Information Update - Intel Xeon 5600 Series Processors
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... set of Intel Xeon 5600 series processors: - NOTE: A BIOS and iDRAC firmware update only supports a limited feature set of the Intel Xeon 5600 series processor. • The following new Dell PowerEdge systems marked with the Intel Xeon 5600 series processors support memory sparing. R510 -... December 2010 You can download the BIOS and iDRAC firmware for the Intel Xeon 5600 series processor at support.dell.com. R610 - T710 - NOTE: The modular systems, PowerEdge M610 and M710, support the 130 W Intel Xeon X5680 only in the 130 W processor ...
... set of Intel Xeon 5600 series processors: - NOTE: A BIOS and iDRAC firmware update only supports a limited feature set of the Intel Xeon 5600 series processor. • The following new Dell PowerEdge systems marked with the Intel Xeon 5600 series processors support memory sparing. R510 -... December 2010 You can download the BIOS and iDRAC firmware for the Intel Xeon 5600 series processor at support.dell.com. R610 - T710 - NOTE: The modular systems, PowerEdge M610 and M710, support the 130 W Intel Xeon X5680 only in the 130 W processor ...
Information Update
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... Controller User's Guide at support.dell.com for complete instructions on . If you have the option to reset the CMC configuration settings back to the latest revision. CMC Firmware Requirements PowerEdge M905 and M805 blades require CMC firmware version 1.2 or later. Information Update 11 PowerEdge M610 and M710 blades require CMC firmware version 2.0 or later. The following...
... Controller User's Guide at support.dell.com for complete instructions on . If you have the option to reset the CMC configuration settings back to the latest revision. CMC Firmware Requirements PowerEdge M905 and M805 blades require CMC firmware version 1.2 or later. Information Update 11 PowerEdge M610 and M710 blades require CMC firmware version 2.0 or later. The following...
Information Update
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The status indicator will be solid blue on the primary or active CMC module and off on the standby or secondary CMC. 2 Update the firmware on both CMCs are updated to the same firmware revision, use the cmcchangeover command to reset the CMC in the left slot as primary. See "Updating the CMC... using the RACADM getsysinfo command, or by using the getsysinfo command or through the Web-based interface. 4 After the standby CMC has rebooted, update the firmware on the active or primary CMC. See "Logging in to do so may cause unexpected behavior during a CMC failover or failback. The...
The status indicator will be solid blue on the primary or active CMC module and off on the standby or secondary CMC. 2 Update the firmware on both CMCs are updated to the same firmware revision, use the cmcchangeover command to reset the CMC in the left slot as primary. See "Updating the CMC... using the RACADM getsysinfo command, or by using the getsysinfo command or through the Web-based interface. 4 After the standby CMC has rebooted, update the firmware on the active or primary CMC. See "Logging in to do so may cause unexpected behavior during a CMC failover or failback. The...
Information Update
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... identical memory modules are installed. PowerEdge M805 Memory sparing is supported if 24 identical memory modules (DIMMs) are installed. Updating the CMC Firmware Using RACADM 1 Open a CMC command line console and log in. 2 Type: racadm fwupdate -g -u -a -d -m See the latest Dell Chassis Management Controller User's Guide at support.dell.com for complete instructions on your...
... identical memory modules are installed. PowerEdge M805 Memory sparing is supported if 24 identical memory modules (DIMMs) are installed. Updating the CMC Firmware Using RACADM 1 Open a CMC command line console and log in. 2 Type: racadm fwupdate -g -u -a -d -m See the latest Dell Chassis Management Controller User's Guide at support.dell.com for complete instructions on your...
Information Update
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... for M-Series Blades • Broadcom 57710 10 Gb Ethernet card • Emulex LPe1205-M FC8 card • ConnectX MDI QDR NOTE: CMC firmware version 1.3 is required to support FC8 mezzanine cards and I /O modules. 14 Information Update See "Configuration Matrix for Quad-Port Mezzanine Card" ...Card with TOE and iSCSI Offload for M-Series Blades. New Mezzanine Cards Your blade now supports the following additional I/O modules: • Dell PowerConnect™ M8024 10 Gb Ethernet switch module • Mellanox M2401G DDR Infiniband switch module • Brocade M5424 FC8 switch module ...
