About this guide This guide provides site preparation recommendations, step-by-step procedures for rack mounting and desk mounting, inserting modules, and connecting to a power source. CAUTION: To avoid electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage, wear grounding wrist straps when handling this equipment. WARNING: Only trained and qualified personnel can install this equipment.
MXG610s Setup Guide Topics: • Blade server preparation • Switch module installation • Serial connection • Static IP addresses • Optical transceivers and cabling installation • Port-side LEDs • Additional country-specific IEEE notices Blade server preparation Before you insert the switch module in the blade server chassis, meet the following conditions: •...
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Do not insert the switch module in any other slot because this action may damage the chassis or switch module connector pins. Remove the orange plastic protective cover for the backplane connector. Figure 2. Dell EMC PowerEdge MX7000 chassis back view with switch module slots marked PowerEdge MX7000 chassis back...
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Figure 3. Switch module orientation Backplane connectors Switch module top view Switch module latch in open position Open the release lever, and slide the switch module into the blade server chassis slot completely. MXG610s Setup Guide...
– Flow control—None; must be disabled on the host side NOTE: Flow control is not supported on the serial connection when attached to a remote terminal. You must disable flow control on the customer-side remote terminal server in addition to the host-side clients. MXG610s Setup Guide...
Static IP addresses Dell EMC recommends configuring the switch module through the blade server chassis management GUI, namely, Dell EMC OpenManage Enterprise Modular. Use this management GUI to configure the switch IP address and perform advanced configuration tasks.
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The Overview tab is displayed. Select the Settings tab. Figure 6. Settings tab Click and expand the Network option. Select the required check boxes, and complete the IPv4 or IPv6 settings, DNS server settings, and optionally the management VLAN ID. Click Apply. MXG610s Setup Guide...
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Click and expand the Management option. Specify a hostname and root password. Click Apply. Figure 8. Management settings Click and expand the Monitoring option. Select the Enable SNMP check box, the SNMP version, and enter a read community string. Click Apply. MXG610s Setup Guide...
Insert the fiber optic cable in the SFP+ or QSFP optical transceiver until the latching mechanism clicks. Cable connectors are keyed to ensure correct orientation. If a cable connector does not install easily, ensure that it is correctly oriented. MXG610s Setup Guide...
Off—There is no power supplied to the FC switch module. Reseat the module and ensure that the chassis power is on and it has adequate power for the I/O module. Module identification LED • Off—Module is not identified. MXG610s Setup Guide...
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