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Dell PowerEdge FX2 User Manual (154 pages)
Chassis Management Controller
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Dell
| Category:
Controller
| Size: 4.39 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
1 Overview
11
Key Features
11
What Is New in this Release
12
Management Features
12
Security Features
13
Chassis Overview
13
Supported Remote Access Connections
14
Supported Platforms
15
Supported Web Browsers
15
Supported Firmware Versions
16
Supported Firmware Versions for Server Component Update
16
Supported Network Adapters
16
Managing Licenses
17
Storage Sled Licenses
17
Types of Licenses
18
Acquiring Licenses
18
License Operations
18
Licensable Features in CMC
19
License Component State or Condition and Available Operations
19
Viewing Localized Versions of the CMC Web Interface
20
Supported Management Console Applications
20
How to Use this User's Guide
20
Other Documents You May Need
20
Accessing Documents from Dell Support Site
21
2 Installing and Setting up CMC
22
Installing CMC Hardware
22
Checklist to Set up Chassis
22
Daisy Chain FX2 CMC Network Connection
23
Using Remote Access Software from a Management Station
25
Remote RACADM Installation
27
Installing Remote RACADM on a Windows Management Station
27
Installing Remote RACADM on a Linux Management Station
27
Uninstalling Remote RACADM from a Linux Management Station
28
Configuring a Web Browser
28
Downloading and Updating CMC Firmware
29
Setting Chassis Physical Location and Chassis Name
29
Setting Date and Time on CMC
29
Configuring Leds to Identify Components on the Chassis
30
Configuring CMC Properties
30
Configuring Front Panel
30
Configuring Chassis Management at Server Mode
31
Configuring Chassis Management at Server Using CMC Web Interface
31
Configuring Chassis Management at Server Mode Using RACADM
31
3 Logging into CMC
33
Configure Public Key Authentication over SSH
33
Generating Public Keys for Systems Running Windows
33
Generating Public Keys for Systems Running Linux
34
Accessing CMC Web Interface
34
Logging into CMC as a Local User, Active Directory User, or LDAP User
34
Logging into CMC Using a Smart Card
35
Logging into CMC Using Single Sign-On
36
Logging into CMC Using Serial, Telnet, or SSH Console
36
Logging into CMC Using Public Key Authentication
36
Multiple CMC Sessions
37
4 Updating Firmware
38
Signed CMC Firmware Image
38
Downloading CMC Firmware
38
Viewing Currently Installed Firmware Versions
38
Viewing Currently Installed Firmware Versions Using CMC Web Interface
38
Viewing Currently Installed Firmware Versions Using RACADM
39
Updating the CMC Firmware
39
Updating CMC Firmware Using Web Interface
39
Updating CMC Firmware Using RACADM
40
Updating the CMC Using DUP
40
Updating Chassis Infrastructure Firmware
40
Updating Chassis Infrastructure Firmware Using CMC Web Interface
40
Updating Chassis Infrastructure Firmware Using RACADM
41
Updating Server Idrac Firmware
41
Updating Server Idrac Firmware Using Web Interface
41
Updating Server Component Firmware
42
Enabling Lifecycle Controller
44
Choosing Server Component Firmware Update Type Using CMC Web Interface
44
Filtering Components for Firmware Updates
44
Viewing Firmware Inventory
45
Saving Chassis Inventory Report Using CMC Web Interface
46
Configuring Network Share Using CMC Web Interface
46
Lifecycle Controller Job Operations
47
5 Viewing Chassis Information and Monitoring Chassis and Component Health
51
Viewing Chassis and Component Summaries
51
Chassis Graphics
51
Selected Component Information
51
Viewing Server Model Name and Service Tag
