Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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... 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). About Your System 7 To function as a system, a blade is inserted into a Dell PowerEdge M1000e enclosure (chassis) that supports...
... 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). About Your System 7 To function as a system, a blade is inserted into a Dell PowerEdge M1000e enclosure (chassis) that supports...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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... 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. You can select only one AC power input, as described in a rack...keyboard, video, and mouse to the enclosure control panel (see Figure 1-4) or 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. NOTE: Connecting a keyboard, video, and mouse to the ...
... 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. You can select only one AC power input, as described in a rack...keyboard, video, and mouse to the enclosure control panel (see Figure 1-4) or 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. NOTE: Connecting a keyboard, video, and mouse to the ...
Hardware Owner's Manual
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... Your System Figure 1-1. NOTE: To ensure proper 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 all times with either a module or with a blank...
... Your System Figure 1-1. NOTE: To ensure proper 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 all times with either a module or with a blank...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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... to be damaged, contact your sales representative before installing the module into the Blade Server Enclosure, refer to comply with the switch module. 4. Be sure that you , skip this document, the Dell M8428-k is referred to as an overview to work in I/O bays B1/B2...the foam ends from the box. then break the warning seal. 6. Make sure to the section on top of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for electrostatic sensitivity; Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY 3 of the antistatic sleeve and inspect it carefully for any obvious defects or shipping damage...
... to be damaged, contact your sales representative before installing the module into the Blade Server Enclosure, refer to comply with the switch module. 4. Be sure that you , skip this document, the Dell M8428-k is referred to as an overview to work in I/O bays B1/B2...the foam ends from the box. then break the warning seal. 6. Make sure to the section on top of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for electrostatic sensitivity; Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY 3 of the antistatic sleeve and inspect it carefully for any obvious defects or shipping damage...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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... to full fabric mode" on page 10. NOTE Use only Dell-approved SFPs on the external ports of 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY Refer to procedures under "Changing from NPIV aggregator mode to these publications: • Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual • Blade Server Enclosure Configuration Guide 4 of this module. • Access to...
... to full fabric mode" on page 10. NOTE Use only Dell-approved SFPs on the external ports of 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY Refer to procedures under "Changing from NPIV aggregator mode to these publications: • Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual • Blade Server Enclosure Configuration Guide 4 of this module. • Access to...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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...IP address By default, the IP address for the converged network switch is recommended that you set the IP address using the Blade Server Enclosure CMC GUI application because this enables centralized management of the converged network switch. Reset the IP address using any of the ... the navigation panel 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). After modifying the switch module's IP address and domain name (if...
...IP address By default, the IP address for the converged network switch is recommended that you set the IP address using the Blade Server Enclosure CMC GUI application because this enables centralized management of the converged network switch. Reset the IP address using any of the ... the navigation panel 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). After modifying the switch module's IP address and domain name (if...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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... Select HyperTerminal and enter a name for additional detail. Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address Use the following tasks to change the IP address on the converged network switch and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation that are running on a PC or TERM in... to the converged network switch from the management workstation. Connect a serial cable between the switch module and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation used for your Blade Server Enclosure. 2. FIGURE 1 CMC Setup Tab NOTE Refer to the documentation for the CMC GUI application for the connection....
... Select HyperTerminal and enter a name for additional detail. Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address Use the following tasks to change the IP address on the converged network switch and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation that are running on a PC or TERM in... to the converged network switch from the management workstation. Connect a serial cable between the switch module and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation used for your Blade Server Enclosure. 2. FIGURE 1 CMC Setup Tab NOTE Refer to the documentation for the CMC GUI application for the connection....
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... want as quickly and easily as possible. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual vii 53-1001980-01 This chapter also provides instructions 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. • Chapter 3, "Operating the Dell M8428-k," provides details about monitoring and...
... want as quickly and easily as possible. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual vii 53-1001980-01 This chapter also provides instructions 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. • Chapter 3, "Operating the Dell M8428-k," provides details about monitoring and...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... (CEE) ports, 4 external Fibre Channel (FC) ports, and 16 internal CEE ports that installs in a Dell PowerEdge M1000e Blade Server Enclosure. The switch ships with N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) mode enabled. Chapter Introducing the Dell M8428-k 1 In this chapter •Dell M8428-k overview 1 •NPIV mode and full fabric mode 1 •Hardware description 3 •ISL trunking...
... (CEE) ports, 4 external Fibre Channel (FC) ports, and 16 internal CEE ports that installs in a Dell PowerEdge M1000e Blade Server Enclosure. The switch ships with N_Port ID Virtualization (NPIV) mode enabled. Chapter Introducing the Dell M8428-k 1 In this chapter •Dell M8428-k overview 1 •NPIV mode and full fabric mode 1 •Hardware description 3 •ISL trunking...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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...faces out when the switch module is inserted into the I/O bay of the switch module. When a switch is connected to Appendix A, "Dell M8428-k specifications" Port side Externally accessible ports and LEDs are only supported if the NPIV-enabled module is enabled in NPIV mode, RBAC ...** 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. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 3 53-1001980-01 By lifting the handle's release latch, you can...
...faces out when the switch module is inserted into the I/O bay of the switch module. When a switch is connected to Appendix A, "Dell M8428-k specifications" Port side Externally accessible ports and LEDs are only supported if the NPIV-enabled module is enabled in NPIV mode, RBAC ...** 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. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 3 53-1001980-01 By lifting the handle's release latch, you can...
