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Dell PowerEdge M1000e Enclosure Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: BMX01[...]
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Information in t[...]
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Contents Notes, Cautions, and Warnings ...................................................................................................2 1 About Your System...................................................................................................................... 7 System Overview ......................................................[...]
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Updating The iKVM Firmware .......................................................................................................................... 29 Tiering The Avocent iKVM Switch From A Digital KVM Switch ....................................................................... 29 Tiering The Avocent iKVM Switch From An Analog KVM Switch ......[...]
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Dell PowerConnect M6348 1 Gb Ethernet Switch I/O Module ......................................................................... 57 Dell PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch I/O Module ................................................................................. 58 Dell PowerConnect M8024 10 Gb Ethernet Switch I/O Module ........................[...]
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Enclosure Control Panel Assembly ......................................................................................................................... 87 Removing The Control Panel ............................................................................................................................ 87 Installing The Control Panel ........[...]
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1 About Your System System Overview Your system can include up to 16 half-height blades (server modules), eight full-height blades, eight sleeves with quarter-height blades, or a mix of the three blade types. To function as a system, a blade or sleeve is inserted into an enclosure (chassis) that supports power supplies, fan modules, a Chassis Manag[...]
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Figure 2. Blade Numbering – Full Height Blades Figure 3. Blade Numbering – Mixed Full-Height and Half-Height Blades 8[...]
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Figure 4. Blade Numbering – Quarter Height Blades System Control-Panel Features Figure 5. Control-Panel Features 1. USB port (mouse only) 2. USB port (keyboard only) 3. video connector 9[...]
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4. system power button 5. system power indicator Control Panel Features Description System power button Turns the system on and off. Press to turn on the system. Press and hold 10 seconds to turn off the system. NOTE: The system power button controls power to all of the blades and I/O modules in the enclosure. System power indicator Icon Indicators[...]
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Figure 6. LCD Display 1. LCD screen 2. scroll buttons (4) 3. selection ("check") button LCD Module Features The primary function of the LCD module is to provide real-time information on the health and status of the modules in the enclosure. LCD module features include: • A deployment setup wizard that allows you to configure the CMC mod[...]
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Using The LCD Module Menus Key Action Left and right arrows Move between screens. Up or down arrow Move to the previous or next option on a screen. Center button Select and save an item and move to the next screen. Main Menu The Main Menu options include links to the LCD Setup Menu , Server Menu , and Enclosure Menu . LCD Setup Menu You can change [...]
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4. Configure the CMC network settings for your network environment: – Network speed – Duplex mode – Network mode (DHCP or static) – Static IP address, subnet mask, and gateway values (if static mode was selected) – DNS settings 5. If required, configure the iDRAC network settings. For more information about iDRAC, see the iDRAC User’s G[...]
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Figure 8. Back-Panel Module Bay Numbering Power Supply Indicators NOTE: The power supplies must be connected to a Power Distribution Unit (PDU), not directly to an electrical outlet. • The power supplies require a 100 V to 240 V power source. • A 2700 W power supply provides 1350 W input power, if connected to a 110 V AC power source (optional)[...]
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1. DC power output indicator 2. power supply fault indicator 3. AC power indicator The indicators provide the following information: Indicator Description DC power output indicator Icon Description Green indicates that the power supply is operational and providing DC power to the system. Power supply fault indicator Icon Description Amber indicates[...]
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Indicator Description Fan power indicator Solid Green The fan is receiving DC power and working properly. Off The fan has failed. Fan fault indicator Amber The fan is in a fault condition. Avocent iKVM Analog Switch Module (Optional) • Local iKVM access can be remotely disabled on a per blade basis, using the blade’s iDRAC interface (access is [...]
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Figure 11. Avocent iKVM Switch Module 1. status/identification indicator 2. power indicator 3. link indicator CAUTION: Do not connect the ACI port to a LAN device such as a network hub. Doing so may result in equipment damage. 4. Analog Console Interface (ACI) port (for tiering connection only) 5. activity indicator 6. USB connectors (2) for keyboa[...]
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Module Feature Description Link indicator Off The ACI is not connected to the external switch. Green The ACI is connected to the external switch. Activity indicator Off Data is not being sent or received. Amber blinking Data is being sent or received. CMC Module Figure 12. CMC Module Features 1 Ethernet connector Gb1 2 Ethernet connector STK ("[...]
