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CONTENTS Preface vii Related Documentation Audience vii vii Organization vii Conventions viii Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request CHAPTER 1 Overview CHAPTER 2 Installing the Server xiii 1-1 2-1 Unpacking and Inspecting the Server Preparing for Installation 2-3 Installation Guidelines 2-3 Rack Requirements 2-4 Required Equipment 2-4 Slide Rail Adjustment Range Installing the Server Into a Rack 2-2 2-4 2-5 Initial Server Setup 2-9 Connecting and Powering On the Serve
Contents Status LEDs 3-2 Front Panel LEDs Rear Panel LEDs 3-2 3-4 Preparing for Component Installation 3-7 Required Equipment 3-7 Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server 3-8 Removing and Replacing the Server in a Rack 3-9 Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover 3-10 Removing and Replacing the Server Front Cover 3-11 Replaceable Component Locations 3-12 Installing or Replacing Components 3-13 Installing Hard Drives and Solid State Drives 3-14 Installing Power Supplies 3-16 Installing a DVD Drive 3-1
Contents APPENDIX B Cable and Power Cord Specifications KVM Cable B-1 B-1 Supported Power Cords and Plugs B-2 AC Power Cord Illustrations B-3 APPENDIX C RAID Controller Considerations C-1 Supported RAID Controllers and Required Cables C-1 Enabling the Integrated Intel ICH10R RAID Controller in the BIOS Enabling the Mezzanine Card RAID Controller in the BIOS RAID Controller Cabling C-2 C-3 C-3 How to Determine Which Controller Is in Your Server C-4 How to Disable Quiet Boot for CIMC Firmwa
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Preface This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco UCS C210 Server Installation and Service Guide. It also provides information on how to obtain related documentation. This guide covers UCS C210 Server Generations M1 and M2. Differences between the generations are noted in text.
Chapter Title Description Appendix C RAID Controller Considerations Provides information about the RAID controller options for this server and links to LSI documentation for the controllers. Appendix D Installation for Cisco UCS Integration Provides installation and upgrade procedures for installing the server into Unified Computing System (UCS) integration. Conventions This document uses the following conventions for notes, cautions, and safety warnings.
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Aviso 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.
Aviso 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.
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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 New in Cisco Product Documentation, which also lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.
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CH A P T E R 1 Overview The Cisco UCS C210 Server, which is a part of the Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Server family, operates in a wide range of data center environments, including those environments that use the Cisco Unified Computing System, Cisco Nexus family products, and discrete Ethernet and Fibre Channel switches from Cisco and third parties. The server is a general-purpose, two-socket, two rack unit (2RU), rack-mount server.
Chapter Rear Panel Features 195912 Figure 1-2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Power supply (up to two) 2 USB 2.0 connectors (two) 3 10/100 Ethernet management port (RJ45) 4 Serial connector (DB9) 5 Video connector (DB15 VGA) 6 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet ports (two) 7 Standard-profile PCIe card slot (five) The Cisco UCS C210 server has the following hardware components and features: .
Chapter Table 1-1 Hardware Features of the Server (Continued) Feature or Component Disk Management Cisco UCS C210 Server Factory-configured RAID5 support options: • RAID 0 and 1 support for up to five SATA drives with the integrated SATA controller. Note The integrated ICH10R RAID controller is not compatible for use with VMWare ESX/ESXi Server software in any generation or version of the Cisco UCS C210 server.
Chapter 1. DIMM = dual inline memory module 2. DDR = double data rate (transfer mode) 3. SAS = serial attached SCSI 4. SATA = serial advanced technology attachment 5. RAID = redundant array of independent disks 6. PCIe = peripheral component interconnect express 7. VGA = video graphics array 8. USB = universal serial bus 9. KVM = keyboard, video, mouse See the “Technical Specifications” section on page A-1 for more physical, environmental, and power details.
CH A P T E R 2 Installing the Server This chapter describes how to install the server and includes the following sections: Note Warning • Unpacking and Inspecting the Server, page 2-2 • Preparing for Installation, page 2-3 • Installing the Server Into a Rack, page 2-5 • Initial Server Setup, page 2-9 • System BIOS and CIMC Firmware, page 2-13 Before you install, operate, or service a server, review the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco UCS C-Series Servers for important s
Chapter Unpacking and Inspecting the Server 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—save all packaging material.
