Dell M1000e manual

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    Dell PowerEdge M1000e Enclosure Owner's Manual Regulatory Model: BMX01[...]

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    Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 201[...]

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    Contents 1 About your system................................................................................................ 7 System Overview ................................................................................................................................... 7 System Control-Panel Features ...........................................[...]

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    Tiering The Avocent iKVM Switch From A Digital KVM Switch .................................................... 33 Tiering The Avocent iKVM Switch From An Analog KVM Switch ................................................ 33 Configuring The Analog Switch ................................................................................................[...]

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    Dell PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch I/O Module ........................................................... 61 Dell PowerConnect M8024 10 Gb Ethernet Switch I/O Module ................................................ 62 Dell 8/4 Gbps FC SAN Module ...................................................................................................[...]

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    Installing The LCD Module ........................................................................................................... 96 5 Troubleshooting The Enclosure...................................................................... 97 Safety First—For You and Your System .....................................................................[...]

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    1 About your system System Overview Your system can include up to 16 half-height blades (server modules), eight full-height blades, eight sleeves with quarter-height blades, or a mix of the three blade types. To function as a system, a blade or sleeve is inserted into an enclosure (chassis) that supports power supplies, fan modules, a Chassis Manag[...]

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    Figure 2. Blade Numbering – Full Height Blades Figure 3. Blade Numbering – Quarter Height Blades 8[...]

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    Figure 4. Blade Numbering – Mixed Full-Height, Half-Height, and Quarter-Height Blades System Control-Panel Features Figure 5. Control-Panel Features 1. USB port (mouse only) 2. USB port (keyboard only) 3. video connector 4. system power button 9[...]

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    5. system power indicator Control Panel Features Description USB ports for keyboard and mouse Icon Description USB port 1 connects to the mouse and USB port 2 connects to the keyboard. NOTE: The USB ports are functional if an optional iKVM module is installed and front panel ports are enabled (default setting) in the CMC interface. NOTE: These port[...]

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    Figure 6. LCD Display 1. LCD screen 2. scroll buttons (4) 3. selection ("check") button LCD Module Features The primary function of the LCD module is to provide real-time information on the health and status of the modules in the enclosure. LCD module features include: • A deployment setup wizard that allows you to configure the CMC mod[...]

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    Using The LCD Module Menus Key Action Left and right arrows Move between screens. Up or down arrow Move to the previous or next option on a screen. Center button Select and save an item and move to the next screen. Main Menu The Main Menu options include links to the LCD Setup Menu , Server Menu , and Enclosure Menu . LCD Setup Menu You can change [...]

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    The LCD screen displays a series of initialization screens as it turns on. When it is ready, the Language Setup screen is displayed. 2. Select a language from the options in the dialog box. The following message is displayed on the enclosure screen: Configure Enclosure? 3. Press the center button to continue to the CMC Network Settings screen. 4. C[...]

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    Back-Panel Features Figure 7. Back-Panel Features 1. fan modules (9) 2. primary CMC module 3. I/O modules (6) 4. optional iKVM module 5. secondary CMC module 6. power supplies (6) 14[...]

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    Figure 8. Back-Panel Module Bay Numbering 1. CMC 1 (primary CMC module) 2. A1 B1 C1 (left I/O modules) 3. iKVM (iKVM module) 4. C2 B2 A2 (right I/O modules) 5. CMC 2 (secondary CMC module) Power Supply Indicators NOTE: The AC power supplies must be connected to a Power Distribution Unit (PDU), not directly to an electrical outlet. For DC power supp[...]

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    Figure 9. Power Supply Indicators 1. DC power output indicator 2. power supply fault indicator 3. AC power indicator The power supply indicators provide the following information: Indicator Description DC power output indicator Icon Description Green indicates that the power supply is operational and providing DC power to the system. Power supply f[...]

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    Fan Module Indicators Figure 10. Fan Module Indicators 1. fan power indicator 2. fan fault indicator The indicators provide the following information: Indicator Description Fan power indicator Solid Green The fan is receiving DC power and working properly. Off The fan has failed. Fan fault indicator Amber The fan is in a fault condition. 17[...]

