Cisco UCS C220 Server
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Connecting and Powering On the Server (Standalone Mode)2-8
NIC Modes and NIC Redundancy Settings2-11
System BIOS and CIMC Firmware2-12
Updating the BIOS and CIMC Firmware2-12
Accessing the System BIOS 2-13
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Header Locations on the Motherboard2-14
Using the BIOS Recovery Header J412-15
Procedure 1: Reboot With recovery.cap File2-15
Procedure 2: Use Recovery Jumper and recovery.cap File2-16
Using the Clear CMOS Header J372-17
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CHAPTER
3Maintaining the Server3-1
Server Monitoring and Management Tools3-1
Cisco Integrated Management Interface (CIMC)3-1
Server Configuration Utility3-1
Status LEDs and Buttons3-2
Front Panel LEDs3-2
Rear Panel LEDs and Buttons3-4
Internal Diagnostic LEDs3-6
Preparing for Server Component Installation3-7
Required Equipment 3-7
Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server3-7
Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover 3-8
Replaceable Component Locations 3-9
Serial Number Location3-10
Color-Coded Touch Points3-10
Installing or Replacing Server Components3-11
Replacing Hard Drives or Solid State Drives3-12
Drive Population Guidelines3-12
Drive Replacement Procedure3-13
Replacing a Drive Backplane3-14
Replacing Fan Modules 3-16
Replacing DIMMs 3-18
Memory Performance Guidelines and Population Rules 3-18
DIMM Replacement Procedure3-22
Replacing CPUs and Heatsinks 3-23
Replacing the Motherboard RTC Battery3-28
Replacing a Mezzanine Card3-29
Replacing a PCIe Riser 3-31
Replacing a PCIe Card3-33
PCIe Slots3-33
Replacing a PCIe Card 3-34
Special Considerations for Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Cards3-35
RAID Controller Card Cable Routing3-35
Installing Multiple PCIe Cards and Resolving Limited Resources3-36
Replacing a Cisco Flexible Flash Card3-38
Overview of the Pre-Installed Cisco Flexible Flash Card3-38
Enabling a Cisco Flexible Flash Virtual Drive3-39
Booting a Cisco Flexible Flash Virtual Drive3-39
Monitoring and Managing a Cisco Flexible Flash Card3-40
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Cisco Flexible Flash Card Replacement Procedure3-40
Replacing the LSI RAID Battery Backup Unit or SuperCap Power Module3-42
Installing a Trusted Platform Module 3-44
Enabling the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) Feature For the TPM3-45
Replacing a SCU Upgrade ROM Module3-47
Replacing a Software RAID Key Module3-48
Replacing Power Supplies 3-49
Enabling or Disabling the Internal USB Port3-50
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AServer SpecificationsA-1
Physical SpecificationsA-1
Environmental Specifications A-2
Power Specifications A-3
450W Power SupplyA-3
650W Power SupplyA-3
BPower Cord SpecificationsB-1
Supported Power Cords and PlugsB-1
AC Power Cord IllustrationsB-3
CRAID Controller ConsiderationsC-1
Supported RAID Controllers and Required CablesC-2
Mixing Drive Types in RAID GroupsC-3
Factory-Default Option ROM SettingsC-4
Mixing Drive Types in RAID GroupsC-5
RAID Backup UnitsC-5
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Embedded MegaRAID ControllerC-7
Notes on Supported Embedded MegaRAID LevelsC-8
Installing a SCU Upgrade ROM Module For Embedded RAID SAS SupportC-9
Installing a Software RAID Key Module for Embedded RAID 5 SupportC-10
Enabling the Embedded RAID Controller in the BIOSC-10
Disabling the Embedded RAID Controller in the BIOSC-11
Launching the LSI Embedded RAID Configuration UtilityC-11
Installing LSI MegaSR Drivers For Windows and LinuxC-11
Downloading the LSI MegaSR DriversC-12
Microsoft Windows Driver InstallationC-12
Linux Driver InstallationC-14
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RAID Controller CablingC-19
Cable RoutingC-19
Cisco UCS C220 Server CablingC-20
Restoring RAID Configuration After Replacing a RAID ControllerC-23
For More Information C-23
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Preface
This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco UCS C220 Server
Installation and Service Guide. It also pr ovides info rmation abo ut how t o obtain r elat ed docum entatio n.
Related Documentation
The documentation set for the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) C-Series rack-mount servers is
described in the roadmap document at the following link:
Cisco UCS C-Series Documentation Roadmap
Organization
This guide is organized as follows:
ChapterTitleDescription
Chapter 1OverviewProvides an overview of the server.
Chapter 2Installing the ServerDescribes how to install the server in a rack, how to cable and
Chapter 3Maintaining the
Appendix A Server SpecificationsLists physical, environmental, and power specifications for the
Appendix B Power Cord
Appendix C RAID Controller
Appendix D Installation for Cisco
Server
Specifications
Considerations
UCS Integration
power on the server, and how to set up the server in standalone
mode.
Describes the server LEDs and buttons, identifies the replaceable
components of the server, and describes how to replace them.
server.
Lists specifications for the supported international power cords.
Provides server RAID controller information.
Provides installation and upgrade procedures for installing the
server into Unified Computing System (UCS) integration.
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Audience
This guide is for experienced network administrators who configure and maintain Cisco servers.
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Warning
Waarschuwing
in equipment damage or loss of data.
Safety warnings appear throughout this guide in procedures that, if performed incorrectly, can cause
physical injuries. A warning symbol precedes each warning statement.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar
with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of
each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this
device.
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BELANGRIJKE VEILIGHEIDSINSTRUCTIES
Dit waarschuwingssymbool betekent gevaar. U verkeert in een situatie die lichamelijk letsel kan
veroorzaken. Voordat u aan enige apparatuur gaat werken, dient u zich bewust te zijn van de bij
elektrische schakelingen betrokken risico's en dient u op de hoogte te zijn van de standaard
praktijken om ongelukken te voorkomen. Gebruik het nummer van de verklaring onderaan de
waarschuwing als u een vertaling van de waarschuwing die bij het apparaat wordt geleverd, wilt
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TÄRKEITÄ TURVALLISUUSOHJEITA
Tämä varoitusmerkki merkitsee vaaraa. Tilanne voi aiheuttaa ruumiillisia vammoja. Ennen kuin
käsittelet laitteistoa, huomioi sähköpiirien käsittelemiseen liittyvät riskit ja tutustu
onnettomuuksien yleisiin ehkäisytapoihin. Turvallisuusvaroitusten käännökset löytyvät laitteen
mukana toimitettujen käännettyjen turvallisuusvaroitusten joukosta varoitusten lopussa näkyvien
lausuntonumeroiden avulla.
SÄILYTÄ NÄMÄ OHJEET
IMPORTANTES INFORMATIONS DE SÉCURITÉ
Ce symbole d'avertissement indique un danger. Vous vous trouvez dans une situation pouvant
entraîner des blessures ou des dommages corporels. Avant de travailler sur un équipement, soyez
conscient des dangers liés aux circuits électriques et familiarisez-vous avec les procédures
couramment utilisées pour éviter les accidents. Pour prendre connaissance des traductions des
avertissements figurant dans les consignes de sécurité traduites qui accompagnent cet appareil,
référez-vous au numéro de l'instruction situé à la fin de chaque avertissement.
CONSERVEZ CES INFORMATIONS
WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE
Dieses Warnsymbol bedeutet Gefahr. Sie befinden sich in einer Situation, die zu Verletzungen führen
kann. Machen Sie sich vor der Arbeit mit Geräten mit den Gefahren elektrischer Schaltungen und
den üblichen Verfahren zur Vorbeugung vor Unfällen vertraut. Suchen Sie mit der am Ende jeder
Warnung angegebenen Anweisungsnummer nach der jeweiligen Übersetzung in den übersetzten
Sicherheitshinweisen, die zusammen mit diesem Gerät ausgeliefert wurden.
Avvertenza
Advarsel
BEWAHREN SIE DIESE HINWEISE GUT AUF.
IMPORTANTI ISTRUZIONI SULLA SICUREZZA
Questo simbolo di avvertenza indica un pericolo. La situazione potrebbe causare infortuni alle
persone. Prima di intervenire su qualsiasi apparecchiatura, occorre essere al corrente dei pericoli
relativi ai circuiti elettrici e conoscere le procedure standard per la prevenzione di incidenti.
Utilizzare il numero di istruzione presente alla fine di ciascuna avvertenza per individuare le
traduzioni delle avvertenze riportate in questo documento.
CONSERVARE QUESTE ISTRUZIONI
VIKTIGE SIKKERHETSINSTRUKSJONER
Dette advarselssymbolet betyr fare. Du er i en situasjon som kan føre til skade på person. Før du
begynner å arbeide med noe av utstyret, må du være oppmerksom på farene forbundet med
elektriske kretser, og kjenne til standardprosedyrer for å forhindre ulykker. Bruk nummeret i slutten
av hver advarsel for å finne oversettelsen i de oversatte sikkerhetsadvarslene som fulgte med denne
enheten.
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¡Advertencia!
Varning!
INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA
Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. Você está em uma situação que poderá ser causadora de
lesões corporais. Antes de iniciar a utilização de qualquer equipamento, tenha conhecimento dos
perigos envolvidos no manuseio de circuitos elétricos e familiarize-se com as práticas habituais de
prevenção de acidentes. Utilize o número da instrução fornecido ao final de cada aviso para
localizar sua tradução nos avisos de segurança traduzidos que acompanham este dispositivo.
GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇÕES
INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD
Este símbolo de aviso indica peligro. Existe riesgo para su integridad física. Antes de manipular
cualquier equipo, considere los riesgos de la corriente eléctrica y familiarícese con los
procedimientos estándar de prevención de accidentes. Al final de cada advertencia encontrará el
número que le ayudará a encontrar el texto traducido en el apartado de traducciones que acompaña
a este dispositivo.
GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES
VIKTIGA SÄKERHETSANVISNINGAR
Denna varningssignal signalerar fara. Du befinner dig i en situation som kan leda till personskada.
Innan du utför arbete på någon utrustning måste du vara medveten om farorna med elkretsar och
känna till vanliga förfaranden för att förebygga olyckor. Använd det nummer som finns i slutet av
varje varning för att hitta dess översättning i de översatta säkerhetsvarningar som medföljer denna
anordning.
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Advarsel
INSTRUÇÕES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURANÇA
Este símbolo de aviso significa perigo. Você se encontra em uma situação em que há risco de lesões
corporais. Antes de trabalhar com qualquer equipamento, esteja ciente dos riscos que envolvem os
circuitos elétricos e familiarize-se com as práticas padrão de prevenção de acidentes. Use o
número da declaração fornecido ao final de cada aviso para localizar sua tradução nos avisos de
segurança traduzidos que acompanham o dispositivo.
GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUÇÕES
VIGTIGE SIKKERHEDSANVISNINGER
Dette advarselssymbol betyder fare. Du befinder dig i en situation med risiko for
legemesbeskadigelse. Før du begynder arbejde på udstyr, skal du være opmærksom på de
involverede risici, der er ved elektriske kredsløb, og du skal sætte dig ind i standardprocedurer til
undgåelse af ulykker. Brug erklæringsnummeret efter hver advarsel for at finde oversættelsen i de
oversatte advarsler, der fulgte med denne enhed.
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Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the Cisco UCS C220 server features.
External Features Overview, page 1-1
Summary of Server Features, page 1-3
External Features Overview
The figures in this chapter show an overview of external server features.
(Internal server features are illustrated in Figure 3-5 on page 3-9.)
The server is orderable in two different versions, each with one of two different front panel/backplane
Holds up to eight 2.5-inch hard drives or solid state drives.
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Holds up to four 3.5-inch hard drives.
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Figure 1-1 shows the front panel features of the SFF drives version of the server.
Figure 1-1Cisco UCS C220 Server (Small Form Factor Drives) Front Panel Features
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2Identification button/LED7Network link activity LED
3System status LED8Pull-out asset tag
4Fan status LED9KVM connector (used with KVM cable that provides
two USB, one VGA, and one serial connector)
5Temperature status LED10 Drives, hot-swappable (up to eight 2.5-inch drives)
Figure 1-2 shows the front panel features of the LFF drives version of the server.
Figure 1-2Cisco UCS C220 Server (Large Form Factor Drives) Front Panel Features
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2Identification button/LED7Network link activity LED
3System status LED8Pull-out asset tag
4Fan status LED9KVM connector (used with KVM cable that provides
two USB, one VGA, and one serial connector)
5Temperature status LED10 Drives, hot-swappable (up to four 3.5-inch drives)
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Figure 1-3Rear Panel Features
1Power supplies (two)61-Gb Ethernet dedicated manag ement po rt
2Low-profile PCIe slot 2 on riser
(half-height, half-length, x8 lane)
3Standard-profile PCIe slot on riser
(full-height, half-length, x16 lane)
4VGA video connector9Rear Identification button/LED
5Serial port (RJ-45 connector)–
7Dual 1-Gb Ethernet ports
(LAN1 and LAN2)
8USB ports
Summary of Server Features
Table 1-1 lists the features of the server.
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Ta b l e 1-1Cisco UCS C220 Server Features
ChassisOne rack-unit (1RU) chassis.
ProcessorsTwo Intel Xeon E5-2600 Series processors.
MemoryThe server provides 16 DIMM1 sockets on the motherboard. This provides a
possible total of up to 512 GB of industry-standard DDR32 memory.
Baseboard
management
Pilot III BMC, running Cisco Integrat ed Management Contr oller (CIMC) firmware.
Depending on your CIMC settings, the CIMC can be accessed through the
1-Gb Ethernet dedicated management port, the dual 1-Gb Ethernet LOM ports , or a
Cisco P81E virtual interface card.
Network and
management I/O
The server provides these rear-panel connectors:
•One 1-Gb Ethernet dedicated management port
•Two 1-Gb Base-T Ethernet ports
•One RS-232 serial port (RJ-45 connector)
•One 15-pin VGA
•Two USB
•One front-panel KVM connector that is used with the included KVM cable,
3
4
2.0 connectors
connector
which provides two USB, one VGA, and one serial connector.
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Table 1-1Cisco UCS C220 Server Features (continued)
PowerUp to two power supplies, both either 450W or 650W each.
Redundant as 1+1. Do not mix power supply types in the server.
See Power Specifications, page A-3 for more information on power supplies.
CoolingFive hot-swappable fan modules for front-to-rear cooling.
PCIe I/OTwo horizontal PCIe5 expansion slots on risers.
See Replacing a PCIe Card, page 3-33 for slot specifications.
Stora geDrives are installed into front-panel drive bays that provide hot-pluggable access.
There are two versions of the server front panel and backplane:
•Small Form Factor—The server can hold up to eight 2.5-inch SAS
hard drives or solid state drives.
•Large Form Factor—The server can hold up to four 3.5-inch SA S or SATA hard
drives.
The server also contains one internal USB 2.0 port on the motherboard that you can
use with a USB thumb drive for additional storage.
Cisco Flexible
Flash drives
The server can be ordered with an optional Cisco Flexible Flash drive (SD card).
This drive is pre-loaded with four virtual drives. The four virtual drives contain,
respectively , the Cisco Server Configuration Utilit y , the Cisco Host Upgrade Utili ty ,
the Cisco C-Series server drivers set, and a blank virtual drive on which you can
install an OS or a hypervisor (see also
Replacing a Cisco Flexible Flash Card,
page 3-38).
Disk
Management
For a list of supported RAID controller options, see RAID Controller
Considerations, page C-1.
(RAID)
RAID BackupThere is one mounting point inside the chassis that can be used for a RAID backup
unit when using an LSI MegaRAID card. This unit can be either of the following:
•The optional LSI BBU that can be used with LSI MegaRAID cards.
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•The SuperCap Power Module that can be used with LSI MegaRAID-CV cards.
VideoResolution up to 1600x1200, 16bpp at 60 Hz. Up to 256 MB of video memory.
