Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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... as a system, a blade is inserted into a Dell PowerEdge M1000e enclosure (chassis) that supports power supplies, fan modules, a Chassis Management Controller (CMC) module, and at all bays in the enclosure. 1 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...
... as a system, a blade is inserted into a Dell PowerEdge M1000e enclosure (chassis) that supports power supplies, fan modules, a Chassis Management Controller (CMC) module, and at all bays in the enclosure. 1 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...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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... system does not operate at support.dell.com/manuals. CAUTION: Do not turn on the enclosure control panel. See Figure 1-4. NOTE: Connecting a keyboard, video, and mouse to the enclosure front panel disables video output to the iKVM back panel port. 4 Press the power button on the blades (server modules) until you need the...
... system does not operate at support.dell.com/manuals. CAUTION: Do not turn on the enclosure control panel. See Figure 1-4. NOTE: Connecting a keyboard, video, and mouse to the enclosure front panel disables video output to the iKVM back panel port. 4 Press the power button on the blades (server modules) until you need the...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... operation and cooling, all bays in the PowerEdge M1000e enclosure. 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 1-2, and Figure 1-3). Half...
... operation and cooling, all bays in the PowerEdge M1000e enclosure. 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 1-2, and Figure 1-3). Half...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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... nothing is also called the M8428-k 10GbEE-FCOE/8Gb FC SW. NOTE Throughout this section. Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY 3 of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for any obvious defects or shipping damage. 7. For detailed installation and configuration instructions, see the... Dell M8424-k Hardware Reference Manual. Make sure to remove the switch module from on installing a switch...
... nothing is also called the M8428-k 10GbEE-FCOE/8Gb FC SW. NOTE Throughout this section. Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY 3 of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for any obvious defects or shipping damage. 7. For detailed installation and configuration instructions, see the... Dell M8424-k Hardware Reference Manual. Make sure to remove the switch module from on installing a switch...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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...-based GUI application. Note that use in a network and fabric: • The converged network switch installed in a Blade Server Enclosure. Also provided are required for configuring and connecting the converged network switch for NPIV mode, you can disable NPIV mode...application instead. NOTE Use only Dell-approved SFPs on installing an I/O module in the Hardware Owner's Manual for backing up the converged network switch configuration. • Access to these publications: • Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual • Blade Server Enclosure Configuration Guide 4 of ...
...-based GUI application. Note that use in a network and fabric: • The converged network switch installed in a Blade Server Enclosure. Also provided are required for configuring and connecting the converged network switch for NPIV mode, you can disable NPIV mode...application instead. NOTE Use only Dell-approved SFPs on installing an I/O module in the Hardware Owner's Manual for backing up the converged network switch configuration. • Access to these publications: • Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual • Blade Server Enclosure Configuration Guide 4 of ...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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... IP address using any of the converged network switch. 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). For example, switch-x can be: • Switch-3 for switch module installed in bay B1...
... IP address using any of the converged network switch. 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). For example, switch-x can be: • Switch-3 for switch module installed in bay B1...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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...switch from the management workstation. Select HyperTerminal and enter a name for your Blade Server Enclosure. 2. 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 session ...configuration tasks. Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address Use the following tasks to the documentation for the CMC GUI application for managing the switch module. Connect a serial cable between the switch module and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation used ...
...switch from the management workstation. Select HyperTerminal and enter a name for your Blade Server Enclosure. 2. 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 session ...configuration tasks. Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address Use the following tasks to the documentation for the CMC GUI application for managing the switch module. Connect a serial cable between the switch module and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation used ...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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...8226;Additional 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 This chapter also provides instructions for unpacking the switch module from its basic ...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 the converged network switch's IP address, connect the module to the Ethernet network...
...8226;Additional 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 This chapter also provides instructions for unpacking the switch module from its basic ...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 the converged network switch's IP address, connect the module to the Ethernet network...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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...Gbps. The switch module is shipped in a Dell PowerEdge M1000e Blade Server Enclosure. The 16 internal ports connect to create more devices to the fabric without having to the server utilizing 10GBase-KR (KR) technology. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 1 53-1001980-01...Hardware description 3 •ISL trunking groups 6 •Optional features 6 •Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k 6 Dell M8428-k overview The Dell M8428-k is made by default. The Dell M8428-k ships with 8 external Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE) ports, 4 external Fibre Channel (FC) ports...
...Gbps. The switch module is shipped in a Dell PowerEdge M1000e Blade Server Enclosure. The 16 internal ports connect to create more devices to the fabric without having to the server utilizing 10GBase-KR (KR) technology. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 1 53-1001980-01...Hardware description 3 •ISL trunking groups 6 •Optional features 6 •Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k 6 Dell M8428-k overview The Dell M8428-k is made by default. The Dell M8428-k ships with 8 external Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE) ports, 4 external Fibre Channel (FC) ports...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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...Policy) Yes Yes Yes Yes** NA 1. By lifting the handle's release latch, you can open the handle to Appendix A, "Dell M8428-k specifications" Port side Externally accessible ports and LEDs are on page 23. NPIV mode hardware considerations Hardware considerations for NPIV mode...Fabric OS are available, but there are only supported if the NPIV-enabled module is inserted into the I/O bay of the Blade Server enclosure. Hardware description This section describes the physical switch module as installed memory, weight and physical dimensions, facility requirements, architectural specifications...