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    Avocent iKVM Analog Switch Module (Optional) Figure 11. Avocent iKVM Switch Module 1. status/identification indicator 2. power indicator 3. link indicator CAUTION: Do not connect the ACI port to a LAN device such as a network hub. Doing so may result in equipment damage. 4. Analog Console Interface (ACI) port (for tiering connection only) 5. activi[...]

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    Module Indicator Description USB connectors Allows a keyboard and mouse to be connected to the system. Video connector Allows a monitor to be connected to the system. ACI port Allows connection of one or more servers to a Dell console switch with an Analog Rack Interface (ARI) port, such as an external digital or analog switch. Link indicator Off T[...]

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    CMC Module Figure 12. CMC Module Features 1 Ethernet connector Gb1 2 Ethernet connector STK ("stack") - used for daisy-chaining CMCs in separate enclosures 3 link indicator 4 activity indicator 5 DB-9 serial connector for local configuration 6 optional secondary CMC (CMC 2) 7 optional iKVM module 8 primary CMC (CMC 1) 9 blue status/identi[...]

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    – Monitors and automatically controls cooling fans based on actual ambient and internal temperature measurements. – Provides comprehensive enclosure inventory and status/error reporting. • CMC fail-safe mode. For more information, see CMC Fail-Safe Mode. • The CMC provides a mechanism for centralized configuration of the following: – The [...]

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    Condition Description CMC failover command issued Chassis management resumes after the chassis fails over to the standby CMC. CMC firmware update Chassis management resumes after the CMC reboots or chassis fails over to the standby CMC. It is recommended that you update the standby CMC first so that there is only one failover event. For more inform[...]

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    Figure 13. CMC Daisy-Chaining 1. management network 2. secondary CMC 3. primary CMC System Messages System messages related to the blades in the enclosure may appear on the monitor screen to notify you of a possible problem with a blade. For a detailed listing of these error messages, including possible causes and solutions, see the blade documenta[...]

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    Documentation Matrix The documentation matrix provides information about documents that you can refer to, for setting up and managing your system. To... Refer to... Install your system into a rack Rack documentation included with your rack solution Set up your system and know the system technical specifications Getting Started Guide Install the ope[...]

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    To... Refer to... See the event and error messages generated by the system firmware and agents that monitor system components Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals Quick Resource Locator Use the Quick Resource Locator (QRL) to get immediate access to system information and how-to videos. This can be done by visiting d[...]

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    2 Initial system configuration Before You Begin CAUTION: The enclosure power supplies must be connected to a Type B or permanently- connected PDU and not directly to an electrical outlet. The AC power supplies require a 100 V to 120 V or 200 V to 240 V power source. You can select only one AC power input, as the system does not operate at both rang[...]

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    Initial CMC Network Configuration The CMC is preset for DHCP. To use a static IP address, you must toggle the CMC setting from DHCP to a static address by either running the LCD configuration wizard, or by using a management station and CLI commands. If toggled to use a static address, the CMC IP address defaults to the standard IP address settings[...]

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    NOTE: If you want to use static addresses rather than DHCP to access the iDRACs, you must configure them using the CMC web-based interface or CLI. Configuring The CMC Using A Management Station And CLI The LCD configuration wizard is the quickest way to initially configure the CMC network settings. However, you can also use a management station and[...]

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    By default, the CMC name on the DNS server is cmc-<service tag> The CMC Login page is displayed. NOTE: The default CMC user name is root , and the password is calvin . The root account is the default administrative account that ships with the CMC. For added security, you must change the default password of the root account during initial setu[...]

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    You can customize the privileges settings for the user by using the check boxes. After you have selected a CMC Group or made Custom user privilege selections, click Apply Changes to save the settings. When you select a user privilege setting from the CMC Group drop-down menu, the enabled privileges (shown as checked boxes in the list) are displayed[...]

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    Configuring And Managing Power You can use the web-based and RACADM interfaces to manage and configure power controls on the CMC, as outlined in the following sections. For more information on the various power management options, see the CMC User’s Guide at support.dell.com/manuals . The CMC’s power management service optimizes power consumpti[...]

