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Dell™ PowerEdge™ M905, M805, M600, and M605 Hardware Owner's Manual

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CAUTION: The safety instructions that came with your system provide important safety and regulatory information. Warranty information may be included within this document or as a separate document.

• The Rack Installation Guide or Rack Installation Instructions included with your rack solution describes how to install your system into a rack.
  
  
• The Getting Started Guide provides an overview of system features, setting up your system, and technical specifications.
  
  
• The Configuration Guide provides information on initial configuration of the blades and other modular components in your system.
  
  
• The Dell Chassis Management Controller User's Guide and Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide provides detailed information on using the remote management features of your system, including the CMC, iDRAC, and iKVM.
  
  
• User documentation for the Ethernet, Fibre Channel, Infiniband, or other I/O modules purchased with your system.
  
  
• CDs included with your system provide documentation and tools for configuring and managing your system.
  
  
• Systems management software documentation describes the features, requirements, installation, and basic operation of the software.
  
  
• Operating system documentation describes how to install (if necessary), configure, and use the operating system software.
  
  
• Documentation for any components you purchased separately provides information to configure and install these options.
  
  
• Updates are sometimes included with the system to describe changes to the system, software, and/or documentation.
  
  

NOTE: Always check for updates on support.dell.com and read the updates first because they often supersede information in other documents.

• Release notes or readme files may be included to provide last-minute updates to the system or documentation or advanced technical reference material intended for experienced users or technicians.
  
  

System Overview

Your system can include up to 16 half-height blades (server modules), eight full-height blades, or a mixture of the two blade types (see Figure 1-1, Figure 1-2, and Figure 1-3). To function as a system, a blade is inserted into a enclosure (chassis) that supports power supplies, fan modules, a Chassis Management Controller (CMC) module, and at least one I/O module for external network connectivity. The power supplies, fans, CMC, optional iKVM module, and I/O modules are shared resources of the blades in the PowerEdge M1000e enclosure.

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.

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

1	USB port (mouse only)	2	USB port (keyboard only)
3	video connector	4	system power button
5	power indicator

Table 1-1. Control Panel Features  

LCD Module

The LCD module provides an initial configuration/deployment wizard, as well as easy access to infrastructure and blade information, and error reporting. See Figure 1-5.

Figure 1-5. 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 module's network settings during initial system set up.
  
  
• Menus to configure the iDRAC in each blade.
  
  
• Status information screens for each blade.
  
  
• Status information screens for the modules installed in the back of the enclosure, including the IO modules, fans, CMC, iKVM, and power supplies.
  
  
• A network summary screen listing the IP addresses of all components in the system.
  
  
• Real time power consumption statistics, including high and low values, and average power consumption.
  
  
• Ambient temperature values.
  
  
• AC power information
  
  
• Critical failure alerts and warnings.
  
  

Using the LCD Module Menus

Table 1-2 lists the keys that you use to view or change information on the LCD module screens.

Table 1-2. LCD Module Screen Navigation Keys 

Configuration Wizard

When you first start up your system, you will be directed to configure the CMC network settings. The configuration wizard also automatically configures each blade's iDRAC internal network interface. The iDRAC IP addresses are incremented from the CMC IP address.

NOTE: After you run the configuration wizard, this option will no longer be available on the LCD menus.

1. Choose a language from the options presented in the dialog box.
   
   
2. Start the configuration wizard.
   
   
3. Configure the CMC network settings for your network environment:
   
   
   • Network speed
     
     
   • Duplex mode
     
     
   • Network mode (DHCP or static)
     
     
   • Static IP address, subnet mask, and gateway values (if static mode was selected)
     
     
   • DNS settings
     
     
4. If desired, configure the iDRAC network settings.
   
   

See the CMC User's Guide for detailed information about the iDRAC.

NOTE: The configuration wizard will automatically configure each blade's iDRAC internal network interface if you do not choose to manually configure the iDRAC settings.

NOTE: You cannot set a static IP address for the iDRAC using the LCD Configuration Wizard. To set a static IP address, use the CMC Web-based interface or RACADM.

5. Review the settings on the Network Summary screen.
   
   
   • If the settings are correct, press the center button to close the configuration wizard and return to the Main Menu.
     
