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... of rack switches (ToR) and aggregates the traffic into the switch. 1 Introduction Dell Fabric Manager (DFM) is a graphical user interface (GUI) based network automation and orchestration tool that allows you simplify network operations, automate tasks, and improve efficiency in the rack to be cabled into fewer high-density interfaces such as 10GbE or 40GbE. A ToR typically has a small 1 to the core layer. • Access layer...
... of rack switches (ToR) and aggregates the traffic into the switch. 1 Introduction Dell Fabric Manager (DFM) is a graphical user interface (GUI) based network automation and orchestration tool that allows you simplify network operations, automate tasks, and improve efficiency in the rack to be cabled into fewer high-density interfaces such as 10GbE or 40GbE. A ToR typically has a small 1 to the core layer. • Access layer...
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... a scalable, highperformance network that replaces the traditional and aggregation layers in the core at a higher bandwidth with lower latencies than most traditional three-tier networks. This two-tier network design allows traffic to the switches, ToR switches, servers, other devices, and the WAN. The Dell Fabric Manager views the distributed core as spines and leaves; Distributed Core A distributed core is a link or node failure.
... a scalable, highperformance network that replaces the traditional and aggregation layers in the core at a higher bandwidth with lower latencies than most traditional three-tier networks. This two-tier network design allows traffic to the switches, ToR switches, servers, other devices, and the WAN. The Dell Fabric Manager views the distributed core as spines and leaves; Distributed Core A distributed core is a link or node failure.
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... each type of the software image. AS number - Local IP address - Area ID Key Considerations for Designing a Distributed Core This section describes the key considerations for designing a distributed core. Each type of switch must use , see the release notes. • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server address to load the correct software image configuration file for each type of IP addresses for the management port for each switch in...
... each type of the software image. AS number - Local IP address - Area ID Key Considerations for Designing a Distributed Core This section describes the key considerations for designing a distributed core. Each type of switch must use , see the release notes. • Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server address to load the correct software image configuration file for each type of IP addresses for the management port for each switch in...
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... installation of the steps required to design and deploy a distributed core, including the information you need to design and deployment a new distributed core. 17 This is done using the Configuration Wizard when the application first starts, as shown below. 2 Getting Started Designing and Deploying a Distributed Core This section provides an overview of the Dell Fabric Manager (DFM), you must configured...
... installation of the steps required to design and deploy a distributed core, including the information you need to design and deployment a new distributed core. 17 This is done using the Configuration Wizard when the application first starts, as shown below. 2 Getting Started Designing and Deploying a Distributed Core This section provides an overview of the Dell Fabric Manager (DFM), you must configured...
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... bandwidth, throughput, and available edge port requirements. Select the core type from the Core Type pull-down menu. Use the 1:1 interlink over -subscription rate varies the maximum number of the distributed core so that is EastCore, the node names assigned are EastCore-Spine-1 and EastCore-Leaf1. 2. (Optional) Enter the description of the distributed core,Dell Fabric Manager automatically names the nodes...
... bandwidth, throughput, and available edge port requirements. Select the core type from the Core Type pull-down menu. Use the 1:1 interlink over -subscription rate varies the maximum number of the distributed core so that is EastCore, the node names assigned are EastCore-Spine-1 and EastCore-Leaf1. 2. (Optional) Enter the description of the distributed core,Dell Fabric Manager automatically names the nodes...
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... remote AS number. The range of uplinks are directly connected to act as a ToR, check the Enable Leaves as a guide for the edge port uplinks. In the Start IP Address Range/Prefix field, enter the starting VLAN ID. Use the wiring plan as Top-of ports to the WAN: 1. Enter the number of -Rack Switch box and then select the VLAN or VLAN and LAG protocol setting...
... remote AS number. The range of uplinks are directly connected to act as a ToR, check the Enable Leaves as a guide for the edge port uplinks. In the Start IP Address Range/Prefix field, enter the starting VLAN ID. Use the wiring plan as Top-of ports to the WAN: 1. Enter the number of -Rack Switch box and then select the VLAN or VLAN and LAG protocol setting...
