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Preface vii

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:

Chapter Title Description

Chapter 1 Overview Provides an overview of the server. Chapter 2 Installing the Server Describes how to install the server in a rack, how to cable and

Chapter 3 Maintaining the

Appendix A Server Specifications Lists 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.

Documentation Feedback

To provide technical feedback on this document, or to report an error or omission, please send your comments to ucs-docfeedback@external.cisco.com. We appreciate your feedback.

Conventions

This document uses the following conventions for notes, cautions, and safety warnings. Notes and cautions contain important information that you should know.

Note Means r eader ta ke note. Notes contain h elpful suggestions or references to mater ial that are not covered

in the publication.

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Caution Means read er be caref ul . Cautions contain information about something you might do that could result

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

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 raadplegen.

Statement 1071

BEWAAR DEZE INSTRUCTIES

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Varoitus

Attention

Warnung

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.

TA VARE PÅ DISSE INSTRUKSJONENE

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Aviso

¡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.

SPARA DESSA ANVISNINGAR

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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.

GEM DISSE ANVISNINGER

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Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request

For information on obtaining documentation, submitting a service request, and gathering additional information, see the monthly What’s revised Cisco

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html

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New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and

Version 2.0.

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Overview

This chapter provides an overview of the Cisco UCS C22 server features. This server is a part of the Cisco UCS C-Series rack-mount server family . It is a high-performance, 1RU

(rack-unit) server. It is designed to operate in both standalone environments and as part of the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS).

The figures in this chapter show an overview of external server features. Internal server features are illustrated in

Figure 1-1 shows the front panel features of the server.

Figure 1-1 Cisco UCS C22 Server (Small Form Factor Drives) Front Panel Features

1 2 3 4

Figure 3-4 on page 3-9.

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1 Power button/Power status LED 6 Power supply status LED 2 Identification button/LED 7 Network link activity LED 3 System status LED 8 USB 2.0 ports (two) 4 Fan status LED 9 Pull-out asset tag 5 Temperature status LED 10 Drives, hot-swappable (up to eight 2.5-inch drives)

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Figure 1-2 shows the rear panel features of the server.

Figure 1-2 Rear Panel Features

1 Power supply 6 Serial port (DB-9 connector) 2 PCIe slot 2 on riser 2

(half-height, half-length, x8 lane)

3 PCIe slot 1 on riser 1

(full-height, half-length, x16 lane,  supports NCSI)

4 Dual 1-Gb Base-T Ethernet ports (two) 9 Rear Identification button/LED 5 USB 2.0 ports (four) –

7 VGA video port (DB-15 connector)

8 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet dedicated

management port

Table 1-1 lists the features of the server.

Ta b l e 1-1 Cisco UCS C22 Server Features

Chassis One rack-unit (1RU) chassis. Processors One or two Intel Xeon E5-2400 Series processors. Memory The server provides 12 DIMM1 sockets on the motherboard.

Note In a single-CPU configuration, only 6 DIMM slots are active.

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 10/100/1000 Base-T Ethernet dedicated management port

• Two 1-Gb Base-T Ethernet ports

• One RS-232 serial port

• One VGA

• Four USB

video connector

2.0 connectors

There are also two USB 2.0 ports on the front panel.

Power One 450 W power supply or one 650W power supply.

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Cooling Five fan modules for front-to-rear cooling.

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Table 1-1 Cisco UCS C22 Server Features (continued)

PCIe I/O Two horizontal PCIe4 expansion slots on risers. 

See Replacing a PCIe Card, page 3-30 for slot specifications.

Note In a single-CPU configuration, only PCIe slot 1 is active.

Stora ge Drives are installed into front-panel drive bays that provide hot-pluggable access.

• Small Form Factor drives—The server can hold up to eight 2.5 in. (63.5 mm)

SAS5 or SATA6 hard drives or solid state drives.

•

Internal USB support

Cisco USB Flash Drive

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with pre-loaded utilities

The server has one internal USB 2.0 socket on the motherboard that you can use with a USB thumb drive for additional storage.

The server can be ordered with an optional blank 8-GB Cisco USB Flash Drive pre-installed in the internal USB port.

The server can be ordered with one pre-loaded 16-GB Cisco USB flash drive in the accessory kit.

This drive is pre-loaded with Cisco C-series Server utilities. This drive contai ns four virtual drives. The four virtual drives contain, respectively:

• Cisco Server Configuration Utility

• Cisco Host Upgrade Utility

• Cisco C-Series server drivers set

• A blank virtual dri ve on which you can in stall an O S or a hype rvisor

See Overview of the Pre-Loaded 16-GB Cisco USB Flash Drive, page 3-33 for more information about enabling and booting the virtual drives.

Disk Management

For a list of RAID7 controller options and required cables, see RAID Controller

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Considerations, page C-1.

(RAID) RAID Backup There is one mounting point inside the chassis that can be used for the SuperCap

power module that can be used with an LSI MegaRAID-CV card.

Video Matrox G200e video controller. Resolution up to 1920 x1200, 16bpp at 60 Hz. Up

to 256 MB of video memory.

1. DIMM = dual inline memory module

2. VGA = video graphics array

3. USB = universal serial bus

4. PCIe = peripheral component interconnect express

5. SAS = serial attached SCSI

6. SATA = serial advanced technology attachment

7. RAID = redundant array of independent disks

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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 2-14

Note Before 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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Caution When handling internal server components, wear an ESD strap and handle modules by the carrier edges

only.

Tip Keep the shipping container in case the server requires shipping in the future.

Note The 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 1 Remove the server from its cardboard container and save all packaging material. Step 2 Compare the shipment to the equipment list provided by your customer service representative and

Figure 2-1. Verify that you have all items.

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Step 3 Check 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 numb er of the damage d unit

• Description of damage

• Effect of damage on the installation

Figure 2-1 Shipping Box Contents

1 Server 3 Documentation 2 Power cord –

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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 Requi rements, pag e 2-4

• Slide Rail Adjustment Range, page 2-4

Installation Guidelines

Preparing for Server Installation

Warning

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).

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.

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When you are installing a server, use the following guidelines:

• Plan your site configuration and prepare the site before ins talling the s erver. 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.

• Ensure that the air-conditioning meets the thermal requirements listed in the Server Specifications.

• Ensure that the cabinet or rack meets the requirements listed 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.

Caution Avoid 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.

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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).

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.

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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 1 Open 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 2-2 Front Securing Latch

1 Clip marked “PULL” on rear of assembly 3 Spring-loaded securing latch on front of

2 Front mounting pegs

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Step 2 Install 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.

Note The 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 2-3 Attaching 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.

1 Front-left rack post 4 Length-adjustment bracket 2 Front mounting pegs 5 Rear mounting pegs 3 Slide-rail assembly 6 Rear securing latch

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 3 Insert the server into the slide rails:

and lock in place.

Note The 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 4 Attach the (optional) cable management arm (CMA) to the rear of the slide rails:

Note The 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

Note Whether 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 Attaching the Cable Management Arm (Rear of Server Shown)

1 Flange on rear of outer left slide rail 5 Inner CMA arm attachment clip 2 CMA retaining bracket 6 “UP” orientation marking 3 Flange on rear of right mounting bracket 7 Outer CMA arm attachment clip 4 Flange on rear of outer right slide rail

Step 5 Continue 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 Redu ndancy Sett ings, page 2-11

Connecting and Powering On the Server (Standalone Mode)

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. To use the server in UCS integration, specific cabling and settings are required. See Appendix D, “Installation for Cisco UCS Integration”.

Note The 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 1 Attach a supplied power cord to the 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 1-1):

• 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.

Note During 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 2 Connect a USB keyboard and VGA monitor to the server.

Power Specifications, page A-2 for power specifications.

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Step 3 Set 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 mana gement port is used to access the C IMC. 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 1-2 on page 1-2 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.

• 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.

Note The 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 3-32.

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.

Note Before 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.

Note Changes 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.

Note If you chose to enable DHCP, the dynamically assigned IP a nd MAC addresses are di splayed on

the console screen during bootup.

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Step 4 Connect to the CIMC for server management. Connect Ethernet cables from your LAN to the server,

Step 5 Use 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).

Note The 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:

http://www.cisco.com/go/unifiedcomputing/c-series-doc

Step 3. The Active-active and

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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 mana gement port is used to access the C IMC. 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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Note The 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 3-32.

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

Caution When 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.

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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: 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.

Note Your 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:

http://www.cisco.com/go/unifiedcomputing/c-series-doc

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Accessing the System BIOS

T o change the BIOS settings for your server, follow these steps. Detailed instructio ns are also printed on the BIOS screens.

Step 1 Enter the BIOS setup utility by pressing the F2 key when prompted during bootup.

Note The version and build of the current BIOS are displayed on the Main page of the utility.

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 utilit y (or Press

F10). You can exit without saving changes by pressing Esc.

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Service Headers and Jumpers

This section includes the following topics:

• Header Location on the Motherboard, page 2-14

• Using the BIOS Recove ry Header CN34 , page 2-15

Header Location on the Motherboard

See Figure 2-5. The header is shown in red on the motherboard, with PCIe riser 2 removed. The header pins are shown in the magnified view.

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Figure 2-5 Service Header Locations

1 CN34 BIOS Recovery –

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Using the BIOS Recovery Header CN34

Depending on which stage the BIOS becomes corrupted, you might see different behavior.

• If the BIOS BootBlock is corrupted, you might see the system get stuck on the following message:

Initializing and configuring memory/hardware

• If it is a non-BootBlock corruption, the following message is displayed:

****BIOS FLASH IMAGE CORRUPTED**** Flash a valid BIOS capsule file using CIMC WebGUI or CLI interface. IF CIMC INTERFACE IS NOT AVAILABLE, FOLLOW THE STEPS MENTIONED BELOW.

1. Connect the USB stick with recovery.cap file in root folder.

2. Reset the host. IF THESE STEPS DO NOT RECOVER THE BIOS

1. Power off the system.

2. Mount recovery jumper.

3. Connect the USB stick with recovery.cap file in root folder.

4. Power on the system. Wait for a few seconds if already plugged in the USB stick. REFER TO SYSTEM MANUAL FOR ANY ISSUES.

Note As indicated by the message show n above , there are two procedures for recovering the BIOS. Try

procedure 1 first, then if that does not recove r the BIOS , use procedure 2.

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Note The server must have CIMC version 1.4(6) or later to use these procedures.

Procedure 1: Reboot With recovery.cap File

Step 1 Download the BIOS update package and extract it to a temporary location. Step 2 Copy the contents of the extracted recovery folder to the root directory a USB thumb drive. The

recovery folder contains the recovery.cap file that is required in this procedure.

Note The recovery.cap file must be in the root directory of the USB thumb drive. Do not rename this

file. The USB thumb drive must be formatted with either FAT16 or FAT32 file systems.

