Deployment Guide

12 Dell EMC Networking Fibre Channel Deployment with S4148U-ON in F_port Mode | version 1.0
4 Preparation
Note: Exact iDRAC steps in this section may vary depending on hardware, software and browser versions
used. See the PowerEdge server documentation for steps to connect to the iDRAC.
4.1 Reset server FC HBAs to factory defaults
Note: Resetting to defaults is only necessary if installed FC HBAs have been modified from their factory
default settings.
1. Connect to the server's iDRAC in a web browser and launch the virtual console.
2. In the virtual console, from the Next Boot menu, select BIOS Setup.
3. Reboot the server.
4. From the System Setup Main Menu, select Device Settings.
5. From the Device Settings page, select the first FC adapter port.
6. From the Main Configuration Page, click the Default button followed by Yes to load the default
settings. Click OK.
7. Click Finish.
8. Click Yes to save changes. Click OK.
9. Repeat steps 5-8 for the second FC adapter port.
10. Repeat steps 1-9 for remaining servers.
4.2 Determine FC HBA port WWPNs
The PowerEdge R640 server's FC HBA World Wide Port Names (WWPNs) are used for FC zone
configuration. WWPNs may be determined using the iDRAC as follows:
1. Connect to the first server's iDRAC in a web browser and log in.
2. Select System > Network Devices.
3. Under Network Devices, click on the FC HBA. In this example, it is FC Slot 2. The FC ports are
displayed as shown in Figure 9: