Force10 Networks CC-C-BLNK-LC manual Switch Configuration

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stack-unitunit-number: Enter the number of the stack unit to be

reset. Range: 0-5. To display the stack-unit number, enter the show system brief command.

port port-number: Enter the port number of the 40GbE QSFP+ port

to be split. Valid values on base module: 33 or 37; slot 0: 41 or 45;

slot 1: 49 or 53.

portmode quad: Identifies the uplink port as a split 10GbE SFP+ port.

Then save the configuration and reload the switch.

FTOS# write memory

FTOS# reload

To change a port from 4x10GbE to 40GbE mode of operation, enter the no stack-unit port portmode quad command, save the configuration, and reload the switch.

To display the current 40GbE or 4x10GbE mode of port operation, enter the show running-configcommand.

Switch Configuration

After you complete the initial switch configuration, the MXL 10/40GbE Switch is operational. You must manually configure the switch to enable software features, such as:

•Data Center Bridging Capability Exchange Protocol (DCBX)

•Fiber Channel over Ethernet (FCoE) connectivity

•FCoE Initiation Protocol (FIP) snooping

•iSCSI optimization

•IGMP snooping

•RADIUS support

•TACACS+ client

For information about how to configure switch software, refer to the User’s Configuration Guide for the Dell Force10 MXL 10/40 GbE Switch IO Module on the Dell Support website at http://support.dell.com/manuals.

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Contents Getting Started Guide June 2012 P/N WMDP6 Rev. A00 Contents Assembling a Switch Stack Product Description IntroductionInternal Ports Hardware OverviewFront 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 FCoE Connectivity DCB SupportISCSI Operation Next Steps Chassis Physical Design Technical SpecificationsEnvironmental 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
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