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Dell Technologies PowerEdge MX platform: I/O Module and Fibre Channel Switch Module Replacement Process
Sat, 10 Dec 2022 01:45:06 -0000
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The Dell PowerEdge MX platform with OME-M 1.30.00 and later enables you to replace the MX I/O Module (IOM) and MX Fibre Channel (FC) switch module. This capability lets you recover from persistent errors, hardware failure, or other valid reasons. You can replace the IOM through an OME-M Graphical User Interface (GUI) in SmartFabric mode, or you can replace it manually through the Command Line Interface (CLI) in Full Switch mode.
This blog describes how to:
- Replace the MX IOM in SmartFabric mode.
- Replace the MX IOM in Full Switch mode.
- Replace the MXG610S FC switch module.
Note: Before starting the MX module switch replacement process, contact Dell Technical Support. For technical support, go to https://www.dell.com/support or call (USA) 1-800-945-3355.
Note: The new IOM includes OS10 factory default version and settings, and all ports are in no shutdown mode by default.
MX I/O Module replacement process in SmartFabric Mode
- Once the SmartFabric is created, you can only perform the IOM replacement process through the OME-M GUI.
- The IOM must be replaced with another IOM of the same type.
- Ensure that the OS10 version on the new IOM is identical to the OS10 version of the IOM being replaced.
- If the new OS10 version does not match another existing IOM in the chassis, then cancel the OME-M replacement wizard and upgrade or downgrade the new IOM OS10 firmware to match.
- Once the OME-M replacement wizard completes setup for the new IOM, connect all the cables to the new IOM.
Note: As a best practice, manually back up the IOM startup configuration on a regular basis. If a configuration is not available for the faulty IOM, you must configure the IOM through the standard initial setup process.
MX I/O Module replacement process in Full Switch Mode
- Before replacing the faulty IOM, ensure that the other IOM on the chassis is up, healthy, and in Full Switch mode. A complete network traffic outage might occur if these conditions are not met.
- The IOM must be replaced with another IOM of the same type.
- The OS10 firmware is factory-installed in the MX9116n Fabric Switching Engine (FSE) and in the MX5108 Ethernet Switch.
- Ensure that the OS10 version on the new IOM is identical to the OS10 version of the IOM being replaced.
- If the new OS10 version does not match another existing IOM in the chassis, then cancel the OME-M replacement wizard and upgrade or downgrade the new IOM OS10 firmware to match.
- Once the OME-M completes setup for the new IOM, connect all the cables to the new IOM.
MXG610S Fibre Channel Switch module replacement process
The PowerEdge MX platform allows replacement of an MXG610s FC switch module. The MXG610 has a flexible architecture which enables dynamic scale connectivity and bandwidth with the latest generation of Fibre Channel for the PowerEdge MX7000 platform. The MXG610 features up to 32 Fibre Channel ports, which auto-negotiate to 32, 16, or 8 Gbps speed.
Note: Never leave the slot on the blade server chassis open for an extended period. To maintain proper airflow, fill the slot with either a replacement switch module or filler blade.
Note: As a best practice, manually backup the IOM startup configuration on a regular basis. If a configuration is not available for the faulty IOM, you must configure the IOM through the standard initial setup process.
References:
MX SmartFabric mode IOM replacement process
MX Full Switch mode IO module replacement process
MXG610 Fibre Channel switch module replacement process
Upgrading Dell EMC SmartFabric OS10
Manual backup of IOM configuration through the CLI
Interactive Demo: OpenManage Enterprise Modular for MX solution management