Dell M8428-K Operation & User’s Manual

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Rev 1.0 3 Table of Contents Intended Audience 5 Conventions 5 Chapter 1 Overview 6 1.1 Features 6 1.2 Serial Number and Product Version Information 7 Chapter 2 Installation and Basic Operation 8 2.1 Unpacking the Pass Through Module 8 2.2 Insertion and Removal of the PTM 8 2.2.1 PTM Insertion 8 2.2.2 PTM Removal 9 2.3 Co ...

Table 1 - Reference Documents and Web Sites Revision History Firmware and Firmware Update Tools support.dell.com Dell Pass Through Module Software User Manual support.dell.com Latest Supported Cables and Optical Modules See Supported Cables ...

Rev 1.0 5 About this Manual This manual describes the installation and basic use of the Dell 10Gb Ethernet Pass Through -k 16 port module for blade servers. Intended Audience This manual is intended for users and system administrators responsible for installing and setting up the Dell 10Gb Ethernet Pass Through -k module for blade servers. Co ...

vides 10Gigabit connectivity for blade servers to Ethernet LANs. The product supports the follow- ing Ethernet protocols. Each front panel port provides connectivity to the blade with the corresponding number in the chassis. Figure 1: Dell ...

Rev 1.0 7 Front Panel Indicators • Per port status LEDs: Link Up, Link Activity • System status LEDs: Power Supply, Status 1.2 Serial Number and Product Version Information The serial number and product version information are found on the label seen in the figure below. Figure 2: Generic Product label ...

Rev 1.0 8 2 Installation and Basic Operation 2.1 Unpacking the Pass Through Module Before you install your new PTM, unpack it and make sure that there is no visible damage that may have occurred during shipping. Your package should contain the following items: • Dell 10Gb Ethernet Pass Through -k module for Blade Servers � ...

Rev 1.0 9 The PTM supports hot-insertion into the chassis. If the PTM is inserted to a powered chassis, the power LED (green) should turn on immediately. 2.2.2 PTM Removal The PTM supports hot-removal. It may be removed when the chassis is powered on or off. The PTM must not be removed during a firmware update process. Note: Firmware update i ...

Rev 1.0 10 2.4 LED Indicators 2.4.1 System LEDs The system status LEDs indicate whether the PTM is receiving power from the chassis, and the state of the PTM. There are two system LEDs on the end of the module. The LED indications and meanings are explained in the figure and table below. Figure 5: Indicator LEDs Table 4 - PT ...