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... Wiring Plan window displays. Core Design - Carefully review the design before you prepare the software images: a) Make sure the software version is not supported. 3. If not available, consult with system administrator for each type of management IP addresses from the Cores > Core Deployment > Deploy pull-down menu. 25 Click the Export button. a) In What to the appropriate switch. 7. Check with Dell customer support. 4. Document the location of Dell switch Z9000...
... Wiring Plan window displays. Core Design - Carefully review the design before you prepare the software images: a) Make sure the software version is not supported. 3. If not available, consult with system administrator for each type of management IP addresses from the Cores > Core Deployment > Deploy pull-down menu. 25 Click the Export button. a) In What to the appropriate switch. 7. Check with Dell customer support. 4. Document the location of Dell switch Z9000...
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... of the software image, and DHCP configuration file. Click the Autofill Selected IP Addresses button. To assign a management IP address to the switches in the distributed core. Displays the core name, location of the management interface. 4. To assign switch identities: 1. forwarding-router-address-Enter an IPv4 or IPv6 address of the management interface. Entering the serial numbers and service tags are recommend but not required. Step 3: Management IP Use the Management IP screen...
... of the software image, and DHCP configuration file. Click the Autofill Selected IP Addresses button. To assign a management IP address to the switches in the distributed core. Displays the core name, location of the management interface. 4. To assign switch identities: 1. forwarding-router-address-Enter an IPv4 or IPv6 address of the management interface. Entering the serial numbers and service tags are recommend but not required. Step 3: Management IP Use the Management IP screen...
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...; Automatic network switch configuration and automated configuration updates • Enforced standard configurations • Reduced installation time • Simplified operating system upgrades Automated BMP reduces operational expenses, accelerates switch installation, simplifies upgrades, and increases network availability by loading and installing an embedded FTOS image with this file. After you power cycle the switches, the switches use bare metal provisioning (BMP). The file server maintains a configuration file and an approved version of configuration errors and enforcing...
...; Automatic network switch configuration and automated configuration updates • Enforced standard configurations • Reduced installation time • Simplified operating system upgrades Automated BMP reduces operational expenses, accelerates switch installation, simplifies upgrades, and increases network availability by loading and installing an embedded FTOS image with this file. After you power cycle the switches, the switches use bare metal provisioning (BMP). The file server maintains a configuration file and an approved version of configuration errors and enforcing...
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... Administration > Settings > TFTP Settings screen. 3. To deploy a distributed core: 1. This file enables the switch to connect to the planned core using the Start Validation option. Select the core that you must validate the core to verify that the software images for the switches in the distributed core has been integrated into the DHCP server. To view a configuration file, select the switch you deploy...
... Administration > Settings > TFTP Settings screen. 3. To deploy a distributed core: 1. This file enables the switch to connect to the planned core using the Start Validation option. Select the core that you must validate the core to verify that the software images for the switches in the distributed core has been integrated into the DHCP server. To view a configuration file, select the switch you deploy...
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... configuration errors. Select the distributed core that the switch has the correct software version, system name, management IP address, VLANs, and MAC address. Make sure that the switch has been power cycled on to the switch and verify that you have undiscovered switch errors, log on the Export button to export the errors. 14. c) Configuration Errors-Click the View Mismatch button to view the wiring errors. Click on to switch console to isolate the fault...
... configuration errors. Select the distributed core that the switch has the correct software version, system name, management IP address, VLANs, and MAC address. Make sure that the switch has been power cycled on to the switch and verify that you have undiscovered switch errors, log on the Export button to export the errors. 14. c) Configuration Errors-Click the View Mismatch button to view the wiring errors. Click on to switch console to isolate the fault...
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... 2. Troubleshooting Use this section to troubleshoot switch deployment status errors. Restart the deployment of the switch from the Core Development > Deploy > Deploy and Validate Core screen by selecting the switch from the list and then click on the Deploy Selected button. Verify that the disk space is in the DFM server. 3. Switch Deployment Status Errors Switch Deployment Status Description Requires Action NOT STARTED Not Started No CONFIG GENERATION IN PROGRESS CONFIG GENERATION FAILED Configuration...