Chapter Preparing for Installation This section includes the following topics: • Installation Guidelines, page 2-3 • Rack Requirements, page 2-4 • Required Equipment, page 2-4 • Slide Rail Adjustment Range, page 2-4 Installation Guidelines Warning To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum recommended ambient temperature of: 35° C (95° F).
Chapter Rack Requirements This section provides the requirements for the standard open racks, assuming an external ambient air temperature range of 32 to 95°F (0 to 35°C). The rack must be of the following type: • Standard 19-inch (48.3-cm) wide, four-post EIA rack, with mounting posts that conform to English universal hole spacing per section 1 of ANSI/EIA-310-D-1992. • The rack post holes can be square or round when you use the supplied slide rails.
Chapter Installing the Server Into a Rack The qualified and supported part numbers for this component are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of replaceable components, see the following URL and then scroll to Technical Specifications: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10493/products_data_sheets_list.html This section describes how to install the server into a rack.
Chapter Figure 2-2 Attaching a Slide-Rail Assembly 1 2 3 5 6 195968 4 Note 1 Front-left rack post 2 Rear-left rack post 3 Slide-rail assembly 4 Length-adjustment bracket 5 Locking clip (one on each end of assembly) 6 Mounting pegs (two on each end of assembly) The mounting pegs that protrude through the rack-post holes are designed to fit round or square #12-24 holes, or #10-32 holes when the mounting peg is compressed (see Figure 2-3).
Chapter Tip Step 2 Tip 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 and lock in place. You can optionally use the #2 Phillips screws that come with the slide rails to increase stability after installation.
Chapter b. Push the server into the slide rails until it stops at the internal stops. c. Push the plastic installation release clip on each mounting bracket toward the server rear (see item 5 in Figure 2-4), and then continue pushing the server into the rack until its front flanges touch the rack posts. d. Close the front-flange latches to secure the server to the front rack posts.
Chapter Initial Server Setup This section contains the following topics: • Connecting and Powering On the Server (Standalone Mode), page 2-9 • NIC Modes and NIC Redundancy Settings, page 2-12 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.
Chapter Step 2 Use the supplied KVM cable to connect a keyboard and VGA monitor to the console connector on the front panel (see Figure 1-1 on page 1-1). Note Alternatively, you can use the VGA and USB ports on the rear panel. However, you cannot use the front panel console connector VGA and the rear panel VGA at the same time. If you are connected to one VGA connector and you then connect a video device to the other connector, the first VGA connector is disabled.
Chapter d. Use this utility to change the NIC redundancy to your preference. This server has three possible NIC redundancy settings: – 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. See NIC Modes and NIC Redundancy Settings, page 2-12 for more information. e. Note f. Note g.
Chapter NIC Modes and NIC Redundancy Settings This server has the following NIC mode settings that you can choose from: • Dedicated—The 10/100 management port is used to access the CIMC. You have to select a NIC redundancy and IP setting. • Shared LOM (default)—The two 1-Gb Ethernet ports are used to access the CIMC. This is the factory default setting, along with Active-active NIC redundancy and DHCP enabled.
Chapter System BIOS and CIMC Firmware This section contains information about the system BIOS and it includes the following sections: • Updating the BIOS and CIMC Firmware, page 2-13 • Accessing the System BIOS, page 2-14 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 down the server until the BIOS and CIMC firmware are matching or the server will not boot.
Chapter Accessing the System BIOS You can change the BIOS settings for your server by using the procedure in this section. Detailed instructions 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.
Chapter Motherboard Jumpers These jumpers are adjacent to the CMOS battery (see Figure 2-6 on page 2-15).
Chapter Using the BIOS Recovery Jumper J1E5 to Recover Corrupt BIOS This jumper is adjacent to the CMOS battery (see Figure 2-6 on page 2-15). You can use this jumper to force the server to flash a new BIOS, in the case of a system hang. For example, if the system hangs after a BIOS update, use this procedure to force the server to look for the new firmware. Step 1 Download the BIOS update package and extract it to a temporary location.
Chapter Clearing the CIMC Admin Password Using Jumper J45 This procedure describes how to clear the CIMC admin password back to the default in case the user-selected password is lost of forgotten. Step 1 Power off the server as described in the “Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server” section on page 3-8. Step 2 Disconnect all power cords from the power supplies. Step 3 Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover.
