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In this chapter

•Introduction	9
•Items required	9
•Modifying the converged network switch IP address	10
•Configuring for FCoE	13
•Connecting the switch to the Ethernet management network	14
•Connecting the switch to the fabric	14
•Changing from NPIV aggregator mode to full fabric mode	17
•Changing from full fabric mode to NPIV aggregator mode	18
•Backing up the configuration	20

Introduction

Use procedures in this chapter to configure the switch module to operate on a network and fabric. Also use steps to change the module’s operating mode (full fabric and NPIV modes) using either the browser-based GUI or the command line interface.

NOTE

Although the switch module is configured at the factory for NPIV mode, you can enable it for full fabric mode. For more information, refer to “Changing from NPIV aggregator mode to full fabric mode” on page 17.

This chapter provides configuration procedures that use switch module command line interface (CLI) and the browser-based GUI application. For details refer to the Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Administrator’s Guide, and Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Command Reference. If the same operation can be performed using the Blade Server Enclosure’s Chassis Management Controller (CMC) application, use that application instead.

Items required

The following items are required for configuring and connecting the converged network switch for use in a network and fabric:

•The converged network switch installed in a Blade Server Enclosure. For instructions, refer to the steps on installing an I/O module in the Hardware Owner’s Manual for the Blade Server Enclosure.

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Contents Dell M8428-k Page Contents Chapter Operating the Dell M8428-k Index Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual How this document is organized This chapterSupported hardware and software What’s new in this documentCommand examples Command syntax conventionsDocument conventions Text formattingCorporation Referenced Trademarks and Products Key termsAdditional information Getting technical helpIndustry resources Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Xii Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Introducing the Dell M8428-k Npiv mode and full fabric modeFeature Support Npiv mode hardware considerations Hardware descriptionPort side Hardware description Port side view Top viewTransceivers LabelingOptional features Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-kISL trunking groups Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k Items required IntroductionModifying the converged network switch IP address Using the CMC GUI to set the IP address Using the CMC CLI to set the IP addressClick Start and select Programs Accessories Communications Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP addressSwitchadmin ipaddrset Configuring for FCoEConnecting the switch to the fabric Connecting the switch to the Ethernet management networkDell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual Changing to full fabric mode using the browser-based GUI Changing from Npiv aggregator mode to full fabric modeChanging from full fabric mode to Npiv aggregator mode Changing to Npiv mode using the command line interface Changing to Npiv mode using the browser-based GUIBacking up the configuration Port negotiation on Fibre Channel ports InteroperabilityInterpreting Post results Accessing the converged network switchInterpreting LED activity Switch module status LEDsPort status LEDs Locating the serial numberRemoving and replacing the converged network switch Removing a cable and transceiver from a port Processor and memory specifications Npiv Mode default port mappingFacility requirements Weight and physical dimensionsElectrical Architectural specificationFibre Channel standards compliance Supported mezzanine cardsRegulatory compliance FCC warning US onlyKCC Statement Republic of Korea Vcci statement Japan Bsmi statement Republic of Taiwan CE statement Canadian requirementsLaser compliance China RoHS Environmental regulation complianceTS/HS Dual Language Sheet Regulatory certifications Country Safety specification EMC specificationEnvironmental 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