User's Manual

222 Using FlexAddress
See "Configuring FlexAddress Using the CLI" on page 220 for additional
details on FlexAddress configuration. For additional information on the
command, see the getflexaddr command section of the Dell Chassis
Management Controller Administrator Reference Guide.
Configuring FlexAddress Using the GUI
Wake-On-LAN with FlexAddress
When the FlexAddress feature is deployed for the first time on a given server
module, it requires a power-down and power-up sequence for FlexAddress to
take effect. FlexAddress on Ethernet devices is programmed by the server
module BIOS. For the server module BIOS to program the address, it needs
to be operational which requires the server module to be powered up.
When the power-down and power-up sequences complete, the
chassis-assigned MAC IDs are available for Wake-On-LAN (WOL) function.
Troubleshooting FlexAddress
This section contains troubleshooting information for FlexAddress.
1
If a feature card is removed, what will happen?
Nothing will happen. Feature cards can be removed and stored or may be
left in place.
2 If a feature card that was used in one chassis is removed and put into
another chassis, what will happen?
The Web interface will display an error that states:
This feature card was activated with a different
chassis. It must be removed before accessing the
FlexAddress feature.
Current Chassis Service Tag = XXXXXXXX
Feature Card Chassis Service Tag = YYYYYYYY
An entry will be added to the CMC log that states:
cmc <date timestamp> : feature
'FlexAddress@XXXXXXX' not activated; chassis ID=
'YYYYYYY'