Step 3 Insert the USB thumb drive into a USB port on the server. Step 4 Reboot the serve r. Step 5 Return the server to main power mode by pressing the Power button on the front panel.

The server boots with the updated BIOS boot block. When the BIOS detects a valid recovery.cap file on the USB thumb drive, it displays this message:

Found a valid recovery file...Transferring to CIMC System would flash the BIOS image now... System would restart with recovered image after a few seconds...

Step 6 Wait for server to complete the BIOS update, then remove the USB thumb drive from the server.

Note During the BIOS update, the CIMC will shut down the server and the screen will be blank for

about 10 minutes. Do not unplug the power cords during this update. The CIMC will power on the server after the update is complete.

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Procedure 2: Use Recovery Jumper and recovery.cap File

See Figure 2-5 for the location of the CN34 header.

Step 1 Download the BIOS update package and extract it to a temporary location. Step 2 Copy the contents of the extracted recovery folder to the root directory a USB thumb drive. The

recovery folder contains the recovery.cap file that is required in this procedure.

Note The recovery.cap file must be in the root directory of the USB thumb drive. Do not rename this

file. The USB thumb drive must be formatted with either FAT16 or FAT32 file systems.

Step 3 Power off the server as described in Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server, page 3-6. Step 4 Disconnect all power cords from the power supplies. Step 5 Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might have

to detach cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.

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Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

Step 6 Remove the top cover as described in Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover, page 3-7. Step 7 Move the shorting jumper to pins 2 and 3 of the CN34 header (see Figure 2-5). Step 8 Reconnect AC power cords to the server. The server powers up to standby power mode. Step 9 Insert the USB thumb drive that you prepared in Step 2 into a USB port on the server. Step 10 Return the server to main power mode by pressing the Power button on the front panel.

The server boots with the updated BIOS boot block. When the BIOS detects a valid recovery.cap file on the USB thumb drive, it displays this message:

Found a valid recovery file...Transferring to CIMC System would flash the BIOS image now... System would restart with recovered image after a few seconds...

Step 11 Wait for server to complete the BIOS update, then remove the USB thumb drive from the server.

Note During the BIOS update, the CIMC will shut down the server and the screen will be blank for

about 10 minutes. Do not unplug the power cords during this update. The CIMC will power on the server after the update is complete.

Step 12 After the server has fully booted, power off the server again and disconnect all power cords. Step 13 Move the jumper back to the default pins 1 and 2 of the J41 header.

Note If you do not move the jumper, after recovery completion you see the prompt, Please remove

the recovery jumper.

Step 14 Replace the top cover, replace the server in the rack, replace power cords and any other cables, then

power on the server by pressing the Power button.

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Maintaining the Server

This chapter describes how to diagnose server system problems using LEDs. It also provides information about how to install or replace hardware components, and it includes the following sections:

• Server Monitoring and Manag ement Tools, page 3-1

• Status LEDs and Buttons, page 3-2

• Preparing for Server Component Installation, page 3-6

• Installing or Replacing Server Components, page 3-10

Server Monitoring and Management Tools

Cisco Integrated Management Interface (CIMC)

You can monitor the server inventory, health, and system event logs by using the built-in Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) GUI or CLI interfaces. See the user documentation for your firmware release at the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10739/products_installation_and_configuration_guides_list.html

Server Configuration Utility

Cisco has also developed the Cisco UCS Server Configuration Utility for C-Series servers, which can aid and simplify the following tasks:

• Monitoring server inventory and health

• Diagnosing common server problems with diagnostic tools and logs

• Setting the BIOS booting order

• Configuring some RAID configurations

• Installing operating systems

This utility is available to order on an optional 16-GB USB thumb drive (see Overview of the Pre-Loaded

16-GB Cisco USB Flash Drive, page 3-33). You can also download the ISO from Cisco.com. See the

user documentation for your version of the utility at the following URL:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10493/products_user_guide_list.html

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Status LEDs and Buttons

This section describes the location and meaning of LEDs and butt ons and includes the following topics:

• Front Panel LEDs, page 3-2

• Rear Panel LEDs and Buttons, page 3-4

Front Panel LEDs

Figure 3-1 shows the front panel LEDs. Table 3-1 defines the LED states.

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Figure 3-1 Front Panel LEDs

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

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LED Name State

Power button/Power status LED • Off—There is no AC power to the server.

• Amber—The server is in standby power mode. Power is supplied only to the CIMC

and some motherboard functions.

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• Green—The server is in main power mode. Power is supplied to all server

components.

Identification • Off—The Identification LED is not in use.

• Blue—The Identification LED is activated.

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Table 3-1 Front Panel LEDs, Definitions of States (continued)

LED Name State

System status • 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. For example:

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Power supply redundancy is lost.

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CPUs are mismatched.

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At least one CPU is faulty.

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At least one DIMM is faulty.

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At least one drive in a RAID configuration failed.

• Amber, blinking—The server is in a critical fault state. For example:

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Boot failed.

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Fatal CPU and/or bus error is detected.

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Server is in over-temperature condition.

Fan status • Green—All fan modules are operating properly.

• Amber, steady—One fan module has failed.

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• Amber, blinking—Critical fault, two or more fan modules have failed.

Temperature status • Green—The server is operating at normal temperature.

• Amber, steady—One or more temperature sensors have exceeded a warning

threshold.

• Amber, blinking—One or more temperature sensors have exceeded a critical

threshold.

Power supply status • 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.

Network link activity • Off—The Ethernet 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.

Hard drive fault • Off—The hard drive is operating properly.

• Amber—This hard drive has failed.

• Amber, blinking—The device is rebuilding.

Hard drive activity • Off—There is no hard drive in the hard drive sled (no access, no fault).

• Green—The hard drive is ready.

• Green, blinking—The hard drive is reading or writing data.

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Rear Panel LEDs and Buttons

Figure 3-2 shows the rear panel LEDs and buttons. Table 3-2 defines the LED states.

Figure 3-2 Rear Panel LEDs and Buttons

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1 Power supply fault LED 5 10/100/1000 Ethernet dedicated management

link status LED

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LED Name State

Power supply fault • Off—The power supply is operating normally.

• Amber, blinking—An event warning threshold has been reached, but the power

supply continues to operate.

• Amber, solid—A critical fault threshold has been reached, ca using the pow er

supply to shut down (for example, a fan failure or an over-temperature condition).

Power supply AC OK • Off—There is no AC power to the power supply.

• Green, blinking—AC power OK, DC output not enabled.

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• Green, solid—AC power OK, DC outputs OK.

1-Gb Ethernet link speed • Off—link speed is 10 Mbps.

• Amber—link speed is 10 0 Mbps.

• Green—link spee d is 1 Gbps .

1-Gb Ethernet link status • Off—No link is present.

• Green—Link is active.

• Green, blinking—Traffic is present on the active link.

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• Amber—link speed is 10 0 Mbps.

• Green—link spee d is 1 Gbps .

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Table 3-2 Rear Panel LEDs, Definitions of States (continued)

LED Name State

10/100/1000 Ethernet dedicated management link status

Identification • Off—The Identification LED is not in use.

• Off—No link is present.

• Green—Link is active.

• Green, blinking—Traffic is present on the active link.

• Blue—The Identification LED is activated.

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Preparing for Server Component Installation

This section describes how to prepare for component installation, and it includes the following topics:

• Required Equipment, page 3-6

• Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server, page 3-6

• Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover, page 3-7

• Removing and Replacing the Front Chassis Panel, page 3-8

• Replaceable Component Locations, page 3-9

• Serial Number Location, page 3-9

Required Equipment

The following equipment is used to perform the procedures in this chapter:

• Number 2 Phillips-head screwdriver

• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap or other grounding equipment such as a grounded mat

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Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server

The server can run in two power modes:

• Main power mode—Power is supplied to all server components and any operating system on your

drives can run.

• Standby power mode—Power is supplied only to the service processor and the cooling fans and it

is safe to power off the server (remove power cords) from this mode.

You can invoke a graceful shutdown or an hard shutdown by using either of the following methods:

• Use the CIMC manageme nt interface.

• Use the Power button on the server front panel. To use the Power button, follow these steps:

Step 1 Check the color of the Power Status LED (see the “Front Panel LEDs” section on page 3-2).

• Green—the server is in main power mode and must be shut down before it can be safely powered

off. Go to

• Amber—the server is already in standby mode and can be safely powered off. Go to Step 3.

Step 2 Invoke either a graceful shutdown or a hard shutdown:

Caution To avoid data loss or damage to your operating system, you should always invoke a graceful shutdown

of the operating system.

Step 2.

• Graceful shutdown—Press and release the Power button. The operating system performs a graceful

shutdown and the server goes to st andby m ode, wh ich is indic ated by an am ber Power Status LED .

• Emergency shutdown—Press and hold the Power button for 4 seconds to force the main power off

and immediately enter standby mode.

Step 3 Disconnect the power cords from the power supplies in your server to completely power off the server.

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Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover

To remove or replace the top cover of the server, follow these steps:

Tip You do not have to remove the cover to replace hard drives or the power supply.

Step 1 Remove the top cover (see Figure 3-3):

a. Loosen the captive thumbscrew screw that secures the rear edge of the cover to the chassis. b. Push the cover toward the server rear about one-half inch (1.27 cm), until it stops. c. Lift the cover straight up from the server and set it aside.

Step 2 Replace the top cover:

a. Place the cover on top of the server about one-half inch (1.27 cm) behin d the lip of the front chassis

panel. The cover should sit flat.

Note The flanges on the top cover must slide underneath the front chassis panel.

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b. Slide the top cover toward the front chassis panel, sliding the flanges on the top cover underneath

the front chassis panel.

c. Tighten the captive thumbscrew that secures the rear edge of the cover to the chassis.

Figure 3-3 Removing the Top Cover or Front Chassis Panel

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(two, one on each side of the panel)

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Removing and Replacing the Front Chassis Panel

To remove or replace the front chassis panel of the server, follow these steps:

Tip Remove this panel only if you are instructed to do so in a procedure in this book.

Step 1 Remove the front chassis panel (see Figure 3-3):

a. Remove the top cover from the server as described in Removing and Replacing the Server Top

Cover, page 3-7.

b. Use a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the two screws that secure the front chassis panel to

the chassis (see

c. Push the panel toward the se rver rear about one-half inch (1.27 cm), until its front flanges are free

from the front panel lip.

d. Lift the panel straight up from the server and set it aside.

Step 2 Replace the front chassis panel:

Figure 3-3).

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a. Set the front chassis panel back in place, about one-half inch (1.27 cm) behind the front panel lip.

Note The flanges on the panel must slide under the front chassis lip.

b. Slide the front chassis panel toward the front chassis lip, sliding the flanges on the panel underneath

the front chassis lip.

c. Replace the two screws that secure the panel to the chassis (see Figure 3-3). d. Replace the top cover to the server as described in Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover,

page 3-7.

