Owner's Manual

92 Hardware Overview
Console Redirect
The Dell M1000e Server Chassis includes a console redirect feature that
allows you to manage each PCM6220, PCM6348, PCM8024, and
PCM8024-k module from a single serial connection to the chassis. For more
information about console redirect, see the
Dell Blade Server CMC User's
Guide
at support.dell.com/manuals.
Out-of-Band Management Port
Each PowerConnect M6220/M6348/M8024/M8024-k switch provides an
internal Ethernet interface—the out-of-band (OOB) interface—which is
dedicated to switch management. The OOB interface is connected to the
chassis management controller through the chassis mid-plane. Traffic on this
port is segregated from operational network traffic on the switch ports and
cannot be switched or routed to the operational network.
NOTE: If you are installing a stack of switches, you need to assemble and cable
the stack before powering up and configuring it. When a stack is powered up for
the first time, the switches elect a stack master, which may occupy any location
in the stack. Connect the terminal to the stack master. If you connect the terminal
to a subordinate switch, you will not be able to use the CLI.
NOTE: When you use console redirect to access a module, the external console
port on that module is inactive and any current console sessions are terminated.