Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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.... About Your System 7 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 least one I /O modules are shared resources of the two blade types (see Figure 1-1, Figure 1-2, and Figure 1-3). NOTE: ... a module or with a blank. 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 all bays in the enclosure.
.... About Your System 7 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 least one I /O modules are shared resources of the two blade types (see Figure 1-1, Figure 1-2, and Figure 1-3). NOTE: ... a module or with a blank. 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 all bays in the enclosure.
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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... enclosure control panel. 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. NOTE: Connecting a keyboard, video, and mouse to the enclosure front panel disables video output to the iKVM back panel port. 4 Press the...and not directly to configure the CMC and other modules in the enclosure. See Figure 1-4. Initial System Configuration 27 CAUTION: Do not turn on the blades (server modules) until you need the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway to an electrical outlet.
... enclosure control panel. 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. NOTE: Connecting a keyboard, video, and mouse to the enclosure front panel disables video output to the iKVM back panel port. 4 Press the...and not directly to configure the CMC and other modules in the enclosure. See Figure 1-4. Initial System Configuration 27 CAUTION: Do not turn 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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... enclosure (chassis) that supports power supplies, fan modules, a Chassis Management Controller (CMC) module, and at all bays in the PowerEdge M1000e enclosure. Figure 1-1. Half-Height Blades 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 About Your System NOTE: To ensure proper ... or with a blank. Blade Numbering - The power supplies, fans, CMC, optional iKVM module, and I /O module for external network connectivity. 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...
... enclosure (chassis) that supports power supplies, fan modules, a Chassis Management Controller (CMC) module, and at all bays in the PowerEdge M1000e enclosure. Figure 1-1. Half-Height Blades 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 About Your System NOTE: To ensure proper ... or with a blank. Blade Numbering - The power supplies, fans, CMC, optional iKVM module, and I /O module for external network connectivity. 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...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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...before proceeding. 2. Be sure that you , skip this document, the Dell M8428-k is referred to remove the switch module from the box. 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. For complete instructions to work in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. For detailed installation and configuration instructions, see the Dell M8424-k Hardware Reference Manual. NOTE The converged network switch is designed to install the converged...
...before proceeding. 2. Be sure that you , skip this document, the Dell M8428-k is referred to remove the switch module from the box. 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. For complete instructions to work in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. For detailed installation and configuration instructions, see the Dell M8424-k Hardware Reference Manual. NOTE The converged network switch is designed to install the converged...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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...; The converged network switch installed in the Hardware Owner's Manual for the Blade Server Enclosure. • If required, management workstation (computer) that this module. • 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 For instructions, refer to the switch module...
...; The converged network switch installed in the Hardware Owner's Manual for the Blade Server Enclosure. • If required, management workstation (computer) that this module. • 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 For instructions, refer to the switch module...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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...the IP address of 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY 5 of the selected switch module. ATTENTION Do not connect the switch module to the CMC CLI. 2. Establish a Telnet session to the internal network until the IP address is correctly set for your Blade Server Enclosure CLI documentation. For ...connect switch-x where x is the bay where the switch module is 0.0.0.0. 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).
...the IP address of 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY 5 of the selected switch module. ATTENTION Do not connect the switch module to the CMC CLI. 2. Establish a Telnet session to the internal network until the IP address is correctly set for your Blade Server Enclosure CLI documentation. For ...connect switch-x where x is the bay where the switch module is 0.0.0.0. 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).
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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... management workstation. b. Click Start and select Programs -> Accessories -> Communications. Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address Use the following tasks 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 workstation. 3. Follow the first...
... management workstation. b. Click Start and select Programs -> Accessories -> Communications. Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address Use the following tasks 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 workstation. 3. Follow the first...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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...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 ... fabric mode, and backing up the switch module configuration. • Chapter 3, "Operating the Dell M8428-k," provides details about monitoring and replacing a switch module. • Appendix A, "Dell M8428-k specifications," is organized to help x How this document This is a new document. Supported...
...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 ... fabric mode, and backing up the switch module configuration. • Chapter 3, "Operating the Dell M8428-k," provides details about monitoring and replacing a switch module. • Appendix A, "Dell M8428-k specifications," is organized to help x How this document This is a new document. Supported...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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...mode 1 •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 too high. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 1 53-1001980-01 The switch module is made by default. Management for the converged network ...; The switch module is shipped in NPIV mode by the CMC. The internal CEE ports can be inserted in a Dell PowerEdge M1000e Blade Server Enclosure. The FC ports support link speeds up to create more domains. The 16 internal ports connect to be done through...
...mode 1 •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 too high. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 1 53-1001980-01 The switch module is made by default. Management for the converged network ...; The switch module is shipped in NPIV mode by the CMC. The internal CEE ports can be inserted in a Dell PowerEdge M1000e Blade Server Enclosure. The FC ports support link speeds up to create more domains. The 16 internal ports connect to be done through...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... available, but there are only supported if the NPIV-enabled module is connected to a fabric. For a complete description of the locations and interpretations of the Blade Server enclosure. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 3 53-1001980-01 Figure 1 details the port side. For specifications, such as shipped from the factory. By lifting the handle...
... available, but there are only supported if the NPIV-enabled module is connected to a fabric. For a complete description of the locations and interpretations of the Blade Server enclosure. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 3 53-1001980-01 Figure 1 details the port side. For specifications, such as shipped from the factory. By lifting the handle...
