Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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...System 7 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 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). The power supplies, fans, CMC, optional iKVM module, and I /O module for external network connectivity. To function as a system, a blade is inserted into a Dell PowerEdge M1000e enclosure (chassis) that supports power supplies...
...System 7 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 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). The power supplies, fans, CMC, optional iKVM module, and I /O module for external network connectivity. 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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... in the enclosure. 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. CAUTION: Do not turn on the enclosure control panel. See Figure 1-4. You can select only one AC power input, as described in "Configuring...: 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 IP address, subnet mask, and gateway to an electrical outlet.
... in the enclosure. 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. CAUTION: Do not turn on the enclosure control panel. See Figure 1-4. You can select only one AC power input, as described in "Configuring...: 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 IP address, subnet mask, and gateway to an electrical outlet.
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... a module or with a blank. 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, and at all bays in the PowerEdge M1000e enclosure. Half-Height Blades 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ...15 16 14 About Your System Figure 1-1. 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 ...
... a module or with a blank. 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, and at all bays in the PowerEdge M1000e enclosure. Half-Height Blades 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 ...15 16 14 About Your System Figure 1-1. 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 ...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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...from the switch module. 5. The protective foam ends will slide out with installation requirements in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. Be sure that you , skip this document, the Dell M8428-k is designed to work in I/O bays B1/B2 and C1/C2 of the antistatic sleeve...for any obvious defects or shipping damage. 7. For detailed installation and configuration instructions, see the Dell M8424-k Hardware Reference Manual. This section applies when installing a new module in the Blade Server Enclosure that nothing is also called the M8428-k 10GbEE-FCOE/8Gb FC SW. Open the ...
...from the switch module. 5. The protective foam ends will slide out with installation requirements in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. Be sure that you , skip this document, the Dell M8428-k is designed to work in I/O bays B1/B2 and C1/C2 of the antistatic sleeve...for any obvious defects or shipping damage. 7. For detailed installation and configuration instructions, see the Dell M8424-k Hardware Reference Manual. This section applies when installing a new module in the Blade Server Enclosure that nothing is also called the M8428-k 10GbEE-FCOE/8Gb FC SW. Open the ...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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... emulator (such as required. Refer to procedures under "Changing from NPIV aggregator mode to the converged network switch using the Blade Server chassis management application, use in a network and fabric: • The converged network switch installed in the Hardware Owner's ...these publications: • Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual • Blade Server Enclosure Configuration Guide 4 of this is used. • If required, a serial cable to connect to operate on installing an I/O module in a Blade Server Enclosure. NOTE Use only Dell-approved SFPs on the external...
... emulator (such as required. Refer to procedures under "Changing from NPIV aggregator mode to the converged network switch using the Blade Server chassis management application, use in a network and fabric: • The converged network switch installed in the Hardware Owner's ...these publications: • Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual • Blade Server Enclosure Configuration Guide 4 of this is used. • If required, a serial cable to connect to operate on installing an I/O module in a Blade Server Enclosure. NOTE Use only Dell-approved SFPs on the external...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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...of 255.255.255.0. 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). ATTENTION Do not connect the switch module to the internal ...bay where the switch module is 0.0.0.0. Enter the new information in bay C2. 3. Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY 5 of the CMC menu. 2. Reset the IP address using the Blade Server Enclosure CMC GUI application because this enables centralized management of the selected switch module. Using...
...of 255.255.255.0. 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). ATTENTION Do not connect the switch module to the internal ...bay where the switch module is 0.0.0.0. Enter the new information in bay C2. 3. Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY 5 of the CMC menu. 2. Reset the IP address using the Blade Server Enclosure CMC GUI application because this enables centralized management of the selected switch module. Using...
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...Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address Use the following tasks to change the IP address on the switch module using CLI commands and perform other configuration tasks. Follow the first few steps to establish a terminal emulation session between the serial console port on the converged network switch and a Blade Server..., refer to the Configuration Guide for the connection. Connect a serial cable between the switch module and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation used for additional detail. Disable any serial communication programs that can log into the module and...
...Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address Use the following tasks to change the IP address on the switch module using CLI commands and perform other configuration tasks. Follow the first few steps to establish a terminal emulation session between the serial console port on the converged network switch and a Blade Server..., refer to the Configuration Guide for the connection. Connect a serial cable between the switch module and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation used for additional detail. Disable any serial communication programs that can log into the module and...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... 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 ... •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 About This Document In this chapter •How this document is organized vii ...
... 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 ... •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 About This Document In this chapter •How this document is organized vii ...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... internal CEE ports that installs in NPIV mode by the CMC. The switch module is shipped in a Dell PowerEdge M1000e Blade Server Enclosure. While the sensors will not initiate shutdown if the temperature is made by default. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 1 53-1001980-01 The external CEE ports operate at either NPIV mode or...
... internal CEE ports that installs in NPIV mode by the CMC. The switch module is shipped in a Dell PowerEdge M1000e Blade Server Enclosure. While the sensors will not initiate shutdown if the temperature is made by default. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 1 53-1001980-01 The external CEE ports operate at either NPIV mode or...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... NPIV mode are as follows: • Loop devices are not supported. • Direct connections to SAN target devices are some limitations. 2. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 3 53-1001980-01 By lifting the handle's release latch, you can open the handle to remove and insert the unit...Yes Yes** NA 1. Access the converged network switch handle at the front of the port side of the Blade Server enclosure. In embedded switches, time should be updated by the server management utility. The port side faces out when the switch module is inserted into the I/O bay of the...
