As of SmartFabric OS10.5.0.1 and OME-M 1.10.00, PowerEdge MX Ethernet switches allow the connection of non-MX devices such as rack servers to the fabric, so long as that device provides a physical interface that is supported by the switch. Once connected, VLANs must be assigned to each port that the device is connected. This capability does not allow non-MX devices to support FCoE.
To connect a non-MX device to a switch running in SmartFabric mode, perform the following steps:
- Open the OME-M console.
- To configure the breakout on the port-group, see the Configure uplink port speed or breakout section, if needed.
- Once the breakout on the port-group is complete, select the port. by selecting Edit VLANs. Note: Make sure that the port is not in use for any other purpose.
- Click Edit VLANs and then select Default VLAN 1, which is shown as Untagged Network in the example below.
- Select any of the other VLANs as the Tagged Network.
- Click Finish.
- Repeat these steps for any other port or IOM.