Configuration manual

Before You Start

To install the Aggregator in a Dell PowerEdge M1000e Enclosure, use the instructions in the Dell

PowerEdge M I/O Aggregator Getting Started Guide that is shipped with the product.The I/O Aggregator

(also known as Aggregator) installs with zero-touch configuration. After you power it on, an Aggregator

boots up with default settings and auto-configures with software features enabled. This chapter describes

the default settings and software features that are automatically configured at startup. To reconfigure the

Aggregator for customized network operation, use the tasks described in the other chapters.

IOA Operational Modes

IOA supports three operational modes. Select the operational mode that meets your deployment needs.

To enable a new operational mode, reload the switch.

Standalone mode

stack-unit unit iom-mode standalone

This is the default mode for IOA. It is a fully automated zero-touch mode that allows you to configure

VLAN memberships. (Supported in CMC)

Stacking mode

stack-unit unit iom-mode stacking

Select this mode to stack up to six IOA stack units as a single logical switch. The stack units can be in the

same or on different chassis. This is a low-touch mode where all configuration except VLAN membership

is automated. To enable VLAN, you must configure it. In this operational mode, base module links are

dedicated to stacking.

VLT mode

stack-unit unit iom-mode vlt

Select this mode to multi-home server interfaces to different IOA modules. This is a low-touch mode

where all configuration except VLAN membership is automated. To enable VLAN, you must configure it.

In this mode, port 9 links are dedicated to VLT interconnect.

Programmable MUX mode

stack-unit unit iom-mode programmable-mux

Select this mode to configure PMUX mode CLI commands.

Before You Start