Cisco SE-CL-L3 Installation Manual
Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide
First Published: 2019-10-15
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
CHAPTER 2
Overview 1
Overview 1
External Features 1
Serviceable Component Locations 4
Summary of Server Features 6
Installing the Server 9
Preparing for Installation 9
Installation Warnings and Guidelines 9
Rack Requirements 11
Installing the Server in a Rack 12
Installing the Cable Management Arm (Optional) 14
Reversing the Cable Management Arm (Optional) 15
Initial Server Setup 16
Connecting to the Server Locally For Setup 17
Connecting to the Server Remotely For Setup 18
CHAPTER 3
Updating the BIOS and Cisco IMC Firmware 19
Accessing the System BIOS 19
Smart Access Serial 20
Maintaining the Server 21
Status LEDs and Buttons 21
Front-Panel LEDs 21
Rear-Panel LEDs 24
Internal Diagnostic LEDs 25
Preparing For Component Installation 26
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Required Equipment For Service Procedures 26
Shutting Down and Removing Power From the Server 27
Shutting Down Using the Power Button 27
Shutting Down Using The Cisco IMC GUI 27
Shutting Down Using The Cisco IMC CLI 28
Removing the Server Top Cover 28
Serial Number Location 29
Hot Swap vs Hot Plug 29
Removing and Replacing Components 30
Serviceable Component Locations 30
Replacing SAS/SATA Hard Drives or Solid State Drives 32
SAS/SATA Drive Population Guidelines 32
4K Sector Format SAS/SATA Drives Considerations 33
Replacing a SAS/SATA Drive 33
Replacing a Front-Loading NVMe SSD 34
Front-Loading NVMe SSD Population Guidelines 34
Front-Loading NVME SSD Requirements and Restrictions 35
Enabling Hot-Plug Support in the System BIOS 35
Replacing a Front-Loading NVMe SSD 36
Installing a PCIe Cable For Front-Loading NVMe SSDs 37
Replacing Fan Modules 38
Replacing CPUs and Heatsinks 39
CPU Configuration Rules 39
Tools Required For CPU Replacement 39
Replacing a CPU and Heatsink 40
Moving an M5 Generation CPU 46
Replacing Memory DIMMs 51
DIMM Population Rules and Memory Performance Guidelines 51
Replacing DIMMs 53
Replacing a Mini-Storage Module 53
Replacing a Mini-Storage Module Carrier 54
Replacing an M.2 SSD in a Mini-Storage Carrier For M.2 55
Replacing an Internal USB Drive 56
Replacing a USB Drive 56
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Enabling or Disabling the Internal USB Port 57
Replacing the RTC Battery 58
Replacing Power Supplies 59
Replacing AC Power Supplies 59
Replacing a PCIe Card 60
PCIe Slot Specifications 60
Replacing a PCIe Card 61
Cisco Virtual Interface Card (VIC) Considerations 64
Replacing an mLOM Card 65
Replacing an mRAID Riser (Riser 3) 66
Replacing a SAS Storage Controller Card (RAID or HBA) in Riser 3 68
Storage Controller Card Firmware Compatibility 68
Replacing a SAS Storage Controller Card (RAID or HBA) 69
Contents
Replacing a Boot-Optimized M.2 RAID Controller Module 70
Cisco Boot-Optimized M.2 RAID Controller Considerations 70
Replacing a Cisco Boot-Optimized M.2 RAID Controller 71
Replacing the Supercap (RAID Backup) 73
Replacing a SATA Interposer Card 75
Replacing a Chassis Intrusion Switch 76
Installing a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 77
TPM Considerations 77
Service Headers and Jumpers 78
Using the Clear CMOS Header (J38, Pins 9 - 10) 79
Using the BIOS Recovery Header (J38, Pins 11 - 12) 80
Procedure 1: Reboot With recovery.cap File 80
Procedure 2: Use BIOS Recovery Header and bios.cap Recovery File 81
Using the Clear Password Header (J38, Pins 13 - 14) 81
Using the Boot Alternate Cisco IMC Image Header (J39, Pins 1 - 2) 82
Using the Reset Cisco IMC Password to Default Header (J39, Pins 3 - 4) 83
Using the Reset Cisco IMC to Defaults Header (J39, Pins 5 - 6) 84
APPENDIX A
Server Specifications 85
Server Specifications 85
Physical Specifications 85
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Environmental Specifications 85
Power Specifications 86
1050 W AC Power Supply 86
Power Cord Specifications 87
APPENDIX B
Storage Controller Considerations 91
Supported Storage Controllers and Cables 91
Storage Controller Card Firmware Compatibility 92
RAID Backup (Supercap) 92
Write-Cache Policy for Cisco 12G SAS Modular RAID Controller 92
Mixing Drive Types in RAID Groups 93
RAID Controller Migration 93
Storage Controller and Backplane Connectors 94
Embedded SATA RAID Controller 96
Embbeded SATA RAID Requirements 97
Embedded SATA RAID Controller Considerations 97
Embedded SATA RAID: Two SATA Controllers 98
Enabling SATA Mode For the Embedded Controllers 98
Accessing the Software RAID Configuration Utility 99
For More RAID Utility Information 99
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Overview
CHAPTER 1
Overview
• Overview, on page 1
• External Features, on page 1
• Serviceable Component Locations, on page 4
• Summary of Server Features, on page 6
Cisco Application Services Engine provides a common platform for deploying Cisco Data Center applications.
