Dell M8428-k User Guide

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Chapter
2Configuring the Dell M8428-k
In this chapter
•Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   9
•Items required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   9
•Modifying the converged network switch IP address  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   10
•Configuring for FCoE  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Modifying the converged network switch IP address2
•If required, management workstation (computer) that has a terminal emulator (such as 
HyperTerminal) or a keyboard, video, and mouse (KVM) device. Note that this is only required if 
not changing the converged network switch IP address through the Blade Server Enclosure GUI 
or CLI management programs.
•An unused IP address and corresponding subnet mask and gateway address unless DHCP is 
used.
•If...

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Modifying the converged network switch IP address2
Using the CMC CLI to set the IP address
Use the following steps to connect modify the converged network switch IP address through the 
CMC CLI.
1. Establish a Telnet session to the CMC CLI.
2. At the command prompt, type connect switch-x where x is the bay where the switch module is 
installed. For example, switch-x can be:
•Switch-3 for switch module installed in bay B1.
•Switch-4 for switch module...

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NOTE
Refer to the documentation for the CMC GUI application for additional detail.
Using the Dell M8428-k CLI to set the IP address
Use the following tasks to change the IP address on the switch module using the module’s CLI. 
Follow the first few steps to establish a terminal emulation session between the switch module and 
a Blade Server Enclosure management workstation used for managing the switch...

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Configuring for FCoE2
d. Click OK.
e. From the COM Port Properties window, select the following configuration values:
•Bits per second: 9600
•Databits: 8
•Parity: None
•Stop bits: 1
•Flow Control: None
For LINUX or UNIX
a. Enter the following at the command prompt:
tip /dev/ttyb -9600
b. When the terminal application stops reporting information, press Enter to display the login 
prompt.
c. Log in to the default administrative account using the...

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Connecting the switch to the Ethernet management network2
4. Enter the following command:
conf t
5. Enter one of the following commands:
a.interface intengigabitethernet 0/x where x is the internal port you wish to change
b.interface extengigabitethernet 0/x where x is the external port you wish to change
6. The default for internal ports is no shut (enabled) while the default value for external ports is 
shut (disabled). To enable the external...

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Connecting the switch to the fabric2
1. If the switch module is in full fabric mode, continue with step 2 and step 3. If the module is in 
NPIV mode, go on to step 4.
2. Log onto the converged network switch through a Telnet connection, using the admin account. 
3. Modify the domain ID if required using switch module CLI commands. 
The default domain ID is 1. If the switch module is not powered on until after it is connected to 
the fabric and the...

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Connecting the switch to the fabric2
NOTE
It could take a short time (typically a few seconds, but sometimes up to 20 seconds) for the 
newly added switch module to appear in the fabric display with its newly assigned domain ID.
4. If you need to install transceivers, install them in the external CEE and FC ports as required.
a. Remove the dust plugs from the ports to be used.
b. If necessary, remove the end caps from the transceiver.
c. Orient the...

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Changing from NPIV aggregator mode to full fabric mode2
These commands upload the converged network switch configuration to the server, making it 
available for downloading to a replacement converged network switch 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. 
Changing from NPIV aggregator mode to full fabric mode
If...

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Changing from full fabric mode to NPIV aggregator mode2
The current browser-based GUI session closes; relaunch browser-based GUI after the switch 
module reboots.
Changing to full fabric mode using the command line interface
Complete the following steps to enable NPIV mode using the CLI.
1. Log in using the default administrative account.
Login: admin
Password: password
2. Enter the following command to disable the switch.
switchDisable
3. Back up...