Dell Configuration Guide
Summary
The Dell PowerEdge M1000e Systems Configuration Guide provides setup instructions for this blade server chassis enclosure. It covers system overview, control panel features including the LCD module with menu navigation, back-panel features, and blade server installation. Published in August 2008, this guide is intended for data center administrators deploying PowerEdge blade servers in the M1000e enclosure, including iDRAC configuration and Dell OpenManage integration for remote management.
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Dell™ Power Edge™ M1000e Systems
Configuration Guide Guide de configuration Konfigurationsanleitung
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U003Cbk0.book Page 1 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM Dell™ Power Edge™ M1000e Systems Configuration Guide
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U003Cbk0.book Page 2 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM Notes, Notices, and Cautions NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer. NOTICE: A NOTICE indic...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 3 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM Contents About Your System System Overview System Control Panel Features LCD Module LCD Module Menus Back-Panel Features Blades CMC Module CMC Da...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 4 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM Configuring i DRAC Networking Using the Web-Based Interface Setting the First Boot Device for Servers Configuring and Managing Power Installing o...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 5 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM Pass-through Modules Ethernet Pass-through Module Fibre Channel Pass-through Module Contents
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U003Cbk0.book Page 6 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM Contents
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U003Cbk0.book Page 7 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM About Your System System Overview Your system can include up to 16 half-height blades (server modules), eight full-height blades, or a mixture of...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 8 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM Figure 1-1. Blade Numbering – Half-Height Blades Configuration Guide
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U003Cbk0.book Page 9 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM Figure 1-2. Blade Numbering - Full Height Blades Figure 1-3. Blade Numbering - Mixed Full-Height and Half-Height Blades Configuration Guide
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U003Cbk0.book Page 10 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM System Control Panel Features Figure 1-4 shows the control panel features on the M1000e enclosure front panel. Figure 1-4. Control Panel Feature...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 11 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM LCD Module The LCD module provides an initial configuration/deployment wizard, as well as access to infrastructure and blade information and err...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 12 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM LCD Module Menus Main Menu The Main Menu options include links to the Server Menu, the Enclosure Menu, and the LCD Setup Menu. LCD Setup Menu Yo...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 13 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM Back-Panel Features The back of the M1000e enclosure supports six I/O modules, one or two CMC modules, an optional i KVM module, nine fan module...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 14 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM Figure 1-7. Front Panel Features - Power Edge M600 and M605 blade handle release button hard drives (2) blade status/identification indicator US...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 15 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM Figure 1-8. Front Panel Features - Power Edge M905 and M805 blade handle release button hard drives (2) blade status/identification indicator US...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 16 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM CMC Module Figure 1-9. CMC Module Features Ethernet connector Gb1 Ethernet connector STK (used for daisy-chaining CMCs in separate enclosures) l...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 17 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM CMC Daisy Chaining (Enclosure Stacking) CMC daisy chaining can be utilized to minimize the number of network connections required for chassis (e...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 18 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM Figure 1-10. CMC Daisy-Chaining – Enclosure With Redundant CMC Modules Management network segment CMC1 – cable from connector Gb1 to network CMC...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 19 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM i KVM Switch Module The optional Avocent i KVM analogue switch module provides connections for a keyboard, video (monitor), and mouse. It includ...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 20 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM Figure 1-11 shows the external features of the i KVM module. Figure 1-11. Avocent i KVM Switch Module identification indicator status indicator ...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 21 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM Initial System Configuration Before You Begin Power Requirements NOTICE: The enclosure power supplies must be connected to a Type B or permanent...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 22 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM Press the power button on the enclosure control panel. See Figure 1-4. Configure the CMC network settings. The LCD Configuration Wizard allows y...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 23 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM Configuring the CMC Network Settings Using the LCD Configuration Wizard When you first start up your system, the screen on the LCD module will d...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 24 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM If desired, configure the i DRAC network setting for DHCP mode. NOTE: You cannot set a static IP address for the i DRAC using the LCD Configurat...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 25 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM Configure the CMC network settings: To set a static IP address, type setniccfg -s<IP address><network mask><gateway> and press...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 26 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM The CMC Login page appears. NOTE: The default CMC user name is root, and the password is calvin. The root account is the default administrative ...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 27 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM Click the Network/Security tab, and then click the Users sub-tab. The Users page appears, listing each user’s user ID, login state, user name, a...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 28 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM Enable or disable IPMI over LAN by checking the or unchecking the checkbox next to the server beneath the Enable IPMI over LAN heading. Enable o...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 29 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM NOTE: To perform power management actions, you must have Chassis Control Administrator privileges. Log in to the CMC Web-based interface. Select...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 30 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM Verify that the active or primary CMC firmware is at the requested level using the getsysinfo command or through the Web-based interface. Once b...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 31 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM Click Yes to continue. The firmware transfer process will begin and the status will display the message "Firmware Update in Progress"....
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U003Cbk0.book Page 32 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM Click the Update tab. The Updatable Components page appears. Click the i KVM name. The Firmware Update page appears. In the Value field, type th...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 33 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM Enter a screen delay time of at least 1 second. Click OK. Setting the Screen Delay time to 1 second allows you to soft switch to a server withou...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 34 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM Table 2-3. Cabling Requirements for External Digital KVM Switches Switch Tiering Requirements Dell Power Connect 2161DS-2, Seamless tiering usin...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 35 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM To access the Main dialog box: Press <Print Screen> to launch the OSCAR interface. The Main dialog box appears. or If a password has been ...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 36 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM If a cascade switch was detected, the Enter Cascade Switch Information dialog box appears. Select the type of switch connected to the appliance ...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 37 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM Configuring the I/O Modules Overview The M1000e enclosure supports three redundant I/O fabrics, selectable between combinations of Ethernet and ...
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U003Cbk0.book Page 38 Wednesday, July 30, 2008 12:19 PM 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 di...
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| Brand | Dell |
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| Pages | 232 |
| File Size | 24.78 MB |
| Published | June 28, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What core components must a chassis support to properly house a blade server?
A chassis must support power supplies, fan modules, a Chassis Management Controller (CMC) module, and at least one I/O module.
When connecting the Fibre Channel pass-through module, what transceivers should be used?
To guarantee correct operation, you must use only shortwave SFP transceivers provided with this specific module.
Where can users find instructions for configuring networking elements like iDRAC or CMC?
Instructions are available in the 'Configuring the CMC' and 'Configuring iDRAC Networking Using the Web-Based Interface' sections.