Dell PowerEdge FX2/FX2s - Manual (Page 19)

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Before You Start
By following the instructions in the Dell PowerEdge FN I/O Aggregator Getting Started Guide that is
shipped with the product, you install the Aggregator in a Dell PowerEdge FX2 server chassis.
The Aggregator installs with zero-touch configuration. After you power it on, an Aggregator boots up
with default settings and auto-configures with software features enabled. This chapter describes the
default settings and software features that are automatically configured at startup. Use the tasks
described in the other chapters to reconfigure the Aggregator for customized network operation.
IOA Operational Modes
IOA supports three operational modes. Select the operational mode that meets your deployment needs.
To enable a new operational mode, configure the new mode and reload the switch.
Standalone mode
stack-unit unit iom-mode standalone
CONFIGURATION mode
Dell(conf)#stack-unit 0 iom-mode standalone
This is the default mode for IOA. It is a fully automated zero-touch mode that allows you to configure
VLAN memberships. (Supported in CMC)
VLT mode
stack-unit unit iom-mode vlt
CONFIGURATION mode
Dell(conf)#stack-unit 0 iom-mode vlt
Select this mode to multi-home server interfaces to different IOA modules. This is a low-touch mode
where all configuration except VLAN membership is automated. To enable VLAN, you must configure the
VLANs at the server port level. In this mode, port 9 link, which is associated with LAG-127, is dedicated to
VLT interconnect.
Programmable MUX mode
stack-unit unit iom-mode programmable-mux
CONFIGURATION mode
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