Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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...proper operation and cooling, all times with either a module or with a blank. To function 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...
...proper operation and cooling, all times with either a module or with a blank. To function 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...
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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. For more information, see Figure 1-16). Initial System Configuration 27 Initial Setup Sequence 1 Unpack the enclosure and install it ... the enclosure control panel (see Figure 1-4) or to configure the CMC and other modules in a rack. CAUTION: Do not turn on the blades (server modules) until you need the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway to the iKVM module (see the Getting Started Guide and Rack Installation Guide...
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. For more information, see Figure 1-16). Initial System Configuration 27 Initial Setup Sequence 1 Unpack the enclosure and install it ... the enclosure control panel (see Figure 1-4) or to configure the CMC and other modules in a rack. CAUTION: Do not turn on the blades (server modules) until you need the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway to the iKVM module (see the Getting Started Guide and Rack Installation Guide...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... 13 14 15 16 14 About Your System NOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the PowerEdge M1000e enclosure. To function as a system, a blade is inserted into an enclosure (chassis) that supports power supplies, fan modules, a Chassis Management Controller (CMC) module...CMC, optional iKVM module, and I /O module for external network connectivity. Blade Numbering - 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...
... 13 14 15 16 14 About Your System NOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the PowerEdge M1000e enclosure. To function as a system, a blade is inserted into an enclosure (chassis) that supports power supplies, fan modules, a Chassis Management Controller (CMC) module...CMC, optional iKVM module, and I /O module for external network connectivity. Blade Numbering - 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...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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.... Unpacking and installing the converged network switch If the converged network switch is installed in the Blade Server Enclosure that you , skip this document, the Dell M8428-k is referred to the section on top of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for electrostatic sensitivity; It is intended as the converged network switch or the switch module...
.... Unpacking and installing the converged network switch If the converged network switch is installed in the Blade Server Enclosure that you , skip this document, the Dell M8428-k is referred to the section on top of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for electrostatic sensitivity; It is intended as the converged network switch or the switch module...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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...has a terminal emulator (such as required. The switch module can disable NPIV mode. NOTE Use only Dell-approved SFPs on installing an I/O module in a Blade Server Enclosure. For instructions, refer to the steps on the external ports of this is only required if... 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 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY Refer to procedures under "Changing from NPIV aggregator mode to ...
...has a terminal emulator (such as required. The switch module can disable NPIV mode. NOTE Use only Dell-approved SFPs on installing an I/O module in a Blade Server Enclosure. For instructions, refer to the steps on the external ports of this is only required if... 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 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY Refer to procedures under "Changing from NPIV aggregator mode to ...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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... Ethernet subnet mask of these methods, 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). Enter the new information in bay C2. 3. If the IP ...connections before bringing the switch module online. ATTENTION Do not connect the switch module to set the IP address using the Blade Server Enclosure CMC GUI application because this enables centralized management of the selected switch module. Use the appropriate CLI commands to your ...
... Ethernet subnet mask of these methods, 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). Enter the new information in bay C2. 3. If the IP ...connections before bringing the switch module online. ATTENTION Do not connect the switch module to set the IP address using the Blade Server Enclosure CMC GUI application because this enables centralized management of the selected switch module. Use the appropriate CLI commands to your ...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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... for the CMC GUI application for your Blade Server Enclosure. 2. Connect a serial cable between the switch module and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation used for the connection. Click Start and select Programs -> Accessories -> Communications. Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address... select an available COM port. 6 of 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY You will use this session is established, you want to change the IP address on the converged network switch and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation that are running on a PC...
... for the CMC GUI application for your Blade Server Enclosure. 2. Connect a serial cable between the switch module and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation used for the connection. Click Start and select Programs -> Accessories -> Communications. Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address... select an available COM port. 6 of 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY You will use this session is established, you want to change the IP address on the converged network switch and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation that are running on a PC...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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This chapter also provides instructions for unpacking the switch module from its basic concepts and features. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual vii 53-1001980-01 About This Document In this chapter •How this document is organized vii ... 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 the converged network switch's IP address, connect the module to the Ethernet network and fabric,...
