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If required, management workstation (computer) that has a terminal emulator (such as HyperTerminal) or a keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) device. Note that this is only required if not changing the converged network switch IP address through the Blade Server Enclosure GUI or CLI management programs.

An unused IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address unless DHCP is used.

If required, a serial cable to connect to the switch module serial console port. Note that this is only required if not changing the switch module IP address through the Blade Server Enclosure GUI or CLI management programs.

Transceivers and compatible fibre cables, as required. The switch module can also use twin-ax copper cables.

NOTE

Use only Dell-approved transceivers on the external ports of this module.

Access to an FTP server for backing up the converged network switch configuration.

Access to these publications:

Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner’s Manual

Blade Server Enclosure Configuration Guide

Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Administrator’s Guide

Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Command Reference

Dell Fabric OS MIB Reference Manual

Modifying the converged network switch IP address

By default, the IP address for the converged network switch is configured as 10.77.77.77 with a default Ethernet subnetmask of 255.255.255.0. The default gateway is 0.0.0.0.

You can set the IP address using three methods. If the IP values are set using any of these methods, the IP values are stored on the switch module.

Blade Server Enclosure CMC CLI.

Blade Server Enclosure CMC graphical user interface (GUI).

Dell M8428-k command line interface (CLI).

After modifying the switch module’s IP address and domain name (if switch module is in full fabric mode), we recommend that you cable all external ports to fabric connections before bringing the switch module online.

ATTENTION

Do not connect the switch module to the internal network until the IP address is correctly set for your Ethernet network requirements.

NOTE

It is recommended that you set the IP address using the Blade Server Enclosure CMC GUI application because this enables centralized management of the converged network switch.

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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 ProductsGetting technical help Additional informationIndustry 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 Hardware description Npiv mode hardware considerationsPort side Top view Hardware description Port side viewLabeling TransceiversUnpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k Optional featuresISL 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 complianceFCC warning US only Regulatory complianceKCC Statement Republic of Korea Vcci statement Japan Bsmi statement Republic of Taiwan Canadian requirements CE statementLaser 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