Cisco Systems UCS C420 manual N T E N T S

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C O N T E N T S

 

Preface vii

 

 

 

Audience vii

 

 

 

Organization

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Conventions

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Related Documentation

xiv

 

Documentation Feedback

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Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request xiv

 

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Overview of the Cisco UCS C420 Server 1-1

C H A P T E R 1

 

Installing the Server 2-1

 

C H A P T E R 2

 

Unpacking and Inspecting the Server 2-2

 

Preparing for Server Installation

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Installation Guidelines

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Rack Requirements 2-4

 

 

 

Equipment Requirements

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Slide Rail Adjustment Range

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Installing the Server In a Rack

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Initial Server Setup

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Connecting and Powering On the Server (Standalone Mode) 2-8

NIC Modes and NIC Redundancy Settings 2-11

System BIOS and CIMC Firmware

2-12

 

Updating the BIOS and CIMC Firmware

2-12

Accessing the System BIOS

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Service DIP Switch

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DIP Switch Location on the I/O Riser

2-14

Using the BIOS Recovery DIP Switch

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Procedure 1: Reboot With recovery.cap File 2-15

 

 

Procedure 2: Use BIOS Recovery DIP Switch and recovery.cap File 2-16

 

Maintaining the Server 3-1

C H A P T E R 3

 

 

Server Monitoring and Management Tools 3-1

 

 

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Contents Americas Headquarters Cisco UCS C420 Server Installation and Service GuidePage N T E N T S Special Considerations for Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Cards For More Information C-6 OL-24342-01 Audience OrganizationChapter Title Description Bewaar Deze Instructies ConventionsWarnung Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Avvertenza Importanti Istruzioni Sulla SicurezzaAviso Instruções Importantes DE Segurança Guarde Estas Instrucciones GEM Disse Anvisninger Xii Xiii Documentation Feedback Related DocumentationOverview of the Cisco UCS C420 Server 2shows the rear panel features of the server Standard 1lists the features of the serverCisco UCS C420 Server Features Statement Installing the ServerUnpacking and Inspecting the Server Server Documentation Power cord up to two KVM cableInstallation Guidelines Preparing for Server InstallationSlide Rail Adjustment Range Rack RequirementsEquipment Requirements This section describes how to install the server in a rack Installing the Server In a RackInserting the Server into the Slide Rails Attaching the Cable Management Arm Initial Server Setup Connecting and Powering On the Server Standalone ModeThis section includes the following topics Installing the Server Initial Server Setup OL-27640-01 NIC Modes and NIC Redundancy Settings Updating the Bios and Cimc Firmware System Bios and Cimc FirmwareAccessing the System Bios DIP Switch Location on the I/O Riser Service DIP SwitchIf These Steps do not Recover the Bios Using the Bios Recovery DIP SwitchInstalling the Server Service DIP Switch Server Configuration Utility Server Monitoring and Management ToolsCisco Integrated Management Interface Front-Panel LEDs Status LEDs and ButtonsLED Name State Rear-Panel LEDs and Buttons Rear-Panel LEDs and ButtonsRear-Panel LED States LED Name State LED Name State Internal Diagnostic LEDsPreparing for Server Component Installation Shutting Down and Powering Off the ServerRequired Equipment Release buttons Front cover panel Removing and Replacing the Server Top CoverSee also -23 on page 3-40for details Replaceable Component LocationsColor-Coded Touch Points Installing or Replacing Server ComponentsDrive Population Guidelines Replacing Hard Drives or Solid State DrivesRelease button Drive tray securing screws Ejector lever Drive Replacement ProcedureDrive Bay Assembly and Transition Card Two Versions Replacing a Modular Drive Bay AssemblyOL-27640-01 Removing and Replacing the Drive-Bay Module FAN Replacing Fan Modules11 Removing and Replacing Fan Modules Replacing a Fan Tray 12 Removing and Replacing a Fan Tray Dimm Performance Guidelines and Population Rules Replacing DIMMsCPU Black Socket Color# of DIMMs Memory Mirroring Mode Dimm Replacement Procedure Replacing CPUs and Heatsinks Open the hinged CPU cover plate. See Figure CPU Replacement Procedure14 CPU Retaining Latches 16 Removing or Inserting a CPU Icon. See -14 on 18 Thermal Grease Application Pattern Replacing the Motherboard RTC Battery 19 Removing and Replacing the Motherboard RTC Battery Replacing a PCIe Riser Assembly 20 Removing and Replacing the PCIe Riser Assembly 21 I/O Riser, Including SD Card Slots Replacing an I/O Riser22 Removing and Replacing an I/O Riser Riser in designated motherboard socket Riser securing screwReplacing an Internal SD Card PCIe Slots Replacing a PCIe CardPrimary Slot Secondary Slot Alternate Slots Slot Number Lane Width Connector LengthElectrical Card Length1 NCSI3 Support24 PCIe Riser Assembly Side View PCIe card socket on PCIe riser assembly Card retaining clipReplacing a PCIe Card in a Motherboard Slot 25 Hinged PCIe Card Retainer on Rear of Chassis Use With UCS Upstream Nexus Server VICs Mode Firmware Integration Fabric InterconnectMinimum Firmware for Nexus OS on an Supported Cisco Card NICResolving Insufficient Memory Space to Execute Option ROMs Resolving Insufficient 16-Bit I/O Space 27 vNIC Properties Dialog Replacing the Supercap Power Module RAID Backup Unit 28 Removing the Scpm Installing a Trusted Platform Module 29 TPM Socket Location on Motherboard Set TXT Support to Enabled 30 Removing and Replacing Power Supplies Replacing Power SuppliesEnabling or Disabling the Internal USB Port OL-27640-01 Physical Specifications Table A-1lists the physical specifications for the serverDescription Specification Power Specifications Environmental SpecificationsLength Power Cord Description Feet Meters Supported Power Cords and PlugsPower Cord, 250 VAC 13 a Nema 6-15 Plug North America Power Cord, 250 VAC 10 a CEI 23-16 Plug ItalyPower Cord, 250 VAC 10 a MP232 Plug Switzerland Power Cord, 250 VAC 13 a IEC60320 Plug North AmericaCAB-9K10A-AU AC Power Cord IllustrationsCAB-9K10A-EU CAB-9K10A-SW CAB-N5K6A-NA Figure B-13 CAB-C13-CBN, Jumper Power Cord 0.68 m OL-24342-01 With expander3 Two controllers with two nonexpanders Supported RAID Controllers and Required CablesMaximum Optional Required Cables1 Controller Style Drives RAID LevelsMix of Drive Types RAID Group Allowed? Supercap Power Modules RAID Backup UnitsMixing Drive Types in RAID Groups RAID Controller Cabling334371 334646 334373 For More Information Foreign configurations found on adapterPage OL-27640-01 Installation for Cisco UCS Integration OL-24342-01
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