Dell BMX01 Network Information, Connectivity, General I/O Module Configuration Guidelines

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Configuring The I/O Modules

Network Information

You can configure your I/O switch modules using:

•CMC web-based interface.

NOTE: The default IP address for the CMC is 192.168.0.120.

•CMC CLI using serial console redirection.

•Direct access to the I/O module serial port (if supported).

•I/O module default IP address (if supported).

I/O Connectivity

The enclosure supports three layers of I/O fabric, selectable between combinations of Ethernet, fibre-channel, and Infiniband modules. You can install up to six hot-swappable I/O modules in the enclosure, including fibre channel switches, fibre-channel pass-throughs, Infiniband switches, Ethernet switches, and Ethernet pass-through modules.

General I/O Module Configuration Guidelines

•If an I/O module is installed in Fabric B or Fabric C, at least one blade must have a matching mezzanine card installed to support data flow to that I/O module.

•If a blade has an optional mezzanine card installed in a Fabric B or Fabric C card slot, at least one corresponding I/O module must be installed to support data flow to that fabric.

•Modules may be installed in Fabrics B and C independently (you do not need to install modules in Fabric B before installing modules in the Fabric C slots).

•Slots A1 and A2 only support Ethernet I/O modules. This fabric type is hardset to Ethernet for these slots and cannot support fibre channel, Infiniband, or other fabric type modules.

•Fabrics A, B, and C can support Ethernet fabric-type modules.

•To enable switch configuration prior to blade imaging, I/O modules are allowed to power-up before a blade is inserted in the enclosure.

Fabric A

Fabric A is a redundant Gb Ethernet fabric, supporting I/O module slots A1 and A2. The integrated Ethernet controllers in each blade dictate Fabric A as an Ethernet-only fabric.

NOTE: Fabric A supports KR (10 Gbps standard).

NOTE: Modules designed specifically for Fabric B or Fabric C cannot be installed in slots A1 or A2, as indicated by the color-coded labeling on the faceplate of each module.