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Replaceable Component Locations

This section shows the locations of the components that are discussed in this chapter. The view in

Figure 3-4 is from the top down with the top cover, front chassis panel, and air baffle removed.

Figure 3-4 Replaceable Component Locations

2 3 5 74 6

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PCIe 1

1 Drives (hot-swappable, 

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accessed through front panel)

2 Front operations panel board 10 PCIe riser 2 (PCIe slot 2) 3 Drive backplane 11 Trusted platform module socket on

motherboard (not visible under PCIe riser 2)

4 Cooling fans (five) 12 Power supply

(accessed through rear panel)

5 DIMM slots on motherboard (twelve) 13 Integrated SAS RAID connectors on

motherboard (left to right, SCU_Port 0, SCU_Port 1)

6 CPUs and heatsinks (two) 14 SW RAID 5 key header on motherboard 7 PCIe riser 1 (PCIe slot 1) 15 RAID SCU option ROM header on

motherboard

8 Internal USB 2.0 port

(on motherboard under PCIe riser 1)

16 Mounting point for SuperCap power module

(RAID backup unit)

Serial Number Location

The serial number for the server is printed on a la bel on t he top of the server, near the front.

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Warning

Caution When handling server components, wear an ESD strap to avoid damage.

Tip You can press the Identification button on the front panel or rear panel to turn on a flashing Identification

Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might disrupt other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate the system unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place.

Statement 1029

Class 1 laser product.

Statement 1008

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LED on the front and rear panels of the server. This allows you to locate the specific server that you are servicing when you go to the opposite side of the rack. You can also activate these LEDs remotely by using the CIMC interface. See the

“Status LEDs and Buttons” section on page 3-2 for locations of th ese

LEDs.

This section describes how to install and replace server components, and it includes the following topics:

• Replacing Hard Drives or Solid State Drives, page 3-11

• Replacing a Front Operations Panel Board, page 3-12

• Replacing a Drive Backplane, page 3-14

• Replacing Fan Modules, page 3-16

• Replacing DIMMs, pa ge 3-17

• Replacing CPUs and H eatsinks, pa ge 3-22

• Replacing the Motherboard RTC Battery, page 3-27

• Replacing a PCIe Riser, page 3-28

• Replacing a PCIe Card, page 3-30

• Replacing a Cisco USB Flash Drive, page 3-33

• Replacing the SuperCap Power Module (RAID Backup Unit), page 3-37

• Installing a Trusted Platform Module, page 3-39

• Replacing Power Supplies, page 3-42

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HDD05

Replacing Hard Drives or Solid State Drives

This section includes the following information:

• Drive Population Guidelines, page 3-11

• Drive Replacement Procedure, page 3-11

Drive Population Guidelines

The drive-bay numbering is shown in Figure 3-5.

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Figure 3-5 Drive Numbering, Small Form Factor

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Observe these drive population guidelines for optimum performance:

• When populating drives, add drives to the lowest-numbered bays first.

• Keep an empty drive blanking tray in any unused bays to ensure proper air flow.

• You can mix hard drives and SSDs in the same server. However, You cannot configure a logical

volume (virtual drive) that contains a mix of hard drives and SSDs. That is, when you create a logical volume, it must contain all hard drives or all SSDs.

Drive Replacement Procedure

To replace or install a hot-pluggable hard drive, follow these steps:

Tip You do not have to shut down or power off the server to replace hard drives or solid state drives (SSDs)

because they are hot-pluggable.

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HDD01 HDD06

HDD02 HDD07

HDD03 HDD08

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Step 1 Remove the drive that you are replacing or remove a blank drive tray from the bay:

a. Press the release button on the face of the drive tray. See Figure 3-6. b. Grasp and open the ejector lever and then pull the drive tray out of the slot. c. If you are replacing an existing drive, remove the fou r drive-tr ay scr ews that secure the drive to the

tray and then lift the drive out of the tray.

Step 2 Install a new drive:

a. Place a new drive in the empty drive tray and install the four drive-tray screws. b. With the ejector lever on the drive tr ay open, in sert the d rive tray into the empty dr ive bay. c. Push the tray into the slot until it touches the backplane, then clos e the ejector lev er to lock the drive

in place.

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HDD06

HDD01

HDD07

HDD02

HDD08

HDD03

HDD04HDD04

HDD04

HDD05HDD05

HDD05

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1 Ejector lever 3 Drive tray securing screws (4) 2 Release button –

Replacing a Front Operations Panel Board

The front operations panel board contains the front panel LEDs, Power and Identification buttons, and the front USB ports.

To replace a front operations panel board, follow these steps:

Step 1 Remove the front operations panel board that you are replacing. See Figure 3-8:

a. Power off the server as described in the “Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server” section on

page 3-6.

b. Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that yo u can remove the top cover. You might

have to detach cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.

Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

c. Remove the top cover as described in “Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover” section on

page 3-7.

d. Remove the front chassis panel as described in Removing and Replacing the Front Chassis Panel,

page 3-8.

e. Disconnect the two ribbon cables from the front operations panel board.

To disconnect the ribbon cables, open their hinged connectors.

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g. Slide the board back from the front panel openings until the keyed slots on the front corners of the

board can be lifted over the chassis pegs.

h. Lift the board up and off the pegs and remove it from the chassis.

Step 2 Replace a front operations panel board:

a. Set the board in place with the keyed slots in the front corners of the board over the two chassis pegs.

Note When you slide the board forward in the next step, be careful to align the LED light-pipes on the

b. Slide the board forward to lock the keyed slots onto the pegs. c. Replace the two screws that secure the board to the chassis. d. Reconnect the two ribbon cables to the board.

Open a hinged connector and insert the end of a ribbon cable squarely into the connector until it stops, and then close the hinged connector.

Note The side of the cable end that is colored blue should face upward.

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board with the openings in the server front panel.

e. Replace the front chassis panel.

f. Replace the top cover.

g. Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then power on the server by pressing the Power

button.

Figure 3-7 Replacing the Front Operations Panel Board

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SYS FAN2

SYS FAN3

SYS FAN4

SYS FAN5

CPU 1

CPU 2

PCIe 1

PCIe 2

PSU 1

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Replacing a Drive Backplane

To install or replace a drive backplane, follow these steps:

Step 1 Remove the drive backplane that you are replacing. See Figure 3-8:

a. Power off the server as described in the “Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server” section on

page 3-6.

b. Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that yo u can remove the top cover. You might

have to detach cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.

Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

c. Remove the top cover as described in “Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover” section on

page 3-7.

d. Remove the front chassis panel as described in Removing and Replacing the Front Chassis Panel,

page 3-8.

e. Remove all drives from the server.

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Tip Label the drives as you remove them to aid replacement.

f. Disconnect all cables from the backplane.

Tip Label the cables as you disconnect them to aid replacement.

g. Disconnect the two ribbon cables from the front operations panel board and pull them out of the

opening in the backplane assembly to provide clearance. To disconnect the ribbon cables, open their hinged connectors.

h. Use a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the four scr ews that se cure the b ackplane to the

chassis (see

Note Two of the backplane screws secure the backplane to the chassis floor; the other two securing

Figure 3-8).

screws are accessed from the outside of the server, one on each side.

i. Lift straight up on the backplane to disengage it from its guides on the chassis walls.

Step 2 Install a new drive backplane:

a. Set the backplane in place and then slide it down within the guides on the chassis walls until it sits

on the chassis floor.

b. Replace the four screws that secure the backplane to the chassis (see Figure 3-8). c. Thread the two front operation panel ribbon cables back through the opening in the backplane

assembly.

d. Reconnect the two ribbon cabl es to the front operations panel board.

Open a hinged ribbon-cable connector and insert the end of a ribbon cable squarely into the connector until it stops, and then close the hinged connector.

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Note The side of the ribbon cable end that is colored blue should face upward.

e. Reconnect all cables to the backplane, including all RAID controller cables and all power cables.

f. Replace all drives to the server. g. Replace the front chassis panel. h. Replace the top cover.

i. Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then power on the server by pressing the Power

button.

Figure 3-8 Replacing the Drive Backplane

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SYS FAN1

SYS FAN2

SYS FAN3

SYS FAN4

SYS FAN5

CPU 1

CPU 2

PCIe 1

PCIe 2

PSU 1

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1 Front panel control board cable connectors 3 Location of opening in backplane assembly

for front operations panel ribbon cables

2 Backplane securing screw locations (two on

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backplane assembly and two on exterior sides)

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Replacing Fan Modules

The five fan modules in the server are numbered as follows when you are facing the front of the server (also see For example, FAN 1 is designated as SYS_FAN2 in the software.

Figure 3-9 Fan Module Numbering

Figure 3-10). The fan numbering as designated by the server’s CIMC software is also listed.

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FA N 1

SYS_FAN2

FA N 2

SYS_FAN3

FA N 3

SYS_FAN4

FAN 4

SYS_FAN5

FA N 5

SYS_FAN6

To replace or install a fan module, follow these steps:

Caution The fans in the Cisco UCS C22 server are not hot-swappable.

Step 1 Remove a fan module that you are replacing (see Figure 3-10):

a. Power off the server as described in the “Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server” section on

page 3-6.

b. Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that yo u can remove the top cover. You might

have to detach cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.

Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

c. Remove the top cover as described in “Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover” section on

page 3-7.

d. Remove the internal air baffle from the server to provide access to the fan-cable connectors on the

motherboard.

e. Disconnect the fan module’s cable from its motherboard connector.

f. Grasp the fan module and lift straight up to free it from the chassis. Carefully free the fan module

cable from the fan-tray clips to avoid damaging it.

Step 2 Install a new fan module:

a. Set the new fan module in place, aligning its four rubber pegs with the slots in the fan tray. See

Figure 3-10.

b. Connect the fan’s cable to the motherboard connector. Reroute the cable into the cable clips on the

fan tray.

c. Replace the air baffle and the top cover. d. Replace the server in the rack.

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1 1 2

SYS FAN2

SYS FAN1

SYS FAN2

SYS FAN3

1 Rubber alignment pegs 

(four on each fan module)

Replacing DIMMs

This section includes the following topics:

• Memory Performance Guidelines and Population Rules, page 3-18

• DIMM Replacement Procedure, page 3-21

Caution DIMMs and their sockets are fragile and must be handled with care to avoid damage during installation.

Caution Cisco does not support 3rd-party DIMMs. Using non-Cisco DIMMs in the server might result in system

problems or damage to the motherboard.

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2 Fan-cable connector on motherboard

(one for each fan module)

Note To ensure the best server performance, it is important that you are familiar with memory performance

guidelines and population rules before you install or replace memory.

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B1 C0

Front of Server

CPU1

CPU2

Memory Performance Guidelines and Population Rules

This section describes the type of memory that the server requires and its effect on performance. The section includes the following topics:

• DIMM Slot Numbering, pa ge 3-18

• DIMM Population Rules, page 3-19

• Memory Mirroring, page 3-20

DIMM Slot Numbering

Figure 3-11 shows the numbering of the DIMM slots.