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– Monitors system power requirements and supports the optional Dynamic Power Supply Engagement (DPSE) mode. The DPSE mode improves power efficiency by allowing the CMC to dynamically place power supplies in standby mode, depending on the load and redundancy requirements. – Reports real-time power consumption, which includes logging high and low[...]
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Condition Description CMC reset Chassis management resumes after the CMC reboots or chassis fails over to the standby CMC. CMC failover command issued Chassis management resumes after the chassis fails over to the standby CMC. CMC firmware update Chassis management resumes after the CMC reboots or chassis fails over to the standby CMC. It is recomm[...]
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Figure 13. CMC Daisy-Chaining 1. management network 2. secondary CMC 3. primary CMC System Messages System messages related to the blades in the enclosure may appear on the monitor screen to notify you of a possible problem with a blade. For a detailed listing of these error messages, including possible causes and solutions, see the blade documenta[...]
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• The blade Owner's Manual provides information about the blade features and describes how to troubleshoot the blade and install or replace the blade's components. • The Dell CMC User’s Guide provides information on installing, configuring, and using the CMC. • Dell systems management application documentation provides information[...]
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2 Initial System Configuration Before You Begin CAUTION: The enclosure power supplies must be connected to a Type B or permanently-connected PDU and not directly to an electrical outlet. The power supplies require a 100 V to 120 V or 200 V to 240 V power source. You can select only one AC power input, as the system does not operate at both ranges s[...]
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Configuring The CMC Using The LCD Configuration Wizard When you first boot your system, the screen on the LCD module directs you to configure the CMC network settings. NOTE: The option to configure the enclosure using the LCD configuration wizard is only available until the CMC default password is changed or when the LCD configuration wizard is com[...]
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Once you have established a connection to the CMC, you can complete the initial CMC network configuration. 1. Log in to the CMC. The default user name is root and the default password is calvin . 2. Type getniccfg and press <Enter> to view the current CMC network parameters. 3. Configure the CMC network settings: – To set a static IP addres[...]
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– LDAP user name: <user name> NOTE: This field is case sensitive. 4. In the Password field, type your CMC user password or Active Directory user password. NOTE: This field is case-sensitive. Adding And Managing CMC Users From the Users and User Configuration pages in the web-based interface, you can view information about CMC users, add a n[...]
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6. Under Enable IPMI over LAN , select or clear the check box next to the server to enable or disable IPMI over LAN. 7. Under DHCP Enabled , select or clear the check box next to the server to enable or disable DHCP for iDRAC. 8. If DHCP is disabled, enter the static IP address, netmask, and default gateway for the iDRAC. 9. Click Apply at the bott[...]
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1. Locate the secondary or standby CMC by using the RACADM getsysinfo command, or by using the Chassis Summary page in the web-based interface. Visually, the status indicator is solid blue on the primary or active CMC module and off on the standby or secondary CMC. 2. Update the firmware on the standby CMC first, using the web-based interface or RA[...]
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For complete instructions on how to configure and operate the CMC module, see the latest CMC User's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals . Configuring The Optional iKVM Switch Module Updating The iKVM Firmware NOTE: The iKVM resets and becomes temporarily unavailable after the firmware has been uploaded successfully. 1. Log in to the CMC web-base[...]
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• Dell PowerConnect 180AS, 2160AS (version 1.0.3.2 or later) or Avocent Autoview 2020, 2030 (version 1.6.0.4 or later): Seamless tiering using ACI port and Cat 5 cable • Avocent Autoview 1400, 1500, 2000, 1415, 1515, 2015u: Avocent USB SIP (DSRIQ-USB) required with Cat 5 cable Before connecting the iKVM switch to a supported analog switch, you [...]
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Resynchronizing The Server List At The Remote Client Workstation Once the iKVM module is connected, the blades are displayed in OSCAR. You must re-synchronize the servers on any remote workstation to ensure that the blades are available to any remote users connected to the console switch through the Remote Console Switch software. NOTE: This proced[...]
