Npiv Mode Hardware Considerations; Hardware Description; Port Side - Dell M8428-K Hardware Reference Manual
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Feature
QuickLoop, QuickLoop Fabric Assist
Security
SNMP
Speed Negotiation
Syslog Daemon
Trunking
Zoning
1.
there are some limitations.
2.
NPIV mode hardware considerations
Hardware considerations for NPIV mode are as follows:
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Hardware description
This section describes the physical switch module as shipped from the factory. For specifications,
such as installed memory, weight and physical dimensions, facility requirements, architectural
specifications, and regulatory compliance, refer to
Port side
Externally accessible ports and LEDs are on the port side of the switch module. The port side faces
out when the switch module is inserted into the I/O bay of the Blade Server enclosure.
details the port side. For a complete description of the locations and interpretations of these LEDs,
see
Access the converged network switch handle at the front of the port side of the switch module. By
lifting the handle's release latch, you can open the handle to remove and insert the unit. To extend
the release lever, gently squeeze the release latch and pull outward.
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Fabric OS components supported in NPIV mode (Continued)
When a switch is enabled in NPIV mode, RBAC features in the Fabric OS are available, but
In embedded switches, time should be updated by the server management utility.
Loop devices are not supported.
Direct connections to SAN target devices are only supported if the NPIV-enabled module is
connected to a fabric.
"Interpreting LED activity"
Support
No
Yes (ADS/DCC Policy)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes**
NA
Appendix A, "Dell M8428-k specifications"
on page 23.
Hardware description
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