Force10 Networks CC-C-BLNK-LC manual Contents

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Contents

1Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

3Hardware Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Internal Ports	6
Front Panel	6
Base Module	7
FlexIOTM Plug-in Modules	7
Port Numbering	9
USB Ports	10
System and Port LEDs	11
Installation	13
Unpacking the Switch	14

4 Installing and Configuring the Switch . . . 14

Installing the Switch Blade in a PowerEdge M1000e . 16

Connecting a Console Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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Contents Getting Started Guide June 2012 P/N WMDP6 Rev. A00 Contents Assembling a Switch Stack Product Description IntroductionHardware Overview Internal PortsFront Panel FlexIOTM Plug-in Modules Base ModuleThen save the configuration and reload the switch Port Numbering USB Ports on Front Panel USB PortsDescribes system LED conditions System and Port LEDsPort LEDs on Modules Site Preparation InstallationUnpacking the Switch Installing and Configuring the SwitchInsert Switch Blade Power On Connect Console Yes Loader CLI PowerEdge M1000e Front View with Server Blades Installing the Switch Blade in a PowerEdge M1000eInstalling and Configuring the Switch Page Performing the Initial Configuration Invoking the X-Loader and U-Boot CLIsInitial Configuration Procedure Sample Setup Wizard Session Installing and Configuring the Switch Installing and Configuring the Switch Ftos Six Stacked MXL 10/40GbE Switches Assembling a Switch StackConfiguring and Bringing Up a Stack Save the stacking configuration on the 40GbE ports Managing a Stack Ftos enable FTOS# configure FTOSconf# stack-unit 0 priorityAuto Stack Number Assignment Splitting 40GbE QSFP+ Ports into 10GbE SFP+ Ports Switch Configuration DCB Support FCoE ConnectivityISCSI Operation Next Steps Technical Specifications Chassis Physical DesignEnvironmental Parameters Ieee Standards Power RequirementsTechnical Specifications Page W. d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m