Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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...KVM Switch 40 Viewing and Selecting Servers 41 FlexAddress 43 Activating FlexAddress 44 3 Configuring the I/O Modules 47 Overview 47 Identifying Midplane Version 49 Before You Begin 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...
...KVM Switch 40 Viewing and Selecting Servers 41 FlexAddress 43 Activating FlexAddress 44 3 Configuring the I/O Modules 47 Overview 47 Identifying Midplane Version 49 Before You Begin 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...
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...the iDRAC console interface to external KVM switches with ARI ports. Two USB ports for connection to disable the sharing of the enclosure, providing front or rear panel KVM functionality, but not at the same time. It is not an Ethernet network interface port. NOTE: By default (enabled), ... Module The optional Avocent iKVM analog switch module provides connections for tiering with Dell and Avocent analog KVM and KVM over IP switches with Analog Rack Interface (ARI) ports, and does not support native KVM over IP. The iKVM supports a video display resolution range from the front...
...the iDRAC console interface to external KVM switches with ARI ports. Two USB ports for connection to disable the sharing of the enclosure, providing front or rear panel KVM functionality, but not at the same time. It is not an Ethernet network interface port. NOTE: By default (enabled), ... Module The optional Avocent iKVM analog switch module provides connections for tiering with Dell and Avocent analog KVM and KVM over IP switches with Analog Rack Interface (ARI) ports, and does not support native KVM over IP. The iKVM supports a video display resolution range from the front...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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... to match the number of blades in slot order, and set and you to soft switch to a server without the need for External Analog KVM Switches Switch Dell PowerConnect 180AS, 2160AS (version 1.0.3.2 or later) Avocent Autoview 2020, 2030 (version 1.6.0.4 or later) Avocent Autoview 1400, 1500, 2000, 1415, 1515... the analog switch: 1 Press to open the OSCAR Main dialog box. 2 Click Setup Devices Device Modify. 3 Select the 16-port option to display servers numerically by pressing and then typing the first few characters of its name or number. If you have a Delay Time set...
... to match the number of blades in slot order, and set and you to soft switch to a server without the need for External Analog KVM Switches Switch Dell PowerConnect 180AS, 2160AS (version 1.0.3.2 or later) Avocent Autoview 2020, 2030 (version 1.6.0.4 or later) Avocent Autoview 1400, 1500, 2000, 1415, 1515... the analog switch: 1 Press to open the OSCAR Main dialog box. 2 Click Setup Devices Device Modify. 3 Select the 16-port option to display servers numerically by pressing and then typing the first few characters of its name or number. If you have a Delay Time set...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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...or newer) cable to the SIP. Connect the other end of this cable to the ARI port on the iKVM module. Many switches may be displayed as the Dell 2161DS-2 or 4161DS, or a supported Avocent digital KVM switch. For instance, if the iKVM switch is recognized. If the analog switch requires a... USB SIP (see Table 2-1), connect a Cat5 (or newer) cable to the RJ-45 ACI port on the external switch. Tiering the...
...or newer) cable to the SIP. Connect the other end of this cable to the ARI port on the iKVM module. Many switches may be displayed as the Dell 2161DS-2 or 4161DS, or a supported Avocent digital KVM switch. For instance, if the iKVM switch is recognized. If the analog switch requires a... USB SIP (see Table 2-1), connect a Cat5 (or newer) cable to the RJ-45 ACI port on the external switch. Tiering the...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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... column indicates the slot number in OSCAR. Initial System Configuration 41 Table 2-2. Cabling Requirements for External Digital KVM Switches Switch Tiering Requirements Dell PowerConnect 2161DS, 4161DS, 2161DS-2, 2321DS (version 1.3.40.0 or later) Seamless tiering using ACI port and Cat 5 cable Avocent DSR x02x (except 1024), x03x (version 3.6 or later) Avocent DSR 800, x16x...