53
Viewing Storage Model Name and Service Tag
53
Viewing Chassis Summary
53
Viewing Chassis Controller Information and Status
53
Viewing Information and Health Status of All Servers
53
Viewing Information and Health Status of Storage Sleds
53
Viewing Information and Health Status of the Ioms
54
Viewing Information and Health Status of Fans
54
Configuring Fans
55
Viewing Front Panel Properties
55
Viewing KVM Information and Health Status
55
Viewing Information and Health Status of Temperature Sensors
55
6 Configuring CMC
56
Enabling or Disabling DHCP for the CMC Network Interface Address
56
Enabling the CMC Network Interface
56
Enabling or Disabling DHCP for DNS IP Addresses
57
Setting Static DNS IP Addresses
57
Viewing and Modifying CMC Network LAN Settings
58
Viewing and Modifying CMC Network LAN Settings Using CMC Web Interface
58
Viewing and Modifying CMC Network LAN Settings Using RACADM
58
Configuring DNS Settings (Ipv4 and Ipv6)
58
Configuring Auto Negotiation, Duplex Mode, and Network Speed (Ipv4 and Ipv6)
59
Configuring Management Port 2
59
Configuring Management Port 2 Using CMC Web Interface
59
Configuring Management Port 2 Using RACADM
60
Federal Information Processing Standards
60
Enabling FIPS Mode Using CMC Web Interface
60
Enabling FIPS Mode Using RACADM
61
Disabling FIPS Mode
61
Configuring Services
61
Configuring Services Using RACADM
61
Configuring CMC Extended Storage Card
62
Setting up Chassis Group
62
Adding Members to Chassis Group
63
Removing a Member from the Leader
63
Disbanding a Chassis Group
63
Disabling an Individual Member at the Member Chassis
64
Launching the Web Page of a Member Chassis or Server
64
Propagating Leader Chassis Properties to Member Chassis
64
Synchronizing a New Member with Leader Chassis Properties
65
Server Inventory for MCM Group
65
Saving Server Inventory Report
65
Chassis Configuration Profiles
66
Saving Chassis Configuration
66
Restoring Chassis Configuration Profile
66
Viewing Stored Chassis Configuration Profiles
67
Importing Chassis Configuration Profiles
67
Applying Chassis Configuration Profiles
67
Exporting Chassis Configuration Profiles
67
Editing Chassis Configuration Profiles
68
Deleting Chassis Configuration Profiles
68
Configuring Multiple Cmcs through RACADM Using Chassis Configuration Profiles
68
Exporting Chassis Configuration Profiles
68
Importing Chassis Configuration Profiles
69
Parsing Rules
69
Configuring Multiple Cmcs Using RACADM
69
Parsing Rules
70
Modifying the CMC IP Address
71
7 Configuring Servers
73
Configuring Slot Names
73
Configuring Idrac Network Settings
74
Configuring Idrac Quickdeploy Network Settings
74
Quickdeploy IP Address Assignments for Servers
76
Modifying Idrac Network Settings for Individual Server Idrac
77
Modifying Idrac Network Settings Using RACADM
77
Configuring Idrac VLAN Tag Settings
77
Configuring Idrac VLAN Tag Settings Using Web Interface
78
Configuring Idrac VLAN Tag Settings Using RACADM
78
Setting First Boot Device
78
Setting First Boot Device for Multiple Servers Using CMC Web Interface
79
Setting First Boot Device for Individual Server Using CMC Web Interface
79
Setting First Boot Device Using RACADM
79
Configuring Sled Network Uplink
80
Deploying Remote File Share
80
Configuring Server Flexaddress
80
Configuring Profile Settings Using Server Configuration Replication
81
Accessing Profile Page
81
Managing Stored Profiles
81
Adding or Saving Profile
82
Applying Profile
82
Importing Profile
83
Exporting Profile
83
Editing Profile
83
Viewing Profile Settings
84
Viewing Stored Profile Settings
84
Viewing Profile Log
84
Completion Status and Troubleshooting
