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ISL trunking groups, Optional features, Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k, NPIV mode

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1 ISL trunking groups Transceivers provide optical connections to external devices for both SWL and LWL connections. Replace transceivers with a new pluggable unit rather than replacing the switch module. Refer to the manufacturer's instructions when installing transceivers. "Removing and replacing the converged network switch" on page 25 provides details about removing transceivers from the converged network switch. ISL trunking groups If you have purchased an ISL Trunking license for your converged network switch, external FC ports can form trunking groups of ISLs between adjacent switches. Ports that can be used within the same trunking group are color-coded on the switch module's port side for easy identification. All four external FC ports (0, 25-27) can be formed into a single 4-port trunk if the attached switch supports an 4-port trunk. The ports can also form 2-port or 3-port trunk as well. NOTE Only the external ports are available for trunking. Optional features The converged network switch supports the following optional software, which is activated with the purchase of the corresponding license key. Applicable options depend on whether the switch module operates in NPIV or full fabric mode. NPIV mode • Fabric/Switch License • NPIV (N_Port) Trunking • Server Application Optimization Full fabric mode • Enhanced Group Management1 • ISL Trunking 1. included with the converged network switch • Advanced Performance Monitoring • Fabric Watch Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k If the converged network switch is installed in the Blade Server Enclosure as shipped to you, skip this section. This section applies when installing a new module in an empty bay or replacing an existing converged network switch. NOTE The converged network switch is designed to work in I/O bays B1/B2 and C1/C2 of the Dell M1000e Blade Server Enclosure for SAN connectivity. Make sure to comply with installation requirements in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. 6 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01

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Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual
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ISL trunking groups
1
Transceivers provide optical connections to external devices for both SWL and LWL connections.
Replace transceivers with a new pluggable unit rather than replacing the switch module. Refer to
the manufacturer’s instructions when installing transceivers.
“Removing and replacing the converged network switch”
on page 25 provides details about
removing transceivers from the converged network switch.
ISL trunking groups
If you have purchased an ISL Trunking license for your converged network switch, external FC ports
can form trunking groups of ISLs between adjacent switches. Ports that can be used within the
same trunking group are color-coded on the switch module’s port side for easy identification.
All four external FC ports (0, 25-27) can be formed into a single 4-port trunk if the attached switch
supports an 4-port trunk. The ports can also form 2-port or 3-port trunk as well.
NOTE
Only the external ports are available for trunking.
Optional features
The converged network switch supports the following optional software, which is activated with the
purchase of the corresponding license key. Applicable options depend on whether the switch
module operates in NPIV or full fabric mode.
NPIV mode
Full fabric mode
Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k
If the converged network switch is installed in the Blade Server Enclosure as shipped to you, skip
this section. This section applies when installing a new module in an empty bay or replacing an
existing converged network switch.
NOTE
The converged network switch is designed to work in I/O bays B1/B2 and C1/C2 of the Dell M1000e
Blade Server Enclosure for SAN connectivity. Make sure to comply with installation requirements in
the Blade Server Enclosure
Hardware Owner’s Manual
.
•
Fabric/Switch License
•
NPIV (N_Port) Trunking
•
Server Application Optimization
•
Enhanced Group Management
1
•
ISL Trunking
•
Advanced Performance Monitoring
•
Fabric Watch
1.
included with the converged network switch