Dell M8428 K Getting Started Guide

75N55 15 October 2010

Dell M8428-k

Getting Started Guide

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Regulatory Model Codes: M8428-k

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Overview

NOTE

This Getting Started Guide is intended as an overview to help experienced installers unpack, install, and configure the Dell M8428-k quickly. For detailed installation and configuration instructions, see the Dell M8424-k Hardware Reference Manual.

Throughout this document, the Dell M8428-k is referred to as the converged network switch or the switch module.

FIGURE 1 Port Side of M8428-k

Unpacking and installing the converged network switch

If the converged network switch is installed in the blade server enclosure that is shipped to you, skip this section. This section applies when installing a new module in an empty I/O module slot or when replacing an existing converged network switch.

Perform the following steps to remove the switch module from its shipping package.

1. Open the shipping box and inspect the contents, making sure that nothing is missing or damaged.

Do not insert a damaged converged network switch into the blade server enclosure. If the switch module appears to be damaged, contact your sales representative before proceeding.

2. Remove the Getting Started Guide containing regulatory statements from on top of the switch module.

3. Remove the switch module from the box.

4. Be sure that you have taken the necessary precautions for electrostatic sensitivity; then break the warning seal.

5. Slide the switch module out of the antistatic sleeve and inspect it carefully for any obvious defects or shipping damage.

6. Remove the orange colored protective connector cover from the back of the switch module (pull).

7. Install the I/O module in the M1000e enclosure.

a. Lift the handle release latch and open the I/O module handle.

b. Slide the module into the appropriate I/O slot of the M1000e enclosure.

c. Close the handle until it snaps securely into place and the module is fully seated.

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FIGURE 2 Installing an I/O module into a Dell PowerEdge M1000e enclosure

NOTE

The switch module should be installed into the I/O slot that corresponds to the I/O fabric (A, B, or C) that the 10GE Converged Network Adapter (CNA), within the blade server, is appropriately installed. The Chassis Management Controller (CMC) GUI can be used to view the location of network adapters installed in the Blade servers. Browse to the CMC IP address and login, then under "Server Overview" click on the servers (under Server Overview) to determine which I/O slots contain the 10GE CNA's.

8. For complete instructions for installing a switch module into the blade server enclosure, refer to the section on installing an I/O module in the Dell PowerEdge Modular Systems Hardware Owner’s Manual.

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Configuring the converged network switch

NOTE

Use procedures in this section to configure the converged network switch to operate on a network and fabric. Provided are steps to assign an IP address for the Ethnert Management Network, and how to change the module’s Fiber Channel operating mode.

Although the converged network switch is configured at the factory for NPIV mode, NPIV mode can be disabled to use full fabric mode as needed. Refer to procedures under the section titled “” on page 16.

This publication provides procedures that use the Chassis Management Controller (CMC) browser-based GUI application and the switch Command Line Interface (CLI) to configure the switch module. Other methods exist for managing I/O modules and can also be used.

Items required

The following items are required for configuring and connecting the converged network switch for use in a network and fabric:

• The converged network switch installed in a blade server enclosure.

• A management workstation (computer) that has a terminal emulator (such as HyperTerminal) connected to the

Chassis Management Controller (CMC) GUI or CLI via Ethernet or Seial port, or connected to the CMC or converged network switch CLI through the keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) device of the blade server enclosure.

• An unused IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address unless DHCP is used.

• If required, a serial cable to connect to the switch module serial console port. Note that this is not required if

changing the converged network switch IP address through the Chassis Management Controller (CMC) or KVM of the blade server enclosure using the CMC GUI or CLI.

• SFP transceivers and compatible fibre cables, as required. The switch module can also use active twin-ax

copper cables on the 10G Enhanced Ethernet ports.

Use only Dell-approved SFPs or active twin-ax copper cables on the external ports of this module.

TABLE 1 10GbE Optical Transceivers & TWINAZ Connectors+Cables

330-7596 (FI) 7YMX4 PCT B-8000 10GbE TWINAX 3 METER 8PACK

330-7611 (APOS) Y938W

330-7595 (FI) M7W74 PCT B-8000 10GbE TWINAX 5 METER 1PACK

330-7609 (APOS) 1GH9D

330-7597 (FI) P4G6K PCT B-8000 10GbE TWINAX 5 METER 8PACK

330-7614 (APOS) 8Y9H3

330-7593 (FI) 13HFP PCT B-8000 10GbE TWINAX 1 METER 1PACK

330-7610 (APOS) FDPWD

330-7594 (FI) KRDN3 PCT B-8000 10GbE TWINAX 1 METER 8PACK

330-7615 (APOS) YFCMW

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