Green on, one fast amber blink: 1 Gb link established

 

Green on, two fast amber blinks: 2 Gb link established

 

Green on, three fast amber blinks: 4 Gb link established

 

Slow green blinking, amber off: No link established

 

Slow green blinking, slow amber blinking: Offline for firmware download

Fibre Channel

Green off, amber off: Power off

Port LEDs with

Green off, amber on: Online, 1 Gb or 2 Gb link

Qlogic

 

Mezzanine

Green on, amber off: Online, 4 Gb link

Card Installed

Green off, amber flashing: I/O activity, 1 Gb or 2 Gb

 

 

Green flashing, amber off: I/O activity, 4 Gb

 

Green flashing and amber flashing at same time: Loss of synchronization

 

Green flashing and amber flashing at different intervals: Firmware error

 

Off/amber flashing (twice per second): Connection has lost synchronization

Dell 10 GbE KR Pass-Through I/O Module

The 10 GbE KR pass-through module supports 10 Gb connections and provides a direct connection between the optional internal Ethernet KR mezzanine card or KR network daughter card in the blade and an external Ethernet device. This module has 16 external SFP+ ports on the front panel and sixteen 10 GbE KR internal ports through the backplane. This module enables you to use optical SFP+ (short reach or long reach) and direct-attached copper (DCA) SFP+ modules.

The Ethernet pass-through module is hot-swappable and may be installed in Fabric A, B, or C. The pass- through module does not support 1G mezzanine or network daughter cards in blades.

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M1000E specifications

The Dell M1000E blade enclosure is a robust and versatile platform designed to optimize data center efficiency and streamline server management. A fundamental component of Dell's PowerEdge series, the M1000E is engineered to house multiple server blades in a compact, modular chassis, enabling organizations to conserve space and reduce power consumption while enhancing performance.

One of the main features of the Dell M1000E is its ability to accommodate up to 16 half-height server blades or 8 full-height server blades. This flexibility allows for a diverse range of configurations tailored to specific workloads, whether for virtualization, database management, or application hosting. The chassis provides shared power supplies and cooling, further contributing to the enclosure's efficient operation.

In terms of connectivity, the M1000E includes integrated high-speed networking capabilities. It can support multiple generations of networking technologies, ranging from Gigabit Ethernet to 10 Gigabit Ethernet, and offers options for Fibre Channel and InfiniBand connections. This extensive range of networking options ensures that organizations can integrate the M1000E into existing infrastructures seamlessly.

The Dell M1000E also utilizes advanced management tools to simplify administration and monitoring. One of the standout features is the Dell OpenManage suite, which provides a comprehensive set of tools for hardware management and system updates. Users gain insights into system health, performance, and power usage, enabling proactive maintenance and optimization of resources.

The enclosure is designed with scalability in mind. As businesses grow, the M1000E can be expanded easily by adding more blades without the need for significant reconfiguration. This scalability ensures that IT departments can respond rapidly to changing demands, ensuring that resources align with organizational requirements.

From a security standpoint, the M1000E provides multiple layers of protection, including secure access controls and configurable management interfaces. This helps safeguard sensitive information and ensures compliance with stringent data protection regulations.

Overall, the Dell M1000E blade enclosure represents a compelling solution for modern data centers, merging performance, efficiency, and scalability into a single chassis designed to meet the demands of today’s enterprise environments. Its advanced technologies and features make it a valuable asset for organizations looking to enhance their IT infrastructure.