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Figure 3-11 DIMM Slots and CPUs

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DIMM Population Rules

Observe the following guidelines when installing or replacing DIMMs:

• Each CPU supports three memory channels.

• Each channel has two DIMM slots (for example, channel A = slots A0 and A1).

• When both CPUs are installed, populate the DIMM slots of each CPU identically.

• In a single-CPU configuration, populate the channels for CPU1 only. Any DIMM installed in a

• Although 1600 MHz DIMMs can be run in Power Savings Mode (1.35 V operation), 1600 MHz

• Observe the DIMM mixing rules shown in Table 3-3.

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CPU1 supports channels A, B, and C.

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CPU2 supports channels D, E, and F

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A channel can operate with one or two DIMMs installed.

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If a channel has only one DIMM, populate slot 0 first (the blue slot).

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Fill blue slots in the channels first: A0, D0, B0, E0, C0, F0

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Fill black slots in the channels second: A1, D1, B1, E1, C1, F1

DIMM socket for which the CPU is absent is not recognized.

operation is supported only when the DDR mode is set to Performance Mode (see “

Low-Voltage DIMM Operation.”) A 1600 MHz DIMM set to Power Savings Mode operates at

1066 MHz.

Enabling

Ta b l e 3-3 DIMM Mixing Rules

DIMM Parameter Mixed Mix Across Single Channel? Mix Across Multiple Channels?

DIMM size (4, 8, 16 GB) No—Must be same size in

Yes—Can be different sizes in server.

channel.

DIMM speed (1333 or 1600 MHz)

DIMM type (R-DIMM) No—Must be same type in

No—Must be same speed in  channel.

No—Must be the same speed in server.

No—Must be the same type in server.

channel.

• Memory mirroring reduces the amount of memory available by 50% because only one of the two

populated channels provides data. When memory mirroring is enabled, DIMMs must be installed in sets of 2 or 4, as described in

Memory Mirroring, page 3-20.

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Enabling Low-Voltage DIMM Operation

You can enable low voltage (1.35 V) DIMM operation for all DIMMs in the server. There is a setting in the BIOS Setup utility that you can use to change the DDR memory mode to Power Saving mode, as described in the following procedure:

Step 1 Enter the BIOS setup utility by pressing the F2 key when prompted during bootup. Step 2 Select the Advanced tab. Step 3 Select Low Voltage DDR Mode. Step 4 In the pop-up window, select either Power Saving or Performance Mode:

• Power Saving Mode–Prioritizes low-voltage memory operation.

• Performance Mode–Prioritizes performance memory operation. If you mix low-voltage DIMMs

with standard DIMMs, the system defaults to this setting.

Step 5 Press F10 to save your changes and exit the setup utility.

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Memory Mirroring

When memory mirroring is enabled, the memory subsystem simu ltaneously writes i dentical data t o two channels. If a memory read from one of the channels returns incorrect data due to an uncorrectable memory error, the system automatically retrieves the data from the other channel. A transient or soft error in one channel does not affect the mirrored data, and operation continues unless there is a simultaneous error in exact ly the same location on a DIMM and its mirrored DIMM. Memory mirroring reduces the amount of memory available to the operating system by 50% because only one of the two populated channels provides data.

If you choose to enable memory mirroring, population is different for single-CPU configurations and two-CPU configurations. Populate the DIMM slots in the order shown in either

Ta b l e 3-4 Memory Mirroring DIMM Population, Single-CPU

Table 3-4 or Table 3-5.

Number of DIMMs  per CPU CPU 1 Population CPU2 Population

2 A0; B0 CPU2 slots not available 4 A0, B0; A1, B1 CPU2 slots not available

Ta b l e 3-5 Memory Mirroring DIMM Population, Two CPUs

Number of DIMMs  per CPU CPU 1 Population CPU2 Population

2 A0; B0 D0; E0 4 A0, B0; A1, B1 D0, E0; D1, E1

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DIMM Replacement Procedure

To install a DIMM assembly, follow these steps:

Step 1 Remove the DIMM that you are replacing:

a. Power off the server as described in the “Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server” section on

page 3-6.

b. Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that yo u can remove the top cover. You might

have to detach cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.

Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

c. Remove the top cover as described in “Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover” section on

page 3-7.

d. Remove the internal air baffle from the server to provide access to the DIMM slots. e. Open the ejector levers at both ends of the DIMM slot, then lift the DIMM out of the slot.

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Step 2 Install a new DIMM:

Note Before installing DIMMs, refer to the population guidelines. See Memory Performance

Guidelines and Population Rules, page 3-18.

f. Align the new DIMM with the empty slot on the motherboard. Use the alignment key in the DIMM

slot to correctly orient the DIMM.

g. Push down evenly on the top corners of the DIMM until it is fully seated and the ejector levers on

both ends lock into place.

h. Replace the air baffle and the top cover.

i. Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then power on the server by pressing the Power

button.

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Replacing CPUs and Heatsinks

This server has two CPU sockets. Each CPU supports three DIMM channels (six DIMM slots). See

Figure 3-11.

The server can operate with one or two CP installed. If you have only one CPU, install it in the CPU1 socket (see

Note If your server has only one CPU, observe these limitations: Only PCIe slot 1 can be used; only the DIMM

slots for CPU1 can be used.

Caution CPUs and their motherboard sockets are fragile and must be handled with care to avoid damaging pins

during installation. The CPUs must be installed with heatsinks and their thermal pads to ensure proper cooling. Failure to install a CPU correctly might result in damage to the server.

Caution The Pick-and-Place tools used in this procedure are required to prevent da mage to the contact pins

between the motherboard and the CPU. Do not attempt this procedure without the required tools, which are included with each CPU option kit. If you do not have the tool, you can order a spare (Cisco PID UCS-CPU-EN-PNP).

Figure 3-11).

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To install or replace a CPU heatsink and CPU, follow these steps:

Step 1 Remove the CPU and heatsink that you are replacing:

a. Power off the server as described in the “Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server” section on

page 3-6.

b. Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that yo u can remove the top cover. You might

have to detach cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.

Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

c. Remove the top cover as described in “Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover” section on

page 3-7.

d. Remove the internal air baffle from the server to provide access to the CPUs. e. Use a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the four captive screws that secure the heatsink and

then lift it off of the CPU.

Note Alternate loosening each screw evenly to avoid damaging the heatsink or CPU.

f. Unclip the CPU retaining latch, then open the hinged CPU cover plate. See Figure 3-12.

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Figure 3-12 CPU Socket Latches

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Step 2 Remove a protective cap or an old CPU from the socket (if present):

• If you are removing an old CPU, skip to Step 3.

• If you are installing a new CPU to a socket tha t was shipped empty, the socket has a protective cap

that is intended to prevent bent contact pins. Use the tool as shown in

Figure 3-13 to grasp the

protective cap and then pivot to remove the cap.

Figure 3-13 Protective Cap Removal Tool

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Step 3 Remove an old CPU:

a. Set the Pick-and-Place tool on the CPU in the socket, aligning the arrow on the tool with the

registration mark on the socket (the small triangular mark). See

b. Press the top button on th e tool to gr asp the in stalled C PU. c. Lift the tool and CPU straight up. d. Press the top button on the tool to release the old CPU on an anti-static surface.

Figure 3-14 Removing or Inserting a CPU

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Figure 3-14.

1 Arrow on tool 2 Registration mark on CPU socket

Step 4 Insert the new CPU into the Pick-and-Place tool:

a. Remove the new CPU from the packaging and place it on the pedestal that is included in the kit.

Align the registration mark on the corner of the CPU with the arrow on the corner of the pedestal (see

Figure 3-15).

b. Set the Pick-and-Place tool on the CPU pedestal, aligning the arrow on the tool with the arrow on

the corner of the pedestal. Make sure that the tabs on the tool are fully seated in the slots on the pedestal.

c. Press the top button on the tool to grasp and lock in the CPU. d. Lift the tool and CPU straight up off the pedestal.

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1 Arrow marks for alignment –

Step 5 Install a new CPU:

a. Set the Pick-and-Place tool with CPU over the empty CPU socket on the motherboard.

Note Align the arrow on the top of the tool with the registration mark (small triangle) that is stamped on the

metal of the CPU socket, as shown in Figure 3-14.

b. Press the top button on the tool to set the CPU into the socket. Remove the empty tool. c. Close the hinged CPU cover plate. d. Clip down the CPU retaining latch. See Figure 3-12.

Step 6 Install a heatsink:

Caution The heatsink must have a new, undamaged thermal pad on the heatsink-to-CPU surface to ensure pr oper

cooling. If you are replacing a heatsink that was previously used, you must remove the old thermal pad. If you are installing a new heatsink, skip to step d. below.

a. Apply an alcohol-based cleaning solution to the old thermal pad and let it soak for a least 15

seconds.

b. Wipe all of the old thermal pad off the old heatsink using a soft cloth that will not scratch the

heatsink surface.

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c. Apply thermal grease from an included syringe to the top of the CPU.

Apply about 2 cubic centimeters of grease (about half the syringe contents) to the to p of the CPU in the pattern that is shown in

Note If you do not have a syringe of thermal grease, you can order a spare 

(Cisco PID UCS-CPU-GREASE).

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Figure 3-16.

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d. For a new heatsink, peel the protective film from the thermal pad that is on the bottom of the new

heatsink.

Figure 3-16 Thermal Grease Application Pattern

Note Do not apply a syringe of thermal grease if you are installing a new heatsink that already has a

pre-applied thermal pad.

e. Align the heatsink captive screws with the motherboard standoffs, then use a Number 2

Phillips-head screwdriver to tighten the captive screws evenly.

Note Alternate tightening each screw evenly to avoid damaging the heatsink or CPU.

f. Replace the top cover.

g. Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then power on the server by pressing the Power

button.

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Warning

There is danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

[Statement 1015]

The real-time clock (RTC) battery retains system settings when the server is disconnected from power. The battery type is Panasonic CR2032 or equivalent.

To replace or install the motherboard CMOS battery, follow these steps:

Step 1 Remove the RTC battery (see Figure 3-17):

a. Power off the server as described in the “Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server” section on

page 3-6.

b. Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that yo u can remove the top cover. You might

have to detach cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.

Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

c. Remove the top cover as described in “Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover” section on

page 3-7.

d. Locate the RTC battery. See Figure 3-17. e. Gently remove the battery from the holder on the motherboard. Pull the retaining cl ip in the battery

holder away from the battery to provide clearance.

Step 2 Install an RTC battery:

a. Gently insert the battery into the holder and inside the retaining clip.

Note The positive side of the battery marked “3V+” should face upward.

b. Push the battery into the socket until it is fully seated. c. Replace the top cover. d. Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and power on the server by pressing the Power button.

