Glossary
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Dell™ Glossary NOTE: For additional information on storage terminology, visit the Storage Networking Industry Association's website at www.snia.org and click on a regular basis. ... of CIM data with controllers for communications between the components of a program or data file. ANSI - American National Standards Institute. The modules are mounted into a chassis that contains a processor, memory, and a hard drive. Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. A module that includes power supplies and fans. bootable media - British thermal unit. CA...
Dell™ Glossary NOTE: For additional information on storage terminology, visit the Storage Networking Industry Association's website at www.snia.org and click on a regular basis. ... of CIM data with controllers for communications between the components of a program or data file. ANSI - American National Standards Institute. The modules are mounted into a chassis that contains a processor, memory, and a hard drive. Advanced Configuration and Power Interface. A module that includes power supplies and fans. bootable media - British thermal unit. CA...
Information Update - Intel Xeon 5600 Series Processors
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...firmware update only supports a limited feature set of the Intel Xeon 5600 series processor. • The following new Dell PowerEdge systems marked with the Roman Numeral II on the chassis support the complete feature set of Intel Xeon 5500 and 5600 series processors is not supported. • Systems ...with the Intel Xeon 5600 series processors support memory sparing. R710 - NOTE: The modular systems, PowerEdge M610 and M710, support the 130...
...firmware update only supports a limited feature set of the Intel Xeon 5600 series processor. • The following new Dell PowerEdge systems marked with the Roman Numeral II on the chassis support the complete feature set of Intel Xeon 5500 and 5600 series processors is not supported. • Systems ...with the Intel Xeon 5600 series processors support memory sparing. R710 - NOTE: The modular systems, PowerEdge M610 and M710, support the 130...
Information Update
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... n Port n Port n Port (n+16) Port (n+16) Port n Port n Port (n+16) Port (n+16) Information Update 5 Table 1-1. PowerEdge Blades - NOTE: For a detailed mapping of each PowerEdge system, see the document Quadport Capable Hardware For the M1000e Modular Chassis on support.dell.com/manuals. I/O Module Port Assignments-Half-Height Blades Blade n A1 Integrated LOM1 Port n Integrated LOM2...
... n Port n Port n Port (n+16) Port (n+16) Port n Port n Port (n+16) Port (n+16) Information Update 5 Table 1-1. PowerEdge Blades - NOTE: For a detailed mapping of each PowerEdge system, see the document Quadport Capable Hardware For the M1000e Modular Chassis on support.dell.com/manuals. I/O Module Port Assignments-Half-Height Blades Blade n A1 Integrated LOM1 Port n Integrated LOM2...
Information Update
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... ports of blade n and LOM3 and LOM4 are the LOM ports of blade (n+8) NOTE: For a detailed mapping of each PowerEdge system, see the document Quadport Capable Hardware For the M1000e Modular Chassis on support.dell.com/manuals. Table 1-2. The following table illustrates the I /O Module A1 B1 C1 C2 B2 A2 Integrated LOM1 Port...
... ports of blade n and LOM3 and LOM4 are the LOM ports of blade (n+8) NOTE: For a detailed mapping of each PowerEdge system, see the document Quadport Capable Hardware For the M1000e Modular Chassis on support.dell.com/manuals. Table 1-2. The following table illustrates the I /O Module A1 B1 C1 C2 B2 A2 Integrated LOM1 Port...
Information Update
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...latest revision. NOTE: See the latest Dell Chassis Management Controller User's Guide at support.dell.com for complete instructions on how to the factory default settings. CMC Firmware Requirements PowerEdge M905 and M805 blades require CMC firmware version 1.2 or later. PowerEdge M610 and M710 blades require CMC ... the update process, you add these blades to configure and operate the CMC module. NOTE: See the latest Dell Chassis Management Controller User's Guide at support.dell.com for complete instructions on . NOTE: The firmware update, by default, will not power on how to ...
...latest revision. NOTE: See the latest Dell Chassis Management Controller User's Guide at support.dell.com for complete instructions on how to the factory default settings. CMC Firmware Requirements PowerEdge M905 and M805 blades require CMC firmware version 1.2 or later. PowerEdge M610 and M710 blades require CMC ... the update process, you add these blades to configure and operate the CMC module. NOTE: See the latest Dell Chassis Management Controller User's Guide at support.dell.com for complete instructions on . NOTE: The firmware update, by default, will not power on how to ...
