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Cisco UCS C24 Server Insta
llation and Service Guide
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Appendix C RAID Controller Considerations
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Contents
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Cisco UCS C24 Server Installation and Service Guide
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CONTENTS
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Preface
Related Documentation
Organization
Audience
Documentation Feedback
Conventions
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Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request
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Overview
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Installing the Server
Unpacking and Inspecting the Server
Preparing for Server Installation
Installation Guidelines
Rack Requirements
Equipment Requirements
Slide Rail Adjustment Range
Installing the Server In a Rack
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Initial Server Setup
Connecting and Powering On the Server (Standalone Mode)
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NIC Modes and NIC Redundancy Settings
System BIOS and CIMC Firmware
Updating the BIOS and CIMC Firmware
Accessing the System BIOS
Service Headers and Jumpers
Header Location on the Motherboard
Using the BIOS Recovery Header CN34
Procedure 1: Reboot With recovery.cap File
Procedure 2: Use Recovery Jumper and recovery.cap File
Using the Clear CMOS Header CN14
Maintaining the Server
Server Monitoring and Management Tools
Cisco Integrated Management Interface (CIMC)
Server Configuration Utility
Status LEDs and Buttons
Front Panel LEDs
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Rear Panel LEDs and Buttons
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Preparing for Server Component Installation
Required Equipment
Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server
Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover
Removing and Replacing the Front Chassis Panel
Replaceable Component Locations
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Serial Number Location
Color-Coded Touch Points
Installing or Replacing Server Components
Replacing Hard Drives or Solid State Drives
Drive Population Guidelines
HDD01 HDD05 HDD09
HDD02 HDD06 HDD10
HDD03 HDD07 HDD11
Drive Replacement Procedure
Replacing a Drive Backplane
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Replacing a SAS Expander
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1SAS expander securing screws (three)
button.
Figure 3-9 Replacing the SAS Expander
Replacing Fan Modules
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Figure 3-11 Replacing Fan Modules
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Replacing DIMMs
Memory Performance Guidelines and Population Rules
DIMM Slot Numbering
DIMM Population Rules
Enabling Low-Voltage DIMM Operation
Memory Mirroring
DIMM Replacement Procedure
Replacing CPUs and Heatsinks
Single-CPU Restrictions
CPU Replacement Procedure
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Replacing the Motherboard RTC Battery
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Figure 3-18 Replacing the Motherboard RTC Battery
1RTC battery holder on motherboard
Replacing a PCIe Riser
PSU 2 PCIe 4 PCIe 3 PCIe 1 PCIe 2
PCIe 5 PSU 1
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Replacing a PCIe Card
PCIe Slots
PSU 2 PCIe 4 PCIe 3 PCIe 1 PCIe 2
PCIe 5 PSU 1
Replacing a PCIe Card
Special Considerations for Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Cards
RAID Controller Card Cable Routing
Installing Multiple PCIe Cards and Resolving Limited Resources
Resolving Insufficient Memory Space to Execute Option ROMs
Resolving Insufficient 16-Bit I/O Space
Replacing a SuperCap Power Module (RAID Backup Unit)
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Replacing a Cisco USB Flash Drive
Overview of the Pre-Loaded 16-GB Cisco USB Flash Drive
Enabling a Pre-Loaded Cisco USB Flash Drive Virtual Drive
Booting a Pre-Loaded Cisco USB Flash Drive Virtual Drive
Booting the Cisco SCU and Cisco HUU Software VDs
Booting the Hypervisor VD
Monitoring and Managing a Cisco USB Flash Drive
Internal Cisco USB Flash Drive Replacement Procedure
Enabling or Disabling the Internal USB Port
Installing a Trusted Platform Module
Enabling the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) Feature For the TPM
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Replacing a SCU Upgrade ROM Module
Replacing a Software RAID Key Module
Replacing Power Supplies
PSU 2 PCIe 4 PCIe 3 PCIe 1 PCIe 2
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PCIe 5 PSU 1
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Server Specifications
Physical Specifications
Power Specifications
450W Power Supply
650W Power Supply
Environmental Specifications
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Power Cord Specifications
Supported Power Cords and Plugs
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B-3
AC Power Cord Illustrations
This section includes the AC power cord illustrations. See Figure B-1 through Figure B-15.
B-4
B-5
B-6
B-7
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C
RAID Controller Considerations
Supported RAID Controllers and Required Cables
Mixing Drive Types in RAID Groups
SuperCap Power Modules (RAID Backup Units)
RAID Controller Migration
Embedded MegaRAID Controller
Notes on Supported Embedded MegaRAID Levels
Installing a SCU Upgrade ROM Module For Embedded RAID SAS Support
Installing a Software RAID Key Module for Embedded RAID 5 Support
Enabling the Integrated RAID Controller in the BIOS
Disabling the Integrated RAID Controller in the BIOS
Launching the LSI Embedded RAID Configuration Utility
Installing LSI MegaSR Drivers For Windows and Linux
Downloading the LSI MegaSR Drivers
Microsoft Windows Driver Installation
Windows Server 2008R2 Driver Installation
Updating the Windows Driver
Linux Driver Installation
Obtaining the Driver Image File
Preparing Physical Installation Diskettes For Linux
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Installing the Red Hat Linux Driver
Installing the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 Driver
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RAID Controller Cabling
Cable Routing
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Cisco UCS C24 Server RAID Cabling Instructions
Backplane and Expander Options
Small Form Factor 24-Drive Backplane With Expander Cabling
LSI MegaRAID SAS 9220-8i or 9240-8i PCIe Card (Cable UCSC-CABLE-A6)
LSI MegaRAID SAS 9265CV-8i PCIe Card (Cable UCSC-CABLE-A6)
Small Form Factor 16-Drive Backplane (No Expander) Cabling
Embedded RAID (Cable UCSC-CABLE-A7)
LSI MegaRAID SAS 9266CV-8i, SAS 9220-8i, or SAS 9240-8i PCIe Card (Cable UCSC-CABLE-A7 and -A8)
Large Form Factor 12-Drive Backplane With Expander Cabling
LSI MegaRAID SAS 9266CV-8i, SAS 9220-8i, or SAS 9240-8i PCIe Card (Cable UCSC-CABLE-11)
Restoring RAID Configuration After Replacing a RAID Controller
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Installation for Cisco UCS Integration