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- Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 1
53-1001980-01 15 November 2010 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 2
without the written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, the DELL logo, Inspiron, Dell Precision, Dimension, OptiPlex, Latitude, PowerEdge, PowerVault, PowerApp, PowerConnect, and Dell OpenManage are trademarks of Dell Inc.; Intel, Pentium, and Celeron - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 3
3 Port side 3 Top view 4 Labeling 5 Transceivers 5 ISL trunking groups 6 Optional features 6 Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k 6 Chapter 2 Configuring the Dell M8428-k In this chapter 9 Introduction 9 Items required 9 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual iii 53-1001980-01 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 4
NPIV Mode default port mapping 27 Processor and memory specifications 27 Weight and physical dimensions 28 Facility requirements 28 Electrical 29 Architectural specification 29 Supported mezzanine cards 30 Fibre Channel standards compliance 30 iv Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 5
BSMI statement (Republic of Taiwan 32 CE statement 33 Canadian requirements 33 Laser compliance 33 Environmental regulation compliance 34 China RoHS 34 Regulatory certifications 36 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual v 53-1001980-01 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 6
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also provides instructions for unpacking the switch module from its shipping container, and references to the appropriate publication for installing the module into the Blade Server Enclosure. • Chapter 2, "Configuring the Dell M8428-k" describes how to change the converged network switch's IP - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 8
names Identifies the names of user-manipulated GUI elements Identifies keywords the narrative portions of this guide are presented in mixed configuration tasks using the switch module command line interface, but does not describe the commands in detail. viii Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 9
the Storage Networking Industry Association online dictionary at: http://www.snia.org/education/dictionary Notice to the reader This document may contain references to the Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual ix 53-1001980-01 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 10
problem, including the switch or fabric behavior immediately following the problem, and specific questions • Description of any troubleshooting because the switch is inoperable, you can get the WWN from the same place as the serial number. x Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 11
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• Fabric license • Enhanced Group Management license • FCoE Base license NPIV mode and full fabric mode The converged network switch can function in either NPIV mode or full fabric mode. • The switch module is shipped in NPIV mode by default. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 1 53-1001980-01 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 14
NA Manufacturing Diagnostics Yes N_Port ID Virtualization Name Server Network Time Protocol (NTP) Yes NA No (no relevance from fabric perspective)2 Open E_Port Performance Monitor Port Mirroring NA Yes (Basic PM only, no APM support) No 2 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 15
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 unit. To extend the release lever, gently squeeze the release latch and pull outward. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 16
up the switch module as it will seat correctly when the release lever is closed. When the switch module is inserted, the midplane connectors activate a connection port, allowing the switch module to be configured in the Blade Server Enclosure. 4 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 17
modules. The basic switch module ships with four 8 Gbps Dell-approved transceivers for the Fibre Channel ports. NOTE You can also install 4 Gbps transceivers in the FC ports of the switch module. All transceivers must be Dell-approved. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 5 53-1001980-01 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 18
. 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 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 19
converged network switch into the Blade Server Enclosure, refer to the section on installing answitch module in the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual. NOTE Be sure to remove the protective covers from the midplane connectors before installing the module into the enclosure. Dell M8428 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 20
1 Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k 8 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 21
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. Dell M8428 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 22
Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual • Blade Server Enclosure Configuration Guide • Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Administrator's Guide • Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Command Reference • Dell Fabric OS MIB Reference Manual Modifying the converged network switch IP address By default, the - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 23
IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway fields as appropriate and click Apply. 4. To enable DHCP, select DHCP Enabled and click Apply. FIGURE 3 CMC Setup Tab Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 11 53-1001980-01 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 24
cable between the serial console port on the converged network switch and a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation that can establish a terminal emulation session with the switch module. For instructions, refer to the Configuration Guide for your Blade Server Enclosure. 2. Disable any serial - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 25
into the switch, use the cmsh command to access the CEE command shell. Use the following steps to configure the CEE ports. 1. Login to the switch. 2. Enter the following command: cmsh 3. Once in the command shell, enter the following command: enable Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 13 53 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 26
the Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Administrator's Guide for information about CEE CLI interface and configuring switches for FCoE operation and the Dell Converged Enhanced Ethernet Command Reference for more details on the commands. Connecting the switch to the Ethernet management network Once - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 27
attributes (yes, y, no, n): [no] System (yes, y, no, n): [no] WARNING: The domain ID will be changed. The port level zoning may be affected c. Re-enable the switch module by entering the switchEnable command. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 15 53-1001980-01 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 28
a. If you are in NPIV mode, enter the ag --show command b. If you are in full fabric mode, enter the fabricShow command 9. Back up the switch module configuration to an FTP server. See "Backing up the configuration" on page 20 for specifics. 16 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 29
information to upload the configuration file. 6. From the Switch Status section, click Disable. 7. From the NPIV Mode section, click Disable. 8. Click Apply. 9. When prompted, click Yes to restart the switch module in full fabric mode. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 17 53-1001980-01 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 30
