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Changing to NPIV mode using the browser-based GUI

Complete the following steps to enable NPIV mode using the browser-based GUI.

1.From the management console, open a Web browser.

2.Enter the IP address of the converged network switch into the Address field of the Web browser.

3.Log into the browser-based GUI using the default administrative account.

Login: admin

Password: password

4.From the Fabric Tree, select the converged network switch. The selected switch module appears in the Switch View.

5.Click the Switch Admin button in the browser-based GUI Manage task box. The Switch Administration window opens.

NOTE

You should save the configuration file if you are converting an converged network switch to NPIV mode. To save your current configuration, click the Show Advanced Mode button in the top right-hand corner of the Switch Administration window. Select the Configure tab, then select the Upload/Download tab. Enter the relevant information to upload the configuration file.

6.From the Switch Status section, click Disable.

7.From the NPIV Mode section, click Enable.

8.Click Apply.

9.When prompted, click Yes to restart the switch module in NPIV mode.

The current browser-based GUI session closes; relaunch browser-based GUI after the switch module reboots.

Changing to NPIV mode using the command line interface

Complete the following steps to enable NPIV mode using the CLI. 1. Log in using the default administrative account.

Login: admin

Password: password

2. Enter the following command to disable full fabric mode.

switchDisable

3.Back up the switch configurations. See “Backing up the configuration” on page 20 for specifics.

4.Enter the following command to enable NPIV mode:

ag ––modeEnable

The switch module automatically reboots and comes back online in NPIV mode using a factory default F_Port to N_Port mapping.

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Contents Dell M8428-k Page Contents Chapter Operating the Dell M8428-k Index Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual What’s new in this document This chapterHow this document is organized Supported hardware and softwareText formatting Command syntax conventionsCommand examples Document conventionsCorporation 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