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    for Dell EMC Networking A guide for providing management access to networked devices using console servers, Ethernet out-of-band, and Ethernet in-band Abstract Large production networks can span across multiple rooms, buildings, or cities, and contain dozens or hundreds of network switches. Using
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    of any software described in this publication requires an applicable software license. © 2019 Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. All Rights Reserved. Dell, EMC, Dell EMC and other trademarks are trademarks of Dell Inc. or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks may be trademarks of their respective owners
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    switches 20 5.2.1 OS9 configuration ...20 5.2.2 OS10EE configuration ...21 5.3 Control access to management functions ...22 5.3.1 OS9 configuration ...22 5.3.2 OS10EE configuration ...22 Managing Dell EMC Servers ...23 6.1 Connecting Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers (Serial Port 23 6.2 Integrated Dell
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    ...30 A Using a terminal emulator ...31 B Connecting to upstream management ...34 C LCD Panel ...35 D Glossary ...36 E Components used in the examples ...37 F Technical resources ...38 G Fabric Design Center ...39 H Support and feedback ...40 4 Management Networks for Dell EMC Networking
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    switch. In most instances, however, production networks are too large to configure and manage one switch at a time through the console port. These larger networks contain many switches guide for managing the production network An interoperability guide for non-Dell devices A guide for configuring
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    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. Upstream Network Leaf Switch Leaf Switch Server Server Production Network VLTi Chassis (MX
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    to use. This guide helps you decide configurations support No HTTP or HTTPS support Slower file transfers/upgrades Dedicated console cabling, dongle, and driver installation Embedded USB driver installation • Requires additional dedicated switches • Requires extra cabling • Dedicated management ports
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    the "IOIOI" symbol) are RS232 serial signal connectors. USB type B console ports are USB data ports that connect directly to a workstation USB port. Console management This connection method uses the console port on a device to configure it. Physical access to the device is required when directly
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    cabling, involved with this solution. All Dell EMC switches and servers with Ethernet ports support in-band management. Chassis switches such as the Dell EMC Networking MX9116n and the Dell EMC Networking MX5108n for the Dell EMC PowerEdge MX7000, also support in-band management. In-band management
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    In-band Ethernet management topology Chapter 5 discusses the setup of Ethernet in-band management for the configuration and management of devices on the production network. 10 Management Networks for Dell EMC Networking
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    servers, it is important to understand how a single console port is used. Console ports on a switch allow users to access the command line interface (CLI) and to configure the switch. Using a cable and physical access to the switch, users can configure the system right out of the box. A computer
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    ports are USB data ports that connect directly to a PCs USB port. Use the steps below to connect to a single switch through the console port, and allow the user port settings in Table 5, configure your terminal emulator to connect to the switch. Console port settings Dell EMC switch Console port
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    configuring and using a terminal emulator. 3.1.1 USB Type B connectors Some switches have multiple serial ports, and often include a standard RS-232 port and a USB Type B console port. When using a USB Type B console port on a switch , see https://www.dell.com/enus/work/shop/accessories/apd/a7832029.
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    user with console port access to the managed devices. 3.2.1 Setting up a console server Installing and configuring the console server to connect to the Ethernet network, and the switches the console server into the rack using the instructions. 2. Cable the console server to the Dell EMC Networking
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    the console ports to the console server. Consult the documentation that is provided with the console server hardware for additional instructions or troubleshooting. Note: Appendix A provides an example of configuring and using a terminal emulator. 15 Management Networks for Dell EMC Networking
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    that is solely for management traffic. The network uses the dedicated management port on each switch to connect to a management switch dedicated for management traffic. Production traffic initiated by the network end-users does not traverse the OOB management network. An OOB management network is
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    . OOB interfaces are always untagged. 4.2.1 OS9 configuration The following commands show how to configure the OOB port on a Dell EMC PowerSwitch series production switch with Dell EMC Networking OS9 installed. Replace the IP address and management route (default gateway) address with the ones for
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    The following commands show how to configure the OOB port on a Dell EMC PowerSwitch series production switch with Dell EMC Networking OS10EE installed. Replace the IP address and management route (default gateway) address with the ones for your network. OS10#configure OS10(conf)#interface mgmt
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    their production network. The example topology in Figure 8 shows two Dell EMC 48-port leaf switches configured in a VLT pair to provide redundant paths to the upstream network. The leaf switches that are shown are Dell EMC S4048TON switches that connect the servers, and other devices, to each other
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    (PDUs) were connected. 5.2 Configuring management on production switches To configure the switch to use the in-band connections (front panel Ethernet ports), an IP address is assigned to a VLAN. By default, all IPs can access the management console of the Dell EMC switch. The commands for setting
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    no shutdown OS9(conf-if-vl-10)# tagged tengigabitethernet 1/1-1/4,1/48 5.2.2 OS10EE configuration The commands in this section describe the steps needed to configure the management VLAN port on a Dell EMC PowerSwitch series switch with OS10EE installed. Replace the IP address with an available one