84
Quick Deploy of Profiles
85
Assigning Server Profiles to Slots
85
Boot Identity Profiles
85
Saving Boot Identity Profiles
86
Applying Boot Identity Profiles
86
Clearing Boot Identity Profiles
87
Viewing Stored Boot Identity Profiles
87
Importing Boot Identity Profiles
87
Exporting Boot Identity Profiles
87
Deleting Boot Identity Profiles
88
Managing Virtual MAC Address Pool
88
Creating MAC Pool
88
Adding MAC Addresses
88
Removing MAC Addresses
89
Deactivating MAC Addresses
89
Launching Idrac Using Single Sign-On
89
Launching Idrac from Server Status Page
90
Launching Idrac from Servers Status Page
90
Launching Remote Console from Server Status Page
90
8 Configuring Storage Sleds
91
Configuring Storage Sleds in Split-Single Mode
91
Configuring Storage Sleds in Split-Dual Mode
91
Configuring Storage Sleds in Joined Mode
91
Configuring Storage Sleds Using CMC Web Interface
91
Configuring Storage Sleds Using RACADM
92
Managing Storage Sleds Using Idrac RACADM Proxy
92
Viewing Storage Array Status
92
9 Configuring CMC to Send Alerts
93
Enabling or Disabling Alerts
93
Enabling or Disabling Alerts Using CMC Web Interface
93
Enabling or Disabling Alerts Using RACADM
93
Filtering Alerts
93
Configuring Alert Destinations
93
Configuring SNMP Trap Alert Destinations
93
Configuring E-Mail Alert Settings
95
10 Configuring User Accounts and Privileges
97
Types of Users
97
Modifying Root User Administrator Account Settings
100
Configuring Local Users
100
Configuring Local Users Using CMC Web Interface
100
Configure Local Users Using RACADM
101
Configuring Active Directory Users
101
Supported Active Directory Authentication Mechanisms
101
Standard Schema Active Directory Overview
101
Configuring Standard Schema Active Directory
102
Extended Schema Active Directory Overview
102
Configuring Extended Schema Active Directory
103
Configuring Generic LDAP Users
103
Configuring the Generic LDAP Directory to Access CMC
103
Configuring Generic LDAP Directory Service Using CMC Web Interface
103
Configuring Generic LDAP Directory Service Using RACADM
104
11 Configuring CMC for Single Sign-On or Smart Card Login
105
System Requirements
105
Client Systems
105
CMC
105
Prerequisites for Single Sign-On or Smart Card Login
106
Generating Kerberos Keytab File
106
Configuring CMC for Active Directory Schema
106
Configuring Browser for SSO Login
106
Internet Explorer
106
Mozilla Firefox
107
Configuring Browser for Smart Card Login
107
Configuring CMC SSO Login or Smart Card Login for Active Directory Users Using RACADM
107
Configuring CMC SSO or Smart Card Login for Active Directory Users Using Web Interface
107
Uploading Keytab File
108
Configuring CMC SSO Login or Smart Card Login for Active Directory Users Using RACADM
108
12 Configuring CMC to Use Command Line Consoles
109
CMC Command Line Console Features
109
CMC Command Line Interface Commands
109
Using Telnet Console with CMC
109
Using SSH with CMC
110
Supported SSH Cryptography Schemes
110
Configure Public Key Authentication over SSH
110
Configuring Terminal Emulation Software
111
Connecting to Servers or I/O Module Using Connect Command
111
Configuring the Managed Server BIOS for Serial Console Redirection
112
Configuring Windows for Serial Console Redirection
113
Configuring Linux for Server Serial Console Redirection During Boot
113
Configuring Linux for Server Serial Console Redirection after Boot
114
Managing CMC Using Idrac RACADM Proxy
115
13 Using Flexaddress and Flexaddress Plus Cards
116
About Flexaddress
116
About Flexaddress Plus
116
Verifying Flexaddress Activation
117
Deactivating Flexaddress
118
Configuring Flexaddress
118
Configuring Flexaddress for Chassis-Level Fabric and Slots
118
Viewing World Wide Name/Media Access Control (WWN/MAC) Ids
118
Command Messages
119
Flexaddress DELL SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT
120
Viewing WWN/MAC Address Information
121
Viewing Basic WWN/MAC Address Information Using Web Interface
122
Viewing Advanced WWN/MAC Address Information Using Web Interface
122
Viewing WWN/MAC Address Information Using RACADM
123
14 Managing Fabrics
125
Monitoring IOM Health
125
Configuring Network Settings for IOM
125
Configuring Network Settings for IOM Using CMC Web Interface
125
Configuring Network Settings for IOM Using RACADM
126
Viewing I/O Module Uplink and Downlink Status Using Web Interface
126
Viewing I/O Module Fcoe Session Information Using Web Interface
126
Resetting IOM to Factory Default Settings
126
Updating IOM Software Using CMC Web Interface
127
Ioa/Mxl Gui
127
Launching IOA/MXL GUI from the Chassis Overview Page
127
Launching IOA/MXL GUI from the I/O Module Overview Page
128
Launching IOA/MXL GUI from the I/O Module Status Page
128
I/O Aggregator Module
128
15 Using VLAN Manager
129
Assigning VLAN to IOM
129
Configuring VLAN Settings on Ioms Using CMC Web Interface
129
Viewing the VLAN Settings on Ioms Using CMC Web Interface
130
Viewing the Current VLAN Settings on Ioms Using CMC Web Interface
130
Removing Vlans for Ioms Using CMC Web Interface
130
Updating Untagged Vlans for Ioms Using CMC Web Interface
130
Resetting Vlans for Ioms Using CMC Web Interface
131
16 Managing and Monitoring Power
132
Redundancy Policies
132
Grid Redundancy Policy
133
No Redundancy Policy
133
Redundancy Alerting Only Policy (Default Setting)
133
PSU Failures
133
Default Redundancy Configuration
133
Multi-Node Sled Adaptation
133
Chassis Power Limit Monitoring
133
Viewing Power Consumption Status
133
Viewing Power Consumption Status Using CMC Web Interface
134
Viewing Power Consumption Status Using RACADM
134
Viewing Power Budget Status Using CMC Web Interface
134
Viewing Power Budget Status Using RACADM
134
Redundancy Status and Overall Power Health
134
Power Management after PSU Failure
134
Power Supply and Redundancy Policy Changes in System Event Log
134
Configuring Power Budget and Redundancy
135
Executing Power Control Operations
137
Executing Power Control Operations for Multiple Servers Using CMC Web Interface
137
Executing Power Control Operations on the IOM
138
17 Configuring Pcie Slots
139
Viewing Pcie Slot Properties Using CMC Web Interface
140
Viewing Pcie Slot Properties Using RACADM
140
Pcie Reassignment
140
18 Troubleshooting and Recovery
142
Gathering Configuration Information, Chassis Status, and Logs Using RACDUMP
142
Supported Interfaces
142
Downloading SNMP Management Information Base (MIB) File
143
First Steps to Troubleshoot a Remote System
143
Troubleshooting Alerts
144
Viewing Event Logs
144
Using Diagnostic Console
144
Resetting Components
145
Saving or Restoring Chassis Configuration
145
Troubleshooting Network Time Protocol (NTP) Errors
145
Interpreting LED Colors and Blinking Patterns
146
Troubleshooting Network Problems
149
General Troubleshooting
149
Troubleshooting Storage Module in FX2 Chassis
149
Resetting Forgotten Administrator Password
150
19 Frequently Asked Questions
152
Racadm
152
Managing and Recovering a Remote System
152
Active Directory
153
Iom
154
Event and Error Messages
154
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Dell PowerEdge FX2 Owner's Manual (98 pages)
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Getting Help
6
1 About Your Dell Poweredge Fx2/Fx2S
7
