Dell M1000E Manual: Complete Guide for Network Configuration and Setup
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5Review the settings on the Network Summary screen.

–If the settings are correct, press the center button to close the configuration wizard and return to the Main Menu.

–If the settings are not correct, use the left arrow key to return to the screen for that setting and correct it.

The Network Summary screen lists the IP addresses for the CMC and the iDRAC network settings.

After you complete the LCD Configuration Wizard, you can access the CMC on the network using the Web-based CMC interface or text-based interfaces such as a serial console, Telnet, or SSH.

Note that if you intend to use static addresses rather than DHCP to access the iDRACs, you must configure them using the CMC Web-based interface or CLI.

Configuring the CMC Network Settings Using a Management Station and CLI

The LCD Configuration Wizard is the quickest way to initially configure the CMC network settings. However, you can also use a management station and and a local connection to access the CMC. There are two ways to create a local connection to the CMC:

•The CMC Console using the optional iKVM. Press <Print Screen> and select blade number 17.

•Serial connection using an optional null modem cable (115200 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, and no flow control).

Once you have established a connection to the CMC, you can complete the initial CMC network configuration:

1Log in to the CMC.

The default user name is root and the default password is calvin.

2Type getniccfg and press <Enter> to view the current CMC network parameters.

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Contents Configuration Guide March Contents Configuring the I/O Modules Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband Contents About Your System System OverviewBlade Numbering-Half-Height Blades Blade Numbering-Full Height Blades Control Panel Features LCD Module LCD ModuleMain Menu LCD Setup MenuLCD Module Menus Server MenuEnclosure Menu Back-Panel Features Back Panel FeaturesFront Panel Features-PowerEdge M910 BladesFront Panel Features-PowerEdge M905 and M805 Front Panel Features-PowerEdge M710HD 10. Front Panel Features-PowerEdge M710 11. Front Panel Features-PowerEdge M610x 12. Front Panel Features-PowerEdge M610 13. Front Panel Features-PowerEdge M600 and M605 14. CMC Module Features CMC ModuleCMC Daisy Chaining Enclosure Stacking Cabling Guidelines15. CMC Daisy Chaining-Enclosure With Redundant CMC Modules IKVM Switch Module 16 shows the external features of the iKVM module Initial Setup Sequence Power Requirements Network InformationBefore You Begin Configuring the CMC Initial CMC Network ConfigurationInitial System Configuration Initial System Configuration Logging in to the CMC Using the Web-Based Interface To set a static IP address, typeAdding and Managing CMC Users Configuring iDRAC Networking Using the Web-Based Interface Setting the First Boot Device for Servers Click Setup → DeployConfiguring Power Budget and Redundancy Configuring and Managing PowerInstalling or Updating the CMC Firmware Updating Firmware in a Redundant CMC ConfigurationDownloading the CMC Firmware Updating the CMC Firmware Using the Web-Based Interface Updating the CMC Firmware Using RacadmConfiguring the Optional iKVM Switch Module Enabling iKVM Access to the Dell CMC ConsoleUpdating the iKVM Firmware Tiering the Avocent iKVM Switch From an Analog KVM Switch Click Setup → Devices → Device ModifyTiering the Avocent iKVM Switch From a Digital KVM Switch Viewing and Selecting Servers Initial System Configuration FlexAddress Activating FlexAddress FlexAddress PlusActivating FlexAddress Plus CMCInitial System Configuration Configuring the I/O Modules OverviewFabric a Fabric BFabric C Identifying Midplane Version Identifying Midplane Version Identifying Midplane Version Switch Modules Dell PowerConnect-KR 8024-k Switch Dell PowerConnect-KR 8024-k Switch Dell M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network Switch Dell M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network Switch Mellanox M2401G DDR Infiniband Switch I/O Module Mellanox M2401G Infiniband Switch ModuleMellanox M3601Q QDR Infiniband Switch I/O Module Mellanox M3601Q Infiniband Switch Module Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband Switch I/O Module Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband Switch Module FeaturesCisco Catalyst Ethernet Switch I/O Modules Cisco Catalyst Ethernet Switch Module Features PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch I/O Module 10. PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch Module Features PowerConnect M6348 1 Gb Ethernet Switch I/O Module 11. PowerConnect M6348 Switch Module PowerConnect M8024 10 Gb Ethernet Switch I/O Module 12. PowerConnect M8024 Switch Module Brocade M4424 SAN I/O Module 13. Brocade M4424 SAN I/O Module Brocade M5424 FC8 I/O Module 14. Brocade M5424 FC8 I/O Module Dell 8/4 Gbps FC SAN Module 15. Dell 8/4 Gbps FC SAN Module Pass-Through Modules Dell 10 GbE KR Pass-Through I/O Module16. Dell 10 GbE KR Pass-Through I/O Module Dell 8/4 Gbps Fibre Channel Pass-Through I/O Module 17. Dell 8/4 Gbps Fibre Channel Pass-Through I/O Module Gb Ethernet Pass-Through Module 18 Gb Ethernet Pass-Through Module Gb Ethernet Pass-Through I/O Module 19 Gb Ethernet Pass-Through I/O Module 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet Pass-Through I/O Module 20. Ethernet Pass-Through Module 4G Fibre Channel Pass-Through I/O Module 21 G Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module
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M1000E specifications

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Overall, the Dell M1000E blade enclosure represents a compelling solution for modern data centers, merging performance, efficiency, and scalability into a single chassis designed to meet the demands of today’s enterprise environments. Its advanced technologies and features make it a valuable asset for organizations looking to enhance their IT infrastructure.
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