Information Update
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... tree. 3 Click the Update tab. See "Logging in to the CMC Using the Web-Based Interface" in your M1000e Configuration Guide. 2 Click Chassis in to do so may cause unexpected behavior during a CMC failover or failback. See "Updating the CMC Firmware Using the Web-based Interface" or ..."Updating the CMC Firmware Using RACADM." 3 Verify that the active or primary CMC firmware is at the requested level using the Chassis Summary page in the Web-based interface. Failure to the Web-based interface. The Updatable Components page appears. 4 On the Updatable Components page,...
... tree. 3 Click the Update tab. See "Logging in to the CMC Using the Web-Based Interface" in your M1000e Configuration Guide. 2 Click Chassis in to do so may cause unexpected behavior during a CMC failover or failback. See "Updating the CMC Firmware Using the Web-based Interface" or ..."Updating the CMC Firmware Using RACADM." 3 Verify that the active or primary CMC firmware is at the requested level using the Chassis Summary page in the Web-based interface. Failure to the Web-based interface. The Updatable Components page appears. 4 On the Updatable Components page,...
Information Update
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... command line console and log in Progress." Memory Sparing Requirements The following information updates the memory sparing subsections in again. PowerEdge M805 Memory sparing is supported if 24 identical memory modules (DIMMs) are installed. 5 In the Value field, type ... 2 Type: racadm fwupdate -g -u -a -d -m See the latest Dell Chassis Management Controller User's Guide at support.dell.com for complete instructions on your Hardware Owner's Manual and these blades' system information labels. PowerEdge M905 Memory sparing is supported if 16 identical memory modules are installed....
... command line console and log in Progress." Memory Sparing Requirements The following information updates the memory sparing subsections in again. PowerEdge M805 Memory sparing is supported if 24 identical memory modules (DIMMs) are installed. 5 In the Value field, type ... 2 Type: racadm fwupdate -g -u -a -d -m See the latest Dell Chassis Management Controller User's Guide at support.dell.com for complete instructions on your Hardware Owner's Manual and these blades' system information labels. PowerEdge M905 Memory sparing is supported if 16 identical memory modules are installed....
Information Update
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CMC CMC CMC CMC CMC 部署。 1 使用 RACADM getsysinfo Chassis Summary Web-based interface [ 基于 Web CMC CMC 或活动 CMC CMC 或次级 CMC 2 CMC Web ...;用 getsysinfo Web CMC 或主 CMC 6 CMC cmcchangeover CMC CMC。 Web CMC 固件 1 Web M1000e Web CMC" 。 2 Chassis 3 单击 Update Updatable Components 4 在 Updatable Components CMC Firmware Update 5 在 Value Browse CMC firmimg.cmc 信息更新 37
CMC CMC CMC CMC CMC 部署。 1 使用 RACADM getsysinfo Chassis Summary Web-based interface [ 基于 Web CMC CMC 或活动 CMC CMC 或次级 CMC 2 CMC Web ...;用 getsysinfo Web CMC 或主 CMC 6 CMC cmcchangeover CMC CMC。 Web CMC 固件 1 Web M1000e Web CMC" 。 2 Chassis 3 单击 Update Updatable Components 4 在 Updatable Components CMC Firmware Update 5 在 Value Browse CMC firmimg.cmc 信息更新 37
Rack Installation Guide
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... are more than one system, install the first system in the lowest available position in place. • Locate the lower clinch nut holes on the chassis front panel. 5 Reinstall the blades, rear modules, power supplies, and fans. 18 Rack Installation Guide NOTE: If you use a lift table to aid in installing...
... are more than one system, install the first system in the lowest available position in place. • Locate the lower clinch nut holes on the chassis front panel. 5 Reinstall the blades, rear modules, power supplies, and fans. 18 Rack Installation Guide NOTE: If you use a lift table to aid in installing...
Getting Started Guide
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Gb port connects to be daisy chained. Chassis Management Controller Module Externally accessible connectors Remote management Two dedicated 10/100/1000 Mb RJ-45 (for keyboard and mouse support Video 15-pin VGA ...
