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Force10 Networks CC-C-BLNK-LC manual Installing and Configuring the Switch

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Insert Switch Blade

Figure 1-6. MXL 10/40GbE Switch: Installation and Configuration Flow Chart

Insert Switch Blade

and Power On

Connect Console

Yes

X-Loader CLI

	Run Memory Tests/				Yes
	Configure Switch
	Configure Switch
	Settings


	Reboot

Press

any key to

enter X-Loader

or U-Boot

menu?

No Do not press a key

U-Boot CLI

No Do not press a key

Load Image

from Flash to RAM

To exit Jumpstart: From the console, enter FTOS> enable FTOS# stop jumpstart FTOS# reload-type normal

Enter

Wizard?

No

Jumpstart waits for DHCP Offer with FTOS Image and Configuration

Yes

Easy Setup Wizard

Configuration

Manual Initial Configuration

Assemble a Switch Stack

Switch

Configuration

Installing and Configuring the Switch

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Force10 Networks CC-C-BLNK-LC Installing and Configuring the Switch, Insert Switch Blade and Power On Connect Console

Contents

Regulatory Model DF10MXL Dell Force10 MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO ModuleGetting Started Guide JuneJune 2012 P/N WMDP6 Rev. A00 Notes, Cautions, and WarningsConnecting a Console Terminal Contents4 Installing and Configuring the Switch Installing the Switch Blade in a PowerEdge M1000eConfiguring and Bringing Up a Stack 9 Technical Specifications6 Splitting 40GbE QSFP+ Ports into 10GbE SFP+ 5 Assembling a Switch StackIntroduction Product DescriptionIntroduction Hardware Overview Internal PortsFront Panel FlexIOTM Plug-in Modules Base ModuleThen save the configuration and reload the switch Port Numbering Figure 1-3. USB Ports on Front Panel USB PortsColor System and Port LEDsFigure 1-4. System LEDs on Front Panel System LEDLink Status Activity Link Status Activity Link Status Activity Site Preparation InstallationUnpacking Steps Installing and Configuring the SwitchUnpacking the Switch Package ContentsInsert Switch Blade and Power On Connect Console Installing and Configuring the SwitchInstalling the Switch Blade in a PowerEdge M1000e After you slide the MXL 10/40GbE Switch in so that the connectors on the back of the blade touch the chassis midplane, the switch receives power from the chassis and automatically powers on. The chassis management controller CMC in the chassis validates that the switch blade is a supported I/O module before powering it on Page Performing the Initial Configuration Invoking the X-Loader and U-Boot CLIsInitial Configuration Procedure Sample Setup Wizard Session set up the initial SNMP version 2 account now To access the switch through any Management Interface you can This is the configuration information that has been collected Figure 1-9. Six Stacked MXL 10/40GbE Switches Assembling a Switch StackConfiguring and Bringing Up a Stack 2 Save the stacking configuration on the 40GbE ports Topology Discovery Master and Member SwitchesManaging a Stack Stack StartupFTOS# upgrade system stack-unit 3 a Auto Stack Number AssignmentFTOS Version Checking FTOS# upgrade system stack-unit unit-number partitionSplitting 40GbE QSFP+ Ports into 10GbE SFP+ Ports System InitializationSwitch Configuration Switch ConfigurationDCB Support FCoE ConnectivityiSCSI Operation Next Steps Next StepsTechnical Specifications Chassis Physical DesignEnvironmental Parameters IEEE Standards Power RequirementsTechnical Specifications Page Printed in the U.S.A w w w. d e l l . c o m s u p p o r t . d e l l . c o m