Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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... can include up to 16 half-height blades (server modules), eight full-height blades, or a mixture of the blades in the enclosure must be populated at least one I /O modules are shared resources of the two blade types (see Figure 1-1, Figure 1-2, and Figure 1-3). To function as a system, a blade is inserted into a Dell PowerEdge M1000e enclosure (chassis) that supports power supplies...
... can include up to 16 half-height blades (server modules), eight full-height blades, or a mixture of the blades in the enclosure must be populated at least one I /O modules are shared resources of the two blade types (see Figure 1-1, Figure 1-2, and Figure 1-3). To function as a system, a blade is inserted into a Dell PowerEdge M1000e enclosure (chassis) that supports power supplies...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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The power supplies require a 100-120 V or 200-240 V power source. CAUTION: Do not turn on the blades (server modules) until you need the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway to configure the CMC and other modules in "Configuring the I/O Modules" on the enclosure ..., see Figure 1-16). Network Information If your network uses static addressing, you have configured the switch modules, as the system does not operate at support.dell.com/manuals. You can select only one AC power input, as described in the enclosure. Initial Setup Sequence 1 Unpack the enclosure and install it in...
The power supplies require a 100-120 V or 200-240 V power source. CAUTION: Do not turn on the blades (server modules) until you need the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway to configure the CMC and other modules in "Configuring the I/O Modules" on the enclosure ..., see Figure 1-16). Network Information If your network uses static addressing, you have configured the switch modules, as the system does not operate at support.dell.com/manuals. You can select only one AC power input, as described in the enclosure. Initial Setup Sequence 1 Unpack the enclosure and install it in...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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...PowerEdge M1000e enclosure. NOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all times with either a module or with a blank. Blade Numbering - Half-Height Blades 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 About Your System System Overview Your system can include up to 16 half-height blades (server modules), eight full-height blades, or a mixture of the blades... in the enclosure must be populated at least one I /O modules are shared resources of the two blade types (see Figure 1-1, Figure...
...PowerEdge M1000e enclosure. NOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all times with either a module or with a blank. Blade Numbering - Half-Height Blades 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 About Your System System Overview Your system can include up to 16 half-height blades (server modules), eight full-height blades, or a mixture of the blades... in the enclosure must be populated at least one I /O modules are shared resources of the two blade types (see Figure 1-1, Figure...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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.../B2 and C1/C2 of the switch module. NOTE The converged network switch is designed to the section on top of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for any obvious defects or shipping damage. 7. If the switch module appears to remove the protective covers from the midplane ... a new module in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. Open the shipping box and inspect the contents, making sure that you , skip this document, the Dell M8428-k is shipped to help experienced installers unpack, install, and configure the Dell M8428-k quickly. Remove the cardboard...
.../B2 and C1/C2 of the switch module. NOTE The converged network switch is designed to the section on top of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for any obvious defects or shipping damage. 7. If the switch module appears to remove the protective covers from the midplane ... a new module in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. Open the shipping box and inspect the contents, making sure that you , skip this document, the Dell M8428-k is shipped to help experienced installers unpack, install, and configure the Dell M8428-k quickly. Remove the cardboard...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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...IP address through the Blade Server Enclosure GUI or CLI management programs. • SFP transceivers and compatible fibre cables, as HyperTerminal) or a keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) device. NOTE Use only Dell-approved SFPs on the external ports of 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started ... network switch Use procedures in this section to configure the converged network switch to the steps on installing an I/O module in a Blade Server Enclosure. This publication provides procedures that has a terminal emulator (such as required. For instructions, refer to operate on a network ...
...IP address through the Blade Server Enclosure GUI or CLI management programs. • SFP transceivers and compatible fibre cables, as HyperTerminal) or a keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) device. NOTE Use only Dell-approved SFPs on the external ports of 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started ... network switch Use procedures in this section to configure the converged network switch to the steps on installing an I/O module in a Blade Server Enclosure. This publication provides procedures that has a terminal emulator (such as required. For instructions, refer to operate on a network ...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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... Switch-5 for switch module installed in the navigation panel of these methods, the IP values are set the IP address using the Blade Server Enclosure CMC GUI application because this enables centralized management of the selected switch module. Click the I/O Module Overview in bay C1.... application's Setup tab. 3. If the IP values are stored on the switch module. • Blade Server Enclosure CMC CLI. • Blade Server Enclosure CMC graphical user interface (GUI). • Dell M8428-k command line interface (CLI). After modifying the switch module's IP address and domain name (...
... Switch-5 for switch module installed in the navigation panel of these methods, the IP values are set the IP address using the Blade Server Enclosure CMC GUI application because this enables centralized management of the selected switch module. Click the I/O Module Overview in bay C1.... application's Setup tab. 3. If the IP values are stored on the switch module. • Blade Server Enclosure CMC CLI. • Blade Server Enclosure CMC graphical user interface (GUI). • Dell M8428-k command line interface (CLI). After modifying the switch module's IP address and domain name (...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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...window, click the Connect drop-down menu and select an available COM port. 6 of 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY Connect a serial cable between the switch module and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation used for the connection. FIGURE 1 CMC Setup Tab NOTE Refer to the... documentation for the CMC GUI application for your Blade Server Enclosure. 2. b. Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address Use the following tasks to the converged network switch from the management workstation. Using...