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Installing the Server
This chapter describes how to instal l the server, and it includes the fo llowing se ctions:
•Unpacking and Inspecting the Server, page 2-2
•Preparing for Server Installation, page 2-3
•Installing the Server In a Rack, page 2-5
•Initial Server Setup, page 2-8
•System BIOS and CIMC Firmware, page 2-12
•Updating the BIOS and CIMC Firmware, page 2-12
•Service Headers and Jumpers, page 2-1 4
NoteBefore you install, operate, or service a server, review the Regulatory Compliance and Safety
Information for Cisco UCS C-Series Servers for important safety information.
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This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you
work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar
with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of
each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device.
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CautionWhen handling internal server components, wear an ESD strap and handle modules by the carrier edges
only.
TipKeep the shipping container in case the server requires shipping in the future.
NoteThe chassis is thoroughly inspected before shipment. If any damage occurred during transportation or
any items are missing, contact your customer service representative immediately.
To inspect the shipment, follow these steps:
Step 1Remove the server from its cardboard container and save all packaging material.
Step 2Compare the shipment to the equipment list provided by your customer service representative and
Figure 2-1. Verify that you have all items.
Chapter 2 Installing the Server
Step 3Check for damage and report any discrepancies or damage to your customer service representative. Have
the following information ready:
•Invoice number of shipper (see the packing slip)
•Model and serial number of the damaged u nit
•Description of damage
•Effect of damage on the installation
Figure 2-1Shipping Box Contents
2-2
1Server3Documentation
2Power cord (optional, up to two)4KVM cable
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Preparing for Server Installation
This section provides information about preparing for server installation, and it includes the following
topics:
•Installation Guidelines, page 2-3
•Rack Requirements, page 2-4
•Equipment Requirements, page 2-4
•Slide Rail Adjustment Range, page 2-4
Installation Guidelines
Preparing for Server Installation
Warning
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CautionDo not block the air vents on the top of the server’s cover. Do not stack another server directly on top of
To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum
recommended ambient temperature of: 40° C (104° F).
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The plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times, because it serves as the main
disconnecting device.
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This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that
the protective device is rated not greater than: 250 V, 15 A.
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Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
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the C220 server. Doing so blocks the proper airflow, which could result in overheating, higher fan
speeds, and higher power consumption.
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CautionAvoid UPS types that use ferroresonant technol ogy. These UPS types can become unstable with systems
such as the Cisco UCS, which can have substantial current draw fluctuations from fluctuating data traffic
patterns.
When you are installing a server, use the following guidelines:
•Plan your site configuration an d prepare t he site before in stalling the server. See the Cisco UCS Site
Preparation Guide for the recommended site planning tasks.
•Ensure that there is adequate space around the server to allow for servicing the server and for
adequate airflow. The airflow in this server is from front to back.
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•Ensure that the air-conditioning meets the thermal requirements listed in the Server Specifications.
•Ensure that the cabinet or rack meets the requirements li sted in the “Rack Requirements” section on
page 2-4.
•Ensure that the site power meets the power requirements listed in the Server Specifications. If
available, you can use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect against power failures.
Rack Requirements
This section provides the requirements for the standard open racks.
The rack must be of the following type:
•A standard 19-in. (48.3-cm) wide, four - post EIA rack, with mou nting p osts that conform t o English
universal hole spacing, per section 1 of ANSI/EIA-310-D-1992.
•The rack post holes can be square 0.38-inch (9.6 mm), round 0.28-inch (7.1 mm), #12-24 UNC, or
#10-32 UNC when you use the supplied slide rails.
•The minimum vertical rack space per server must be one RU, equal to 1.75 in. (44.45 mm).
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Equipment Requirements
The slide rails supplied by Cisco Systems for this server do not require tools for installation. The inner
rails (mounting brackets) are pre-attached to the sides of the server.
Slide Rail Adjustment Range
The slide rails for this server have an adjustment range of 24 to 36 inches (610 to 914 mm).
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Installing the Server In a Rack
This section describes how to install the server in a rack.
Installing the Server In a Rack
Warning
To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special
precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure
your safety:
This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the heaviest component
at the bottom of the rack.
If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the unit in the rack.
