Dell PowerConnect M8428-k User manual

Dell PowerConnect
M8024-k Switch
Getting Started Guide
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Dell PowerConnect
M8024-k Switch
Getting Started Guide
Regulatory Model: PCM8024-k

Notes
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Regulatory Model PCM8024-k
March 2011 P/N 7XG64 Rev. A00

Contents 3
Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
PowerConnect M8024-k Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Hardware Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Internal Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SFP+ Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Expansion Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
USB Console Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Port and System LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Site Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Unpacking the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Unpacking Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4Contents
4 Starting and Configuring the Switch . . . 10
Connecting a Switch to a Terminal . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Booting the Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Performing the Initial Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . 13
Initial Configuration Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Example Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Next Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Getting Started Guide 5
Introduction
This document provides basic information about the Dell PowerConnect
M8024-k switches, including how to install a switch and perform the initial
configuration. For information about how to configure and monitor switch
features, see the User’s Configuration Guide, which is available on the Dell
Support website at http://support.dell.com/manuals for the latest updates on
documentation and firmware.
This document contains the following sections:
• Hardware Overview
• Installation
• Starting and Configuring the Switch
PowerConnect M8024-k Overview
The PowerConnect M8024-k is a Layer 3, 10-Gigabit Ethernet blade switch
that operates in the PowerEdge M1000e system. The M1000e system can
support up to 16 server blades and six PowerConnect M8024-k blade
switches.

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Hardware Overview
This section contains information about device characteristics and modular
hardware configurations for the PowerConnect M8024-k switches.
PowerConnect M8024-k has the following physical dimensions:
• 274.75 x 309.24 x 33.45 mm (W x D x H).
• 10.81 x 12.17 x 1.32 inches (W x D x H).
Internal Ports
PowerConnect M8024-k provides 16 internal 10-Gigabit Ethernet internal
ports. The 16 internal ports are connected to server blades through the
M1000e chassis mid-plane.
The M8024-k also provides an internal Ethernet interface—the out-of-band
(OOB) interface—which is dedicated to switch management. The OOB
interface is connected to the chassis management controller through the
chassis mid-plane. Traffic on this port is segregated from operational network
traffic on the switch ports and cannot be switched or routed to the
operational network.
Front Panel
The following image shows the PowerConnect M8024-k front panel:
Figure 1-1. PowerConnect M8024-k Front Panel
The front panel includes four SFP+ ports an expansion slot for 10-Gigabit
modules. The front panel also provides a USB serial console interface for
management functions and LEDs for port and system status.
USB Console PortSFP+ PortsExpansion Slot

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SFP+ Ports
PowerConnect M8024-k provides four SFP+ ports with SR, LR, and LRM
transceivers and SFP+ direct attach cables. SFP transceivers and direct
attach cables are sold separately.
Expansion Slot
The 10G expansion slot supports the following modules:
• SFP+ (four ports)
• CX-4 (three ports)
• 10GBASE-T (two ports)
The modules are sold separately.
USB Console Port
The USB console port is for management through an RS-232serial interface.
This port provides a direct connection to the switch and allows you to access
the CLI from a console terminal connected to the port through the provided
serial cable (with USB type-A to female DB-9 connectors).
The console port supports asynchronous data of eight data bits, one stop bit, no
parity bit, and no flow control. The default baud rate is 9600 bps.
Port and System LEDs
The front panel contains light emitting diodes (LEDs) that provide
information about the status of the PowerConnect M8024-k unit.
Figure 1-2. Front Panel LEDs
System Power LED
System Status LED

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Table 1-1 contains the status LED definitions:
Installation
Site Preparation
Before installing the switch or switches, make sure that the chosen
installation location meets the following site requirements:
• Clearance — There is adequate front and rear clearance for operator
access. Allow clearance for cabling, power connections, and ventilation.
•
Cabling — The cabling is routed to avoid sources of electrical noise such
as radio transmitters, broadcast amplifiers, power lines, and fluorescent
lighting fixtures.
•
Ambient Temperature — The ambient switch operating temperature
range is 10° to 35ºC (50° to 95ºF).
NOTE: Decrease the maximum temperature by 1°C (1.8°F) per 300 m (985 ft.)
above 900 m (2955 ft.).
• Relative Humidity — The operating relative humidity is 8% to 85%
(non-condensing) with a maximum humidity gradation of 10% per hour.
Table 1-1. PowerConnect M8024-k Power and Status LED Definitions
LED Color Definition
Green Power is being supplied to the switch.
Off The switch does not have power.
Blue The switch is operating normally.
Off The switch is powered off.
Amber A fault has occurred, or the switch is currently booting.

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Unpacking the Switch
Package Contents
When unpacking each switch, make sure that the following items are
included:
• One PowerConnect switch
• One USB type A-to-DB-9 female cable
• Getting Started Guide
• Safety and Regulatory Information
• Warranty and Support Information
• Software License Agreement
Unpacking Steps
NOTE: Before unpacking the switch, inspect the container and immediately report
any evidence of damage.
1 Place the container on a clean, flat surface and cut all straps securing the
container.
2 Open the container or remove the container top.
3 Carefully remove the switch from the container and place it on a secure
and clean surface.
4 Remove all packing material.
5 Inspect the product and accessories for damage.

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Starting and Configuring the Switch
The following flow chart provides an overview of the steps you use to perform
the initial configuration after the switch is unpacked and mounted.
Figure 1-3. Installation and Configuration Flow Chart
Connect Power
and Console
Power On
Choose Option 2
Boot Menu
(Special Functions)
Reboot
Loading Program
from Flash to RAM
Manual Initial
Configuration
Easy Setup Wizard
Configuration
Advanced
Configuration
Enter Boot
Menu?
Enter
Wizard?
Yes
No
Yes
No

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Connecting a Switch to a Terminal
After completing all external connections, connect a terminal to a switch to
configure the switch.
NOTE: Read the release notes for this product before proceeding. You can
download the release notes from the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com/manuals.
NOTE: We recommend that you obtain the most recent version of the user
documentation from the Dell Support website at http://support.dell.com/manuals.
To monitor and configure the switch via serial console, use the USB console
port on the front panel of the switch (see Figure 1-1) to connect it to a VT100
terminal or to a computer running VT100 terminal emulation software. The
console port is implemented as a data terminal equipment (DTE) connector.
The following equipment is required to use the console port:
• VT100-compatible terminal or a desktop or a portable computer with a
serial port running VT100 terminal emulation software,
such as Microsoft
HyperTerminal.
• A serial cable (provided) with a USB type-A connector for the console port
and DB-9 connector for the terminal.
Perform the following tasks to connect a terminal to the switch console port:
1
Connect the DB-9 connector on the serial cable to the terminal or
computer running VT100 terminal emulation software.
2 Configure the terminal emulation software as follows:
a Select the appropriate serial port (for example, COM 1) to connect to
the console.
b Set the data rate to 9600 baud.
c Set the data format to 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, and no parity.
d Set the flow control to none.
e Set the terminal emulation mode to VT100 .
f Select Terminal keys for Function, Arrow, and Ctrl keys. Ensure that
the setting is for Terminal keys (not Microsoft Windows keys).

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NOTE: When using HyperTerminal with Microsoft Windows 2000, make sure
that you have Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or later installed. With Windows
2000 Service Pack 2, the arrow keys function properly in HyperTerminal's
VT100 emulation. Go to microsoft.com for more information about Windows
2000 service packs.
3 Connect the USB connector on the cable directly to the switch console
port. The PowerConnect M8024-k console port is located on the right side
of the front panel, as shown in Figure 1-4.
Figure 1-4. PowerConnect M8024-k USB Console Port
Booting the Switch
When the power is turned on with the local terminal already connected, the
switch goes through a power-on self-test (POST). POST runs every time the
switch is initialized and checks hardware components to determine if the
switch is fully operational before completely booting. If POST detects a
critical problem, the program flow stops. If POST passes successfully, valid
firmware is loaded into RAM. POST messages are displayed on the terminal
and indicate test success or failure. The boot process runs for approximately
60 seconds.
You can invoke the Boot menu after the first part of the POST is completed.
From the Boot menu, you can perform configuration tasks such as resetting
the system to factory defaults, activating the backup image, or recovering a
password. For more information about the Boot menu functions, see the CLI
Reference Guide.
USB Console
Port

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Performing the Initial Configuration
The initial configuration procedure is based on the following assumptions:
• The PowerConnect switch was never configured before and is in the same
state as when you received it.
• The PowerConnect switch booted successfully.
• The console connection was established, and the
Dell Easy Setup Wizard
prompt appears on the screen of a VT100 terminal or terminal equivalent.
The initial switch configuration is performed through the console port. After
the initial configuration, you can manage the switch from the already-
connected console port or through a remote connection.
NOTE: The switch is not configured with a default user name, password, or IP
address.
Before setting up the initial configuration of the switch, obtain the following
information from your network administrator:
• The IP address to be assigned to the out-of-band (OOB) interface for
device management.
• The IP subnet mask for the OOB interface.
• The IP address of the OOB interface default gateway.
These settings are necessary to allow the remote management of the switch
through Telnet (Telnet client) or HTTP (Web browser).
Initial Configuration Procedure
You can perform the initial configuration by using the Dell Easy Setup
Wizard or by using the CLI. The wizard automatically starts when the switch
configuration file is empty. You can exit the wizard at any point by entering
[ctrl+z], but all configuration settings specified will be discarded, and the
switch will use the default values.
NOTE: If you do not run the Easy Setup Wizard or do not respond to the initial Easy
Setup Wizard prompt within 60 seconds, the switch enters CLI mode.
For more information about performing the initial configuration by using the
CLI, see the CLI Reference Guide. This Getting Started Guide shows how to
use the Easy Setup Wizard for initial switch configuration. The wizard sets up
the following configuration on the switch:

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• Establishes the initial privileged user account with a valid password. The
wizard configures one privileged user account during the setup.
• Enables CLI login and HTTP access to use the local authentication setting
only.
• Sets up the IP address for the OOB interface.
• Sets up the SNMP community string to be used by the SNMP manager at
a given IP address. You may choose to skip this step if SNMP management
is not used for this switch.
Example Session
This section describes an Easy Setup Wizard session. The following values are
used by the example session:
• SNMP is not enabled.
• The default user name,
root , is accepted and a password of admin123 is
entered. The Wizard does not display the password as it is entered.
• The OOB management interface uses
192.168.2.1 for IP address
assignment.
NOTE: In the example below, the possible user options or default values are
enclosed in [ ]. If you press <Enter> with no options defined, the default value is
accepted. Help text is in parentheses.
The following example contains the sequence of prompts and responses
associated with running an example Dell Easy Setup Wizard session, using
the input values listed above.
After the switch completes the POST and is booted, the following text is
displayed:
(Unit 1 - Waiting to select management unit)>
Applying Global configuration, please wait ...
Welcome to Dell Easy Setup Wizard
The Setup Wizard guides you through the initial switch
configuration, and gets you up and running as quickly
as possible. You can skip the setup wizard, and enter
CLI mode to manually configure the switch. You must
respond to the next question to run the setup wizard
within 60 seconds, otherwise the system will continue

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with normal operation using the default system
configuration. Note: You can exit the setup wizard at
any point by entering [ctrl+z].
Would you like to run the setup wizard (you must
answer this question within 60 seconds)? [Y/N] y
First:
Do you want to select the operational mode as Simple
Mode? [Y/N] y
Step 1:
The system is not setup for SNMP management by
default. To manage the switch using SNMP (required for
Dell Network Manager) you can
. Set up the initial SNMP version 2 account now.
. Return later and setup other SNMP accounts. (For
more information on setting up an SNMP version 1
or 3 account, see the user documentation).
Would you like to setup the SNMP management interface
now? [Y/N] n
Step 2:
Now we need to setup your initial privilege (Level 15)
user account. This account is used to login to the CLI
and Web interface. You may setup other accounts and
change privilege levels later. For more information on
setting up user accounts and changing privilege
levels, see the user documentation.
To setup a user account:
Please enter the user name. [root]:
Please enter the user password:
Please reenter the user password:

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Step 3:
Next, IP addresses are setup on the OOB (Out-Of-Band)
Interface and/or the VLAN1 routing interface.
You can use these IP addresses to access the CLI, Web
interface, or SNMP interface of the switch.
To access the switch through any Management Interface
you can
. Setup the IP address for the Management Interface.
. Setup the default gateway if IP address is
manually configured on both routing and OOB
interface.
Would you like to setup the Out-Of-Band interface now?
[Y/N] y
Please enter the IP address of the device (A.B.C.D) or
enter "DHCP" (without the quotes) to automatically
request an IP address from the network DHCP server.
[192.168.2.1]:
Please enter the IP subnet mask (A.B.C.D or /nn).
[255.255.255.0]:
This is the configuration information that has been
collected:
Operational Mode = Simple
User Account setup = root
Password = ********
Out-of-band IP address = 192.168.2.1 255.255.255.0
Final Step:
If the information is correct, please enter (Y) to
save the configuration, and copy the settings to the
start-up configuration file. If the information is
incorrect, enter (N) to discard the configuration and
restart the wizard: [Y/N] y

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Thank you for using the Dell Easy Set up Wizard. You
will now enter CLI mode.
Applying Interface configuration, please wait ...
console>
Next Steps
After completing the initial configuration described in this section, you can
connect any of the front-panel switch ports to your production network for
in-band remote management.
If you specified DHCP for the OOB management interface IP address, the
interface will acquire its IP address from a DHCP server on the network. To
discover the dynamically-assigned IP address, use the console port connection
to issue the following command:
show ip interface out-of-band.
To access the Dell OpenManage Switch Administrator interface, enter the
OOB management interface IP address into the address field of a Web
browser. For remote management access to the CLI, enter the OOB
management interface IP address into a Telnet or SSH client. Alternatively,
you can continue to use the console port for local CLI access to the switch.
Your PowerConnect M8024-k switch supports basic switching features such as
VLANs, 802.1X, RADIUS and TACACS+. For more information on the
features supported in Simple mode, refer to Simple Switch Mode: Port
Aggregator Feature White Paper.
If the switch is configured to operate in Normal mode, it can also support
features such as spanning tree protocol, as well as advanced Layer 3 features
such as dynamic routing and multicast. Use the web-based management
interface or the CLI to configure the features your network requires. For
information about how to configure the switch features, see the User’s
Configuration Guide or CLI Reference Guide available on the support site:
http://support.dell.com/manuals.

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