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August 2009Rev A05
Microsoft® Updates
The following issues are documented on the Microsoft Help and Support
website at support.microsoft.com:
•Systems running Microsoft® Windows Server® 2003 or Windows Server 2008
cannot be set into hibernation mode if they have more than 4 GB of
memory installed. For more information, see the knowledge base article
at
support.microsoft.com/kb/888575.
•Systems running Windows Server 2008 do not support iSCSI boot when
they have an SD card installed in the internal SD module. In addition,
iSCSI boot does not work when an external USB storage device is plugged
into the system. This is a known issue by Microsoft. For more information,
see the knowledge base article at
support.microsoft.com/kb/968410.
Dell Update Package Information
During the Dell Update Package (DUP) installation process you may
see messages related to the following:
NOTE: These messages are for information only.
•Windows hardware detection
•Windows hardware configuration problem
•Re-enumeration of VFlash and momentary drive letter changes in
Windows
CAUTION: It is recommended that no write operations take place (or performed)
during DUP installation on VFlash.
•Request for system reboot after the interface to the Unified Server
Configurator driver or the diagnostic repository closes
NOTE: Reboot the system only after the complete message is displayed.
Information Update3
Options for Memory Power and Performance
Management
The options for memory power and performance management in the
Power Management screen are Maximum Performance, a specified
frequency, or Minimum Power.
System Memory — PowerEdge M710
The following table is an addition to Table 3-5 "Examples of PowerEdge
M710 Memory Configurations" in your Hardware Owner’s Manual.
Total
Physical
Memory
24 GB12 2-GB
Memory
Modules
– Number
and Type
RDIMMs
Memory
Module
Locations
A2, A3, A5,
A6, A8, A9,
B2, B3, B5,
B6, B8, B9
Processors Memory
Mode
TwoAdvanced
ECC
Available
Memory
24 GB
System Specifications Update
Memory — Dell™ PowerEdge™ M905 and Dell PowerEdge M805
ArchitectureDDR2 memory modules, rated for 800–MHz
operation
4Information Update
PowerEdge Blades — I/O Module Port Mapping
(Quad-Port Mezzanine Cards)
The following table illustrates the I/O module port mapping for a half-height
blade with the quad-port mezzanine card. In the following table, n denotes a
variable value from 1 to 16.
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 1-1. I/O Module Port Assignments—Half-Height Blades
Blade nI/O Module
A1B1C1C2B2A2
Integrated LOM1Port n
Integrated LOM2Port n
Mezz_FAB_B_Blade n_Port1Port n
Mezz_FAB_B_Blade n_Port2Port n
Mezz_FAB_B_Blade n_Port3Port
(n+16)
Mezz_FAB_B_Blade n_Port4Port
(n+16)
Mezz_FAB_C_Blade n_Port1Port n
Mezz_FAB_C_Blade n_Port2Port n
Mezz_FAB_C_Blade n_Port3Port
(n+16)
Mezz_FAB_C_Blade n_Port4Port
(n+16)
Information Update5
The following table illustrates the I/O module port mapping for full-height
blades with quad-port mezzanine cards. The following notations are used
in the table:
•n
denotes a variable value from 1 to 8
n
•LOM1 and LOM2 are the LOM ports of blade
are the LOM ports of blade (
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. I/O Module Port Assignments—Full-Height Blades
Blade n and Blade (n + 8)I/O Module
Integrated LOM1Port n
Integrated LOM2Port n
Integrated LOM3Port
Integrated LOM4Port
Mezz_FAB_B_Blade n_Port1Port n
Mezz_FAB_B_Blade n_Port2Port n
Mezz_FAB_B_Blade n_Port3Port
Mezz_FAB_B_Blade n_Port4Port
Mezz_FAB_C_Blade n_Port1Port n
Mezz_FAB_C_Blade n_Port2Port n
Mezz_FAB_C_Blade n_Port3Port
Mezz_FAB_C_Blade n_Port4Port
n
+8)
A1B1C1C2B2A2
(n+8)
(n+16)
and LOM3 and LOM4
(n+8)
(n+16)
(n+16)
(n+16)
6Information Update
Table 1-2. I/O Module Port Assignments—Full-Height Blades (continued)
Blade n and Blade (n + 8)I/O Module
A1B1C1C2B2A2
Mezz_FAB_B_Blade
n+8_Port1
Mezz_FAB_B_Blade
n+8_Port2
Mezz_FAB_B_Blade
n+8_Port3
Mezz_FAB_B_Blade
n+8_Port4
Mezz_FAB_C_Blade
n+8_Port1
Mezz_FAB_C_Blade
n+8_Port2
Mezz_FAB_C_Blade
n+8_Port3
Mezz_FAB_C_Blade
n+8_Port4
Port
(n+8)
Port
(n+8)
Port
(n+24)
Port
(n+24)
Port
(n+8)
Port
(n+8)
Port
(n+24)
Port
(n+24)
Information Update7
PowerEdge Blades — Compatibility Matrix
For the Quad-Port Mezzanine Cards
The following tables shows the compatibility of the PowerEdge blade systems
with the quad-port mezzanine card. The following notations are used in the
table.
•X
denotes that the mezzanine card ports are supported on the IOM fabric.
•A blank value denotes that the mezzanine card ports are not supported
on the IOM fabric.
•N/A denotes that the fabric does not exist for the corresponding
half
–
height blades.
Table 1-3. Configuration Matrix for Quad-Port Mezzanine Card
PowerEdge
Blade
M710 XXXXXXX
M905XXXX
M805XXXX
M605XXN/AN/AN/AN/A
M610XXXXN/AN/AN/AN/A
M600XXXXN/AN/AN/AN/A
Fabric B1Fabric C1Fabric B2Fabric C2
Port 1
and 2
Port 3
and 4
Port 1
and 2
Port 3
and 4
Port 1
and 2
Port 3
and 4
Port 1
and 2
Port 3
and 4
8Information Update
PowerEdge M905, M805, and M710 Blades —
I/O Module Port Mapping (Dual-Port Mezzanine
Cards)
The following tables correct portions of Table 1-12 in the "About Your System"
section of your Hardware Owner’s Manual.
Table 1-4. I/O Module Port Assignments—Full-Height Blades
Blade 1I/O Module
A1B1C1C2B2A2
Integrated LOM1Port 1Port 1
Integrated LOM2Port 9Port 9
Mezz1_Fab_CPort 1Port 1
Mezz2_Fab_BPort 1Port 1
Mezz3_Fab_CPort 9Port 9
Mezz4_Fab_BPort 9Port 9
Blade 4I/O Module
A1 B1C1 C2 B2 A2
Integrated LOM1Port 4 Port 4
Integrated LOM2Port 12Port 12
Mezz1_Fab_CPort 4Port 4
Mezz2_Fab_BPort 4Port 4
Mezz3_Fab_CPort 12 Port 12
Mezz4_Fab_BPort 12Port 12
Information Update9
Blade 8I/O Module
A1B1C1C2B2A2
Integrated LOM1 Port 8 Port 8
Integrated LOM2 Port 16Port 16
Mezz1_Fab_CPort 8Port 8
Mezz2_Fab_BPort 8Port 8
Mezz3_Fab_CPort 16Port 16
Mezz4_Fab_BPort 16Port 16
Blade 6I/O Module
A1B1C1C2B2A2
Integrated LOM1 Port 6 Port 6
Integrated LOM2 Port 14Port 14
Mezz1_Fab_CPort 6Port 6
Mezz2_Fab_BPort 6Port 6
Mezz3_Fab_CPort 14Port 14
Mezz4_Fab_BPort 14Port 14
PowerEdge™ Blades — Dell™ OpenManage™
Version Requirements
The PowerEdge M905 and M805 blades require OpenManage systems
management software version 5.4.3 or later.
NOTE: OpenManage version 5.4.3 does not support PowerEdge M600 or
M605 blades.
The PowerEdge M610 and M710 blades require OpenManage systems
management software version 6.0.1 or later.
NOTE: OpenManage version 6.0.1 does not support PowerEdge M600, M605, M805,
or M905 blades.
10Information Update
PowerEdge Blades — CMC Firmware
Requirements
PowerEdge M905 and M805 blades require CMC firmware version 1.2 or
later. PowerEdge M610 and M710 blades require CMC firmware version 2.0
or later. If you add these blades to an M1000e enclosure with an older CMC
firmware version, the new blades will not power on.
NOTE: See the latest Dell Chassis Management Controller User's Guide at
support.dell.com for complete instructions on how to configure and operate
the CMC module.
Updating the CMC Firmware
Downloading the CMC Firmware
Before beginning the firmware update, download the latest firmware version
from the support.dell.com website, and save it to your local system.
The following software components are included with your CMC firmware
package:
•Compiled CMC firmware code and data
•Web-based interface, JPEG, and other user interface data files
•Default configuration files
Use the Firmware Update page to update the CMC firmware to the latest
revision.
NOTE: See the latest Dell Chassis Management Controller User's Guide at
support.dell.com for complete instructions on how to configure and operate
the CMC module.
NOTE: The firmware update, by default, will retain the current CMC settings.
During the update process, you have the option to reset the CMC configuration
settings back to the factory default settings.
Information Update11
Updating Firmware in a Redundant CMC Configuration
CAUTION: In a redundant CMC configuration, you must update CMC firmware on
both modules. Failure to do so may cause unexpected behavior during a CMC
failover or failback. Use the following procedure for redundant CMC deployments.
1
Locate the secondary or standby CMC by using the RACADM
command, or by using the
interface
.
The status indicator will be solid blue on the primary or active
Chassis Summary
page in the
getsysinfo
Web-based
CMC module and off on the standby or secondary CMC.
2
Update the firmware on the standby CMC first. See "Updating the CMC
Firmware Using the Web-based Interface" or "Updating the CMC
Firmware Using RACADM."
3
Verify that the secondary or standby CMC’s firmware is at the requested
level with the
4
After the standby CMC has rebooted, update the firmware on the active
getsysinfo
command or through the
Web-based interface
or primary CMC. Allow 10 minutes for the standby CMC to boot.
See "Updating the CMC Firmware Using the Web-based Interface"
or "Updating the CMC Firmware Using RACADM."
5
Verify that the active or primary CMC firmware is at the requested level
using the
6
Once both CMCs are updated to the same firmware revision, use the
cmcchangeover
getsysinfo
command or through the
Web-based interface
command to reset the CMC in the left slot as primary.
.
.
Updating the CMC Firmware Using the Web-based Interface
1
Log in to the Web-based interface. See "Logging in to the CMC Using
the Web-Based Interface" in your M1000e
2
Click
3
Click the
4
On the
The
Chassis in the system tree
Update
tab. The
Updatable Components
Firmware Update
page appears.
.
Updatable Components
page, click the CMC name.
Configuration Guide
page appears.
12Information Update
.
5
In the
Va l u e
field, type the path on your management station or shared
network where the firmware image file resides, or click
to the file location.
NOTE: The default CMC firmware image name is firmimg.cmc and the filename
should not be changed. Keep different firmware revisions separated as the file
name will always be the same.
6
Click
Update
7
Click
Yes
status will display the message "Firmware Update in Progress." Once the
CMC update is complete, the CMC will be reset. Once the reset is
complete, you will need to refresh the
Updating the CMC Firmware Using RACADM
1
Open a CMC command line console and log in.
2
Ty p e :
racadm fwupdate -g -u -a <TFTP server IP address>
-d <filepath> -m <cmc-active|cmc-standby>
See the latest Dell Chassis Management Controller User's Guide at
support.dell.com for complete instructions on how to configure and operate
the CMC module.
. A dialog box appears asking you to confirm the action.
to continue. The firmware transfer process will begin and the
User Interface
Browse
to navigate
page to log in again.
PowerEdge M905 and M805 Blades —
Memory Sparing Requirements
The following information updates the memory sparing subsections in your
Hardware Owner’s Manual and these blades’ system information labels.
PowerEdge M905
Memory sparing is supported if 24 identical memory modules (DIMMs)
are installed.
PowerEdge M805
Memory sparing is supported if 16 identical memory modules are installed.
Information Update13
New Mezzanine Cards
Your blade now supports the following additional mezzanine cards:
•Intel® Gigabit ET Quad-Port Mezzanine Card. See "Configuration Matrix
for Quad-Port Mezzanine Card" on page 8 for the support matrix.
•Broadcom NetXExtreme II 5709 Quad Port Ethernet Mezzanine Card
for M-Series Blades. See "Configuration Matrix for Quad-Port Mezzanine
Card" on page 8 for the support matrix.
•Broadcom NetXtreme II 57711 Dual Port 10 Gb Ethernet Mezzanine Card
with TOE and iSCSI Offload for M-Series Blades
•Broadcom 57710 10 Gb Ethernet card
•Emulex LPe1205-M FC8 card
•ConnectX MDI QDR
NOTE: CMC firmware version 1.3 is required to support FC8 mezzanine cards
and I/O modules.
NOTE: CMC firmware version 2.0 is required to support link tuning in mezzanine
cards.
For information on installing a mezzanine card, see "Installing System
Components" in your Hardware Owner’s Manual. For detailed information
on configuring a particular card, see the card’s documentation on
support.dell.com.
New I/O Modules
Your system now supports the following additional I/O modules:
NOTE: CMC firmware version 1.3 is required to support FC8 mezzanine cards
and I/O modules.
14Information Update
These modules are hot-swappable, and may be installed in Fabric B
or Fabric C. Please note the following additional details:
•The M8024 Ethernet switch module may also be installed in Fabric A,
but will only operate at 1 Gb in this Fabric.
•Due the dual-wide nature of the M3601Q QDR switch and physical
constraints of the M1000e, this switch module when installed would span
both fabric B and C of the I/O module bank.
•For general information on installing I/O modules, see "I/O Modules"
in your
The PowerConnect M8024 switch module incorporates two option bays
that support the following modules:
•A 10 Gb Ethernet module with four optical SFP+ connectors
•A 10 Gb Ethernet module with three copper CX4 uplinks
The modules can be used in any combination and are sold separately.
You can initially configure the switch using either of two methods:
•Connect an external management system to the switch using an optional
USB type-A form factor serial cable, and configure the switch using a
terminal application.
•Use the iKVM CMC console (“17th blade”) and the
CMC CLI command. For more information, see the CMC user’s guide.
Once an IP address is assigned to the management VLAN or interface and
the switch is connected to a management network, both Telnet and http are
available through the network.
connect switch-n
Information Update15
Figure 1-1. PowerConnect M8024 Switch Module
1
2
3
4
5
1optional module with four SFP+
ports
3serial connector for optional USB
type-A form-factor cable
5status/identification indicator
16Information Update
2optional module with three CX4
ports
4module power indicator
Mellanox M2401G Infiniband Switch I/O Module
The Mellanox M2401G Infiniband switch I/O module includes 24 4x DDR
Infiniband ports. Eight ports are external uplink ports, while 16 internal ports
provide connectivity to the blades in the enclosure.
The Brocade M5424 I/O module includes eight external autosensing Fibre
Channel ports (four ports are enabled in the standard configuration and four
additional ports may be enabled as an optional upgrade), 16 internal ports,
and one serial port with an RJ-45 connector. The external Fibre Channel ports
operate at 8 Gb/sec, 4 Gb/sec, or 2 Gb/sec.
NOTE: CMC firmware version 1.3 is required to support FC8 mezzanine cards
and I/O modules.
NOTE: This Fibre Channel switch module includes Short Wave Small Form Factor
Pluggable (SFP) optical transceivers. To ensure proper functionality, use only SFPs
provided with this module.
18Information Update
Figure 1-3. Brocade M5424 FC8 I/O Module
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1Fibre Channel port (8)2Fibre Channel port status
indicator (8)
3Fibre Channel port speed
indicator (8)
5status indicator6module power indicator
7status/identification indicator
4serial port (RJ-45 connector)
Information Update19
Table 1-6. Brocade M5424 FC8 I/O Module
Indicator Type PatternDescription
Fibre Channel
port status
indicator
Fibre Channel
port speed
indicator
Module status
indicator
Module power
indicator
Status/
identification
indicator
OffNo signal carrier
Amber onSignal present but not online
Green onOnline, but no activity
Green blinking
slowly
Green blinking
quickly
Green flickeringI/O activity on port
Amber blinking
slowly
Amber blinking
rapidly
Off2 Gb link established
Green on4 Gb link established
Amber on8 Gb link established
OffModule is off or enclosure power is off.
Green onAll ports are ready for use.
Amber onModule is booting being reset, or ports are offline.
Green/amber
blinking
OffPower to the module is off.
GreenModule has power.
Blue onPrimary module in a stack, if applicable
Blue offSecondary module in a stack
Amber flashingFault condition in module
Online but segmented
Internal loopback
Port disabled
Error or fault with port
Diagnostic message is in error log, or
environmental range is exceeded.
20Information Update
Updates on Hard Drive Installation
•The PowerEdge M805 and M905 blades support one or two
2.5-inch SAS
hard-disk drives.
