Document Outline

• Dell™ PowerEdge™ M1000e Systems
  • Configuration Guide
    • Contents
    • About Your System
      • System Overview
        • Figure 1-1. Blade Numbering - Half-Height Blades
        • Figure 1-2. Blade Numbering - Full Height Blades
        • Figure 1-3. Blade Numbering - Mixed Full-Height and Half-Height Blades
      • System Control Panel Features
        • Figure 1-4. Control Panel Features
      • LCD Module
        • Figure 1-5. LCD Module
        • LCD Module Menus
          • Main Menu
          • LCD Setup Menu
          • Server Menu
          • Enclosure Menu
      • Back-Panel Features
        • Figure 1-6. Back-Panel Features
      • Blades
        • Figure 1-7. Front Panel Features - PowerEdge M600 and M605
        • Figure 1-8. Front Panel Features - PowerEdge M905 and M805
      • CMC Module
        • Figure 1-9. CMC Module Features
        • CMC Daisy Chaining (Enclosure Stacking)
          • Cabling Guidelines
            • Figure 1-10. CMC Daisy-Chaining - Enclosure With Redundant CMC Modules
      • iKVM Switch Module
        • Figure 1-11. Avocent iKVM Switch Module
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    • Initial System Configuration
      • Before You Begin
        • Power Requirements
        • Network Information
      • Initial Setup Sequence
        • 1 Unpack the enclosure and install it in a rack.
        • 2 Connect power to the power supplies.
        • 3 If an optional iKVM module is installed, connect the keyboard, video, and mouse to the enclosure control panel (see Figure 1-4) or to the iKVM module (see Figure 1-11).
        • 4 Press the power button on the enclosure control panel. See Figure 1-4.
        • 5 Configure the CMC network settings.
        • 6 Configure the IO modules at this time to allow proper network or storage management or paths. See "Configuring the I/O Modules" on page 37.
        • 7 Once the Ethernet and Fibre Channel switches are configured and able to pass traffic, you can then power on your server blades. This will allow time for the Ethernet switch to boot and allow PXI \ UNDI traffic for all blade modules.
      • Configuring the CMC
        • Initial CMC Network Configuration
          • Connecting to the CMC Using a Network Connection and the Default IP Address, or a User-Defined IP Address
          • Configuring the CMC Network Settings Using the LCD Configuration Wizard
            • Table 2-1. LCD Module Screen Navigation Keys
              • 1 Choose a language from the options presented in the dialog box.
              • 2 Start the LCD Configuration Wizard.
              • 3 Configure the CMC network settings for your network environment
              • 4 If desired, configure the iDRAC network setting for DHCP mode.
              • 5 Review the settings on the Network Summary screen.
          • Configuring the CMC Network Settings Using a Management Station and CLI
            • 1 Log into the CMC.
            • 2 Type getniccfg and press <Enter> to view the current CMC network parameters.
            • 3 Configure the CMC network settings:
            • 4 To activate the new network settings, type
        • Logging in to the CMC Using the Web-Based Interface
          • 1 Open a supported Web browser window.
          • 2 Login to the CMC.
          • 3 The CMC Login page appears.
          • 4 In the Username field, type your user name:
          • 5 In the Password field, type your CMC user password or Active Directory user password.
        • Adding and Managing CMC Users
          • 1 Log in to the Web-based interface. See "Logging in to the CMC Using the Web-Based Interface" on page 25.
          • 2 Select Chassis in the system tree.
          • 3 Click the Network/Security tab, and then click the Users sub-tab. The Users page appears, listing each user’s user ID, login s...
          • 4 Click an available user ID number. The User Configuration page displays.
          • 5 Select general settings for the users.
          • 6 Assign the user to a CMC user group.
        • Configuring iDRAC Networking Using the Web-Based Interface
          • 1 Log in to the Web-based interface. See "Logging in to the CMC Using the Web-Based Interface" on page 25.
          • 2 Click the plus (+) symbol next to Chassis in the left column, then click Servers.
          • 3 Click Setup Æ Deploy.
          • 4 Enable the LAN for the iDRAC on the server by checking the checkbox next to the server beneath the Enable Lan heading.
          • 5 Enable or disable IPMI over LAN by checking the or unchecking the checkbox next to the server beneath the Enable IPMI over LAN heading.