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To install the slide rails and the server into a rack, follow these steps:
Step 1Open the front securing latch (see Figure 2-2). The end of the slide-rail assembly marked “FRONT” has
a spring-loaded securing latch that must be open before you can insert the mounting pegs into the
rack-post holes.
a. On the rear side of the securing-latch assembly, hold open the clip marked “PULL.”
b. Slide the spring-loaded securing latch away from the mounting pegs.
c. Release the clip marked “PULL” to lock the securing latch in the open position.
Figure 2-2Front Securing Latch
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Step 2Install the slide rails onto the rack:
a. Position a slide-rail assembly inside the two left-side rack posts (see Figure 2-3).
b. Position the front mounting pegs so that they enter the desired front rack-post holes from the front.
NoteThe mounting pegs that protrude through the rack-post holes are designed to fit round or square holes,
or smaller #10-32 round holes when the mounting peg is compressed. If your rack has #10-32 rack-post
holes, align the mounting pegs with the holes and then compress the spring-loaded pegs to expose the
#10-32 inner peg.
c. Expand the length-adjustment bracket until the rear mounting pegs protrude through the desired
Figure 2-3Attaching a Slide-Rail Assembly
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Use the “FRONT” and “REAR” markings on the slide-rail assembly to orient the assembly correctly
with the front and rear rack posts.
holes in the rear rack post.
Use your finger to hold the rear securing latch open when you insert the rear mounting pegs to their
holes. When you release the latch, it wraps around the rack post and secures the slide-rail assembly.
d. Attach the second slide-rail assembly to the opposite side of the rack. Ensure that the two slide-rail
assemblies are level and at the same height with each other.
e. Pull the inner slide rails on each assembly out toward the rack front until they hit the internal stops
Step 3Insert the server into the slide rails:
and lock in place.
NoteThe inner rails are pre-attached to the sides of the server at the factory. You can order
replacement inner rails if these are damaged or lost (Cisco PID UCSC-RAIL1-I).
a. Align the inner rails that are pre-attached to the server sides with the front ends of the empty slide
rails.
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b. Push the server into the slide rails until it stops at the internal stops.
c. Push in the plastic release clip on each inner rail (labelled PUSH), and then continue pushing the
Step 4Attach the (optional) cable management arm (CMA) to the rear of the slide rails:
NoteThe CMA is designed for mounting on either the right or left slide rails. These instructions
a. Slide the plastic clip on the inner CMA arm over the flange on the mounting bracket that attached
NoteWhether you are mounting the CMA to the left or right slide rails, be sure to orient the engraved
b. Slide the plastic clip on the outer CMA arm over the flange on the slide rail. See Figure 2-4.
c. Attach the CMA retaining bracket to the left slide rail. Slide the plastic clip on the bracket over the
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server into the rack until its front latches engage the rack posts.
describe an installation to the rear of the right slide rails, as viewed from the rear of server.
to the side of the server. See
marking, “UP” so that it is always on the upper side of the CMA. See Figure 2-4.
flange on the end of the left slide rail. See
Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4.
Figure 2-4Attaching the Cable Management Arm (Rear of Server Shown)
1Flange on rear of outer left slide rail5Inner CMA arm attachment clip
2CMA retaining bracket6“UP” orientation marking
3Flange on rear of right mounting bracket7Outer CMA arm attachment clip
4Flange on rear of outer right slide rail
Step 5Continue with the “Initial Server Setup” section on page 2-8.
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Initial Server Setup
This section includes the following topics:
•Connecting and Powering On the Server (Standalone Mode), page 2-8
•NIC Modes and NIC Redundancy Setting s, page 2-11
Connecting and Powering On the Server (Standalone Mode)
NoteThis section describes how to power on the server, assign an IP address, and connect to server
management when using the server in standalone mode. To use the server in UCS integration, specific
cabling and settings are required. See Installation for Cisco UCS Integration, page D-1.
NoteThe server is shipped with a default NIC mode called Shared LOM EXT, default NIC redundancy is
active-active, and DHCP is enabled. Shared LOM EXT mode enables the 1-Gb Ethernet ports and the
ports on any installed Cisco virtual interface card (VIC) to access the Cisco Integrated Management
Interface (CIMC). If you want to use the dedicated management ports to access the CIMC, you can
connect to the server and change the NIC mode as described in
step, you can also change the NIC redundancy and set static IP settings.
