Information Update
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... • Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Advanced Server operating system information • System diagnostics-NIC entry in your system provides two integrated Broadcom Gb Ethernet ports as well as support for a total of up of the blade handle is labeled with a "II," your system ...the two integrated Broadcom Gb Ethernet ports. Information Update 3 See support.dell.com for information on the following configurations: • The two integrated Broadcom Gb Ethernet ports can be teamed using the Broadcom Advanced Server Program (BASP) software. • Using BASP, the two integrated...
... • Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Advanced Server operating system information • System diagnostics-NIC entry in your system provides two integrated Broadcom Gb Ethernet ports as well as support for a total of up of the blade handle is labeled with a "II," your system ...the two integrated Broadcom Gb Ethernet ports. Information Update 3 See support.dell.com for information on the following configurations: • The two integrated Broadcom Gb Ethernet ports can be teamed using the Broadcom Advanced Server Program (BASP) software. • Using BASP, the two integrated...
Information Update
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... supply or fan module is normal behavior for these cards, and supersedes Table 1-11 in the server module (blade). Cards currently supported by approximately 50%. For more server modules will reduce the blade performance by your system include the Dell 2342M, QME2462, and Emulex LPe1105-M cards. Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module Indicators Indicator Type Fibre...
... supply or fan module is normal behavior for these cards, and supersedes Table 1-11 in the server module (blade). Cards currently supported by approximately 50%. For more server modules will reduce the blade performance by your system include the Dell 2342M, QME2462, and Emulex LPe1105-M cards. Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module Indicators Indicator Type Fibre...
Configuration Guide
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...Need 6 Initial Setup 7 Configuring Drive Mirroring 9 Additional Integrated Mirroring Guidelines 10 Connecting a USB Drive, Keyboard, and Mouse to the Server Module Front Panel 10 Installing an Operating System 10 Configuring the DRAC/MC Module 11 DRAC/MC Module Features 11 DRAC/MC Configuration .../MC Module Firmware 19 Integrating the System Into the Network 22 Updating the PowerConnect Switch Module Firmware 27 Configuring the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3030 29 Configuring the Cisco Switch Using a Web Browser and a Management Station 29 Configuring the SwItch Using a Serial...
...Need 6 Initial Setup 7 Configuring Drive Mirroring 9 Additional Integrated Mirroring Guidelines 10 Connecting a USB Drive, Keyboard, and Mouse to the Server Module Front Panel 10 Installing an Operating System 10 Configuring the DRAC/MC Module 11 DRAC/MC Module Features 11 DRAC/MC Configuration .../MC Module Firmware 19 Integrating the System Into the Network 22 Updating the PowerConnect Switch Module Firmware 27 Configuring the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3030 29 Configuring the Cisco Switch Using a Web Browser and a Management Station 29 Configuring the SwItch Using a Serial...
Configuration Guide
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... 6 7 8 9 10 To function as a system, a server module is available from additional sources. Each server module functions as "blades"). Figure 1-1. Your system can use to set up to two hard drives, and up and configure the server modules. NOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all module ...Other Documents You May Need" on configuring your system and the server modules in the enclosure. Additional information is inserted into an enclosure that supports power supplies, fan modules, a management module (Dell™ Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis [DRAC/MC]), a keyboard...
... 6 7 8 9 10 To function as a system, a server module is available from additional sources. Each server module functions as "blades"). Figure 1-1. Your system can use to set up to two hard drives, and up and configure the server modules. NOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all module ...Other Documents You May Need" on configuring your system and the server modules in the enclosure. Additional information is inserted into an enclosure that supports power supplies, fan modules, a management module (Dell™ Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis [DRAC/MC]), a keyboard...
Configuration Guide
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..."Redirecting the DRAC/MC Serial Console to the Ethernet Switch Module" on the server module. See "Configuring the PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet Switch Module" on page 25 or "Configuring the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3030" on page 17. Use the following instructions or use the array...Serial or Telnet Console" on page 29. NOTICE: Data on how to the Ethernet switch module console interface using the network. See the Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis User's Guide for additional configuration options. 9 If required, switch the serial console to configure those modules for ...
..."Redirecting the DRAC/MC Serial Console to the Ethernet Switch Module" on the server module. See "Configuring the PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet Switch Module" on page 25 or "Configuring the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3030" on page 17. Use the following instructions or use the array...Serial or Telnet Console" on page 29. NOTICE: Data on how to the Ethernet switch module console interface using the network. See the Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis User's Guide for additional configuration options. 9 If required, switch the serial console to configure those modules for ...
Configuration Guide
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...10/100/1000 Mb. • The downlinks connect to the embedded Ethernet controller on the server modules and operate at 1000 Mb only. General System Configuration 25 Configuring a Port on a Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3030 Switch Module The following command to enter privileged EXEC mode: switch-1> enable 3 ... session: switch-1> logout Configuring the PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet Switch Module The PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet switch module is an example of the Dell PowerConnect 5316M with Cisco IOS or Cisco CatOS-Based Switches engineering brief on the switch module's page on www...
...10/100/1000 Mb. • The downlinks connect to the embedded Ethernet controller on the server modules and operate at 1000 Mb only. General System Configuration 25 Configuring a Port on a Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3030 Switch Module The following command to enter privileged EXEC mode: switch-1> enable 3 ... session: switch-1> logout Configuring the PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet Switch Module The PowerConnect 5316M Ethernet switch module is an example of the Dell PowerConnect 5316M with Cisco IOS or Cisco CatOS-Based Switches engineering brief on the switch module's page on www...
Configuration Guide
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... to the external Ethernet network and operate at 10/100/1000 Mb. • The 10 downlinks connect to the embedded Ethernet controller on the server module and operate at 1000 Mb only. • The external console port provides an connection for a management station, using the RJ45-to-DB9... switch. • The IP subnet mask for continued use. 1 Connect a management station to the console connection on support.dell.com. For detailed information on the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3030, see the documentation that shipped with the module or on the switch, or use Telnet to manage the switch...
... to the external Ethernet network and operate at 10/100/1000 Mb. • The 10 downlinks connect to the embedded Ethernet controller on the server module and operate at 1000 Mb only. • The external console port provides an connection for a management station, using the RJ45-to-DB9... switch. • The IP subnet mask for continued use. 1 Connect a management station to the console connection on support.dell.com. For detailed information on the Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch 3030, see the documentation that shipped with the module or on the switch, or use Telnet to manage the switch...
Configuration Guide
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... brands of switches, including Avocent switches, connect the KVM to ARI ports on the PowerEdge™ 1855 system is not supported by your system - NOTICE: The basic Dell™ KVM pass-though module used to connect to the switch's PS2 and video ...ACI port 4 power indicator 3 4 2 custom connector for the two KVM switch modules supported by Dell PowerEdge 1955 server modules (blades). NOTE: The Avocent Analog KVM switch ACI port can only be used on Dell console switches, with that switch. Configuring the KVM Switch Module This section includes configuration information for custom...
... brands of switches, including Avocent switches, connect the KVM to ARI ports on the PowerEdge™ 1855 system is not supported by your system - NOTICE: The basic Dell™ KVM pass-though module used to connect to the switch's PS2 and video ...ACI port 4 power indicator 3 4 2 custom connector for the two KVM switch modules supported by Dell PowerEdge 1955 server modules (blades). NOTE: The Avocent Analog KVM switch ACI port can only be used on Dell console switches, with that switch. Configuring the KVM Switch Module This section includes configuration information for custom...
Configuration Guide
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.... Determines whether the DRAC/MC automatically sets the Duplex Mode and Network Speed by selecting Console). 4 From the list of servers, select the server module (blade) you will also control through your screen. This option is not available if Auto Negotiation is set the Duplex Mode and...its desktop on the left side of this server module as if you to remotely back up server modules, perform recovery operations, and manage operating system installation to appear in the Viewer Application window. This desktop opens in the Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis User's Guide ...
.... Determines whether the DRAC/MC automatically sets the Duplex Mode and Network Speed by selecting Console). 4 From the list of servers, select the server module (blade) you will also control through your screen. This option is not available if Auto Negotiation is set the Duplex Mode and...its desktop on the left side of this server module as if you to remotely back up server modules, perform recovery operations, and manage operating system installation to appear in the Viewer Application window. This desktop opens in the Dell Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis User's Guide ...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... system and provides information about other documents you can include up to ten server modules (or blades) (see Figure 1-2). NOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all times with either a server module or with an optional external USB diskette drive and an optional external... system; Table 1-1 shows the status features. 10 About Your System Each server module functions as a system, a server module is inserted into a chassis that supports power supplies, fan modules, a management module (Dell™ Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis [DRAC/MC]), a KVM switch module...
... system and provides information about other documents you can include up to ten server modules (or blades) (see Figure 1-2). NOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all times with either a server module or with an optional external USB diskette drive and an optional external... system; Table 1-1 shows the status features. 10 About Your System Each server module functions as a system, a server module is inserted into a chassis that supports power supplies, fan modules, a management module (Dell™ Remote Access Controller/Modular Chassis [DRAC/MC]), a KVM switch module...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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...see "Using the System Setup Program" on the front of the server module which allows you can install server modules (blades) with SAS drives and server modules with SATA drives in the system. Hard-Drive Features Each server module supports one or two hot-pluggable SAS hard drives, or ...one or two hot-pluggable SATA hard drives. See Figure 1-4 and Table 1-3 for a diskette drive or USB CD drive. However, you to remotely access your system's Baseboard Management Controller (BMC). NOTICE: The system supports only Dell...
...see "Using the System Setup Program" on the front of the server module which allows you can install server modules (blades) with SAS drives and server modules with SATA drives in the system. Hard-Drive Features Each server module supports one or two hot-pluggable SAS hard drives, or ...one or two hot-pluggable SATA hard drives. See Figure 1-4 and Table 1-3 for a diskette drive or USB CD drive. However, you to remotely access your system's Baseboard Management Controller (BMC). NOTICE: The system supports only Dell...
Hardware Owner's Manual (PDF)
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... the battery is the primary physical boot hard drive. NOTICE: You cannot install a SAS drive and a SATA drive within a given server module (blade). See "Using the System Setup Program" in your RAID array. If only one or two hot-pluggable SATA hard drives. Each hard... of which is operating properly. The server module can install server modules (blades) with SAS drives and server modules with SATA drives in the same server enclosure. See "Installing a Server Module" on the front panel of Hard Drives The controller on the server module board supports integrated mirroring if two...
... the battery is the primary physical boot hard drive. NOTICE: You cannot install a SAS drive and a SATA drive within a given server module (blade). See "Using the System Setup Program" in your RAID array. If only one or two hot-pluggable SATA hard drives. Each hard... of which is operating properly. The server module can install server modules (blades) with SAS drives and server modules with SATA drives in the same server enclosure. See "Installing a Server Module" on the front panel of Hard Drives The controller on the server module board supports integrated mirroring if two...