Dell POWEREDGE M1000E manual

Dell PowerEdge M1000e Sy stems Configuration Guide book.book Page 1 Wednesd ay, March 9, 2011 3:11 PM[...]

Notes, Cautions, and W arnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer . CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followe d. WA RN I NG : A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury , or death. ___________ _________[...]

Contents 3 Contents 1 About Y our Sy stem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Sy stem Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 LCD Module Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Back-Panel Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

4 Contents Setting the First Boot Device for Servers . . . . . 34 Configuring and Managing Power . . . . . . . . . 35 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 . . . . .[...]

Contents 5 Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband Switch I/O Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Cisco Cataly st Ethernet Switch I/O Modules . . . 61 PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch I/O Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 PowerConnect M6348 1 Gb Ethernet Switch I/O Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 PowerConnect M80[...]

6 Contents book.book Page 6 Wednesd ay, March 9, 2011 3:11 PM[...]

About Y our Sy s tem 7 1 About Y our Sy stem Sy stem Overview Y our system can include up to 16 half - height blades (s er ver modules), eight full-height blades , or a mixture of the two blade types (see F igure 1-1, F igure 1-2, and F igure 1-3). T o function as a system, a blade is inserted into a Dell P owerEdge M1000e enclosure (chassi s) that[...]

8 About Y our Sy stem Figure 1-1. Blade Numbering—Half-Height Blades 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 91 0 1 1 1 2 1 31 4 1 5 1 6 book.book Page 8 Wednesd ay, March 9, 2011 3:11 PM[...]

About Y our Sy s tem 9 Figure 1-2. Blade Numbering—Full Height Blades Figure 1-3. Blade Numbering—Mixed Full-Height and Half-Height Blades 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 13 14 15 16 book.book Page 9 Wednesd ay, March 9, 2011 3:11 PM[...]

10 About Y our Sy stem F igure 1-4 shows the control panel feat ur es on the M1000e enclosure panel. Figure 1-4. Control Panel Features 1 USB port (mouse only) 2 USB port (keyboar d only) 3 video connecto r 4 sy stem power button 5 sy stem power indicator NOTE: The USB and video ports are functional only if an optional iKVM module is installed. 1 2[...]

About Y our Sy s tem 11 LCD Module The LCD module provides an initial configuration/deployment wizar d, as well as access to infrastructur e and blade information, and error reporting. See F igure 1-5. Figure 1-5. LCD Module 1 LCD screen 2 scroll buttons (4) 3 selection ("check") button 1 2 3 book.book Page 11 Wednes day, March 9, 2011 3:[...]

12 About Y our Sy stem LCD Modu le Menus Main Menu The Main Menu opti ons include links to th e LCD Setup Menu, Server Menu , and Encl osure Menu . LCD Setup Menu Y ou can change the default language and start-up scr een for the LCD menu screens using this me nu. Server Menu Fr o m t h e Server Menu dialog box, you can high light each blade in the [...]

About Y our Sy s tem 13 Enclosure Menu The Enclosure Menu includes options for Module Status , Enclosure Status , and Network Summary . •I n t h e Module Status dialog box, you can high li ght each component in the enclosure and view its status. – A module that is powered off or booting is designated by a gray rectangle. An active module is ind[...]

14 About Y our Sy stem Back-Panel Features The back panel of th e M100 0e enclosure supports six I/O modules, one or two CMC modules, an optional i KVM modu le, nine fan modules, and six power supply modules. F igure 1-6 shows a fully configured enclosur e. Figure 1-6. Back Panel Features 1 fan modules (9) 2 primary CMC module 3 I/O modules (6) 4 o[...]

About Y our Sy s tem 15 Blades Figure 1-7. Front Panel Features—PowerEdge M910 1 blade-handle release button 2 hard drives (2) 3 blade status/identif ica tion indicator 4 USB connectors (3) 5 blade power button 6 blade power indicator 1 2 4 6 3 5 book.book Page 15 Wednes day, March 9, 2011 3:1 1 PM[...]

16 About Y our Sy stem Figure 1-8. Front Panel Features—PowerEdge M905 and M805 1 blade handle release button 2 hard drives (2) 3 blade status/identification indicator 4 USB connectors (3) 5 blade power button 6 blade power indicator 1 2 4 6 3 5 book.book Page 16 Wednes day, March 9, 2011 3:1 1 PM[...]

About Y our Sy s tem 17 Figure 1-9. Front Panel Features—PowerEdge M710HD 1 blade power indicator 2 blade handle rele ase button 3 hard drives (2) 4 blade stat us/id entification indicator 5 USB connectors (2) 6 blade p ower button 2 3 1 6 5 4 book.book Page 17 Wednes day, March 9, 2011 3:1 1 PM[...]

18 About Y our Sy stem Figure 1-10. Front Panel Features—PowerEdge M710 1 blade handle release button 2 hard drives (4) 3 USB connectors (3) 4 blade stat us/identification indicator 5 blade power button 6 blade power indicator 1 2 4 6 3 5 book.book Page 18 Wednes day, March 9, 2011 3:1 1 PM[...]

About Y our Sy s tem 19 Figure 1-11. Front Panel Features—PowerEdge M610x 1 blade handle release button 2 hard drives (2) 3 expansion-card filler -bracket retention latch with captive screw 4 expansion-card slots (2) 5 blade status/identif ica tion indicator 6 USB connectors (2) 7 blade power button 8 blade power indicator 1 2 7 5 8 6 3 4 book.bo[...]

20 About Y our Sy stem Figure 1-12. Front Panel Features—PowerEdge M610 1 blade handle release button 2 hard drives (2) 3 blade status/identification indicator 4 USB connectors (2) 5 blade power button 6 blade power indicator 1 2 4 3 6 5 book.book Page 20 Wednes day, March 9, 2011 3:1 1 PM[...]

About Y our Sy s tem 21 Figure 1-13. Front Panel Features—PowerEdge M600 and M605 1 blade handle release button 2 hard drives (2) 3 blade status/identif ica tion indicator 4 USB connectors (2) 5 blade power button 6 blade power indicator 1 2 4 5 6 3 book.book Page 21 Wednes day, March 9, 2011 3:1 1 PM[...]

22 About Y our Sy stem CMC Module Figure 1-14. CMC Module Features The CMC provid es multiple system s management functions for your modular server , including the M 1000e enclosure’s network and security settings, I/O module and iDR A C network settings, and power redundancy and power ceiling sett ings. 1 Ethernet connector Gb1 2 Ethernet connec[...]

About Y our Sy s tem 23 CMC Daisy Chain ing (Enclosure Stacki ng) CMC daisy chaining can be utilized to minimize the number of network connections requir ed for chassis (enclosur e) management, such that only one or two network connections (depending on whether or not r edundant CMCs are installed) ar e needed for up to four M1000e enclosures. Cabl[...]

24 About Y our Sy stem Figure 1-15. CMC Daisy Chaining—En closure With Redundant CMC Modules 1 management network segment 2 CMC1—cable from con nector Gb1 to network 3 CMC2—cable from connector Gb1 to network 1 3 2 book.book Page 24 Wednes day, March 9, 2011 3:1 1 PM[...]

About Y our Sy s tem 25 iKVM Switch Module The optional A vocent iKVM ana log switch module provides conn ections for a k eyboard, vide o (monitor), and mouse. It includes the fol lowing: • L ocal iKVM access can be remotely disabled on a per blade bas is, using the blade’s iDR AC interface (access is e nabled by default). NOTE: By default (ena[...]

26 About Y our Sy stem F i gure 1-16 shows the external features of the iKVM module. Figure 1-16. Avocent iKVM Switch Module CAUTION: Do not connect the ACI port to a LA N d evice such as a network hub. Doing so may damage the equipment. 1 identification indic a tor 2 status indicator 3 ACI port for tiering connection only 4 USB connectors (2) for [...]

Initial Sy stem Configuration 27 2 Initial Sy stem Configuration Before Y o u Begin Power Requirements CAUTION: The enclosure po wer supplies must be connected to a T ype B or permanently-connected PDU and not dire ctly to an electrical outlet. The power supplies require a 100–120 V or 200–24 0 V power sou rce. Y ou can select only one AC power[...]

28 Initial Sy stem Configuration 5 Configure the CMC network settings. The LCD Configuration W izard allows you to quickly configure the CMC and iDR AC management interfaces and manage the enclosure r emotely . See "Configuring the CMC Networ k Settings Using the LCD Configuration W izar d" on page 28. Y ou can also us e a management stat[...]

Initial Sy stem Configuration 29 NOTE: The option to configure the enclosure using the LCD Configuration Wizard is only available until the CMC defaul t password is changed or when the LCD Configuration Wizard is complete. Therea fter , use the RACADM CLI or the web- based GUI to change the CMC settings (see "Configuring the CMC Network Settin[...]

30 Initial Sy stem Configuration 5 Review the settings on the Network Summary scr een. – If the settings are correct, pr ess the center button to close the configuration wizar d and return to the Main Menu . – If the settings ar e not correct, use the left arrow key to r eturn to the screen for that setting and correct it. The Network Summary s[...]

Initial Sy stem Configuration 31 3 Configure the CMC network settings: – T o set a static IP address , type setniccfg -s <IP address><network mask><gateway> and press <Enter>. Use the appropriate settings for your network. – T o configure the CMC to obta in an IP addr ess us ing DHCP , type setniccfg -d and press <Ent[...]

32 Initial Sy stem Configuration NOTE: The default CMC user name is root , and the password is calvin . The root account is the default adm inistrative account that sh ips with the CMC. For added security , you should change the default password of the root account during initial setup. NOTE: The CMC does not support extended ASCII char acters, suc[...]

Initial Sy stem Configuration 33 1 Log in to the W eb-based interface. S ee "L ogging in to the CMC Using the W eb-Based Interface" on page 31. 2 Select Chassis in the system tr ee. 3 Click the Network/Security tab, and then click the Users sub-tab . The Users page appears, listing each user ’s user ID , login state, user name, and CMC [...]

34 Initial Sy stem Configuration 2 Click the plus (+) symbol next to Chassis in the left column, then click Servers . 3 Click Setup  Deploy . 4 Select the protocol for the iDRA C setting (IPv4 and/or IPv6). 5 Enable the LAN for the iDRA C on the server by selecting the check box next to the server be neath the Enable Lan heading. 6 E n a b le o [...]

Initial Sy stem Configuration 35 Configur ing and Managing Power Y ou can use the W eb-based and R ACA DM interf aces to manage and configure power controls on the CM C, as outlined in the following sections. F or detailed information on t he vari ous power manageme nt options, see "P ower Management" in the CMC User ’s Guide. Configuri[...]

36 Initial Sy stem Configuration 1 L ocate the secondary or standby CMC by using the RA CADM getsysinfo command, or by u sing the Chassis Summary page in the W eb-based interface . Visually , the sta tus indicator is solid blue on th e primary or active CMC module and off on th e standby or secondary CMC (see F igur e 1-14). 2 Update the firmware o[...]

Initial Sy stem Configuration 37 Updating the CMC Firmware Using the Web-Based Interface 1 Log in to the W eb-based interface. S ee "L ogging in to the CMC Using the W eb-Based Interface" on page 31. 2 Click Chassis in the system tree . 3 Click the Update tab. The Updatable Components page is displayed. 4 On the Updatable Components page,[...]

38 Initial Sy stem Configuration Configuring the Optional iKVM Switch Module Enabling iKVM Access to the Dell CMC Console Enabling access to the CMC allows yo u to access the CMC dir ectly and securel y through the iKVM’s CMC Co nsole option. T o enable the CMC Console using the W eb-based interface: 1 L og in to the CMC W eb-based interface. 2 S[...]