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FlexAddress The FlexAddress feature allows server modules to replace the factory assigned World Wide Name and Media Access Control (WWN/MAC) network IDs with WWN/MAC IDs provided by the chassis. FlexAddress is delivered on a Secure Digital (SD) card that must be inserted into the CMC to provide the chassis-assigned WWN/MAC IDs. Every server module [...]
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3 Configuring The I/O Modules Network Information You can configure your I/O switch modules using: • CMC web-based interface. NOTE: The default IP address for the CMC is 192.168.0.120. • CMC CLI using serial console redirection. • Direct access to the I/O module serial port (if supported). • I/O module default IP address (if supported). I/O[...]
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Fabric B Fabric B is a 1 to 40 Gb/sec redundant fabric, supporting I/O module slots B1 and B2. Fabric B currently supports 1 Gb or 10 Gb Ethernet, DDR/QDR Infiniband, and 4 Gbps or 8 Gbps fibre channel modules. Additional fabric types may be supported in the future. NOTE: Fabric B supports up to 16 Gbps fibre channel, Infiniband FDR (14 Gbps standa[...]
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IOM Slot A1 IOM Slot A2 NIC3 and NIC4 (Enabled/ Disabled) Port Auto-Disablement Dual Port Dual Port Disabled Active Dual Port Quad or Greater Port Enabled Inactive Quad or Greater Port Empty Enabled Inactive Quad or Greater Port Dual Port Enabled Inactive Quad or Greater Port Quad or Greater Port Enabled Inactive Mezzanine Cards PowerEdge M610x Onl[...]
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Table 2. Supported I/O Module Configurations Fabric A Fabric B Mezzanine Card Fabric C Mezzanine Card I/O Bay A1, A2 I/O Bay B1, B2 I/O Bay C1, C2 Standard Integrated LOM None None Ethernet switch module or pass- through module None None Standard Integrated LOM Ethernet mezzanine card None Ethernet switch module or pass- through module Ethernet swi[...]
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Fabric A Fabric B Mezzanine Card Fabric C Mezzanine Card I/O Bay A1, A2 I/O Bay B1, B2 I/O Bay C1, C2 or pass- through module Standard Integrated LOM Infiniband mezzanine card Ethernet mezzanine card Ethernet switch module or pass- through module Infiniband switch module Ethernet switch module or pass-through module Standard Integrated LOM Fibre ch[...]
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• Mezzanine card 1, connection 1 connects to I/O module C1, port n . Mezzanine card 1, connection 2 connects to I/O module C2, port n . • Mezzanine card 2, connection 1 connects to I/O module B1, port n . Mezzanine card 2, connection 2 connects to I/O module B2 port n . • Mezzanine card 3, connection 1 connects to I/O module C1, port n+8 . Me[...]
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Figure 14. Example of PowerEdge M610x Port Mapping – Blade 2 Table 4. I/O Module Port Assignments - Full-Height Blades (not applicable for PowerEdge M610x) Blade 1 I/O Module B1 C1 C2 B2 Mezz1_Fab_C Port 1 Port 1 Mezz2_Fab_B Port 1 Port 1 Mezz3_Fab_C Port 9 Port 9 Mezz4_Fab_B Port 9 Port 9 Blade 2 I/O Module B1 C1 C2 B2 Mezz1_Fab_C Port 2 Port 2 [...]
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Blade 2 I/O Module B1 C1 C2 B2 Mezz3_Fab_C Port 10 Port 10 Mezz4_Fab_B Port 10 Port 10 Blade 3 I/O Module B1 C1 C2 B2 Mezz1_Fab_C Port 3 Port 3 Mezz2_Fab_B Port 3 Port 3 Mezz3_Fab_C Port 11 Port 11 Mezz4_Fab_B Port 11 Port 11 Blade 4 I/O Module B1 C1 C2 B2 Mezz1_Fab_C Port 4 Port 4 Mezz2_Fab_B Port 4 Port 4 Mezz3_Fab_C Port 12 Port 12 Mezz4_Fab_B P[...]
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Blade 7 I/O Module B1 C1 C2 B2 Mezz3_Fab_C Port 15 Port 15 Mezz4_Fab_B Port 15 Port 15 Blade 8 I/O Module B1 C1 C2 B2 Mezz1_Fab_C Port 8 Port 8 Mezz2_Fab_B Port 8 Port 8 Mezz3_Fab_C Port 16 Port 16 Mezz4_Fab_B Port 16 Port 16 The following figure shows the port connections for a full-height blade in bay 3 with four mezzanine cards. Figure 15. Examp[...]
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Quad-Port Mezzanine Cards The following table illustrates the I/O module port mapping for full-height blades with quad-port mezzanine cards. NOTE: For a detailed mapping of each PowerEdge system, see Quadport Capable Hardware for the M1000e Modular Chassis at support.dell.com/manuals . Table 5. Example of I/O Module Port Assignments - PowerEdge M61[...]
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Blade n and Blade (n + 8) NOTE: n denotes a variable value from 1 to 8. I/O Module B1 C1 C2 B2 Mezz_FAB_C_Blade n +8_Port4 Port (n+24) NOTE: Even though PowerEdge M610x is a full blade system, only two mezzanine card slots (MEZZ1_Fab_C1 and MEZZ2_FAB_B1) in the expansion bay are available for use. The other two slots on the system board (MEZZ1_FAB_[...]
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• Integrated LOM2 connection 2 connects to I/O module A2, port 21. Dual-Port Mezzanine Cards For a half-height blade in bay n : • The integrated NIC connects to I/O module A1, port n and I/O module A2, port n . • Mezzanine card B connects to I/O module B1, port n and I/O module B2, port n . • Mezzanine card C connects to I/O module C1, port[...]
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Figure 16. Example of Half-Height Blade 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 Quadport Capable Hardware Fo[...]
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Blade n I/O Module Mezz_FAB_B_Blade n_Port1 Port n Mezz_FAB_B_Blade n_Port2 Port n Mezz_FAB_B_Blade n_Port3 Port (n+16) Mezz_FAB_B_Blade n_Port4 Port (n+16) Mezz_FAB_C_Blade n_Port1 Port n Mezz_FAB_C_Blade n_Port2 Port n Mezz_FAB_C_Blade n_Port3 Port (n+16) Mezz_FAB_C_Blade n_Port4 Port (n+16) I/O Module Port Mapping—Quarter-Height Blades NOTE: U[...]
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Dual-Port Mezzanine Cards Each mezzanine card has two port connections. For a sleeve in enclosure slot n : • Blade a mezzanine card — connection 1 connects to I/O module C1, port n , and connection 2 connects to I/O module C2, port n . • Blade b mezzanine card — connection 1 connects to I/O module B1, port n , and connection 2 connects to I[...]
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Figure 17. Example of Port Mapping of a Sleeve With Four Quarter-Height Blades (Enclosure Slot 3) Table 9. I/O Module Port Assignments - Sleeves With Four Quarter-Height Blades Sleeve 1 I/O Module B1 C1 C2 B2 MEZZ connector Blade a Port 1 Port 1 MEZZ connector Blade b Port 1 Port 1 MEZZ connector Blade c Port 9 Port 9 MEZZ connector Blade d Port 9 [...]
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Sleeve 2 I/O Module B1 C1 C2 B2 MEZZ connector Blade a Port 2 Port 2 MEZZ connector Blade b Port 2 Port 2 MEZZ connector Blade c Port 10 Port 10 MEZZ connector Blade d Port 10 Port 10 Sleeve 3 I/O Module B1 C1 C2 B2 MEZZ connector Blade a Port 3 Port 3 MEZZ connector Blade b Port 3 Port 3 MEZZ connector Blade c Port 11 Port 11 MEZZ connector Blade [...]
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Sleeve 7 I/O Module B1 C1 C2 B2 MEZZ connector Blade a Port 7 Port 7 MEZZ connector Blade b Port 7 Port 7 MEZZ connector Blade c Port 15 Port 15 MEZZ connector Blade d Port 15 Port 15 Sleeve 8 I/O Module B1 C1 C2 B2 MEZZ connector Blade a Port 8 Port 8 MEZZ connector Blade b Port 8 Port 8 MEZZ connector Blade c Port 16 Port 16 MEZZ connector Blade [...]
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I/O Modules—Switches Configuring A Switch Module Network Ethernet Port Using The Web-Based Interface You can use the CMC web-based interface to configure an I/O module’s Ethernet port. NOTE: Use this procedure to configure the switch’s out-of-band Ethernet port. The switch’s in-band management IP address is configured through the switch’s[...]
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Figure 18. Mellanox M4001F/M4001Q Infiniband Switch Module 1. Infiniband QSFP ports (16) 2. LED status/module status indicators 3. serial port (RJ-45 connector) 4. module status indicator 5. power indicator Dell PowerConnect KR 8024-k Switch The PowerConnect KR M8024-k switch provides 16 internal 10 GbE ports, four external 10 GbE SFP+ ports, and o[...]
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Figure 19. Dell PowerConnect KR 8024-k Switch 1. SFP+ ports (4) 2. console management connector 3. status/identification indicator 4. power indicator 5. expansion slot Dell PowerConnect M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network Switch The Dell PowerConnect M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network switch module supports FCoE protocols and allows fibre channel traffic [...]
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Figure 20. Dell PowerConnect M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network Switch 1. LED status indicators (12) 2. serial port (RJ-45 connector) 3. module status indicator 4. power indicator 5. diagnostic status indicator 6. 8 Gb fibre channel ports (ports 25–27 and port 0) 7. 10 GbE ports (ports 17–24) Mellanox M2401G DDR Infiniband Switch I/O Module The Me[...]
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Figure 21. Mellanox M2401G DDR Infiniband Switch Module 1. Infiniband ports (8) 2. port link status indicators (8) 3. port activity indicators (8) 4. module diagnostic power indicator 5. module status indicator Mellanox M3601Q QDR Infiniband Switch I/O Module The Mellanox M3601Q QDR Infiniband switch I/O module includes 32 4x QDR Infiniband ports. [...]
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Figure 22. Mellanox M3601Q QDR Infiniband Switch I/O Module 1. Infiniband ports (16) 2. port link status indicators (16) 3. port activity indicators (16) 4. module diagnostic power indicator 5. module status indicator Cisco Catalyst Ethernet Switch I/O Modules Your system supports three Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch (CBS) versions: • The Cisco 3130[...]
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Figure 23. Cisco Catalyst Ethernet Switch Module Features 1. Stackwise Plus connectors (not enabled in CBS 3032) 2. 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet connectors (4) 3. option bays (2) 4. Cisco status indicators 5. mode button 6. console port for switch management 7. power indicator 8. status/identification indicator Dell PowerConnect M6348 1 Gb Ethernet Swit[...]
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Figure 24. PowerConnect M6348 1 Gb Ethernet Switch I/O Module Features 1. standard 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet connectors (16) 2. SFP+ connectors (2) 3. CX4 stacking connectors (2) 4. console management connector 5. power indicator 6. status/identification indicator Dell PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch I/O Module The PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet swit[...]
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Figure 25. PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch I/O Module 1. optional modules (2) (dual 10 Gb Ethernet uplink module shown) 2. standard 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet connectors (4) 3. serial connector (USB type-A form factor) 4. power indicator 5. status/identification indicator Dell PowerConnect M8024 10 Gb Ethernet Switch I/O Module The PowerConnect M80[...]
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Figure 26. PowerConnect M8024 10 Gb Ethernet Switch I/O Module 1. optional module with four SFP+ ports 2. optional module with three CX4 ports 3. serial connector for optional USB type-A form-factor cable 4. power indicator 5. status/identification indicator Dell 8/4 Gbps FC SAN Module The Dell 8/4 Gbps FC SAN module includes 24 total autosensing f[...]
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Figure 27. Dell 8/4 Gbps FC SAN Module 1. fibre channel ports (8) 2. fibre channel port status indicators (8) 3. fibre channel port speed indicators (8) 4. serial port (RJ-45 connector) 5. module status indicator 6. power indicator 7. status/identification indicator I/O Modules—Pass-Through Dell 4 Gbps Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module The 4 Gbps[...]
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Figure 28. 4 Gbps Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module 1. SFP fibre channel connectors (16) 2. fibre channel green/amber indicators (two per port) 3. power indicator 4. status/identification indicator The following are the fibre channel pass-through indicators: Power Indicator Off: Power to the module is off Green: Module has power Status/Identificati[...]
