Page 3 - Contents
Contents Notes, Cautions, and Warnings...................................................................................................2 1 About Your System......................................................................................................................7 System Overview .........
Page 7 - About Your System; System Overview
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 sup...
Page 9 - System Control-Panel Features
Figure 4. Blade Numbering – 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 9
Page 10 - LCD Module
4. system power button5. system power indicator Control Panel Features Description System power button Turns the system on and off. Press to turn on the system. Press and hold 10 seconds to turn off the system. NOTE: The system power button controls power to all of the blades and I/O modules in the ...
Page 11 - LCD Module Features
Figure 6. LCD Display 1. LCD screen2. 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 wiz...
Page 12 - Using The LCD Module Menus; Main Menu; Configuration Wizard
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...
Page 14 - Power Supply Indicators
Figure 8. Back-Panel Module Bay Numbering Power Supply Indicators NOTE: The power supplies must be connected to a Power Distribution Unit (PDU), not directly to an electrical outlet. • The power supplies require a 100 V to 240 V power source. • A 2700 W power supply provides 1350 W input power, if c...
Page 15 - Fan Module Indicators
1. DC power output indicator2. power supply fault indicator 3. AC power indicator The 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...
Page 16 - Avocent iKVM Analog Switch Module (Optional)
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. Avocent iKVM Analog Switch Module (Optional) • Local iKVM access can be remotely disabled on a per blade basis,...
Page 17 - Avocent Analog iKVM Switch Module Features And Indicators
Figure 11. Avocent iKVM Switch Module 1. status/identification indicator2. power indicator3. 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. act...
Page 18 - CMC Module; CMC Module Features
Module Feature Description Link indicator Off The ACI is not connected to the external switch. Green The ACI is connected to the external switch. Activity indicator Off Data is not being sent or received. Amber blinking Data is being sent or received. CMC Module Figure 12. CMC Module Features 1 Ethe...
Page 20 - Daisy-Chain CMC Network Connection
Condition Description CMC reset Chassis management resumes after the CMC reboots or chassis fails over to the standby CMC. 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 c...
Page 23 - Initial System Configuration; Before You Begin; Initial CMC Network Configuration
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 power supplies require a 100 V to 120 V or 200 V to 240 V power source. You can select only one AC power inpu...
Page 25 - Logging In To The CMC Using The Web-Based Interface
Once you have established a connection to the CMC, you can complete the initial CMC network configuration. 1. Log in to the CMC.The default user name is root and the default password is calvin . 2. Type getniccfg and press <Enter> to view the current CMC network parameters. 3. Configure the CM...
Page 26 - Adding And Managing CMC Users; Configuring iDRAC Networking Using The Web-Based Interface
– LDAP user name: <user name> NOTE: This field is case sensitive. 4. In the Password field, type your CMC user password or Active Directory user password. NOTE: This field is case-sensitive. Adding And Managing CMC Users From the Users and User Configuration pages in the web-based interface, y...
Page 29 - Configuring The Optional iKVM Switch Module; Updating The iKVM Firmware
For complete instructions on how to configure and operate the CMC module, see the latest CMC User's Guide at support.dell.com/manuals. Configuring The Optional iKVM Switch Module Updating The iKVM Firmware NOTE: The iKVM resets and becomes temporarily unavailable after the firmware has been uploaded...
Page 30 - Configuring The Analog Switch
• Dell PowerConnect 180AS, 2160AS (version 1.0.3.2 or later) or Avocent Autoview 2020, 2030 (version 1.6.0.4 or later): Seamless tiering using ACI port and Cat 5 cable • Avocent Autoview 1400, 1500, 2000, 1415, 1515, 2015u: Avocent USB SIP (DSRIQ-USB) required with Cat 5 cable Before connecting the ...
Page 31 - Viewing And Selecting Servers
Resynchronizing The Server List At The Remote Client Workstation Once the iKVM module is connected, the blades are displayed in OSCAR. You must re-synchronize the servers on any remote workstation to ensure that the blades are available to any remote users connected to the console switch through the...
Page 32 - FlexAddress; FlexAddress Plus
FlexAddress The FlexAddress feature allows server modules to replace the factory assigned World Wide Name and Media Access Control (WWN/MAC) network IDs with WWN/MAC IDs provided by the chassis. FlexAddress is delivered on a Secure Digital (SD) card that must be inserted into the CMC to provide the ...
