Dell M8428-K Hardware description

Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 3

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Hardware description 1

NPIV mode hardware considerations

Hardware considerations for NPIV mode are as follows:

•Loop devices are not supported.

•Direct connections to SAN target devices are only supported if the NPIV-enabled module is

connected to a fabric.

Hardware description

This section describes the physical switch module as shipped from the factory. For specifications,

such as installed memory, weight and physical dimensions, facility requirements, architectural

specifications, and regulatory compliance, refer to Appendix A, “Dell M8428-k specifications”

Port side

Externally accessible ports and LEDs are on the port side of the switch module. The port side faces

out when the switch module is inserted into the I/O bay of the Blade Server enclosure. Figure 1

details the port side. For a complete description of the locations and interpretations of these LEDs,

see “Interpreting LED activity” on page 23.

Access the converged network switch handle at the front of the port side of the switch module. By

lifting the handle’s release latch, you can open the handle to remove and insert the un it. To extend

the release lever, gently squeeze the release latch and pull outward.

QuickLoop, QuickLoop Fabric Assist No

Security Yes (ADS/DCC Policy)

SNMP Yes

Speed Negotiation Yes

Syslog Daemon Yes

Trunki ng Yes**

Zoning NA

1. When a switch is enabled in NPIV mode, RBAC features in the Fabric OS are available, but

there are some limitations.

2. In embedded switches, time should be updated by the server management utility.

TABLE 1 Fabric OS components supported in NPIV mode (Continued)

Feature Support

Contents

Main Page Contents About This Document Chapter 1 Introducing the Dell M8428-k Chapter 2 Configuring the Dell M8428-k Chapter 3 Operating the Dell M8428-k Appendix A Dell M8428-k specifications Index Page About This Document How this document is organized Supported hardware and software Whats new in this document Document conventions Text formatting Command syntax conventions Command examples Notes, cautions, and warnings Notice to the reader Additional information Industry resources Getting technical help Page Page Introducing the Dell M8428-k Dell M8428-k overview NPIV mode and full fabric mode - TABLE 1 Hardware description Port side TABLE 1 FIGURE 1 Top view 3 21 7 68 45 Labeling Transceivers ISL trunking groups Optional features NPIV mode Full fabric mode Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k Page Page Configuring the Dell M8428-k Introduction Items required Modifying the converged network switch IP address Using the CMC CLI to set the IP address FIGURE 3 Using the CMC GUI to set the IP address Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address Configuring for FCoE Connecting the switch to the Ethernet management network Connecting the switch to the fabric Page Page Changing from NPIV aggregator mode to full fabric mode Changing to full fabric mode using the browser-based GUI Changing to full fabric mode using the command line interface Changing 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 interface Backing up the configuration Operating the Dell M8428-k Interoperability Port negotiation on Fibre Channel ports Accessing the converged network switch Interpreting POST results Interpreting LED activity FIGURE 4 Switch module status LEDs Port status LEDs Locating the serial number TABLE 2 TABLE 3 Removing and replacing the converged network switch FIGURE 5 Appendix A Dell M8428-k specifications NPIV Mode default port mapping Processor and memory specifications Weight and physical dimensions Weight and physical dimensions The information in Table 7 shows the operating and non-operating limitations of the Dell M8428-k. Table 6 lists the weight and physical dimensions of the switch module. Facility requirements TABLE 5 Electrical The switch module meets the specifications shown in Table 9. Table 8 lists switch module electrical specifications. Architectural specification TABLE 8 Supported mezzanine cards Fibre Channel standards compliance Regulatory compliance FCC warning (US only) KCC Statement (Republic of Korea) VCCI statement (Japan) Page CE statement Canadian requirements Laser compliance Environmental regulation compliance China RoHS Environmental Protection Use Period (EPUP) Disclaimer RoHS TS/HS Dual Language Sheet Environmental regulation compliance Regulatory certifications CHINA ROHS/(HS/TS) TABLE 10 Country Safety specification EMC specification Environmental regulation compliance A TABLE 10 Country Safety specification EMC specification Page Index B C D E F H I O P R S T