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Modifying the converged network switch IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Using the CMC CLI to set the IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using the CMC GUI to set the IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address. . . . . . . . . . . 12

Configuring for FCoE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Connecting the switch to the Ethernet management network . . . . 14 Connecting the switch to the fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Changing from NPIV aggregator mode to full fabric mode. . . . . . . . 17 Changing to full fabric mode using the browser-based GUI . . . 17 Changing to full fabric mode using the command line interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Changing from full fabric mode to NPIV aggregator mode. . . . . . . . 18 Changing to NPIV mode using the browser-based GUI . . . . . . . 18 Changing to NPIV mode using the command line interface . . . 19

Backing up the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Interoperability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Port negotiation on Fibre Channel ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Accessing the converged network switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Interpreting POST results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Interpreting LED activity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Switch module status LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Port status LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Locating the serial number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Removing and replacing the converged network switch . . . . . . . . . 25

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NPIV Mode default port mapping

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Processor and memory specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Weight and physical dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Facility requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Architectural specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Supported mezzanine cards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Fibre Channel standards compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Contents Dell M8428-k Page Contents Chapter Operating the Dell M8428-k Index Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual This chapter How this document is organizedSupported hardware and software What’s new in this documentCommand syntax conventions Command examplesDocument conventions 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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