Isl Trunking Groups; Optional Features; Unpacking And Installing The Dell M8428-K - Dell M8428-K Hardware Reference Manual

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ISL trunking groups

Transceivers provide optical connections to external devices for both SWL and LWL connections.
Replace transceivers with a new pluggable unit rather than replacing the switch module. Refer to
the manufacturer's instructions when installing transceivers.
"Removing and replacing the converged network switch"
removing transceivers from the converged network switch.

ISL trunking groups

If you have purchased an ISL Trunking license for your converged network switch, external FC ports
can form trunking groups of ISLs between adjacent switches. Ports that can be used within the
same trunking group are color-coded on the switch module's port side for easy identification.
All four external FC ports (0, 25-27) can be formed into a single 4-port trunk if the attached switch
supports an 4-port trunk. The ports can also form 2-port or 3-port trunk as well.
NOTE
Only the external ports are available for trunking.

Optional features

The converged network switch supports the following optional software, which is activated with the
purchase of the corresponding license key. Applicable options depend on whether the switch
module operates in NPIV or full fabric mode.
NPIV mode
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Full fabric mode
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Unpacking and installing the Dell M8428-k

If the converged network switch is installed in the Blade Server Enclosure as shipped to you, skip
this section. This section applies when installing a new module in an empty bay or replacing an
existing converged network switch.
NOTE
The converged network switch is designed to work in I/O bays B1/B2 and C1/C2 of the Dell M1000e
Blade Server Enclosure for SAN connectivity. Make sure to comply with installation requirements in
the Blade Server Enclosure Hardware Owner's Manual.
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Fabric/Switch License
NPIV (N_Port) Trunking
Enhanced Group Management
ISL Trunking
included with the converged network switch
on page 25 provides details about
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Server Application Optimization
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Advanced Performance Monitoring
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Fabric Watch
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