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Slow green blinking, slow amber blinking: Offline for firmware download Fibre Channel Port LEDs with Qlogic Mezzanine Card Installed Green off, amber off: Power off Green off, amber on: Online, 1 Gb or 2 Gb link Green on, amber off: Online, 4 Gb link Green off, amber flashing: I/O activity, 1 Gb or 2 Gb Green flashing, amber off: I/O activity, 4 Gb[...]
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4. power indicator Dell 10 Gb Ethernet Pass-Through Module II The Dell 10 Gb Ethernet pass-through module II supports 10 Gb connections and provides a direct connection between the optional internal Ethernet mezzanine card in the blade and an external Ethernet device. The Ethernet pass-through modules are hot-swappable and may be installed in Fabri[...]
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Figure 31. 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet Pass-Through I/O Module 1. activity indicators (16) 2. link indicators (16) 3. RJ-45 Ethernet connectors (16) 4. power indicator 5. status/identification indicator NOTE: Connectors on the Ethernet pass-through module correspond directly to the blade number. For example, blade 5 is connected to port 5 on the Ethern[...]
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Figure 32. Brocade M4424 SAN I/O Module 1. fibre channel ports (8) 2. fibre channel port status indicators (8) 3. fibre channel port speed indicators (8) 4. serial port (RJ-45 connector) 5. module status indicator 6. power indicator 7. status/identification indicator The following are the I/O module indicators: Fibre channel port status indicator I[...]
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Fibre channel port speed indicator Indicator Status Off 1 Gb link established Green on 2 Gb link established Amber on 4 Gb link established Module status indicator Indicator Status Off Module is off or enclosure power is off Green on All ports are ready for use Amber on Module is being reset, or ports are offline Green/amber blinking Diagnostic mes[...]
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Figure 33. Brocade M5424 FC8 I/O Module 1. fibre channel ports (8) 2. fibre channel port status indicators (8) 3. fibre channel port speed indicators (8) 4. serial port (RJ-45 connector) 5. module status indicator 6. status/identification indicator 7. power indicator The following are the I/O module indicators: Fibre channel port status indicator I[...]
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Fibre channel port speed indicator Indicator Status Off 2 Gb link established Green on 4 Gb link established Amber on 8 Gb link established Module status indicator Indicator Status Off Module is off or enclosure power is off Green on All ports are ready for use Amber on Module is booting, being reset, or ports are offline Green/amber blinking Diagn[...]
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4 Installing Enclosure Components NOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the enclosure must be populated at all times with either a module or with a blank. Recommended Tools You may need the following items to perform the procedures in this section: • #1 and #2 Phillips screwdrivers • T8, T10, T15, and T20 Torx drivers • Wr[...]
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Figure 34. Removing and Installing a Half-Height Blade 1. blade handle 2. release button 3. blade 4. guide rail on enclosure 5. guide rail on blade (or blade blank) Figure 35. Removing and Installing a Full-Height Blade 1. blade handle 72[...]
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2. release button 3. blade 4. guide rail on enclosure 5. guide rail on blade (or blade blank) Installing A Blade 1. If you are installing a new blade, remove the plastic cover from the I/O connector(s) and save for future use. 2. Orient the blade so that the blade handle is on the left side of the blade. CAUTION: If you are installing a full-height[...]
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Figure 36. Removing and Installing a Sleeve 1. sleeve handle cover 2. sleeve handle 3. sleeve/blade slot 4. guide rail on sleeve 5. guide rail on enclosure 6. sleeve Installing The Sleeve 1. Remove the I/O connector covers from the I/O connectors on the sleeve and save for future use. 2. Remove the cover from the sleeve handle. NOTE: To ensure opti[...]
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NOTE: A 2700 W power supply module requires 110 V to 240 V input from an AC power source. If a power supply module is plugged into a 110 V electrical outlet, the power supply operates at 1350 W, if you select the Allow 110 VAC Operation check box in the CMC Power Configuration screen. NOTE: The power supply modules have internal fans that provide t[...]
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Figure 37. Power Cable Retention Clip 1. power supply 2. retention clip tether 3. notch in power supply handle 4. retention clip 5. power cable 76[...]
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Figure 38. Removing and Installing a Power Supply Module 1. power supply 2. handle 3. release button Installing a Power Supply Module CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or teleph[...]
