Force10 Networks CC-C-BLNK-LC manual June 2012 P/N WMDP6 Rev. A00

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Regulatory Model DF10MXL

June 2012 P/N WMDP6 Rev. A00

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Contents Getting Started Guide June 2012 P/N WMDP6 Rev. A00 Contents Assembling a Switch Stack Introduction Product DescriptionFront Panel Hardware OverviewInternal Ports Base Module FlexIOTM Plug-in ModulesThen save the configuration and reload the switch Port Numbering USB Ports USB Ports on Front PanelSystem and Port LEDs Describes system LED conditionsPort LEDs on Modules Installation Site PreparationInstalling and Configuring the Switch Unpacking the SwitchInsert Switch Blade Power On Connect Console Yes Loader CLI Installing the Switch Blade in a PowerEdge M1000e PowerEdge M1000e Front View with Server BladesInstalling and Configuring the Switch Page Invoking the X-Loader and U-Boot CLIs Performing the Initial ConfigurationInitial Configuration Procedure Sample Setup Wizard Session Installing and Configuring the Switch Installing and Configuring the Switch Ftos Assembling a Switch Stack Six Stacked MXL 10/40GbE SwitchesConfiguring and Bringing Up a Stack Save the stacking configuration on the 40GbE ports Ftos enable FTOS# configure FTOSconf# stack-unit 0 priority Managing a StackAuto Stack Number Assignment Splitting 40GbE QSFP+ Ports into 10GbE SFP+ Ports Switch Configuration ISCSI Operation DCB SupportFCoE Connectivity Next Steps Environmental Parameters Technical SpecificationsChassis Physical Design Power Requirements Ieee StandardsTechnical Specifications Page W. d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m
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