... NPIV mode are as follows: • Loop devices are not supported. • Direct connections to SAN target devices are some limitations. 2. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 3 53-1001980-01 By lifting the handle's release latch, you can open the handle to remove and insert the unit...Yes Yes** NA 1. Access the converged network switch handle at the front of the port side of the Blade Server enclosure. In embedded switches, time should be updated by the server management utility. The port side faces out when the switch module is inserted into the I/O bay of the...
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...
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...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 Hardware Owner's Manual. 6 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Ports that can be used within the...switch is activated with a new pluggable unit rather than replacing the switch module. Replace transceivers with the purchase of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for trunking. "Removing and replacing the converged network switch" on the switch module's port side for both SWL and...
...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 Hardware Owner's Manual. 6 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Ports that can be used within the...switch is activated with a new pluggable unit rather than replacing the switch module. Replace transceivers with the purchase of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for trunking. "Removing and replacing the converged network switch" on the switch module's port side for both SWL and...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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...representative before installing the module into the enclosure. For complete instructions to install 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;... statements, product information guide, and Documentation CD. 3. Do not insert a damaged converged network switch into the Blade Blade Server Enclosure. Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k 1 Perform the following steps to remove the switch module from the midplane connectors before proceeding. 2. Remove...
...representative before installing the module into the enclosure. For complete instructions to install 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;... statements, product information guide, and Documentation CD. 3. Do not insert a damaged converged network switch into the Blade Blade Server Enclosure. Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k 1 Perform the following steps to remove the switch module from the midplane connectors before proceeding. 2. Remove...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... 9 •Modifying the converged network switch IP address 10 •Configuring for use in a network and fabric: • The converged network switch installed in a Blade Server Enclosure. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 9 53-1001980-01 Also use steps to operate on page 17. This chapter provides configuration procedures that application instead. Items required...
... 9 •Modifying the converged network switch IP address 10 •Configuring for use in a network and fabric: • The converged network switch installed in a Blade Server Enclosure. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 9 53-1001980-01 Also use steps to operate on page 17. This chapter provides configuration procedures that application instead. Items required...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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...before bringing the switch module online. 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). If the IP ...external ports to 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 ...
...before bringing the switch module online. 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). If the IP ...external ports to 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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... Apply. 4. Using the CMC GUI to set the IP address Use the following steps: 1. Click the I/O Module Overview in bay C2. 3. FIGURE 3 CMC Setup Tab Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 11 53-1001980-01 To enable DHCP, select DHCP Enabled and click Apply. Modifying the converged network switch IP address 2 Using... the IP address, use the following steps to connect modify the converged network switch IP address through the CMC CLI. 1. Establish a Telnet session to your Blade Server Enclosure CLI documentation.
... Apply. 4. Using the CMC GUI to set the IP address Use the following steps: 1. Click the I/O Module Overview in bay C2. 3. FIGURE 3 CMC Setup Tab Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 11 53-1001980-01 To enable DHCP, select DHCP Enabled and click Apply. Modifying the converged network switch IP address 2 Using... the IP address, use the following steps to connect modify the converged network switch IP address through the CMC CLI. 1. Establish a Telnet session to your Blade Server Enclosure CLI documentation.
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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...Select HyperTerminal and enter a name for the connection. 2 Modifying the converged network switch IP address NOTE Refer to the Configuration Guide for your Blade Server Enclosure. 2. Follow the first few steps to manage the module. 1. Click Start and select Programs -> Accessories -> Communications. 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 b. Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address Use the following tasks to the converged network switch from ...
...Select HyperTerminal and enter a name for the connection. 2 Modifying the converged network switch IP address NOTE Refer to the Configuration Guide for your Blade Server Enclosure. 2. Follow the first few steps to manage the module. 1. Click Start and select Programs -> Accessories -> Communications. 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 b. Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address Use the following tasks to the converged network switch from ...
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... in a Management Information Base (MIB). Access this log through a secure browser using Secure Shell (SSH), a network security protocol for the Blade Server Enclosure. 3. Because SSL is powered on the converged network switch indicate a healthy converged network switch. Running ceeportloopbacktest (SERDES) POST2: Test #1...based GUI to determine POST completion status. 1. Secure Telnet access is available through the Module's CLI errShow command. 22 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Interpreting POST results The power-on self test (POST) system check is performed...
... in a Management Information Base (MIB). Access this log through a secure browser using Secure Shell (SSH), a network security protocol for the Blade Server Enclosure. 3. Because SSL is powered on the converged network switch indicate a healthy converged network switch. Running ceeportloopbacktest (SERDES) POST2: Test #1...based GUI to determine POST completion status. 1. Secure Telnet access is available through the Module's CLI errShow command. 22 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Interpreting POST results The power-on self test (POST) system check is performed...
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...to a replacement converged network switch. 2. Stop all cables from a port. For details about port management, refer to your Blade Server EnclosureHardware Owner's Manual. It is recommended that a complete configuration is no activity by viewing the converged network switch LEDs. Figure...Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 25 53-1001980-01 The slot must be filled with either a replacement converged network switch or a filler panel to the manufacturer's instructions. For details about LED activity on the converged network switch, see "Interpreting LED activity" on the Blade Server...
...to a replacement converged network switch. 2. Stop all cables from a port. For details about port management, refer to your Blade Server EnclosureHardware Owner's Manual. It is recommended that a complete configuration is no activity by viewing the converged network switch LEDs. Figure...Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 25 53-1001980-01 The slot must be filled with either a replacement converged network switch or a filler panel to the manufacturer's instructions. For details about LED activity on the converged network switch, see "Interpreting LED activity" on the Blade Server...
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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. 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