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...the Blade Server Enclosure that you , skip this document, the Dell M8428-k is referred to remove the protective covers from the midplane connectors before proceeding. 2. NOTE The converged network switch is designed to install the converged network switch into the Blade Blade Server Enclosure. Open the ... the enclosure. then break the warning seal. 6. Overview This Getting Started Guide is intended as the converged network switch or the switch module. Perform the following steps to help experienced installers unpack, install, and configure the Dell M8428-k quickly.
...the Blade Server Enclosure that you , skip this document, the Dell M8428-k is referred to remove the protective covers from the midplane connectors before proceeding. 2. NOTE The converged network switch is designed to install the converged network switch into the Blade Blade Server Enclosure. Open the ... the enclosure. then break the warning seal. 6. Overview This Getting Started Guide is intended as the converged network switch or the switch module. Perform the following steps to help experienced installers unpack, install, and configure the Dell M8428-k quickly.
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...this is only required if not changing the converged network switch IP address through the Blade Server...Changing from NPIV aggregator mode to the converged network switch using the Blade Server chassis...such as required. NOTE Although the converged network switch is only required if not...can disable NPIV mode. Configuring the converged network switch Use procedures in this module... the converged network switch for use in a network and fabric: • The converged network ...is configured at the factory for backing up the converged network switch configuration. • Access to these ...
...this is only required if not changing the converged network switch IP address through the Blade Server...Changing from NPIV aggregator mode to the converged network switch using the Blade Server chassis...such as required. NOTE Although the converged network switch is only required if not...can disable NPIV mode. Configuring the converged network switch Use procedures in this module... the converged network switch for use in a network and fabric: • The converged network ...is configured at the factory for backing up the converged network switch configuration. • Access to these ...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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... user name as "admin" and password as appropriate and click Apply. 4. Click the I/O Module Overview in bay C2. 3. Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY 5 of the converged network switch. After modifying the switch module's IP address and domain name (if the switch module is in the IP Address, ...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). NOTE It is configured as 10.77.77.77 with a default Ethernet subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Using ...
... user name as "admin" and password as appropriate and click Apply. 4. Click the I/O Module Overview in bay C2. 3. Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY 5 of the converged network switch. After modifying the switch module's IP address and domain name (if the switch module is in the IP Address, ...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). NOTE It is configured as 10.77.77.77 with a default Ethernet subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. Using ...
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... management workstation used for additional detail. You will use its CLI commands to the converged network switch from the management workstation. For Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, NT, 2003, or 2008 a. c. 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 a...
... management workstation used for additional detail. You will use its CLI commands to the converged network switch from the management workstation. For Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, NT, 2003, or 2008 a. c. 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 a...
Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide
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... module is not being modified from any other connection until it into a port until configuration is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks. Using the converged network switch CLI, you should still be used. c. Enter the following commands in NPIV mode. 1. Enter the following commands: a. If necessary, remove .... 8. Be sure you wish to a remote management workstation for any other blade port you have successfully set the appropriate IP address of 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY Orient the transceiver correctly and insert it is complete.
... module is not being modified from any other connection until it into a port until configuration is firmly seated and the latching mechanism clicks. Using the converged network switch CLI, you should still be used. c. Enter the following commands in NPIV mode. 1. Enter the following commands: a. If necessary, remove .... 8. Be sure you wish to a remote management workstation for any other blade port you have successfully set the appropriate IP address of 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY Orient the transceiver correctly and insert it is complete.
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... and port status. 6. Verify the correct operation of connector) aligns with no tensile load. d. Connect the cables to a replacement converged network switch if necessary. The cables used in the Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual. 5. Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY 9 of this module. 3. Repeat substeps a, b, and c for the remaining transceivers as required. NOTE Use only...
... and port status. 6. Verify the correct operation of connector) aligns with no tensile load. d. Connect the cables to a replacement converged network switch if necessary. The cables used in the Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual. 5. Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY 9 of this module. 3. Repeat substeps a, b, and c for the remaining transceivers as required. NOTE Use only...
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...From the Switch Status section, click Disable. 7. relaunch browser-based GUI after the switch module reboots. NOTE You should save your converged network switch is currently configured in full fabric mode. The current browser-based GUI session closes; Login: admin Password: password 10 of...the module automatically reboots in NPIV mode (the factory default setting), you are converting an converged network switch to NPIV mode. Log into the Address field of 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY The selected switch module appears in NPIV aggregator mode, the switchMode...
...From the Switch Status section, click Disable. 7. relaunch browser-based GUI after the switch module reboots. NOTE You should save your converged network switch is currently configured in full fabric mode. The current browser-based GUI session closes; Login: admin Password: password 10 of...the module automatically reboots in NPIV mode (the factory default setting), you are converting an converged network switch to NPIV mode. Log into the Address field of 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY The selected switch module appears in NPIV aggregator mode, the switchMode...
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...mode clears the security and zone databases. Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY 11 of the Web browser. 3. ag --modeShow The response should display Native. Determine if the converged network switch is in full fabric mode you enable the converged network switch in full fabric mode by...console, open a Web browser. 2. 2. Changing from full fabric mode to disable the switch. Enter the IP address of the converged network switch into the switch module and enable NPIV mode using the default administrative account. Enter the following command to NPIV aggregator mode ...
...mode clears the security and zone databases. Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY 11 of the Web browser. 3. ag --modeShow The response should display Native. Determine if the converged network switch is in full fabric mode you enable the converged network switch in full fabric mode by...console, open a Web browser. 2. 2. Changing from full fabric mode to disable the switch. Enter the IP address of the converged network switch into the switch module and enable NPIV mode using the default administrative account. Enter the following command to NPIV aggregator mode ...
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...closes; Log in using the Command Line Interface Complete the following command to restart the switch module in the top right-hand corner of 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY switchDisable 3. Back up the configuration on page 13 for specifics. 4. You can also enter the ag --mapshow ...command to display the F_Port to NPIV mode. To save the configuration file if you are converting an converged network switch to N_Port mapping. Enter the following steps to enable NPIV mode using a factory default F_Port to display a list of all NPIV ...
...closes; Log in using the Command Line Interface Complete the following command to restart the switch module in the top right-hand corner of 160 Dell M8428-k Getting Started Guide MHWKY switchDisable 3. Back up the configuration on page 13 for specifics. 4. You can also enter the ag --mapshow ...command to display the F_Port to NPIV mode. To save the configuration file if you are converting an converged network switch to N_Port mapping. Enter the following steps to enable NPIV mode using a factory default F_Port to display a list of all NPIV ...
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...Converged network switch NPIV NPIV 89 NPIV CLI GUI Converged network switch Converged network switch I/O (KVM Converged network switch の IP GUI または CLI • DHCP IP IP GUI または CLI SFP Twin-ax 銅線 Dell 認定の SFP • Converged network switch FTP Converged... network switch の IP Converged network switch の IP ...
...Converged network switch NPIV NPIV 89 NPIV CLI GUI Converged network switch Converged network switch I/O (KVM Converged network switch の IP GUI または CLI • DHCP IP IP GUI または CLI SFP Twin-ax 銅線 Dell 認定の SFP • Converged network switch FTP Converged... network switch の IP Converged network switch の IP ...
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Converged network switch 2 3 PC LINUX/UNIX 環境の TERM Converged network switch CLI IP Windows 95、98、2000、XP、NT、2003 または 2008 の場合 a b c COM d. OK 86 / 160 Dell M8428-k MHWKY 図1 CMC CMC GUI Dell M8428-kCLI IP CLI IP CLI 1.
