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Accessing the converged network switch

The converged network switch is managed as a single element. It has a single IP address and appears as a separate entity to the Telnet protocol and the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP).

When SNMP devices send SNMP messages to a management console running SAN management software, the information is stored in a Management Information Base (MIB). The switch module OS supports the FibreAlliance Fibre Channel Management (FCMGMT) MIBs, allowing the provision of needed information to a SAN administrator.

Secure Telnet access is available using Secure Shell (SSH), a network security protocol for secure remote login and other secure network services over an insecure network.

Browser-based GUI management is available through a secure browser using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). The SSL security protocol provides data encryption, server authentication, message integrity, and optional client authentication for a TCP/IP connection. Because SSL is built into all major browsers and Web servers, installing a digital certificate enables the SSL capabilities.

Interpreting POST results

The power-on self test (POST) system check is performed each time the converged network switch is powered on, rebooted, or reset.

Example POST Output

POST1: Started

running Fri Oct 8 13:39:25 GMT 2010

POST1: Test #1

- Running ceeturboramtest

POST1: Running

diagshow

POST1: Script PASSED with exit status of 0 Fri Oct 8 13:39:54 GMT 2010 took (0:0:29)

POST2: Started running Fri Oct 8 13:39:54 GMT 2010

POST2: Test #1 - Running ceeportloopbacktest (SERDES)

POST2: Test #1 - Running ceeportloopbacktest (BACKPLANE)

During POST, the LEDs are activated in various indicator patterns.

Perform the following steps to determine POST completion status.

1.Verify that the LEDs on the converged network switch indicate a healthy converged network switch. LED patterns are described in “Interpreting LED activity,” next.

If one or more LEDs do not display a healthy state, verify that the LEDs are not set to beacon. Use the switch module CLI switchShow command or the browser-based GUI to verify the LED state.

2.Use the Blade Server Enclosure’s Chassis Management Controller (CMC) GUIto verify that the converged network switch is working correctly.

For details, refer to the Hardware Owner’s Manual for the Blade Server Enclosure.

3.Review the system log for errors.

Any errors detected during POST are written to the system log. Access this log through the Module’s CLI errShow command.

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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
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