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Contents Regulatory Model BMX01 Page Contents Configuring The I/O Modules Installing Enclosure Components Troubleshooting The Enclosure Technical SpecificationsGetting Help System Overview About Your SystemBlade Numbering Full Height Blades Blade Numbering Quarter Height Blades System Control-Panel FeaturesLCD Module LCD Display LCD Module FeaturesConfiguration Wizard Using The LCD Module MenusCenter button Back-Panel Features Back-Panel FeaturesBack-Panel Module Bay Numbering Power Supply IndicatorsIndicator Description Fan Module IndicatorsPower to the system Power supply fault Icon IndicatorSolid Green Avocent iKVM Analog Switch Module OptionalAvocent Analog iKVM Switch Module Features And Indicators CMC Module CMC Module FeaturesCMC Fail-Safe Mode Condition Description CMC removalCMC network cable Daisy-Chain CMC Network Connection Other Information You May Need System MessagesPage Initial Setup Sequence Initial CMC Network ConfigurationBefore You Begin Configuring The CMC Using a Management Station And CLI Configuring The CMC Using The LCD Configuration WizardLogging In To The CMC Using The Web-Based Interface Https//CMC IP addressHttps//CMC IP addressport number Configuring iDRAC Networking Using The Web-Based Interface Click Setup → DeployAdding And Managing CMC Users Setting The First Boot Device For Servers Configuring And Managing PowerInstalling Or Updating The CMC Firmware Updating The CMC Firmware Using The Web-Based Interface Updating The CMC Firmware Using RacadmDownloading The CMC Firmware Tiering The Avocent iKVM Switch From a Digital KVM Switch Configuring The Optional iKVM Switch ModuleTiering The Avocent iKVM Switch From An Analog KVM Switch Updating The iKVM FirmwareClick Setup → Devices → Device Modify Configuring The Analog SwitchViewing And Selecting Servers FlexAddress Plus FlexAddressNetwork Information General I/O Module Configuration GuidelinesConnectivity Fabric aFabric C Fabric BMezzanine Cards PowerEdge M610x OnlyFull-Height Blades Half-Height BladesSupported I/O Module Configurations Quarter-Height Blades Module Port Mapping-Full-Height BladesStandard LOM Dual-Port Mapping Dual-Port Mezzanine CardsBlade Module Mezzanine Card C Port Mezzanine Card B Blade Module Mezz1FabC Port Mezz2FabB Blade ModuleMezz3FabC Port Mezz4FabB Blade Module Quad-Port Mezzanine Cards Module Port MappingHalf-Height Blades MezzFABCBlade n+8Port4 Example of I/O Module Port Assignments Half-Height Blade Integrated LOM1 Port n Integrated LOM2 Blade nBlade n Module Module Port Mapping-Quarter-Height BladesDual-Port Mezzanine Cards Sleeve Module Sleeve Module Quad-Port Mezzanine Cards Mellanox M4001F/M4001Q Infiniband Switch I/O Module Modules-SwitchesMellanox M4001F/M4001Q Infiniband Switch Module Dell PowerConnect KR 8024-k SwitchDell PowerConnect KR 8024-k Switch Dell PowerConnect M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network SwitchDell PowerConnect M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network Switch Mellanox M2401G DDR Infiniband Switch I/O ModuleMellanox M2401G DDR Infiniband Switch Module Mellanox M3601Q QDR Infiniband Switch I/O ModuleMellanox M3601Q QDR Infiniband Switch I/O Module Cisco Catalyst Ethernet Switch I/O ModulesCisco Catalyst Ethernet Switch Module Features Dell PowerConnect M6348 1 Gb Ethernet Switch I/O ModulePowerConnect M6348 1 Gb Ethernet Switch I/O Module Features Dell PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch I/O ModulePowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch I/O Module Dell PowerConnect M8024 10 Gb Ethernet Switch I/O ModuleDell 8/4 Gbps FC SAN Module PowerConnect M8024 10 Gb Ethernet Switch I/O ModuleDell 4 Gbps Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module Modules-Pass-ThroughInstalled Status/Identification IndicatorDell 10 GbE KR Pass-Through I/O Module Dell 10 GbE KR Pass-Through I/O Module10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet Pass-Through I/O Module Dell 10 Gb Ethernet Pass-Through Module100/1000 Mb Ethernet Pass-Through I/O Module Brocade M4424 SAN I/O ModuleBrocade M4424 SAN I/O Module Brocade M5424 FC8 I/O Module Brocade M5424 FC8 I/O Module Module power indicator Page Removing And Installing a Blade Recommended ToolsRemoving a Blade Blade handle Removing And Installing a Sleeve Installing a BladeRemoving The Sleeve Installing The Sleeve Power Supply ModulesRemoving a Power Supply Module Power Supply BlanksPower Cable Retention Clip Fan Modules Installing a Power Supply ModuleRemoving a Fan Module Installing a Fan ModuleRemoving a CMC Module Installing a CMC ModuleSelect the Reset CMC warm boot button Click the Power Management tabInstalling An iKVM Module IKVM ModuleRemoving An iKVM Module Removing An I/O Module ModulesInstalling An I/O Module Enclosure BezelRemoving The Enclosure Bezel Installing The Enclosure Bezel Removing The Front Module Cage Assembly And MidplaneEnclosure Midplane Front module cage assembly Enclosure Torx T20 screws Removing and Installing the Midplane Installing The Midplane And Front Module Cage AssemblyRemoving The Control Panel Enclosure Control Panel AssemblyRemoving The LCD Module Installing The Control PanelRemoving and Installing the LCD Module Installing The LCD ModulePage Troubleshooting Enclosure Components Troubleshooting The EnclosureTroubleshooting Power Supply Modules Troubleshooting a Wet EnclosureTroubleshooting Fan Modules Troubleshooting The iKVM ModuleTroubleshooting I/O Modules Page Power Supply Module Enclosure SpecificationsOptional Avocent iKVM Module Chassis Management Controller ModulePowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch Module Module SpecificationsBrocade FC8 Fibre Channel Switch Module Brocade FC4 Fibre Channel Switch ModuleMellanox Infiniband Switch Module Mellanox M4001F/M4001Q Infiniband Switch I/O ModuleGb Ethernet Pass-Through Module Fibre Channel Pass-Through ModuleDell PowerConnect M8024 10 Gb Ethernet switch I/O module Visit support.dell.com Contacting Dell