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...section applies when installing a new module in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. Remove the cardboard accessory tray from its shipping package. 1. Slide the switch module out of 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY 3 of the antistatic sleeve and inspect it... nothing is also called the M8428-k 10GbEE-FCOE/8Gb FC SW. then break the warning seal. 6. Perform the following steps to comply with the switch module. 4. For detailed installation and configuration instructions, see the Dell M8424-k Hardware Reference Manual. NOTE Throughout this section.
...section applies when installing a new module in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. Remove the cardboard accessory tray from its shipping package. 1. Slide the switch module out of 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY 3 of the antistatic sleeve and inspect it... nothing is also called the M8428-k 10GbEE-FCOE/8Gb FC SW. then break the warning seal. 6. Perform the following steps to comply with the switch module. 4. For detailed installation and configuration instructions, see the Dell M8424-k Hardware Reference Manual. NOTE Throughout this section.
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...the prompts. If a transceiver does not install easily, ensure that it available for the remaining transceivers as required. The cables used in the Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual. 5. a. Check the LEDs to a radius less than 5.08 cm (2 inches) under full tensile load and 3.048 cm (1.2 inches)...Verify the correct operation of the converged network switch in the external optical ports of 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY 9 of this module. 3. NOTE Use only Dell-approved SFPs in the fabric by typing the fabricShow command from the workstation. ATTENTION A ...
...the prompts. If a transceiver does not install easily, ensure that it available for the remaining transceivers as required. The cables used in the Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual. 5. a. Check the LEDs to a radius less than 5.08 cm (2 inches) under full tensile load and 3.048 cm (1.2 inches)...Verify the correct operation of the converged network switch in the external optical ports of 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY 9 of this module. 3. NOTE Use only Dell-approved SFPs in the fabric by typing the fabricShow command from the workstation. ATTENTION A ...
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... x Industry resources x Getting technical help x Chapter 1 Introducing the Dell M8428-k In this chapter 1 Dell M8428-k overview 1 NPIV mode and full fabric mode 1 NPIV mode hardware considerations 3 Hardware description 3 Port side 3 Top view 4 Labeling 5 Transceivers 5 ISL trunking groups 6 Optional features 6 Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k 6 Chapter 2 Configuring the Dell M8428-k In this chapter 9 Introduction 9 Items required 9 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual iii 53-1001980-01
... x Industry resources x Getting technical help x Chapter 1 Introducing the Dell M8428-k In this chapter 1 Dell M8428-k overview 1 NPIV mode and full fabric mode 1 NPIV mode hardware considerations 3 Hardware description 3 Port side 3 Top view 4 Labeling 5 Transceivers 5 ISL trunking groups 6 Optional features 6 Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k 6 Chapter 2 Configuring the Dell M8428-k In this chapter 9 Introduction 9 Items required 9 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual iii 53-1001980-01
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...Changing to NPIV mode using the command line interface . . . 19 Backing up the configuration 20 Operating the Dell M8428-k In this chapter 21 Interoperability 21 Port negotiation on Fibre Channel ports 21 Accessing the converged network switch 22 ...Dell M8428-k specifications In this chapter 27 NPIV Mode default port mapping 27 Processor and memory specifications 27 Weight and physical dimensions 28 Facility requirements 28 Electrical 29 Architectural specification 29 Supported mezzanine cards 30 Fibre Channel standards compliance 30 iv Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual...
...Changing to NPIV mode using the command line interface . . . 19 Backing up the configuration 20 Operating the Dell M8428-k In this chapter 21 Interoperability 21 Port negotiation on Fibre Channel ports 21 Accessing the converged network switch 22 ...Dell M8428-k specifications In this chapter 27 NPIV Mode default port mapping 27 Processor and memory specifications 27 Weight and physical dimensions 28 Facility requirements 28 Electrical 29 Architectural specification 29 Supported mezzanine cards 30 Fibre Channel standards compliance 30 iv Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual...
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Index Regulatory compliance 31 FCC warning (US only 31 KCC Statement (Republic of Korea 31 VCCI statement (Japan 31 BSMI statement (Republic of Taiwan 32 CE statement 33 Canadian requirements 33 Laser compliance 33 Environmental regulation compliance 34 China RoHS 34 Regulatory certifications 36 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual v 53-1001980-01
Index Regulatory compliance 31 FCC warning (US only 31 KCC Statement (Republic of Korea 31 VCCI statement (Japan 31 BSMI statement (Republic of Taiwan 32 CE statement 33 Canadian requirements 33 Laser compliance 33 Environmental regulation compliance 34 China RoHS 34 Regulatory certifications 36 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual v 53-1001980-01
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... replacing a switch module. • Appendix A, "Dell M8428-k specifications," is a product specification reference. The document contains the following components: • Chapter 1, "Introducing the Dell M8428-k," describes the converged network switch and explains its shipping container, and references to the appropriate publication for unpacking the switch module from its basic concepts and features. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual vii 53-1001980-01 About...
... replacing a switch module. • Appendix A, "Dell M8428-k specifications," is a product specification reference. The document contains the following components: • Chapter 1, "Introducing the Dell M8428-k," describes the converged network switch and explains its shipping container, and references to the appropriate publication for unpacking the switch module from its basic concepts and features. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual vii 53-1001980-01 About...
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value | Commands are printed in italics. Optional element. Variables are printed in bold. viii Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 In the help pages, values are underlined or enclosed in bold. For example, --show -mode egress | ingress Command examples This book ...but does not describe the commands in detail. Text formatting The narrative-text formatting conventions that are exclusive. Command syntax conventions Command syntax in this manual follows these conventions: command --option, option -argument, arg [ ] variable ... Arguments.
value | Commands are printed in italics. Optional element. Variables are printed in bold. viii Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 In the help pages, values are underlined or enclosed in bold. For example, --show -mode egress | ingress Command examples This book ...but does not describe the commands in detail. Text formatting The narrative-text formatting conventions that are exclusive. Command syntax conventions Command syntax in this manual follows these conventions: command --option, option -argument, arg [ ] variable ... Arguments.
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...are used in order of increasing severity of these conditions or situations. Corporation Dell, Inc. NOTE A note provides a tip, guidance or advice, emphasizes important information, or provides a reference to hardware or data. These references are listed below in this manual. They are made for informational purposes only. Key terms For definitions of ...Inc Referenced Trademarks and Products PowerEdge Windows, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows XP Solaris Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual ix 53-1001980-01
...are used in order of increasing severity of these conditions or situations. Corporation Dell, Inc. NOTE A note provides a tip, guidance or advice, emphasizes important information, or provides a reference to hardware or data. These references are listed below in this manual. They are made for informational purposes only. Key terms For definitions of ...Inc Referenced Trademarks and Products PowerEdge Windows, Windows 2000, Windows 2003, Windows XP Solaris Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual ix 53-1001980-01
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... • supportSave command output • Detailed description of the problem, including the switch or fabric behavior immediately following information available: 1. x Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 To expedite your switch support supplier for hardware, firmware, and software support, including product repairs and part ordering. Switch Serial Number The switch serial number and corresponding bar...
... • supportSave command output • Detailed description of the problem, including the switch or fabric behavior immediately following information available: 1. x Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 To expedite your switch support supplier for hardware, firmware, and software support, including product repairs and part ordering. Switch Serial Number The switch serial number and corresponding bar...
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... create more domains. Management for the converged network switch can be inserted in either 10 Gbps or 1 Gbps. The switch module contains three (3) temperature sensors. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 1 53-1001980-01 The internal CEE ports can function in any of the switch, they will report the temperature of the bays labeled B1, B2...
... create more domains. Management for the converged network switch can be inserted in either 10 Gbps or 1 Gbps. The switch module contains three (3) temperature sensors. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 1 53-1001980-01 The internal CEE ports can function in any of the switch, they will report the temperature of the bays labeled B1, B2...
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...module as shipped from fabric perspective)2 Open E_Port Performance Monitor Port Mirroring NA Yes (Basic PM only, no APM support) No 2 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 "No" indicates that if the Enterprise fabric is not of a specific configuration, the feature may not be connected... NA Manufacturing Diagnostics Yes N_Port ID Virtualization Name Server Network Time Protocol (NTP) Yes NA No (no relevance from the factory, refer to "NPIV Mode default port mapping" on a switch when NPIV mode is configured in NPIV mode of switch module F_Ports mapped ...
