Dell M8428-K manual Introduction, Items required

	Chapter
Configuring the Dell M8428-k	2

In this chapter

•Introduction	9
•Items required	9
•Modifying the converged network switch IP address	10
•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 from full fabric mode to NPIV aggregator mode	18
•Backing up the configuration	20

Introduction

Use procedures in this chapter to configure the switch module to operate on a network and fabric. Also use steps to change the module’s operating mode (full fabric and NPIV modes) using either the browser-based GUI or the command line interface.

NOTE

Although the switch module is configured at the factory for NPIV mode, you can enable it for full fabric mode. For more information, refer to “Changing from NPIV aggregator mode to full fabric mode” on page 17.

This chapter provides configuration procedures that use switch module command line interface (CLI) and the browser-based GUI application. For details refer to the Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Administrator’s Guide, and Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Command Reference. If the same operation can be performed using the Blade Server Enclosure’s Chassis Management Controller (CMC) application, use that application instead.

Items required

The following items are required for configuring and connecting the converged network switch for use in a network and fabric:

•The converged network switch installed in a Blade Server Enclosure. For instructions, refer to the steps on installing an I/O module in the Hardware Owner’s Manual for the Blade Server Enclosure.

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