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    • Default configuration files Use the Firmware Update page to update the CMC firmware to the latest revision. When you run the firmware update, the update retains the current CMC settings. NOTE: The firmware update, by default, retains the current CMC settings. During the update process, you have the option to reset the CMC configuration settings[...]

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    NOTE: The default iKVM firmware image name is ikvm.bin . However, the iKVM firmware image name can be renamed. If you are unable to locate ikvm.bin , verify if another user has renamed the file. 6. Click Update . A dialog box prompts you to confirm the action. 7. Click Yes to continue. When the update is complete, the iKVM resets. Tiering The Avoce[...]

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    NOTE: Soft switching allows you to switch servers using a hot key sequence. To soft switch to a server, press <Prnt Scrn> and type the first few characters of its name or number. If you have a Delay Time set and you press the key sequences before that time has elapsed, OSCAR does not display. Configuring The Analog Switch 1. Press <Prnt Sc[...]

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    3. Click Next . A Polling Remote Console Switch message box is displayed with a progress bar indicating that the switch information is being retrieved. 4. If no changes were detected in the appliance, a completion dialog box is displayed with this information. If server changes were detected, then the Detected Changes dialog box is displayed. 5. Cl[...]

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    FlexAddress allows the CMC to assign WWN/MAC IDs to a particular slot and override the factory IDs. If the server module is replaced, the slot-based WWN/MAC ID remains the same. This feature eliminates the need to reconfigure Ethernet network management tools and SAN resources for a new server module. Additionally, the override action only occurs w[...]

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    3 Configuring The I/O Modules Network Information You can configure your I/O switch modules using: • CMC web-based interface. NOTE: The default IP address for the CMC is 192.168.0.120. • CMC CLI using serial console redirection. • Direct access to the I/O module serial port (if supported). • I/O module default IP address (if supported). I/O[...]

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    Fabric B Fabric B is a 1 to 40 Gb/sec redundant fabric, supporting I/O module slots B1 and B2. Fabric B currently supports 1 Gb or 10 Gb Ethernet, DDR/QDR Infiniband, and 4 Gbps or 8 Gbps fibre channel modules. Additional fabric types may be supported in the future. NOTE: Fabric B supports up to 16 Gbps fibre channel, Infiniband FDR (14 Gbps standa[...]

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    IOM Slot A1 IOM Slot A2 NIC3 and NIC4 (Enabled/Disabled) Port Auto-Disablement Empty Quad or Greater Port Enabled Inactive Dual Port Empty Disabled Active Dual Port Dual Port Disabled Active Dual Port Quad or Greater Port Enabled Inactive Quad or Greater Port Empty Enabled Inactive Quad or Greater Port Dual Port Enabled Inactive Quad or Greater Por[...]

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    Fabric A Fabric B Mezzanine Card Fabric C Mezzanine Card I/O Bay A1, A2 I/O Bay B1, B2 I/O Bay C1, C2 through module Standard Integrated LOM Ethernet mezzanine card None Ethernet switch module or pass- through module Ethernet switch module or pass- through module None Standard Integrated LOM None Infiniband mezzanine card Ethernet switch module or [...]

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    Fabric A Fabric B Mezzanine Card Fabric C Mezzanine Card I/O Bay A1, A2 I/O Bay B1, B2 I/O Bay C1, C2 through module through module Standard Integrated LOM Infiniband mezzanine card Infiniband mezzanine card Ethernet switch module or pass- through module Infiniband switch module Infiniband switch module Standard Integrated LOM Infiniband mezzanine [...]

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    Dual-Port Mezzanine Cards Each mezzanine card has two port connections. For a full-height blade in bay n : • Mezzanine card 1, connection 1 connects to I/O module C1, port n . Mezzanine card 1, connection 2 connects to I/O module C2, port n . • Mezzanine card 2, connection 1 connects to I/O module B1, port n . Mezzanine card 2, connection 2 con[...]

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    Figure 15. Example of PowerEdge M610x Port Mapping – Blade 2 Table 4. I/O Module Port Assignments - Full-Height Blades (not applicable for PowerEdge M610x) Blade 1 I/O Module B1 C1 C2 B2 Mezz1_Fab_C Port 1 Port 1 Mezz2_Fab_B Port 1 Port 1 Mezz3_Fab_C Port 9 Port 9 Mezz4_Fab_B Port 9 Port 9 Blade 2 I/O Module B1 C1 C2 B2 Mezz1_Fab_C Port 2 Port 2 [...]