These applications provide real time analytics, visibility and assurance for policy and infrastructure.
The Cisco Application Services Engine server is required for installing and hosting the Cisco Application
Services Engine application.
The server is orderable in the following version:
• SE-CL-L3 — Small form-factor (SFF) drives, with 10-drive backplane. Supports up to 10 2.5-inch
SAS/SATA drives. Drive bays 1 and 2 support NVMe SSDs.
Note
The Cisco Application Services Engine software is pre-installed on the server. It is detected after the server
is connected, installed and powered on. Cisco Application Services Engine app allows you to fully enable the
capabilities of the Cisco Application Services Engine.
Cisco Application Services Engine app can be downloaded from the Cisco DC App Center. See the Cisco
Application Services Engine for more information on downloading and using the app.
External Features
This topic shows the external features of the server versions.
Cisco SE-CL-L3 (SFF Drives) Front Panel Features
The following figure shows the front panel features of the small form-factor drive versions of the server.
For definitions of LED states, see Front-Panel LEDs, on page 21.
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Figure 1: Cisco SE-CL-L3 (SFF Drives) Front Panel
Overview
1
Fan status LED7Drive bays 1 – 10 support SAS/SATA hard disk
drives (HDDs) and solid state drives (SSDs)
2
Network link activity LED8• SE-CL-L3 : Drive bays 1 and 2 support
NVMe PCIe SSDs.
Temperature status LED9Power button/power status LED3
Pull-out asset tag10Unit identification button/LED4
11System status LED5
KVM connector
(used with KVM cable that provides one DB-15
VGA, one DB-9 serial, and two USB connectors)
-Power supply status LED6
SE-CL-L3 (LFF Drives) Front Panel Features
The following figure shows the front panel features of the large form-factor drive version of the server.
For definitions of LED states, see Front-Panel LEDs, on page 21.
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External Features
Figure 2: SE-CL-L3 (LFF Drives) Front Panel
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Temperature status LED7Drive bays 1 – 4 support SAS/SATA HDDs and
SSDs
2
Power supply status LED8Drive bays 1 and 2 support NVMe PCIe SSDs.
A size-converter drive sled is required if 2.5-inch
SSDs are used.
Network link activity LED9Power button/power status LED3
10Unit identification button/LED4
KVM connector
(used with KVM cable that provides one DB-15
VGA, one DB-9 serial, and two USB connectors)
Pull-out asset tag11System health LED5
-Fan status LED6
SE-CL-L3 Rear Panel Features
The rear panel features are the same for all versions of the server.
For definitions of LED states, see Rear-Panel LEDs, on page 24.
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Figure 3: SE-CL-L3 Rear Panel
Overview
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(x16 PCIe lane)
3
LAN2)
The dual LAN ports can support 1 Gbps and 10
Gbps, depending on the link partner capability.
9Dual 1-Gb/10-Gb Ethernet ports (LAN1 and
-Serial port (RJ-45 connector)6
Serviceable Component Locations
This topic shows the locations of the field-replaceable components and service-related items. The view in the
following figure shows the server with the top cover removed.