Chapter Using the Clear CMOS Jumper J1E6 You can use this jumper (see Figure 2-6 on page 2-15) to clear the server’s CMOS settings in the case of a system hang. For example, if the server hangs because of incorrect settings and does not boot, use this jumper to invalidate the settings and reboot with defaults. Step 1 Power off the server as described in the “Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server” section on page 3-8. Step 2 Disconnect all power cords from the power supplies.
Chapter Clearing the BIOS Admin Password Using Jumper J1E4 This procedure describes how to clear the BIOS admin password for the BIOS back to the default in case the user-selected password is lost of forgotten. Step 1 Power off the server as described in the “Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server” section on page 3-8. Step 2 Disconnect all power cords from the power supplies. Step 3 Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover.
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CH A P T E R 3 Maintaining the Server This chapter describes how to diagnose hardware problems with status LEDs and how to install or replace hardware components, and includes the following sections: • Server Monitoring and Management Tools, page 3-1 • Status LEDs, page 3-2 • Preparing for Component Installation, page 3-7 • Installing or Replacing Components, page 3-13 Server Monitoring and Management Tools Cisco Integrated Management Interface (CIMC) You can monitor the server inventory, health,
Chapter Status LEDs This section describes the locations and interpretations of LEDs on the server that can provide status and troubleshooting information. This section includes the following topics: • Front Panel LEDs, page 3-2 • Rear Panel LEDs, page 3-4 Front Panel LEDs Figure 3-1 shows the names and locations of the front panel LEDs.
Chapter Table 3-1 Front Panel LEDs (Continued) LED Name System fault Power status State • Green—The server is operating properly. • Amber, blinking—An event that requires a service action has been detected. Investigate other LEDs and logs to isolate the problem. • Off—No AC power is present. • Blinking green—The server is in standby power mode. • Solid green—The server is in main power mode.
Chapter Rear Panel LEDs Figure 3-2 shows the names and locations of the rear panel LEDs. Figure 3-2 Rear Panel LEDs 195916 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Power supply fault LED 2 Rear Locator LED 3 10/100 Ethernet speed LED 4 10/100 Ethernet link status LED 5 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet speed LED 6 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet link status LED Table 3-2 describes the possible states and interpretations for the LEDs that are shown in Figure 3-2.
Chapter Table 3-2 Rear Panel LEDs LED Name State Power supply fault • Off—No AC power is present in any power supplies. • Green—This power supply is operating properly in main power mode. • Green, blinking—This power supply is operating properly in standby power mode. • Amber, blinking—There is no AC power present in this power supply. • Amber and Green, blinking—This power supply has reached a Warning over-temperature condition: 176 °F (80 °C).
Chapter Table 3-2 Rear Panel LEDs (Continued) LED Name State Note 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet link status (right) 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet speed (left) The 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet link status LED and the speed LED must be read in combination for the following interpretations. • Right off + left off—No link is present on this port. • Right off + left green—Half-duplex, 10-Mbps link. • Right green + left green—Half-duplex, 100-Mbps link.
Chapter Preparing for Component Installation This section describes how to prepare the server for component installation or replacement and includes the following topics: • Required Equipment, page 3-7 • Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server, page 3-8 • Removing and Replacing the Server in a Rack, page 3-9 • Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover, page 3-10 • Removing and Replacing the Server Front Cover, page 3-11 • Replaceable Component Locations, page 3-12 Warning Only trained and
Chapter Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server Tip If you have ordered a server with power supply redundancy (at least two power supplies), you do not have to power off the server to replace a power supply because they are redundant and hot-pluggable. The server hard drives are also hot-pluggable. The server can run in two power modes: • Main power mode—Power is supplied to all server components and any operating system on your hard drives can run.
Chapter Removing and Replacing the Server in a Rack To remove or replace the server in a rack, follow these steps: Tip Step 1 Step 2 You do not have to remove the server from the rack if you can slide it forward enough to remove the top cover and safely view and access the internal components. Always disconnect all power cords before removing the top cover. Remove a server from a rack: a. Disconnect all cables from the server. You can leave the cables routed through the CMA. a.