          • 6 Enable or disable DHCP for the iDRAC by checking or unchecking the checkbox next to the server under the DHCP Enabled heading.
          • 7 If DHCP is disabled, enter the static IP address, netmask, and default gateway for the iDRAC.
          • 8 Click Apply at the bottom of the page.
        • Setting the First Boot Device for Servers
          • 1 Log in to the CMC Web-based interface.
          • 2 Click Servers in the system tree and then click Setup Æ Deploy First Boot Device. A list of servers is displayed, one per row.
          • 3 Select the boot device you want to use for each server from the list box.
          • 4 If you want the server to boot from the selected device every time it boots, unselect the Boot Once checkbox for the server.
          • 5 Click Apply.
        • Configuring and Managing Power
          • Configuring Power Budget and Redundancy
            • 1 Log in to the CMC Web-based interface.
            • 2 Select Chassis in the system tree.
            • 3 Click the Power Management tab. The Power Budget Status page displays.
            • 4 Click the Configuration sub-tab. The Budget/Redundancy Configuration page displays.
            • 5 Configure the power budget and redundancy settings based on the components in the enclosure and your needs.
            • 6 Click Apply to save your changes.
        • Installing or Updating the CMC Firmware
          • Updating Firmware in a Redundant CMC Configuration
            • 1 Locate the secondary or standby CMC by using the RACADM GETSYSINFO command, or by using the Chassis Summary page in the Web-ba...
            • 2 Update the firmware on the standby CMC first. See "Updating the CMC Firmware Using the Web-based Interface" on page 30 or "Updating the CMC Firmware Using RACADM" on page 31.
            • 3 Verify that the secondary or standby CMC’s firmware is at the requested level with the GETSYSINFO command or through the Web-based interface.
            • 4 After the standby CMC has rebooted , update the firmware on the active or primary CMC. Please allow 10 minutes for the standby CMC to boot.
            • 5 Verify that the active or primary CMC firmware is at the requested level using the GETSYSINFO command or through the Web-based interface.
            • 6 Once both CMCs are updated to the same firmware revision, use the CMCCHANGEOVER command to reset the CMC in the left slot as primary.
          • Downloading the CMC Firmware
          • Updating the CMC Firmware Using the Web-based Interface
            • 1 Log in to the Web-based interface. See "Logging in to the CMC Using the Web-Based Interface" on page 25.
            • 2 Click Chassis in the system tree.
            • 3 Click the Update tab. The Updatable Components page appears.
            • 4 On the Updatable Components page, click the CMC name. The Firmware Update page appears.
            • 5 In the Value field, type the path on your management station or shared network where the firmware image file resides, or click Browse to navigate to the file location.
            • 6 Click Update. A dialog box appears asking you to confirm the action.
            • 7 Click Yes to continue. The firmware transfer process will begin and the status will display the message "Firmware Update in Pr...
          • Updating the CMC Firmware Using RACADM
            • 1 Open a CMC command line console and log in.
            • 2 Type:
      • Configuring the Optional iKVM Switch Module
        • Enabling iKVM Access to the Dell CMC Console
          • 1 Log in to the CMC Web-based interface.
          • 2 Select iKVM in the system tree. The iKVM Status page displays.
          • 3 Click the Setup tab. The iKVM Configuration page displays.
          • 4 Select Allow access to CMC CLI from iKVM.
          • 5 Click Apply to save the setting.
        • Updating the iKVM Firmware
          • 1 Log in to the CMC’s Web-based interface. See "Logging in to the CMC Using the Web-Based Interface" on page 25.
          • 2 Select Chassis in the system tree.
          • 3 Click the Update tab. The Updatable Components page appears.
          • 4 Click the iKVM name. The Firmware Update page appears.
          • 5 In the Value field, type the path on your management station or shared network where the firmware image file resides, or click Browse to navigate to the file location.
          • 6 Click Update. A dialog box appears asking you to confirm the action.
          • 7 Click Yes to continue.
        • Tiering the Avocent iKVM Switch From an Analog KVM Switch
          • Table 2-2. Cabling Requirements for External Analog KVM Switches
            • 1 Press <Print Screen> to launch the iKVM Switch OSCAR.
            • 2 Click Setup Æ Menu. The Menu dialog box appears.
            • 3 Select Slot to display servers numerically by slot number.