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Replacing a PCIe Riser

The server contains two toolless PCIe risers for horizontal installation of PCIe cards. See Table 3-6 for a description of the PCIe slots on each riser.

Figure 3-18 Rear Panel, Showing PCIe Slots

PSU 1

To install or replace a PCIe riser, follow these steps:

Step 1 Remove the PCIe riser that you are replacing (see Figure 3-19):

a. Power off the server as described in the “Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server” section on

page 3-6.

b. Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that yo u can remove the top cover. You might

have to detach cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.

Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

c. Remove the top cover as described in “Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover” section on

page 3-7.

d. Lift straight up on both ends of the PCIe riser to disengage its circuit board from the socket on the

motherboard.

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e. If the riser has a card installed, remove the card from the riser.

Step 2 Install a new PCIe riser:

a. If you removed a card from the old PCIe riser, inst all the card to the new riser (see Replacing a PCIe

Card, page 3-30).

b. Position the PCIe riser over its socket on the motherboard and over the chassis alignment features

(see

c. Carefully push down on both ends of the PCIe riser to fully engage its circuit board co nnector with

the socket on the motherboard.

d. Replace the top cover. e. Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then power on the server by pressing the Power

button.

Figure 3-19 Replacing the PCIe Riser

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Figure 3-19). The metal shell of the riser has alignment tabs that fit into slots in the chassis.

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Caution Cisco supports all PCIe cards qualified and sold by Cisco. PCIe cards not qualified or sold by Cisco are

the responsibility of the customer. Although Cisco will always st and behind and suppor t the C-Seri es rack-mount servers, customers using standard, off-the-shelf, thir d-party cards must go to the third -party card vendor for support if any issue with that particular third-party card occurs.

This section includes the following topics:

• PCIe Slots, page 3-30

• Replacing a PCIe Card, page 3-31

• Special Considerations for Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Cards, page 3-32

• RAID Controller Card Cable Routing, page 3-32

PCIe Slots

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The server contains two toolless PCIe risers for horizontal in stallation of PCIe cards. See Figure 3-20 and Table 3-6 for a description of the PCIe slots on these risers.

Figure 3-20 Rear Panel, Showing PCIe Slots

Ta b l e 3-6 PCIe Expansion Slots

Electrical 

Slot Number

1 (on riser 1)

Lane Width Connector Length Card Length1

Card Height 2

Gen-3 x16 x16 extended 1/2 length Full-height

NCSI3 Support

Yes

2 (on riser 2) Gen-3 x16 x16 connector 1/2 length 1/2 height No

1. This is the supported length because of internal clearance.

2. This is the size of the rear panel opening.

3. Network Communications Services Interface protocol

4. Slot 1 can operate when the server is in standby power mode.

Note In single-CPU configurations, only PCIe slot 1 can be used.

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Replacing a PCIe Card

Note If you are installing a Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Card, there are prerequisite considerations. See

Special Considerations for Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Cards, page 3-32.

Note If you are installing a RAID controller card, see RAID Controller Considerations, page C-1 for more

information about supported cards and cabling.

To install or replace a PCIe card, follow these steps:

Step 1 Remove a PCIe card (or a blank filler panel) from the PCIe riser:

a. Shut down and power off the server as described in the “Shutting Down and Powering Off the

Server” section on page 3-6.

b. Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might

have to detach cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.

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Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

c. Remove the top cover as described in the “Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover” section

on page 3-7.

d. Remove any cables from the ports of the PCIe card that you are replacing.

Tip Label the cables when you disconnect them to aid correct connection to the new card.

e. Lift straight up on both ends of the PCIe riser to disengage it from the socket on the motherboard.

f. Pull evenly on both ends of the PCIe card to remove it from the socket on the PCIe riser.

If the riser has no card, remove the blanking panel from the rear opening of the riser.

Step 2 Install a new PCIe card:

a. Align the new PCIe card with the empty socket on the PCIe riser.

Note Align and insert the card’s rear panel tab into the r iser’s rear panel opening at the same time you

align the card with the empty socket.

b. Push down evenly on both ends of the card until it is fully seated in the socket. c. Ensure that the card rear panel tab sits flat against the PCIe riser rear panel opening. d. Position the PCIe riser over its socket on the motherboard and over the alignment features (see

Figure 3-19).

e. Carefully push down on both ends of the PCIe riser to fully engage its circuit board co nnector with

the socket on the motherboard.

f. Replace the top cover.

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g. Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then power on the server by pressing the Power

button.

h. If the card that you replaced was a RAID controller, continue with Restoring RAID Configuration

After Replacing a RAID Controller, page C-20.

Special Considerations for Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Cards

Table 3-7 describes the requirements for the supported Cisco UCS virtual interface cards (VICs).

Ta b l e 3-7 Cisco UCS C22 Requirements for Virtual Interface Cards

Virtual Interface Card (VIC)

Cisco UCS VIC P81E

N2XX-ACPCI01

Cisco UCS VIC 1225

UCSC-PCIE-CSC-02

1. See PCIe Slots, page 3-30.

Number of VICs Supported in Server

Slots That Support

VICs

1 PCIE 1 PCIE 1 1.4(5) 2.0(2) 5.0

1 PCIE 1 PCIE 1 1.4(6) 2.1(0) 5.0

Primary Slot For UCS Integration or Cisco Card NIC Mode

Minimum CIMC Firmware

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Minimum VIC Firmware For Use With UCS Integration

Minimum Nexus OS on an Upstream Nexus Fabric Interconnect

RAID Controller Card Cable Routing

If the PCIe card that you are installing or replacing is a RAID controller card, see RAID Controller

Considerations, page C-1 for required cables and cable routing guidelines.

See also Replacing the SuperCap Power Module (RAID Backup Unit), page 3-37 for instructions on installing a RAID backup unit for a RAID controller card.

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Replacing a Cisco USB Flash Drive

The server has two options for USB flash drives:

• The server can be ordered with one blank 8-GB flash drive pre-installed in the internal USB slot.

• This server can be ordered with one pre-loaded 16-GB Cisco USB flash drive that ships in the box.

This flash drive is pre-loaded with Cisco UCS C-Series Utilities.

This section includes the following topics:

• Overview of the Pre-Loaded 16-GB Cisco USB Flash Drive, page 3-33

• Enabling a Pre-Loaded Cisco USB Flash Drive Virtual Drive, page 3-33

• Booting a Pre-Loaded Cisco USB Flash Drive Virtual Drive, page 3-34

• Monitoring and Managing a Cisco USB Flash Drive, page 3-35

• Cisco USB Flash Drive Replacement Procedure, page 3-35

• Enabling or Disabling the Internal USB Port, page 3-36

Overview of the Pre-Loaded 16-GB Cisco USB Flash Drive

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This Cisco USB flash drive is pre-loaded with three software bundles, each on one of four preconfigured virtual drives (VDs). The fourth VD allows you to install an OS or embedded hypervisor.

The VDs are configured as follows:

1. Cisco UCS Server Configuration Utility (SCU).

2. Hypervisor (HV). This is a VD that you can use for your own purposes.

3. Cisco Drivers (Drivers).

4. Cisco Host Upgrade Utility (HUU).

Enabling a Pre-Loaded Cisco USB Flash Drive Virtual Drive

Each of the VDs on the pre-loaded Cisco USB flash drive can be separately enabled or hidden from the host. The default as shipped from the factory is for all VDs to be hidden.

To enable VDs and expose them to the host, follow these steps:

Step 1 Log in to CIMC interface for the server, using the IP address of the server. Step 2 Navigate thro ugh GUI tab s to Server > Inventory > Storage. Step 3 Click FlexFlash-0 in the Storage Adapters list. Step 4 Click on Configure Operational Profile in the Actions area.

The Operational Profile dialog opens.

Step 5 Check the box for each VD that you want to enable and expose to the host, then click Save Changes.

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Booting a Pre-Loaded Cisco USB Flash Drive Virtual Drive

When you want to access the Cisco SCU or Cisco HUU software, you boot its VD with a one-time boot option. When you want to boot the hypervisor (HV) VD, you boot it with a permanent boot order selection. See the following topics in this section:

• Booting the Cisco SCU and Cisco HUU Software VDs, page 3-34

• Booting the Hypervisor VD, page 3-34

Booting the Cisco SCU and Cisco HUU Software VDs

Y o u can access the preinstalled Cisco SCU and Cisco HUU software bundles by booting their respecti ve VDs with a one-time boot option:

Step 1 Enable the SCU or HUU VD.

See Enabling a Pre-Loaded Cisco USB Flash Drive Virtual Drive, page 3-33.

Step 2 In the CIMC GUI interface, navigate through the tabs to Server > BIOS. Step 3 Click Configure Boot Override Priority.

The Boot Override Priority dialog opens.

Step 4 Pull down the menu and select SCU or HUU, then click OK.

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Step 5 Reboot the serve r.

The server boots the selected VD.

Note This is a one-time boot option. After r unning Cisco SCU or Cisco HUU, the server returns to its

Booting the Hypervisor VD

You can boot the hypervisor (HV ) VD with a more p er manen t bo ot selection. (To change the boot order one time, use the procedure in

To permanently set the boot order for an HV VD, use the following steps:

Step 1 Boot the server and watch for the prompt to press F2 to open the BIOS Setup utility. Step 2 When prompted, press F2 to open the BIOS Setup utility. Step 3 Navigate to the Boot Options tab. Step 4 Use the Boot Options screen to set the HV VD to your desired boot order for the server.

previously configured boot path.

Booting the Cisco SCU and Cisco HUU Software VDs, page 3-34.)

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Monitoring and Managing a Cisco USB Flash Drive

You can monitor and manage your installed Cisco USB Flash Drive by using the CIMC GUI interface or the CLI interface. 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 in the documentation roadmap linked below. The links to these documents are in the C-Series documentation roadmap:

http://www.cisco.com/go/unifiedcomputing/c-series-doc

Cisco USB Flash Drive Replacement Procedure

To install or replace a Cisco USB Flash Drive, follow these steps:

Step 1 Remove the USB flash drive that you are replacing. See Figure 3-21:

a. Power off the server as described in the “Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server” section on

page 3-6.

b. Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that yo u can remove the top cover. You might

have to detach cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.

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Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

c. Remove the top cover as described in “Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover” section on

page 3-7.

d. Remove PCIe riser 1 to provide access to the USB flash drive socket that is on the motherboard (see

Figure 3-21).

See Replacing a PCIe Riser, page 3-28 for more information.

e. Pull the USB flash drive from the slot.

Step 2 Install a USB flash drive:

a. Insert the USB flash drive into the socket. b. Replace PCIe riser 1 to the server.

See Replacing a PCIe Riser, page 3-28 for more information.

c. Replace the top cover. d. Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then power on the server by pressing the Power

button.