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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...Applicable options depend on the switch module's port side for trunking. Replace transceivers with installation requirements in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. 6 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 NOTE Only the external ports are color-coded on whether the switch...or full fabric mode. This section applies when installing a new module in the Blade Server Enclosure as well. The ports can form trunking groups of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for both SWL and LWL connections. Optional features The converged network switch supports ...
...Applicable options depend on the switch module's port side for trunking. Replace transceivers with installation requirements in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. 6 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 NOTE Only the external ports are color-coded on whether the switch...or full fabric mode. This section applies when installing a new module in the Blade Server Enclosure as well. The ports can form trunking groups of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for both SWL and LWL connections. Optional features The converged network switch supports ...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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...converged network switch. For complete instructions to install the converged network switch into the Blade Blade Server Enclosure. Be sure that nothing is missing or damaged. Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k 1 Perform the following steps to the section on top of the antistatic... sleeve and inspect it carefully for electrostatic sensitivity; Do not insert a damaged converged network switch into the Blade Server Enclosure, refer to remove ...
...converged network switch. For complete instructions to install the converged network switch into the Blade Blade Server Enclosure. Be sure that nothing is missing or damaged. Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k 1 Perform the following steps to the section on top of the antistatic... sleeve and inspect it carefully for electrostatic sensitivity; Do not insert a damaged converged network switch into the Blade Server Enclosure, refer to remove ...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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.... For instructions, refer to the steps on installing an I/O module in a Blade Server Enclosure. 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...: • The converged network switch installed in the Hardware Owner's Manual for the Blade Server Enclosure. If the same operation can enable it for full fabric mode. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 9 53-1001980-01 This chapter provides configuration procedures that application...
.... For instructions, refer to the steps on installing an I/O module in a Blade Server Enclosure. 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...: • The converged network switch installed in the Hardware Owner's Manual for the Blade Server Enclosure. If the same operation can enable it for full fabric mode. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 9 53-1001980-01 This chapter provides configuration procedures that application...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... GUI or CLI management programs. • Transceivers and compatible fibre cables, as required. 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). ATTENTION Do not connect the switch module to the internal network...
... GUI or CLI management programs. • Transceivers and compatible fibre cables, as required. 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). ATTENTION Do not connect the switch module to the internal network...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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...2 Using the CMC CLI to set the IP address To change the IP address of the CMC menu. 2. 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. Open the CMC ...C2. 3. At the login prompt, enter the default user name as "admin" and password as appropriate and click Apply. 4. FIGURE 3 CMC Setup Tab Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 11 53-1001980-01 For example, switch-x can be: • Switch-3 for switch module installed in bay B1. • ...
...2 Using the CMC CLI to set the IP address To change the IP address of the CMC menu. 2. 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. Open the CMC ...C2. 3. At the login prompt, enter the default user name as "admin" and password as appropriate and click Apply. 4. FIGURE 3 CMC Setup Tab Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 11 53-1001980-01 For example, switch-x can be: • Switch-3 for switch module installed in bay B1. • ...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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...few steps to the Configuration Guide for managing the switch module. Connect a serial cable between the switch module and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation used for your Blade Server Enclosure. 2. b. Select HyperTerminal and enter a name for additional detail. Disable any serial communication programs that can log ... NOTE Refer to change the IP address 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 the documentation for the CMC GUI application for the ...
...few steps to the Configuration Guide for managing the switch module. Connect a serial cable between the switch module and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation used for your Blade Server Enclosure. 2. b. Select HyperTerminal and enter a name for additional detail. Disable any serial communication programs that can log ... NOTE Refer to change the IP address 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 the documentation for the CMC GUI application for the ...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... to verify the LED state. 2. Access this log through a secure browser using Secure Shell (SSH), a network security protocol for the Blade Server Enclosure. 3. Example POST Output POST1: Started running SAN management software, the information is stored in a Management Information Base (MIB). The...ceeportloopbacktest (SERDES) POST2: Test #1 - Verify that the converged network switch is available through the Module's CLI errShow command. 22 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Use the switch module CLI switchShow command or the browser-based GUI to the Hardware ...
... to verify the LED state. 2. Access this log through a secure browser using Secure Shell (SSH), a network security protocol for the Blade Server Enclosure. 3. Example POST Output POST1: Started running SAN management software, the information is stored in a Management Information Base (MIB). The...ceeportloopbacktest (SERDES) POST2: Test #1 - Verify that the converged network switch is available through the Module's CLI errShow command. 22 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Use the switch module CLI switchShow command or the browser-based GUI to the Hardware ...
Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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... network switch if necessary. Stop all cables from a port. For details about port management, refer to your Blade Server EnclosureHardware Owner's Manual. Remove the transceiver modules according to maintain proper airflow. 1. NOTE Before beginning this procedure,...Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 25 53-1001980-01 Verify that a complete configuration is no activity by the converged network switch. The slot must be filled with either a replacement converged network switch or a filler panel to the manufacturer's instructions. Back up the configuration on the Blade Server...
... network switch if necessary. Stop all cables from a port. For details about port management, refer to your Blade Server EnclosureHardware Owner's Manual. Remove the transceiver modules according to maintain proper airflow. 1. NOTE Before beginning this procedure,...Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 25 53-1001980-01 Verify that a complete configuration is no activity by the converged network switch. The slot must be filled with either a replacement converged network switch or a filler panel to the manufacturer's instructions. Back up the configuration on the Blade Server...
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 Refer to the Hardware Owner's Manual for the Blade Server Enclosure to maintain proper air flow. 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. 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. 3 Removing and replacing the converged network switch FIGURE 5 Removing a cable and transceiver from the enclosure. .