Administrator Guide

PMUX Mode of the IO Aggregator

This chapter describes the various configurations applicable in PMUX mode.

Introduction

This document provides configuration instructions and examples for the Programmable MUX (PMUX

mode) for the Dell Networking M I/O Aggregator using Dell Networking OS version 9.3(0.0). This

document includes the following Programmable MUX features:

• Programmable MUX (PMUX)

– Multiple uplink link aggregation group (LAGs)

– 10G member ports

– 40G member ports

– Uplink failure detection (UFD)

– Virtual local area network (VLAN) configurations on a physical port/port-channel

– Virtual link trunking (VLT)

– Stacking

– N-port identifier virtualization (NPIV)

I/O Aggregator (IOA) Programmable MUX (PMUX) Mode

IOA PMUX is a mode that provides flexibility of operation with added configurability. This involves

creating multiple LAGs, configuring VLANs on uplinks and the server side, configuring data center

bridging (DCB) parameters, and so forth.

By default, IOA starts up in IOA Standalone mode. You can change to PMUX mode by executing the

following commands and then reloading the IOA. After the IOA reboots, the IOA operates in PMUX mode.

PMUX mode supports both stacking and VLT operations.

Configuring and Changing to PMUX Mode

After the IOA is operational in the default Standalone mode:

1. Connect the terminal to the console port on the IOA to access the CLI and enter the following

commands:

Password: *****

Dell> enable

Dell#

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