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•Interoperability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

•Accessing the converged network switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

•Interpreting POST results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

•Interpreting LED activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

•Locating the serial number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

•Removing and replacing the converged network switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Interoperability

The converged network switch supports interoperability for the following functions:

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link initialization

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soft WWN zoning

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principal converged network

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SNMP facilities

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switch selection

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translative mode (private target support on fabrics)

routing (FSPF)

• trunking (between two Dell switches)

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Simple Name Service

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Advanced Performance Monitoring

•state change notification

Port negotiation on Fibre Channel ports

The converged network switch has been designed to be highly interoperable. 8 Gbps ports support 2, 4, and 8 Gbps transmit and receive rates with autonegotiation using SFP+ transceivers. You can also install 4 Gbps SFP transceivers, which allow 1 Gbps, 2 Gbps, and 4 Gbps transmit and receive rates with autonegotiation. The actual data signaling rate used on a port is automatically sensed and set to the rate supported by the device or devices attached to the port.

NOTE

You must install Dell-approved transceivers in the switch module.

If the converged network switch is connected to a device, but is unable to negotiate the signaling rate, the operator can manually set the speed of each port through the management interfaces.

The converged network switch is compliant with current Fibre Channel standards, including most current-generation switch N_Ports, NL_Ports, and E_Ports as well as host adapters, Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) storage devices, hubs, Fibre-SCSI bridge devices, and older switch families.

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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
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