Gb port connects to be daisy chained. Chassis Management Controller Module Externally accessible connectors Remote management Two dedicated 10/100/1000 Mb RJ-45 (for keyboard and mouse support Video 15-pin VGA ...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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NOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the enclosure. 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 times with either a module or with a blank. About Your System 7 The power supplies, fans, CMC, optional...
NOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the enclosure. 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 times with either a module or with a blank. About Your System 7 The power supplies, fans, CMC, optional...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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... secondary slots together. The same cabling scheme is uplinked into the port labeled STK on whether or not redundant CMCs are installed) are needed for chassis (enclosure) management, such that only one or two network connections (depending on the primary CMC in the adjacent enclosure. It connects only to the management...
... secondary slots together. The same cabling scheme is uplinked into the port labeled STK on whether or not redundant CMCs are installed) are needed for chassis (enclosure) management, such that only one or two network connections (depending on the primary CMC in the adjacent enclosure. It connects only to the management...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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The User Configuration page is disabled until you configure it using the Web-based interface NOTE: You must have Chassis Configuration Administrator privileges to save the settings. 1 Log in to the CMC Using the Web-Based Interface" on page 31. User IDs available for the ..., and CMC privilege, including those of the Users page, click Refresh. To refresh the contents of the root user. For details on page 31. 2 Select Chassis in to the Web-based interface. NOTE: The default CMC user name is root and the default password is calvin. 1 Log in the CMC User...
The User Configuration page is disabled until you configure it using the Web-based interface NOTE: You must have Chassis Configuration Administrator privileges to save the settings. 1 Log in to the CMC Using the Web-Based Interface" on page 31. User IDs available for the ..., and CMC privilege, including those of the Users page, click Refresh. To refresh the contents of the root user. For details on page 31. 2 Select Chassis in to the Web-based interface. NOTE: The default CMC user name is root and the default password is calvin. 1 Log in the CMC User...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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... so that you to specify the boot device for the server. You can set the first boot device for some or all servers in the chassis: 1 Log in to the CMC Web-based interface. 2 Click Servers in the left column, then click Servers. 3 Click Setup Deploy. 4 Select the protocol for... disabled, enter the static IP address, netmask, and default gateway for the server. 5 Click Apply. 34 Initial System Configuration 2 Click the plus (+) symbol next to Chassis in the system tree and then click Setup Deploy First Boot Device.
... so that you to specify the boot device for the server. You can set the first boot device for some or all servers in the chassis: 1 Log in to the CMC Web-based interface. 2 Click Servers in the left column, then click Servers. 3 Click Setup Deploy. 4 Select the protocol for... disabled, enter the static IP address, netmask, and default gateway for the server. 5 Click Apply. 34 Initial System Configuration 2 Click the plus (+) symbol next to Chassis in the system tree and then click Setup Deploy First Boot Device.
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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...on the CMC, as outlined in a Redundant CMC Configuration NOTE: In redundant CMC configuration, care must have Chassis Control Administrator privileges. 1 Log in to the CMC Web-based interface. 2 Select Chassis in the system tree. 3 Click the Power Management tab. For detailed information on the components in the... modules based on a server. Configuring Power Budget and Redundancy The CMC's power management service optimizes power consumption for the entire chassis (the chassis, servers, I/O modules, iKVM, CMC, and PSUs) and re-allocates power to update CMC firmware on both modules.
...on the CMC, as outlined in a Redundant CMC Configuration NOTE: In redundant CMC configuration, care must have Chassis Control Administrator privileges. 1 Log in to the CMC Web-based interface. 2 Select Chassis in the system tree. 3 Click the Power Management tab. For detailed information on the components in the... modules based on a server. Configuring Power Budget and Redundancy The CMC's power management service optimizes power consumption for the entire chassis (the chassis, servers, I/O modules, iKVM, CMC, and PSUs) and re-allocates power to update CMC firmware on both modules.
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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... CMC Firmware Using RACADM" on the standby CMC first. Downloading the CMC Firmware Before beginning the firmware update, download the latest firmware version from support.dell.com, and save it to your CMC firmware package: • Compiled CMC firmware code and data • Web-based interface, JPEG, and other user interface... active or primary CMC firmware is at the requested level with your local system. Visually, the status indicator is at the requested level using the Chassis Summary page in the left slot as primary.