Rear unit identification button/LED7Modular LAN-on-motherboard (mLOM) card bay
Power supplies (two, redundant as 1+1)8USB 3.0 ports (two)2
PCIe riser 2/slot 2 (x16 lane)
Includes PCIe cable connectors for front-loading
NVMe SSDs (x8 lane)
PCIe riser 1/slot 1 (x16 lane)10VGA video port (DB-15 connector)4
Threaded holes for dual-hole grounding lug111-Gb Ethernet dedicated management port5
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Figure 4: SE-CL-L3 , Serviceable Component Locations
Serviceable Component Locations
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10Front-loading drive bays 1–10 support SAS/SATA
drives.
Power supplies (hot-swappable when redundant as
1+1)
• SE-CL-L3 : Drive bays 1 and 2 support
NVMe PCIe SSDs.
11Cooling fan modules (seven, hot-swappable)2
Trusted platform module (TPM) socket on
motherboard (not visible in this view)
12Supercap unit mounting bracket (RAID backup)3
PCIe riser 2/slot 2 (half-height, x16 lane)
Includes PCIe cable connectors for front-loading
NVMe SSDs (x8 lane)
13DIMM sockets on motherboard (12 per CPU)4
PCIe riser 1/slot 1 (full-height, x16 lane)
Includes socket for Micro-SD card
14CPUs and heatsinks (up to two)5
Modular LOM (mLOM) card bay on chassis floor
(x16 PCIe lane), not visible in this view
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Overview
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• SD card module with two SD card slots
• M.2 module with slots for either two SATA
M.2 drives or two NVMe M.2 drives
• Cisco Boot-Optimized M.2 RAID Controller
(module with two slots for SATA M.2 drives,
plus an integrated SATA RAID controller that
can control the two M.2 drives in a RAID 1
array)
Summary of Server Features
The following table lists a summary of server features.
15Mini-storage module socket. Options:
16Chassis intrusion switch (optional)7
-RTC battery, vertical socket9
Modular RAID (mRAID) riser, can optionally be a
riser that supports either:
• Hardware RAID controller card
• Interposer card for embedded SATA RAID
PCIe cable connectors for front-loading NVMe SSDs
on PCIe riser 2
Micro-SD card socket on PCIe riser 117Internal USB 3.0 port on motherboard8
Central Processor
Baseboard management
DescriptionFeature
One rack-unit (1RU) chassisChassis
Up to two CPUs from the Intel Xeon Processor Scalable Family.
This includes CPUs from the following series:
• Intel Xeon Silver 4XXX Processors
24 DDR4 DIMM sockets on the motherboard (12 each CPU)Memory
Multi-bit error protection is supportedMulti-bit error protection
BMC, running Cisco Integrated Management Controller (Cisco
IMC) firmware.
Depending on your Cisco IMC settings, Cisco IMC can be
accessed through the 1-Gb dedicated management port, the
1-Gb/10-Gb Ethernet LAN ports, or a Cisco virtual interface card.
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Summary of Server Features
DescriptionFeature
Network and management I/O
Modular LOM
Power
Rear panel:
• One 1-Gb Ethernet dedicated management port (RJ-45
connector)
• Two 1-Gb/10-Gb BASE-T Ethernet LAN ports (RJ-45
connectors)
The dual LAN ports can support 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps,
depending on the link partner capability.
• One RS-232 serial port (RJ-45 connector)
• One VGA video connector port (DB-15 connector)
• Two USB 3.0 ports
Front panel:
• One front-panel keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) connector
that is used with the KVM cable, which provides two USB
2.0, one VGA, and one DB-9 serial connector.
One dedicated socket (x16 PCIe lane) that can be used to add an
mLOM card for additional rear-panel connectivity.
One power supply:
ACPI
PCIe I/O
InfiniBand
Storage, front-panel
• AC power supplies 1050 W AC each
The advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI) 4.0
standard is supported.
Seven hot-swappable fan modules for front-to-rear cooling.Cooling
Two horizontal PCIe expansion slots on a PCIe riser assembly.
See PCIe Slot Specifications, on page 60 for specifications of the
slots.