Chapter Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover To remove or replace the top cover of the server, follow these steps: Warning Tip Step 1 This unit might have more than one power cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the two power supply cords before servicing the unit. Statement 14 You do not have to remove the cover to replace hard drives or power supplies. Remove the top cover: a.
Chapter Removing and Replacing the Server Front Cover Note It is not necessary to remove the front cover unless instructed to do so in a replacement procedure. To remove or replace the front cover of the server, follow these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Remove a front cover: a. Remove the server top cover, as described in Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover, page 3-10. b. Use a Number 1 Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the 12 screws that secure the front cover.
Chapter Replaceable Component Locations This section shows the locations of the components that are discussed in this chapter. The view in Figure 3-5 is from the top down, with the top cover and internal air baffle removed.
Chapter Installing or Replacing Components Warning This unit might have more than one power cord. To reduce the risk of electric shock, disconnect the two power supply cords before servicing the unit.
Chapter Installing Hard Drives and Solid State Drives The qualified and supported part numbers for this component are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of replaceable components, see the following URL and then scroll to Technical Specifications: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10493/products_data_sheets_list.html Tip You do not have to shut down or power off the server to replace hard drives or SSDs because they are hot pluggable.
Chapter To replace or install a hot-pluggable hard drive or SSD, follow these steps: Step 1 Step 2 Remove the drive that you are replacing or remove a blank panel from an empty bay (see Figure 3-7): a. Press the release button to expose the ejector lever. b. Pull the ejector lever toward you, and then pull the drive sled from the drive bay. c. If you are replacing an existing drive, remove the drive from the sled by removing the four screws from the sides of the sled. Install a new drive: a.
Chapter Installing Power Supplies The qualified and supported part numbers for this component are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of replaceable components, see the following URL and then scroll to Technical Specifications: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10493/products_data_sheets_list.
Chapter Installing a DVD Drive The qualified and supported part numbers for this component are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of replaceable components, see the following URL and then scroll to Technical Specifications: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10493/products_data_sheets_list.html Warning Class 1 laser product. Statement 1008 To replace a DVD drive, follow these steps: Step 1 Remove a DVD drive: a.
Chapter g. Replace the server in the rack, replace power cords and any other cables, and then power on the server by pressing the Power button.
Chapter Installing a Fan Tray The qualified and supported part numbers for this component are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of replaceable components, see the following URL and then scroll to Technical Specifications: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10493/products_data_sheets_list.html To replace a fan tray, follow these steps: Step 1 Remove a fan tray: a. Power off the server as described in the “Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server” section on page 3-8. b.
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Chapter Installing DIMMs This section includes the following sections: Note • Memory Performance Guidelines and Population Rules, page 3-21 • DIMM Installation Procedure, page 3-24 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 modules.
Chapter Figure 3-11 Physical Representation of Banks and Channels Rear of Server CPU2 F1 F2 E1 E2 D1 D2 CPU1 A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 Front of Server Figure 3-12 shows a logical representation of the channels and banks associated with each CPU.
Chapter Memory Population Rules When considering the memory configuration of your server, you should consider the following items: • DIMMs within the server should all be the same type, speed, and size. Do not mix different sized DIMMs or DIMMs with different clock rates in the same server. Doing so causes the system to set the memory system speed to that of the slowest installed DIMMs.
Chapter Memory Mirroring and RAS • The CPUs support memory mirroring only when Channels A and B on CPU 1 are populated with DIMMs that are identical in configuration, size, and speed. Do not populate channel C. If three channels are populated with DIMMs, memory mirroring is automatically disabled. • If DIMMs on CPU 2 are populated, channels D and E must be populated with DIMMs that are identical in configuration, size, and speed. Do not populate channel F.
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Chapter Installing CPUs and Heatsinks The qualified and supported part numbers for this component are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of replaceable components, see the following URL and then scroll to Technical Specifications: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10493/products_data_sheets_list.
Chapter Step 2 f. Loosen the two captive screws that hold the heatsink to the chassis posts and lift the heatsink out of the server (see Figure 3-14). g. If you plan to use this heatsink with your new CPU, clean the old thermal compound from the bottom of the heatsink. h. Unhook the CPU socket latch and open the CPU cover plate. i. Lift the CPU out of the socket and set it aside on an antistatic mat or in an antistatic bag. Install a CPU and heatsink: a.
