Dell M8428-K Hardware Reference Manual

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53-1001980-01 15 November 2010 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual ...

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Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2010 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of these materials in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used ...

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Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual iii 53-1001980-01 Contents About This Document In this chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii How this document is organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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iv Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Modifying the converged network switch IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using the CMC CLI to set the IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using the CMC GUI to set the IP addres...

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Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual v 53-1001980-01 Regulatory compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 FCC warning (US only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 KCC Sta...

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Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual vii 53-1001980-01 About This Document In this chapter •How this document is organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii •Supported hardware and software. . . . . . . ...

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viii Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Document conventions This section describes text formatting conventions and important notice formats used in this document. Text formatting The narrative-text formatting conventions that are ...

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Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual ix 53-1001980-01 Notes, cautions, and warnings The following notices and statements are used in this manual. They are listed below in order of increasing severity of potential hazards. NOTE A note provides a...

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x Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Additional information This section lists additional industry-specific documentation that you might find helpful. Industry resources For additional resource information, visit the Technical Commi...

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Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 1 53-1001980-01 Chapter 1 Introducing the Dell M8428-k In this chapter •Dell M8428-k overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 •NPIV mode and full fab...

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2 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 NPIV mode and full fabric mode 1 • NPIV mode simplifies SAN deployment by using N_Port ID Virtualization. NPIV provides Fibre Channel switch functions that improve switch module scalability, m...

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Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 3 53-1001980-01 Hardware description 1 NPIV mode hardware considerations Hardware considerations for NPIV mode are as follows: • Loop devices are not supported. • Direct connections to SAN target devices are...

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4 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Hardware description 1 FIGURE 1 Port side view Top view The nonport side of the switch module (shown in Figure 2) is seated into the enclosure. You do not need to line up the switch module as it...

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Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 5 53-1001980-01 Hardware description 1 FIGURE 2 Top view Labeling Figure 2 shows the labels appearing on the switch module. A second serial label is located beneath the release lever on the enclosure (visible o...

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6 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 ISL trunking groups 1 Transceivers provide optical connections to external devices for both SWL and LWL connections. Replace transceivers with a new pluggable unit rather than replacing the swit...

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Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 7 53-1001980-01 Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k 1 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 ...

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8 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k 1 ...

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Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 9 53-1001980-01 Chapter 2 Configuring the Dell M8428-k In this chapter •Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 •Items require...

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10 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Modifying the converged network switch IP address 2 • If required, management workstation (computer) that has a terminal emulator (such as HyperTerminal) or a keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM)...

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Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 11 53-1001980-01 Modifying the converged network switch IP address 2 Using the CMC CLI to set the IP address Use the following steps to connect modify the converged network switch IP address through the CMC CLI...

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12 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Modifying the converged network switch IP address 2 NOTE Refer to the documentation for the CMC GUI application for additional detail. Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address Use the ...

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Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 13 53-1001980-01 Configuring for FCoE 2 d. Click OK. e. From the COM Port Properties window, select the following configuration values: • Bits per second: 9600 • Databits: 8 • Parity: None • Stop bits: 1...

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14 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Connecting the switch to the Ethernet management network 2 4. Enter the following command: conf t 5. Enter one of the following commands: a. interface intengigabitethernet 0/x where x is the int...

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Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 15 53-1001980-01 Connecting the switch to the fabric 2 1. If the switch module is in full fabric mode, continue with step 2 and step 3. If the module is in NPIV mode, go on to step 4. 2. Log onto the converged ...

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16 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Connecting the switch to the fabric 2 NOTE It could take a short time (typically a few seconds, but sometimes up to 20 seconds) for the newly added switch module to appear in the fabric displ...

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Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 17 53-1001980-01 Changing from NPIV aggregator mode to full fabric mode 2 These commands upload the converged network switch configuration to the server, making it available for downloading to a replacement con...

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18 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Changing from full fabric mode to NPIV aggregator mode 2 The current browser-based GUI session closes; relaunch browser-based GUI after the switch module reboots. Changing to full fabric mode u...

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Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 19 53-1001980-01 Changing from full fabric mode to NPIV aggregator mode 2 Changing to NPIV mode using the browser-based GUI Complete the following steps to enable NPIV mode using the browser-based GUI. 1. From t...

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20 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Backing up the configuration 2 5. You can enter the ag ––modeShow command to ensure that the module is in NPIV mode. ag --modeShow The response should be: Access Gateway mode is enabled. You...

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Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 21 53-1001980-01 Chapter 3 Operating the Dell M8428-k In this chapter •Interoperability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 •Accessing the co...

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22 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Accessing the converged network switch 3 Accessing the converged network switch The converged network switch is managed as a single element. It has a single IP address and appears as a separate...

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Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 23 53-1001980-01 Interpreting LED activity 3 Interpreting LED activity Each converged network switch uses LEDs to indicate status. These LEDs are shown in Figure 4. FIGURE 4 LED Locations The front panel of the...

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24 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Locating the serial number 3 Port status LEDs The following table provides descriptions of the port status LEDs on the front panel of the switch module. Locating the serial number Before contac...

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Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 25 53-1001980-01 Removing and replacing the converged network switch 3 Removing and replacing the converged network switch Complete the following steps to remove and replace a failed converged network switch. N...

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26 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Removing and replacing the converged network switch 3 FIGURE 5 Removing a cable and transceiver from a port 5. Refer to the Hardware Owner’s Manual for the Blade Server Enclosure to remove and...

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Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 27 53-1001980-01 Appendix A Dell M8428-k specifications In this chapter •NPIV Mode default port mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 •Processor and memory specific...

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28 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Weight and physical dimensions A Weight and physical dimensions Table 6 lists the weight and physical dimensions of the switch module. Facility requirements The information in Table 7 shows the ...

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Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 29 53-1001980-01 Electrical A Electrical Table 8 lists switch module electrical specifications. Architectural specification The switch module meets the specifications shown in Table 9. TABLE 8 Electrical specifi...

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30 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Supported mezzanine cards A Supported mezzanine cards The Dell M8428-k currently supports the BR1741M-k 2P mezzanine card. Fibre Channel standards compliance The switch module switch meets or ex...

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Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 31 53-1001980-01 Regulatory compliance A SNIA Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S) Version 1.1.0 SNIA Storage Management Initiative Specification (SMI-S) Version 1.2.0 Regulatory compliance This...

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32 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Regulatory compliance A BSMI statement (Republic of Taiwan) ...

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Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 33 53-1001980-01 Regulatory compliance A CE statement ATTENTION This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product might cause radio interference, and the user might be required to take correc...

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34 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Environmental regulation compliance A Environmental regulation compliance This section describes the China ROHS environmental regulatory compliance requirements for the switch module. China Ro...

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Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 35 53-1001980-01 Environmental regulation compliance A TS/HS Dual Language Sheet In accordance with China's Management Measures on the Control of Pollution caused by Electronic Information products (Decree...

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36 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Environmental regulation compliance A Regulatory certifications Table 10 lists the safety and EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) specifications for which the Switch is certified. CHINA ROHS�...

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Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 37 53-1001980-01 Environmental regulation compliance A Republic of Korea KN24 KN22 Russia GOST R IEC 60950-2002 GOST R 51318.22-99 (Class A) GOST R 51318.24-99 GOST R 51317.3.2-99 GOST R 51317.3.3-99 Taiwan (p...

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38 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Environmental regulation compliance A ...

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Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 39 53-1001980-01 Index A ag --help command, 20 ag --mapshow command , 20 ag --modeEnable command , 18, 19 air flow , 28 architectural specifications , 29 B backing up CEE configuration , 20 FC configuration , 20...

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40 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 copy running-config command, 20 D dimensions, 28 E E_Ports, 2 enable command , 13 errShow command , 22 exit command , 14 external CEE ports, configuring , 13 F F_Ports, 2 facility requirements ,...

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Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 41 53-1001980-01 O operating requirements, 28 optional features , 6 full fabric mode , 6 NPIV mode , 6 P port management, 25 port negotiation , 21 port side of the converged network switch , 3 port status LEDs ,...

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