            • 4 Enter a screen delay time of at least 1 second.
            • 5 Click OK.
            • 1 If the switch does not require a SIP to connect to the iKVM (see Table 2-2), connect a Cat5 (or newer) cable to the RJ-45 ACI port on the iKVM module. See Figure 1-11.
            • 2 Connect both the analog switch and the system to an appropriate power source.
            • 3 Power up the system.
            • 4 Power up the external analog switch.
        • Tiering the Avocent iKVM Switch From a Digital KVM Switch
          • Table 2-3. Cabling Requirements for External Digital KVM Switches
            • Once the KVM switch is connected, the server modules appear in OSCAR.
        • Viewing and Selecting Servers
          • Resynchronizing the Server List at the Remote Client Workstation
            • 1 Click Resync in the Server category of the Management Panel (MP).
            • 2 Click Next.
            • 3 Click Next.
            • 4 If no changes were detected in the appliance, a completion dialog box appears with this information.
            • 5 If a cascade switch was detected, the Enter Cascade Switch Information dialog box appears. Select the type of switch connected to the appliance from the drop-down list. If the type you are looking for is not available, you can add it by clicking Add.
            • 6 Click Next. The completion dialog box appears.
      • FlexAddress
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    • Configuring the I/O Modules
      • Overview
        • Figure 3-1. I/O Module Bay Numbering
        • Fabric A
        • Fabric B
        • Fabric C
      • Before You Begin
        • Network Information
      • Switch Modules
        • Configuring a Switch Module Network Ethernet Port Using the Web-Based Interface
          • 1 Log in to the CMC’s Web-based interface. See "Logging in to the CMC Using the Web-Based Interface" on page 25.
          • 2 Select I/O Modules in the Chassis menu in the system tree.
          • 3 Select the Setup tab. The Configuring I/O Modules Network Settings page appears.
          • 4 Configure the switch for integration into your network.
          • 5 When you have finished, click Apply.
          • 6 Click the Deploy sub-tab.
        • Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband Switch Module
          • Figure 3-2. Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband Switch Module Features
        • PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch Module
          • Figure 3-3. PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch Module Features
        • Cisco Ethernet Switch
          • Figure 3-4. Cisco Ethernet Switch Module Features
        • Brocade M4424 SAN I/O Module
          • Figure 3-5. Brocade M4424 SAN I/O Module Features
      • Pass-through Modules
        • Ethernet Pass-through Module
          • Figure 3-6. Ethernet Pass-through Module Features
        • Fibre Channel Pass-through Module
          • Figure 3-7. Fibre Channel Pass-through Module Features
  • Guide de configuration
    • Table des matières
    • À propos du système
      • Présentation du système
      • Fonctionnalités du panneau de commande du système
      • Module LCD
        • Menus du module LCD
      • Fonctionnalités du panneau arrière
      • Serveurs lames
      • Module CMC
        • Connexion en série de modules CMC (empilage)
      • Module commutateur iKVM
    • Configuration initiale du système
      • Avant de commencer
        • Configuration requise pour l'alimentation
        • Informations concernant le réseau
      • Procédure de configuration initiale
      • Configuration du module CMC
        • Configuration réseau initiale du module CMC
        • Connexion au module CMC via l'interface Web
        • Ajout et gestion d'utilisateurs sur le module CMC
        • Configuration des paramètres réseau du module iDRAC via l'interface Web
        • Définition du premier périphérique d'amorçage pour les serveurs
        • Configuration et gestion de l'alimentation
        • Installation ou mise à jour du micrologiciel du module CMC
      • Configuration du module commutateur iKVM en option
        • Activation de l'accès du module iKVM à la console CMC Dell
        • Mise à jour du micrologiciel du module iKVM
        • Connexion du commutateur iKVM Avocent à un commutateur KVM analogique
        • Connexion du commutateur iKVM Avocent à un commutateur KVM numérique
        • Affichage et sélection de serveurs
      • FlexAddress
    • Configuration des modules d'E/S
      • Présentation
      • Avant de commencer
        • Informations concernant le réseau
      • Modules commutateurs
        • Configuration du port Ethernet réseau d'un module commutateur à l'aide de l'interface Web
        • Module commutateur SFS M7000e Infiniband
        • Module commutateur Ethernet PowerConnect M6220
        • Commutateur Ethernet Cisco
        • Module d'E/S Brocade M4424 pour réseau SAN
      • Modules d'intercommunication
        • Module d'intercommunication Ethernet
        • Module d'intercommunication Fibre Channel
  • Konfigurationsanleitung
    • Inhalt
    • Wissenswertes zum System
      • Systemüberblick
      • Funktionen der Steuerplatine
      • LCD-Modul
        • LCD-Modul-Menüs
      • Funktionsmerkmale auf der Rückseite
      • Blades
      • CMC-Modul
        • CMC-Verkettung (Gehäuse-Stacking)
      • iKVM-Switch-Modul
    • Erstmalige Systemkonfiguration
      • Bevor Sie beginnen
        • Anforderungen an die Stromversorgung
        • Informationen zum Netzwerk
      • Ersteinrichtung - Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitung
      • Konfiguration des CMC-Moduls
        • Erstmalige CMC-Netzwerkkonfiguration
        • Anmeldung beim CMC-Modul über die webbasierte Schnittstelle
        • Hinzufügen und Verwalten von CMC-Benutzern
        • Konfigurieren der iDRAC-Netzwerkeinstellungen über die webbasierte Schnittstelle
        • Festlegen des ersten Startlaufwerks für Server
        • Konfiguration und Verwaltung der Energieeinstellungen
        • Installieren oder Aktualisieren der CMC-Firmware
      • Konfiguration des optionalen iKVM-Switch- Moduls
        • Aktivieren des iKVM-Zugangs zur Dell CMC-Konsole
        • Aktualisieren der iKVM-Firmware
        • Kaskadieren des Avocent iKVM-Switches von einem analogen KVM-Switch
        • Kaskadieren des Avocent iKVM-Switches von einem digitalen KVM-Switch
        • Anzeigen und Auswählen von Servern
      • FlexAddress
    • Installieren der E/A-Module
      • Übersicht
      • Bevor Sie beginnen
        • Informationen zum Netzwerk
      • Switch-Module
        • Konfiguration eines Switch-Modul-Ethernet-Ports über die webbasierte Schnittstelle
        • Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband-Switchmodul
        • PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet-Switchmodul
        • Cisco Ethernet-Switch
        • Brocade M4424 SAN E/A-Modul
      • Passthrough-Module
        • Ethernet-Passthrough-Modul
        • Fibre-Channel-Passthrough-Modul
  • Guía de configuración
    • Contenido
    • Información sobre el sistema
      • Información general del sistema
      • Componentes del panel de control del sistema
      • Módulo LCD
        • Menús del módulo LCD
      • Componentes del panel posterior
      • Módulos de alta densidad
      • Módulo CMC
        • Conexión secuencial de la CMC (apilamiento de alojamientos)
      • Módulo de conmutador iKVM
    • Configuración inicial del sistema
      • Antes de comenzar
        • Requisitos de alimentación
        • Información de la red
      • Secuencia de configuración inicial
      • Configuración de la CMC
        • Configuración de red inicial de la CMC
        • Inicio de sesión en la CMC mediante la interfaz basada en web
        • Adición y administración de usuarios de la CMC
        • Configuración de redes de iDRAC mediante la interfaz basada en web
        • Definición del primer dispositivo de inicio para servidores
        • Configuración y administración de energía
        • Instalación o actualización del firmware de CMC
      • Configuración del módulo de conmutador iKVM opcional
        • Activación del acceso iKVM a la consola CMC de Dell
        • Actualización del firmware de iKVM
        • Conexión en cascada del conmutador iKVM Avocent desde un conmutador KVM analógico
        • Conexión en cascada del conmutador iKVM Avocent desde un conmutador KVM digital
        • Visualización y selección de servidores
      • FlexAddress
    • Configuración de módulos de E/S
      • Información general
      • Antes de comenzar
        • Información de la red
      • Módulos de conmutador
        • Configuración de un puerto Ethernet de red de un módulo de conmutador mediante la interfaz basada en web
        • Módulo de conmutador Infiniband Cisco SFS M7000e
        • Módulo de conmutador Ethernet PowerConnect M6220
        • Conmutador Ethernet Cisco
        • Módulo de E/S SAN Brocade M4424
      • Módulos de paso a través
        • Módulo de paso a través Ethernet
        • Módulo de paso a través Fibre Channel