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Chapter Installing a Motherboard CMOS Battery 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 qualified and supported part numbers for this component are subject to change over time.
Chapter Figure 3-15 Removing and Replacing a Motherboard CMOS Battery 2 + 1 1 Motherboard CMOS battery socket (positive side toward chassis wall) 2 Battery retaining clip Installing a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) The qualified and supported part numbers for this component are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of replaceable components, see the following URL and then scroll to Technical Specifications: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10493/products_data_sheets_list.
Chapter Step 2 Install a TPM: a. Align the connector that is on the underside of the new TPM with motherboard socket JP2, and then press firmly on both ends of the TPM to press the connector into the socket. b. Replace the securing screw that holds the TPM to the motherboard standoff. c. Replace the PCIe riser card assembly. See the “Replacing a PCIe Riser Card Assembly” section on page 3-32 for instructions. Note d. Replace the top cover. e.
Chapter On the BIOS utility screen, select the Security tab, then select Set Administrator Password. Use the pop-up boxes to set the BIOS administrator password, then press F10 to save your settings and reboot the server. f. Watch during bootup for the F2 prompt, and then press F2 to enter BIOS setup. g. Log into the BIOS Setup utility with your BIOS Administrator password. h. On the BIOS utility screen, select the Security tab. i. Scroll down to TPM and select TURN ON. j.
Chapter b. Set the assembly in place, aligning the riser cards with the PCIe slots on the motherboard. c. Press down evenly on both ends of the assembly to fully engage the riser cards with the PCIe slots on the motherboard. Note Older servers have a screw that secures the PCIe riser to the rear of the chassis, but newer servers do not have this screw. If your server has the screw, continue with the next step to replace it. If your server does not have this screw, skip to Step e. d.
Chapter Replacing a PCIe Card This section contains the following topics: • Replacing a PCIe Card, page 3-34 • Special Considerations for the Cisco UCS P81E Virtual Interface Card (N2XX-ACPCI01), page 3-37 • Installing Multiple PCIe Cards and Resolving Limited Resources, page 3-38 Note For more information about RAID controller cards and RAID controller cabling, see the RAID Controller Considerations, page C-1.
Chapter Note Step 2 Older servers have a screw that secures the PCIe riser to the rear of the chassis, but newer servers do not have this screw. If your server has the screw, continue with the next step to remove it. If your server does not have this screw, skip to Step f. e. Remove the screw that holds the riser card assembly to the rear of the chassis. f. Disconnect any cables from connectors on the PCIe card. g. Lift the assembly and any attached PCIe cards straight up and out of the chassis.
Chapter Figure 3-19 Removing and Replacing a PCIe Card 1 4 5 195926 2 3 1 Riser card assembly removed from chassis (top view) 2 3 PCIe card 5 PCIe card securing screw (attaches to assembly) 4 Riser card PCIe card rear plate Cisco UCS C210 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-36 OL-20887-02
Chapter Special Considerations for the Cisco UCS P81E Virtual Interface Card (N2XX-ACPCI01) The Cisco UCS P81E Virtual Interface Card is a standard-profile, half-length, dual-port 10 Gb PCIe card with SFP+. See the following special considerations and prerequisites. • This card is supported in server Generations M1 and M2. • This server supports installation of one of these cards. • This card is supported only in PCIe slots 1 or 2 of this server.
Chapter Installing Multiple PCIe Cards and Resolving Limited Resources When a large number of PCIe add-on cards are installed in the server, the system may run out of the following resources required for PCIe devices: • Option ROM memory space • 16-bit I/O space The topics in this section provide guidelines for resolving the issues related to these limited resources.
Chapter Resolving Insufficient 16-Bit I/O Space The system has only 64 KB of legacy 16-bit I/O resources available. This 64 KB of I/O space is divided between the CPUs in the system because the PCIe controller is integrated into the CPUs. This server BIOS has the capability to dynamically detect the 16-bit I/O resource requirement for each CPU and then balance the 16-bit I/O resource allocation between the CPUs accordingly during the PCI bus enumeration phase of the BIOS POST.