The PCIe bus slots in this server support the InfiniBand
architecture.
The server is orderable in three different versions, each with a
different front panel/drive-backplane configuration.
• SE-CL-L3 , Small form-factor (SFF) drives, with 10-drive
backplane. Supports up to 10 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives.
Drive bays 1 and 2 support NVMe SSDs.
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Overview
DescriptionFeature
Storage, internal
Storage management
The server has these internal storage options:
• One USB port on the motherboard.
• One micro-SD card socket on PCIe riser 1.
• Mini-storage module socket, optionally with either:
• SD card module. Supports up to two SD cards.
• M.2 SSD module. Supports either two SATA M.2 SSDs
or two NVMe M.2 SSDs.
• Cisco Boot-Optimized M.2 RAID Controller (module
with two slots for SATA M.2 drives, plus an integrated
SATA RAID controller that can control the two SATA
M.2 drives in a RAID 1 array)
The server has a dedicated internal mRAID riser that supports
one of the following storage-controller options:
• A PCIe-style Cisco modular RAID controller card
(SAS/SATA).
• A PCIe-style interposer card for the server’s embedded
SATA RAID controller.
RAID backup
For a detailed list of storage controller options, see Supported
Storage Controllers and Cables, on page 91.
The server has a mounting bracket near the cooling fans for the
supercap unit that is used with the Cisco modular RAID controller
card.
Integrated VGA video.Integrated video
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Installing the Server
• Preparing for Installation, on page 9
• Installing the Server in a Rack, on page 12
• Installing the Cable Management Arm (Optional), on page 14
• Reversing the Cable Management Arm (Optional), on page 15
• Initial Server Setup, on page 16
• Connecting to the Server Locally For Setup, on page 17
• Connecting to the Server Remotely For Setup, on page 18
• Updating the BIOS and Cisco IMC Firmware, on page 19
• Accessing the System BIOS, on page 19
• Smart Access Serial, on page 20
Preparing for Installation
This section contains the following topics:
CHAPTER 2
Installation Warnings and Guidelines
Note
Before you install, operate, or service a server, review the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for
important safety information.
Warning
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Statement 1071
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Installing the Server
Warning
Warning
Warning
Warning
To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended
ambient temperature of: 35° C (95° F).
Statement 1047
The plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times, because it serves as the main disconnecting
device.
Statement 1019
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.
Statement 1005
Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
Statement 1074
Warning
Caution
Caution
This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed only
through the use of a special tool, lock, and key, or other means of security.
Statement 1017
To ensure proper airflow it is necessary to rack the servers using rail kits. Physically placing the units on top
of one another or “stacking” without the use of the rail kits blocks the air vents on top of the servers, which
could result in overheating, higher fan speeds, and higher power consumption. We recommend that you mount
your servers on rail kits when you are installing them into the rack because these rails provide the minimal
spacing required between the servers. No additional spacing between the servers is required when you mount
the units using rail kits.
Avoid uninterruptible power supply (UPS) types that use ferroresonant technology. 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 and prepare the site before installing the server.
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• Ensure that there is adequate space around the server to allow for accessing the server and for adequate
airflow. The airflow in this server is from front to back.
• Ensure that the air-conditioning meets the thermal requirements listed in the Environmental Specifications,
on page 85.
• Ensure that the cabinet or rack meets the requirements listed in the Rack Requirements, on page 11.
• Ensure that the site power meets the power requirements listed in the Power Specifications, on page 86.
If available, you can use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect against power failures.
Rack Requirements
The rack must be of the following type:
• A standard 19-in. (48.3-cm) wide, four-post EIA rack, with mounting posts that conform to 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 Cisco-supplied slide rails.
Rack Requirements
• The minimum vertical rack space per server must be one rack unit (RU), equal to 1.75 in. (44.45 mm).
Supported Cisco Slide Rail Kits
The server supports the following rail kit:
• Cisco part UCSC-RAILB-M4= (ball-bearing slide rail kit)
Rack Installation Tools Required
The slide rails sold by Cisco Systems for this server do not require tools for installation.
Slide Rail and Cable Management Arm Dimensions
The slide rails for this server have an adjustment range of 24 to 36 inches (610 to 914 mm).