Initial Sy stem Configuration 39 T iering the A vocent iKVM Switch From a n Analog KVM Switch The A vocent iKVM switch can be tiered from analog KVM switches such as the Dell 2160AS and 180AS, as well as many Avocent analog K VM switches. Many switches may be tier ed without the need for a Server Interface P od (SIP) (see T able 2-1). Before connec[...]

40 Initial Sy stem Configuration 4 Click OK to exit OSCAR. 5 P ress <P rint Screen> to verify that th e settings have taken effect. The slot number of the blade to which the iKVM switch is now attached should be expanded to display each of the slot locations of the blades in the system. F or instance, if the iKVM switch is a ttached to slot 1[...]

Initial Sy stem Configuration 41 T o tier the iKVM module from a Dell 2161DS, 180AS, or 2160AS console switch: • If the switch does not require a SIP to connect to the iKVM (see Ta b l e 2 - 2 ) , connect a Cat5 (or newer) cable to the RJ-45 A CI port on the iKVM module. See F igur e 1-16. Connect the other end of this cable to the ARI port on th[...]

42 Initial Sy stem Configuration T o access the Main dialog box: P ress <P rint Screen> to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box is displayed . or If a passwo rd has been assig ned, the P a ssword dialog box is displayed . T ype your password and click OK . The Main dial og box is displayed . Resynchronizing the Server List at the R[...]

Initial Sy stem Configuration 43 6 Select the type of switch connected to the appliance from the drop-down list. If the type you are looking for is not available, you can add it b y clicking Add . 7 Click Next . The completion dial og box is displayed. 8 Click Fi n i s h to e xit. 9 Start up the analog switch and the system. FlexAddress The Fle xAd[...]

44 Initial Sy stem Configuration F or example:(starting_mac)00188B FFDCF A + 0x CF = (ending_mac)00188BFFD DC9 NOTE: Y ou must lock the SD card prior to inserting in the USB "Memory Card Reader" to prevent accidently m odifying any of the contents. Y ou must unlock the SD card before inserting into the CMC. FlexAddres s Plus The FlexAddr [...]

Initial Sy stem Configuration 45 NOTE: Components not appearing in the above t able re quire no updates to enable the FlexAddress feature. Activating FlexAddress Plus Fle xAddress Plus is deliver ed on the FlexAddr ess Plus Secure Digital (SD) card along with the FlexAddr ess featur e. NOTE: The SD card labeled FlexAddress only contains FlexAddress[...]

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Configuring the I/O Modules 47 3 Configuring the I/O Modules Overview The M1000e enclosure supports three layers of I/O fabric. Each layer may contain Ethern et, Infiniband, an d F ib r e Channel modules. Addition al fabrics may be supported in the future. Y ou can install up to s ix hot-swappable I/O modules in the enclosure, including F ibre Chan[...]

48 Configuring the I/O Modules Fabric A F abric A is a redundant Gb Ethernet fa bric, supporting I/ O module slot s A1 and A2. The integrated Ethernet co ntrollers in each blade dictate F abric A as an Ethernet-only fabric. NOTE: Fabric A supports KR (1 0 Gbps standard) if the midplane version in the enclosure is 1.1 or later . T o identify the mid[...]

Configuring the I/O Modules 49 F or more information about I/O module installa tion guidelines, see your Hardwar e Owner ’s Manual . Identifying Midplane V ersion The version of the midplane installed in the enclos ur e is displayed in the Midplane Revision field under the Summary tab of the CMC web-based interface. Y ou can also view the icons a[...]

50 Configuring the I/O Modules Figure 3-2. Identifying Midplane V ersion 1.1 1 midplane identification labels (2) 1 book.book Page 50 Wednes day, March 9, 2011 3:1 1 PM[...]

Configuring the I/O Modules 51 Figure 3-3. Identifying Midplane V ersion 1.0 1 midplane identification labels (2) 1 book.book Page 51 Wednes day, March 9, 2011 3:1 1 PM[...]

52 Configuring the I/O Modules Before Y o u Begin Network Information Y ou can configure your I/O switch modules us ing: • The CMC (see " Configuring a Switch Modu le Network Ethernet P ort Using the W eb-Based Interface" on page 52). NOTE: The default IP address for the CMC is 192.168.0.120. • The CMC CLI us ing serial console redir [...]