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    Blade 2 I/O Module B1 C1 C2 B2 Mezz3_Fab_C Port 10 Port 10 Mezz4_Fab_B Port 10 Port 10 Blade 3 I/O Module B1 C1 C2 B2 Mezz1_Fab_C Port 3 Port 3 Mezz2_Fab_B Port 3 Port 3 Mezz3_Fab_C Port 11 Port 11 Mezz4_Fab_B Port 11 Port 11 Blade 4 I/O Module B1 C1 C2 B2 Mezz1_Fab_C Port 4 Port 4 Mezz2_Fab_B Port 4 Port 4 Mezz3_Fab_C Port 12 Port 12 Mezz4_Fab_B P[...]

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    Blade 7 I/O Module B1 C1 C2 B2 Mezz3_Fab_C Port 15 Port 15 Mezz4_Fab_B Port 15 Port 15 Blade 8 I/O Module B1 C1 C2 B2 Mezz1_Fab_C Port 8 Port 8 Mezz2_Fab_B Port 8 Port 8 Mezz3_Fab_C Port 16 Port 16 Mezz4_Fab_B Port 16 Port 16 The following figure shows the port connections for a full-height blade in bay 3 with four mezzanine cards. Figure 16. Examp[...]

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    Quad-Port Mezzanine Cards The following table illustrates the I/O module port mapping for full-height blades with quad-port mezzanine cards. NOTE: For a detailed mapping of each PowerEdge system, see Quadport Capable Hardware for the M1000e Modular Chassis at support.dell.com/manuals . Table 5. Example of I/O Module Port Assignments - PowerEdge M61[...]

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    Blade n and Blade (n + 8) NOTE: n denotes a variable value from 1 to 8. I/O Module B1 C1 C2 B2 Mezz_FAB_C_Blade n +8_Port3 Port (n+24) Mezz_FAB_C_Blade n +8_Port4 Port (n+24) NOTE: Even though PowerEdge M610x is a full blade system, only two mezzanine card slots (MEZZ1_Fab_C1 and MEZZ2_FAB_B1) in the expansion bay are available for use. The other t[...]

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    For example, in a half-height blade, in slot 5: • Integrated LOM1 connection 1 connects to I/O module A1, port 5. • Integrated LOM1 connection 2 connects to I/O module A2, port 5. • Integrated LOM2 connection 1 connects to I/O module A1, port 21. • Integrated LOM2 connection 2 connects to I/O module A2, port 21. Dual-Port Mezzanine Cards Fo[...]

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    Figure 17. Example of Half-Height Blade Port Mapping Quad-Port Mezzanine Cards The following table illustrates the I/O module port mapping for a half-height blade with the quad-port mezzanine card. In the following table, n denotes a variable value from 1 to 16. NOTE: For a detailed mapping of each PowerEdge system, see Quadport Capable Hardware Fo[...]

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    Blade n I/O Module Mezz_FAB_B_Blade n_Port2 Port n Mezz_FAB_B_Blade n_Port3 Port (n+16) Mezz_FAB_B_Blade n_Port4 Port (n+16) Mezz_FAB_C_Blade n_Port1 Port n Mezz_FAB_C_Blade n_Port2 Port n Mezz_FAB_C_Blade n_Port3 Port (n+16) Mezz_FAB_C_Blade n_Port4 Port (n+16) I/O Modules—Switches Configuring A Switch Module Network Ethernet Port Using The Web-[...]

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    Brocade M6505 16 Gbps FC SAN I/O Module The Brocade M6505 16 Gbps FC I/O module includes eight external fibre channel ports, 16 internal ports, and one serial port with an RJ-45 connector. The external fibre channel ports operate at 4 Gbps, 8 Gbps, or 16 Gbps. Internal ports support speeds of 8 Gbps and 16 Gbps. NOTE: This module can be upgraded to[...]