The optional cable management arm (CMA) adds additional length requirements:
• The additional distance from the rear of the server to the rear of the CMA is 5.4 inches (137.4 mm).
• The total length of the server including the CMA is 35.2 inches (894 mm).
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Installing the Server in a Rack
Installing the Server
Warning
Step 1 Attach the inner rails to the sides of the server:
a) Align an inner rail with one side of the server so that the three keyed slots in the rail align with the three pegs on the
b) Set the keyed slots over the pegs, and then slide the rail toward the front to lock it in place on the pegs. The front slot
c) Install the second inner rail to the opposite side of the server.
Figure 5: Attaching the Inner Rail to the Side of the Server
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.
Statement 1006
side of the server.
has a metal clip that locks over the front peg.
Locking clip on front of inner rail2Front of server1
Step 2 Open the front securing plate on both slide-rail assemblies. The front end of the slide-rail assembly has a spring-loaded
securing plate that must be open before you can insert the mounting pegs into the rack-post holes.
On the outside of the assembly, push the green-arrow button toward the rear to open the securing plate.
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Figure 6: Front Securing Mechanism, Inside of Front End
Installing the Server in a Rack
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securing plate
Step 3 Install the outer slide rails into the rack:
a) Align one slide-rail assembly front end with the front rack-post holes that you want to use.
The slide rail front-end wraps around the outside of the rack post and the mounting pegs enter the rack-post holes
from the outside-front.
Note
The rack post must be between the mounting pegs and the open securing plate.
b) Push the mounting pegs into the rack-post holes from the outside-front.
c) Press the securing plate release button, marked PUSH. The spring-loaded securing plate closes to lock the pegs in
place.
d) Adjust the slide-rail length, and then push the rear mounting pegs into the corresponding rear rack-post holes. The
slide rail must be level front-to-rear.
The rear mounting pegs enter the rear rack-post holes from the inside of the rack post.
e) Attach the second slide-rail assembly to the opposite side of the rack. Ensure that the two slide-rail assemblies are at
the same height and are level front-to-back.
f) Pull the inner slide rails on each assembly out toward the rack front until they hit the internal stops and lock in place.
Step 4 Insert the server into the slide rails:
3Front mounting pegs1
Securing plate shown pulled back to the open
position
-Rack post between mounting pegs and opened
Caution
This server can weigh up to 60 pounds (27 kilograms) when fully loaded with components. We recommend
that you use a minimum of two people or a mechanical lift when lifting the server. Attempting this procedure
alone could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
a) Align the rear ends of the inner rails that are attached to the server sides with the front ends of the empty slide rails
on the rack.
b) Push the inner rails into the slide rails on the rack until they stop at the internal stops.
c) Slide the inner-rail release clip toward the rear on both inner rails, and then continue pushing the server into the rack
until its front slam-latches engage with the rack posts.
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Figure 7: Inner-Rail Release Clip
Installing the Server
Outer slide rail attached to rack post3Inner-rail release clip1
2
outer slide rail
Step 5 (Optional) Secure the server in the rack more permanently by using the two screws that are provided with the slide rails.
Perform this step if you plan to move the rack with servers installed.
With the server fully pushed into the slide rails, open a hinged slam latch lever on the front of the server and insert a
screw through the hole that is under the lever. The screw threads into the static part of the rail on the rack post and prevents
the server from being pulled out. Repeat for the opposite slam latch.
-Inner rail attached to server and inserted into
Installing the Cable Management Arm (Optional)
Note
The cable management arm (CMA) is reversible left-to-right. To reverse the CMA, see Reversing the Cable
Management Arm (Optional), on page 15 before installation.
Step 1 With the server pushed fully into the rack, slide the CMA tab of the CMA arm that is farthest from the server onto the
end of the stationary slide rail that is attached to the rack post. Slide the tab over the end of the rail until it clicks and
locks.
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Figure 8: Attaching the CMA to the Rear Ends of the Slide Rails
Reversing the Cable Management Arm (Optional)
1
to end of stationary outer slide rail.
2
to end of inner slide rail attached to server.
Step 2 Slide the CMA tab that is closest to the server over the end of the inner rail that is attached to the server. Slide the tab
over the end of the rail until it clicks and locks
Step 3 Pull out the width-adjustment slider that is at the opposite end of the CMA assembly until it matches the width of your
rack.