... for M-Series Blades • Broadcom 57710 10 Gb Ethernet card • Emulex LPe1205-M FC8 card • ConnectX MDI QDR NOTE: CMC firmware version 1.3 is required to support FC8 mezzanine cards and I /O modules. 14 Information Update See "Configuration Matrix for Quad-Port Mezzanine Card" ...Card with TOE and iSCSI Offload for M-Series Blades. New Mezzanine Cards Your blade now supports the following additional I/O modules: • Dell PowerConnect™ M8024 10 Gb Ethernet switch module • Mellanox M2401G DDR Infiniband switch module • Brocade M5424 FC8 switch module ...
Information Update
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... present Valid logical link to Infiniband network established Data transfer is required to Infiniband network Brocade M5424 FC8 I/O Module The Brocade M5424 I /O modules. NOTE: CMC firmware version 1.3 is occurring No logical link to support FC8 mezzanine cards and I /O module includes eight external autosensing Fibre Channel ports (four ports are enabled in...
... present Valid logical link to Infiniband network established Data transfer is required to Infiniband network Brocade M5424 FC8 I/O Module The Brocade M5424 I /O modules. NOTE: CMC firmware version 1.3 is occurring No logical link to support FC8 mezzanine cards and I /O module includes eight external autosensing Fibre Channel ports (four ports are enabled in...
Information Update
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...; CMC 6 CMC cmcchangeover CMC CMC。 Web CMC 固件 1 Web M1000e Web CMC" 。 2 Chassis 3 单击 Update Updatable Components 4 在 Updatable Components CMC Firmware Update 5 在 Value Browse CMC firmimg.cmc 信息更新 37
...; CMC 6 CMC cmcchangeover CMC CMC。 Web CMC 固件 1 Web M1000e Web CMC" 。 2 Chassis 3 单击 Update Updatable Components 4 在 Updatable Components CMC Firmware Update 5 在 Value Browse CMC firmimg.cmc 信息更新 37
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6 单击 Update 7 单击 Yes "Firmware Update in Progress CMC CMC User Interface 使用 RACADM 更新 CMC 固件 1 打开 CMC 2 键入: racadm fwupdate -g -u -a -d m 请参阅 support.dell.com Dell CMC PowerEdge M905 和 M805 PowerEdge M905 24 DIMM PowerEdge M805 16 38 信息更新
6 单击 Update 7 单击 Yes "Firmware Update in Progress CMC CMC User Interface 使用 RACADM 更新 CMC 固件 1 打开 CMC 2 键入: racadm fwupdate -g -u -a -d m 请参阅 support.dell.com Dell CMC PowerEdge M905 和 M805 PowerEdge M905 24 DIMM PowerEdge M805 16 38 信息更新
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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... . . 34 Configuring and Managing Power 35 Installing or Updating the CMC Firmware . . . . . 35 Configuring the Optional iKVM Switch Module . . . . 38 Enabling iKVM Access to the Dell CMC Console 38 Updating the iKVM Firmware 38 Tiering the Avocent iKVM Switch From an Analog KVM Switch 39 Tiering...52 Network Information 52 Switch Modules 52 Configuring a Switch Module Network Ethernet Port Using the Web-Based Interface 52 Dell PowerConnect-KR 8024-k Switch 53 Dell M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network Switch 55 Mellanox M2401G DDR Infiniband Switch I/O Module 57 Mellanox M3601Q QDR Infiniband...
... . . 34 Configuring and Managing Power 35 Installing or Updating the CMC Firmware . . . . . 35 Configuring the Optional iKVM Switch Module . . . . 38 Enabling iKVM Access to the Dell CMC Console 38 Updating the iKVM Firmware 38 Tiering the Avocent iKVM Switch From an Analog KVM Switch 39 Tiering...52 Network Information 52 Switch Modules 52 Configuring a Switch Module Network Ethernet Port Using the Web-Based Interface 52 Dell PowerConnect-KR 8024-k Switch 53 Dell M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network Switch 55 Mellanox M2401G DDR Infiniband Switch I/O Module 57 Mellanox M3601Q QDR Infiniband...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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... Configuring Power Budget and Redundancy The CMC's power management service optimizes power consumption for redundant CMC deployments. Installing or Updating the CMC Firmware NOTE: It is displayed. 4 Click the Configuration sub-tab. NOTE: To perform power management actions, you must be taken to... following sections. The Power Budget Status page is normal for some or all of the fan units to update CMC firmware on both modules. Updating Firmware in a Redundant CMC Configuration NOTE: In redundant CMC configuration, care must have Chassis Control Administrator privileges. 1 Log in...
... Configuring Power Budget and Redundancy The CMC's power management service optimizes power consumption for redundant CMC deployments. Installing or Updating the CMC Firmware NOTE: It is displayed. 4 Click the Configuration sub-tab. NOTE: To perform power management actions, you must be taken to... following sections. The Power Budget Status page is normal for some or all of the fan units to update CMC firmware on both modules. Updating Firmware in a Redundant CMC Configuration NOTE: In redundant CMC configuration, care must have Chassis Control Administrator privileges. 1 Log in...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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...10 minutes for the standby CMC to the factory default settings. 36 Initial System Configuration During the update process, you run the firmware update, the update retains the current CMC settings. Visually, the status indicator is at the requested level with your local system. ... CMC has rebooted, update the firmware on the active or primary CMC. NOTE: The firmware update, by using the Chassis Summary page in the left slot as primary. Downloading the CMC Firmware Before beginning the firmware update, download the latest firmware version from support.dell.com, and save it to ...
...10 minutes for the standby CMC to the factory default settings. 36 Initial System Configuration During the update process, you run the firmware update, the update retains the current CMC settings. Visually, the status indicator is at the requested level with your local system. ... CMC has rebooted, update the firmware on the active or primary CMC. NOTE: The firmware update, by using the Chassis Summary page in the left slot as primary. Downloading the CMC Firmware Before beginning the firmware update, download the latest firmware version from support.dell.com, and save it to ...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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... Components page, click the CMC name. Updating the CMC Firmware Using RACADM 1 Open a CMC command line console and log in. 2 Type: racadm fwupdate -g -u -a -d -m See the latest Dell Chassis Management Controller User's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals for complete instructions on page 31. 2 Click... Chassis in the system tree. 3 Click the Update tab. Updating the CMC Firmware Using the Web-Based Interface 1 Log in to ...
... Components page, click the CMC name. Updating the CMC Firmware Using RACADM 1 Open a CMC command line console and log in. 2 Type: racadm fwupdate -g -u -a -d -m See the latest Dell Chassis Management Controller User's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals for complete instructions on page 31. 2 Click... Chassis in the system tree. 3 Click the Update tab. Updating the CMC Firmware Using the Web-Based Interface 1 Log in to ...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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...iKVM's CMC Console option. When the update is displayed. 3 Click the Setup tab. Configuring the Optional iKVM Switch Module Enabling iKVM Access to the Dell CMC Console Enabling access to the CMC allows you to confirm the action. 7 Click Yes to continue. The iKVM Status page is complete, the ...the CMC Web-based interface. 2 Select iKVM in to the CMC Using the Web-Based Interface" on your management station or shared network where the firmware image file resides, or click Browse to navigate to locate ikvm.bin, determine whether another user has renamed the file. 6 Click Update. However, ...
...iKVM's CMC Console option. When the update is displayed. 3 Click the Setup tab. Configuring the Optional iKVM Switch Module Enabling iKVM Access to the Dell CMC Console Enabling access to the CMC allows you to confirm the action. 7 Click Yes to continue. The iKVM Status page is complete, the ...the CMC Web-based interface. 2 Select iKVM in to the CMC Using the Web-Based Interface" on your management station or shared network where the firmware image file resides, or click Browse to navigate to locate ikvm.bin, determine whether another user has renamed the file. 6 Click Update. However, ...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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... System Configuration QLogic QME2472 BIOS 2.04 or later FC mezzanine card - Emulex LPe1105- BIOS 3.03a3 and firmware 2.72A2 or M4 later Server Module BIOS (PowerEdge M600) BIOS 2.02 or later (PowerEdge M605) BIOS 2.03 or later PowerEdge M600/M605 LAN on a Secure Digital (SD) card that must apply these updates are not applied, the...
... System Configuration QLogic QME2472 BIOS 2.04 or later FC mezzanine card - Emulex LPe1105- BIOS 3.03a3 and firmware 2.72A2 or M4 later Server Module BIOS (PowerEdge M600) BIOS 2.02 or later (PowerEdge M605) BIOS 2.03 or later PowerEdge M600/M605 LAN on a Secure Digital (SD) card that must apply these updates are not applied, the...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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...FlexAddress is delivered on the FlexAddress feature, see the following resources: • The CMC Secure Digital (SD) Card Technical Specification document at support.dell.com. • The Help link in the CMC Web interface. • The "Using FlexAddress" chapter in the CMC User's Guide. The... card must apply these updates are listed in the table below include, BIOS, iDRAC, and CMC firmware. Component Server Module BIOS iDRAC CMC Minimum required version PowerEdge M710HD Version 3.0 or later Version 3.0 or later For more information on the FlexAddress Plus Secure Digital (SD) ...