Terms Used in the Document
7
Sled Slot Numbering
9
Front Panel Features and Indicators-Poweredge Fx2/Fx2S
10
Diagnostic Indicators
11
Power Button Functions
12
KVM Features
13
Back Panel Features and Indicators-Poweredge Fx2S and FX2
13
Power Supply Unit Indicators
14
I/O Module Indicators
16
CMC Module
17
Cooling Fan Indicator Codes
19
Configuration Wizard
20
System Messages
20
Documentation Matrix
21
Accessing System Information by Using QRL
22
2 Initial System Configuration
23
Before You Begin
23
Setting up Your Poweredge Fx2/Fx2S
23
Logging in to the CMC
24
3 Poweredge Fx2/Fx2S Mapping Configurations
25
LAN on Motherboard Network
25
Supported I/O Modules
25
I/O Module Port Mapping-Four-Bay Chassis
26
I/O Module Port Mapping-Eight-Bay Chassis
27
I/O Module Port Mapping-Six-Bay Chassis
28
I/O Module Port Mapping-Two-Bay Chassis
29
I/O Module Port Mapping-Three-Bay Chassis
29
I/O Module and Pcie Mezzanine Card Configuration Guidelines
30
Configuring Network Settings for the I/O Module
31
Expansion Bus
31
Pcie Expansion Slot Mapping
31
Pcie Slot Mapping from Compute Sleds
31
Pcie Slot Mapping from Compute Sleds Mapped to Storage Sleds
33
Managing Pcie Slots
35
Internal Management Network
35
4 Installing and Removing Poweredge Fx2/Fx2S Enclosure Components
36
Customer and Field Replaceable Units-Poweredge Fx2/Fx2S
36
Safety Instructions
36
Before Working Inside Your System
37
After Working Inside Your System
37
Recommended Tools
37
System Cover
37
Removing the System Cover
37
Installing the System Cover
38
Sleds
39
Removing a Compute Sled
39
Installing a Compute Sled
40
Removing a Storage Sled
41
Installing a Storage Sled
43
Inside the System
44
CMC Module
46
Removing the CMC Module
46
Installing the CMC Module
47
I/O Module
48
Removing an I/O Module
48
Installing an I/O Module
49
Pcie Module
49
Removing a Pcie Module
50
Installing a Pcie Module
51
Expansion Cards
51
Expansion Card Types and Form Factor
51
Expansion Card Operational Power Status
51
Pcie Module Indicators
52
Removing an Expansion Card
53
Installing an Expansion Card
54
Power Supply Units
54
Removing a Power Supply Unit
55
Installing a Power Supply Unit
56
Cooling Fans
56
Removing a Cooling Fan
56
Installing a Cooling Fan
58
Cooling-Fan Cage
58
Removing the Cooling-Fan Cage
58
Installing the Cooling-Fan Cage
60
Pcie Switch Board
60
Removing the Pcie Switch Board
60
Installing the Pcie Switch Board
62
Fan Interface Board
62
Removing the Fan Interface Board
63
Installing the Fan Interface Board
64
Interposer Module
65
Removing the Bottom Interposer Module
66
Installing the Bottom Interposer Module
69
Removing the Top Interposer Module
70
Installing the Top Interposer Module
73
Midplane Assembly
74
Removing the Midplane Assembly
74
Installing the Midplane Assembly
78
Power Interposer Board
79
Control Panel
81
Removing the Control Panel
81
Installing the Control Panel
82
KVM Panel
83
Removing the KVM Panel
83
Installing the KVM Panel
85
5 Troubleshooting Your System
86
Safety First-For You and Your System
86
Responding to a Systems Management Alert Message
86
Troubleshooting External Connections
86
Troubleshooting a Damaged Enclosure
86
Troubleshooting Enclosure Components
87
Troubleshooting a Wet Enclosure
87
Troubleshooting Power Supply Units
87
Troubleshooting Cooling Problems
88
Troubleshooting Cooling Fans
88
Troubleshooting Expansion Cards
89
Troubleshooting I/O Modules
89
6 Technical Specifications-Poweredge Fx2/Fx2S
91
Dimensions and Weight
91
Sled Specifications
91
Power Specifications
92
Chassis Management Controller (CMC) Specifications
93
Enclosure Control Panel Specifications
93
I/O Module Specifications
93
Environmental Specifications
93
Expanded Operating Temperature
95
Getting Help
97
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Server
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
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Figure 45. Removing a 2.5-Inch Hard-Drive Blank
104
Figure 46. Removing a 1.8-Inch SSD Blank
104
Hard Drive or SSD Blank
104
Release Latch
104
SSD Blank
104
Next Steps
105
Follow the Procedure Listed in the after Working Inside Your System Section
105
Related References Instrucciones de Seguridad
105
Related Tasks before Working Inside Your System
110
Después de Trabajar en el Interior de Su Equipo
110
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Dell PowerEdge FX2 Deployment Manual (107 pages)
Configuring, testing and validating VLT on a pair of FN410S I/O Modules in a PowerEdge FX2 chassis (v2.2)
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Table of Contents
Revisions
2
Introduction
5
The Dell FX2 and FN I/O Modules
7
FN I/O Modules Description
9
Initial Out-Of-Box Connectivity Check and Default Settings
11
VLT and the Example Environments
12
Benefits of VLT
13
Typographical Conventions and Common Abbreviations
15
FN IOM Internal Port Mapping -- Detailed Overview
18
Environment One: Basic VLT Deployment with VLT Mode
22
Environment One: VLT Mode Configuration
23
Testing VLT Functionality
29
Environment Two: Dell Networking Switches with Mvlt and IOM in Full Switch Mode
32
Environment Two: IOM Full Switch Mode Configuration
33
Configuring the IOM for Full Switch Mode
34
Configuring the Vlti Peer Link
35
Environment Two: Configuring the Dell Networking S4810
39
Verifying VLT Connectivity
42
Environment Three: Dell Networking Switches with Mvlt and FN IOM in Programmable MUX Mode
51
Environment Three: FN IOM Configuration
52
Configuring the FN IOM for Programmable MUX Mode
53
Configuring VLT on the FN IOM
54
Environment Three: Configuring the Dell Networking S4810
58
Environment Three: Verifying VLT Connectivity
61
Environment Four: VLT Interoperability with Cisco Vpc
70
Environment Four: FN IOM Configuration
71
Configuring VLT on the FN IOM
72
Environment Four: Cisco Nexus 5000 Series Vpc Configuration
76
Environment Four: Verify VLT Connectivity
83
Environment Four: Verify VPC Connectivity
84
A References
90
C Terminology
91
D Reset FN IOM to Default Factory Configuration
94
E FN IOM Initial Out-Of-Box Configuration and Default Settings
100
E.1 Configure Interfaces and the Port Channel on the Upstream Switch
101
E.2 Verify the Configuration
104
F Support and Feedback
106
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Upgrading from 10GbE Pass-through Modules to FN410S I/O Modules
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Table of Contents
Revisions
2
Table of Contents
3
1 Introduction
4
Typographical Conventions
4
Before Upgrading
4
2 Hardware
5
The Dell Poweredge Fx2/Fx2S and Supported Modules
5
Dell 10Gbe Pass-Through Module
7
Poweredge FN410S I/O Module
7
3 Upgrade
8
Overview
8
Step-By-Step Example
9
Part 1 - Configure the Tor Switch
11
Part 2 - Replace the PTM in Slot A1 with an FN410S
12
Part 3 - Replace the PTM in Slot A2 with an FN410S
14
A References and Additional Resources
16
B Components Used in this Guide
17
C Terminology
18
DFN IOM Internal Port Mapping
19
Quarter-Width Servers with Dual-Port Cnas
19
Half-Width Servers with Dual-Port Cnas
20
Half-Width Servers with Quad-Port Cnas
21
Full-Width Servers with Dual-Port Cnas
22
Full-Width Servers with Quad-Port Cnas
23
E Support and Feedback
24
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