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Enabling or Disabling the Internal USB Port

The factory default is for all USB ports on the server to be enabled. However, t he i nternal US B por t can be enabled or disabled in the server BIOS. To enable or disable the internal USB port, follow these steps:

Step 1 Enter the BIOS Setup utility by pressing the F2 key when prompted during bootup. Step 2 Navigate to the Advanced tab. Step 3 On the Advanced tab, select USB Configuration. Step 4 On the USB Configuration page, select USB Ports Configuration. Step 5 Scroll to USB Port: Internal, press Enter, and then select either Enabled or Disabled from the pop-up

menu.

Step 6 Press F10 to save and exit the utility.

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Replacing the SuperCap Power Module (RAID Backup Unit)

This server supports installation of one SuperCap power modules (SCPMs). The SCPM mounts inside a bracket that is next to the cooling fans (see

The SCPM is supported only when using the LSI MegaRAID-CV controller card. This supercap module provides approximately 3 years of backup for the disk write-back cache DRAM in the case of sudden power loss by offloading the cache to the NAND flash.

To replace the RAID backup unit, follow these steps:

Step 1 Remove an SCPM (see Figure 3-22).

a. Power off the server as described in the “Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server” section on

page 3-6.

b. Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that yo u can remove the top cover. You might

have to detach cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.

Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

Figure 3-22).

c. Remove the top cover as described in the “Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover” section

on page 3-7.

d. Disconnect the cable from the existing SCPM. e. Slide the SCPM free of the clips on the bracket (see Figure 3-22).

Step 2 Install a new SCPM:

a. Slide the new SCPM into the clips on the bracket. b. Connect the cable from the RAID controller to the new SCPM. c. Replace the top cover. d. Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then power on the server by pressing the Power

button.

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Installing a Trusted Platform Module

The trusted platform module (TPM) is a smal l circuit board that attaches to a motherboard socket. The socket location is on the motherboard, below PCIe riser 2 (see

Note For security purposes, the TPM is installed with a one-way screw. It cannot be removed with a standard

screwdriver.

To install a trusted platform module (TPM), follow these steps:

Step 1 Prepare the server for component installation.

a. Power off the server as described in the “Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server” section on

page 3-6.

b. Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that yo u can remove the top cover. You might

have to detach cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.

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Figure 3-23).

Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

c. Remove the top cover as described in the “Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover” section

on page 3-7.

d. Remove PCIe riser 2 to provide access to the TPM socket that is on the motherboard (see

Figure 3-23).

See Replacing a PCIe Riser, page 3-28 for more information.

Step 2 Install a TPM (see Figure 3-23):

a. Locate the TPM socket on the motherboard, as shown in Figure 3-23. b. Align the connector that is on the bottom of the TPM circuit board with the motherboard TPM

socket. Align the screw hole and standoff on the TPM board with the screw hole adjacent to the TPM socket.

c. Push down evenly on the TPM to seat it in the motherboard socket. d. Install the single one-way screw that secures the TPM to the motherboard. e. If you removed PCIe riser 2, replace it now.

f. Replace the top cover.

g. Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then power on the server by pressing the Power

button.

Note The TPM and the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) feature must be enabled in the

server BIOS. If you have not previously enabled the TXT an d TPM, continue w ith

Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) Feature For the TPM, page 3-40.

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Intel TXT provides greater protection for information that is used and stored on the business server. A key aspect of that protection is the p rovisio n of an isolated execution environment and associated sections of memory where operations can be conducted on sensitive data, invisibly to the rest of the system. Likewise, Intel TXT provides for a sealed portion of storage where sensitive data such as encryption keys can be kept, helping to shield them from being compromised during an attack by malicious code.

To enable the TXT feature, follow these steps:

Step 1 Verify that a TPM is now installed and enabled in the server:

a. Either attach a VGA monitor and USB keyboard to the server, or log in remotely to the CIMC

interface of the server and open a virtual KVM console window.

b. Reboot the server. c. Watch during bootup for the F2 prompt, and then press F2 to enter BIOS setup. d. Log in to the BIOS Setup utility with your BIOS Administrator password.

Note Y ou must be logged i n as the BIOS administrator to perform th is procedure. If you have not done

so already, set a BIOS administrator password on the Security tab of the BIOS Setup utility.

e. Select the Security tab. Verify that TPM State now says Enabled & Activated.

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Step 2 Verify VT/VT-d and enable the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) feature in the server BIOS:

a. Verify that the Intel Virtualization Technology (VT) and the Intel VT for Directed I/O (VT-d)

features are enabled (the factory default). Select the Advanced tab of the utility, then select Processor Configuration. These features are

listed on the page that appears, along with their states.

b. On this same Advanced > Processor Configuration page, select Intel Trusted Execution

Tec hn ol og y and set it to Enabled.

Note The Intel Trusted Execution Technology feature is only listed when the server has a TPM

c. Press Escape to return to the BIOS Setup utility screen.

Step 3 Verify that the Intel TXT, VT, and VT-d features are enabled:

a. Reboot the server. b. Watch during bootup for the F2 prompt, and then press F2 to enter BIOS setup. c. Select the Advanced tab, then select Processor Configuration. Verify that the state of these three

features is Enabled.

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Replacing Power Supplies

The server has one power supply.

• See Power Specifications, page A-2 for more information about the supported power supplies.

• See Rear Panel LEDs and Buttons, page 3-4 for information about the power supply LEDs.

To replace or install a power supply, follow these steps:

Step 1 Remove the power supply that you are replacing (see Figure 3-24):

a. Power off the server as described in the “Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server” section on

page 3-6.

b. Remove the power cord from the power supply that you are replacing. c. Grasp the power supply handle while pinching the release lever towards the hand le. d. Pull the power supply out of the bay.

Step 2 Install a new power supply:

a. Grasp the power supply handle and insert the new power supply into the empty bay.

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b. Push the power supply into the bay until the release lever locks. c. Connect the power cord to the new power supply. d. Press the Power button to return the server to main power mode.

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Server Specifications

This appendix lists the technical specifications for the server and includes the following sections:

• Physical Specifications, page A-1

• Power Specifications, page A-2

• Environmental Specifications, pa ge A-3

Physical Specifications

Table A-1 lists the physical specifications for the server.

Ta b l e A-1 Physical Specifications

Description Specification

Height 1.7 in. (4.32 cm)

Width 16.9 in. (43.00 cm)

Depth 26.0 in. (66.04 cm)

Weight (fully loaded chassis) Small Form Factor: 27.78 lbs. (12.60 kg)

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Power Specifications

The power specifications for the two power supply options are listed in the following sections:

• 450W Power Supply, page A-2

• 650W Power Supply, page A-3

You can get more specific power information for your exact server configuration by using the Cisco UCS Power Calculator:

http://www.cisco.com/assets/cdc_content_elements/flash/dataCenter/cisco_ucs_power_calculator/

450W Power Supply

Table A-2 lists the specifications for each 450W power supply (Cisco part number UCSC-PSU-450W).

Ta b l e A-2 Power Supply Specifications

Description Specification

AC input voltage range 90 to 264 VAC self-ranging

AC input frequency Range: 47 to 63 Hz (single phase, 50 to 60Hz nominal) AC line input current (steady state) 6.0 A peak at 100 VAC

Maximum AC inrush current 9 A Maximum output power for each power

supply Power supply output voltage Main power: 12 VDC

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Low range: 100 VAC to 120 VAC nominal High range: 200 VAC to 240 VAC nominal

3.0 A peak at 208 VAC

450 W

A-2

Standby power: 12 VDC

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650W Power Supply

Table A-3 lists the specifications for each 650W power supply (Cisco part number UCSC-PSU-650W).

Ta b l e A-3 Power Supply Specifications

Description Specification

AC input voltage range 90 to 264 VAC self-ranging

AC input frequency Range: 47 to 63 Hz (single phase, 50 to 60Hz nominal) AC line input current (steady state) 7.6 A peak at 100 VAC

Maximum AC inrush current 11 A Maximum output power for each power

supply Power supply output voltage Main power: 12 VDC

Environmental Specifications

Low range: 100 VAC to 120 VAC nominal High range: 200 VAC to 240 VAC nominal

3.65 A peak at 208 VAC

650 W

Standby power: 12 VDC

Environmental Specifications

Table A-4 lists the environmental specifications for the server.

Ta b l e A-4 Environmental Specifications

Description Specification

Temperature, operating: 35 to 104°F (1.7 to 40°C)

Temperature, non-operating –40 to 149°F (–40 to 65°C)

Humidity (RH), noncondensing 10 to 90%

Altitude, operating 0 to 10,000 feet (0 to 3000 m)

Altitude, non-operating 0 to 40,000 feet (0 to 12,192 m)

Sound power level Measure A-weighted per ISO7779 LwAd (Bels) Operation at 73°F (23°C)

Sound pressure level Measure A-weighted per ISO7779 LpAm (dBA) Operation at 73°F (23°C)

Derate the maximum temperature by 1°C per every 305 meters of altitude above sea level.

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This appendix provides supported power cable specifications.

Supported Power Cords and Plugs

Each power supply has a separate power cord. Standard power cords or jumper power cords are available for connection to the server. The jumper power cords, for use in racks, are available as an optional alternative to the standard power cords.

Note Only the approved power cords or jumper power cords provided with the server are supported.

Table B-1 lists the power cords for the server power supplies

Ta b l e B-1 Supported Power Cords for the Server

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Description

SFS-250V-10A-AR Power Cord, 250 VAC 10 A IRAM 2073 Plug 

Argentina

CAB-9K10A-AU 250 VAC 10 A 3112 Plug,  Australia

SFS-250V-10A-CN Power Cord, 250 VAC 10 A GB 2009 Plug China

CAB-9K10A-EU Power Cord, 250 VAC 10 A M 2511 Plug Europe

SFS-250V-10A-ID Power Cord, 250 VAC 16A EL-208 Plug South Africa, United Arab Emirates, India

SFS-250V-10A-IS Power Cord, 250 VAC 10 A SI32 Plug  Israel

Length

Feet Meters

8.2 2.5 Figure B-1

8.2 2.5 Figure B-2

8.2 2.5 Figure B-3

8.2 2.5 Figure B-4

8.2 2.5 Figure B-5

8.2 2.5 Figure B-6

Power Cord Reference Illustration

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Table B-1 Supported Power Cords for the Server (continued)

Appendix B Power Cord Specifications

Description

CAB-9K10A-IT Power Cord, 250 VAC 10 A CEI 23-16 Plug  Italy

CAB-9K10A-SW Power Cord, 250 VAC 10 A MP232 Plug  Switzerland

CAB-9K10A-UK Power Cord, 250 VAC 10 A BS1363 Plug (13 A fuse)



United Kingdom

CAB-AC-250V/13A Power Cord, 250 VAC 13 A IEC60320 Plug  North America

CAB-N5K6A-NA Power Cord, 250 VAC 13 A NEMA 6-15 Plug, North America

CAB-9K12A-NA Power cord, 125 VAC, 13 A, NEMA 5-15 Plug North America

CAB-C13-C14-JMPR Cabinet Jumper Power Cord, 250 VAC 13 A, C13-C14 Connectors

Length

Power Cord Reference IllustrationFeet Meters

8.2 2.5 Figure B-7

8.2 2.5 Figure B-8

8.2 2.5 Figure B-9

6.6 2.0 Figure B-10

8.2 2.5 Figure B-11

8.2 2.5 Figure B-12

2.2 0.7 Figure B-13

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2500 mm

Cordset rating: 10 A, 250/500 V MAX

Length: 8.2 ft

Plug:

EL 219

(IRAM 2073)

Connector:

EL 701

(IEC60320/C13)

Cordset rating 10A, 250V

(2500 mm)

Plug:

EL 218

(CCEE GB2009)

186573

Connector:

EL 701

(IEC60320/C13)

AC Power Cord Illustrations

This section includes the AC power cord illustrations. See Figure B-1 through Figure B-13.

