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d.Click OK.

e.From the COM Port Properties window, select the following configuration values:

Bits per second: 9600

Databits: 8

Parity: None

Stop bits: 1

Flow Control: None

For LINUX or UNIX

a.Enter the following at the command prompt:

tip /dev/ttyb -9600

b.When the terminal application stops reporting information, press Enter to display the login prompt.

c.Log in to the default administrative account using the following identification:

Login: admin

Password: password

d. When prompted either change the administrative password, or press Ctrl-Cto bypass.

4.Verify that the switch module has completed POST. When POST is complete, the port status and switch module power and status LEDs return to a standard healthy state.

5.Enter the CLI ipAddrSet command.

Follow on-screen instructions and supply the correct information, as shown in the following example.

switch:admin> ipaddrset

Ethernet IP Address [10.77.77.77]:10.32.53.47 Ethernet Subnetmask [255.255.255.0]:255.255.240.0 Fibre Channel IP Addresss [none]:

Fibre Channel Subnetmask [none]: Gateway IP Address [0.0.0.0]:10.32.48.1 DHCP [Off]:

IP address is being changed...Done.

6. Enter ipAddrShow at the prompt to verify that the address was correctly set.

Configuring for FCoE

The initial configuration of the switch has the CEE ports shut down. In order to configure the ports for FCoE operation, you must access the CEE command shell and configure both the internal and external CEE ports. Once you have logged into the switch, use the cmsh command to access the CEE command shell. Use the following steps to configure the CEE ports.

1.Login to the switch.

2.Enter the following command:

cmsh

3. Once in the command shell, enter the following command:

enable

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