...Policy) Yes Yes Yes Yes** NA 1. By lifting the handle's release latch, you can open the handle to Appendix A, "Dell M8428-k specifications" Port side Externally accessible ports and LEDs are on page 23. NPIV mode hardware considerations Hardware considerations for NPIV mode...Fabric OS are available, but there are only supported if the NPIV-enabled module is inserted into the I/O bay of the Blade Server enclosure. Hardware description This section describes the physical switch module as installed memory, weight and physical dimensions, facility requirements, architectural specifications...
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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... converged network switch supports the following optional software, which is activated with installation requirements in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. 6 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 NPIV mode • Fabric/Switch License • NPIV (N_Port) ... 1. Make sure to comply with the purchase of the corresponding license key. Ports that can form trunking groups of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for easy identification. included with a new pluggable unit rather than replacing the switch module. Applicable options depend on the...
... converged network switch supports the following optional software, which is activated with installation requirements in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. 6 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 NPIV mode • Fabric/Switch License • NPIV (N_Port) ... 1. Make sure to comply with the purchase of the corresponding license key. Ports that can form trunking groups of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for easy identification. included with a new pluggable unit rather than replacing the switch module. Applicable options depend on the...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... your sales representative before installing the module into the enclosure. Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k 1 Perform the following steps to remove the switch module from the box. Do not insert a damaged converged network switch into the Blade Server Enclosure, refer to the section on top of the antistatic sleeve and inspect it...
... your sales representative before installing the module into the enclosure. Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k 1 Perform the following steps to remove the switch module from the box. Do not insert a damaged converged network switch into the Blade Server Enclosure, refer to the section on top of the antistatic sleeve and inspect it...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... connecting the converged network switch for use steps 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 switch module command line interface (CLI) and the browser-based GUI... application. For details refer to the Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Administrator's Guide, and Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Command Reference. NOTE Although the switch module is configured at the factory for NPIV mode, ...
... connecting the converged network switch for use steps 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 switch module command line interface (CLI) and the browser-based GUI... application. For details refer to the Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Administrator's Guide, and Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Command Reference. NOTE Although the switch module is configured at the factory for NPIV mode, ...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... module serial console port. Note that this enables centralized management 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...
... module serial console port. Note that this enables centralized management 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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Click the I/O Module Overview in the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway fields as "password". 4. Establish a Telnet session to your Blade Server Enclosure CLI documentation. At the command prompt, type connect switch-x where x is the bay where the switch module is installed. Refer to ...switch IP address through the CMC CLI. 1. Enter the new information in the navigation panel of the selected switch module. FIGURE 3 CMC Setup Tab Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 11 53-1001980-01 To enable DHCP, select DHCP Enabled and click Apply. For example, switch-x can be: •...
Click the I/O Module Overview in the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway fields as "password". 4. Establish a Telnet session to your Blade Server Enclosure CLI documentation. At the command prompt, type connect switch-x where x is the bay where the switch module is installed. Refer to ...switch IP address through the CMC CLI. 1. Enter the new information in the navigation panel of the selected switch module. FIGURE 3 CMC Setup Tab Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 11 53-1001980-01 To enable DHCP, select DHCP Enabled and click Apply. For example, switch-x can be: •...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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...-down menu and select an available COM port. 12 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address Use the following tasks to manage the module. 1. b. Connect a serial cable between the switch module and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation used for the connection. Using a terminal...
...-down menu and select an available COM port. 12 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address Use the following tasks to manage the module. 1. b. Connect a serial cable between the switch module and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation used for the connection. Using a terminal...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... using Secure Shell (SSH), a network security protocol for a TCP/IP connection. Perform the following steps to beacon. Use the Blade Server Enclosure's Chassis Management Controller (CMC) GUIto verify that the converged network switch is built into all major browsers and Web... Accessing the converged network switch Accessing the converged network switch The converged network switch is available through the Module's CLI errShow command. 22 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Example POST Output POST1: Started running Fri Oct 8 13:39:54 GMT 2010 POST2: Test...
... using Secure Shell (SSH), a network security protocol for a TCP/IP connection. Perform the following steps to beacon. Use the Blade Server Enclosure's Chassis Management Controller (CMC) GUIto verify that the converged network switch is built into all major browsers and Web... Accessing the converged network switch Accessing the converged network switch The converged network switch is available through the Module's CLI errShow command. 22 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Example POST Output POST1: Started running Fri Oct 8 13:39:54 GMT 2010 POST2: Test...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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...23. 3. It is available for downloading to a replacement converged network switch. 2. For details about port management, refer to your Blade Server EnclosureHardware Owner's Manual. Remove the transceiver modules according to maintain proper airflow. 1. For details about LED activity on the converged network...from the transceiver modules. 4. This commands upload the converged network switch configurations to the server, making it available for an extended period of time. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 25 53-1001980-01 Removing and replacing the converged network ...
...23. 3. It is available for downloading to a replacement converged network switch. 2. For details about port management, refer to your Blade Server EnclosureHardware Owner's Manual. Remove the transceiver modules according to maintain proper airflow. 1. For details about LED activity on the converged network...from the transceiver modules. 4. This commands upload the converged network switch configurations to the server, making it available for an extended period of time. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 25 53-1001980-01 Removing and replacing the converged network ...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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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. 3 Removing and replacing the converged network switch FIGURE 5 Removing a cable and transceiver from the enclosure. . Do not leave the slot empty. 26 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01
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. 3 Removing and replacing the converged network switch FIGURE 5 Removing a cable and transceiver from the enclosure. . Do not leave the slot empty. 26 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01