Figure B-1 SFS-250V-10A-AR

Supported Power Cords and Plugs

Figure B-2 CAB-9K10A-AU

Cordset rating: 10 A, 250 V/500V

Plug:

EL 206

S. 3112-2000)

Figure B-3 SFS-250V-10A-CN

Length: 2500mm

Connector:

EL 701C

(IEC 60320/C15)

186581

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Connector:

VSCC15

Cordset rating: 10A/16 A, 250 V

Length: 8 ft 2 in. (2.5 m)

Plug:

M2511

186576

OVE

Cordset rating 16A, 250V

(2500mm)

Plug:

EL 208

187490

Connector:

EL 701

Cordset rating 10A, 250V/500V MAX

(2500 mm)

Plug:

EL 212 (SI-32)

186574

Connector:

EL 701B

(IEC60320/C13)

-212

16A 250V

Figure B-4 CAB-9K10A-EU

Figure B-5 SFS-250V-10A-ID

Appendix B Power Cord Specifications

Figure B-6 SFS-250V-10A-IS

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Plug:

I/3G

(CEI 23-16)

Connector

C15M

(EN60320/C15 )

Cordset rating: 10 A, 250 V

Length: 8 ft 2 in. (2.5 m)

186575

Plug:

MP232-R

Cordset rating: 10 A, 250 V

Length: 8 ft. 2 in (2.5 m)

Connector:

IEC 60320 C15

Plug:

Cordset rating: 10 A, 250 V/500 V MAX

Length: 2500mm

Connector:

EL 701C

(EN 60320/C15)

EL 210

(BS 1363A) 13 AMP fuse

Figure B-7 CAB-9K10A-IT

Figure B-8 CAB-9K10A-SW

Supported Power Cords and Plugs

Figure B-9 CAB-9K10A-UK

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Cordset rating 13A, 250V

(6.6 feet) (79±2m)

Plug:

EL312MoldedTwistlock

(NEMA L6-20)

186568

Connector:

EL 701

(IEC60320/C13)

Figure B-10 CAB-AC-250V/13A

Figure B-11 CAB-N5K6A-NA

Appendix B Power Cord Specifications

Plug: NEMA 6-15P

Figure B-12 CAB-9K12A-NA

Plug:

NEMA 5-15P

Cordset rating: 10 A, 250 V

Length: 8.2 ft

Connector:

IEC60320/C13

186570

Cordset rating 13A, 125V

(8.2 feet) (2.5m)

Connector:

IEC60320/C15

192260

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Cordset rating 10A, 250V

(686mm)

Plug:

SS10A

186569

Connector:

HS10S

Figure B-13 CAB-C13-C14-JMPR, Jumper Power Cord

Supported Power Cords and Plugs

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RAID Controller Considerations

This appendix contains the following sections:

• Supported RAID Controllers and Required Cables, page C-2

• Mixing Drive Types in RAID Groups, page C-3

• SuperCap Power Modules (RAID Backup Units), page C-3

• RAID Controller Migration, page C-4

• Embedded RAID Controller, page C-5

• RAID Controller Cabling, page C-17

• LSI MegaRAID Card Beep Codes, page C-19

• Restoring RAID Configuration After Replacing a RAID Controller, page C-20

• For More Information, page C-20

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Supported RAID Controllers and Required Cables

This server supports the RAID controller options and cable requirements shown in Table C-1.

Caution Do not mix controller types in the server. Do not use the embedded MegaRAID controller and a hardware

RAID controller card at the same time. This is not supported and could result in data loss.

Note Dual controllers are not supported.

Ta b l e C-1 Cisco UCS C22 Small Form Factor RAID Options

Controller Style

Embedded MegaRAID

LSI MegaRAID

Onboard 8 internal No 0, 1, 53, 10

PCIe 4 internal4

9220-4i

LSI MegaRAID SAS

PCIe 8 internal No 0, 1, 10 4 drives: 1 mini-SAS

9220-8i

LSI MegaRAID SAS

PCIe 8 internal No 0, 1, 5, 10, 50 4 drives: 1 mini-SAS

9240-8i

LSI MegaRAID SAS

PCIe 8 internal SCPM 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, 50, 60 4 drives: 1 mini-SAS

9265CV-8i

Maximum Drives

SCPM

No 0, 1, 10 4 drives: 1 mini-SAS

RAID Levels

Supported Required Cables

2 mini-SAS:

UCSC-CABLE-AE

1-CPU: UCSC-CABLE-A1

2-CPU: UCSC-CABLE-A2

8 drives: 2 mini-SAS

1-CPU: UCSC-CABLE-A1

2-CPU: UCSC-CABLE-A2

8 drives: 2 mini-SAS

1-CPU: UCSC-CABLE-A1

2-CPU: UCSC-CABLE-A2

8 drives: 2 mini-SAS

1-CPU: UCSC-CABLE-A1

2-CPU: UCSC-CABLE-A2

1. SCPM = SuperCap power module (the RAID backup unit).

2. The embedded RAID controller must be enabled in the BIOS.

3. Embedded RAID 5 support requires an optional software key module.

4. The 9220-4i controller can create a RAID array with maximum 4 drives, even if it detects more than 4 drives.

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Mixing Drive Types in RAID Groups

Following are the rules for mixing hard disk drive (HDD) and solid state drive (SSD) types in a RAID group with the supported controllers.

Ta b l e C-2 Drive Type Mixing in RAID Groups

Mix of Drive Types  in RAID Group Allowed?

SAS HDD + SATA HDD Yes

SAS SSD + SATA SSD Yes

HDD + SSD No

SuperCap Power Modules (RAID Backup Units)

This server supports installation of one SuperCap power module (SCPM). The backup unit mounts to a holder near the cooling fans (see MegaRAID-CV controller cards. This supercap module provides approximately 3 years of backup for the disk write-back cache DRAM in the case of sudden power loss by offloading the cache to the NAND flash.

For SCPM replacement instructions, see Replacing the SuperCap Power Module (RAID Backup Unit),

page 3-37.

Figure 3-22). The SCPM is available only when using the optional LSI

Mixing Drive Types in RAID Groups

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This server supports hardware RAID (PCIe controller cards) and embedded software RAID. See

Table C-3 for which migrations are allowed and a summary of migration steps.

Ta b l e C-3 RAID Controller Migration

Starting RAID Controller Migrate to HW RAID Allowed? Migrate to SW RAID Allowed?

None (no drives)

Onboard SCU Storage support is Disabled in BIOS

Embedded SW RAID

Onboard SCU Storage support is Enabled in BIOS

Allowed

1. Install card.

2. Install cables.

Caution Data migration from

RAID to HW RAID is not supported and could result in data loss.

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Allowed

1. Install desired upgrade

modules to motherboard.

2. Enable SCU storage support

in BIOS.

3. Install cables.

Not applicable

HW RAID

Onboard SCU Storage support is Disabled in BIOS

Allowed only before there is data on the drives; data migration is not supported.

1. Disable SCU storage support

in BIOS.

2. Install card.

3. Install cables.

Not applicable Not allowed

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Embedded RAID Controller

Note VMware ESX/ESXi or any other virtualized environments are not supported for use with the embedded

MegaRAID controller. Hypervisors such as Hyper-V, Xen, or KVM are also not supported for use with the embedded MegaRAID controller.

This server includes an embedded MegaRAID controller with two mini-SAS connectors on the motherboard.

• This controller requires an upgrade to support up to eight SAS drives (SAS RAID 0/1/10) by

installing a Storage Controller Unit (SCU) upgrade ROM chip on the motherboard. See

SCU Upgrade ROM Module For Embedded RAID SAS Support, page C-7.

• You can further upgrade to add SAS RAID 5 support with an optional software key. See Installing

a Software Key Module for Embedded RAID 5 Support, page C-8.

• When you order the server with this controller, the controller is enabled in the BIOS. Instructions

for enabling the controller are included for the case in which a server is reset to defaults (Disabled). See

Enabling the Embedded RAID Controller in the BIOS, page C-8.

Embedded RAID Controller

Installing a

Note You cannot downgrade from using a RAID controller card to using the embedded controller (see RAID

Controller Migration, page C-4). Instructions for installing upgrade modules and enabling the embedded

controller in the BIOS are included here for those upgrading a server with no RAID controller or drives.

Caution Data migration from SW RAID (embedded RAID) to HW RAID (a controller card) is not supported and

could result in data loss. Migrations from SW RAID to HW RAID are supported only before there is data on the drives, or the case in which there are no drives in the server (see

RAID Controller Migration,

page C-4).

• You can migrate from using the embedded controller to using a RAID card only before there is data

on the drives. In this case, you must disable the embedded controller. See

Disabling the Embedded

RAID Controller in the BIOS, page C-9.

• The required drivers for this controller are already installed and ready to use with the LSI SWRAID

Configuration Utility. However, if you will use this controller with Windows or Linux, you must download and install additional drivers for those operating systems. See

Installing LSI MegaSR

Drivers For Windows and Linux, page C-9.

This section contains the following topics:

• Notes on Supported Embedded MegaRAID Levels, page C-6

• Installing a SCU Upgrade ROM Module For Embedded RAID SAS Support, page C-7

• Installing a Software Key Module for Embedded RAID 5 Support, page C-8

• Enabling the Embedded RAID Controller in the BIOS, page C-8

• Disabling the Embedded RAID Controller in the BIOS, page C-9

• Launching the LSI Embedded RAID Configuration Utility, page C-9

• Installing LSI MegaSR Drivers For Windows and Linux, page C-9

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Notes on Supported Embedded MegaRAID Levels

The following RAID levels are supported by the embedded MegaRAID controller.

• RAID 0—You can configure a RAID 0 virtual drive (VD) using one or more physical drives (PDs).

This level supports up to eight VDs and PDs.

• RAID 1—A RAID 1 VD is configured from only two PDs. This level supports up to eight PDs (four

RAID arrays) and eight VDs.

