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Appendix C RAID Controller Considerations

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Cisco UCS C420 Server Installation and Service Guide Americas HeadquartersPage 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 Conventions Bewaar Deze Instructies Warnung Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise Avvertenza Importanti Istruzioni Sulla SicurezzaAviso Instruções Importantes DE Segurança Guarde Estas Instrucciones GEM Disse Anvisninger Xii Xiii Related Documentation Documentation Feedback Overview of the Cisco UCS C420 Server 2shows the rear panel features of the server 1lists the features of the server Standard Cisco UCS C420 Server Features Installing the Server Statement Server Documentation Power cord up to two KVM cable Unpacking and Inspecting the Server Preparing for Server Installation Installation Guidelines Slide Rail Adjustment Range Rack RequirementsEquipment Requirements Installing the Server In a Rack This section describes how to install the server in a rack Inserting 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 System Bios and Cimc Firmware Updating the Bios and Cimc Firmware Accessing the System Bios Service DIP Switch DIP Switch Location on the I/O Riser Using the Bios Recovery DIP Switch If These Steps do not Recover the Bios Installing the Server Service DIP Switch Server Configuration Utility Server Monitoring and Management ToolsCisco Integrated Management Interface Status LEDs and Buttons Front-Panel LEDs LED Name State Rear-Panel LEDs and Buttons Rear-Panel LEDs and Buttons Rear-Panel LED States LED Name State Internal Diagnostic LEDs LED Name State Preparing for Server Component Installation Shutting Down and Powering Off the ServerRequired Equipment Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover Release buttons Front cover panel Replaceable Component Locations See also -23 on page 3-40for details Installing or Replacing Server Components Color-Coded Touch Points Replacing Hard Drives or Solid State Drives Drive Population Guidelines Drive Replacement Procedure Release button Drive tray securing screws Ejector lever Replacing a Modular Drive Bay Assembly Drive Bay Assembly and Transition Card Two Versions OL-27640-01 Removing and Replacing the Drive-Bay Module Replacing Fan Modules FAN 11 Removing and Replacing Fan Modules Replacing a Fan Tray 12 Removing and Replacing a Fan Tray Replacing DIMMs Dimm Performance Guidelines and Population Rules CPU Socket Color Black # of DIMMs Memory Mirroring Mode Dimm Replacement Procedure Replacing CPUs and Heatsinks CPU Replacement Procedure Open the hinged CPU cover plate. See Figure 14 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 Replacing an I/O Riser 21 I/O Riser, Including SD Card Slots Riser in designated motherboard socket Riser securing screw 22 Removing and Replacing an I/O Riser Replacing an Internal SD Card Replacing a PCIe Card PCIe Slots Slot Number Lane Width Connector Length Electrical Card Length1NCSI3 Support Primary Slot Secondary Slot Alternate Slots PCIe card socket on PCIe riser assembly Card retaining clip 24 PCIe Riser Assembly Side View Replacing a PCIe Card in a Motherboard Slot 25 Hinged PCIe Card Retainer on Rear of Chassis Server VICs Mode Firmware Integration Fabric Interconnect Minimum Firmware for Nexus OS on anSupported Cisco Card NIC Use With UCS Upstream Nexus Resolving 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 Replacing Power Supplies 30 Removing and Replacing Power Supplies Enabling or Disabling the Internal USB Port OL-27640-01 Physical Specifications Table A-1lists the physical specifications for the serverDescription Specification Environmental Specifications Power Specifications Supported Power Cords and Plugs Length Power Cord Description Feet Meters Power Cord, 250 VAC 10 a CEI 23-16 Plug Italy Power Cord, 250 VAC 10 a MP232 Plug SwitzerlandPower Cord, 250 VAC 13 a IEC60320 Plug North America Power Cord, 250 VAC 13 a Nema 6-15 Plug North America AC Power Cord Illustrations CAB-9K10A-AU CAB-9K10A-EU CAB-9K10A-SW CAB-N5K6A-NA Figure B-13 CAB-C13-CBN, Jumper Power Cord 0.68 m OL-24342-01 Supported RAID Controllers and Required Cables Maximum Optional Required Cables1 Controller Style DrivesRAID Levels With expander3 Two controllers with two nonexpanders Supercap Power Modules RAID Backup Units Mixing Drive Types in RAID GroupsRAID Controller Cabling Mix of Drive Types RAID Group Allowed? 334371 334646 334373 Foreign configurations found on adapter For More InformationPage OL-27640-01 Installation for Cisco UCS Integration OL-24342-01