Cisco SNS3515 Hardware Installation Manual
Cisco SNS3515 Hardware Installation Manual

Cisco SNS3515 Hardware Installation Manual

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Cisco SNS 3500 Series Appliance Hardware Installation Guide
First Published: 2016-10-10
Americas Headquarters
Cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134-1706
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http://www.cisco.com
Tel: 408 526-4000
800 553-NETS (6387)
Fax: 408 527-0883

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  • Page 1 Cisco SNS 3500 Series Appliance Hardware Installation Guide First Published: 2016-10-10 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883...
  • Page 2 Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. To view a list of Cisco trademarks, go to this URL: www.cisco.com/go/trademarks . Third-party trademarks mentioned are the property of their respective owners. The use of the word partner does not imply a partnership relationship between Cisco and any other company.
  • Page 3 Physical Specifications Environmental Specifications Power Specifications Install the Cisco SNS 3515 and Cisco SNS 3595 Hardware Appliances C H A P T E R 3 Install the Cisco SNS 3515 and Cisco SNS 3595 Hardware Appliances Install the Cisco SNS 3515 or 3595 Appliance in a Rack...
  • Page 4 Ethernet Port Connector Connect the Console Connect the Keyboard and Video Monitor Cable Management Connect and Power On the Cisco SNS 3515 or 3595 Appliance Connect and Power On the Server (Standalone Mode) Local Connection Procedure Remote Connection Procedure Cisco Integrated Management Controller...
  • Page 5: Cisco Sns 3500 Series Appliance Overview

    Cisco SNS 3500 Series Appliances, page 1 Cisco SNS 3500 Series Appliances The Cisco SNS 3515 or Cisco SNS 3595 appliance is designed for performance and density over a wide range of business workloads, from web serving to distributed databases.
  • Page 6 Cisco SNS 3500 Series Appliance Overview LED Indicators on Cisco SNS 3515 and 3595 Appliances Cisco Identity Services Hardware Specifications Diagrams Engine Appliance Cisco SNS-3515-K9 Cisco SNS-3515 or 3595 Appliance • Cisco UCS C220 M4 Front Panel View, on page 3 •...
  • Page 7: Cisco Sns-3515 Or 3595 Appliance Front Panel View

    KVM connector (used with KVM cable that provides two USB 2.0, one VGA, and one serial connector) The following table describes the LEDs located on the front panel of the Cisco SNS-3515 or Cisco SNS-3595 appliance. Cisco SNS 3500 Series Appliance Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 8 Cisco SNS 3500 Series Appliance Overview LED Indicators on Cisco SNS 3515 and 3595 Appliances Front Panel LEDs Hard drive fault • Off—The hard drive is operating properly. • Amber—Drive fault detected. • Amber, blinking—The device is rebuilding. • Amber, blinking with one-second interval—Drive locate function activated.
  • Page 9 Cisco SNS 3500 Series Appliance Overview LED Indicators on Cisco SNS 3515 and 3595 Appliances Front Panel LEDs System status • Green—The server is running in normal operating condition. • Green, blinking—The server is performing system initialization and memory check.
  • Page 10: Cisco Sns 3515 Or Sns 3595 Appliance Back Panel View

    • Green, blinking—One or more Ethernet LOM ports are link-active, with activity. Cisco SNS 3515 or SNS 3595 Appliance Back Panel View The following figure shows the components of the Cisco SNS-3515 and Cisco 3595 appliance back panel view. Figure 2: Back Panel LEDs Grounding-lug hole (for DC power 1-GbE Ethernet dedicated management port;...
  • Page 11 1-GbE Ethernet port (Eth 5) Power supplies (up to two, redundant as 1+1) USB 3.0 ports (two) The following table describes the LEDs located on the back panel of the Cisco SNS 3515 or Cisco SNS 3595 appliance. LED Name State Optional mLOM 1-GbE SFP+ (there is a single status •...
  • Page 12: Internal Diagnostic Leds

    These LEDs are available only when the server is in standby power mode. An LED lights amber to indicate a faulty component. Power must be connected to the server for these LEDs to be operate. Note Cisco SNS 3500 Series Appliance Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 13 Cisco SNS 3500 Series Appliance Overview Internal Diagnostic LEDs The following figure shows the locations of these internal LEDs in Cisco SNS-3515 or Cisco SNS-3595 appliance. Figure 3: Cisco SNS-3515 or 3595 Internal Diagnostic LED Locations The following table describes the callouts in the above figure.
  • Page 14: Regulatory Compliance

    Cisco SNS 3500 Series Appliance Overview Regulatory Compliance Regulatory Compliance For regulatory compliance and safety information, see Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for Cisco SNS-3415, Cisco SNS-3495, Cisco SNS-3515, and Cisco SNS-3595 Appliances. Cisco SNS 3500 Series Appliance Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 15: Before You Begin

    C H A P T E R Before You Begin This section provides information on how you can prepare your site for safely installing the Cisco SNS-3515 or Cisco SNS-3595 appliance. • Safety Guidelines, page 11 • Unpack and Inspect the Server, page 12 •...
  • Page 16: Unpack And Inspect The Server

    16. If available, you can use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect against power failures. Caution Avoid UPS types that use ferroresonant technology. These UPS types can become unstable with systems such as the Cisco UCS, which can have substantial current draw fluctuations from fluctuating data traffic patterns. Unpack and Inspect the Server...
  • Page 17: Prepare For Server Installation