Step 4 Slide the CMA tab that is at the end of the width-adjustment slider onto the end of the stationary slide rail that is attached
to the rack post. Slide the tab over the end of the rail until it clicks and locks.
Step 5 Open the hinged flap at the top of each plastic cable guide and route your cables through the cable guides as desired.
3CMA tab on arm farthest from server attaches
CMA tab on width-adjustment slider attaches
to end of stationary outer slide rail.
Rear of server4CMA tab on arm closest to the server attaches
Reversing the Cable Management Arm (Optional)
Step 1 Rotate the entire CMA assembly 180 degrees, left-to-right. The plastic cable guides must remain pointing upward.
Step 2 Flip the tabs at the ends of the CMA arms so that they point toward the rear of the server.
Step 3 Pivot the tab that is at the end of the width-adjustment slider. Depress and hold the metal button on the outside of the tab
and pivot the tab 180 degrees so that it points toward the rear of the server.
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Initial Server Setup
Figure 9: Reversing the CMA
Installing the Server
Initial Server Setup
Note
This section describes how to power on the server, assign an IP address, and connect to server management
when using the server in standalone mode.
Server Default Settings
The server is shipped with these default settings:
• The NIC mode is Shared LOM EXT.
Shared LOM EXT mode enables the 1-Gb/10-Gb Ethernet ports and the ports on any installed Cisco
virtual interface card (VIC) to access the Cisco Integrated Management Interface (Cisco IMC).
• The NIC redundancy is Active-Active. All Ethernet ports are utilized simultaneously.
• DHCP is enabled.
Metal button on outside of tab2CMA tab on end of width-adjustment slider1
• IPv4 is enabled.
Connection Methods
There are two methods for connecting to the system for initial setup:
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Connecting to the Server Locally For Setup
• Local setup—Use this procedure if you want to connect a keyboard and monitor directly to the system
for setup. This procedure can use a KVM cable (Cisco PID N20-BKVM) or the ports on the rear of the
server.
• Remote setup—Use this procedure if you want to perform setup through your dedicated management
LAN.
Note
To configure the system remotely, you must have a DHCP server on the same
network as the system. Your DHCP server must be preconfigured with the range
of MAC addresses for this server node. The MAC address is printed on a label
that is on the pull-out asset tag on the front panel. This server node has a range
of six MAC addresses assigned to the Cisco IMC. The MAC address printed on
the label is the beginning of the range of six contiguous MAC addresses.
This section contains the following topics:
Connecting to the Server Locally For Setup
This procedure requires the following equipment:
• VGA monitor
• USB keyboard
• Either the supported Cisco KVM cable (Cisco PID N20-BKVM); or a USB cable and VGA DB-15 cable
Step 1 Attach a power cord to each power supply in your server, and then attach each power cord to a grounded power outlet.
Wait for approximately two minutes to let the server boot to standby power during the first bootup. You can verify system
power status by looking at the system Power Status LED on the front panel. The system is in standby power mode when
the LED is amber.
Step 2 Connect a USB keyboard and VGA monitor to the server using one of the following methods:
• Connect an optional KVM cable (Cisco PID N20-BKVM) to the KVM connector on the front panel. Connect your
USB keyboard and VGA monitor to the KVM cable.
• Connect a USB keyboard and VGA monitor to the corresponding connectors on the rear panel.
Step 3 Open the Cisco IMC Configuration Utility:
a) Press and hold the front panel power button for four seconds to boot the server.
b) During bootup, press F8 when prompted to open the Cisco IMC Configuration Utility.
Note
The following are the requirements for Strong Password:
The first time that you enter the Cisco IMC Configuration Utility, you are prompted to change the default
password. The default password is password. The Strong Password feature is enabled.
• The password can have minimum 8 characters; maximum 14 characters.
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• The password must not contain the user’s name.
• The password must contain characters from three of the following four categories:
• English uppercase letters (A through Z)
• English lowercase letters (a through z)
• Base 10 digits (0 through 9)
• Non-alphabetic characters !, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *, -, _, =, “
Connecting to the Server Remotely For Setup
This procedure requires the following equipment:
• One RJ-45 Ethernet cable that is connected to your management LAN.