•The PowerEdge M710 blade supports one to four 2.5 inch SAS hard drives.
•The PowerEdge M610, M600 and M605 blades support one or two 2.5inch SATA hard drives, one or two 2.5-inch SAS hard drives,
or one or two solid-state disk (SSD) hard drives.
NOTE: SAS and SATA hard drives cannot be mixed within a blade.
NOTE: Hot-plug operation is supported if an optional RAID controller card
is installed.
NOTE: SATA hard drives are not hot swappable with the SATA repeater
daughter card.
CAUTION: To ensure proper airflow for cooling of the blade, each hard drive bay
must contain either an active hard drive or a drive blank.
Hard-Drive Installation Guidelines
•If a RAID controller storage card is installed, the blade supports hot-plug
drive removal and installation.
•If less than the maximum number of hard drives are installed, hard drive
blanks must be installed to maintain proper cooling airflow.
Installing a Hard Drive
NOTE: When a replacement hot-swappable hard drive is installed and the blade
is powered on, the hard drive automatically begins to rebuild. Ensure that the
replacement hard drive is blank or contains data that you wish to have over-written.
Any data on the replacement hard drive is immediately lost after the hard drive is
installed.
NOTE: Not all operating systems support hot-plug drive installation.
See the documentation supplied with your operating system.
Information Update21
1
Open the hard-drive carrier handle. See Figure 1-4.
Figure 1-4. Installing a Hard Drive
3
2
1
1hard drive2carrier handle
3release button
2
Insert the hard-drive carrier into the drive bay. Carefully align the channel
on the hard drive carrier with the appropriate drive slot on the blade.
3
Push the drive carrier into the slot until the handle makes contact with
the blade.
4
Rotate the carrier handle to the closed position while pushing the carrier
into the slot until it locks into place.
The status LED indicator displays a steady green light if the drive is
installed correctly. The drive carrier LED green indicator flashes as the
drive rebuilds. If the drive carrier LED does not light, see "Troubleshooting
SAS and SATA Drives" in your
Hardware Owner’s Manual
.
22Information Update
Removing a Hard Drive
NOTE: Not all operating systems support hot-plug drive installation. See the
documentation supplied with your operating system.
1
Take the hard drive offline and wait until the hard-drive indicator codes
on the drive carrier signal that the drive may be removed safely.
When all indicators are off, the drive is ready for removal.
See your operating system documentation for more information on taking
the hard drive offline.
2
Open the hard-drive carrier handle to release the drive. See Figure 1-4.
3
Slide the hard drive out until it is free of the drive bay.
If you are permanently removing the hard drive, install a blank insert.
Shutdown Procedure for Servicing a Hard Drive
NOTE: This section applies only to situations where the blade must be powered
down to service a hard drive. In many situations, the hard drive can be serviced
while the blade is powered on.
If you need to power off the blade to service a hard drive, wait 30 seconds
after the blade’s power indicator turns off before removing the hard drive.
Otherwise, the hard drive may not be recognized after the hard drive is
reinstalled and the blade is powered on again.
Configuring the Boot Drive
The drive or device from which the system boots is determined by the boot
order specified in the System Setup program. See "Using the System Setup
Program and UEFI Boot Manager" in the Hardware Owner’s Manual.
Removing a Hard Drive From a Hard-Drive Carrier
CAUTION: Always wear a wrist grounding strap when handling equipment
with static-sensitive components.
If you are replacing a drive in the carrier, remove the four screws from the slide
rails on the hard-drive carrier and separate the hard drive from the carrier.
See Figure 1-5.
Information Update23
Installing a Hard Drive In a Drive Carrier
1 Insert the hard drive into the hard-drive carrier with the drive’s
controller board’s connector end of the drive at the back of the carrier.
See Figure 1-5.
2 From the back of the carrier, slide the drive into the carrier until it
contacts the stop tab on the front of the carrier.
3
Align the screw holes on the hard drive with the holes on the hard-drive
carrier. For SATA drives, align the drive mounting holes with the carrier
mounting holes marked
4 Attach the four screws to secure the hard drive to the hard-drive carrier.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the drive or the carrier, do not overtighten
the screws.
SATA
. See Figure 1-5.
24Information Update
Figure 1-5. Removing and Installing a Hard Drive In a Drive Carrier