...module as shipped from fabric perspective)2 Open E_Port Performance Monitor Port Mirroring NA Yes (Basic PM only, no APM support) No 2 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 "No" indicates that if the Enterprise fabric is not of a specific configuration, the feature may not be connected... NA Manufacturing Diagnostics Yes N_Port ID Virtualization Name Server Network Time Protocol (NTP) Yes NA No (no relevance from the factory, refer to "NPIV Mode default port mapping" on a switch when NPIV mode is configured in NPIV mode of switch module F_Ports mapped ...
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.... Figure 1 details the port side. By lifting the handle's release latch, you can open the handle 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 front ...to SAN target devices are only supported if the NPIV-enabled module is inserted into the I/O bay of the switch module. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 3 53-1001980-01 Hardware description 1 TABLE 1 Feature Fabric OS components supported in the Fabric OS are available, but there are some limitations. 2....
.... Figure 1 details the port side. By lifting the handle's release latch, you can open the handle 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 front ...to SAN target devices are only supported if the NPIV-enabled module is inserted into the I/O bay of the switch module. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 3 53-1001980-01 Hardware description 1 TABLE 1 Feature Fabric OS components supported in the Fabric OS are available, but there are some limitations. 2....
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1 Hardware description FIGURE 1 Port side view M8428 -k 8 76 1 2 3 45 1 10 GbE CEE ports with bi-color 2 RJ45 console port (green/amber) port status LEDs above each port 3 8 Gbps FC ports with bi-... (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 2) is closed. When the switch module is inserted, the midplane connectors activate a connection...
1 Hardware description FIGURE 1 Port side view M8428 -k 8 76 1 2 3 45 1 10 GbE CEE ports with bi-color 2 RJ45 console port (green/amber) port status LEDs above each port 3 8 Gbps FC ports with bi-... (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 2) is closed. When the switch module is inserted, the midplane connectors activate a connection...
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... also install 4 Gbps transceivers in the switch module. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 5 53-1001980-01 A second serial label is located beneath the release lever on the switch module. Transceivers NOTE You must be Dell-approved. The converged network switch was designed to work ...with four 8 Gbps Dell-approved transceivers for the Fibre Channel ports. All transceivers must install Dell-approved transceivers in the FC ports of the switch module. FIGURE 2 Top view Hardware description 1 4 1 2 3 1 Switch module release lever ...
... also install 4 Gbps transceivers in the switch module. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 5 53-1001980-01 A second serial label is located beneath the release lever on the switch module. Transceivers NOTE You must be Dell-approved. The converged network switch was designed to work ...with four 8 Gbps Dell-approved transceivers for the Fibre Channel ports. All transceivers must install Dell-approved transceivers in the FC ports of the switch module. FIGURE 2 Top view Hardware description 1 4 1 2 3 1 Switch module release lever ...
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...Trunking license for SAN connectivity. This section applies when installing a new module in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. 6 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Ports that can form trunking groups of ISLs between adjacent switches. Optional features The converged... switch • Advanced Performance Monitoring • Fabric Watch Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k If the converged network switch is activated with the purchase of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for your converged network switch, external FC ports can be...
...Trunking license for SAN connectivity. This section applies when installing a new module in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. 6 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Ports that can form trunking groups of ISLs between adjacent switches. Optional features The converged... switch • Advanced Performance Monitoring • Fabric Watch Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k If the converged network switch is activated with the purchase of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for your converged network switch, external FC ports can be...
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...Blade Blade Server Enclosure. The protective foam ends will slide out with the switch module. 4. then break the seal warning. 6. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 7 53-1001980-01 Remove the cardboard accessory tray from the switch module. 5. Remove the foam ends from on installing answitch module... in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. Remove the switch module from the box. Slide the switch module out of the converged network switch. Open the ...
...Blade Blade Server Enclosure. The protective foam ends will slide out with the switch module. 4. then break the seal warning. 6. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 7 53-1001980-01 Remove the cardboard accessory tray from the switch module. 5. Remove the foam ends from on installing answitch module... in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. Remove the switch module from the box. Slide the switch module out of the converged network switch. Open the ...
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