Configuring the I/O Modules 53 3 Select the Setup tab. The Configuring I/O Modules Network Settings page is displayed. 4 Configure the switch for integration into your network. – Select DHCP Mode Enabled if your network uses a DHCP server to assign IP addresses. – If your network uses static IP addressing, enter an IP addr ess, subnet mask and [...]

54 Configuring the I/O Modules Figure 3-4. Dell Powe rConnect-KR 8024 -k Switch 1 SFP+ ports (4) 2 console management connector 3 status/identification indicator 4 power indicator 5 expansion slot 1 2 3 4 5 book.book Page 54 Wednes day, March 9, 2011 3:1 1 PM[...]

Configuring the I/O Modules 55 Dell M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network Switch The Dell M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network switch module supports FCoE protocols and allows F ibre Channel traffi c to travel over 10 Gbps Enhanced Ethernet (DCB) networks. Th is module consists of: • F our 8 Gbps e xternal au tosensing F ibr e Channel ports. • Eight 10 Gb[...]

56 Configuring the I/O Modules Figure 3-5. Dell M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network Switch 1 LED status indicators (12) 2 serial port (RJ- 45 connector) 3 module status indicator 4 status indicator 5 power indicator 6 8 Gb Fibre Channel ports (ports 25–27 and port 0) 7 10 GbEE p orts (ports 17–24) 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 book.book Page 56 Wednes day, March 9[...]

Configuring the I/O Modules 57 Mellanox M2401G DDR Infiniband Switch I/O Module The Mellanox M2401G Infiniband switch I/O module includes 24 4x DDR Infiniband ports. Eight ports are e xternal uplink ports, while 16 internal por ts provide connectivity to the blades in the enclosur e. Figure 3-6. Mellanox M2401G Infiniband Switch Module 1 Infiniband[...]

58 Configuring the I/O Modules Mellanox M3601Q QDR Infini band Switch I/O Module The Mellanox M36 01 Infiniband swit ch I/O module includes 32 4x QDR Infiniband ports. Of these, 16 ports are e xternal uplink ports, while 16 internal ports provide connectivity to the blades in th e enclosure. This module occupies two I/O module sl ot s. By default, [...]

Configuring the I/O Modules 59 Figure 3-7. Mellanox M3601Q Infiniband Switch Module 1 Infiniband ports (16) 2 port link status indicators (16) 3 port activity indicators (16) 4 m odule diagnostic power indicator 5 module status indicator 2 1 4 5 3 book.book Page 59 Wednes day, March 9, 2011 3:1 1 PM[...]

60 Configuring the I/O Modules Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband Switch I/O Module The Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband switch mo dule includes 24 4x DDR Infiniband ports. Eight ports are e xtern al uplink ports, and 16 internal ports provide connectivi ty to the blades in the enclosure. This switch module is hot-swappable, and may be insta lled in F abric B [...]

Configuring the I/O Modules 61 Cisco Cataly st Ethernet Switch I/O Modules Y our syst em supports three Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch (CBS) versions: • The Cisco 3130G -S switch includes four 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet uplink ports and two Stackwise Plus ports. • The Cisco CBS 3130X -S switch includes four 10/100/1000 M b Ethernet uplink ports, two [...]

62 Configuring the I/O Modules Figure 3-9. Cisco Cataly st Et hernet Switch Module Features 1 Stackwise Plus connectors (not enabled in CBS 3032) 2 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet connectors (4) 3 option bay s (2) 4 Cis co status indicators 5 mode button 6 console port for switch management 7 power indicator 8 status/identification indicator 6 1 7 5 8 2 3 [...]

Configuring the I/O Modules 63 PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch I/O Mo dule The P owerConnect M622 0 Ethernet swit ch module includes four e xternal 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet conn ectors and one USB type A form factor serial connector . T wo option bays s upport the following modules: • A resilient stacking module wi th 2 x 24 Gb stacking ports[...]