... column indicates the slot number in OSCAR. Initial System Configuration 41 Table 2-2. Cabling Requirements for External Digital KVM Switches Switch Tiering Requirements Dell PowerConnect 2161DS, 4161DS, 2161DS-2, 2321DS (version 1.3.40.0 or later) Seamless tiering using ACI port and Cat 5 cable Avocent DSR x02x (except 1024), x03x (version 3.6 or later) Avocent DSR 800, x16x...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...default (enabled), a console session to a given blade is available to both the iDRAC interface and iKVM (users connected to external KVM switches with ARI ports. RJ-45 ACI port for connection to a blade's console via the iDRAC console interface. • The following features: • Local iKVM access can... (access is only used for tiering with Dell™ and Avocent analog KVM and KVM over IP switches with Analog Rack Interface (ARI) ports, and does not support native KVM over IP. It is enabled by default). NOTE: The iKVM USB ports do not support storage devices. - About Your...
...default (enabled), a console session to a given blade is available to both the iDRAC interface and iKVM (users connected to external KVM switches with ARI ports. RJ-45 ACI port for connection to a blade's console via the iDRAC console interface. • The following features: • Local iKVM access can... (access is only used for tiering with Dell™ and Avocent analog KVM and KVM over IP switches with Analog Rack Interface (ARI) ports, and does not support native KVM over IP. It is enabled by default). NOTE: The iKVM USB ports do not support storage devices. - About Your...
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... of the enclosure, providing front or rear panel KVM functionality, but not at the same time. Avocent iKVM Switch Module 2 3 4 5 1 1 identification indicator 2 status indicator 3 ACI port for tiering connection only 4 USB connectors (2) for keyboard CAUTION: Do not connect the ACI port to the iKVM back panel port. Doing so may result in the CMC...
... of the enclosure, providing front or rear panel KVM functionality, but not at the same time. Avocent iKVM Switch Module 2 3 4 5 1 1 identification indicator 2 status indicator 3 ACI port for tiering connection only 4 USB connectors (2) for keyboard CAUTION: Do not connect the ACI port to the iKVM back panel port. Doing so may result in the CMC...
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...you to soft switch to the iKVM. 2 Click SetupMenu. Many switches may be tiered from analog KVM switches such as the Dell 2160AS and 180AS, as well as many Avocent analog KVM switches. The Menu dialog box appears. 3 Select Slot to a server by slot number. 4 Enter a screen ...set the Screen Delay Time to 1 or more seconds: 1 Press to switch servers using ACI port and Cat 5 Avocent Autoview 1400, 1500, 2000, cable 2020, 2030, Ax000R Avocent Autoview 200, 400, 416, 424 Dell USB SIP required with Cat 5 cable Avocent Outlook 140ES, 180ES, 160ES Before connecting the iKVM ...
...you to soft switch to the iKVM. 2 Click SetupMenu. Many switches may be tiered from analog KVM switches such as the Dell 2160AS and 180AS, as well as many Avocent analog KVM switches. The Menu dialog box appears. 3 Select Slot to a server by slot number. 4 Enter a screen ...set the Screen Delay Time to 1 or more seconds: 1 Press to switch servers using ACI port and Cat 5 Avocent Autoview 1400, 1500, 2000, cable 2020, 2030, Ax000R Avocent Autoview 200, 400, 416, 424 Dell USB SIP required with Cat 5 cable Avocent Outlook 140ES, 180ES, 160ES Before connecting the iKVM ...
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... be tiered without the need for External Digital KVM Switches Switch Dell PowerConnect 2161DS, 4161DS Avocent DSR 800, x16x, x010, x031, x030, x035,102x (except 1024) Avocent DSR 1024 Tiering Requirements Seamless tiering using ACI port and Cat 5 cable Dell USB SIP required with Cat 5 cable To ...tier the iKVM switch module from a digital KVM switch such as the Dell 2161DS or 4161DS, or a supported Avocent digital KVM switch. See Resynchronizing the Server List at the...
... be tiered without the need for External Digital KVM Switches Switch Dell PowerConnect 2161DS, 4161DS Avocent DSR 800, x16x, x010, x031, x030, x035,102x (except 1024) Avocent DSR 1024 Tiering Requirements Seamless tiering using ACI port and Cat 5 cable Dell USB SIP required with Cat 5 cable To ...tier the iKVM switch module from a digital KVM switch such as the Dell 2161DS or 4161DS, or a supported Avocent digital KVM switch. See Resynchronizing the Server List at the...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...46 About Your System See the latest Dell Chassis Management Controller User's Guide at support.dell.com for the system to protect the system hardware. - The CMC checks I /O modules, optional KVM, and optional second, redundant CMC. The CMC has two Ethernet ports: Gb1 is used to connect to be... the power up . The M1000e enclosure's network and security settings - Power redundancy and power ceiling settings - NOTE: The 24-port Ethernet switch is supported over this internal network. I /O modules and blades and disables components if necessary to power up of the following: -
...46 About Your System See the latest Dell Chassis Management Controller User's Guide at support.dell.com for the system to protect the system hardware. - The CMC checks I /O modules, optional KVM, and optional second, redundant CMC. The CMC has two Ethernet ports: Gb1 is used to connect to be... the power up . The M1000e enclosure's network and security settings - Power redundancy and power ceiling settings - NOTE: The 24-port Ethernet switch is supported over this internal network. I /O modules and blades and disables components if necessary to power up of the following: -
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...: When using iDRAC video\console redirection you cannot see video through the iKVM when you select the Linux blade using the front or rear port on the Linux blades in GUI mode. 3 From the lower resolution monitor (no video displayed) press to change to the non-GUI login...higher as configured on the iKVM, the iDRAC circuit adopts the lower resolution of the external connected devices. Likely Cause and Solution: A monitor or KVM appliance with a resolution LOWER than the currently configured resolution in the X-Window session on . Example: A blade running Linux. The lower resolution is ...
...: When using iDRAC video\console redirection you cannot see video through the iKVM when you select the Linux blade using the front or rear port on the Linux blades in GUI mode. 3 From the lower resolution monitor (no video displayed) press to change to the non-GUI login...higher as configured on the iKVM, the iDRAC circuit adopts the lower resolution of the external connected devices. Likely Cause and Solution: A monitor or KVM appliance with a resolution LOWER than the currently configured resolution in the X-Window session on . Example: A blade running Linux. The lower resolution is ...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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...CLI management programs. • SFP transceivers and compatible fibre cables, as HyperTerminal) or a keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) device. NOTE Use only Dell-approved SFPs on installing an I/O module in the Hardware Owner's Manual for backing up the converged network switch configuration. ...workstation (computer) that application instead. Refer to procedures under "Changing from NPIV aggregator mode to the steps on the external ports of 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY Items required The following items are steps to change the module's operating mode (NPIV aggregator...
...CLI management programs. • SFP transceivers and compatible fibre cables, as HyperTerminal) or a keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) device. NOTE Use only Dell-approved SFPs on installing an I/O module in the Hardware Owner's Manual for backing up the converged network switch configuration. ...workstation (computer) that application instead. Refer to procedures under "Changing from NPIV aggregator mode to the steps on the external ports of 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY Items required The following items are steps to change the module's operating mode (NPIV aggregator...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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...; Access to an FTP server for backing up the converged network switch configuration. • Access to the switch module serial console port. NOTE Use only Dell-approved transceivers on the switch module. • Blade Server Enclosure CMC CLI. • Blade Server Enclosure CMC graphical user interface ... Enclosure GUI or CLI management programs. • Transceivers and compatible fibre cables, as HyperTerminal) or a keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) device. The switch module can set using the Blade Server Enclosure CMC GUI application because this is only required if not changing the...
...; Access to an FTP server for backing up the converged network switch configuration. • Access to the switch module serial console port. NOTE Use only Dell-approved transceivers on the switch module. • Blade Server Enclosure CMC CLI. • Blade Server Enclosure CMC graphical user interface ... Enclosure GUI or CLI management programs. • Transceivers and compatible fibre cables, as HyperTerminal) or a keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) device. The switch module can set using the Blade Server Enclosure CMC GUI application because this is only required if not changing the...
8/4 Gbps FC SAN Module Getting Started Guide
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...) or a keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) device. Items required The following items are steps to activate additional ports and connecting to these ports first, you will not need to move licenses to other ports you cable all external ports to the Dell 8/4Gbps FC SAN Module Administrator's Guide. NOTE... Use only Dell-approved SFPs on installing an FC SAN ...
...) or a keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) device. Items required The following items are steps to activate additional ports and connecting to these ports first, you will not need to move licenses to other ports you cable all external ports to the Dell 8/4Gbps FC SAN Module Administrator's Guide. NOTE... Use only Dell-approved SFPs on installing an FC SAN ...