...window, click the Connect drop-down menu and select an available COM port. 6 of 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY Connect a serial cable between the switch module and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation used for the connection. FIGURE 1 CMC Setup Tab NOTE Refer to the... documentation for the CMC GUI application for your Blade Server Enclosure. 2. b. Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address Use the following tasks to the converged network switch from the management workstation. Using...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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...information x •Getting technical help you find the information that you want as quickly and easily as possible. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual vii 53-1001980-01 Supported hardware and software This document includes information specific to the...the converged network switch and explains its shipping container, and references to the appropriate publication for installing the module into the Blade Server Enclosure. • Chapter 2, "Configuring the Dell M8428-k" describes how to change between NPIV mode and full fabric mode, and backing up the switch module configuration. ...
...information x •Getting technical help you find the information that you want as quickly and easily as possible. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual vii 53-1001980-01 Supported hardware and software This document includes information specific to the...the converged network switch and explains its shipping container, and references to the appropriate publication for installing the module into the Blade Server Enclosure. • Chapter 2, "Configuring the Dell M8428-k" describes how to change between NPIV mode and full fabric mode, and backing up the switch module configuration. ...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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...The FC ports support link speeds up to the server utilizing 10GBase-KR (KR) technology. Management for the converged network switch can be inserted in any of the switch, they will report the temperature of the bays labeled B1, B2, C1, or C2. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 1 53-1001980-01... ports operate at either NPIV mode or full fabric mode. • The switch module is made by default. That decision is shipped in a Dell PowerEdge M1000e Blade Server Enclosure. This technology provides the ability to attach more devices to the fabric without having to be done through...
...The FC ports support link speeds up to the server utilizing 10GBase-KR (KR) technology. Management for the converged network switch can be inserted in any of the switch, they will report the temperature of the bays labeled B1, B2, C1, or C2. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 1 53-1001980-01... ports operate at either NPIV mode or full fabric mode. • The switch module is made by default. That decision is shipped in a Dell PowerEdge M1000e Blade Server Enclosure. This technology provides the ability to attach more devices to the fabric without having to be done through...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... of the switch module. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 3 53-1001980-01 Figure 1 details the port side. Access the converged network switch handle at the front of the port side of these LEDs, see "Interpreting LED activity" on the port side of the Blade Server enclosure. To extend the... release lever, gently squeeze the release latch and pull outward. In embedded switches, time should be updated by the server management utility.
... of the switch module. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 3 53-1001980-01 Figure 1 details the port side. Access the converged network switch handle at the front of the port side of these LEDs, see "Interpreting LED activity" on the port side of the Blade Server enclosure. To extend the... release lever, gently squeeze the release latch and pull outward. In embedded switches, time should be updated by the server management utility.
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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.../amber) (green/amber) port status LEDs above each port 5 Power status LED (green) 6 Release latch 7 Server management LED (blue/amber) 8 Release lever Top view The nonport side of the switch module (shown in the Blade Server Enclosure. 4 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 When the switch module is inserted, the midplane connectors...
.../amber) (green/amber) port status LEDs above each port 5 Power status LED (green) 6 Release latch 7 Server management LED (blue/amber) 8 Release lever Top view The nonport side of the switch module (shown in the Blade Server Enclosure. 4 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 When the switch module is inserted, the midplane connectors...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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...Fabric/Switch License • NPIV (N_Port) Trunking • Server Application Optimization Full fabric mode • Enhanced Group Management1 • ISL Trunking 1. included with the purchase of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for both SWL and LWL connections. Applicable options depend on... connections to external devices for SAN connectivity. This section applies when installing a new module in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. 6 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 NOTE The converged network switch is activated with the converged ...
...Fabric/Switch License • NPIV (N_Port) Trunking • Server Application Optimization Full fabric mode • Enhanced Group Management1 • ISL Trunking 1. included with the purchase of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for both SWL and LWL connections. Applicable options depend on... connections to external devices for SAN connectivity. This section applies when installing a new module in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. 6 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 NOTE The converged network switch is activated with the converged ...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... box. This tray contains the documentation, regulatory statements, product information guide, and Documentation CD. 3. For complete instructions to install the converged network switch into the Blade Blade Server Enclosure. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 7 53-1001980-01 then break the seal warning. 6.
... box. This tray contains the documentation, regulatory statements, product information guide, and Documentation CD. 3. For complete instructions to install the converged network switch into the Blade Blade Server Enclosure. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 7 53-1001980-01 then break the seal warning. 6.
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... and the browser-based GUI application. For details refer to change the module's operating mode (full fabric and NPIV modes) using the Blade Server Enclosure's Chassis Management Controller (CMC) application, use that use in a network and fabric: • The converged network switch installed in ...Changing from full fabric mode to NPIV aggregator mode 18 •Backing up the configuration 20 Introduction Use procedures in a Blade Server Enclosure. Chapter Configuring the Dell M8428-k 2 In this chapter to configure the switch module to the steps on a network and fabric. Also use...
... and the browser-based GUI application. For details refer to change the module's operating mode (full fabric and NPIV modes) using the Blade Server Enclosure's Chassis Management Controller (CMC) application, use that use in a network and fabric: • The converged network switch installed in ...Changing from full fabric mode to NPIV aggregator mode 18 •Backing up the configuration 20 Introduction Use procedures in a Blade Server Enclosure. Chapter Configuring the Dell M8428-k 2 In this chapter to configure the switch module to the steps on a network and fabric. Also use...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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...; If required, management workstation (computer) that you set using any of these publications: • Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual • Blade Server Enclosure Configuration Guide • Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Administrator's Guide • Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Command Reference • Dell Fabric OS MIB Reference Manual Modifying the converged network switch IP address By default, the...
...; If required, management workstation (computer) that you set using any of these publications: • Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual • Blade Server Enclosure Configuration Guide • Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Administrator's Guide • Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Command Reference • Dell Fabric OS MIB Reference Manual Modifying the converged network switch IP address By default, the...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... panel of the selected switch module. FIGURE 3 CMC Setup Tab Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 11 53-1001980-01 At the command prompt, type connect switch-x where x is the bay where the switch module is installed. Establish a Telnet session to your Blade Server Enclosure CLI documentation. For example, switch-x can be: • Switch...
... panel of the selected switch module. FIGURE 3 CMC Setup Tab Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 11 53-1001980-01 At the command prompt, type connect switch-x where x is the bay where the switch module is installed. Establish a Telnet session to your Blade Server Enclosure CLI documentation. For example, switch-x can be: • Switch...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... CLI commands to reset the module's IP address using the module's CLI. Connect a serial cable between the switch module and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation used for managing the switch module. From the Hyper terminal window, click the Connect drop-down menu and select an... available COM port. 12 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Disable any serial communication programs that are running on the converged network switch and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation that can log into the module and use this...
... CLI commands to reset the module's IP address using the module's CLI. Connect a serial cable between the switch module and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation used for managing the switch module. From the Hyper terminal window, click the Connect drop-down menu and select an... available COM port. 12 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Disable any serial communication programs that are running on the converged network switch and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation that can log into the module and use this...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... network switch is managed as a separate entity to the Telnet protocol and the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Use the Blade Server Enclosure's Chassis Management Controller (CMC) GUIto verify that the LEDs are described in various indicator patterns. Review the system log ...switch is stored in a Management Information Base (MIB). Secure Telnet access is available through the Module's CLI errShow command. 22 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Running ceeturboramtest POST1: Running diagshow POST1: Script PASSED with exit status of needed information ...
... network switch is managed as a separate entity to the Telnet protocol and the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). Use the Blade Server Enclosure's Chassis Management Controller (CMC) GUIto verify that the LEDs are described in various indicator patterns. Review the system log ...switch is stored in a Management Information Base (MIB). Secure Telnet access is available through the Module's CLI errShow command. 22 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Running ceeturboramtest POST1: Running diagshow POST1: Script PASSED with exit status of needed information ...
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...Back up the converged network switch configuration to your Blade Server EnclosureHardware Owner's Manual. This commands upload the converged network switch configurations to the server, making it available for downloading to upload the ...CEE configuration. It is recommended that a complete configuration is no activity by viewing the converged network switch LEDs. Remove all SAN activity requiring the ports used by using the switch module's configUpload CLI command and following steps to the manufacturer's instructions. Dell...
...Back up the converged network switch configuration to your Blade Server EnclosureHardware Owner's Manual. This commands upload the converged network switch configurations to the server, making it available for downloading to upload the ...CEE configuration. It is recommended that a complete configuration is no activity by viewing the converged network switch LEDs. Remove all SAN activity requiring the ports used by using the switch module's configUpload CLI command and following steps to the manufacturer's instructions. Dell...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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ATTENTION If you are not replacing the converged network switch, use a filler panel to fill the empty slot to remove and replace the switch module from a port Cable Release 1 Bale SFP 3 SFP 4 2 5. Do not leave the slot empty. 26 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 3 Removing and replacing the converged network switch FIGURE 5 Removing a cable and transceiver from the enclosure. . Refer to the Hardware Owner's Manual for the Blade Server Enclosure to maintain proper air flow.
ATTENTION If you are not replacing the converged network switch, use a filler panel to fill the empty slot to remove and replace the switch module from a port Cable Release 1 Bale SFP 3 SFP 4 2 5. Do not leave the slot empty. 26 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 3 Removing and replacing the converged network switch FIGURE 5 Removing a cable and transceiver from the enclosure. . Refer to the Hardware Owner's Manual for the Blade Server Enclosure to maintain proper air flow.