     
   • If the settings are not correct, use the left arrow key to return to the screen for that setting and correct it.
     
     

After you complete the configuration wizard, the CMC will be available on your network.

Main Menu

The Main Menu options include links to the Server Menu, the Enclosure Menu, and the LCD Setup Menu.

LCD Setup Menu

You can change the default language and startup screen for the LCD menu screens using this menu.

Server Menu

From the Server Menu dialog box, you can highlight each blade in the enclosure using the arrow keys, and view its status.

• A blade that is powered off or booting is designated by a gray rectangle. An active blade is indicated by a green rectangle. If a blade has errors, this condition is indicated by an amber rectangle.
  
  
• To select a blade, highlight it and press the center button. A dialog box displays the iDRAC IP address of the blade and any errors present.
  
  

Enclosure Menu

The Enclosure Menu includes options for Module Status, Enclosure Status, and Network Summary.

• In the Module Status dialog box, you can highlight each component in the enclosure and view its status.
  
  
• A module that is powered off or booting is designated by a gray rectangle. An active module is indicated by a green rectangle. If a module has errors, it will be indicated by an amber rectangle.
  
  
• If a module is selected, a dialog box displays the current status of the module and any errors present.
  
  
• In the Enclosure Status dialog box, you can view the enclosure status, any error conditions, and power consumption statistics.
  
  

Blade Features

Figure 1-6. Front Panel Features - PowerEdge M600 and M605

1	blade handle release button	2	hard drives (2)
3	blade status/identification indicator	4	USB connectors (2)
5	blade power button	6	blade power indicator

Figure 1-7. Front Panel Features - PowerEdge M905 and M805

1	blade handle release button	2	hard drives (2)
3	blade status/identification indicator	4	USB connectors (3)
5	blade power button	6	blade power indicator

Table 1-3. Blade Control Panel Features

Using USB Diskette or USB DVD/CD Drives

Each blade has USB ports on the front of the blade which allows you to connect a USB diskette drive, USB flash drive, USB DVD/CD drive, keyboard, or mouse. (PowerEdge M905 and M805 blades have three USB ports; PowerEdge M605 and M600 blades have two ports.) The USB drives can be used to configure the blade.

NOTICE: The system supports only Dell-branded USB 2.0 drives. The drive must be horizontal and level to operate properly. Use the optional external drive storage tray to support the drive while in use.

NOTE: If the drive must be designated as the boot drive, connect the USB drive, restart the system, then enter the System Setup Program and set the drive as first in the boot sequence (see Using the System Setup Program). The USB device will be displayed in the boot order setup screen only if it is attached to the system before you run the System Setup program. You can also select the boot device by pressing the <F11> key during system startup and selecting a boot device for the current boot sequence.

Hard-Drive Features

• The PowerEdge M805 and M905 blades support one or two hot-pluggable 2.5 inch SAS hard drives.
  
  
• The PowerEdge M600 and M605 blades support one or two hot-pluggable 2.5-inch SATA hard drives or one or two 2.5 inch SAS hard drives.
  
  

NOTE: SAS and SATA hard drives cannot be mixed within a blade.

NOTE: SATA hard drives are not hot pluggable with the SATA repeater daughter card.

Hot-plug drive operation is supported if an optional RAID controller card is installed in the blade.

On blades with a diskless configuration, no disk controller is included in the blade, but hard-drive blanks and the internal storage backplane must be present to maintain proper airflow.

See Figure 1-8 and Table 1-4 for information on the hard-drive indicators. Different patterns are displayed as drive events occur in the system.

NOTICE: The blade must have a hard drive or a hard-drive blank installed in each hard-drive bay.

NOTE: The hard-drive status indicator is only functional for RAID hard drive configurations. For non-RAID configurations, only the drive-activity indicator is active. Refer to the Dell RAID controller documentation to service a RAID volume, rebuild an array, or swap RAID members.

Figure 1-8. Hard-Drive Indicators

1

activity indicator

2

status indicator (RAID drives only)

Table 1-4. Hard-Drive Indicator Patterns 

Back-Panel Features

Figure 1-9. 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)

Figure 1-10. Back-Panel Module Bay Numbering

Power Supply Indicator

NOTICE: The power supplies must be connected to a PDU, not directly to an electrical outlet. The power supplies require a 200–240 V power source.

