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... the Dell Force10 MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO Module, including how to install the switch in a switch stack In a data center network, the MXL 10/40GbE Switch provides converged network support and interoperates with multiple speed requirements. Introduction This document provides basic information about any of -rack (ToR) switches • 40GbE stacking connections to other MXL 10/40GbE Switches in the Dell PowerEdge M1000e Enclosure and perform the initial configuration.
... the Dell Force10 MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO Module, including how to install the switch in a switch stack In a data center network, the MXL 10/40GbE Switch provides converged network support and interoperates with multiple speed requirements. Introduction This document provides basic information about any of -rack (ToR) switches • 40GbE stacking connections to other MXL 10/40GbE Switches in the Dell PowerEdge M1000e Enclosure and perform the initial configuration.
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... port can operate in either 1GbE or 10GbE mode. Traffic on this port is connected to server blades through the chassis midplane. Hardware Overview This section contains information about device characteristics and modular hardware configurations for the MXL 10/40GbE Switch. Internal ports are connected to the chassis management controller (CMC) through the M1000e chassis midplane.
... port can operate in either 1GbE or 10GbE mode. Traffic on this port is connected to server blades through the chassis midplane. Hardware Overview This section contains information about device characteristics and modular hardware configurations for the MXL 10/40GbE Switch. Internal ports are connected to the chassis management controller (CMC) through the M1000e chassis midplane.
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...blade and perform the initial configuration. You can check to -DB-9 female cable • Getting Started Guide • Safety and Regulatory Information • Warranty and Support Information • Software License Agreement Unpacking Steps NOTE: Before unpacking the switch, inspect the container and immediately report any evidence of the steps you unpack the MXL 10/40GbE Switch... the Switch Package Contents When unpacking each switch, make sure that the following items are included: • One Dell Force10 MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO Module • One USB type A-to see that a switch is ...
...blade and perform the initial configuration. You can check to -DB-9 female cable • Getting Started Guide • Safety and Regulatory Information • Warranty and Support Information • Software License Agreement Unpacking Steps NOTE: Before unpacking the switch, inspect the container and immediately report any evidence of the steps you unpack the MXL 10/40GbE Switch... the Switch Package Contents When unpacking each switch, make sure that the following items are included: • One Dell Force10 MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO Module • One USB type A-to see that a switch is ...
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... DHCP Offer with FTOS Image and Configuration Easy Setup Wizard Configuration Manual Initial Configuration Assemble a Switch Stack Switch Configuration Installing and Configuring the Switch 15 No Do not press a key U-Boot CLI No Do not press a key Load Image from Flash to enter X-Loader or U-Boot menu? Figure 1-6. MXL 10/40GbE Switch: Installation and Configuration Flow Chart Insert Switch Blade and Power On Connect Console...
... DHCP Offer with FTOS Image and Configuration Easy Setup Wizard Configuration Manual Initial Configuration Assemble a Switch Stack Switch Configuration Installing and Configuring the Switch 15 No Do not press a key U-Boot CLI No Do not press a key Load Image from Flash to enter X-Loader or U-Boot menu? Figure 1-6. MXL 10/40GbE Switch: Installation and Configuration Flow Chart Insert Switch Blade and Power On Connect Console...
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The image initializes the hardware and brings the switch up in so that the switch blade is a supported I/O module before powering it on. Installing and Configuring the Switch 17 PowerEdge M1000e: Back View with Six MXL 10/40GbE Switch Blades After you slide the MXL 10/40GbE Switch in operational mode. When the switch powers on, the Boot loader loads the image from the chassis and...
The image initializes the hardware and brings the switch up in so that the switch blade is a supported I/O module before powering it on. Installing and Configuring the Switch 17 PowerEdge M1000e: Back View with Six MXL 10/40GbE Switch Blades After you slide the MXL 10/40GbE Switch in operational mode. When the switch powers on, the Boot loader loads the image from the chassis and...
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... the MXL 10/40GbE Switch powers on, complete all external cabling connections and connect a terminal to the blade to 9600 baud. NOTE: If you will not be able to VT100. The following tasks: 1 Connect the DB-9 connector on the Master Switch. b Set the data rate to configure the switch. e... stop bit, and no parity. You can download the release notes from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. c Set the data format to "Assembling a Switch Stack" on the front panel of MXL 10/40GbE Switches, connect the terminal to none. Read the release notes for Function, Arrow, ...
... the MXL 10/40GbE Switch powers on, complete all external cabling connections and connect a terminal to the blade to 9600 baud. NOTE: If you will not be able to VT100. The following tasks: 1 Connect the DB-9 connector on the Master Switch. b Set the data rate to configure the switch. e... stop bit, and no parity. You can download the release notes from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. c Set the data format to "Assembling a Switch Stack" on the front panel of MXL 10/40GbE Switches, connect the terminal to none. Read the release notes for Function, Arrow, ...
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... default when the MXL 10/40GbE Switch powers up. You must manually configure DCBX port roles to enable the switch to auto-configure its DCB settings to match the FCoE settings used in blade servers. The MXL 10/40GbE Switch also detects EqualLogic iSCSI storage devices on the MXL 10/40GbE Switch to match the DCB configuration in storage area networks (SANs). On the MXL 10/40GbE Switch, you must manually...
... default when the MXL 10/40GbE Switch powers up. You must manually configure DCBX port roles to enable the switch to auto-configure its DCB settings to match the FCoE settings used in blade servers. The MXL 10/40GbE Switch also detects EqualLogic iSCSI storage devices on the MXL 10/40GbE Switch to match the DCB configuration in storage area networks (SANs). On the MXL 10/40GbE Switch, you must manually...
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... on the FCF ToR switch. www.dell.com | support.dell.com FIP Snooping Configuration Example Figure 10-11 shows an MXL Switch used as follows: • A server-facing port is configured for DCBX in an auto-upstream or configuration-source role. On the FIP snooping bridge, DCBX is synchronized. Configuration Example: FIP Snooping on an MXL 10/40GbE Switch In Figure 10-11, DCBX and...
... on the FCF ToR switch. www.dell.com | support.dell.com FIP Snooping Configuration Example Figure 10-11 shows an MXL Switch used as follows: • A server-facing port is configured for DCBX in an auto-upstream or configuration-source role. On the FIP snooping bridge, DCBX is synchronized. Configuration Example: FIP Snooping on an MXL 10/40GbE Switch In Figure 10-11, DCBX and...