Installing the Server
Before you begin
Note
To configure the system remotely, you must have a DHCP server on the same network as the system. Your
DHCP server must be preconfigured with the range of MAC addresses for this server node. The MAC address
is printed on a label that is on the pull-out asset tag on the front panel. This server node has a range of six
MAC addresses assigned to the Cisco IMC. The MAC address printed on the label is the beginning of the
range of six contiguous MAC addresses.
Step 1 Attach a power cord to each power supply in your server, and then attach each power cord to a grounded power outlet.
Wait for approximately two minutes to let the server boot to standby power during the first bootup. You can verify system
power status by looking at the system Power Status LED on the front panel. The system is in standby power mode when
the LED is amber.
Step 2 Plug your management Ethernet cable into the dedicated management port on the rear panel.
Step 3 Allow your preconfigured DHCP server to assign an IP address to the server node.
Step 4 Use the assigned IP address to access and log in to the Cisco IMC for the server node. Consult with your DHCP server
administrator to determine the IP address.
Note
Step 5 From the Cisco IMC Server Summary page, click Launch KVM Console. A separate KVM console window opens.
Step 6 From the Cisco IMC Summary page, click Power Cycle Server. The system reboots.
Step 7 Select the KVM console window.
The default user name for the server is admin. The default password is password.
Note
Step 8 When prompted, press F8 to enter the Cisco IMC Configuration Utility. This utility opens in the KVM console window.
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The KVM console window must be the active window for the following keyboard actions to work.
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Updating the BIOS and Cisco IMC Firmware
Note
The following are the requirements for Strong Password:
The first time that you enter the Cisco IMC Configuration Utility, you are prompted to change the default
password. The default password is password. The Strong Password feature is enabled.
• The password can have minimum 8 characters; maximum 14 characters.
• The password must not contain the user’s name.
• The password must contain characters from three of the following four categories:
• English uppercase letters (A through Z)
• English lowercase letters (a through z)
• Base 10 digits (0 through 9)
• Non-alphabetic characters !, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *, -, _, =, “
Updating the BIOS and Cisco IMC Firmware
Caution
When you upgrade the BIOS firmware, you must also upgrade the Cisco IMC firmware to the same version
or the server does not boot. Do not power off the server until the BIOS and Cisco IMC firmware are matching
or the server does not boot.
Cisco provides the Cisco Host Upgrade Utility to assist with simultaneously upgrading the BIOS, Cisco IMC,
and other firmware to compatible levels.
Accessing the System BIOS
Step 1 Enter the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing the F2 key when prompted during bootup.
Note
Step 2 Use the arrow keys to select the BIOS menu page.
Step 3 Highlight the field to be modified by using the arrow keys.
Step 4 Press Enter to select the field that you want to change, and then modify the value in the field.
Step 5 Press the right arrow key until the Exit menu screen is displayed.
Step 6 Follow the instructions on the Exit menu screen to save your changes and exit the setup utility (or press F10). You can
exit without saving changes by pressing Esc.
The version and build of the current BIOS are displayed on the Main page of the utility.
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Smart Access Serial
Smart Access Serial
This server supports the Smart Access Serial feature. This feature allows you to switch between host serial
and Cisco IMC CLI.
• This feature has the following requirements:
• A serial cable connection, which can use either the RJ-45 serial connector on the server rear panel,
or a DB-9 connection when using the KVM cable (Cisco PID N20-BKVM) on the front-panel KVM
console connector.
• Console redirection must be enabled in the server BIOS.
• Terminal type must be set to VT100+ or VTUFT8.
• Serial-over-LAN (SOL) must be disabled (SOL is disabled by default).
• To switch from host serial to Cisco IMC CLI, press Esc+9.
You must enter your Cisco IMC credentials to authenticate the connection.
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• To switch from Cisco IMC CLI to host serial, press Esc+8.
Note
You cannot switch to Cisco IMC CLI if the serial-over-LAN (SOL) feature is
enabled.
• After a session is created, it is shown in the CLI or web GUI by the name serial.
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Maintaining the Server
• Status LEDs and Buttons, on page 21
• Preparing For Component Installation, on page 26
• Removing and Replacing Components, on page 30
• Service Headers and Jumpers, on page 78
Status LEDs and Buttons
This section contains information for interpreting front, rear, and internal LED states.
