User's Guide

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Cisco CSS UCS Platform Series User Guide, CPS-UCS-1RU-K9 / CPS-UCS-2RU-K9
Cisco Integrated Management Interface (CIMC) 1-22
Cisco Video Surveillance Management Console 1-22
Supported Applications 1-23
CHAPTER 2 Supported Applications 2-1
Cisco Video Surveillance Manager, Release 7.2 and Higher 2-1
Overview 2-1
Initial Setup Procedure 2-2
Upgrading the Cisco VSM System Software 2-2
Recovering the Cisco VSM System Software 2-2
Supported RAID and Hard Drive Configurations (Cisco VSM) 2-3
Requirements and Conditions 2-4
Supported RAID Upgrade Paths 2-4
Supported Hard Drives 2-5
Requirements for All Servers 2-5
Cisco Connected Safety and Security UCS C220 Hard Disk Configuration 2-5
Cisco Connected Safety and Security UCS C240 Hard Disk Configuration 2-5
More Information 2-6
CHAPTER 3 Installing the Server 3-1
Unpacking and Inspecting the Server 3-2
Preparing for Server Installation 3-3
Installation Guidelines 3-3
Rack Requirements 3-4
Equipment Requirements 3-4
Slide Rail Adjustment Range 3-4
Installing the Cisco Connected Safety and Security UCS C220 Server In a Rack 3-5
Installing the Cisco Connected Safety and Security UCS C240 Server In a Rack 3-9
Installing the Slide Rails 3-9
Installing the Cable Management Arm (Optional) 3-12
Reversing the Cable Management Arm (Optional) 3-14
Initial Server Setup 3-16
Connecting and Powering On the Server (Standalone Mode) 3-16
System BIOS and CIMC Firmware 3-18
Updating the BIOS and CIMC Firmware 3-18
Accessing the System BIOS 3-19