This chapter also provides instructions for unpacking the switch module from its basic concepts and features. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual vii 53-1001980-01 About This Document In this chapter •How this document is organized vii ... 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 the converged network switch's IP address, connect the module to the Ethernet network and fabric,...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... ports can be inserted in any of the switch, they will not initiate shutdown if the temperature is shipped in a Dell PowerEdge M1000e Blade Server Enclosure. The 16 internal ports connect to be done through Dell Chassis Management Controller (CMC), the browser based GUI, or the command line interface (CLI). The switch module contains three...
... ports can be inserted in any of the switch, they will not initiate shutdown if the temperature is shipped in a Dell PowerEdge M1000e Blade Server Enclosure. The 16 internal ports connect to be done through Dell Chassis Management Controller (CMC), the browser based GUI, or the command line interface (CLI). The switch module contains three...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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...switch module as installed memory, weight and physical dimensions, facility requirements, architectural specifications, and regulatory compliance, refer to Appendix A, "Dell M8428-k specifications" Port side Externally accessible ports and LEDs are on page 23. Access the converged network switch handle at the... open the handle to a fabric. Figure 1 details the port side. For a complete description of the locations and interpretations of the Blade Server enclosure. When a switch is inserted into the I/O bay of these LEDs, see "Interpreting LED activity" on the port side of the...
...switch module as installed memory, weight and physical dimensions, facility requirements, architectural specifications, and regulatory compliance, refer to Appendix A, "Dell M8428-k specifications" Port side Externally accessible ports and LEDs are on page 23. Access the converged network switch handle at the... open the handle to a fabric. Figure 1 details the port side. For a complete description of the locations and interpretations of the Blade Server enclosure. When a switch is inserted into the I/O bay of these LEDs, see "Interpreting LED activity" on the port side of the...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... 3 8 Gbps FC ports with bi-color 4 Switch status LED (green/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 Figure 2) is inserted, the midplane connectors activate a connection... line up the switch module as it will seat correctly when the release lever is closed. You do not need to be configured in the Blade Server Enclosure. 4 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01
... 3 8 Gbps FC ports with bi-color 4 Switch status LED (green/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 Figure 2) is inserted, the midplane connectors activate a connection... line up the switch module as it will seat correctly when the release lever is closed. You do not need to be configured in the Blade Server Enclosure. 4 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01
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...converged network switch • Advanced Performance Monitoring • Fabric Watch Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k If the converged network switch is installed in the Blade Server Enclosure as well. Make sure to external devices for easy identification. 1 ISL trunking groups... Transceivers provide optical connections to comply with installation requirements in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. 6 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 All four external FC ports (0, 25-27) can also form...
...converged network switch • Advanced Performance Monitoring • Fabric Watch Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k If the converged network switch is installed in the Blade Server Enclosure as well. Make sure to external devices for easy identification. 1 ISL trunking groups... Transceivers provide optical connections to comply with installation requirements in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. 6 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 All four external FC ports (0, 25-27) can also form...
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... the converged network switch into the Blade Server Enclosure, refer to the section on top of the antistatic sleeve and inspect it carefully for electrostatic sensitivity; This tray contains the documentation, regulatory statements, product information guide, and Documentation CD. 3. Remove the foam ends from its shipping package. 1. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 7 53...
... the converged network switch into the Blade Server Enclosure, refer to the section on top of the antistatic sleeve and inspect it carefully for electrostatic sensitivity; This tray contains the documentation, regulatory statements, product information guide, and Documentation CD. 3. Remove the foam ends from its shipping package. 1. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 7 53...