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    Cisco Nexus switch together form a distributed modular system. The Cisco Nexus B22 Fabric Extender connects to the server modules using 10 Gb Ethernet and consists of eight 10 Gb Ethernet fabric uplinks to the parent Cisco Nexus switch. The Cisco Nexus B22 Fabric Extender module consists of the following: • Sixteen 10 Gb (internal) Ethernet ports[...]

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    • Two fixed 40 GbE ports on the base module. These ports operate in 4 x 10 GbE mode with breakout cables and support up to eight 10 GbE uplink ports. The 40 GbE ports can be configured as stacking links. • FlexIO plug-in modules in two expansion slots: – Four-port 10 GbE module using SFP+ optics or direct-attach cables (1 m, 3 m, or 5 m DAC) [...]

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    • Two native 40 GbE fixed ports on the base module for uplink connections. These ports can be used with 4 x 10G breakout cables to operate as 10 GbE uplink ports. The native 40 GbE ports can be configured as stacking ports. • 10 GbE or 40 GbE external connectivity by using the following plug-in modules in the two expansion slots: – Four-port [...]

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    Mellanox M4001F/M4001Q/M4001T Infiniband Switch I/O Module The Mellanox M4001F/M4001Q/M4001T Infiniband switch delivers 56 Gb/s at FDR speed and 40 Gb/s at QDR and FDR10 speed (full bisectional bandwidth per port). This switch module includes 16 Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP) ports on the front panel and 16 internal Infiniband ports. This [...]

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    Figure 23. Dell PowerConnect KR 8024-k Switch 1. SFP+ ports (4) 2. console management connector 3. status/identification indicator 4. power indicator 5. expansion slot Dell PowerConnect M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network Switch The Dell PowerConnect M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network switch module supports FCoE protocols and allows fibre channel traffic [...]

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    Figure 24. Dell PowerConnect M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network Switch 1. LED status indicators (12) 2. serial port (RJ-45 connector) 3. module status indicator 4. diagnostic status indicator 5. power indicator 6. 8 Gb fibre channel ports (ports 25–27 and port 0) 7. 10 GbE ports (ports 17–24) Mellanox M2401G DDR Infiniband Switch I/O Module The Me[...]

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    Figure 25. Mellanox M2401G DDR Infiniband Switch Module 1. Infiniband ports (8) 2. port link status indicators (8) 3. port activity indicators (8) 4. module diagnostic power indicator 5. module status indicator Mellanox M3601Q QDR Infiniband Switch I/O Module The Mellanox M3601Q QDR Infiniband switch I/O module includes 32 4x QDR Infiniband ports. [...]

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    Figure 26. Mellanox M3601Q QDR Infiniband Switch I/O Module 1. Infiniband ports (16) 2. port link status indicators (16) 3. port activity indicators (16) 4. module diagnostic power indicator 5. module status indicator Cisco Catalyst Ethernet Switch I/O Modules Your system supports three Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch (CBS) versions: • The Cisco 3130[...]

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    Figure 27. Cisco Catalyst Ethernet Switch Module Features 1. Stackwise Plus connectors (not enabled in CBS 3032) 2. 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet connectors (4) 3. option bays (2) 4. Cisco status indicators 5. mode button 6. console port for switch management 7. power indicator 8. status/identification indicator Dell PowerConnect M6348 1 Gb Ethernet Swit[...]

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    Figure 28. PowerConnect M6348 1 Gb Ethernet Switch I/O Module Features 1. standard 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet connectors (16) 2. SFP+ connectors (2) 3. CX4 stacking connectors (2) 4. console management connector 5. power indicator 6. status/identification indicator Dell PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch I/O Module The PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet swit[...]

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    Figure 29. PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch I/O Module 1. optional modules (2) (dual 10 Gb Ethernet uplink module shown) 2. standard 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet connectors (4) 3. serial connector (USB type-A form factor) 4. power indicator 5. status/identification indicator Dell PowerConnect M8024 10 Gb Ethernet Switch I/O Module The PowerConnect M80[...]

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    Figure 30. PowerConnect M8024 10 Gb Ethernet Switch I/O Module 1. optional module with four SFP+ ports 2. optional module with three CX4 ports 3. serial connector for optional USB type-A form- factor cable 4. power indicator 5. status/identification indicator Dell 8/4 Gbps FC SAN Module The Dell 8/4 Gbps FC SAN module includes 24 total autosensing [...]

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    Figure 31. Dell 8/4 Gbps FC SAN Module 1. fibre channel ports (8) 2. fibre channel port status indicators (8) 3. fibre channel port speed indicators (8) 4. serial port (RJ-45 connector) 5. module status indicator 6. power indicator 7. status/identification indicator Brocade M5424 FC8 I/O Module The Brocade M5424 FC8 I/O module includes eight extern[...]

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    Figure 32. Brocade M5424 FC8 I/O Module 1. fibre channel ports (8) 2. fibre channel port status indicators (8) 3. fibre channel port speed indicators (8) 4. serial port (RJ-45 connector) 5. module status indicator 6. power indicator 7. status/identification indicator The following are the I/O module indicators: Fibre channel port status indicator I[...]

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    Indicator Status Amber blinking rapidly Error or fault with port Fibre channel port speed indicator Indicator Status Off 2 Gb link established Green on 4 Gb link established Amber on 8 Gb link established Module status indicator Indicator Status Off Module is off or enclosure power is off Green on All ports are ready for use Amber on Module is boot[...]

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    NOTE: To ensure proper functionality, use only the Short Wave SFP transceivers provided with this module. Figure 33. 4 Gbps Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module 1. SFP fibre channel connectors (16) 2. fibre channel green/amber indicators (two per port) 3. power indicator 4. status/identification indicator The following are the fibre channel pass-throu[...]

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    Green on, one fast amber blink: 1 Gb link established Green on, two fast amber blinks: 2 Gb link established Green on, three fast amber blinks: 4 Gb link established Slow green blinking, amber off: No link established Slow green blinking, slow amber blinking: Offline for firmware download Fibre Channel Port LEDs with Qlogic Mezzanine Card Installed[...]

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    Figure 34. Dell 10 GbE KR Pass-Through I/O Module 1. SFP+ ports (16) 2. green/amber indicators (two per port) 3. status/identification indicator 4. power indicator Dell 10 Gb Ethernet Pass-Through Module II The Dell 10 Gb Ethernet pass-through module II supports 10 Gb connections and provides a direct connection between the optional internal Ethern[...]

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    Figure 35. 10 Gb Ethernet Pass-Through Module II 1. SFP+ ports (16) 2. green/amber indicators (two per port) 3. status/identification indicator 4. power indicator 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet Pass-Through I/O Module The Ethernet pass-through module supports 10/100/1000 Mb connections and provides a direct connection between the optional internal Etherne[...]

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    Figure 36. 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet Pass-Through I/O Module 1. activity indicators (16) 2. link indicators (16) 3. RJ-45 Ethernet connectors (16) 4. power indicator 5. status/identification indicator NOTE: Connectors on the Ethernet pass-through module correspond directly to the blade number. For example, blade 5 is connected to port 5 on the Ethern[...]

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    4 Installing Enclosure Components NOTE: To ensure proper operation and cooling, all bays in the enclosure must be populated at all times with either a module or with a blank. Recommended Tools You may need the following items to perform the procedures in this section: • #1 and #2 Phillips screwdrivers • T8, T10, T15, and T20 Torx drivers • Wr[...]

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    CAUTION: To protect the I/O connector pins, install the I/O connector covers any time a blade is removed from the enclosure. NOTE: A full-height blade requires four connector covers and a half-height blade requires two connector covers. 5. Install the I/O connector cover over the I/O connector. Figure 37. Removing and Installing a Half-Height Blade[...]

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    Figure 38. Removing and Installing a Full-Height Blade 1. blade handle 2. release button 3. blade 4. guide rail on enclosure 5. guide rail on blade (or blade blank) Installing A Blade 1. If you are installing a new blade, remove the plastic cover from the I/O connector(s) and save for future use. 2. Orient the blade so that the blade handle is on t[...]

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    The CMC module controls power management for the system. You can program the CMC to configure the power budget, redundancy, and dynamic power of the entire enclosure (chassis, servers, I/O modules, iKVM, CMC, and power supplies). The power management service optimizes power consumption and re-allocates power to different modules based on real-time [...]

