Force10 Networks CC-C-BLNK-LC manual Assembling a Switch Stack

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Invoking the X-Loader and U-Boot CLIs . . . . . . . . . 19 Performing the Initial Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . 19

5 Assembling a Switch Stack	25
Configuring and Bringing Up a Stack	26
Managing a Stack	28

6Splitting 40GbE QSFP+ Ports into 10GbE SFP+

Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

7Switch Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

DCB Support	32
FCoE Connectivity	32
iSCSI Operation	32

8Next Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

9Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Chassis Physical Design. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Environmental Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Power Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

IEEE Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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