Chapter Replacing a SAS Extender or SAS Expander This server has two factory-configurable options for hard drive backplane connection: the SAS extender or the SAS expander. Note The extender and the expander are field-replaceable, but you cannot upgrade an extender to an expander after-factory. The SAS Extender Figure 3-20 shows the SAS extender. SAS Extender 197658 Figure 3-20 • The extender supports connection for up to eight drives.
Chapter Replacing a SAS Extender or SAS Expander Card To replace a SAS extender or SAS expander, follow these steps: Step 1 Remove a SAS extender or SAS expander card: a. Power off the server as described in the “Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server” section on page 3-8. b. Disconnect all power cords from the power supplies. c. 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.
Chapter Replacing an LSI MegaRAID Battery Backup Unit When you install an LSI MegaRAID card and the optional BBU in this server, do not install the BBU on top of the card as described in the LSI instructions. To avoid overheating the card, you must install the BBU on a special bracket that is located on the top of the power supply bay. Note LSI recommends that you replace the LSI BBU once per year or after 1,000 recharge cycles, whichever comes first.
Chapter Figure 3-22 Removing and Replacing an LSI BBU 1 2 3 196989 4 1 Cable access opening 2 Securing screws (three) 3 BBU (connector J2 is on the underside) 4 BBU bracket on power supply bay Cisco UCS C210 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-20887-02 3-43
Chapter Installing a Mezzanine Card The qualified and supported part numbers for this component are subject to change over time. For the most up-to-date list of replaceable components, see the following URL and then scroll to Technical Specifications: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10493/products_data_sheets_list.html To install or replace a mezzanine card, follow these steps: Step 1 Remove a mezzanine card: a.
Chapter Figure 3-23 Removing and Replacing a Mezzanine Card 1 195970 2 1 Mezzanine card retaining posts (three) 2 Mezzanine card Cisco UCS C210 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-20887-02 3-45
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A P P E N D I X A Technical Specifications This appendix lists the technical specifications for the Cisco UCS C210 M1 server and includes the following sections: • Physical Specifications, page A-1 • Environmental Specifications, page A-2 • Power Specifications, page A-2 Physical Specifications Table A-1 lists the physical specifications for the server. Table A-1 Physical Specifications Description Specification Height 3.45 in. (8.75 cm) Width 17.39 in. (44.16 cm) Depth 28.35 in. (72.
Appendix Environmental Specifications Table A-2 lists the environmental specifications for the server. Table A-2 Environmental Specifications Description Specification Temperature, operating: Derate 1°C for every 1000 ft (304 m) up to a maximum altitude of 10,000 ft (3048 m). 50 to 95°F (10 to 35°C) Temperature, nonoperating within altitude: 0 to 40,000 feet (0 to 12,000 meters) –40 to 149°F (–40 to 65°C) Humidity (RH), noncondensing 5 to 93% Altitude 0 to 10000 feet Sound power level 65.
A P P E N D I X B Cable and Power Cord Specifications This appendix provides cabling and port specifications for control devices and power connections and includes the following sections: • KVM Cable, page B-1 • Supported Power Cords and Plugs, page B-2 KVM Cable The KVM cable provides a connection into the server, providing a DB9 serial connector, a VGA connector for a monitor, and dual USB ports for a keyboard and mouse.
Appendix 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.
Appendix Table B-1 Supported Power Cords for the Server (Continued) Length Description Feet Meters Power Cord Reference Illustration CAB-N5K6A-NA Power Cord, 250 VAC 13 A NEMA 6-15 Plug, North America 8.2 2.5 Figure B-12 CAB-9K12A-NA Power cord, 125 VAC, 13 A, NEMA 5-15 Plug North America 8.2 2.5 Figure B-13 CAB-C13-C14-JMPR Cabinet Jumper Power Cord, 250 VAC 13 A, C13-C14 Connectors 2.2 0.7 Figure B-14 AC Power Cord Illustrations This section contains the AC power cord illustrations.
Appendix SFS-250V-10A-CN Plug: EL 218 (CCEE GB2009) Cordset rating 10A, 250V (2500 mm) Connector: EL 701 (IEC60320/C13) CAB-9K10A-EU Plug: M2511 Cordset rating: 10A/16 A, 250 V Length: 8 ft 2 in. (2.