...FlexAddress is delivered on the FlexAddress feature, see the following resources: • The CMC Secure Digital (SD) Card Technical Specification document at support.dell.com. • The Help link in the CMC Web interface. • The "Using FlexAddress" chapter in the CMC User's Guide. The... card must apply these updates are listed in the table below include, BIOS, iDRAC, and CMC firmware. Component Server Module BIOS iDRAC CMC Minimum required version PowerEdge M710HD Version 3.0 or later Version 3.0 or later For more information on the FlexAddress Plus Secure Digital (SD) ...
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To ensure proper functionality, use only SFPs provided with an RJ-45 connector. Configuring the I /O modules. NOTE: CMC firmware version 1.3 is required to support FC8 mezzanine cards and I /O Modules 71 Brocade M5424 FC8 I/O Module The Brocade M5424 I/O module includes eight external autosensing Fibre Channel ...
To ensure proper functionality, use only SFPs provided with an RJ-45 connector. Configuring the I /O modules. NOTE: CMC firmware version 1.3 is required to support FC8 mezzanine cards and I /O Modules 71 Brocade M5424 FC8 I/O Module The Brocade M5424 I/O module includes eight external autosensing Fibre Channel ...
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.../sec, 4 Gb/sec, or 2 Gb/sec. NOTE: This Fibre Channel switch module includes Short Wave Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) optical transceivers. Dell 8/4 Gbps FC SAN Module The Dell 8/4 Gbps FC SAN module (see Figure 3-15) includes 24 total autosensing Fibre Channel ports (12 ports are enabled in the standard configuration and... operate at 8 Gb/sec or 4 Gb/sec. To ensure proper functionality, use only SFPs provided with an RJ-45 connector. Configuring the I /O modules. NOTE: CMC firmware version 1.3 is required to support FC8 mezzanine cards and I /O Modules 73
.../sec, 4 Gb/sec, or 2 Gb/sec. NOTE: This Fibre Channel switch module includes Short Wave Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) optical transceivers. Dell 8/4 Gbps FC SAN Module The Dell 8/4 Gbps FC SAN module (see Figure 3-15) includes 24 total autosensing Fibre Channel ports (12 ports are enabled in the standard configuration and... operate at 8 Gb/sec or 4 Gb/sec. To ensure proper functionality, use only SFPs provided with an RJ-45 connector. Configuring the I /O modules. NOTE: CMC firmware version 1.3 is required to support FC8 mezzanine cards and I /O Modules 73
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... or error condition. About Your System 39 Data is connected to the external switch. Allows a keyboard and mouse to be connected to a Dell console switch with an Analog Rack Interface (ARI) port, such as an external digital or analog switch. Firmware upgrade in progress iKVM module is being sent or received. Table 1-7.
... or error condition. About Your System 39 Data is connected to the external switch. Allows a keyboard and mouse to be connected to a Dell console switch with an Analog Rack Interface (ARI) port, such as an external digital or analog switch. Firmware upgrade in progress iKVM module is being sent or received. Table 1-7.
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... blinking A fault has occurred. Table 1-10. The CMC reports real-time power consumption, which includes logging high and low points with a time stamp. Green blinking Firmware update in standby dynamically depending on load and redundancy requirements to improve power efficiency. - The CMC monitors system power requirements and supports the optional Dynamic...
... blinking A fault has occurred. Table 1-10. The CMC reports real-time power consumption, which includes logging high and low points with a time stamp. Green blinking Firmware update in standby dynamically depending on load and redundancy requirements to improve power efficiency. - The CMC monitors system power requirements and supports the optional Dynamic...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... ports of IO module installed. Fabric B currently supports Ethernet, Infiniband, and Fibre Channel modules. Fabric C currently supports Ethernet, Infiniband, and Fibre Channel modules. NOTE: LOM firmware updates are applied only to be used with an I /O module in the Fabric C slots, a blade must be active. To communicate with a 48-port switch module...
... ports of IO module installed. Fabric B currently supports Ethernet, Infiniband, and Fibre Channel modules. Fabric C currently supports Ethernet, Infiniband, and Fibre Channel modules. NOTE: LOM firmware updates are applied only to be used with an I /O module in the Fabric C slots, a blade must be active. To communicate with a 48-port switch module...