64 Configuring the I/O Modules Figure 3-10. PowerConnect M6220 Ethe rnet Switch Module Features 1 optional module (2) (dual 10 Gb Ethernet uplink module shown) 2 standard 10/100/100 0 Mb Ethernet connectors (4) 3 serial connector (USB type-A form factor) 4 power indicator 5 status/identification indicator 3 1 4 2 5 book.book Page 64 Wednes day, Mar[...]

Configuring the I/O Modules 65 PowerConnect M6348 1 G b Ethernet Switch I/O Mo dule The P owerConnect M634 8 is a hot-swa ppable 48-port 1 Gb Ethernet switch. While 16 ports are e xtern al uplink ports, the r emaining 32 internal ports provide connectivity to the blades within the enclosur e with a maximum bandwidth of 1 Gbps each. The P owerC onne[...]

66 Configuring the I/O Modules Figure 3-11. PowerCon nect M6348 Switch Module 1 standard 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet connectors (16) 2 SFP+ connectors (2) 3 CX4 stacking connectors (2 ) 4 console manageme nt connector 5 power indicator 6 status/identification indicator 1 2 3 5 6 4 book.book Page 66 Wednes day, March 9, 2011 3:1 1 PM[...]

Configuring the I/O Modules 67 PowerConnect M8024 10 Gb Ethernet Switch I/O Module The P owerConnect M802 4 switch module incorporates two optional 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 • A 10 Gb Ethernet module with tw o cop[...]

68 Configuring the I/O Modules Figure 3-12. PowerCon nect M8024 Switch 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 4 1 5 2 3 book.book Page 68 Wednes day, March 9, 2011 3:1 1 PM[...]

Configuring the I/O Modules 69 Brocade M4424 SAN I/O Module The Brocade M 4424 SAN I/O module i ncludes eigh t external autosensin g F ibre Channel ports (four ports ar e enab led in the standard configuration and four addition al ports may be enabled as an optional upgrade), 16 internal ports, and one serial port with an RJ-45 connector . The e xt[...]

70 Configuring the I/O Modules Figure 3-13. Brocade M4424 SAN I/O Module 1 Fibre Channel por t (8) 2 Fibre Channel port status indicator (8) 3 Fibre Channel por t speed indicator (8) 4 serial port (RJ- 45 connector) 5 module status indicator 6 power indicator 7 status/identification indicator 2 4 3 5 6 7 1 book.book Page 70 Wednes day, March 9, 201[...]

Configuring the I/O Modules 71 Brocade M5 424 FC8 I/O Mo dule The Brocade M5424 I/O module includes eight external autosensing F ibr e Channel ports (four ports ar e enabled in the standar d configuration and four additional ports may be enabled a s an optional upgrade), 16 internal port s, and one serial port with an RJ-45 conne ctor . The externa[...]

72 Configuring the I/O Modules Figure 3-14. Brocade M5424 FC8 I/O Module 1 Fibre Channel por t (8) 2 Fibre Channel port status indicator (8) 3 Fibre Channel por t speed indicator (8) 4 serial port (RJ- 45 connector) 5 module status indicator 6 power indicator 7 status/identification indicator 2 4 3 5 6 7 1 book.book Page 72 Wednes day, March 9, 201[...]

Configuring the I/O Modules 73 Dell 8/4 Gbps FC SAN Module The Dell 8/4 Gbps FC SAN module (see F igure 3-15) includes 24 total autosensing F ibre Channel ports (12 ports are enabled in the standard configuration and 12 additional ports ma y be enabled as an optional upgrade) and one serial port with an RJ-45 conne ctor . The internal F ibre Channe[...]

74 Configuring the I/O Modules Figure 3-15. Dell 8/4 Gbps F C SAN Module 1 Fibre Channel por t (8) 2 Fibre Channel port status indicator (8) 3 Fibre Channel por t speed indicator (8) 4 serial port (RJ- 45 connector) 5 module status indicator 6 power indicator 7 status/identification indicator 2 4 3 5 6 7 1 book.book Page 74 Wednes day, March 9, 201[...]

Configuring the I/O Modules 75 Pass-Through Modules Dell 10 GbE KR Pass-Through I/O Module The 10 GbE KR pass-through module supports 10 Gb connections and provides a dire ct connection between the optional internal Ethernet KR mezzanine card or KR network daughter car d in the blade and an exte rnal Ethernet device. This module has 16 ex ternal SF[...]

76 Configuring the I/O Modules Figure 3-16. Dell 10 GbE KR Pass-Through I/O Module 1 SFP+ ports (16) 2 green/am ber indicators (two per port) 3 status/identification indicator 4 power indicator 1 2 3 4 book.book Page 76 Wednes day, March 9, 2011 3:1 1 PM[...]

Configuring the I/O Modules 77 Dell 8/4 Gbps Fibre C hannel Pass-Through I/O Module The 8G F ibre Channel pass-through mo dule provides a bypass connection between a F ibre Channel mezzanine card in the blade and optical transceivers . The bypass co nnection enables a direct connection to a F ibr e Channel switch or a storage array . Th e 16 pass-t[...]

78 Configuring the I/O Modules Figure 3-17. Dell 8/4 Gbps Fi bre Channel Pass-Through I/O Module 1 Fibre Channel por ts (16) 2 port status indicators 3 status/identification indicator 4 power indicator 1 2 3 4 book.book Page 78 Wednes day, March 9, 2011 3:1 1 PM[...]

Configuring the I/O Modules 79 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 betw een the optional internal Ethernet mezzanine car d in the bl ade and an e x ternal Ethernet device. The Ethernet pass-through modules are ho t-swappable and may be in st[...]

80 Configuring the I/O Modules Figure 3-18. 10 Gb Ethernet Pass-Through Module II 1 SFP+ cages (16) 2 green/amber indic ators (two per port) 3 status/identification indicator 4 power indicator 1 3 2 4 book.book Page 80 Wednes day, March 9, 2011 3:1 1 PM[...]

Configuring the I/O Modules 81 10 Gb Ethernet Pass-Throug h I/O Module The 10 Gb Ethernet pass-through mo dule supports 10 Gb connections and provides a direct connection betw een the optional internal Ethernet mezzanine car d in the bl ade and an e x ternal Ethernet device. The Ethernet pass-through modules are ho t-swappable and may be in stalled[...]

82 Configuring the I/O Modules Figure 3-19. 10 Gb Ethernet Pass-Through I/O Module 1 SFP+ cages (16) 2 green/amber indicators (two per port) 3 power indicator 4 status/identification indicator 1 3 2 4 book.book Page 82 Wednes day, March 9, 2011 3:1 1 PM[...]

Configuring the I/O Modules 83 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet Pass-Through I/O Mo dule The Ethernet pass-throu gh module supports 10/ 100/1000 Mb connections and provides a direct connection betw een the optional internal Ethernet mezzanine car d in the bl ade and an e x ternal Ethernet device. The Ethernet pass-through modules are hot-swappable and may b[...]

84 Configuring the I/O Modules Figure 3-20. Ethernet Pass-Through Module NOTE: Connectors on the Ethernet pass-through module correspond direc tly to the blade number . For example, blade 5 is co nnected to port 5 on the Ethernet pass- through module. Integrated ne twork adapte r 1 maps to I/O slot A1. Integrated network adapter 2 maps to I/O slot [...]

Configuring the I/O Modules 85 4G Fibre Channel Pass -Through I/O Module The 4G F ibre Chan nel pass-through module p rovides a bypass conne ction between a F ibre Channel mezzanine car d in the blade and optical transceivers. The bypass connection enables a direct connection to a F ibre Channel switch or a storage array . The 16 pass-through ports[...]

86 Configuring the I/O Modules Figure 3-21. 4G Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module 1 SFP Fibre Channel connector (1 6) 2 Fibre Channel green/amber indicators (two per port) 3 power indicator 4 status/identification indicator 1 3 2 4 book.book Page 86 Wednes day, March 9, 2011 3:1 1 PM[...]