Users Guide

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.
Configuring FlexAddress for Chassis-Level Fabric and Slots
At the chassis level, you can enable or disable the FlexAddress feature for fabrics and slots. FlexAddress is
enabled on a per-fabric basis and then slots are selected for participation in the feature. Both fabrics and
slots must be enabled to successfully configure FlexAddress.
Configuring FlexAddress for Chassis-Level Fabric and Slots Using CMC Web Interface
To enable or disable fabrics and slots to use the FlexAddress feature using the CMC Web interface:
1. In the system tree, go to Server Overview, and then click Setup → FlexAddress.
The Deploy FlexAddress page is displayed.
2. In the Select Fabrics for Chassis-Assigned WWN/MACs section, select the fabric type for which you
want to enable FlexAddress. To disable, clear the option.
NOTE: If no fabrics are selected, FlexAddress is not enabled for the selected slots.
The Select Slots for Chassis-Assigned WWN/MACs page is displayed.
3. Select the Enabled option for the slot for which you want to enable FlexAddress. To disable, clear the
option.
NOTE: If a server is present in the slot, turn it off before enabling the FlexAddress feature on
that slot.
NOTE: If no slots are selected, FlexAddress is not enabled for the selected fabrics.
4. Click Apply to save the changes.
For more information, see the CMC Online Help.
Configuring FlexAddress for Chassis-Level Fabric and Slots Using RACADM
To enable or disable fabrics, use the following RACADM command:
racadm setflexaddr [-f <fabricName> <state>]
where, <fabricName> = A, B, C, or iDRAC and <state> = 0 or 1
0 is disable and 1 is enable.
To enable or disable slots, use the following RACADM command:
racadm setflexaddr [-i <slot#> <state>]
where, <slot#> = 1or 16 and <state> = 0 or 1
0 is disable and 1 is enable.
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