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Management Networks for Dell EMC Networking Configuration Guide
Notes, cautions, and warnings Introduction
Introduction
Purpose of this document
Typographical conventions
Production network example
Management Network Selection Console Management Out-of-band Management Networks In-band Management Networks Managing Dell EMC Servers Remote Access Security Considerations Using a Terminal Emulator Connecting to Upstream Management LCD Panel Glossary Components Used in the Examples Technical Resources Fabric Design Center Support and Feedback

Production network example

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Production network example

  • The figure below is an example of a network topology that contains Dell EMC servers, switches, and other devices. This configuration demonstrates a single rack deployment without any management network. The cloud depicts an existing infrastructure, including spine or core switches, typically found in a data center.

    Note: Configuration of leaf-spine and other upstream network switches is beyond the scope of this guide.

    Figure 1. Production network of a single rack without a management network

    A management network can be constructed before or after a production network is up and running. This is true for console, OOB, and in-band management. For smaller production networks or for existing networks where only one or two additional devices are being installed, it is easy to configure each new device with a direct console cable from a laptop as the device is being added. This is a practical method for providing short-term access to the equipment.

    For long-term access to all equipment on a production network, Dell Technologies recommends you implement a management network. The management networks that are described in this guide can be applied to the devices used in the production network. Implementing the management network requires one or more of the following:

    • Extra hardware, software, installation, and configuration
    • Added configuration of devices being managed
    • More cabling

    The remainder of this document provides information regarding the various methods for long-term management of the production network.