Figure 1-11. Power Supply Indicators

1	DC power output indicator	2	power supply fault indicator
3	AC power present indicator

Table 1-5. Power Supply Indicators 

Fan Module Indicators

Figure 1-12. Fan Module Indicators

1

fan power indicator

2

fan fault indicator

Table 1-6. Fan Indicators 

iKVM Module

The optional Avocent iKVM analogue switch module includes the following features:

• Local iKVM access can be remotely disabled on a per blade basis, using the blade's iDRAC interface (access is enabled by default).
  
  

NOTE: By default (enabled), a console session to a given blade will be available to both the iDRAC interface and iKVM (users connected to a blade's console via iDRAC and the iKVM will see the same video and be able to type commands). If this sharing is not desired, this can be disabled via the iDRAC console interface.

• The following connectors:
  
  
• One VGA connector. The iKVM supports a video display resolution range from 640x480 at 60Hz up to 1280x1024x65,000 colors (noninterlaced) at 75Hz.
  
  
• Two USB ports for keyboard and mouse.
  
  

NOTE: The iKVM USB ports do not support storage devices.

• RJ-45 ACI port for tiering with Dell and Avocent analog KVM and KVM over IP switches with ARI ports.
  
  

NOTE: Although the ACI port is an RJ-45 connector and uses Cat5 (or better) cabling, it is not an Ethernet network interface port. It is only used for connection to external KVM switches with Analog Rack Interface (ARI) ports, and does not support native KVM over IP.

• The iKVM can also be accessed from the front of the enclosure, providing front or rear panel KVM functionality, but not at the same time. For enhanced security, front panel access can be disabled using the CMC's interface.
  
  

NOTE: Connecting a keyboard, video, and mouse to the enclosure front panel will disable video output to the iKVM back panel port. It will not interrupt iDRAC video and console redirection.

• You can use the iKVM to access the CMC console directly, using RACADM or via the Web-based interface. For more information, see "Using the iKVM Module" in the CMC User's Guide.
  
  

Figure 1-13 shows the external features of the iKVM switch module.

Figure 1-13. Avocent iKVM Switch Module

1	identification indicator	2	status indicator
3	ACI port for tiering connection only	4	USB connectors (2) for keyboard and mouse
5	video connector
NOTE: Do not connect the ACI port to a LAN device such as a network hub. Doing so may result in equipment damage.

Table 1-7. Avocent Analog iKVM Switch Module Features

Tiering the Avocent iKVM Switch From a Analog KVM Switch

The Avocent iKVM switch can be tiered from analog KVM switches such as the Dell 2160AS and 180AS, as well as many Avocent analog KVM switches. Many switches may be tiered without the need for a Server Interface Pod (SIP) (see Table 1-8).

Table 1-8. Cabling Requirements for External Analog KVM Switches

Before connecting the iKVM switch to a supported analog switch, you must set the iKVM switch to display in slot order, and set the Screen Delay Time to 1 or more seconds:

1. Press <Print Screen> to launch the iKVM Switch OSCAR.
   
   
2. Click Setup > 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.
   
   

Setting the Screen Delay time to 1 second allows you to soft switch to a server without launching OSCAR.

NOTE: Soft switching allows you to switch servers using a hot key sequence. You can soft switch to a server by pressing <Print Screen> and then typing 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 will not display.

To configure the analog switch:

1. Press <Print Screen> to open the OSCAR Main dialog box.
   
   
2. Click Setup ® Devices ® Device Modify.
   
   
3. Select the 16-port option to match the number of blades in your system.
   
   
4. Click OK to exit OSCAR.
   
   
5. Press <Print Screen> to verify that the settings have taken effect. The slot number of the blade to which the iKVM switch is now attached should be expanded to display each of the slot locations of the blades in the system. For instance, if the iKVM switch is attached to slot 1, it would now be displayed as 01-01 to 01-16.
   
   

To connect the Avocent iKVM switch to a supported analog switch:

1. If the switch does not require a SIP to connect to the iKVM (see Table 1-8), connect a Cat5 (or newer) cable to the RJ-45 ACI port on the iKVM module. See Figure 1-13.
   
   

Connect the other end of this cable to the ARI port on the external switch.

If the analog switch requires a USB SIP (see Table 1-8), connect a USB SIP to the iKVM, then connect a Cat5 (or newer) cable to the SIP. Connect the other end of this cable to the ARI port on the external switch.

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.
   
   

NOTE: If the external analog switch is powered up before the system, it may result in only one blade displaying in the analog switch OSCAR, instead of 16. If this behavior occurs, shut down and restart the switch so the entire complement of blades is recognized.

NOTE: In addition, to the steps outlined above, some external analog switches may require you to perform additional steps to ensure that the iKVM switch blades appear in the external analog switch OSCAR. See the external analog switch documentation for additional information.

Tiering the Avocent iKVM Switch From a Digital KVM Switch

The iKVM switch may also be tiered from a digital KVM switch such as the Dell 2161DS or 4161DS, or a supported Avocent digital KVM switch. Many switches may be tiered without the need for a SIP (see Table 1-9).

Table 1-9. Cabling Requirements for External Digital KVM Switches

To tier the iKVM switch module from a Dell 2161DS, 180AS, or 2160AS console switch:

• If the switch does not require a SIP to connect to the iKVM (see Table 1-9), connect a Cat5 (or newer) cable to the RJ-45 ACI port on the iKVM module. See Figure 1-13.
  
  

Connect the other end of this cable to the ARI port on the external switch.

• If the switch requires a USB SIP (see Table 1-8), connect a USB SIP to the iKVM, then connect a a Cat5 (or newer) cable to the SIP. Connect the other end of this cable to the ARI port on the external switch.
  
  

NOTE: Once the local system is set up, you must also resynchronize the server list from the Remote Console Switch software in order to see the list of blades. See Resynchronizing the Server List at the Remote Client Workstation.

Resynchronizing the Server List at the Remote Client Workstation

Once the iKVM switch is connected, the blades appear in OSCAR. You now need to resynchronize the servers on any remote workstation to ensure that the blades are available to any remote users connected to the console switch through the Remote Console Switch software.

NOTE: This procedure only resynchronizes one remote client workstation. With multiple client workstations, save the resynchronized local database and load it into the other client workstations to ensure consistency.

To resynchronize the server listing:

1. Click Resync in the Server category of the Management Panel (MP).
   
   

The Resync Wizard launches.

2. Click Next.
   
   

A warning message displays indicating that the database will be updated to match the current configuration of the console switch. Your current local database names will be overridden with the switch names. To include unpowered SIPs in the resynchronization, click to enable the Include Offline SIPs check box.

3. Click Next.
   
   

A Polling Remote Console Switch message box appears 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 appears with this information.
   
   

If server changes were detected, then the Detected Changes dialog box will be displayed. Click Next to update the database.

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.
   
   
7. Click Finish to exit.
   
   
8. Start up the analog switch and the system.
   
   

CMC Module

Figure 1-14. CMC Module Features

1	Ethernet connector Gb1	2	Ethernet connector STK ("stack") - used for daisy-chaining CMCs in separate enclosures
3	link indicator (2)	4	activity indicator (2)
5	DB-9 serial connector for local configuration	6	optional secondary CMC (CMC 2)
7	primary CMC (CMC 1)	8	amber fault indicator
9	blue status/identification indicator	10	power indicator

Table 1-10. CMC Module Features

The CMC provides multiple systems management functions for your modular server:

• Enclosure-level real-time automatic power and thermal management.
  
  
• The CMC monitors system power requirements and supports the optional Dynamic Power Supply Engagement mode so that the CMC can enable or place power supplies in standby dynamically depending on load and redundancy requirements to improve power efficiency.
  
  
• The CMC reports real-time power consumption, which includes logging high and low points with a time stamp.
  
  
• The CMC supports setting an optional enclosure Maximum Power Limit, which will either alert or take actions, such as throttling server modules and/or preventing the power up of new blades to keep the enclosure under the defined maximum power limit.
  
  
• The CMC monitors and automatically controls cooling fans based on actual ambient and internal temperature measurements.
  
  
• The CMC provides comprehensive enclosure inventory and status/error reporting.
  
  
• The CMC provides a mechanism for centralized configuration of the following:
  
  
• The M1000e enclosure's network and security settings
  
  
• Power redundancy and power ceiling settings
  
  
• I/O switches and iDRAC network settings
  
  
• First boot device on the server blades
  
  
• The CMC checks I/O fabric consistency between the I/O modules and blades and disables components if necessary to protect the system hardware.
  
  
• User access security.
  
  

The CMC has two Ethernet ports: Gb1 is used to connect to the external management network. The connector labeled STK ("stack") will allow CMCs in adjacent enclosures to be daisy-chained. A 24-port Ethernet switch provides internal communication between the iDRAC on each blade, I/O modules, optional KVM, and optional second, redundant CMC.

NOTE: The 24-port Ethernet switch is reserved for internal communication between the iDRAC on the blades to the CMC and the external management network. If two CMCs are installed, the heartbeat for CMC redundancy is also present and CMC redundancy is supported over this internal network. This internal network is outside the data path from host LOMs and the mezzanine cards in the blades.

At least one CMC must be installed in the primary CMC bay (see Figure 1-14) for the system to power up. If a second, optional CMC module is installed, failover protection and hot-plug replacement is available.

See the latest Dell Chassis Management Controller User's Guide at support.dell.com for complete instructions on how to set up and operate the CMC module.

Figure 1-15. CMC Daisy-Chaining

1	CMC1 – cable from connector Gb1 to network	2	CMC2 – cable from connector Gb1 to network
3	CMC2 – cable from connector STK to connector Gb1 on CMC2 in adjacent chassis	4	CMC1 – cable from connector STK to connector Gb1 on CMC1 in adjacent chassis

I/O Connectivity

The M1000e enclosure supports three layers of I/O fabric, selectable between combinations of Ethernet, Infiniband, and fibre-channel modules. (Additional fabrics including10 Gb Ethernet will be supported in the future.) You can install up to six hot-swappable I/O modules in the enclosure, including fibre-channel switches, fibre-channel pass-throughs, Infiniband switches, Ethernet switches, and Ethernet pass-through modules.

Guidelines for Installing I/O Modules

You must follow these guidelines when populating I/O modules. See Figure 1-9 for the I/O bay locations.

General I/O Module Configuration Guidelines

• If an I/O module is installed in Fabric B or Fabric C, at least one blade must have a matching mezzanine card installed to support data flow for that I/O module.
  
  
• If a blade has an optional mezzanine card installed in a Fabric B or Fabric C card slot, at least one corresponding I/O module must be installed to supported data flow for that fabric
  
  
• Within each fabric type, you must install a module in the fabric's channel 1 slot before installing a module in the fabric's channel 2 slot. For example, you must install a module in slot C1 before installing a module in slot C2.
  
  
• Modules may be installed in Fabrics B and C independently (you do not need to install modules in Fabric B before installing modules in the Fabric C slots.)
  
  
• Slots A1 and A2 only support Ethernet I/O modules. This fabric type is hard-set to Ethernet for these slots and cannot support Fibre Channel, Infiniband, or other fabric type modules.
  
  
• Slots A, B, and C can support Ethernet fabric-type modules.
  
  
• To enable switch configuration prior to blade imaging, I/O modules are allowed to power-up before a blade is inserted in the enclosure.
  
  

Fabric A

Fabric A is a redundant Gb Ethernet fabric, supporting I/O module slots A1 and A2. The integrated Ethernet controllers in each blade dictate Fabric A as an Ethernet-only fabric.

NOTICE: Modules designed for Fabric B or Fabric C cannot be installed in slots A1 or A2.

Fabric B

Fabric B is a 1 to 10 Gb/sec dual port, quad-lane redundant fabric, supporting I/O module slots B1 and B2. Fabric B currently supports Gb Ethernet, Infiniband, and Fibre Channel modules. Additional fabric types including 10 Gb Ethernet will be supported in the future.

To communicate with an I/O module in the Fabric B slots, a blade must have a matching mezzanine card installed in a Fabric B mezzanine card location.

Modules designed for Fabric A may also be installed in the Fabric B slots.

Fabric C

Fabric C is a 1 to 10 Gb/sec dual port, quad-lane redundant fabric, supporting I/O module slots C1 and C2. Fabric C currently supports Gb Ethernet, Infiniband, and Fibre Channel modules. Additional fabric types including 10 Gb Ethernet will be supported in the future.

