Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Large Form Factor Hard Disk Drive Model) CISCO SYSTEMS 170 WEST TASMAN DR. SAN JOSE, CA, 95134 WWW.CISCO.COM PUBLICATION HISTORY REV A.
CONTENTS OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 DETAILED VIEWS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Chassis Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Chassis Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 BASE SERVER STANDARD CAPABILITIES and FEATURES . .
OVERVIEW OVERVIEW The UCS C240 M3 rack server is designed for both performance and expandability over a wide range of storage-intensive infrastructure workloads from big data to collaboration Building on the success of the Cisco UCS C210 M2 rack server, the enterprise-class UCS C240 M3 server further extends the capabilities of Cisco’s Unified Computing System portfolio in a 2U form factor with the addition of the Intel® E5-2600 series processor family CPUs that deliver significant performance and efficien
DETAILED VIEWS Chassis Rear View Figure 2 shows the external features of the rear panel. Figure 2 Chassis Rear View 1 2 3 PCIe 1 PCIe 5 PCIe 2 PCIe 4 PCIe 3 PSU2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 Power supplies (up to two) 7 One RJ-45 10/100/1000 Ethernet dedicated management port 2 Standard-profile PCIe slot on riser: 8 USB 2.
BASE SERVER STANDARD CAPABILITIES and FEATURES BASE SERVER STANDARD CAPABILITIES and FEATURES Table 1 lists the capabilities and features of the base server. Details about how to configure the server for a particular feature or capability (for example, number of processors, disk drives, or amount of memory) are provided in CONFIGURING the SERVER, page 8.
BASE SERVER STANDARD CAPABILITIES and FEATURES Capability/Feature Storage controller Description ■ Mezzanine Cards • Cisco UCSC RAID SAS 2008M-8i Mezzanine Card supports up to 16 SAS/SATA drives (limited to 12 drives in the C240 M3 LFF chassis) supporting RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, and 50. SAS and SATA drives can be mixed. • Cisco UCSC RAID SAS 2008M-8i Mezzanine Card supports up to 16 SAS/SATA drives (limited to 12 drives in the C240 M3 LFF chassis) supporting RAID 0, 1, and 10. SAS and SATA drives can be mixed.
BASE SERVER STANDARD CAPABILITIES and FEATURES Capability/Feature Description Power subsystem Two power supplies are required (either 650 W or 1200 W). Redundant as 1 + 1. Fans Chassis: ■ Six hot-swappable fans for front-to-rear cooling Power supply: ■ Integrated management processor Each power supply is equipped with a fan. Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) firmware.
CONFIGURING the SERVER CONFIGURING the SERVER Follow these steps to configure the Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density LFF Rack Server: 8 ■ STEP 1 VERIFY SERVER SKU, page 9 ■ STEP 2 SELECT CPU(s), page 10 ■ STEP 3 SELECT MEMORY, page 12 ■ STEP 4 SELECT RAID CONFIGURATION, page 16 ■ STEP 5 SELECT HARD DISK DRIVES (HDDs), page 19 ■ STEP 6 SELECT PCIe OPTION CARD(s), page 21 ■ STEP 7 ORDER OPTIONAL NETWORK CARD ACCESSORIES, page 23 ■ STEP 8 ORDER POWER SUPPLIES, page 26 ■ STEP 9 SELECT AC POWER C
CONFIGURING the SERVER STEP 1 VERIFY SERVER SKU Verify the product ID (PID) of the server as shown in Table 2.
CONFIGURING the SERVER STEP 2 SELECT CPU(s) The standard CPU features are: ■ Intel E5-2600 series processor family CPU ■ Intel® C600 series chipset ■ Cache size of 10, 15, or 20 MB Select CPUs The available CPUs are listed in Table 3. Table 3 Available Intel CPUs: E5-2600 Series Processor Family CPUs Product ID (PID) Intel Number Clock Freq (GHz) Power (W) Cache Size (MB) Cores QPI Highest DDR3 DIMM Clock Support (MHz)1 UCS-CPU-E5-2690 E5-2690 2.
CONFIGURING the SERVER Approved Configurations (1) 1-CPU configurations: ■ Select any one CPU listed in Table 3. (2) 2-CPU Configurations: ■ Select two identical CPUs from any one of the rows of Table 3 on page 10. Caveats ■ You can select either one processor or two identical processors. ■ For optimal performance, select DIMMs with the highest clock speed for a given processor (see Table 3 on page 10).
CONFIGURING the SERVER STEP 3 SELECT MEMORY The standard memory features are: ■ ■ Figure 3 12 DIMMs — Clock speed: 1333 or 1600 MHz — Ranks per DIMM: 1 or 2 — Operational voltage: dual voltage capable (1.5 V or 1.35 V) — Registered ECC DDR3 DIMMS (RDIMMS) and unregistered DIMMs (UDIMMs) Memory is organized with four memory channels per CPU, with up to three DIMMs per channel, as shown in Figure 3.
CONFIGURING the SERVER Select DIMMs and Memory Mirroring Select the memory configuration and whether or not you want the memory mirroring option. The available memory DIMMs and mirroring option are listed in Table 4. NOTE: When memory mirroring is enabled, the memory subsystem simultaneously writes identical data to 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.
CONFIGURING the SERVER ■ Select 4, 6, 8, or 12 DIMMs. The DIMMs will be placed by the factory as shown in the following table. Number of DIMMs ■ DIMM Placement in Channels 4 Identical DIMMs in A1, A2; B1, B2 6 Identical DIMMs in A1, A2, A3; B1, B2, B3 8 Identical DIMMs in A1, A2, A3; B1, B2, B3; C1, and D1 12 Identical DIMMs in all 12 slots Select the memory mirroring option (N01-MMIRROR) as shown in Table 4 on page 13.
CONFIGURING the SERVER Caveats ■ For optimum performance: — Populate at least one DIMM per memory channel per CPU — Do not mix DIMMs with different voltages, frequencies, or types (registered and unregistered). If you mix 1.35 V and 1.5 V DIMMs, the system defaults to the 1.5 V mode. If you mix DIMM frequencies, the system defaults to the lower frequency. ■ DIMMs for CPU 1 and CPU 2 (when populated) must always be configured identically.
CONFIGURING the SERVER STEP 4 SELECT RAID CONFIGURATION The RAID controller choices are: ■ Mezzanine RAID controller cards ■ Plug-in PCIe RAID controller cards Cisco can provide factory-configured RAID systems depending on the RAID controller chosen and the number of drives ordered. Factory-configured RAID options are listed with each RAID card description.
CONFIGURING the SERVER Table 6 Available Plug-In PCIe Card RAID Options Product ID (PID) PID Description RAID Controllers UCS-RAID-9266NB LSI MegaRAID SAS 9266-8i RAID controller card with no data cache backup (RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 6, 50, and 60 supported) ■ ■ ■ ■ UCS-RAID-9266CV Installed by default in the half-height PCIe slot (slot 2) Supports up to 16 internal SAS and/or SATA drives (limited to 12 drives for the C240 M3 LFF chassis). SAS and SATA drives can be mixed.
CONFIGURING the SERVER NOTE: No RAID option can be chosen if you have no drives Approved Configurations (1) 1-CPU Configurations Mezzanine cards are not supported for 1-CPU configurations, Therefore, only the following RAID controllers are supported for single-CPU configurations: ■ LSI MegaRAID SAS 9266-8i ■ LSI MegaRAID 9266CV-8i (2) 2-CPU Configurations Select a mezzanine card RAID option from Table 5 or one of the RAID controllers from Table 6.
CONFIGURING the SERVER STEP 5 SELECT HARD DISK DRIVES (HDDs) The standard disk drive features are: ■ 3.5-inch large form factor ■ Hot-pluggable ■ Sled-mounted Select Drives The available drives are listed in Table 7. Table 7 Available Hot-Pluggable Sled-Mounted HDDs PID Description Drive Type Capacity UCS-HDD3TI2F214 3 TB SAS 7.2K RPM 3.5 inch HDD1 SAS 3 TB UCS-HDD2TI2F213 2 TB SAS 7.2K RPM 3.5 inch HDD SAS 2 TB UCS-HDD1TI2F212 1 TB SAS 7.2K RPM 3.
CONFIGURING the SERVER Approved Configurations (1) Mezzanine Cards, and all Plug-In RAID Controllers ■ Select up to 12 SAS/SATA drives listed in Table 7. Caveats ■ 20 You can mix SATA and SAS drives.
CONFIGURING the SERVER STEP 6 SELECT PCIe OPTION CARD(s) The standard PCie card offerings are: ■ Converged Network Adapters (CNAs) ■ Network Interface Cards (NICs) ■ Host Bus Adapters (HBAs) Select PCIe Option Cards The available PCIe option cards are listed in Table 8.
CONFIGURING the SERVER Approved Configurations (1) No RAID controller plug-in card ■ If you did not choose a plug-in RAID controller (for example, you are using the mezzanine RAID controller), you can select up to five PCie option cards listed in Table 8. (2) One RAID controller plug-in card ■ If you selected a plug-in PCIe RAID controller, you can select only one of the optional PCIe cards listed in Table 8.
CONFIGURING the SERVER STEP 7 ORDER OPTIONAL NETWORK CARD ACCESSORIES Copper twinax cables and SFP optical modules may be ordered to support the two-port network cards that are available with the server. Choose Optional Twinax Cables Table 9 lists the copper twinax cables available for the PCIe cards. You can choose cable lengths of 1, 3, 5, 7, or 10 meters.
CONFIGURING the SERVER Choose Optional SFP Modules Optical Cisco SFP+ modules are listed in Table 10. Table 10 Available SFP Modules Product ID (PID) PID Description SFP-10G-SR 10GBASE-SR SFP+ Module 850 nm, multimode, SR, 3.3V, LC connector, with Digital Optical Monitoring DS-SFP-FC8G-SW 8 Gbit SFP+ Module 850 nm, multimode, SR, 3.
CONFIGURING the SERVER Figure 4 Network Card Connections Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Large Form Factor Hard Disk Drive Model) 25
CONFIGURING the SERVER STEP 8 ORDER POWER SUPPLIES The C240 M3 server requires two power supplies. A lightly loaded server may require two 650 W power supplies. A fully loaded server might need to be powered with two 1200 W power supplies (see Table 11). Use the power calculator at the following link to determine the needed power based on the options chosen (CPUs, drives, memory, and so on): https://express.salire.com/Go/Cisco/Cisco-UCS-Power-Calculator.
CONFIGURING the SERVER STEP 9 SELECT AC POWER CORD(s) Using Table 12, select the appropriate AC power cords. You can select a minimum of no power cords and a maximum of two. If you select the option R2XX-DMYMPWRCORD, no power cord is shipped with the server.
CONFIGURING the SERVER Table 12 Available Power Cords PID Description SFS-250V-10A-CN Power Cord, SFS, 250V, 10A, China Images Plug: EL 218 (CCEE GB2009) Cordset rating 10A, 250V (2500 mm) Connector: EL 701 (IEC60320/C13) Power Cord, 250VAC 10A CEE 7/7 Plug, EU Cordset rating: 10A/16 A, 250 V Length: 8 ft 2 in. (2.
CONFIGURING the SERVER Table 12 Available Power Cords Product ID (PID) PID Description Images CAB-9K12A-NA Power Cord, 125VAC 13A NEMA 5-15 Plug, North America Image not available CAB-JPN-3PIN Power Cord 3PIN, Japan Image not available CAB-C13-C14-2M CABASY,WIRE,JUMPER CORD,PWR,2 Meter,C13/C14,10A/250V Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Large Form Factor Hard Disk Drive Model) 29
CONFIGURING the SERVER STEP 10 ORDER OPTIONAL REVERSIBLE CABLE MANAGEMENT ARM The reversible cable management arm mounts on either the right or left slide rails at the rear of the server and is used for cable management. Use Table 13 to order a cable management arm.
CONFIGURING the SERVER STEP 11 ORDER A TRUSTED PLATFORM MODULE Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a computer chip (microcontroller) that can securely store artifacts used to authenticate the platform (server). These artifacts can include passwords, certificates, or encryption keys. A TPM can also be used to store platform measurements that help ensure that the platform remains trustworthy.
CONFIGURING the SERVER STEP 12 ORDER CISCO FLEXIBLE FLASH SD CARD MODULE (OPTIONAL) You can order one optional 16 GB Cisco Flexible Flash secure digital (SD) card. This SD card contains preloaded software for simplified server operation. The ordering information is listed in Table 15. Table 15 Secure Digital (SD) Card Product ID (PID) PID Description UCSC-SD-16G-C240 16GB SD Card for C240 servers See Figure 5 on page 44 for the location of the SD cards.
CONFIGURING the SERVER STEP 13 ORDER USB 2.0 DRIVE (OPTIONAL) You can order one optional USB 2.0 drive. The USB drive ordering information is listed in Table 16. Table 16 USB 2.0 Drive Product ID (PID) PID Description UCS-USBFLSH-S-4GB 4GB Flash USB Drive (shorter length) for all servers except C260 See Figure 5 on page 44 for the location of the USB connector.
CONFIGURING the SERVER STEP 14 SELECT OPERATING SYSTEM Several operating systems are available from which to choose. Select one of the operating systems shown in Table 17.
CONFIGURING the SERVER Table 17 Operating Systems (continued) PID Description Product ID (PID) VMW-VS5-STD-3A VMware vSphere 5 Standard for 1 Processor, 3 Year, Support Required VMW-VS5-STD-4A VMware vSphere 5 Standard for 1 Processor, 4 Year, Support Required VMW-VS5-STD-5A VMware vSphere 5 Standard for 1 Processor, 5 Year, Support Required VMW-VS5-ENT-1A VMware vSphere 5 Enterprise for 1 Processor, 1 Year Support Required VMW-VS5-ENT-2A VMware vSphere 5 Enterprise for 1 CPU, 2 Yr Support Req
CONFIGURING the SERVER STEP 15 SELECT OPERATING SYSTEM MEDIA KIT Select the optional operating system media listed in Table 18.
CONFIGURING the SERVER STEP 16 SELECT OPTIONAL VALUE-ADDED SOFTWARE You can select from a variety of value-added software listed in Table 19.
CONFIGURING the SERVER STEP 17 SELECT SERVICE and SUPPORT LEVEL A variety of service options are available, as described in this section. Unified Computing Warranty, No Contract If you have noncritical implementations and choose no service contract, the following coverage is supplied: ■ Three-year parts coverage. ■ Next business day (NBD) parts replacement eight hours a day, five days a week. ■ 90-day software warranty on media. ■ Downloads of BIOS, drivers, and firmware updates.
CONFIGURING the SERVER Unified Computing Warranty Plus Service For faster parts replacement than is provided with the standard Cisco Unified Computing System warranty, Cisco offers the Cisco Unified Computing Warranty Plus Service. You can choose from several levels of advanced parts replacement coverage, including onsite parts replacement in as little as two hours.
CONFIGURING the SERVER Table 22 Drive Retention Service Options Service Description UCS Mission Critical Support Service With Drive Retention UCS Support Service With Drive Retention UCS Warranty Plus With Drive Retention Service Program Name Service Level GSP Service Level Product ID (PID) UC CRIT DR UCMD7 24x7x4 Onsite CON-UCMD7-C240-M3-WLFF UCMD8 24x7x2 Onsite CON-UCMD8-C240-M3-WLFF UCSD1 8x5xNBD CON-UCSD1-C240-M3-WLFF UCSD2 8x5x4 CON-UCSD2-C240-M3-WLFF UCSD3 24x7x4 CON-UCSD3-C240-
CONFIGURING the SERVER Mission Critical Support Service is a layered service available for all Cisco data center products already support by a UCS Support Service or SMARTnet service contract. For further information about Cisco Mission Critical Support Service, please consult the Service Description that can be found at the following link: http://www.cisco.com/web/about/doing_business/legal/service_descriptions/index.html or contact your Cisco account Manager.
OPTIONAL STEP - ORDER RACK(s) OPTIONAL STEP - ORDER RACK(s) The optional R42610 rack is available from Cisco for the C-Series servers, including the C240 M3 LFF server. This rack is a standard 19-inch rack and can be ordered with a variety of options, as listed in Table 23. Racks are shipped separately from the C240 M3 LFF server.
OPTIONAL STEP - ORDER PDU OPTIONAL STEP - ORDER PDU An optional power distribution unit (PDU) is available from Cisco for the C-Series rack servers, including the C240 M3 server. This PDU is available in a zero rack unit (RU) style (see Table 23). Table 24 PDU Options Product ID (PID) PID Description RP208-30-2P-U-2 Zero RU PDU For more information about the PDU, see PDUs, page 53.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL CHASSIS An internal view of the C240 M3 chassis with the top cover removed is shown in Figure 5.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL 8 SCU upgrade ROM header 18 Power supplies (two, hot-swappable access through rear panel) 9 Integrated RAID on motherboard, and mini-SAS connectors 19 SuperCap RAID backup unit mounting locations (two, on air baffle not shown in this view) 10 Software RAID key header - CPUs and DIMMs Physical Layout Each CPU has four DIMM channels: ■ CPU1 has channels A, B, C, and D ■ CPU2 has channels E, F, G, and H Each DIMM channel has three banks: bank 1, 2, and 3.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL Figure 6 Physical Layout of CPU DIMM Channels and Banks C1 C2 C3 D1 D2 D3 CPU 1 Front of Server B3 B2 B1 A3 A2 A1 G1 G2 G3 H1 H2 H3 F3 F2 F1 E3 E2 E1 46 331840 CPU 2 Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Large Form Factor Hard Disk Drive Model)
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL Memory Population Rules When considering the memory configuration of your server, you should take into account the following: ■ For optimum performance, populate at least one DIMM per memory channel per CPU. ■ Each channel has three DIMM slots (for example, channel A = slots A1, A2, and A3). ■ — A channel can operate with one or two DIMMs installed. — If a channel has only one DIMM, populate slot 1 first (the blue slot).
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL Recommended Memory Population Order This section explains the recommended DIMM population order rules for the C240 M3 server. ■ All DIMMs must be DDR3 DIMMs. ■ Mixing of Registered and Unbuffered DIMMs is not allowed per platform. ■ Mixing of ECC and non-ECC DIMMs is not allowed per platform. ■ Mixing of DIMMs with different timing parameters within one channel is allowed.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL Supported DIMM Populations The supported DIMM populations are listed in Table 27.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL Table 27 Supported DIMM Configurations (continued) 1 CPU 1 DIMMs Total DIMMs for CPU 1 7 x 16 GB 7 112 GB 7 x 16 GB 7 112 GB 224 GB 8 x 16 GB 8 128 GB 8 x 16 GB 8 128 GB 256 GB 9 x 16 GB 9 144 GB 9 x 16 GB 9 144 GB 288 GB 10 x 16 GB 10 160 GB 10 x 16 GB 10 160 GB 320 GB 11 x 16 GB 11 176 GB 11 x 16 GB 11 176 GB 352 GB 12 x 16 GB 12 192 GB 12 x 16 GB 12 192 GB 384 GB CPU 1 CPU 2 DIMMs Capacity Total DIMMs for CPU 2 Total CPU 2 Capacity fo
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RACKS The Cisco R42610 rack (see Figure 7) is certified for Cisco UCS installation at customer sites and is suitable for the following equipment: ■ Cisco UCS B-Series servers and fabric interconnects ■ Cisco UCS C-Series and select Nexus switches The rack is compatible with hardware designed for EIA-standard 19-inch racks. Rack specifications are listed in Table 28. Table 28 Cisco R42610 Rack Specifications Parameter Standard Rack Expansion Rack Dimensions (H x W x D) 78.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL Figure 7 Cisco R42610 Rack Front view - door closed 52 Front view - door open Front view - door removed Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Large Form Factor Hard Disk Drive Model)
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL PDUs Cisco RP Series Power Distribution Units (PDUs) offer power distribution with branch circuit protection. Cisco RP Series PDU models distribute power to up to 24 outlets. The architecture organizes power distribution, simplifies cable management, and enables you to move, add, and change rack equipment without an electrician. With a Cisco RP Series PDU in the rack, you can replace up to two dozen input power cords with just one.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL 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 2.0 ports for a keyboard and mouse. With this cable, you can create a direct connection to the operating system and the BIOS running on the server. The KVM cable ordering information is listed in Table 29.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL Motherboard USB and SD Ports, and RAID Card Backup Locations The C240 M3 LFF motherboard has a general-purpose USB socket and two SD sockets, as shown in Figure 10.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions and Weight Table 30 UCS C240 M3 LFF Dimensions and Weight Parameter Value Height 3.43 in. (8.70 cm) Width (including slam latches) 17.54 in.(44.55 cm) Depth 29.3 in. (74.4 cm) Front Clearance 3 in. (76 mm) Side Clearance 1 in. (25 mm) Rear Clearance 6 in. (152 mm) Weight Maximum (12 HDDs, 2 CPUs, 24 DIMMs, 2 power supplies) 62 lbs (28.1 kg) Minimum (1 HDD, 1 CPU, 1 DIMM, 1 power supply) 40.25 lbs (18.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Table 31 UCS C240 M3 LFF 450 W Power Supply Specifications (continued) Description Specification Power supply efficiency CSCI Platinum NOTE: AC input connector is an IEC 320 C-14 15A/250VAC power inlet. The general power specifications for the C240 M3 LFF server 650 W power supply are listed in Table 31.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Environmental Specifications The power specifications for the C240 M3 server are listed in Table 33. Table 33 UCS C240 M3 Environmental Specifications Parameter Minimum Temperature operating 41 to 104° F (5 to 40° C) derate the maximum temperature by 1°C per every 305 m of altitude above sea level Temperature nonoperating –40 to 149°F (–40 to 65°C) Humidity (RH) operating, non-condensing 10 to 90% Altitude operating 0 to 3,000 m (0 to 10,000 ft.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Compliance Requirements The regulatory compliance requirements for C-Series servers are listed in Table 34. Table 34 UCS C-Series Regulatory Compliance Requirements Parameter Description Regulatory Compliance Products should comply with CE Markings per directives 2004/108/EC and 2006/95/EC Safety UL 60950-1 Second Edition CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 60 Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Large Form Factor Hard Disk Drive Model)