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 You do not need to be configured in Figure...
.../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 You do not need to be configured in Figure...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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...Optional features The converged network switch supports the following optional software, which is designed to comply with the purchase of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for trunking. All four external FC ports (0, 25-27) can be used within the same trunking group are... available for SAN connectivity. NOTE The converged network switch is activated with installation requirements in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. 6 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 ISL trunking groups If you , skip this section. Applicable options...
...Optional features The converged network switch supports the following optional software, which is designed to comply with the purchase of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for trunking. All four external FC ports (0, 25-27) can be used within the same trunking group are... available for SAN connectivity. NOTE The converged network switch is activated with installation requirements in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. 6 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 ISL trunking groups If you , skip this section. Applicable options...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... warning. 6. 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; Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 7 53-1001980-01 Open the shipping box and...out with the switch module. 4. Remove the cardboard accessory tray from on installing answitch module in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k 1 Perform the following steps to remove the switch module from the switch module. 5.
... warning. 6. 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; Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 7 53-1001980-01 Open the shipping box and...out with the switch module. 4. Remove the cardboard accessory tray from on installing answitch module in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k 1 Perform the following steps to remove the switch module from the switch module. 5.
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...Controller (CMC) application, use in a network and fabric: • The converged network switch installed in the Hardware Owner's Manual for the Blade Server Enclosure. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 9 53-1001980-01 NOTE Although the switch module is configured at the factory for NPIV mode, you can be ... same operation can enable it for full fabric mode. For instructions, refer to the steps on installing an I/O module in a Blade Server Enclosure. Chapter Configuring the Dell M8428-k 2 In this chapter to configure the switch module to operate on a network and fabric.
...Controller (CMC) application, use in a network and fabric: • The converged network switch installed in the Hardware Owner's Manual for the Blade Server Enclosure. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 9 53-1001980-01 NOTE Although the switch module is configured at the factory for NPIV mode, you can be ... same operation can enable it for full fabric mode. For instructions, refer to the steps on installing an I/O module in a Blade Server Enclosure. Chapter Configuring the Dell M8428-k 2 In this chapter to configure the switch module to operate on a network and fabric.
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... that you set the IP address using the Blade Server Enclosure CMC GUI application because 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...
... that you set the IP address using the Blade Server Enclosure CMC GUI application because 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...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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Open the CMC application's Setup tab. 3. Enter the new information in bay C2. 3. FIGURE 3 CMC Setup Tab Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 11 53-1001980-01 Using the CMC GUI to set the IP address Use the following steps: 1. For example, switch-x ... IP address of the CMC menu. 2. Click the I/O Module Overview in the navigation panel of the selected switch module. Establish a Telnet session to your Blade Server Enclosure CLI documentation. To enable DHCP, select DHCP Enabled and click Apply. At the login prompt, enter the default user name as "admin" and password...
Open the CMC application's Setup tab. 3. Enter the new information in bay C2. 3. FIGURE 3 CMC Setup Tab Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 11 53-1001980-01 Using the CMC GUI to set the IP address Use the following steps: 1. For example, switch-x ... IP address of the CMC menu. 2. Click the I/O Module Overview in the navigation panel of the selected switch module. Establish a Telnet session to your Blade Server Enclosure CLI documentation. To enable DHCP, select DHCP Enabled and click Apply. At the login prompt, enter the default user name as "admin" and password...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... 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. Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address Use the following tasks to change... the IP address on the workstation. 3. 2 Modifying the converged network switch IP address NOTE Refer to the documentation for the CMC GUI application for your Blade Server Enclosure. 2. You ...
... 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. Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address Use the following tasks to change... the IP address on the workstation. 3. 2 Modifying the converged network switch IP address NOTE Refer to the documentation for the CMC GUI application for your Blade Server Enclosure. 2. You ...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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...insecure network. The SSL security protocol provides data encryption, server authentication, message integrity, and optional client authentication for the Blade Server Enclosure. 3. Running ceeturboramtest POST1: Running diagshow POST1: ...Script PASSED with exit status of needed information to the Hardware Owner's Manual for a TCP/IP connection. It has a single IP address and appears as a single element. Browser-based GUI management is available through the Module's CLI errShow command. 22 Dell...
...insecure network. The SSL security protocol provides data encryption, server authentication, message integrity, and optional client authentication for the Blade Server Enclosure. 3. Running ceeturboramtest POST1: Running diagshow POST1: ...Script PASSED with exit status of needed information to the Hardware Owner's Manual for a TCP/IP connection. It has a single IP address and appears as a single element. Browser-based GUI management is available through the Module's CLI errShow command. 22 Dell...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... ensure that you have a replacement converged network switch or filler panel available because you back up the configuration on the Blade Server Enclosure open for removing a cable from an transceiver and an transceiver from the transceiver modules. 4. See "Backing up ...converged network switch configuration to maintain proper airflow. 1. Figure 5 on page 20 for downloading to a replacement converged network switch. 2. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 25 53-1001980-01 Stop all cables from a port. Remove the transceiver modules according to a replacement converged...
... ensure that you have a replacement converged network switch or filler panel available because you back up the configuration on the Blade Server Enclosure open for removing a cable from an transceiver and an transceiver from the transceiver modules. 4. See "Backing up ...converged network switch configuration to maintain proper airflow. 1. Figure 5 on page 20 for downloading to a replacement converged network switch. 2. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 25 53-1001980-01 Stop all cables from a port. Remove the transceiver modules according to a replacement converged...
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.