Dell PowerEdge M IO Aggregator Specifications

Dell PowerEdge M I/OAggregatorGetting Started GuideRegulatory Model: PEMIOAggregatr

10 Hardware OverviewUse the FlexIO modules in an Aggregator that operates in standalone or stacking mode:• In standalone mode, you can install any of

Hardware Overview 11Port Numbering When installed in a PowerEdge M1000e Enclosure, Aggregator ports are numbered 1 to 56. Ports 1 to 32 are internal s

12 Hardware OverviewUSB Console PortFigure 1-3. USB Ports on Front Panel Use the lower USB console port (Figure 1-3) to manage the switch through an R

Hardware Overview 13System and Port LEDsThe front panel of the Aggregator contains light emitting diodes (LEDs) that provide information about the sta

14 Hardware OverviewPlug-in modules and the base module (Figure 1-1) also contains LEDs that provide information about the link status and traffic act

Hardware Overview 15Table 1-3 describes the LED status of a 40GbE QSFP+ port that is split into four 10GbE SFP+ ports using a 4x10GbE breakout cable.

16 Installing and Configuring the AggregatorUnpacking the AggregatorPackage ContentsWhen unpacking each switch, ensure that the following items are in

Installing and Configuring the Aggregator 17Figure 1-6. I/O Aggregator: Installation and Configuration Flow ChartInsert Switch Blade with FlexIO Modul

18 Installing and Configuring the AggregatorInstalling the Aggregator in a PowerEdge ChassisAfter you unpack the Aggregator, install FlexIO modules in

Installing and Configuring the Aggregator 19Figure 1-8. PowerEdge M1000e: Back View with Six Aggregator Blades After you slide the Aggregator in so th

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. CAUTION: A CAUTION indica

20 Installing and Configuring the AggregatorConnecting a Console TerminalAfter the I/O Aggregator powers on, complete all external cabling connections

Installing and Configuring the Aggregator 21Invoking the X-Loader and U-Boot CLIsDuring the boot process, you can perform various configuration tasks

22 Installing and Configuring the AggregatorBefore You StartBefore you reconfigure default settings, ensure that:• The Aggregator booted successfully

Installing and Configuring the Aggregator 232At the EXEC mode prompt, enter enable. At the EXEC Privilege prompt, enter configure to reach the configu

24 Installing and Configuring the AggregatorFor example:FTOS(conf)# interface ManagementEthernet 1/0FTOS(conf-if-ma-1/0)# ip address 128.0.0.1/24FTOS(

Installing and Configuring the Aggregator 2513(CLI only) To verify the reconfigured settings, enter the show running-config command.FTOS(conf)# show r

26 Installing and Configuring the AggregatorDCB SupportDCB enhancements for data center networks are supported to eliminate packet loss and provision

Installing and Configuring the Aggregator 27Link AggregationAll uplink ports are configured in a single LAG (LAG 128). Server-facing ports are auto-co

28 Installing and Configuring the AggregatorUplink LAGThe tagged VLAN membership of the uplink LAG is automatically configured based on the VLAN confi

Assembling a Switch Stack 29Assembling a Switch Stack After you complete the initial configuration, the Aggregator is powered up and operational. Stac

Contents 3Contents1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Product Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Hardwa

30 Assembling a Switch StackFigure 1-9. Switch Stack Using 40GbE Ports on Two Aggregators Use only QSFP transceivers and QSFP cables (separately purch

Assembling a Switch Stack 31Configuring and Bringing Up a Stack After you attach the cables in a stack of Aggregators, follow these steps to configure

32 Assembling a Switch StackTo remove an Aggregator from the stack, enter the stack-unit 0 iom-mode standalone command in global configuration mode. A

Assembling a Switch Stack 33FTOS Version CheckingFollowing the stack-unit number assignment, the master switch performs a consistency check to ensure

34 Next StepsNext Steps• You can customize the Aggregator for use in your data center network as necessary. To perform additional switch configuration

Technical Specifications 35Technical SpecificationsThe Aggregator is an I/O module and installed with the Server (model: PowerEdge M1000e) for communi

36 Technical SpecificationsPower RequirementsIEEE StandardsThe Aggregator complies with the following IEEE standards:• 802.1AB LLDP• 802.1p L2 Priorit

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4 Contents4 Installing and Configuring the Aggregator 16Installing the Aggregator in a PowerEdge Chassis . . . 18Connecting a Console Terminal . .

Contents 56 Next Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347 Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Chassis Physical Desi

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Introduction 7IntroductionThis document provides basic information about the Dell PowerEdge M I/O Aggregator, including how to install the switch in t

8 Hardware OverviewHardware OverviewThis section contains information about device characteristics and modular hardware configurations for the Aggrega

Hardware Overview 9FlexIOTM Modules with Uplink PortsOn the Aggregator, FlexIO plug-in modules (Figure 1-2) operate only as uplinks; stacking is not s