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    Figure 39. Power Cable Retention Clip 1. power supply 2. retention clip tether 3. notch in power supply handle 4. retention clip 5. power cable 76[...]

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    Figure 40. Removing and Installing a Power Supply Module 1. power supply 2. handle 3. release button Installing An AC Power Supply CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone[...]

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    DC Power Supply Modules A 2700 W DC power supply module requires –(48–60) V DC input from a DC power source. Wiring Instructions For A DC Power Supply This document describes the requirements and wiring instructions for a –48 V DC power wire and safety ground wire for systems equipped with a –48 V DC supply. WARNING: For equipment using –[...]

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    CAUTION: When stranded wiring is required, use approved wiring termination, such as closed- loop or spade-type with upturned lugs. These terminations are the appropriate size for the wires and must be double crimped, one on the conductor and one on the insulation. CAUTION: When installing the unit, the ground connection must always be made first an[...]

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    Figure 41. Assembling and Connecting the Safety Ground Wire 1. grounding post 2. safety ground wire terminal 3. locking washer 4. #5/16 nut Assembling The DC Input Power Wires And DC Power Connector WARNING: For equipment using –(48–60) V DC power supplies, a qualified electrician must perform all connections to DC power and to safety grounds. [...]

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    WARNING: To protect the power supply from electrostatic discharge, the captive screws must be covered with the rubber cap before inserting the mating connector into the power supply. 3. Rotate the rubber cap to fix it over the captive screws. 4. Insert the DC power connector into the power supply. 5. Tighten the screws on the wings of the DC power [...]

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    Removing A DC Power Supply WARNING: For equipment using –(48–60) V DC power supplies, a qualified electrician must perform all connections to DC power and to safety grounds. Do not attempt connecting to DC power or installing grounds yourself. All electrical wiring must comply with applicable local or national codes and practices. Damage due to[...]

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    Figure 43. Removing and Installing a DC Power Supply 1. connector 2. DC power supply 3. release latch 4. power supply handle Installing A DC Power Supply WARNING: For equipment using –(48–60) V DC power supplies, a qualified electrician must perform all connections to DC power and to safety grounds. Do not attempt connecting to DC power or inst[...]

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    NOTE: If you unlatched the cable management arm, re-latch it. For information about the cable management arm, see the system’s rack documentation. 4. Connect the safety ground wire. See Assembling And Connecting The Safety Ground Wire . 5. Install the DC power connector in the power supply. See Assembling The DC Input Power Wires And DC Power Con[...]

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    Figure 44. Removing and Installing A Fan Module 1. fan module 2. release button Installing A Fan Module CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. [...]

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    4. Install the I/O connector cover. Figure 45. Removing and Installing a CMC Module or iKVM Module (CMC Module Shown) 1. I/O connector cover 2. release latch 3. release lever Installing A CMC Module CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in y[...]

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    3. Reinstall the CMC module and reattach any cables that were disconnected. On a single CMC system, the SD card activates automatically. For redundant CMC module systems, initiate a changeover to make the passive module active using the following steps: a. Navigate to the Chassis page. b. Click the Power Management tab. c. Click the Control sub tab[...]

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    3. Slide the module out of the enclosure. 4. Install the I/O connector cover. Figure 47. Removing and Installing a CMC Module or iKVM Module (CMC Module Shown) 1. I/O connector cover 2. release latch 3. release lever Installing An iKVM Module CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troublesh[...]

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    Removing An I/O Module CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by your war[...]

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    NOTE: The I/O module must be installed in the appropriate I/O bay. 1. Unpack the I/O module and prepare it for installation. For instructions, see the documentation that accompanied the I/O module. 2. Remove the I/O connector cover from the back of the module. 3. Lift the handle release latch and open the I/O module handle. 4. Slide the module into[...]

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    Figure 49. Removing and Installing the Bezel 1. bezel 2. enclosure 3. Torx T20 screws (6) 4. Torx T8 screws (2) Installing The Enclosure Bezel CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online [...]

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    CAUTION: To avoid damaging the modules, you must remove all the modules installed in the enclosure before removing the front module cage assembly and midplane. NOTE: If you remove the chassis from the rack, you must remove all modules before moving the chassis. Do not use the LCD display as a handle when moving the chassis. 2. Remove the following:[...]