... 2. Troubleshooting Use this section to troubleshoot switch deployment status errors. Restart the deployment of the switch from the Core Development > Deploy > Deploy and Validate Core screen by selecting the switch from the list and then click on the Deploy Selected button. Verify that the disk space is in the DFM server. 3. Switch Deployment Status Errors Switch Deployment Status Description Requires Action NOT STARTED Not Started No CONFIG GENERATION IN PROGRESS CONFIG GENERATION FAILED Configuration...
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... CONFIG UPLOAD COMPLETED DEVICE DEPLOYMENT SUCCESS UPLINK CONFIG GENERATED UPLINK CONFIG UPLOAD IN PROGRESS UPLINK CONFIG UPLOAD ERROR Protocol Configuration No Upload Succesful Switch Deployment No Successful Uplink Configuration No Generated Uplink Configuration Upload No In-Progress Uplink Configuration Upload Yes Error 2. Verify the connectivity to the TFTP server from the list and then click the Deploy Selected button. Verify that the DHCP server is in BMP mode...
... CONFIG UPLOAD COMPLETED DEVICE DEPLOYMENT SUCCESS UPLINK CONFIG GENERATED UPLINK CONFIG UPLOAD IN PROGRESS UPLINK CONFIG UPLOAD ERROR Protocol Configuration No Upload Succesful Switch Deployment No Successful Uplink Configuration No Generated Uplink Configuration Upload No In-Progress Uplink Configuration Upload Yes Error 2. Verify the connectivity to the TFTP server from the list and then click the Deploy Selected button. Verify that the DHCP server is in BMP mode...
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... To configure SNMP: 1. In the Protocol pull-down menu, select one of the DFM Dell Fabric Manager 7. For example, "public". 4. In the Sylog IP Addresses fields, enter the IP address of the switches. In the Port field, enter the SNMP port number of the syslog server. 4. CLI Credentials To provision the distributed core, enter the FTOS CLI user's credential and enable the configuration credential for monitoring during the...
... To configure SNMP: 1. In the Protocol pull-down menu, select one of the DFM Dell Fabric Manager 7. For example, "public". 4. In the Sylog IP Addresses fields, enter the IP address of the switches. In the Port field, enter the SNMP port number of the syslog server. 4. CLI Credentials To provision the distributed core, enter the FTOS CLI user's credential and enable the configuration credential for monitoring during the...
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... Execution Time pull-down menu, select the maximum number of the following options. The range is between 1 and 180 days. 4. Adds new user accounts. Contact technical support if you want to create a Superuser. • Reset Default User (Superuser) Password - The Client Settings window displays. 3. Allows a user to the Administration > Settings screen. 2. In the Data Retention area, click the Edit button. 3. Navigate to change his or her password. • Delete...
... Execution Time pull-down menu, select the maximum number of the following options. The range is between 1 and 180 days. 4. Adds new user accounts. Contact technical support if you want to create a Superuser. • Reset Default User (Superuser) Password - The Client Settings window displays. 3. Allows a user to the Administration > Settings screen. 2. In the Data Retention area, click the Edit button. 3. Navigate to change his or her password. • Delete...
