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Installing the Server

This chapter describes how to install the server, and it includes the following sections:
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Before you install, operate, or service a server, review the
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Information for Cisco UCS C-Series Servers
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar
with standard practices for preventing accidents. Use the statement number provided at the end of
each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Use the statement number provided at the end of each warning to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings that accompanied this device. Statement 1071 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Cisco UCS C240 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-25761-01...

  • Page 2: Unpacking And Inspecting The Server

    Model and serial number of the damaged unit • Description of damage • Effect of damage on the installation Figure 2-1 Shipping Box Contents Server Documentation Power cord (optional, up to two) KVM cable Cisco UCS C240 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-25761-01...

  • Page 3: Preparing For Server Installation

    Statement 1074 Caution All Cisco UCS C-Series rack servers are shipped with rail kits and are expected to be rack-mounted. To ensure proper air flow it is necessary to rack the servers using the provided rail kits. Physically placing the units on top of one another or “stacking” without the use of the rail kits blocks the air vents on top of the servers, which could result in overheating, higher fan speeds, and higher power consumption.

  • Page 4: Rack Requirements

    The minimum vertical rack space per server must be two RUs, equal to 3.5 in. (88.9 mm). Equipment Requirements The slide rails supplied by Cisco Systems for this server do not require tools for installation if you install them in a rack that has square 0.38-inch (9.6 mm), round 0.28-inch (7.1 mm), or #12-24 UNC threaded holes.

  • Page 5: Installing The Server In A Rack

    The smaller #10-32 round mounting pegs are enclosed in the center of the compressible rear – pegs. However, to use the #10-32 pegs, you must use a bladed screwdriver to remove the square/round front pegs. Cisco UCS C240 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-25761-01...
  • Page 6 The inner rails are pre-attached to the sides of the server at the factory. You can order Note replacement inner rails if these are damaged or lost (Cisco PID UCSC-RAIL-2U-I). Align the inner rails that are attached to the server sides with the front ends of the empty slide rails.
  • Page 7 Slide rail assembly on rack post Slide rail locking clip Right-front rack post Optional–If you want to install the cable management arm, continue with Installing the Cable Step 3 Management Arm (Optional), page 2-8. Cisco UCS C240 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-25761-01...
  • Page 8 Outer CMA tab attached to outer slide rail Rear of right slide rail assembly Inner CMA tab with spring-loaded peg “TOP” stamp on CMA arms facing upward attached to inner rail Cisco UCS C240 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-25761-01...
  • Page 9 Orientation for mounting to right slide rail “TOP” stamp on CMA arms Inner CMA tab attaches to CMA arm closest to server Captive thumbscrews on CMA arms Outer CMA tab attaches to CMA arm farthest from server Cisco UCS C240 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-25761-01...

  • Page 10: Initial Server Setup

    • The NIC mode is Shared LOM EXT. Shared LOM EXT mode enables the 1-Gb Ethernet ports and the ports on any installed Cisco virtual interface card (VIC) to access the Cisco Integrated Management Interface (Cisco IMC). If you want...
  • Page 11 Cisco card connection is not getting its IP address from a Cisco UCS Manager system because the server is in standalone mode, further DHCP requests from the Cisco card are disabled. Use the Cisco Card NIC mode if you want to connect to the CIMC through a Cisco card in standalone mode.
  • Page 12 MAC addresses. Note In Cisco IMC 2.0(1) and later, you can choose whether to use IPv4 or IPv6 IP addresses by checking either the IPv4 or IPv6 check box.
  • Page 13 The default user name for the server is admin. The default password is password. Note To manage the server, see the Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Server Configuration Guide or the Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Server CLI Configuration Guide for instructions on using those interfaces.

  • Page 14: Nic Modes And Nic Redundancy Settings

    LOM and Cisco Card interfaces are both enabled. In this mode, DHCP replies are returned to both the shared LOM ports and the Cisco card ports. If the system determines that the Cisco card connection is not getting its IP address from a Cisco UCS Manager system because the server is in standalone mode, further DHCP requests from the Cisco card are disabled.

  • Page 15: System Bios And Cimc Firmware

    Note Your system firmware must be at minimum level 1.2 to use the Cisco Host Upgrade Utility. If your firmware is prior to level 1.2, you must use the methods below to update the BIOS and CIMC firmware individually.

  • Page 16: Accessing The System Bios

    Follow the instructions on the Exit menu screen to save your changes and exit the setup utility (or Press Step 6 F10). You can exit without saving changes by pressing Esc. Cisco UCS C240 Server Installation and Service Guide 2-16 OL-25761-01...

  • Page 17: Service Headers And Jumpers

    Service Header Locations 3 2 1 SAS1 Riser 1 FAN1 SAS2 FAN2 SAS2 CPU1 SAS1 FAN3 Riser 2 FAN4 FAN5 CPU2 FAN6 J2068 BIOS RCVR BOOT J2065 Clear CMOS J2067 Clear password Cisco UCS C240 Server Installation and Service Guide 2-17 OL-25761-01...

  • Page 18: Using The Bios Recovery Header J2068

    During the BIOS update, the CIMC will shut down the server and the screen will be blank for Note about 10 minutes. Do not unplug the power cords during this update. The CIMC will power on the server after the update is complete. Cisco UCS C240 Server Installation and Service Guide 2-18 OL-25761-01...
  • Page 19 Step 15 Replace the top cover, replace the server in the rack, replace power cords and any other cables, then Step 16 power on the server by pressing the Power button. Cisco UCS C240 Server Installation and Service Guide 2-19 OL-25761-01...
  • Page 20 Step 12 Replace the top cover, replace the server in the rack, replace power cords and any other cables, then Step 13 power on the server by pressing the Power button. Cisco UCS C240 Server Installation and Service Guide 2-20 OL-25761-01...

  • Page 21: Using The Clear Cmos Header J2065

    Step 9 Replace the top cover, replace the server in the rack, replace power cords and any other cables, then Step 10 power on the server by pressing the Power button. Cisco UCS C240 Server Installation and Service Guide 2-21 OL-25761-01...
  • Page 22 Chapter 2 Installing the Server Service Headers and Jumpers Cisco UCS C240 Server Installation and Service Guide 2-22 OL-25761-01...

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