Dell M8428-K ISL trunking groups, Optional features, Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k

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Transceivers provide optical connections to external devices for both SWL and LWL connections. Replace transceivers with a new pluggable unit rather than replacing the switch module. Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions when installing transceivers.

“Removing and replacing the converged network switch” on page 25 provides details about removing transceivers from the converged network switch.

ISL trunking groups

If you have purchased an ISL Trunking license for your converged network switch, external FC ports can form trunking groups of ISLs between adjacent switches. Ports that can be used within the same trunking group are color-coded on the switch module’s port side for easy identification.

All four external FC ports (0, 25-27) can be formed into a single 4-port trunk if the attached switch supports an 4-port trunk. The ports can also form 2-port or 3-port trunk as well.

NOTE

Only the external ports are available for trunking.

Optional features

The converged network switch supports the following optional software, which is activated with the purchase of the corresponding license key. Applicable options depend on whether the switch module operates in NPIV or full fabric mode.

NPIV mode

• Fabric/Switch License

• Server Application Optimization

•NPIV (N_Port) Trunking

Full fabric mode

•	Enhanced Group Management1	•	Advanced Performance Monitoring
•	ISL Trunking	•	Fabric Watch

1.included with the converged network switch

Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k

If the converged network switch is installed in the Blade Server Enclosure as shipped to you, skip this section. This section applies when installing a new module in an empty bay or replacing an existing converged network switch.

NOTE

The converged network switch is designed to work in I/O bays B1/B2 and C1/C2 of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for SAN connectivity. Make sure to comply with installation requirements in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner’s Manual.

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Contents Dell M8428-k Page Contents Chapter Operating the Dell M8428-k Index Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual Supported hardware and software This chapterHow this document is organized What’s new in this documentDocument conventions Command syntax conventionsCommand examples Text formattingKey terms Corporation Referenced Trademarks and ProductsAdditional information Getting technical helpIndustry resources Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Xii Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Npiv mode and full fabric mode Introducing the Dell M8428-kFeature Support Npiv mode hardware considerations Hardware descriptionPort side Top view Hardware description Port side viewLabeling TransceiversOptional features Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-kISL trunking groups Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k Introduction Items requiredModifying the converged network switch IP address Using the CMC CLI to set the IP address Using the CMC GUI to set the IP addressUsing the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address Click Start and select Programs Accessories CommunicationsConfiguring for FCoE Switchadmin ipaddrsetConnecting the switch to the Ethernet management network Connecting the switch to the fabricDell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual Changing from Npiv aggregator mode to full fabric mode Changing to full fabric mode using the browser-based GUIChanging from full fabric mode to Npiv aggregator mode Changing to Npiv mode using the browser-based GUI Changing to Npiv mode using the command line interfaceBacking up the configuration Interoperability Port negotiation on Fibre Channel portsAccessing the converged network switch Interpreting Post resultsSwitch module status LEDs Interpreting LED activityLocating the serial number Port status LEDsRemoving and replacing the converged network switch Removing a cable and transceiver from a port Npiv Mode default port mapping Processor and memory specificationsWeight and physical dimensions Facility requirementsArchitectural specification ElectricalSupported mezzanine cards Fibre Channel standards complianceRegulatory compliance FCC warning US onlyKCC Statement Republic of Korea Vcci statement Japan Bsmi statement Republic of Taiwan CE statement Canadian requirementsLaser compliance Environmental regulation compliance China RoHSTS/HS Dual Language Sheet Country Safety specification EMC specification Regulatory certificationsEnvironmental regulation compliance EMC certifications Environmental regulation compliance Index LED, 22 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual