Dell M1000E Initial system configuration

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Initial system configuration

Before You Begin

CAUTION: The enclosure power supplies must be connected to a Type B or permanently-

connected PDU and not directly to an electrical outlet. The AC power supplies require a 100 V to

120 V or 200 V to 240 V power source. You can select only one AC power input, as the system

does not operate at both ranges simultaneously. For DC power supplies, plug the other end of the

power cables to a branch circuit-protective ground DC power source of –(48–60) V DC.

If your network uses static addressing, you need the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway to configure

the CMC and other modules in the enclosure.

Initial Setup Sequence

NOTE: Follow the instructions on the enclosure chassis and remove the blades and power supplies

before lifting and installing the system. Reinstall the blades and power supplies after you install the

chassis in the rack.

1. Unpack the enclosure and install it in a rack.

For more information, see the Getting Started Guide and Rack Installation Guide at

support.dell.com/manuals.

CAUTION: Do not turn on the blades (server modules) until you have configured the switch

modules.

2. Connect the power supply units to a PDU.

3. If an optional iKVM module is installed, connect the keyboard, video, and mouse to the enclosure

control panel or to the iKVM module.

NOTE: Connecting a keyboard, video, and mouse to the enclosure control panel disables video

output to the iKVM back panel port.

4. Press the power button on the enclosure control panel.

5. Configure the CMC network settings.

The LCD configuration wizard allows you to quickly configure the CMC and iDRAC management

interfaces and manage the enclosure remotely. You can also use a management station and the

RACADM CLI to configure the CMC.

6. Configure the I/O modules to allow proper network or storage management or paths.

7. After the Ethernet and fibre channel switches are configured, you can turn on your server blades.

This allows time for the Ethernet switch to boot and allow PXI\UNDI traffic for all blade modules.

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Contents

Main Notes, Cautions, and Warnings Contents Page Page Page About your system System Overview Page Page LCD Module LCD Module Features Using The LCD Module Menus Main Menu LCD Setup Menu Server Menu Configuration Wizard Page Page Power Supply Indicators Page Fan Module Indicators Avocent iKVM Analog Switch Module (Optional) Avocent Analog iKVM Switch Module Indicators Avocent Analog iKVM Switch Module Features CMC Module CMC Module Features CMC Fail-Safe Mode Daisy-Chain CMC Network Connection Page Documentation Matrix Quick Resource Locator Initial system configuration Before You Begin Initial Setup Sequence Initial CMC Network Configuration Configuring The CMC Using The LCD Configuration Wizard Configuring The CMC Using A Management Station And CLI Logging In To The CMC Using The Web-Based Interface Adding And Managing CMC Users Configuring iDRAC Networking Using The Web-Based Interface Setting The First Boot Device For Servers Configuring And Managing Power Installing Or Updating The CMC Firmware Downloading The CMC Firmware Updating The CMC Firmware Using The Web-Based Interface Updating The CMC Firmware Using RACADM Configuring The Optional iKVM Switch Module Updating The iKVM Firmware Tiering The Avocent iKVM Switch From A Digital KVM Switch Tiering The Avocent iKVM Switch From An Analog KVM Switch Configuring The Analog Switch Resynchronizing The Server List At The Remote Client Workstation Viewing And Selecting Servers FlexAddress FlexAddress Plus Configuring The I/O Modules Network Information I/O Connectivity General I/O Module Configuration Guidelines Fabric A Port Auto-Disablement in Quad-Port Network Daughter Card (Dell PowerEdge M710HD Only) Mezzanine Cards PowerEdge M610x Only Full-Height Blades Half-Height Blades Page I/O Module Port MappingFull-Height Blades Standard LOM (Dual-Port) Mapping Dual-Port Mezzanine Cards Page Page Page Quad-Port Mezzanine Cards I/O Module Port MappingHalf-Height Blades Standard LOM (Dual-Port) and Network Daughter Card (Quad-Port) Mapping Dual-Port Mezzanine Cards Quad-Port Mezzanine Cards I/O ModulesSwitches Configuring A Switch Module Network Ethernet Port Using The Web-Based Interface Brocade M6505 16 Gbps FC SAN I/O Module Cisco Nexus B22 Fabric Extender Module Dell PowerEdge M I/O Aggregator Switch Dell Force10 MXL 10/40 GbE Switch Page Mellanox M4001F/M4001Q/M4001T Infiniband Switch I/O Module Dell PowerConnect KR 8024-k Switch Dell PowerConnect M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network Switch Mellanox M2401G DDR Infiniband Switch I/O Module Mellanox M3601Q QDR Infiniband Switch I/O Module Cisco Catalyst Ethernet Switch I/O Modules Dell PowerConnect M6348 1 Gb Ethernet Switch I/O Module Dell PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch I/O Module Dell PowerConnect M8024 10 Gb Ethernet Switch I/O Module Dell 8/4 Gbps FC SAN Module Brocade M5424 FC8 I/O Module Page I/O ModulesPass-Through Dell 4 Gbps Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module Page Dell 10 GbE KR Pass-Through I/O Module Dell 10 Gb Ethernet Pass-Through Module II 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet Pass-Through I/O Module Page Installing Enclosure Components Recommended Tools Removing And Installing A Blade Removing A Blade Page Installing A Blade Power Supply Modules Power Supply Blanks AC Power Supply Modules Removing An AC Power Supply Page Installing An AC Power Supply DC Power Supply Modules Wiring Instructions For A DC Power Supply Precaution Statements Input Requirements Kit Contents Required Tools Required Wires Assembling And Connecting The Safety Ground Wire Assembling The DC Input Power Wires And DC Power Connector Page Removing A DC Power Supply Installing A DC Power Supply Fan Modules Removing A Fan Module Installing A Fan Module CMC Module Removing A CMC Module Installing A CMC Module CMC Module SD Card iKVM Module Removing An iKVM Module Installing An iKVM Module I/O Modules Removing An I/O Module Installing An I/O Module Enclosure Bezel Removing The Enclosure Bezel Installing The Enclosure Bezel Enclosure Midplane Removing The Front Module Cage Assembly And Midplane Page Installing The Midplane And Front Module Cage Assembly Enclosure Control Panel Assembly Removing The Control Panel Installing The Control Panel LCD Module Removing The LCD Module Installing The LCD Module Troubleshooting The Enclosure Safety FirstFor You and Your System Responding to a Systems Management Alert Message Troubleshooting A Damaged Enclosure Troubleshooting Enclosure Components Troubleshooting A Wet Enclosure Troubleshooting Power Supply Modules Troubleshooting Fan Modules Troubleshooting The iKVM Module Troubleshooting I/O Modules Technical Specifications Enclosure Specifications Page I/O Module Specifications Page Page Page Getting help Contacting Dell Quick Resource Locator