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•How this document is organized . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

•Supported hardware and software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

•What’s new in this document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

•Document conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

•Notice to the reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

•Additional information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

•Getting technical help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x

How this document is organized

This document is organized to help you find the information that you want as quickly and easily as possible.

The document contains the following components:

•Chapter 1, “Introducing the Dell M8428-k,”describes the converged network switch and explains its basic concepts and features. This chapter also provides instructions for unpacking the switch module from its shipping container, and references to the appropriate publication for installing the module into the Blade Server Enclosure.

•Chapter 2, “Configuring the Dell M8428-k”describes how to change the converged network switch’s IP address, connect the module to the Ethernet network and fabric, change between NPIV mode and full fabric mode, and backing up the switch module configuration.

•Chapter 3, “Operating the Dell M8428-k,”provides details about monitoring and replacing a switch module.

•Appendix A, “Dell M8428-k specifications,” is a product specification reference.

Supported hardware and software

This document includes information specific to the Dell M8428-k only.

What’s new in this document

This is a new document.

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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
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