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...mode (full fabric and NPIV modes) using the Blade Server Enclosure's Chassis Management Controller (CMC) application, use steps to the Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Administrator's Guide, and Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Command Reference. Items required The following...and the browser-based GUI application. For instructions, refer to operate on a network and fabric. Chapter Configuring the Dell M8428-k 2 In this chapter •Introduction 9 •Items required 9 •Modifying the converged network switch ...the steps on installing an I/O module in a Blade Server Enclosure.
...mode (full fabric and NPIV modes) using the Blade Server Enclosure's Chassis Management Controller (CMC) application, use steps to the Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Administrator's Guide, and Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Command Reference. Items required The following...and the browser-based GUI application. For instructions, refer to operate on a network and fabric. Chapter Configuring the Dell M8428-k 2 In this chapter •Introduction 9 •Items required 9 •Modifying the converged network switch ...the steps on installing an I/O module in a Blade Server Enclosure.
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... the switch module serial console port. NOTE Use only Dell-approved transceivers 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... 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...
... the switch module serial console port. NOTE Use only Dell-approved transceivers 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... 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...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... to the CMC CLI. 2. Using the CMC GUI to set the IP address Use the following steps: 1. 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. Use the appropriate ... address, use the following steps to connect modify the converged network switch IP address through the CMC CLI. 1. FIGURE 3 CMC Setup Tab Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 11 53-1001980-01 Open the CMC application's Setup tab. 3. Modifying the converged network switch IP address 2 Using...
... to the CMC CLI. 2. Using the CMC GUI to set the IP address Use the following steps: 1. 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. Use the appropriate ... address, use the following steps to connect modify the converged network switch IP address through the CMC CLI. 1. FIGURE 3 CMC Setup Tab Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 11 53-1001980-01 Open the CMC application's Setup tab. 3. Modifying the converged network switch IP address 2 Using...
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... -> Accessories -> Communications. b. 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 For Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, NT, 2003, or 2008 a. Select HyperTerminal and enter... establish a terminal session to establish a terminal emulation session between the serial console port on the converged network switch and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation that are running on the switch module using CLI commands and perform other configuration tasks. c. Follow the first...
... -> Accessories -> Communications. b. 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 For Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, NT, 2003, or 2008 a. Select HyperTerminal and enter... establish a terminal session to establish a terminal emulation session between the serial console port on the converged network switch and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation that are running on the switch module using CLI commands and perform other configuration tasks. c. Follow the first...
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... Because SSL is working correctly. For details, refer 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 activated in various indicator patterns. Running ceeportloopbacktest (SERDES) POST2:... 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 Browser-based GUI management is managed as a separate entity to the Hardware...
... Because SSL is working correctly. For details, refer 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 activated in various indicator patterns. Running ceeportloopbacktest (SERDES) POST2:... 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 Browser-based GUI management is managed as a separate entity to the Hardware...
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... for an extended period of time. Stop all cables from a port. For details about port management, refer to your Blade Server EnclosureHardware Owner's Manual. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 25 53-1001980-01 NOTE Before beginning this procedure, ensure that you should not leave the slot... network switch Complete the following the prompts as well as the cmsh copy command to upload the CEE configuration. Figure 5 on the Blade Server Enclosure open for downloading to remove and replace a failed converged network switch. Back up the configuration on page 20 for removing a ...
... for an extended period of time. Stop all cables from a port. For details about port management, refer to your Blade Server EnclosureHardware Owner's Manual. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 25 53-1001980-01 NOTE Before beginning this procedure, ensure that you should not leave the slot... network switch Complete the following the prompts as well as the cmsh copy command to upload the CEE configuration. Figure 5 on the Blade Server Enclosure open for downloading to remove and replace a failed converged network switch. Back up the configuration on page 20 for removing a ...
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Refer to the Hardware Owner's Manual for the Blade Server Enclosure to maintain proper air flow. 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. . 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.
Refer to the Hardware Owner's Manual for the Blade Server Enclosure to maintain proper air flow. 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. . 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.