• RAID 5—You can configure a RAID 5 VD using three or more PDs. This level supports up to eight

PDs and eight VDs.

• RAID 10—This is a spanned VD; that is, RAID 0 is implemented on two or more RAID 1 VDs. This

level supports up to eight PDs (two to four RAID 1 volumes spanned) and one VD.

Note None of these RAID levels require drives of the same size. The smallest drive in the array determines

the size of the VD.

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Note An array can be divided into multiple VDs of the same RAID level, except when using RAID 10. Mixed

arrays are not permitted. For example, you cannot configure a three-drive array into RAID 0 and RAID

5 VDs. Unlike RAID 0, 1, and 5, you cannot create multiple RAID 10 VDs from the same array. A single RAID 10 VD uses up the entire array.

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SYS FAN2

SYS FAN3

SYS FAN4

SYS FAN5

SYS FAN6

Embedded RAID Controller

Installing a SCU Upgrade ROM Module For Embedded RAID SAS Support

The SCU Upgrade ROM module contains a chip on a small circuit board. This module attaches to a motherboard header. This chip adds SAS support for up to eight drives.

To install a SCU upgrade ROM module, follow these steps:

Step 1 Locate the header (see Figure C-1). Step 2 Align the connector on the SCU upgrade ROM module with the pins on the header, then gently push the

connector onto the pins.

Step 3 Replace the top cover. Step 4 Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then power on by pressing the Power button. Step 5 Continue with either Installing a Software Key Module for Embedded RAID 5 Support, page C-8 or

Enabling the Embedded RAID Controller in the BIOS, page C-8.

Figure C-1 SCU Upgrade ROM and RAID 5 Key Header Locations on Motherboard

SYS FAN2

SYS FAN1

SYS FAN3

SYS FAN2

SYS FAN4

SYS FAN3

SYS FAN5

SYS FAN4

SYS FAN5

SYS FAN6

CPU 1

CPU 2

1 SCU upgrade ROM header 2 Software RAID 5 key header

PCIe 1

PCIe 2

343731

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Installing a Software Key Module for Embedded RAID 5 Support

The software RAID key module contains a chip on a small circuit board. This module attaches to a motherboard header. This chip upgrades SAS support to add RAID 5 support (RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 for up to eight drives).

Note You must have the SCU upgrade ROM module installed before you can use this module.

To install a RAID 5 software key module, follow these steps:

Step 1 Locate the header (see Figure C-1). Step 2 Install the RAID 5 software key module onto the pins of the header. Step 3 Replace the top cover. Step 4 Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then power on the server by pressing the Power button.

Enabling the Embedded RAID Controller in the BIOS

Note The embedded RAID controller uses different cables than the PCIe card controllers. See Supported

RAID Controllers and Required Cables, page C-2 and RAID Controller Cabling, page C-17.

Note The default setting in the BIOS for the embedded controller is Disabled. When you order the server with

the embedded controller, the BIOS setting is Enabled at the factory. However, if a server is reset to defaults, this BIOS setting is reverted to Disabled. Use the procedure below to re-enable the embedded controller.

Use the following procedure to enable the LSI MegaSR drivers.

Step 1 Boot the server and press F2 when prompted to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Step 2 Select the Advanced tab, then South Bridge. Step 3 Set Onboard SATA Controller to Enabled. Step 4 Press F10 to save your changes and exit the utility.

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Disabling the Embedded RAID Controller in the BIOS

Caution Data migration from SW RAID to HW RAID is not supported and could result in data loss. Migrations

from SW RAID to HW RAID are supported only before there is data on the drives, or the case in which there are no drives in the server.

If you change from using this embedded controller to a RAID controller card, you must disable the embedded controller in the server BIOS.

Note The embedded RAID controller uses different cables than the PCIe card controllers. See Supported

RAID Controllers and Required Cables, page C-2 and RAID Controller Cabling, page C-17.

Use the following procedure to disable the LSI MegaSR drivers.

Step 1 Boot the server and press F2 when prompted to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Step 2 Select the Advanced tab, then South Bridge. Step 3 Set Onboard SATA Controller to Disabled. Step 4 Press F10 to save your changes and exit the utility.

Embedded RAID Controller

Launching the LSI Embedded RAID Configuration Utility

Launch the utility by pressing Ctrl+M when you see the prompt during system boot.

For more information about using the Embedded MegaRAID software to configure your disk arrays, see the

LSI Embedded MegaRAID Software User Guide.

Installing LSI MegaSR Drivers For Windows and Linux

Note The required drivers for this controller are already installed and ready to use with the LSI SWRAID

Configuration Utility. However, if you will use this controller with Windows or Linux, you must download and install additional drivers for those operating systems.

This section explains how to install the LSI MegaSR drivers for the following supported operating systems:

• Microsoft Windows Server 2008R2

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5.7, 6.1, and 6.2

• SuSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 11 (SP1 and SP2)

This section contains the following topics:

• Downloading the LSI MegaSR Drivers, page C-10

• Microsoft Windows Driver Installation, page C-10

• Linux Driver Installation, page C-12

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Downloading the LSI MegaSR Drivers

The MegaSR drivers are included in the C-series driver ISO for your server and OS. Download the drivers from Cisco.com:

Step 1 Find the drivers ISO file download for your server online and download it to a temporary location on

your workstation:

a. See the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/software/navigator.html b. Click Unified Computing and Servers in the middle column. c. Click Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Standalone Server Software in the right-hand column. d. Click your model of server in the right-hand column. e. Click Unified Computing System (UCS) Drivers.

f. Click the release number that you are downloading. g. Click Download to download the drivers ISO file. h. Verify the information on the next page, then click Proceed With Download.

i. Continue through the subsequent screens to accept the license agreement and then browse to a

location where you want to save the drivers ISO file.

Appendix C RAID Controller Considerations

Microsoft Windows Driver Installation

This section explains the steps to install the LSI MegaSR driver in a Windows installation.

This section contains the following topics:

• Windows Server 2008R2 Driver Installation, page C-10

• Updating the Windows Driver, page C-11

• Linux Driver Installation, page C-12

Windows Server 2008R2 Driver Installation

Perform the following steps to install the LSI MegaSR device driver in a new Windows Server 2008R2 operating system. The Windows operating system automatically adds the driver to the registry and copies the driver to the appropriate directory.

Step 1 Create a RAID drive group using the LSI SWRAID Configuration utility before you install this driver

for Windows. Launch this utility by pressing Ctrl+M when LSI SWRAID is shown during BIOS post.

Step 2 Download the Cisco UCS C-Series drivers ISO, as described in Downloading the LSI MegaSR Drivers,

page C-10.

Step 3 Prepare the drivers on a USB thumb drive:

a. Burn the ISO image to a disc. b. Browse the contents of the drivers folders to the location of the embedded MegaRAID drivers:

/<OS>/Storage/Intel/C600/

c. Expand the Zip file, which contains the folder with the MegaSR driver files. d. Copy the expanded folder to a USB thumb drive.

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Step 4 Start the Windows driver installation using one of the following methods:

• To install from local media: Connect an external USB DVD drive to the server and then insert the

first Windows install disc into the drive. Skip to

• To install from remote ISO: Log in to the server’s CIMC interface and continue with the next step.

Step 5 Launch a Virtual KVM console window and select the Virtual Media tab.

a. Click Add Image and browse to select your remote Windows installation ISO file. b. Select the check box in the Mapped column for the media that you just added, then wait for mapping

to complete.

Step 6 Power cycle the server. Step 7 Press F6 when you see the F6 prompt during bootup. The Boot Menu window opens. Step 8 On the Boot Manager window, select the physical disc or virtual DVD and press Enter. The Windows

installation begins when the image is booted.

Step 9 Press Enter when you see the prompt, “Press any key to boot from CD.” Step 10 Observe the Windows installation process and respond to prompts in the wizard as required for your

preferences and company standards.

Embedded RAID Controller

Step 6.

Step 11 When Windows prompts you with “Where do you want to install Windows,” install the drivers for

embedded MegaRAID:

a. Click Load Driver. You are prompted by a Load Driver dialog to select the driver to be installed. b. Connect the USB thumb drive that you prepared in Step 3 to the target server. c. On the Windows Load Driver dialog that you opened in Step a, click Browse. d. Use the dialog to browse to the location of the drivers folder on the USB thumb drive, and click OK.

Windows loads the drivers from the folder and when finished, the driver is listed under the prompt, “Select the driver to be installed.”

e. Click Next to install the drivers.

Updating the Windows Driver

Perform the following steps to update the LSI MegaSR driver for Windows or to install this driver on an existing system booted from a standard IDE drive.

Step 1 Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Step 2 Double-click System, click the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager. Device Manager starts. Step 3 In Device Manager, double-click SCSI and RAID Controllers, right-click the device for which you are

installing the driver, and then click Properties.

Step 4 On the Driver tab, click Update Driver to open the Update Device Driver wizard, and then follow the

wizard instructions to update the driver.

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Linux Driver Installation

This section explains the steps to install the embedded MegaRAID device driver in a Red Hat Enterprise Linux installation or a SuSE Linux Enterprise Server installation.

This section contains the following topics:

• Obtaining the Driver Image File, page C-12

• Preparing Physical Installation Diskettes For Linux, page C-12

• Installing the Red Hat Linux Driver, page C-14

• Installing the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Driver, page C-15

Obtaining the Driver Image File

See Downloading the LSI MegaSR Drivers, page C-10 for instructions on obtaining the drivers. The Linux driver is offered in the form of dud-[driver version].img, which is the boot image for the embedded MegaRAID stack.

Preparing Physical Installation Diskettes For Linux

Appendix C RAID Controller Considerations

This section describes how to prepare physical Linux installation diskettes from the driver image files, using either the Windows operating system or the Linux operating system.

Note Alternatively, you can mount the dud.img file as a virtual floppy disk, as described in the installation

procedures.

Preparing Physical Installation Diskettes With the Windows Operating System:

Under Windows, you can use the RaWrite floppy image-writer utility to create disk images from image files. Perform the following steps to build installation diskettes.

Step 1 Download the Cisco UCS C-Series drivers ISO, as described in Downloading the LSI MegaSR Drivers,

page C-10 and save it to your Windows system that has a diskette drive.

Step 2 Extract the dud.img file:

a. Burn the ISO image to a disc. b. Browse the contents of the drivers folders to the location of the embedded MegaRAID drivers:

/<OS>/Storage/Intel/C600/

c. Expand the Zip file, which contains the folder with the driver files.

Step 3 Copy the driver update disk image dud-[driver version].img and your file raw write.exe to a

directory.

Note RaWrite is not included in the driver package.

Step 4 If necessary, use this command to change the file name of the driver update disk to a name with fewer

than eight characters: copy dud-[driver version].img dud.img

Step 5 Open the DOS Command Prompt and navigate to the directory where raw write.exe is located. Step 6 Type the following command to create the installation diskette: raw write

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