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Contents Notes, Cautions, and Warnings 2 1 Overview...5 Hardware Requirements...5 Port Requirements...5 Software Requirements ...6 Prerequisites...6 2 Installing the Dell Fabric Manager 7 3 Accessing the Dell Fabric Manager 13 4 Starting and Stopping the DFM on Windows 7 15 5 Restarting the Dell Fabric Manager 17 Restarting the DFM on Linux CentOS...17 Restarting the DFM on Windows 7...17 6 Uninstalling the Dell Fabric Manager 19 Uninstalling the DFM on Linux CentOS...19 Uninstalling the DFM on Windows 7:...19
Contents Notes, Cautions, and Warnings 2 1 Overview...5 Hardware Requirements...5 Port Requirements...5 Software Requirements ...6 Prerequisites...6 2 Installing the Dell Fabric Manager 7 3 Accessing the Dell Fabric Manager 13 4 Starting and Stopping the DFM on Windows 7 15 5 Restarting the Dell Fabric Manager 17 Restarting the DFM on Linux CentOS...17 Restarting the DFM on Windows 7...17 6 Uninstalling the Dell Fabric Manager 19 Uninstalling the DFM on Linux CentOS...19 Uninstalling the DFM on Windows 7:...19
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... DFM Server and switch. Windows 7 Hardware Requirements Hardware Processor Memory Requirement Intel® Core (TM) i5-2520M CPU @2.50Ghz 8 GB System Type Disk Space 64-bit operating system 1TB 7.2K RPM SATA 3.5 Hot Plug Hard Drive Port Requirements Port Number 443 and 80 161 162 5432 61616 Description DFM Server ports used to install the Dell Fabric Manager (DFM) in the upper right of the screen. To view the Dell Fabric Manger Deployment Guide in the DFM, click the Help pull-down menu in...
... DFM Server and switch. Windows 7 Hardware Requirements Hardware Processor Memory Requirement Intel® Core (TM) i5-2520M CPU @2.50Ghz 8 GB System Type Disk Space 64-bit operating system 1TB 7.2K RPM SATA 3.5 Hot Plug Hard Drive Port Requirements Port Number 443 and 80 161 162 5432 61616 Description DFM Server ports used to install the Dell Fabric Manager (DFM) in the upper right of the screen. To view the Dell Fabric Manger Deployment Guide in the DFM, click the Help pull-down menu in...
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2 Installing the Dell Fabric Manager The following section describes how to begin the installation process. You can access the download page on Windows 7 and Linux CentOS 5.7 and 5.8. For Windows, the software package is titled dfm_1.0.0.bin. Click the Next button. NOTE: You cannot install the DFM with an existing PostgreSQL database. 1. For Linux CentOS, the software package is titled dfm_1.0.0.exe. The License Agreement screen displays. 7 Click...
2 Installing the Dell Fabric Manager The following section describes how to begin the installation process. You can access the download page on Windows 7 and Linux CentOS 5.7 and 5.8. For Windows, the software package is titled dfm_1.0.0.bin. Click the Next button. NOTE: You cannot install the DFM with an existing PostgreSQL database. 1. For Linux CentOS, the software package is titled dfm_1.0.0.exe. The License Agreement screen displays. 7 Click...
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... default, the installer uses the following protocols: Telnet, SSHv2, or Telnet & SSHv2. 14. enable password- Click the Next button. The default value is 80 b) In the Web Server Port for (http) field; password- From the Protocol pull-down menu, select one of the following switch credential information: - enter the HTTPS web server port. admin - enter the HTTP web server port. The privilege level is set to the switches...
... default, the installer uses the following protocols: Telnet, SSHv2, or Telnet & SSHv2. 14. enable password- Click the Next button. The default value is 80 b) In the Web Server Port for (http) field; password- From the Protocol pull-down menu, select one of the following switch credential information: - enter the HTTPS web server port. admin - enter the HTTP web server port. The privilege level is set to the switches...
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You are routed to the HTTPS location. In the Password field, enter the password. 5. 3 Accessing the Dell Fabric Manager To access the DFM: 1. Enter the DFM address using the following URL format: http://: The browser displays a website security certificate message. 2. Click the Log In button. 13 The DFM user login prompt displays. 3. In the User Name field, enter the user name. The default user name is superuser. 4. Add the DFM certificate as a trusted certificate.
You are routed to the HTTPS location. In the Password field, enter the password. 5. 3 Accessing the Dell Fabric Manager To access the DFM: 1. Enter the DFM address using the following URL format: http://: The browser displays a website security certificate message. 2. Click the Log In button. 13 The DFM user login prompt displays. 3. In the User Name field, enter the user name. The default user name is superuser. 4. Add the DFM certificate as a trusted certificate.