F_Port to N_Port mapping. Once you enable the converged network switch in NPIV mode, only a limited subset of the fabric operating system commands are available and all fabric-related service requests are forwarded to the fabric switches. 18 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 31
up the configuration" on page 20 for specifics. 4. Enter the following command to enable NPIV mode: ag --modeEnable The switch module automatically reboots and comes back online in NPIV mode using a factory default F_Port to N_Port mapping. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 19 53-1001980 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 32
it available for downloading to a replacement switch module if necessary. Dell recommends backing up the configuration on a regular basis to ensure that a complete configuration is available for downloading to a replacement switch module. 20 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 33
Channel standards, including most current-generation switch N_Ports, NL_Ports, and E_Ports as well as host adapters, Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) storage devices, hubs, Fibre-SCSI bridge devices, and older switch families. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 21 53-1001980-01 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 34
network switch is working correctly. For details, refer to the Hardware Owner's Manual for the Blade Server Enclosure. 3. Review the system log for errors. Any errors detected during POST are written to the system log. Access this log through the Module's CLI errShow command. 22 Dell M8428 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 35
is operating correctly. For more information, see the documentation for the BladeCenter unit. Switch module status LEDs The following table provides descriptions of the switch module status LEDs on the front panel of the switch module. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 23 53-1001980-01 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 36
CLI and enter the ChassisShow command. The converged network switch serial number is displayed along with other data. • Locate the serial number on the label attached to the converged network switch. Refer to Figure 2 on page 5 for location. 24 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 37
that a complete configuration is available for downloading to a replacement converged network switch. 2. Stop all SAN activity requiring the ports used by the converged network switch. For details about port management, refer to your Blade Server EnclosureHardware Owner's Manual. Verify that there - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 38
Enclosure to remove and replace the switch module from the enclosure. . ATTENTION If you are not replacing the converged network switch, use a filler panel to fill the empty slot to maintain proper air flow. Do not leave the slot empty. 26 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 39
Supported mezzanine cards 30 •Fibre Channel standards compliance 30 •Regulatory compliance 31 •Environmental regulation compliance 34 NPIV Mode default port mapping The switch memory installed in the switch module are shown in Table 5. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 27 53-1001980-01 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 40
and physical dimensions Table 6 lists the weight and physical dimensions of the switch module. TABLE 6 Switch module specifications Dimension Measurements Height Width Depth Weight 32.48 mm (1.27 in Ambient: Approx. 9CFM None required 28 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 41
W maximum measured Architectural specification The switch module meets the specifications shown in service Port types Fabric services (full fabric mode only) Supported software Refer to the current scalability guidelines publication Refer ) Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 29 53-1001980-01 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 42
cards Supported mezzanine cards The Dell M8428-k currently supports the BR1741M-k 2P mezzanine card. Fibre Channel standards compliance The switch module switch meets 1.03 ISO standard IS24775-2006. Replaces (ANSI INCITS 388: 2004) 30 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 43
, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, might cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this arise. When such trouble occurs, the user might be required to take corrective actions. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 31 53-1001980-01 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 44
A Regulatory compliance BSMI statement (Republic of Taiwan) 32 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 45
that are supported by Dell and comply with the FDA Class 1 radiation performance requirements defined in 21 CFR Subchapter I, and with IEC 825-2. Optical products that do not comply with these standards might emit light that is hazardous to the eyes. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 33 53 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 46
the China ROHS environmental regulatory compliance requirements for the switch module. China RoHS The contents included in this the operating manual of the product. EPUP EPUP FRU Brocade Brocade CD Br ocade EPUP 34 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980- - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 47
Substances (HS/TS) Concentration Chart Name of the Component Fibre Channel Switch PCBA cards transceivers (optical cable connectors) Sheet Metal Mechanical brackets and used or that the concentration is within the aforementioned limits. Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 35 53-1001980-01 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 48
the safety and EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) specifications for which the Switch is certified. TABLE 10 EMC certifications Country Safety specification Argentina Australia A EN55022 Class A EN 61000-3-2 Harmonics (JEIDA Limits) 36 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 49
R 51318.22-99 (Class A) GOST R 51318.24-99 GOST R 51317.3.2-99 GOST R 51317.3.3-99 CNS13438 EN55022 Class A FCC Part 15, Subpart B (CFR title 47), Class A Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 37 53-1001980-01 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 50
A Environmental regulation compliance 38 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 51
, 13 China RoHS, 34 cmsh command, 13, 20 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 53-1001980-01 commands ag --help, 20 ag --mapshow, 20 ag --modeEnable, 18, 19 cmsh, 13, 20 conf t, 14 configUpload, 20 configure, 15 connect, 11 connect switch-x, 11 copy running-config, 14, 20 enable, 13 errShow - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 52
CEE ports, configuring, 13 F F_Ports supported, 3 LWL, 6 M management tool, 22 memory, 27 MIC statement (Republic of Korea), 31 N no shut command, 14 NPIV mode default port mapping, 27 enable through browser-based GUI, 18 enable through CLI, 19 limitations, 3 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 53
switchShow command, 22 SWL, 6 T Telnet, 20 temperature, 28 terminal session with switch module, 12 transceivers, 5 trunking, 6 U unpacking the converged network switch, 6 V VCCI statement, 31 vibration, 28 W weight, 28 write mem command, 14 Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual 41 53-1001980-01 - Dell PowerEdge M620 | Dell M8428-k Hardware Reference Manual - Page 54
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