Administrator Guide

To see if a switch is running the latest Dell Networking OS version, use the show version command. To download a Dell
Networking OS version, go to http://support.dell.com.
Installation
Site Preparation
Before installing the switch or switches, make sure that the chosen installation location meets the following site requirements:
• Clearance — There is adequate front and rear clearance for operator access. Allow clearance for cabling, power connections,
and ventilation.
• Cabling — The cabling is routed to avoid sources of electrical noise such as radio transmitters, broadcast ampliers, power lines,
and uorescent lighting xtures.
• Ambient Temperature — The ambient switch operating temperature range is 10° to 35ºC (50° to 95ºF).
1. Decrease the maximum temperature by 1°C (1.8°F) per 300 m (985 ft.) above 900 m (2955 ft.).
2. Relative Humidity — The operating relative humidity is 8 percent to 85 percent (non‑condensing) with a maximum humidity
gradation of 10 percent per hour.
Unpacking the Switch
Package Contents
When unpacking each switch, make sure that the following items are included:
• One Dell Networking MXL 10/40GbE Switch IO Module
• One USB type A-to-DB-9 female cable
• Getting Started Guide
• Safety and Regulatory Information
• Warranty and Support Information
• Software License Agreement
Unpacking Steps
1. Before unpacking the switch, inspect the container and immediately report any evidence of damage.
2. Place the container on a clean, at surface and cut all straps securing the container.
3. Open the container or remove the container top.
4. Carefully remove the switch from the container and place it on a secure and clean surface.
5. Remove all packing material.
6. Inspect the product and accessories for damage.
After you insert a Flex IO module into an empty slot, you must reload the I/O Aggregator for the module. If you remove an installed
module and insert a dierent module type, an error message displays to remind you that the slot is congured for a dierent type of
Flex IO module. You must reload the switch to make the Flex IO module operational.
Interconnectivity of FC Flex IO Modules with Cisco MDS Switches
In a network topology that contains Cisco MDS switches, FC Flex IO modules that are plugged into the MXL and I/O Aggregator
switches enable interoperation for a robust, eective deployment of the NPIV proxy gateway and FCoE-FC bridging behavior. In an
environment that contains FC Flex IO modules and Cisco MDS switches, perform the following steps:
• Insert the FC Flex IO module into any of the optional module slots of the MXL 10/40GBE Switch or the I/O Aggregator Switch
and reload the switch.
• When the device is reloaded, NPIV mode is automatically enabled.
FC Flex IO Modules
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