Step 3 of the following procedure. In that
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Use the following procedure to perform initial setup of the server:
Step 1Attach a supplied power cord to each power supply in your server, and then attach the power cord to a
grounded AC power outlet. See the
Wait for approximately two minutes to let the server boot in standby power during the first bootup.
You can verify power status by looking at the Power Status LED (see Figure 1-1 on page 1-2):
•Off—There is no AC power present in the server.
•Amber—The server is in standby power mode. Power is supplied only to the CIMC and some
motherboard functions.
•Green—The server is in main power mode. Power is supplied to all server components.
NoteDuring bootup, the server beeps once for each USB device that is attached to the server. Even if
there are no external USB devices attached, there is a short beep for each virtual USB device
such as a virtual floppy drive, CD/DVD drive, keyboard, or mouse. A beep is also emitted if a
USB device is hot-plugged or hot-unplugged during BIOS power-on self test (POST), or while
you are accessing the BIOS Setup utility or the EFI shell.
Step 2Connect a USB keyboard and VGA monitor by using the supplied KVM cable connected to the KVM
connector on the front panel (see
Power Specifications, page A-3 for power specifications.
Figure 1-1 on page 1-2).
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NoteAlternatively, you can use the VGA and USB ports on the rear panel. However, you cannot use
the front panel VGA and the rear panel VGA at the same time. If you are connected to o ne VGA
connector and you then connect a video device to th e o the r conn ector, the first VGA connector
is disabled.
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Step 3Set NIC mode, NIC redundancy, and choose whether to enable DHCP or set static network settings:
a. Press the Power button to boot the server. Watch for the prompt to press F8.
b. During bootup, press F8 when prompted to open the BIOS CIMC Configuration Utility.
c. Set the NIC mode to your choice for which ports to use to access the CIMC for server management
•Shared LOM EXT (default)—This is shared LOM extended mode. This is the factory-default
•Dedicated—The dedicated management port is used to access the CIMC. You must select a NIC
•Shared LOM—The 1-Gb Ethernet ports are used to access the CIMC. You must select a NIC
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(see
Figure 1-3 on page 1-3 for identification of the ports):
setting, along with Active-active NIC redundancy and DHCP-enabled. With this mode, the shared
LOM and Cisco Card interfaces are both enabled.
In this mode, DHCP replies are returned to both the shared LOM ports and the Cisco card ports. If
the system determines that the Cisco card connection is not getting i ts IP address from a Cisco UCS
Manager system because the server is in standalone mode, further DHCP requests from the Cisco
card are disabled. Use the Cisco Card NIC mode if you want to connect to the CIMC through a Cisco
card in standalone mode.
redundancy and IP setting.
redundancy and IP setting.
•Cisco Card—The ports on an installed Cisco UCS virtual interface card (VIC) are used to access the
CIMC. You must select a NIC redundancy and IP setting.
NoteThe Cisco Card NIC mode is currently supported only with a Cisco UCS VIC that is installed in
PCIe slot 1. See also Special Considerations for Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Cards, page 3-35.
d. Use this utility to change the NIC redundancy to your preference. This server has three possible NIC
redundancy settings:
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None—The Ethernet ports operate independently and do not fail over if there is a problem.
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Active-standby—If an active Ethernet port fails, traffic fails over to a standby port.
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Active-active—All Ethernet ports are utilized simultaneously.
e. Choose whether to enable DHCP for dynamic network settings, or to enter static network settings.
NoteBefore you enable DHCP, your DHCP server must be preconfigured with the range of MAC
addresses for this server. The MAC address is printed on a label on the rear of the server. This
server has a range of six MAC addresses assigned to the CIMC. The MAC address printed on
the label is the beginning of the range of six contiguous MAC addresses.
f. Optional: Use this utility to make VLAN settings, and to set a default CIMC user password.
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NoteChanges to the settings take effect after approximately 45 seconds. Refresh with F5 and wait
until the new settings appear before you reboot the server in the next step.
g. Press F10 to save your settings and reboot the server.
NoteIf you chose to enable DHCP, the dynamically assigned IP a nd MAC addresses ar e displayed on
the console screen during bootup.
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Step 4Connect to the CIMC for server management. Connect Ethernet cables from your LAN to the server,
Step 5Use a browser and the IP address of the CIMC to connect to the CIMC Setup Utility. The IP address is
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using the ports that you selected by your NIC Mode setting in
Active-passive NIC redundancy settings require you to connect to two ports.
based upon the settings that you made in
Step 3 (either a static address or the address assigned by your
DHCP server).
NoteThe default user name for the server is admin. The default password is password.
T o manage the server , see the Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Server Configuration Guide or the Cisco
UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Server CLI C onfigur ation Guide for instructions on using those interfaces.
The links to these documents are in the C-Series documentation roadmap:
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NIC Modes and NIC Redundancy Settings
This server has the following NIC mode settings that you can choose from:
•Shared LOM EXT (default)—This is shared LOM extended mode. This is the factory-default
setting, along with Active-active NIC redundancy and DHCP-enabled. With this mode, the shared
LOM and Cisco Card interfaces are both enabled.
In this mode, DHCP replies are returned to both the shared LOM ports and the Cisco card ports. If
the system determines that the Cisco card connection is not getting i ts IP address from a Cisco UCS
Manager system because the server is in standalone mode, further DHCP requests from the Cisco
card are disabled. If the system determines that the Cisco card connection is getting its IP address
from a Cisco UCS Manager system, the reply has parameters that automatically move the server to
UCSM mode.
•Dedicated—The dedicated management port is used to access the CIMC. You must select a NIC
redundancy and IP setting.
•Shared LOM—The 1-Gb Ethernet ports are used to access the CIMC. You must select a NIC
redundancy and IP setting.
•Cisco Card—The ports on an installed Cisco UCS virtual interface card (VIC) are used to access the
CIMC. You must select a NIC redundancy and IP setting.
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NoteThe Cisco Card NIC mode is currently supported only with a Cisco UCS VIC that is installed in
PCIe slot 1. See also Special Considerations for Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Cards, page 3-35.
This server has the following NIC redundancy settings that you can choose from:
•None—The Ethernet ports operate independently and do not fail over if there is a problem.
•Active-standby—If an active Ethernet port fails, traffic fails over to a standby port.
•Active-active—All Ethernet ports are utilized simultaneously.
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System BIOS and CIMC Firmware
This section includes information about the system BIOS and it includes the following sections:
•Updating the BIOS and CIMC Firmware, page 2-12
•Accessing the System BIOS, page 2-13
Updating the BIOS and CIMC Firmware
CautionWhen you upgrade the BIOS firmware, you must also upgrade the CIMC firmware to the same version
or the server will not boot. Do not power off the server until the BIOS and CIMC firmware are matching
or the server will not boot.
Cisco provides the Cisco Host Upgrade Utility to assist with simultaneously upgrading the BIOS, CIMC,
and other firmware to compatible levels.
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The server uses firmware obtained from and certified by Cisco. Cisco provides release notes with each
firmware image. There are several methods for updating the firmware:
•Recommended method for systems running firmware level 1.2 or later: Use the Cisco Host
Upgrade Utility to simultaneously upgrade the CIMC, BIOS, LOM, LSI storage controller, and
Cisco UCS P81E VIC firmware to compatible levels.
See the Cisco Host Upgrade Utility Quick Reference Guide for your firmware level at the
documentation roadmap link below.
NoteYour system firmware must be at minimum level 1.2 to use the Cisco Host Upgrade Utility. If
your firmware is prior to level 1.2, you must use the methods below to update the BIOS and
CIMC firmware individually.
•You can upgrade the BIOS using the EFI interface, or upgrade from a Windows or Linux platform.
See the Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Server BIOS Upgrade Guide.
•You can upgrade the CIMC and BIOS firmware by using the CIMC GUI interface.
See the Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Server Configuration Guide.
•You can upgrade the CIMC and BIOS firmware by using the CIMC CLI interface.
See the Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Server CLI Configuration Guide.
For links to the documents listed above, see the documentation roadmap at the following URL: