Dell Networking N4000 Series Configuration Manual
Switch configuration guide for equallogic sans
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- Page 1 Dell Networking N4000 Series and Dell PowerConnect 8100 Series Switch Configuration Guide for EqualLogic SANs Dell Storage Engineering March 2014 SISfeedback@Dell.com...
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Page 2: Revisions
March 2014 Revised for Firmware version 6.0.1.3 © 2014 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of this material in any manner whatsoever without the express written permission of Dell Inc. is strictly forbidden. For more information, contact Dell. Dell, the Dell logo, and the Dell badge, Dell Networking, PowerConnect, EqualLogic, and Force10 are trademarks of Dell Inc. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Reverting from DCB to non-DCB configuration (Optional) .................... 15 Disable DCB and the DCB policies ..........................15 Revert to default VLAN ID on switch and arrays ..................... 16 Save configuration ................................ 16 SCG1001 Dell Networking N4000 Series and Dell PowerConnect 8100 Series Configuration Guide... - Page 4 Configure additional switch ............................16 Additional resources ..................................17 SCG1001 Dell Networking N4000 Series and Dell PowerConnect 8100 Series Configuration Guide...
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Page 5: Introduction
Introduction This document illustrates how to configure Dell™ Networking 4000 Series and Dell PowerConnect 8100 switches for use with EqualLogic™ PS Series storage using Dell best practices. The recommended configuration uses link aggregation groups (LAGs) for inter-switch connections. Optional steps are provided in Section 3 to enable Data Center Bridging (DCB). -
Page 6: Cabling Diagram
Cabling diagram The cabling diagram shown below represents the Dell recommend method for deploying your servers and EqualLogic arrays. Figure 1 Cabling diagram Note: Dell Networking N4064, N4064F and PowerConnect 8164, 8164F switches have two built-in QSFP ports. For the Dell Networking N4032/N4032F and PowerConnect 8132/8132F switches, an optional QSFP uplink module must be installed. -
Page 7: Dell Recommended Switch Configuration
Dell recommended switch configuration These steps show how to configure two Dell PowerConnect 8100 Series or Dell Networking N4000 Series switches with a Link Aggregation Group (LAG). The switches are interconnected using two 40 GbE Quad Small Form-factor Pluggable (QSFP) uplink ports, and the LAG is configured for Dynamic Link Aggregation Control Protocol (LACP). - Page 8 - Restore Configuration to Factory Defaults - Activate Backup Image - Start Password Recovery Enter choice number 9 and the system will reboot. Wait for the following prompt: SCG1001 Dell Networking N4000 Series and Dell PowerConnect 8100 Series Configuration Guide...
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Page 9: Disable Dcb
Http and Telnet authentication console>enable console#config console(config)#line telnet console(config-telnet)#login authentication default console(config-telnet)#exit console(config)#ip http authentication local Configure login credentials console(config)#username admin password yourpassword privilege 15 console(config)#enable password yourpassword SCG1001 Dell Networking N4000 Series and Dell PowerConnect 8100 Series Configuration Guide... -
Page 10: Enable Iscsi Optimization Feature
Management interfaces will not be available during this time. Are you sure you want to continue? (y/n)y console(config)#exit Configure Jumbo MTU for all ports console(config)#system jumbo mtu 9216 console(config)# exit SCG1001 Dell Networking N4000 Series and Dell PowerConnect 8100 Series Configuration Guide... -
Page 11: Configure Spanning Tree Portfast On Edge Ports
Note: The preceding procedure places all switch ports in the default VLAN. If you prefer to place ports in a non-default VLAN, refer to the documentation for your switch. SCG1001 Dell Networking N4000 Series and Dell PowerConnect 8100 Series Configuration Guide... -
Page 12: Configure Data Center Bridging (Dcb) (Optional)
Configure Data Center Bridging (DCB) (Optional) DCB is enabled by default. This section shows the steps required to configure DCB. Note: You must complete the Dell recommended switch configuration steps in Sections 2.1 to 2.12 before configuring the switch for DCB mode. -
Page 13: Configure Ets Values
This operation may take a few minutes. Management interfaces will not be available during this time. Are you sure you want to save? (y/n)y SCG1001 Dell Networking N4000 Series and Dell PowerConnect 8100 Series Configuration Guide... -
Page 14: Configure Additional Switches
Configure additional switches Repeat the commands from Section 3 to configure DCB on additional switches. SCG1001 Dell Networking N4000 Series and Dell PowerConnect 8100 Series Configuration Guide... -
Page 15: Reverting From Dcb To Non-Dcb Configuration (Optional)
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Page 16: Revert To Default Vlan Id On Switch And Arrays
Management interfaces will not be available during this time. Are you sure you want to save? (y/n)y Configure additional switch Repeat the commands from Section 4 to disable DCB on any additional switches. SCG1001 Dell Networking N4000 Series and Dell PowerConnect 8100 Series Configuration Guide... -
Page 17: Additional Resources
DellTechCenter.com is an IT Community where you can connect with Dell Customers and Dell employees for the purpose of sharing knowledge, best practices, and information about Dell products and your installations. Referenced or recommended Dell publications: ...