Page 33 - Configuring The I/O Modules; Network Information; General I/O Module Configuration Guidelines
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 mod...
Page 34 - Port Auto-Disablement in Quad-Port Network Daughter Card (Dell
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 ...
Page 35 - Mezzanine Cards
IOM Slot A1 IOM Slot A2 NIC3 and NIC4 (Enabled/ Disabled) Port Auto-Disablement 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 Port Quad or Greater Port En...
Page 37 - Quarter-Height Blades; I/O Module Port Mapping—Full-Height Blades; Dual-Port Mezzanine Cards
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 or pass-through module Standard Integrated LOM Infiniband mezzanine card Ethernet mezzanine card Ethernet switch module or pass-through module Infiniband switch module Ethernet switch module or pass...
Page 42 - Quad-Port Mezzanine Cards
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. Examp...
Page 43 - I/O Module Port Mapping
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_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. Th...
Page 46 - I/O Module Port Mapping—Quarter-Height Blades
Blade n I/O Module Mezz_FAB_B_Blade n_Port1 Port n 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 M...
Page 52 - Dell PowerConnect KR 8024-k Switch
Figure 18. Mellanox M4001F/M4001Q Infiniband Switch Module 1. Infiniband QSFP ports (16)2. LED status/module status indicators3. serial port (RJ-45 connector)4. module status indicator5. power indicator Dell PowerConnect KR 8024-k Switch The PowerConnect KR M8024-k switch provides 16 internal 10 GbE...
Page 53 - Dell PowerConnect M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network Switch
Figure 19. Dell PowerConnect KR 8024-k Switch 1. SFP+ ports (4)2. console management connector3. status/identification indicator4. power indicator5. expansion slot Dell PowerConnect M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network Switch The Dell PowerConnect M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network switch module supports FC...
Page 54 - Mellanox M2401G DDR Infiniband Switch I/O Module
Figure 20. Dell PowerConnect M8428-k 10 Gb Converged Network Switch 1. LED status indicators (12)2. serial port (RJ-45 connector)3. module status indicator4. power indicator 5. diagnostic status indicator6. 8 Gb fibre channel ports (ports 25–27 and port 0)7. 10 GbE ports (ports 17–24) Mellanox M2401...
Page 55 - Mellanox M3601Q QDR Infiniband Switch I/O Module
Figure 21. 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 indicator5. module status indicator Mellanox M3601Q QDR Infiniband Switch I/O Module The Mellanox M3601Q QDR Infiniband switch I/...
Page 56 - Cisco Catalyst Ethernet Switch I/O Modules
Figure 22. 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 indicator5. module status indicator Cisco Catalyst Ethernet Switch I/O Modules Your system supports three Cisco Catalyst B...
Page 57 - Dell PowerConnect M6348 1 Gb Ethernet Switch I/O Module
Figure 23. 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 indicators5. mode button 6. console port for switch management7. power indicator8. status/identification indicat...
Page 58 - Dell PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch I/O Module
Figure 24. 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 indicator6. status/identification indicator Dell PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch I...
Page 59 - Dell PowerConnect M8024 10 Gb Ethernet Switch I/O Module
Figure 25. 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 indicator5. status/identification indicator Dell PowerConnect M8024 10 Gb E...
Page 60 - Dell 8/4 Gbps FC SAN Module
Figure 26. PowerConnect M8024 10 Gb Ethernet Switch I/O Module 1. optional module with four SFP+ ports2. optional module with three CX4 ports3. serial connector for optional USB type-A form-factor cable4. power indicator5. status/identification indicator Dell 8/4 Gbps FC SAN Module The Dell 8/4 Gbps...
Page 61 - Dell 4 Gbps Fibre Channel Pass-Through Module
Figure 27. 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 indicator6. power indicator7. status/identification indicator I/O Modules—Pass-Through Dell 4 Gbps F...
Page 64 - Dell 10 Gb Ethernet Pass-Through Module II
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 Ethernet mezzanine card in the blade and an external Ethernet device. The Ethernet pass-through modul...
Page 65 - Brocade M4424 SAN I/O Module
Figure 31. 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 indicator5. status/identification indicator NOTE: Connectors on the Ethernet pass-through module correspond directly to the blade number. For example...
Page 71 - Installing Enclosure Components; Recommended Tools; Removing And Installing A Blade; Removing A Blade
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 screwdrive...
Page 73 - Installing A Blade; Removing And Installing A Sleeve; Removing The Sleeve
2. release button3. blade4. guide rail on enclosure5. 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 the left side of the blad...
Page 74 - Installing The Sleeve; Power Supply Modules
Figure 36. Removing and Installing a Sleeve 1. sleeve handle cover2. sleeve handle3. sleeve/blade slot4. guide rail on sleeve 5. guide rail on enclosure6. sleeve Installing The Sleeve 1. Remove the I/O connector covers from the I/O connectors on the sleeve and save for future use. 2. Remove the cove...
Page 77 - Installing a Power Supply Module; Fan Modules
Figure 38. Removing and Installing a Power Supply Module 1. power supply2. handle3. release button Installing a Power Supply 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 docum...
Page 78 - Removing A Fan Module; Installing a Fan Module
Removing A Fan Module WARNING: Do not operate the system without the cooling fans. CAUTION: Exercise care while handling the fan module to prevent damage to the connector on the fan module. CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should only perform troubleshoot...
Page 79 - Removing A CMC Module; Installing A CMC Module
CMC Module Removing 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 your product documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servici...
Page 80 - CMC Module SD Card
3. Slide the module into the enclosure until the handle contacts the enclosure. 4. To fully seat the module, close the handle until the release latch snaps into place. 5. Reconnect the cables that were attached to the module. CMC Module SD Card The SD card slot on the CMC module supports an optional...
Page 81 - iKVM Module; Removing An iKVM Module; Installing An iKVM Module
iKVM Module Removing An iKVM 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 serv...
Page 82 - Removing An I/O Module
3. Slide the module into the enclosure until the handle contacts the enclosure. 4. To fully seat the module, close the handle until the release latch snaps into place. 5. If applicable, connect the keyboard, monitor, and mouse to the module. I/O Modules CAUTION: If you remove an I/O module, you must...
Page 83 - Installing An I/O Module; Enclosure Bezel; Removing The Enclosure Bezel
Installing 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 ...
Page 84 - Installing The Enclosure Bezel; Enclosure Midplane; Removing The Front Module Cage Assembly And Midplane
Figure 44. Removing and Installing the Bezel 1. bezel2. enclosure3. 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 produ...
Page 86 - Installing The Midplane And Front Module Cage Assembly
Figure 46. Removing and Installing the Midplane 1. front module cage assembly2. midplane3. 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 a...
Page 87 - Enclosure Control Panel Assembly; Removing The Control Panel
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 ...
Page 88 - Installing The Control Panel; Removing The LCD Module
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 t...
Page 89 - Installing The LCD Module
Figure 48. Removing and Installing the LCD Module 1. cable cover2. LCD module3. ribbon cable4. 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 ...
Page 91 - Troubleshooting The Enclosure; Safety First—For You and Your System; Troubleshooting Enclosure Components
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 troub...
Page 92 - Troubleshooting A Wet Enclosure; Troubleshooting Power Supply Modules
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 servicin...
Page 93 - Troubleshooting Fan Modules; Troubleshooting The iKVM Module
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. The power supply DC power indicator turns green if the power supply is functioning properly. 3. If none of the power supplies show a fault LED a...
Page 95 - Technical Specifications; Enclosure Specifications
6 Technical Specifications Enclosure Specifications Power Supply Module AC/DC power supply (per power supply) Wattage 2700 W Connector IEC C20 Heat dissipation 1205 BTU/hr (maximum) Maximum inrush current Under typical line conditions and over the entire system ambient operating range, the inrush cu...
Page 96 - I/O Module Specifications
Enclosure Control Panel Externally accessible connectors USB Two 4-pin, USB 2.0-compliant connectors for keyboard and mouse support Video 15-pin VGA LCD panel features Four cursor control keys, one select key, LCD screen I/O Module Specifications PowerConnect M8024 10 Gb Ethernet Switch Module Exter...
Page 99 - Contacting Dell
7 Getting Help Contacting Dell NOTE: 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. Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. Availability varies by country ...