6 for your Blade Server Enclosure CLI documentation. Use the appropriate CLI commands to change the IP address, use the following steps to set the IP address using...
If the IP values are stored on the switch module. • Blade Server Enclosure CMC CLI. • Blade Server Enclosure CMC graphical user interface (GUI). • Dell M8428-k command line interface (CLI). Establish a Telnet session to your Ethernet network requirements. For example, switch-x can be: • ... recommend that you cable all external ports to set for switch module installed in bay C1. • Switch-6 for your Blade Server Enclosure CLI documentation. Use the appropriate CLI commands to change the IP address, use the following steps to set the IP address using...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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...with the switch module. You will use its CLI commands to manage the module. 1. Connect a serial cable between the switch module and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation used for the connection. Click Start and select Programs -> Accessories -> Communications. Select HyperTerminal and enter a name for managing the ...Hyper terminal window, click the Connect drop-down menu and select an available COM port. 6 of 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address Use the following tasks to change the IP address on the ...
...with the switch module. You will use its CLI commands to manage the module. 1. Connect a serial cable between the switch module and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation used for the connection. Click Start and select Programs -> Accessories -> Communications. Select HyperTerminal and enter a name for managing the ...Hyper terminal window, click the Connect drop-down menu and select an available COM port. 6 of 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address Use the following tasks to change the IP address on the ...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... 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 Dell M8428-k only. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual vii 53-1001980-01 What's new in this document...
... 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 Dell M8428-k only. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual vii 53-1001980-01 What's new in this document...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... mode and full fabric mode The converged network switch can function in NPIV mode by the CMC. The internal CEE ports can be inserted in a Dell PowerEdge M1000e Blade Server Enclosure. The 16 internal ports connect to 8 Gbps. The external CEE ports operate at either NPIV mode or full fabric mode. • The switch...
... mode and full fabric mode The converged network switch can function in NPIV mode by the CMC. The internal CEE ports can be inserted in a Dell PowerEdge M1000e Blade Server Enclosure. The 16 internal ports connect to 8 Gbps. The external CEE ports operate at either NPIV mode or full fabric mode. • The switch...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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...into the I/O bay of the switch module. By lifting the handle's release latch, you can open the handle to Appendix A, "Dell M8428-k specifications" Port side Externally accessible ports and LEDs are on the port side of these LEDs, see "Interpreting LED activity" on...locations and interpretations of the switch module. Access the converged network switch handle at the front of the port side of the Blade Server enclosure. Hardware description This section describes the physical switch module as installed memory, weight and physical dimensions, facility requirements, architectural ...
...into the I/O bay of the switch module. By lifting the handle's release latch, you can open the handle to Appendix A, "Dell M8428-k specifications" Port side Externally accessible ports and LEDs are on the port side of these LEDs, see "Interpreting LED activity" on...locations and interpretations of the switch module. Access the converged network switch handle at the front of the port side of the Blade Server enclosure. Hardware description This section describes the physical switch module as installed memory, weight and physical dimensions, facility requirements, architectural ...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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.../amber) (green/amber) port status LEDs above each port 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 You do not need to be configured in Figure...
.../amber) (green/amber) port status LEDs above each port 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 You do not need to be configured in Figure...
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... about removing transceivers from the converged network switch. This section applies when installing a new module in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. 6 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 "Removing and replacing the converged network switch" on whether the ...switch • Advanced Performance Monitoring • Fabric Watch Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k If the converged network switch is activated with the purchase of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for both SWL and LWL connections. NOTE The converged network switch is ...
... about removing transceivers from the converged network switch. This section applies when installing a new module in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. 6 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 "Removing and replacing the converged network switch" on whether the ...switch • Advanced Performance Monitoring • Fabric Watch Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k If the converged network switch is activated with the purchase of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for both SWL and LWL connections. NOTE The converged network switch is ...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... switch module. 5. Remove the foam ends from on installing answitch module in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. For complete instructions to install the converged network switch into the Blade Blade Server Enclosure. Be sure that nothing is missing or damaged. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 7 53-1001980-01 Slide the switch module out of...
... switch module. 5. Remove the foam ends from on installing answitch module in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. For complete instructions to install the converged network switch into the Blade Blade Server Enclosure. Be sure that nothing is missing or damaged. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 7 53-1001980-01 Slide the switch module out of...
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...Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Command Reference. Items required The following items are required for configuring and connecting the converged network switch for full fabric mode. If the same operation can enable it for use in a network and fabric: • The converged network switch installed in a Blade Server... •Introduction 9 •Items required 9 •Modifying the converged network switch IP address 10 •Configuring for the Blade Server Enclosure. For more information, refer to "Changing from full fabric mode to NPIV aggregator mode 18 •Backing up the ...
...Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Command Reference. Items required The following items are required for configuring and connecting the converged network switch for full fabric mode. If the same operation can enable it for use in a network and fabric: • The converged network switch installed in a Blade Server... •Introduction 9 •Items required 9 •Modifying the converged network switch IP address 10 •Configuring for the Blade Server Enclosure. For more information, refer to "Changing from full fabric mode to NPIV aggregator mode 18 •Backing up the ...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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...stored on the switch module. • Blade Server Enclosure CMC CLI. • Blade Server Enclosure CMC graphical user interface (GUI). • Dell M8428-k command line interface (CLI). NOTE Use only Dell-approved transceivers on the external ports of this...Ethernet subnetmask 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...
...stored on the switch module. • Blade Server Enclosure CMC CLI. • Blade Server Enclosure CMC graphical user interface (GUI). • Dell M8428-k command line interface (CLI). NOTE Use only Dell-approved transceivers on the external ports of this...Ethernet subnetmask 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...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... tab. 3. At the login prompt, enter the default user name as "admin" and password as appropriate and click Apply. 4. Using the CMC GUI to your Blade Server Enclosure CLI documentation. Refer to set the IP address Use the following steps: 1. Modifying the converged network switch IP address 2 Using the CMC CLI to... Gateway fields as "password". 4. At the command prompt, type connect switch-x where x is the bay where the switch module is installed. FIGURE 3 CMC Setup Tab Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 11 53-1001980-01 To enable DHCP, select DHCP Enabled and click Apply.
... tab. 3. At the login prompt, enter the default user name as "admin" and password as appropriate and click Apply. 4. Using the CMC GUI to your Blade Server Enclosure CLI documentation. Refer to set the IP address Use the following steps: 1. Modifying the converged network switch IP address 2 Using the CMC CLI to... Gateway fields as "password". 4. At the command prompt, type connect switch-x where x is the bay where the switch module is installed. FIGURE 3 CMC Setup Tab Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 11 53-1001980-01 To enable DHCP, select DHCP Enabled and click Apply.
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...You will use its CLI commands to the documentation for the CMC GUI application for your Blade Server Enclosure. 2. Select HyperTerminal and enter a name for managing the switch module. Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address Use the following tasks to reset the module... 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. For Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, NT, ...
...You will use its CLI commands to the documentation for the CMC GUI application for your Blade Server Enclosure. 2. Select HyperTerminal and enter a name for managing the switch module. Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address Use the following tasks to reset the module... 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. For Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, NT, ...
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...using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). Access this log through a secure browser using Secure Shell (SSH), a network security protocol for the Blade Server Enclosure. 3. The switch module OS supports the FibreAlliance Fibre Channel Management (FCMGMT) MIBs, allowing the provision of 0 Fri Oct 8 ...Base (MIB). Running ceeportloopbacktest (SERDES) POST2: Test #1 - Because SSL is available through the Module's CLI errShow command. 22 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Any errors detected during POST are not set to determine POST completion status. 1. Browser-...
...using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). Access this log through a secure browser using Secure Shell (SSH), a network security protocol for the Blade Server Enclosure. 3. The switch module OS supports the FibreAlliance Fibre Channel Management (FCMGMT) MIBs, allowing the provision of 0 Fri Oct 8 ...Base (MIB). Running ceeportloopbacktest (SERDES) POST2: Test #1 - Because SSL is available through the Module's CLI errShow command. 22 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Any errors detected during POST are not set to determine POST completion status. 1. Browser-...
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... 23. 3. Remove all SAN activity requiring the ports used by the converged network switch. See "Backing up the configuration" on the Blade Server Enclosure open for an extended period of time. Stop all cables from a port. Remove the transceiver modules according to remove and replace ...a failed converged network switch. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 25 53-1001980-01 Verify that there is recommended that a complete configuration is available for more details. NOTE...
... 23. 3. Remove all SAN activity requiring the ports used by the converged network switch. See "Backing up the configuration" on the Blade Server Enclosure open for an extended period of time. Stop all cables from a port. Remove the transceiver modules according to remove and replace ...a failed converged network switch. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 25 53-1001980-01 Verify that there is recommended that a complete configuration is available for more details. NOTE...
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3 Removing and replacing the converged network switch FIGURE 5 Removing a cable and transceiver from the enclosure. . Do not leave the slot empty. 26 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 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. 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. . Do not leave the slot empty. 26 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 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. Refer to the Hardware Owner's Manual for the Blade Server Enclosure to maintain proper air flow.