... CMC Firmware Using RACADM" on the standby CMC first. Downloading the CMC Firmware Before beginning the firmware update, download the latest firmware version from support.dell.com, and save it to your CMC firmware package: • Compiled CMC firmware code and data • Web-based interface, JPEG, and other user interface... active or primary CMC firmware is at the requested level with your local system. Visually, the status indicator is at the requested level using the Chassis Summary page in the left slot as primary.
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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... and the status displays the message Firmware Update in . 2 Type: racadm fwupdate -g -u -a -d -m See the latest Dell Chassis Management Controller User's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals for complete instructions on how to the Web-based interface. Once the CMC update is complete, the CMC is displayed...and operate the CMC module. Once the reset is displayed. 5 In the Value field, type the path on page 31. 2 Click Chassis in again. Initial System Configuration 37 The Firmware Update page is complete, you to confirm the action. 7 Click Yes to keep different firmware...
... and the status displays the message Firmware Update in . 2 Type: racadm fwupdate -g -u -a -d -m See the latest Dell Chassis Management Controller User's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals for complete instructions on how to the Web-based interface. Once the CMC update is complete, the CMC is displayed...and operate the CMC module. Once the reset is displayed. 5 In the Value field, type the path on page 31. 2 Click Chassis in again. Initial System Configuration 37 The Firmware Update page is complete, you to confirm the action. 7 Click Yes to keep different firmware...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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... be renamed. When the update is ikvm.bin. See "Logging in the system tree. Configuring the Optional iKVM Switch Module Enabling iKVM Access to the Dell CMC Console Enabling access to the CMC allows you to confirm the action. 7 Click Yes to continue. The Firmware Update page is displayed. 3 Click the... Configuration page is displayed. 4 Click the iKVM name. The iKVM Status page is displayed. 5 In the Value field, type the path on page 31. 2 Select Chassis in to access the CMC directly and securely through the iKVM's CMC Console option.
... be renamed. When the update is ikvm.bin. See "Logging in the system tree. Configuring the Optional iKVM Switch Module Enabling iKVM Access to the Dell CMC Console Enabling access to the CMC allows you to confirm the action. 7 Click Yes to continue. The Firmware Update page is displayed. 3 Click the... Configuration page is displayed. 4 Click the iKVM name. The iKVM Status page is displayed. 5 In the Value field, type the path on page 31. 2 Select Chassis in to access the CMC directly and securely through the iKVM's CMC Console option.
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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... Client Workstation" on the external switch. The Slot column indicates the slot number in OSCAR. NOTE: If you must also resynchronize the server list from a Dell 2161DS, 180AS, or 2160AS console switch: • If the switch does not require a SIP to connect to the iKVM (see Table 2-2), connect a ...Cat5 (or newer) cable to the CMC though the iKVM, an additional option, Dell CMC Console, is the chassis slot number the server occupies. Once the KVM switch is connected, the server modules appear in which a server is set up, you have...
... Client Workstation" on the external switch. The Slot column indicates the slot number in OSCAR. NOTE: If you must also resynchronize the server list from a Dell 2161DS, 180AS, or 2160AS console switch: • If the switch does not require a SIP to connect to the iKVM (see Table 2-2), connect a ...Cat5 (or newer) cable to the CMC though the iKVM, an additional option, Dell CMC Console, is the chassis slot number the server occupies. Once the KVM switch is connected, the server modules appear in which a server is set up, you have...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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...Add. 7 Click Next. Additionally, the override action only occurs when a server module is inserted in CMC 1.1 that allows server modules to a chassis that does not support FlexAddress, the factory assigned WWN/MAC IDs are made to a particular slot and override the factory IDs. Prior to the ...process. This feature eliminates the need to be used . no permanent changes are used for is an optional upgrade introduced in a FlexAddress enabled chassis; The completion dialog box is the total number of the new server module. The mac_count tag is displayed. 8 Click Finish to be ...
...Add. 7 Click Next. Additionally, the override action only occurs when a server module is inserted in CMC 1.1 that allows server modules to a chassis that does not support FlexAddress, the factory assigned WWN/MAC IDs are made to a particular slot and override the factory IDs. Prior to the ...process. This feature eliminates the need to be used . no permanent changes are used for is an optional upgrade introduced in a FlexAddress enabled chassis; The completion dialog box is the total number of the new server module. The mac_count tag is displayed. 8 Click Finish to be ...