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Removing A Fan Module WARNING: Do not operate the system without the cooling fans. CAUTION: Exercise care while handling the fan module to prevent damage to the connector on the fan module. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your produ[...]
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CMC Module Removing A CMC Module CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered b[...]
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3. Slide the module into the enclosure until the handle contacts the enclosure. 4. To fully seat the module, close the handle until the release latch snaps into place. 5. Reconnect the cables that were attached to the module. CMC Module SD Card The SD card slot on the CMC module supports an optional WWN/MAC feature that allows slot-based WWN/MACs f[...]
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iKVM Module Removing An iKVM Module CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covere[...]
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3. Slide the module into the enclosure until the handle contacts the enclosure. 4. To fully seat the module, close the handle until the release latch snaps into place. 5. If applicable, connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the module. I/O Modules CAUTION: If you remove an I/O module, you must either replace it with another I/O module or with[...]
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Installing An I/O Module CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your w[...]
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Figure 44. Removing and Installing the Bezel 1. bezel 2. enclosure 3. Torx T20 screws (6) 4. Torx T8 screws (2) Installing The Enclosure Bezel CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online [...]
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1. Press the enclosure power switch to turn off the system. CAUTION: To avoid damaging the modules, you must remove all the modules installed in the enclosure before removing the front module cage assembly and midplane. NOTE: If you remove the chassis from the rack, you must remove all modules before moving the chassis. Do not use the LCD display a[...]
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Figure 46. Removing and Installing the Midplane 1. front module cage assembly 2. midplane 3. Torx T15 screws (4) Installing The Midplane And Front Module Cage Assembly CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or a[...]
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Enclosure Control Panel Assembly Removing The Control Panel CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authoriz[...]
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Installing The Control Panel CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by yo[...]
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Figure 48. Removing and Installing the LCD Module 1. cable cover 2. LCD module 3. ribbon cable 4. hinges (2) 5. Torx T8 screws (2) Installing The LCD Module CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed [...]
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5 Troubleshooting The Enclosure NOTE: For troubleshooting information on the blades in your enclosure, see the blade documentation at support.dell.com/manuals . Safety First—For You and Your System CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in [...]
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Troubleshooting A Wet Enclosure CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by[...]
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NOTE: After installing a new power supply, allow several seconds for the system to recognize the power supply and determine whether it is working properly. The power supply DC power indicator turns green if the power supply is functioning properly. 3. If none of the power supplies show a fault LED and the blades do not power on, check the LCD displ[...]
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3. Using the "17th blade" feature of the CMC, use the Connect Switch-X command to verify that the switch is fully booted, and verify the switch’s firmware revision and IP address. 4. Verify that the switch module has a valid IP address for the subnet. Verify using the ICMP ping command. 5. Check the network connector indicators on the n[...]
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6 Technical Specifications Enclosure Specifications Power Supply Module AC/DC power supply (per power supply) Wattage 2700 W Connector IEC C20 Heat dissipation 1205 BTU/hr (maximum) Maximum inrush current Under typical line conditions and over the entire system ambient operating range, the inrush current may reach 55 A per power supply for 10 ms or[...]
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Enclosure Control Panel Externally accessible connectors USB Two 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant connectors for keyboard and mouse support Video 15-pin VGA LCD panel features Four cursor control keys, one select key, LCD screen I/O Module Specifications PowerConnect M8024 10 Gb Ethernet Switch Module Externally accessible connectors Serial 4-pin, USB 2.0 [...]
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Mellanox M4001F/M4001Q Infiniband Switch I/O Module Externally accessible connectors Infiniband ports Sixteen QSFP connectors Mellanox Infiniband Switch Module Externally accessible connectors Infiniband ports Eight Infiniband uplink ports Gb Ethernet Pass-Through Module Externally accessible connectors Ethernet Sixteen RJ-45 ports. Pass-through po[...]
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Environmental NOTE: Outside the standard operating temperature (10 °C to 35 °C), the system can operate down to –5 °C or up to 45 °C for a maximum of 1% of its annual operating hours. For temperatures between 40 °C and 45 °C, de-rate maximum allowable dry bulb temperature by 1 °C per 125 m above 950 m (1 °F per 228 ft). Expanded Operating[...]
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7 Getting Help Contacting Dell NOTE: If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be availabl[...]