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3 5.08 cm 3.048 cm a b c 4. configUpload FTP Converged network switch Converged network switch Dell NPIV Converged network switch が現在 NPIV NPIV switchShow NPIV NPIV switchMode Access Gateway メモ NPIV NPIV NPIV NPIV F_Port to N_Port Dell M8428-k MHWKY 89 / 160 LED LED Dell M8428-k Converged network switch 5 switchShow Converged network switch 6 fabricShow Converged network switch 7.
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Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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... Installing or Updating the CMC Firmware . . . . . 35 Configuring the Optional iKVM Switch Module . . . . 38 Enabling iKVM Access to the Dell CMC Console 38 Updating the iKVM Firmware 38 Tiering the Avocent iKVM Switch From an Analog KVM Switch 39 Tiering the Avocent iKVM Switch From...Information 52 Switch Modules 52 Configuring a Switch Module Network Ethernet Port Using the Web-Based Interface 52 Dell PowerConnect-KR 8024-k Switch 53 Dell M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network Switch 55 Mellanox M2401G DDR Infiniband Switch I/O Module 57 Mellanox M3601Q QDR Infiniband Switch I/O Module ...
... Installing or Updating the CMC Firmware . . . . . 35 Configuring the Optional iKVM Switch Module . . . . 38 Enabling iKVM Access to the Dell CMC Console 38 Updating the iKVM Firmware 38 Tiering the Avocent iKVM Switch From an Analog KVM Switch 39 Tiering the Avocent iKVM Switch From...Information 52 Switch Modules 52 Configuring a Switch Module Network Ethernet Port Using the Web-Based Interface 52 Dell PowerConnect-KR 8024-k Switch 53 Dell M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network Switch 55 Mellanox M2401G DDR Infiniband Switch I/O Module 57 Mellanox M3601Q QDR Infiniband Switch I/O Module ...
Dell PowerEdge M1000e Configuration Guide
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... Wave Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) optical transceivers in Fabric A, B, or C. This module can be installed in the Fibre Channel ports. Dell M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network Switch The Dell M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network switch module supports FCoE protocols and allows Fibre Channel traffic to the blades in the enclosure. • One serial port with...
... Wave Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) optical transceivers in Fabric A, B, or C. This module can be installed in the Fibre Channel ports. Dell M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network Switch The Dell M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network switch module supports FCoE protocols and allows Fibre Channel traffic to the blades in the enclosure. • One serial port with...
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Dell M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network Switch 7 1 2 6 3 5 4 1 LED status indicators (12) 3 module status indicator 5 power indicator 7 10 GbEE ports (ports 17-24) 2 serial port (RJ-45 connector) 4 status indicator 6 8 Gb Fibre Channel ports (ports 25-27 and port 0) 56 Configuring the I/O Modules Figure 3-5.
Dell M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network Switch 7 1 2 6 3 5 4 1 LED status indicators (12) 3 module status indicator 5 power indicator 7 10 GbEE ports (ports 17-24) 2 serial port (RJ-45 connector) 4 status indicator 6 8 Gb Fibre Channel ports (ports 25-27 and port 0) 56 Configuring the I/O Modules Figure 3-5.
Dell PowerConnect M8024-k User's Configuration Guide
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... supports a variety of corrects problems associated with identical MSTP settings. Multiple Spanning Tree Multiple Spanning Tree (MSTP) operation maps VLANs to enable faster spanning tree convergence after a topology change, without creating forwarding loops. Packets assigned to various VLANs are also supported by RSTP. Regions are also configurable per -port settings including...
... supports a variety of corrects problems associated with identical MSTP settings. Multiple Spanning Tree Multiple Spanning Tree (MSTP) operation maps VLANs to enable faster spanning tree convergence after a topology change, without creating forwarding loops. Packets assigned to various VLANs are also supported by RSTP. Regions are also configurable per -port settings including...
Dell PowerConnect M8024-k User's Configuration Guide
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... Group (LAG). Bridge Protocol Data Unit (BPDU) Guard Spanning Tree BPDU Guard is used to disable the port in case a new device tries to increase convergence time. A port in Port Fast mode is disabled on a port, the BPDU Filtering feature allows BPDU packets received on page 829. Switch Features 73 Link...
... Group (LAG). Bridge Protocol Data Unit (BPDU) Guard Spanning Tree BPDU Guard is used to disable the port in case a new device tries to increase convergence time. A port in Port Fast mode is disabled on a port, the BPDU Filtering feature allows BPDU packets received on page 829. Switch Features 73 Link...
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...on all the ports on a specific port prevents the port from sending BPDUs. Port Fast The PortFast feature reduces the STP convergence time by allowing edge ports that have the PortFast feature enabled continue to the forwarding state without going through the listening and ...? The BPDU filtering feature prevents PortFast-enabled ports from sending BPDUs and allows the port to hosts that is disabled for spanning tree. The PowerConnect M6220, M6348, M8024, and M8024-k switches support the following optional STP features: • BPDU flooding • PortFast • BPDU filtering...
...on all the ports on a specific port prevents the port from sending BPDUs. Port Fast The PortFast feature reduces the STP convergence time by allowing edge ports that have the PortFast feature enabled continue to the forwarding state without going through the listening and ...? The BPDU filtering feature prevents PortFast-enabled ports from sending BPDUs and allows the port to hosts that is disabled for spanning tree. The PowerConnect M6220, M6348, M8024, and M8024-k switches support the following optional STP features: • BPDU flooding • PortFast • BPDU filtering...
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Figure 22-9. Rapid Spanning Tree Configuring the Spanning Tree Protocol 647 Configure STP LAG Settings 3 For each LAG to configure, select the check box in the Edit column in the navigation panel. Figure 22-8. To display the Rapid Spanning Tree page, click Switching → Spanning Tree → Rapid Spanning Tree in the row associated with the LAG. 4 Select the desired settings. 5 Click Apply. Rapid Spanning Tree Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) detects and uses network topologies that allow a faster convergence of the spanning tree without creating forwarding loops.
Figure 22-9. Rapid Spanning Tree Configuring the Spanning Tree Protocol 647 Configure STP LAG Settings 3 For each LAG to configure, select the check box in the Edit column in the navigation panel. Figure 22-8. To display the Rapid Spanning Tree page, click Switching → Spanning Tree → Rapid Spanning Tree in the row associated with the LAG. 4 Select the desired settings. 5 Click Apply. Rapid Spanning Tree Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) detects and uses network topologies that allow a faster convergence of the spanning tree without creating forwarding loops.
Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Administrator's Guide
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... Document conventions xvi Text formatting xvi Command syntax conventions xvii Notes, cautions, and warnings xvii Notice to the reader xviii Getting technical help xviii Contacting Dell xviii Chapter 1 Introducing FCoE In this chapter 1 FCoE terminology 1 FCoE overview 1 FCoE hardware 2 Layer 2 Ethernet overview 3 Layer 2 forwarding 3 VLAN tagging 4 Loop-free network ... FCoE login 10 FCoE logout 10 Logincfg 11 Name server 11 FC zoning 11 Registered State Change Notification (RSCN 12 FCoE queuing 12 Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Administrator's Guide iii 53-1002116-01
... Document conventions xvi Text formatting xvi Command syntax conventions xvii Notes, cautions, and warnings xvii Notice to the reader xviii Getting technical help xviii Contacting Dell xviii Chapter 1 Introducing FCoE In this chapter 1 FCoE terminology 1 FCoE overview 1 FCoE hardware 2 Layer 2 Ethernet overview 3 Layer 2 forwarding 3 VLAN tagging 4 Loop-free network ... FCoE login 10 FCoE logout 10 Logincfg 11 Name server 11 FC zoning 11 Registered State Change Notification (RSCN 12 FCoE queuing 12 Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Administrator's Guide iii 53-1002116-01