Appendix Figure B-7 SFS-250V-10A-IS EL-212 16A 250V Cordset rating 10A, 250V/500V MAX (2500 mm) Connector: EL 701B (IEC60320/C13) Figure B-8 186574 Plug: EL 212 (SI-32) CAB-9K10A-IT Connector C15M (EN60320/C15 ) 186575 Plug: I/3G (CEI 23-16) Cordset rating: 10 A, 250 V Length: 8 ft 2 in. (2.5 m) Figure B-9 CAB-9K10A-SW Connector: IEC 60320 C15 186578 Plug: MP232-R Cordset rating: 10 A, 250 V Length: 8 ft. 2 in (2.
Appendix Figure B-10 CAB-9K10A-UK Plug: EL 210 (BS 1363A) 13 AMP fuse Figure B-11 Connector: EL 701C (EN 60320/C15) 186580 Cordset rating: 10 A, 250 V/500 V MAX Length: 2500mm CAB-AC-250V/13A Connector: EL 701 (IEC60320/C13) Plug: EL312MoldedTwistlock (NEMA L6-20) CAB-N5K6A-NA Plug: NEMA 6-15P Cordset rating: 10 A, 250 V Length: 8.2 ft Connector: IEC60320/C13 186570 Figure B-12 186568 Cordset rating 13A, 250V (6.
Appendix Figure B-13 CAB-9K12A-NA Connector: IEC60320/C15 Plug: NEMA 5-15P Figure B-14 192260 Cordset rating 13A, 125V (8.2 feet) (2.
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A P P E N D I X C RAID Controller Considerations This appendix contains the following sections: • Supported RAID Controllers and Required Cables, page C-1 • Enabling the Integrated Intel ICH10R RAID Controller in the BIOS, page C-2 • Enabling the Mezzanine Card RAID Controller in the BIOS, page C-3 • RAID Controller Cabling, page C-3 • How to Determine Which Controller Is in Your Server, page C-4 • How to Disable Quiet Boot for CIMC Firmware Earlier Than Release 1.
Appendix Table C-1 Cisco UCS C210 RAID Controller Options Style Max. Internal Drives SAS SATA Opt.
Appendix Enabling the Mezzanine Card RAID Controller in the BIOS When using the supported mezzanine-style RAID controller cards, you must enable the ICH10R controller in Enhanced mode. Step 1 Make sure that a RAID cable is attached between the mezzanine card and the disk backplane. Step 2 Boot the server and press F2 when prompted to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Step 3 Select the Advanced tab, then Mass Storage Controllers Configuration. Step 4 Set Onboard SATA Controller to Enabled.
Appendix In some cases, the default extender backplane requires different cables than the optional expander backplane. The cable connections required for each type of controller are as follows: • Integrated ICH10R: – Extender: Connect one SATA cable from the motherboard connector to the drives 1–4 connector on the extender. – Expander: This integrated controller cannot be used with the expander.
Appendix How to Disable Quiet Boot for CIMC Firmware Earlier Than Release 1.2(1) For CIMC firmware and BIOS release 1.2(1) and later, Quiet Boot has been removed. If you are running CIMC firmware and BIOS earlier than release 1.2(1), you can use the following procedure to disable Quiet Boot.
Appendix Note • The prompt for the mezzanine-style controller cards is Ctrl-C. • The prompt for the onboard Intel ICH10R controller utility is Ctrl-M. Cisco has also developed the Cisco Server Configuration Utility for C-Series servers, which can assist you in setting up some RAID configurations for your drives. This utility is shipped with new servers on CD. You can also download the ISO from Cisco.com. See the user documentation for this utility at the following URL: http://www.cisco.
Appendix For More Information The LSI utilities have help documentation for more information about using the utilities. For basic information about RAID and for using the utilities for the RAID controller cards, see the Cisco UCS Servers RAID Guide. Full LSI documentation is also available: • LSI MegaRAID SAS Software User’s Guide (for LSI MegaRAID) http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/unified_computing/ucs/3rd-party/lsi/mrsas/userguide/LSI_MR_SAS_SW_UG.
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A P P E N D I X D Installation for Cisco UCS Integration The Cisco UCS integration instructions have been moved to the integration guides found here: Cisco UCS C-Series Server Integration with UCS Manager Guides Refer to the guide that is for the version of Cisco UCS Manager that you are using.
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