User's Manual

162 Using the CMC Web Interface
FlexAddress
This section describes the FlexAddress feature Web interface screens.
FlexAddress is an optional upgrade that allows server modules to replace the
factory assigned WWN/MAC ID with a WWN/MAC ID provided by the
chassis.
NOTE: You must purchase and install the FlexAddress upgrade to have access to
the configuration screens. If the upgrade has not been purchased and installed, the
following text will be displayed on the Web interface:
Optional feature not installed. See the Dell
Chassis Management Controller Users Guide for
information on the chassis-based WWN and MAC
address administration feature.
To purchase this feature, please contact Dell at
www.dell.com.
Viewing FlexAddress Status
You can use the Web interface to view FlexAddress status information. You
can view status information for the entire chassis or for an individual server.
The information displayed includes:
• Fabric configuration
• FlexAddress active/not active
• Slot number and name
• Chassis-assigned and server-assigned addresses
• Addresses in use
NOTE: You can also view FlexAddress status using the command line interface. For
more command information, see "Using FlexAddress" on page 173.
Viewing Chassis FlexAddress Status
FlexAddress status information can be displayed for the entire chassis. The
status information includes whether the feature is active and an overview of
the FlexAddress status for each blade.
Use the following steps to view whether FlexAddress is active for the chassis: