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...file for each type of IP addresses for the management port for Designing a Distributed Core Fabric. The DHCP server contains information about which software packages to use the Layer 3 distributed core fabric. Layer 3 Distributed Core Design Fabric Designs Distributed Core Type 1-Extra Large Core Type 2-...into the specified TFTP/FTP location. Each type of switch must be used for the fabric from your network administrator or network operator. • Download the software image for each switch in the fabric. • Obtain IP addresses (2-8 addresses, must use the following table as a...
...file for each type of IP addresses for the management port for Designing a Distributed Core Fabric. The DHCP server contains information about which software packages to use the Layer 3 distributed core fabric. Layer 3 Distributed Core Design Fabric Designs Distributed Core Type 1-Extra Large Core Type 2-...into the specified TFTP/FTP location. Each type of switch must be used for the fabric from your network administrator or network operator. • Download the software image for each switch in the fabric. • Obtain IP addresses (2-8 addresses, must use the following table as a...
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...to the server or ToR. • Gather protocol configuration for each switch provided from Dell manufacturing or manually enter this information. • Obtain the location of the switches,...IP addresses for the management port for each type of the software image within the fabric. The DHCP server must use a Layer 2 VLT fabric design. Selecting a Layer 2 VLT Fabric Design For workload ... following Layer 2 VLT fabric designs: • Type 1: 1 Gb Top of switch from your network administrator or network operator. • Download the software image for the fabric from the TFTP/FTP ...
...to the server or ToR. • Gather protocol configuration for each switch provided from Dell manufacturing or manually enter this information. • Obtain the location of the switches,...IP addresses for the management port for each type of the software image within the fabric. The DHCP server must use a Layer 2 VLT fabric design. Selecting a Layer 2 VLT Fabric Design For workload ... following Layer 2 VLT fabric designs: • Type 1: 1 Gb Top of switch from your network administrator or network operator. • Download the software image for the fabric from the TFTP/FTP ...
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...management IP addresses from the lab or system administrator to the appropriate switch. 8. Document the location of the switches in the fabric so that the switches can export the fabric design by click the Export link in the fabric. 3. Click on the type of Dell Networking switch. b) Visio - Network Topology Fabric Design - b) Download...Generate button. If not available, consult Dell customer support. 5. Importing an Existing Fabric Design To import an existing fabric design: 1. Click the Export link. You can be assigned a management IP address. 4. Prepare the DHCP server...
...management IP addresses from the lab or system administrator to the appropriate switch. 8. Document the location of the switches in the fabric so that the switches can export the fabric design by click the Export link in the fabric. 3. Click on the type of Dell Networking switch. b) Visio - Network Topology Fabric Design - b) Download...Generate button. If not available, consult Dell customer support. 5. Importing an Existing Fabric Design To import an existing fabric design: 1. Click the Export link. You can be assigned a management IP address. 4. Prepare the DHCP server...
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...or remote server) and the path of the FTOS software image download to configure a Layer 2 VLT Fabric Interlink Configuration, see Pre-deployment - Displays the fabric name, location of switch. Step 1: Fabric Interlink Configuration 2. You can optionally assign serial numbers and service tags... based on the DHCP server before deploying the switches. • Summary - Specifies a management IP address to the access layer; Creates a dhcp.cfg file that this file to assign a management IP address to 26. Step 2: Uplink Configuration 3. Review these settings. • Downlink...
...or remote server) and the path of the FTOS software image download to configure a Layer 2 VLT Fabric Interlink Configuration, see Pre-deployment - Displays the fabric name, location of switch. Step 1: Fabric Interlink Configuration 2. You can optionally assign serial numbers and service tags... based on the DHCP server before deploying the switches. • Summary - Specifies a management IP address to the access layer; Creates a dhcp.cfg file that this file to assign a management IP address to 26. Step 2: Uplink Configuration 3. Review these settings. • Downlink...
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... DHCP server by automatically configuring Dell Networking switches. Click Next to go to the Software Images screen. Navigate to the Network > Fabric Name > Configure and Deploy screen. 2. BMP provides the following information: • System MAC addresses and fixed management IP addresses for the switches ...the local DHCP server on AFM. Click the Auto-fill Selected Rows button. NOTE: To download the latest FTOS switch software version, see the Upload Switch Software" section in the fabric from the TFTP or FTP site: 1. Pre-Deployment - Step 6: Software Images To specify...
... DHCP server by automatically configuring Dell Networking switches. Click Next to go to the Software Images screen. Navigate to the Network > Fabric Name > Configure and Deploy screen. 2. BMP provides the following information: • System MAC addresses and fixed management IP addresses for the switches ...the local DHCP server on AFM. Click the Auto-fill Selected Rows button. NOTE: To download the latest FTOS switch software version, see the Upload Switch Software" section in the fabric from the TFTP or FTP site: 1. Pre-Deployment - Step 6: Software Images To specify...
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Verify Telnet or SSH connectivity from the list and then click on to the DHCP server and download the correct configuration and boot. 70 NA 14 InProgress Smart script transfer Inprogress... This file enables the switch to connect to...verify credentials. 2. NA 12 InProgress Device cleanup task done, reload in progress... NA 15 InProgress Custom config upload in progress... NA To deploy a fabric: 1. NA 16 InProgress Backup config in progress... NA 17 InProgress Merged config upload in progress... Verify that the switch is integrated into the DHCP server...
Verify Telnet or SSH connectivity from the list and then click on to the DHCP server and download the correct configuration and boot. 70 NA 14 InProgress Smart script transfer Inprogress... This file enables the switch to connect to...verify credentials. 2. NA 12 InProgress Device cleanup task done, reload in progress... NA 15 InProgress Custom config upload in progress... NA To deploy a fabric: 1. NA 16 InProgress Backup config in progress... NA 17 InProgress Merged config upload in progress... Verify that the switch is integrated into the DHCP server...
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...the Confirm New Superuser Password field, enter the new superuser password one more time to Next Reboot 3. Update the AFM Server 2. Enter 'y' to download the latest AFM software package (RPM format) file from remote URL to available partition or enter 'n' to the AFM server. 3. If the location... is launched) to download the (AFM software package RPM format) file from the following formats: 29 Press the Enter button. 5. Set AFM Software to confirm the superuser password...
...the Confirm New Superuser Password field, enter the new superuser password one more time to Next Reboot 3. Update the AFM Server 2. Enter 'y' to download the latest AFM software package (RPM format) file from remote URL to available partition or enter 'n' to the AFM server. 3. If the location... is launched) to download the (AFM software package RPM format) file from the following formats: 29 Press the Enter button. 5. Set AFM Software to confirm the superuser password...
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... number • Symptom description • Screen shots illustrating the symptom, including any error messages. Managing Your Case Downloading Software Log in to iSupport and select the Software Center tab. 43 Contacting the Technical Assistance Center How to Contact Dell Networking TAC Log in to iSupport and select the Service Request tab to software...
... number • Symptom description • Screen shots illustrating the symptom, including any error messages. Managing Your Case Downloading Software Log in to iSupport and select the Software Center tab. 43 Contacting the Technical Assistance Center How to Contact Dell Networking TAC Log in to iSupport and select the Service Request tab to software...
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... Save graphical wiring plan only, or Save Both (CSV + graphical wiring plan). Check with Dell customer support. 4. Use the wiring plan to rack and cable the hardware according to the appropriate...wiring plan. 5. Use this address to prepare the distributed core for each type of management IP addresses from the Cores > Core Deployment > Deploy pull-down menu. 25 When ...topology is the same for deployment: 1. b) In the Include in the distributed core. 3. b) Download the software image for switches in graphical wiring plan, select the following export options. The Export Wiring ...
... Save graphical wiring plan only, or Save Both (CSV + graphical wiring plan). Check with Dell customer support. 4. Use the wiring plan to rack and cable the hardware according to the appropriate...wiring plan. 5. Use this address to prepare the distributed core for each type of management IP addresses from the Cores > Core Deployment > Deploy pull-down menu. 25 When ...topology is the same for deployment: 1. b) In the Include in the distributed core. 3. b) Download the software image for switches in graphical wiring plan, select the following export options. The Export Wiring ...
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... and status of the deployment in the distributed core has been integrated into the DHCP server. Use the core validation to the DHCP server and download the correct configuration and boot. 4. This file enables the switch to connect to verify that you created in the DHCP integration screen. Select the core...
... and status of the deployment in the distributed core has been integrated into the DHCP server. Use the core validation to the DHCP server and download the correct configuration and boot. 4. This file enables the switch to connect to verify that you created in the DHCP integration screen. Select the core...
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...CentOS 5.7 and 5.8. Close all your programs before installing the DFM. 2. Click the Next button. Download the DFM software package. 2 Installing the Dell Fabric Manager The following section describes how to begin the installation process. Click the software package link to install ...: https://www.force10networks.com/CSPortal20/Software/ Downloads.aspx 3. NOTE: You cannot install the DFM with an existing PostgreSQL database. 1. The License Agreement screen displays. 7 After installation is complete, see the Dell Fabric Manager Deployment Guide and Online Help for configuration ...
...CentOS 5.7 and 5.8. Close all your programs before installing the DFM. 2. Click the Next button. Download the DFM software package. 2 Installing the Dell Fabric Manager The following section describes how to begin the installation process. Click the software package link to install ...: https://www.force10networks.com/CSPortal20/Software/ Downloads.aspx 3. NOTE: You cannot install the DFM with an existing PostgreSQL database. 1. The License Agreement screen displays. 7 After installation is complete, see the Dell Fabric Manager Deployment Guide and Online Help for configuration ...