Users Guide
42 Configuring iDRAC6 Enterprise
Viewing FlexAddress Mezzanine Card Fabric
Connections
The M1000e includes FlexAddress, an advanced multilevel, multistandard
networking system. FlexAddress allows the use of persistent, chassis-assigned
World Wide Names and MAC addresses (WWN/MAC) for each managed
server port connection.
NOTE: To avoid errors that may lead to an inability to power on the managed
server, you must have the correct type of mezzanine card installed for each port
and fabric connection.
Configuration of the FlexAddress feature is performed using CMC Web
interface. For more information on the FlexAddress feature and its
configuration, see the Dell Chassis Management Controller User Guide and
the Chassis Management Controller (CMC) Secure Digital (SD) Card
Technical Specification document.
After the FlexAddress feature has been enabled and configured for the
chassis, click System Properties tabWWN/MAC to view a list of
installed mezzanine cards, the fabrics to which they are connected, type of
fabric, and server-assigned or chassis-assigned MAC addresses for each
installed embedded Ethernet and optional mezzanine card port.
The Server–Assigned column displays the server–assigned WWN/MAC
addresses embedded in the controller's hardware. WWN/MAC addresses
showing N/A indicate that an interface for the specified fabric is not installed.
The Chassis–Assigned column displays the chassis–assigned WWN/MAC
addresses used for the particular slot. WWN/MAC addresses showing N/A
indicate that the FlexAddress feature is not installed.
The Remotely-Assigned column displays the user-assigned WWN/MAC
address through WSMAN. This is displayed only if the FlexAddress is
disabled and remote management is enabled. See the Dell Lifecycle
Controller User’s Guide and the iDRAC6 CIM Element Mapping for more
information.
A check mark in the Server–Assigned, Chassis–Assigned, and Remotely-
Assigned columns indicates the active addresses.
When chassis flex address is enabled, iDRAC GUI displays the CMC
assigned MAC address and not remotely-assigned MAC address. The server-
assigned MAC address is displayed but is not active.