Front-Panel LEDs
Figure 10: Front Panel LEDs
CHAPTER 3
Table 1: Front Panel LEDs, Definition of States
StatesLED Name
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1
SAS
SAS
1
NVMe
SAS/SATA drive fault
Note
NVMe solid state drive (SSD) drive tray
LEDs have different behavior than
SAS/SATA drive trays.
SAS/SATA drive activity LED2
NVMe SSD drive fault
Note
NVMe solid state drive (SSD) drive tray
LEDs have different behavior than
SAS/SATA drive trays.
• Off—The hard drive is operating properly.
• Amber—Drive fault detected.
• Amber, blinking—The device is rebuilding.
• Amber, blinking with one-second interval—Drive
locate function activated in the software.
• Off—There is no hard drive in the hard drive tray (no
access, no fault).
• Green—The hard drive is ready.
• Green, blinking—The hard drive is reading or writing
data.
• Off—The drive is not in use and can be safely
removed.
• Green—The drive is in use and functioning properly.
• Green, blinking—the driver is initializing following
insertion or the driver is unloading following an eject
command.
• Amber—The drive has failed.
NVMe
• Amber, blinking—A drive Locate command has been
issued in the software.
NVMe SSD activity2
• Off—No drive activity.
• Green, blinking—There is drive activity.
Power button/LED3
• Off—There is no AC power to the server.
• Amber—The server is in standby power mode. Power
is supplied only to the Cisco IMC and some
motherboard functions.
• Green—The server is in main power mode. Power is
supplied to all server components.
Unit identification4
• Off—The unit identification function is not in use.
• Blue, blinking—The unit identification function is
activated.
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Front-Panel LEDs
System health5
• Green—The server is running in normal operating
condition.
• Green, blinking—The server is performing system
initialization and memory check.
• Amber, steady—The server is in a degraded
operational state (minor fault). For example:
• Power supply redundancy is lost.
• CPUs are mismatched.
• At least one CPU is faulty.
• At least one DIMM is faulty.
• At least one drive in a RAID configuration failed.
• Amber, 2 blinks—There is a major fault with the
system board.
• Amber, 3 blinks—There is a major fault with the
memory DIMMs.
• Amber, 4 blinks—There is a major fault with the
CPUs.
Power supply status6
• Green—All power supplies are operating normally.
• Amber, steady—One or more power supplies are in
a degraded operational state.
• Amber, blinking—One or more power supplies are
in a critical fault state.
Fan status7
• Green—All fan modules are operating properly.
• Amber, blinking—One or more fan modules breached
the non-recoverable threshold.
Network link activity8
• Off—The Ethernet LOM port link is idle.
• Green—One or more Ethernet LOM ports are
link-active, but there is no activity.
• Green, blinking—One or more Ethernet LOM ports
are link-active, with activity.
Temperature status9
• Green—The server is operating at normal temperature.
• Amber, steady—One or more temperature sensors
breached the critical threshold.
• Amber, blinking—One or more temperature sensors
breached the non-recoverable threshold.
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Rear-Panel LEDs
Rear-Panel LEDs
Figure 11: Rear Panel LEDs
Table 2: Rear Panel LEDs, Definition of States
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StatesLED Name
1
1-Gb/10-Gb Ethernet link speed (on both LAN1 and
LAN2)
• Amber—Link speed is 100 Mbps.
• Amber—Link speed is 1 Gbps.
• Green—Link speed is 10 Gbps.
2
1-Gb/10-Gb Ethernet link status (on both LAN1 and
LAN2)
• Off—No link is present.
• Green—Link is active.
• Green, blinking—Traffic is present on the active link.
1-Gb Ethernet dedicated management link speed3
• Off—Link speed is 10 Mbps.
• Amber—Link speed is 100 Mbps.
• Green—Link speed is 1 Gbps.
1-Gb Ethernet dedicated management link status4
• Off—No link is present.
• Green—Link is active.
• Green, blinking—Traffic is present on the active link.
Rear unit identification5
• Off—The unit identification function is not in use.
• Blue, blinking—The unit identification function is
activated.
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