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    connect to the managed device. Note: Dell EMC recommends changing the admin password to a complex password during the first login.. 5.3 Control to the switch management, create IPv4 or IPv6 access lists with permit or deny filters. Enter VTY mode using the line vty command in configuration mode and
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    are embedded in transceivers that are used with SFP and QSFP ports. Optionally, a DAC cable may be used in place of these transceivers. Connecting Dell EMC PowerEdge Servers (Serial Port) As with previous examples in this guide, a terminal emulator application such as PuTTY or Tera Term, can be
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    from the BIOS settings. This screen provides console redirection options and allows the administrator to set the port to COM1 or COM2 and select a baud rate. Refer to the Installation and Service Manual for the Dell EMC PowerEdge server you are attaching to for more information on using the serial
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    192.168.0.120. The default iDRAC IP can be used to configure the initial network settings, including setting up a static IP for iDRAC. Other options for setting the IP address: • iDRAC Settings Utility - See the Dell Integrated Dell Remote Access Controller User's Guide at www.dell.com/idracmanuals
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    used on an SFP switch to connect to the BASE T iDRAC port. 6.3.1 Connecting to the dedicated iDRAC port This connection option uses the server's dedicated iDRAC connection for management, while the production data traffic flows through the NICs on the server. This configuration separates the two
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    configured to use the same Ethernet connection. The advantages of using this method are less cabling and the ability to use a second LOM port as a failover port Dedicated NIC1 No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes2 Yes [1] This is the port marked "iDRAC" on the system. [2] 500 series and lower rack and
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    be accessed from a console terminal connected to a console port or through an SSH/Telnet session. A switch can be configured and maintained by entering commands into the CLI. The CLI is the choice of most engineers for configuring and maintaining switches. It allows for copying and pasting parts, or
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    , such as a port-channel. Each switch uses a different set of MIBs that are customized for that switch. Dell EMC updates MIB files at the same time their associated firmware files are updated. For this reason, MIBs are available from the same download page on the Dell EMC Support page or are
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    +) are services that manage AAA. • Use SSH and disable Telnet. • Use complex passwords. There are several switch features that enable network operators to administer security for administrator access to the switch management console and to the web interface, as well as to configure restrictions of
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    the COM port in Microsoft Windows: 1. Go to the taskbar search box and enter Device Manager. 2. Click the Device Manager icon to open. 3. Expand the Ports listing to identify the active COM port. In this example, COM1 is used as shown in Figure 16 . 31 Management Networks for Dell EMC Networking
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    programs support Serial, SSH, Telnet, and other services. This section is only concerned with the serial settings. 3. Locate the Port, Port number, Serial port number, or Serial line field. 4. Set the field to match the COMx port of your workstation. 5. If connecting to a Dell EMC switch, use
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    User Guide, or Getting Started Guide, of the switch you are connecting to. You are now ready to enter commands into the CLI to configure the switch. Note: Dell EMC recommends a strong console password , enter the TCP port into the appropriate field. Note: By default, TCP port numbers are 22 for
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    including any OOB port). A 10GbE port on a switch which primarily has 1GbE ports is considered an uplink port, and a 100GbE port on a switch which primarily has 10GbE ports is considered an uplink port. Uplink ports are usually the highest bandwidth ports on a switch. Configuring these uplinks to
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    iDRAC IP address. C.1 C.2 C.3 Home screen view The Home screen displays user-configurable information about the system. To view the Home screen, press one of the go to the next action. See the Dell EMC iDRAC User's Guide for more information on configuring the iDRAC. 35 Management Networks for
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    guide. Access Control List (ACL) - a layer of security used to allow or deny users access to the network. Command Line Interface (CLI) - a user interface that uses typed commands to configure a device. Console port - a hardware port . PowerSwitch - Dell EMC manufactured Ethernet switches. RJ45 -
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    table includes the hardware and software that is used to configure the examples in this guide. Item Components used in this guide Dell EMC PowerSwitch S4148F-ON Dell EMC PowerSwitch S4048T-ON Dell EMC PowerSwitch S4048-ON Dell EMC PowerSwitch S3048-ON Version OS10EE v10.4.3.1 OS10EE v10
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    F Technical resources Dell EMC Networking Guides Dell EMC PowerSwitch S4148F-ON manuals and documentation Dell EMC PowerSwitch S4048-ON manuals and documentation Dell EMC PowerSwitch S3048-ON manuals and documentation Other Dell EMC PowerSwitch Series manuals and documentation Dell EMC OS10EE User
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    solutions. The FDC is ideal for turnkey solutions and automation that is based on validated deployment guides. FDC allows design customization and flexibility to go beyond validated deployment guides. For additional information, go to the Dell EMC Fabric Design Center. 39 Management Networks for
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    H Support and feedback Contacting Technical Support Support Contact Information Web: http://www.dell.com/support Telephone: USA: 1-800-945-3355 Feedback for this document Dell EMC encourages readers to provide feedback on the quality and usefulness of this publication by sending an email to
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Management Networks for Dell EMC Networking
A guide for providing management access to networked devices
using console servers, Ethernet out-of-band, and Ethernet in-band
Abstract
Large production networks can span across multiple rooms, buildings, or
cities, and contain dozens or hundreds of network switches. Using a
management network separate from the production network is often
desired to configure and manage these environments. There are three
types of management networks that are discussed in this guide, each
offering its benefits. Network administrators may use one or more
methods to configure, test, and manage their setups.
May 2019