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Contents 1 Introduction 5 2 Product Description 5 3 Hardware Overview 6 Internal Ports 6 Front Panel 6 Base Module 7 FlexIOTM Plug-in Modules 7 Port Numbering 9 USB Ports 10 System and Port LEDs 11 Installation 13 Unpacking the Switch 14 4 Installing and Configuring the Switch. . . 14 Installing the Switch Blade in a PowerEdge M1000e . 16 Connecting a Console Terminal 18 Contents 3
Contents 1 Introduction 5 2 Product Description 5 3 Hardware Overview 6 Internal Ports 6 Front Panel 6 Base Module 7 FlexIOTM Plug-in Modules 7 Port Numbering 9 USB Ports 10 System and Port LEDs 11 Installation 13 Unpacking the Switch 14 4 Installing and Configuring the Switch. . . 14 Installing the Switch Blade in a PowerEdge M1000e . 16 Connecting a Console Terminal 18 Contents 3
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Invoking the X-Loader and U-Boot CLIs 19 Performing the Initial Configuration 19 5 Assembling a Switch Stack 25 Configuring and Bringing Up a Stack 26 Managing a Stack 28 6 Splitting 40GbE QSFP+ Ports into 10GbE SFP+ Ports 30 7 Switch Configuration 31 DCB Support 32 FCoE Connectivity 32 iSCSI Operation 32 8 Next Steps 33 9 Technical Specifications 34 Chassis Physical Design 34 Environmental Parameters 34 Power Requirements 35 IEEE Standards 35 4 Contents
Invoking the X-Loader and U-Boot CLIs 19 Performing the Initial Configuration 19 5 Assembling a Switch Stack 25 Configuring and Bringing Up a Stack 26 Managing a Stack 28 6 Splitting 40GbE QSFP+ Ports into 10GbE SFP+ Ports 30 7 Switch Configuration 31 DCB Support 32 FCoE Connectivity 32 iSCSI Operation 32 8 Next Steps 33 9 Technical Specifications 34 Chassis Physical Design 34 Environmental Parameters 34 Power Requirements 35 IEEE Standards 35 4 Contents
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...about any of splitting 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks into 10GbE SFP+ connections, the MXL 10/40GbE Switch is a layer 2/3 blade switch with two fixed 40GbE ports on the Dell Support website at http://support.dell.com/manuals. By providing increased 40GbE bandwidth for two optional plug-in ...converged network support and interoperates with multiple speed requirements. Introduction 5 For more detailed information about the Dell Force10 MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO Module, including how to install the switch in a PowerEdge M1000e Enclosure, which can support up to 32 server ports in the chassis ...
...about any of splitting 40GbE QSFP+ uplinks into 10GbE SFP+ connections, the MXL 10/40GbE Switch is a layer 2/3 blade switch with two fixed 40GbE ports on the Dell Support website at http://support.dell.com/manuals. By providing increased 40GbE bandwidth for two optional plug-in ...converged network support and interoperates with multiple speed requirements. Introduction 5 For more detailed information about the Dell Force10 MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO Module, including how to install the switch in a PowerEdge M1000e Enclosure, which can support up to 32 server ports in the chassis ...
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... and modular hardware configurations for the MXL 10/40GbE Switch. Internal Ports The MXL 10/40GbE Switch provides 32 1/10-Gigabit Ethernet internal ports. The MXL 10/40GbE Switch also provides an internal Ethernet interface-...the out-of-band (OOB) interface-which is segregated from operational network traffic on the switch ports and cannot be switched or routed to server blades through the chassis midplane. MXL 10/40GbE Switch...
... and modular hardware configurations for the MXL 10/40GbE Switch. Internal Ports The MXL 10/40GbE Switch provides 32 1/10-Gigabit Ethernet internal ports. The MXL 10/40GbE Switch also provides an internal Ethernet interface-...the out-of-band (OOB) interface-which is segregated from operational network traffic on the switch ports and cannot be switched or routed to server blades through the chassis midplane. MXL 10/40GbE Switch...
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... the no stack-unit unit-number port port-number portmode quad stack-unit unit-number: Enter the number of the stack unit to six MXL 10/40GbE Switches (in the same or different chassis) in the two expansion slots: • 4-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet module using SFP+ optics (SR or...: The 10Mb speed is not supported on page 9). You can configure the native 40GbE ports as eight 10GbE ports. FlexIOTM Plug-in Modules The MXL 10/40GbE Switch (Figure 1-2) provides 10/40GbE external connectivity by using 4x10G breakout cables. Only 100Mb, 1GbE, and 10GbE speeds are supported. • 2-Port ...
... the no stack-unit unit-number port port-number portmode quad stack-unit unit-number: Enter the number of the stack unit to six MXL 10/40GbE Switches (in the same or different chassis) in the two expansion slots: • 4-Port 10-Gigabit Ethernet module using SFP+ optics (SR or...: The 10Mb speed is not supported on page 9). You can configure the native 40GbE ports as eight 10GbE ports. FlexIOTM Plug-in Modules The MXL 10/40GbE Switch (Figure 1-2) provides 10/40GbE external connectivity by using 4x10G breakout cables. Only 100Mb, 1GbE, and 10GbE speeds are supported. • 2-Port ...
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.... Stacking is not supported on a 2-Port 40GbE QSFP+ plug-in the same link aggregation group (LAG). Then save the configuration and reload the switch. MXL 10/40GbE Switch: Plug-in modules of the same type without requiring a reboot. For example, you can configure uplink ports of 16 ports are sold separately. 8... Hardware Overview NOTE: A maximum of the same speed on different modules in module. On the MXL 10/40GbE Switch, you must use individual ports for uplink connections. FTOS# write memory FTOS# reload Figure 1-2.
.... Stacking is not supported on a 2-Port 40GbE QSFP+ plug-in the same link aggregation group (LAG). Then save the configuration and reload the switch. MXL 10/40GbE Switch: Plug-in modules of the same type without requiring a reboot. For example, you can configure uplink ports of 16 ports are sold separately. 8... Hardware Overview NOTE: A maximum of the same speed on different modules in module. On the MXL 10/40GbE Switch, you must use individual ports for uplink connections. FTOS# write memory FTOS# reload Figure 1-2.
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For information about how to change a port from the bottom to the top of the switch: • 40GbE base-module ports: • In 40GbE mode of operation, the ports are numbered 33 and 37. • In 4x10GbE mode of operation, refer .... • In expansion slot 1, the ports are numbered 49 to 52 and 53 to 56. Port Numbering When installed in a PowerEdge M1000e Enclosure, the MXL 10/40GbE Switch ports are numbered 33 to 56 from 4x10GbE to 40GbE mode of operation, the ports are numbered 33 to 36 and 37 to 40.
For information about how to change a port from the bottom to the top of the switch: • 40GbE base-module ports: • In 40GbE mode of operation, the ports are numbered 33 and 37. • In 4x10GbE mode of operation, refer .... • In expansion slot 1, the ports are numbered 49 to 52 and 53 to 56. Port Numbering When installed in a PowerEdge M1000e Enclosure, the MXL 10/40GbE Switch ports are numbered 33 to 56 from 4x10GbE to 40GbE mode of operation, the ports are numbered 33 to 36 and 37 to 40.
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...USB Storage Port USB Console Port Use the lower USB console port to female DB-9 connectors). This port provides a direct connection to the switch and allows you can use to store configuration files and scripts. 10 Hardware Overview The default baud rate is 9600 bps. The upper USB...access the command line interface (CLI) from a console terminal connected to the port through the provided serial cable (with USB type-A to configure the switch through an RS-232 serial interface (Figure 1-3). USB Ports Figure 1-3. The console port supports asynchronous data of eight data bits, one stop bit,...
...USB Storage Port USB Console Port Use the lower USB console port to female DB-9 connectors). This port provides a direct connection to the switch and allows you can use to store configuration files and scripts. 10 Hardware Overview The default baud rate is 9600 bps. The upper USB...access the command line interface (CLI) from a console terminal connected to the port through the provided serial cable (with USB type-A to configure the switch through an RS-232 serial interface (Figure 1-3). USB Ports Figure 1-3. The console port supports asynchronous data of eight data bits, one stop bit,...
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.... Figure 1-4. A fault has occurred or the switch is operating normally as a standalone switch or as a stack master. System LEDs on Front Panel 40GbE Ports System Status LED System Power LED Table 1-1 describes system LED conditions. System and Port LEDs The front panel of the MXL 10/40GbE Switch contains light emitting diodes (LEDs) that...
.... Figure 1-4. A fault has occurred or the switch is operating normally as a standalone switch or as a stack master. System LEDs on Front Panel 40GbE Ports System Status LED System Power LED Table 1-1 describes system LED conditions. System and Port LEDs The front panel of the MXL 10/40GbE Switch contains light emitting diodes (LEDs) that...
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...+ port that the chosen installation location meets the following site requirements: • Clearance - Installation Site Preparation Before installing the switch or switches, make sure that is routed to avoid sources of electrical noise such as radio transmitters, broadcast amplifiers, power lines, and fluorescent... lighting fixtures. • Ambient Temperature - The ambient switch operating temperature range is up. At least one of the four 10GbE ports on the breakout cable. The cabling is split...
...+ port that the chosen installation location meets the following site requirements: • Clearance - Installation Site Preparation Before installing the switch or switches, make sure that is routed to avoid sources of electrical noise such as radio transmitters, broadcast amplifiers, power lines, and fluorescent... lighting fixtures. • Ambient Temperature - The ambient switch operating temperature range is up. At least one of the four 10GbE ports on the breakout cable. The cabling is split...
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... the following items are included: • One Dell Force10 MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO Module • One USB type A-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...
... the following items are included: • One Dell Force10 MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO Module • One USB type A-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...
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... Do not press a key Load Image from Flash to enter X-Loader or U-Boot menu? MXL 10/40GbE Switch: Installation and Configuration Flow Chart Insert Switch Blade and Power On Connect Console Yes X-Loader CLI Run Memory Tests/ Yes Configure Switch Settings Reboot Press any key to RAM To exit Jumpstart: From the console, enter FTOS...
... Do not press a key Load Image from Flash to enter X-Loader or U-Boot menu? MXL 10/40GbE Switch: Installation and Configuration Flow Chart Insert Switch Blade and Power On Connect Console Yes X-Loader CLI Run Memory Tests/ Yes Configure Switch Settings Reboot Press any key to RAM To exit Jumpstart: From the console, enter FTOS...
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...: Front View with Server Blades 16 half-height server blades 16 Installing and Configuring the Switch Figure 1-7. Installing the Switch Blade in a PowerEdge M1000e After you unpack the switch blade, slide it into one of the open I /O modules and two integrated chassis management controllers Server blades are installed in the back of a PowerEdge M1000e. switch blades are installed in the...
...: Front View with Server Blades 16 half-height server blades 16 Installing and Configuring the Switch Figure 1-7. Installing the Switch Blade in a PowerEdge M1000e After you unpack the switch blade, slide it into one of the open I /O modules and two integrated chassis management controllers Server blades are installed in the back of a PowerEdge M1000e. switch blades are installed in the...
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... 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 . PowerEdge M1000e: Back View with Six MXL 10/40GbE Switch Blades After you slide the MXL 10/40GbE Switch in operational mode. Installing and Configuring the Switch 17 When the switch powers on, the Boot loader loads 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 . PowerEdge M1000e: Back View with Six MXL 10/40GbE Switch Blades After you slide the MXL 10/40GbE Switch in operational mode. Installing and Configuring the Switch 17 When the switch powers on, the Boot loader loads the...
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... blade to use the CLI. To connect a terminal to the terminal or computer running VT100 terminal emulation software. You can download the release notes from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. d Set the flow control to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. Connecting a Console Terminal After the MXL 10/40GbE Switch...
... blade to use the CLI. To connect a terminal to the terminal or computer running VT100 terminal emulation software. You can download the release notes from the Dell Support website at support.dell.com/manuals. d Set the flow control to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity. Connecting a Console Terminal After the MXL 10/40GbE Switch...
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... boot process without entering either CLI, do not press a key, the boot process continues and you perform the initial switch configuration, make sure that: • The MXL 10/40GbE Switch was established and the Dell Easy Setup Wizard prompt appears on the cable directly to enter the U-Boot CLI by accessing the X-Loader and...
... boot process without entering either CLI, do not press a key, the boot process continues and you perform the initial switch configuration, make sure that: • The MXL 10/40GbE Switch was established and the Dell Easy Setup Wizard prompt appears on the cable directly to enter the U-Boot CLI by accessing the X-Loader and...
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... default user name (root) and password (calvin). for initial switch configuration. For more information about how to perform the initial configuration using the CLI, refer to the Dell Force10 FTOS Configuration Guide for this step if SNMP management is configured...switch through a Telnet (Telnet client) or HTTP (Web browser) connection. You may choose to skip this switch. 20 Installing and Configuring the Switch Initial Configuration Procedure Perform the initial configuration from your network administrator: • The IP address to be used for the Dell Force10 MXL 10/40GbE Switch...
... default user name (root) and password (calvin). for initial switch configuration. For more information about how to perform the initial configuration using the CLI, refer to the Dell Force10 FTOS Configuration Guide for this step if SNMP management is configured...switch through a Telnet (Telnet client) or HTTP (Web browser) connection. You may choose to skip this switch. 20 Installing and Configuring the Switch Initial Configuration Procedure Perform the initial configuration from your network administrator: • The IP address to be used for the Dell Force10 MXL 10/40GbE Switch...
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... system configuration. After the switch initializes and boots up for Dell Network Manager) you must respond to the next question to Dell Easy Setup Wizard The setup wizard guides you through the initial switch configuration, and gets you up and running a sample Dell Easy Setup Wizard session, ...using SNMP (required for SNMP management by entering [Ctrl+c]. If you like to manually configure the switch. Would you press with no value selected...
... system configuration. After the switch initializes and boots up for Dell Network Manager) you must respond to the next question to Dell Easy Setup Wizard The setup wizard guides you through the initial switch configuration, and gets you up and running a sample Dell Easy Setup Wizard session, ...using SNMP (required for SNMP management by entering [Ctrl+c]. If you like to manually configure the switch. Would you press with no value selected...
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..."community string". For more information on setting up an SNMP version 1 or 3 account, see the user documentation). You can use Dell Network Manager or other accounts and change this account. For more information on setting up user accounts and changing privilege levels, see the... enter the user name [admin]: root Please enter the user password: ****** Please reenter the user password: ****** 22 Installing and Configuring the Switch The wizard automatically assigns read/write privilege to the CLI and Web interface. This account is used . [public]: mxl1 Please enter the IP...
..."community string". For more information on setting up an SNMP version 1 or 3 account, see the user documentation). You can use Dell Network Manager or other accounts and change this account. For more information on setting up user accounts and changing privilege levels, see the... enter the user name [admin]: root Please enter the user password: ****** Please reenter the user password: ****** 22 Installing and Configuring the Switch The wizard automatically assigns read/write privilege to the CLI and Web interface. This account is used . [public]: mxl1 Please enter the IP...
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... DHCP server. : 2.2.2.80 Please enter the IP subnet mask (A.B.C.D or /nn). : 255.255.255.0 Installing and Configuring the Switch 23 You can . To access the switch through any Management Interface you like to set up the VLAN1 routing interface now? [Y/N] y Please enter the IP address of the ...device (A.B.C.D) or enter "DHCP" (without the quotes) to access the CLI, Web interface, or SNMP interface of the switch. Would you can use these IP addresses to automatically request an IP address from the network DHCP server. [192.168.2.1]: 192.168.2.1 Please enter the...
... DHCP server. : 2.2.2.80 Please enter the IP subnet mask (A.B.C.D or /nn). : 255.255.255.0 Installing and Configuring the Switch 23 You can . To access the switch through any Management Interface you like to set up the VLAN1 routing interface now? [Y/N] y Please enter the IP address of the ...device (A.B.C.D) or enter "DHCP" (without the quotes) to access the CLI, Web interface, or SNMP interface of the switch. Would you can use these IP addresses to automatically request an IP address from the network DHCP server. [192.168.2.1]: 192.168.2.1 Please enter the...