Dell -10GbE PTM Rev 1.0 Table of Contents Intended Audience Conventions Chapter 1 Overview Features Serial Number and Product Version Information Chapter 2 Installation and Basic Operation Unpacking the Pass Through Module Insertion and Removal of the PTM 2.2.1 PTM Insertion 2.2.2 PTM Removal...
Rev 1.0 Related Documentation The documentation set accompanying the Pass Through Module includes the following: Table 1 - Reference Documents and Web Sites Firmware and Firmware Update Tools Dell Pass Through Module Software User Manual Latest Supported Cables and Optical Modules...
Rev 1.0 About this Manual This User Manual is for the Dell 10Gb Ethernet Pass Through II passs through module. This manual describes the installation and basic use of Dell 10GbE 16 port Pass Through Module for blade servers. Intended Audience This manual is intended for users and system administrators responsible for installing and setting up the Dell 10GbE 16 port Pass Through Module for blade servers.
Rev 1.0 Overview Overview The PTM is an I/O module designed for the PowerEdge M1000e Dell Chassis. The product pro- vides 10Gigabit connectivity for blade servers to Ethernet LANs. The product supports the follow- ing Ethernet protocols. Table 2 - Protocols...
Dell -10GbE PTM Rev 1.0 • System status LEDs: Power Supply, Status Serial Number and Product Version Information The serial number and product version information are found on the label seen in the figure below. Figure 2: Generic Product label...
If anything in the package is damaged or missing, please contact your customer representative immediately. Insertion and Removal of the PTM The Dell 10Gb Ethernet Pass Through II may be plugged into fabric slots B1, B2, C1, and C2. Determine which slot to use, based on desired system configuration. 2.2.1 PTM Insertion...
Dell -10GbE PTM Rev 1.0 The PTM supports hot-insertion into the chassis. If the PTM is inserted to a powered chassis, the power LED (green) should turn on immediately. 2.2.2 PTM Removal The PTM supports hot-removal. It may be removed when the chassis is powered on or off.
Rev 1.0 Installation and Basic Operation LED Indicators 2.4.1 System LEDs The system status LEDs indicate whether the PTM is receiving power from the chassis, and the state of the PTM. There are two system LEDs on the end of the module. The LED indications and meanings are explained in the figure and table below.
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Dell -10GbE PTM Rev 1.0 ignated by a constant yellow LED indication. A valid data activity link with data transfer is desig- nated by a blinking yellow LED indication. If the LEDs are not active, either the physical link or the logical link (or both) connections have not been established.
Rev 1.0 Installation and Basic Operation 2.4.3 Installation Safety Warnings 1. Installation Instructions Read all installation instructions before connecting the equip- ment to the power source. 2. Over-temperature This equipment should not be operated in an area with an ambi- ent temperature exceeding the maximum recommended: 40°C (104°F).
Dell -10GbE PTM Rev 1.0 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT and reference to the most recent laser standards: IEC 60825-1:2007/03 y EN 60825-1:2007 2.4.4 Mechanical Installation 2.4.4.1 To install the PTM 1. Make sure that there is no foreign matter or dirt in the back plane connector or in the chassis slot.
Rev 1.0 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting As soon as a pass through module is plugged in make sure that the status LED shows green. The power LED for the pass through module shuts off: 1. Check that the there is adequate ventilation. 2.
Dell -10GbE PTM Rev 1.0 Appendix A: Specifications Table 4 - Dell 10Gb Ethernet Pass Through Module Specification Data Physical Power and Environmental Size: Maximum W X D X H 24.7 cm X 28.5 cm X 2.9 cm Power: 40.55W passive cables Weight: 1.978kg...
Rev 1.0 Appendix C: EMC Certification Statements Table 7 lists the approved certification status per bridge in different regions of the world. Table 7 - Bridge Certification Status ICES VCCI Pass through Module P/N Class Class Class cTUVus c-Tick (Japan) (USA) (Europe) (Canada)
Dell -10GbE PTM Rev 1.0 Appendix C.2: ICES Statements (Canada) Class A Statement: “This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.” Appendix C.3: VCCI Statements (Japan) Class A Statement: Appendix C.3.1: Translation...
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Rev 1.0 Appendix C.4.1: Translation: “Class A Device This device is registered for EMC requirements for industrial use. The seller or buyer should be aware of this. If this type was sold or purchased by mistake, it should be replaced with a residential-use type.
Dell -10GbE PTM Rev 1.0 Appendix D: Interface Connector Pinouts Appendix D.1: SFP+ Interface Figure 8: SFP+ Connector Pinout - Rear View of Module With Pin Placement Table 8 - SFP+ Pinout Symbol Name Description VeeT Transmitter Ground (Common with Receiver Ground) TX_Fault Transmitter Fault.
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Rev 1.0 Table 8 - SFP+ Pinout Symbol Name Description VccR Receiver Power Supply VccT Transmitter Power Supply VeeT Transmitter Ground (Common with Receiver Ground) Transmitter Non-Inverted DATA in. AC Coupled. Transmitter Inverted DATA in. AC Coupled. VeeT Transmitter Ground (Common with Receiver Ground) a.