To communicate with an I/O module in the Fabric C slots, a blade must have a matching mezzanine card installed in a Fabric C mezzanine card location.

Modules designed for Fabric A may also be installed in the Fabric C slots.

Mezzanine Cards

PowerEdge M905 and M805

The full-height PowerEdge M905 and M805 blades support four mezzanine cards:

• Slot Mezz1_Fabric_C and slot Mezz3_Fabric_C support Fabric C. If a card is installed in both slots, both cards must be identical. They must also match the fabric type of the I/O modules installed in I/O module bays C1 and C2.
  
  
• Slot Mezz2_Fabric_B and slot Mezz4_Fabric_B support Fabric B. If a card is installed in both slots, both cards must be identical. They must also match the fabric type of the I/O modules installed in I/O module bays B1 and B2.
  
  

PowerEdge M600 and M605

The half-height PowerEdge M600 and M605 blades support two mezzanine cards:

• Mezzanine card slot C supports Fabric C. This card must match the fabric type of I/O modules installed in I/O module bays C1 and C2.
  
  
• Mezzanine card slot B supports Fabric B. This card must match the fabric type of I/O modules installed in I/O module bays B1 and B2.
  
  

See I/O Module Mezzanine Cards for more information on mezzanine cards.

Table 1-11 shows various supported combinations of mezzanine cards and I/O modules.

Table 1-11. Supported I/O Module Configurations 

I/O Module Port Mapping

The integrated LOMs and optional mezzanine card s are mapped to the I/O module ports based on the following rules:

Full-Height Blades (PowerEdge M905 and M805)

Each LOM or mezzanine card has two port connections. For a full-height blade in bay n:

• Integrated NIC LOM1, connection 1 will connect to I/O module A1, port n. Integrated NIC LOM1, connection 2 will connect to I/O module A2, port n.
  
  
• Integrated NIC LOM2, connection 1 will connect to I/O module A1, port n+8. Integrated NIC LOM2, connection 2 will connect to I/O module A2, port n+8.
  
  
• Mezzanine card 1, connection 1 will connect to I/O module C1, port n. Mezzanine card 1, connection 2 will connect to I/O module C2, port n.
  
  
• Mezzanine card 2, connection 1 will connect to I/O module B1, port n. Mezzanine card 2, connection 2 will connect to I/O module B2 port n.
  
  
• Mezzanine card 3, connection 1 will connect to I/O module C1, port n+8. Mezzanine card 3, connection 2 will connect to I/O module C2 port n+8.
  
  
• Mezzanine card 4, connection 1 will connect to I/O module B1, port n+8. Mezzanine card 4, connection 2 will connect to I/O module B2 port n+8.
  
  

For example, in a full-height blade in slot 5, integrated NIC LOM1 connection 1 will connect to I/O module A1, port 5 and LOM1 connection 2 will connect to I/O module A2 port 5. NIC LOM2 connection 1 will connect to I/O module A1, port 13 and LOM2 connection 2 will connect to I/O module A2, port 13. Mezzanine card 3, connection 1 will connect to I/O module C1, port 13 and Mezzanine card 3, connection 2 will connect to I/O module C2 port 13. Table 1-12 shows the port number assignments for the eight possible full height blade locations.

Table 1-12. I/O Module Port Assignments - Full-Height Blades 

Blade 2			I/O Module
	A1	B1	C1	C2	B2	A2
Integrated LOM1	Port 2					Port 2
Integrated LOM2	Port 10					Port 10
Mezz1_Fab_C			Port 2	Port 2
Mezz2_Fab_B		Port 2			Port 2
Mezz3_Fab_C			Port 10	Port 10
Mezz4_Fab_B		Port 10			Port 10

Blade 3			I/O Module
	A1	B1	C1	C2	B2	A2
Integrated LOM1	Port 3					Port 3
Integrated LOM2	Port 11					Port 11
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
	A1	A1	A1	C2	C2	C2
Integrated LOM1	Port 4					Port 4
Integrated LOM2	Port 12					Port 12
Mezz1_Fab_C			Port 4	Port 4
Mezz2_Fab_B		Port 4			Port 4
Mezz3_Fab_C			Port 12	Port 12
Mezz4_Fab_B		Port 12			Port 12

Blade 5			I/O Module
	A1	B1	C1	C2	B2	A2
Integrated LOM1	Port 5					Port 5
Integrated LOM2	Port 13					Port 13
Mezz1_Fab_C			Port 5	Port 5
Mezz2_Fab_B		Port 5			Port 5
Mezz3_Fab_C			Port 13	Port 13
Mezz4_Fab_B		Port 13			Port 13

Blade 6			I/O Module
	A1	B1	A1	C2	B2	A2
Integrated LOM1	Port 6					Port 6
Integrated LOM2	Port 14					Port 14
Mezz1_Fab_C			Port 6	Port 6
Mezz2_Fab_B		Port 6			Port 6
Mezz3_Fab_C			Port 14	Port 14
Mezz4_Fab_B		Port 14			Port 14

Blade 7			I/O Module
	A1	B1	C1	C2	B2	A2
Integrated LOM1	Port 7					Port 7
Integrated LOM2	Port 15					Port 15
Mezz1_Fab_C			Port 7	Port 7
Mezz2_Fab_B		Port 7			Port 7
Mezz3_Fab_C			Port 15	Port 15
Mezz4_Fab_B		Port 15			Port 15

Blade 8			I/O Module		V
	A1	A1	A1	C2	B2	A2
Integrated LOM1	Port 8					Port 8
Integrated LOM2	Port 16					Port 16
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

Figure 1-16 shows the port connections for a full-height blade in bay 3 with four mezzanine cards.

Figure 1-16. Example of Full-Height Blade Port Mapping – Blade 3

Half-Height Blades (PowerEdge M600 and M605)

For a half-height blade in bay n:

• The integrated NIC will connect to I/O module A1, port n and I/O module A2, port n.
  
  
• Mezzanine card B will connect to I/O module B1, port n and I/O module B2, port n.
  
  
• Mezzanine card C will connect to I/O module C1, port n and I/O module C2, port n.
  
  

For example, in a blade in slot 12, the integrated NIC will connect to I/O module A1, port 12 and I/O module A2, port 12.

Table 1-13. Example of I/O Module Port Assignments - Half-Height Blade 1

Figure 1-17 shows the port connections for a half-height blade in bay 1 with two mezzanine cards.

Figure 1-17. Example of Half-Height Blade Port Mapping

Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband Switch Module

The Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband switch module includes 24 4x DDR Infiniband ports. Eight ports are external uplink ports, and 16 internal ports provide connectivity to the blades in the enclosure. This switch module is hot-pluggable, and may be installed in Fabric B or Fabric C. For general information on installing this module, see I/O Modules.

Figure 1-18. Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband Switch Module Features

1	Infiniband ports (8)	2	port status indicator (8)
3	diagnostic status indicator	4	power indicator

Table 1-14. Cisco SFS M7000e Infiniband Switch Indicators 

PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch Module

The PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet switch module includes four external 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet connectors and one USB type A form factor serial connector. See Figure 1-19.

Two option bays support the following three module options:

• A resilient stacking module with 2 x 24 Gb stacking ports
  
  
• A 10 Gb Ethernet module with two 10 Gb optical XFP connectors
  
  
• A 10 Gb Ethernet module with two copper CX4 uplinks.
  
  

Installing two option modules provides additional stacking and redundancy support. Sixteen internal Gb Ethernet connectors link to the blades in the enclosure.

For additional information about the PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet switch module, see the documentation that shipped with the module. For general information on installing this module, see I/O Modules.

Figure 1-19. PowerConnect M6220 Ethernet Switch Module Features

1	optional module (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

Cisco Ethernet Switch

Your system supports three Cisco Catalyst Blade Switch (CBS) versions:

• The Cisco 3130G-S switch includes four 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet uplink ports and two Stackwise Plus ports.
  
  
• The Cisco CBS 3130X-S switch includes four 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet uplink ports, two 10 Gb uplink ports, and two Stackwise Plus ports.
  
  
• The Cisco CBS 3032 switch includes four 10/100/1000 Mb Ethernet uplink ports.
  
  

The two option bays support the following module options:

• Cisco X2 10 Gb transceiver modules (CBS 3130X-S only)
  
  
• Cisco TwinGig converter modules
  
  

All three switches include a RJ-45 console connector for switch management. Sixteen internal Gb Ethernet connectors link to the blades in the enclosure. See Figure 1-19.

For additional information about the Cisco CBS Ethernet switch modules, see the documentation that shipped with the module. For general information on installing this module, see I/O Modules.

Figure 1-20. Cisco 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

Fibre Channel Pass-through Module

The Fibre Channel pass-through module provides a bypass connection between a Fibre Channel mezzanine card in the blade and optical transceivers for direct connection into a Fibre Channel switch or a storage array (see Figure 1-21). The 16 pass-through ports on this module can negotiate speeds of 1-, 2-, or 4-Gbps. The Fibre Channel pass-through modules are hot-pluggable, and may be installed in Fabric B or Fabric C. Table 1-15 and list the functionality of the indicators on each individual Fibre Channel connector. For general information on installing this module, see I/O Modules.

NOTE: To ensure proper functionality, use only the Short Wave Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) transceivers provided with this module.

Figure 1-21. Fibre Channel Pass-through Module Features

1	SFP Fibre Channel connector (16)	2	Fibre Channel green/amber indicators (two per port)
3	power indicator	4	status/identification indicator

Table 1-15. Fibre Channel Pass-through Indicators 

Brocade M4424 SAN I/O Module

The Brocade M4424 SAN I/O module includes eight external autosensing Fibre Channel ports (four ports are enabled in the standard configuration and four additional ports may be enabled as an optional upgrade), 16 internal ports, and one serial port with an RJ-45 connector. The external Fibre Channel ports operate at 1 Gb/sec, 2 Gb/sec, or 4 Gb/sec. The Fibre Channel switch module is hot-pluggable, and may be installed in Fabric B or Fabric C. For general information on installing this module, see I/O Modules.

NOTE: The Fibre Channel switch module includes Short Wave Small Form Factor Pluggable (SFP) optical transceivers. To ensure proper functionality, use only SFPs provided with this module.

Figure 1-22. Brocade M4424 SAN I/O Module Features

1	Fibre Channel port (8)	2	Fibre Channel port status indicator (8)
3	Fibre Channel port speed indicator (8)	4	serial port (RJ-45 connector)
5	module status indicator	6	power indicator
7	status/identification indicator

Table 1-16. Brocade M4424 SAN I/O Module Indicators 

Ethernet Pass-through Module

The Ethernet pass-through module supports 10/100/1000 Mb connections, and provides a direct connection between the optional internal Ethernet mezzanine card in the blade, and an external Ethernet device (see Figure 1-23). The Ethernet pass-through modules are hot-pluggable, and may be installed in any of the three Fabrics. Table 1-17 lists the functionality of the Ethernet pass-through module indicators. For additional information on installing this module, see I/O Modules.

Figure 1-23. Ethernet Pass-through Module Features

1	link indicator (16)	2	activity indicator (16)
3	RJ45 Ethernet connector (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 Ethernet pass-through module. Integrated network adapter 1 will map to I/O slot A1. Integrated network adapter 2 will map to I/O slot A2.

Table 1-17. Ethernet Pass-through Module Indicators 

System Messages

Table 1-18 lists the system messages that can occur and the probable cause and corrective action for each message.

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 warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came with the product.

NOTE: If you receive a system message that is not listed in Table 1-18, check the documentation for the application that is running when the message appears, or the operating system's documentation for an explanation of the message and recommended action.

Table 1-18. Blade Messages 

Warning Messages

A warning message alerts you to a possible problem and prompts you to respond before the system continues a task. For example, before you format a diskette, a message will warn you that you may lose all data on the diskette. Warning messages usually interrupt the task and require you to respond by typing y (yes) or n (no).

NOTE: Warning messages are generated by either the application or the operating system. For more information, see the documentation that accompanied the operating system or application.

Diagnostics Messages

When you run system diagnostics, an error message may result. Diagnostic error messages are not covered in this section. Record the message on a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist in Getting Help, then follow the instructions in that section for obtaining technical assistance.

Alert Messages

Systems management software generates alert messages for your system. Alert messages include information, status, warning, and failure messages for drive, temperature, fan, and power conditions. For more information, see the systems management software documentation.

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