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PowerEdge M1000e Technical Guide 3
12.1 Overview ................................................................................................ 53
12.2 Rails ...................................................................................................... 53
12.3 Cable Management Arm (CMA) ....................................................................... 54
12.4 Rack View ............................................................................................... 55
13 Virtualization ................................................................................................. 57
14 Systems Management ........................................................................................ 59
14.1 Overview ................................................................................................ 59
14.2 Server Management .................................................................................... 60
14.3 Enclosure Management ................................................................................ 61
14.4 Integrated Keyboard and Mouse Controller (iKVM) ................................................ 65
15 Peripherals .................................................................................................... 68
16 Packaging Options ........................................................................................... 69
Tables
Table 1. Comparison of PowerEdge 1855/1955 Chassis and M1000e Chassis ............................ 5
Table 2. Rack vs. Blade Server Rack-Level Specification Comparison ................................... 6
Table 3. Feature Summary ..................................................................................... 9
Table 4. Dimensions ........................................................................................... 10
Table 5. Typical Modular Server System Rack Height and Cable Reduction ........................... 13
Table 6. Fabric Specifications ................................................................................ 43
Table 7. FlexAddress Features and Benefits ............................................................... 47
Figures
Figure 1. Server Density Comparison .......................................................................... 5
Figure 2. M1000e Front View .................................................................................. 10
Figure 3. Possible Server Module Sizes, Front Panel View ................................................ 11
Figure 4. Example Server Module Configurations .......................................................... 11
Figure 5. Power Supply Indicators ............................................................................ 12
Figure 6. Rack Cabling ......................................................................................... 14
Figure 7. RapidRails Rack Kit Contents ...................................................................... 15
Figure 8. VersaRails Rack Kit Contents ...................................................................... 15
Figure 9. M1000e in a Rack .................................................................................... 16
Figure 10. Rear View Showing Fans ......................................................................... 17
Figure 11. Blades, Blanks, and 1 Open Slot Needing to be Filled ...................................... 18
Figure 12. Power Supply, Power Supply Blanks, and Open Slot Needing to be Filled ............... 18
Figure 13. I/O Module and Open Slot Needing to be Filled ............................................. 19
Figure 14. Installed CMC, I/O Module, and Power Supply Blanks ...................................... 20
Figure 15. Installed iKVM Blank ............................................................................. 20
Figure 16. Power Supply, CMC, and I/O Module Blanks .................................................. 21
Figure 17. Simplified Cabling ................................................................................ 22
Figure 18. M1000e LCD Panel Recessed Position ......................................................... 23
Figure 19. M1000e LCD Panel During Usage ............................................................... 23
Figure 20. LCD Panel Capabilities ........................................................................... 24
Figure 21. Power Supplies in M1000e ....................................................................... 26
Figure 22. M1000e Power Supply Rear View ............................................................... 27