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Cisco UCS C24 Server Installation and Service Guide
OL-26647-01
CONTENTSPreface v
Related Documentation v
Organization v
Audience vi
Documentation Feedback vi
Conventions vi
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request xi
CHAPTER
1Overview 1-1
CHAPTER
2Installing the Server 2-1
Unpacking and Inspecting the Server 2-2
Preparing for Server Installation 2-3
Installation Guidelines 2-3
Rack Requirements 2-4
Equipment Requirements 2-4
Slide Rail Adjustment Range 2-4
Installing the Server In a Rack 2-5
Initial Server Setup 2-8
Connecting and Powering On the Server (Standalone Mode) 2-8
NIC Modes and NIC Redundancy Settings 2-10
System BIOS and CIMC Firmware 2-11
Updating the BIOS and CIMC Firmware 2-11
Accessing the System BIOS 2-12
Service Headers and Jumpers 2-13
Header Location on the Motherboard 2-13
Using the BIOS Recovery Header CN34 2-14
Procedure 1: Reboot With recovery.cap File 2-14
Procedure 2: Use Recovery Jumper and recovery.cap File 2-15
Using the Clear CMOS Header CN14 2-16
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3Maintaining the Server 3-1
Server Monitoring and Management Tools 3-1