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    Figure 51. Removing and Installing the Midplane 1. front module cage assembly 2. midplane 3. Torx T15 screws (4) Installing The Midplane And Front Module Cage Assembly CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or a[...]

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    Enclosure Control Panel Assembly Removing The Control Panel CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authoriz[...]

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    Installing The Control Panel CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not covered by yo[...]

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    Figure 53. Removing and Installing the LCD Module 1. cable cover 2. LCD module 3. ribbon cable 4. hinges (2) 5. Torx T8 screws (2) Installing The LCD Module CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed [...]

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    5 Troubleshooting The Enclosure NOTE: For troubleshooting information on the blades in your enclosure, see the blade documentation at support.dell.com/manuals . Safety First—For You and Your System CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in [...]

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    • Fan modules • CMC module • Network switch module Troubleshooting A Wet Enclosure CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to s[...]

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    faulty. If no indicators are lit, ensure that 208 V AC power is available from the PDU and that the power cable is properly connected to the power supply module. 2. Install a new power supply. NOTE: After installing a new power supply, allow several seconds for the system to recognize the power supply and determine whether it is working properly. T[...]

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    Troubleshooting I/O Modules NOTE: To eliminate the possibility of a hardware problem with the module or its attaching devices, first ensure that the module is properly initialized and configured. 1. Check that you have installed the module in an I/O slot that matches its fabric type. 2. Check that the pass-through module or switch ports are cabled [...]

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    6 Technical Specifications Enclosure Specifications Physical Height 44.0 cm (17.3 inch) Width 44.7 cm (17.6 inch) Depth 75.5 cm (29.7 inch) Weight (maximum) 200.5 kg (442 lb) Weight (empty) 44.6 kg (98.1 lb) Power Supply Module AC/DC power supply (per power supply module) (2700 W) Wattage 2700 W Connector IEC C20 Heat dissipation 1205 BTU/hr (maxim[...]

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    Power Supply Module NOTE: This system is also designed to be connected to IT power systems with a phase to phase voltage not exceeding 230 V. 16 A, 100 V AC to 240 V AC, 50 Hz/60 Hz (2700 W power supply) DC/DC power supply (per power supply) Wattage 2700 W Connector Molex # 394260002 at PSU end, mating connector Molex # 39422-0012 Heat dissipation [...]

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    I/O Module Specifications Cisco Nexus B22 Fabric Extender Module Externally accessible connectors Sixteen 10 Gb (internal) Ethernet ports and Eight 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ ports that support 10Gbase- SR, 10Gbase-LR, and 10Gbase-ER fabric connections. Brocade M6505 16 Gbps FC SAN I/O Module Externally accessible connectors Eight physical FC8 ports [...]

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    PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch Module Externally accessible connectors 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet Four autonegotiating RJ-45 ports Serial 4-pin, USB 2.0 type A connector. Must use provided USB type A to DB9 adapter to connect to terminal. Optional Modules Two option bays. Each bay supports a module with two 24 Gb stacking ports, two 10 Gb CX4 co[...]

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    Environmental NOTE: For additional information about environmental measurements for specific system configurations, see dell.com/environmental_datasheets . Standard Operating Temperature Continuous operation: 10 °C to 35 °C at 10% to 80% relative humidity (RH), with 26 °C max dew point. De-rate maximum allowable dry bulb temperature at 1 °C per[...]

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    Environmental • 3000 W power supplies are supported with a capacity of 2800 W per power supply. • Install fans of the following ratings: – 12 V, 5.0 A – 12 V, 6.30 A • Only the following I/O modules are supported: – Brocade M5424 FC8 I/O module – Dell M8428-k 10 Gb converged network switch – Cisco 1 GE 3130X-s switch – Mellanox M3[...]

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    7 Getting help Contacting Dell Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in y[...]

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    Figure 54. Quick Resource Locator Documentation Feedback If you have feedback for this document, write to documentation_feedback@dell.com. Alternatively, you can click on the Feedback link in any of the Dell documentation pages, fill up the form, and click Submit to send your feedback. 108[...]