    • Effect of damage on the installation Figure 4: Shipping Box Contents Prepare for Server Installation • Installation Guidelines, on page 14 • Rack Requirements, on page 15 • Equipment Requirements, on page 15 Cisco SNS 3500 Series Appliance Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 18: Installation Guidelines

    Caution Avoid UPS types that use ferroresonant technology. These UPS types can become unstable with systems such as the Cisco UCS, which can have substantial current draw fluctuations from fluctuating data traffic patterns. When you are installing a server, use the following guidelines •...
  • Page 19: Rack Requirements

    • The minimum vertical rack space per server must be one RU, equal to 1.75 in. (44.45 mm). Equipment Requirements The slide rails supplied by Cisco Systems for this server do not require tools for installation. The inner rails (mounting brackets) are pre-attached to the sides of the server.
  • Page 20: Environmental Specifications

    Do not mix power supply types in the server. Both power supplies must be identical. Note 770-WAC Power Supply Description Specification AC input voltage range 90 to 264 VAC (self-ranging, 100 to 264 VAC nominal) Cisco SNS 3500 Series Appliance Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 21 9.5 A peak at 100 VAC 4.5 A peak at 208 VAC Maximum output power for each power supply 770 W Power supply output voltage Main power: 12 VDC Standby power: 12 VDC Cisco SNS 3500 Series Appliance Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 22 Before You Begin Power Specifications Cisco SNS 3500 Series Appliance Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 23: Install The Cisco Sns 3515 And Cisco Sns 3595 Hardware Appliances

    Cisco Integrated Management Controller, page 31 Install the Cisco SNS 3515 and Cisco SNS 3595 Hardware Appliances This section describes how to install your Cisco SNS 3515 or 3595 appliance and connect it to the network. It contains: • Install the Cisco SNS 3515 or 3595 Appliance in a Rack, on page 20 •...
  • Page 24: Install The Cisco Sns 3515 Or 3595 Appliance In A Rack

    Install the Cisco SNS 3515 or 3595 Appliance in a Rack Install the Cisco SNS 3515 or 3595 Appliance in a Rack This section describes how to install the Cisco SNS 3515 or Cisco SNS 3595 appliance in a rack. Install the Side Rails...
  • Page 25 Install the Cisco SNS 3515 and Cisco SNS 3595 Hardware Appliances Install the Cisco SNS 3515 or 3595 Appliance in a Rack On the outside of the assembly, push the green arrow button toward the rear to open the securing plate.
  • Page 26 Install the Cisco SNS 3515 and Cisco SNS 3595 Hardware Appliances Install the Cisco SNS 3515 or 3595 Appliance in a Rack Caution This server can weigh up to 67 pounds (59 kilograms) when fully loaded with components. We recommend that you use a minimum of two people or a mechanical lift when lifting the server.
  • Page 27: Install The Cable Management Arm (Optional)

    Install the Cisco SNS 3515 and Cisco SNS 3595 Hardware Appliances Install the Cisco SNS 3515 or 3595 Appliance in a Rack What to Do Next Install the Cable Management Arm (Optional) The CMA is reversible left to right. To reverse the CMA, see Reversing the Cable Management Arm Note (Optional) before installation.
  • Page 28 Install the Cisco SNS 3515 and Cisco SNS 3595 Hardware Appliances Install the Cisco SNS 3515 or 3595 Appliance in a Rack CMA tab on arm farthest from server and end of CMA tab on width-adjustment slider and end of...
  • Page 29: Reverse The Cable Management Arm (Optional)

    CMA tab on end of width-adjustment slider Metal button for rotating Connect Cables This section describes how to connect your Cisco SNS-3515 or Cisco SNS-3595 appliance to the network and the appliance console. • Connect the Network Interface, on page 26 •...
  • Page 30: Connect The Network Interface

    Warning Statement 1001 This section describes how to connect the Cisco SNS-3515 or Cisco SNS-3595 appliance Ethernet port. The Ethernet connector supports Serial over LAN (SOL) cables. The RJ-45 port supports standard straight-through and crossover Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cables. Cisco does not supply Category 5 UTP cables;...
  • Page 31: Connect The Console

    Warning Statement 1001 Your Cisco SNS-3515 or Cisco SNS-3595 appliance has a DCE-mode console port for connecting a console terminal to your appliance. The appliance uses a DB-9 serial connector for the console port. The console port on the Cisco SNS-3515 or Cisco SNS-3595 appliance includes an EIA/TIA-232 asynchronous serial (DB-9) connector.
  • Page 32: Connect The Keyboard And Video Monitor

    The Cisco SNS-3515 or Cisco SNS-3595 appliance does not provide support for a mouse. The Cisco SNS-3515 or Cisco SNS-3595 provides USB ports on the rear of the appliance that can be used to connect a keyboard and video monitor.
  • Page 33: Cable Management

    All Cisco SNS-3515 or Cisco SNS-3595 appliance cables should be properly dressed so as not to interfere with each other or other pieces of equipment. Use local practices to ensure that the cables attached to your appliance are properly dressed.
  • Page 34: Local Connection Procedure

    • Local setup—Use this procedure if you want to connect a keyboard and monitor to the system for setup. This procedure can use a KVM cable (Cisco PID N20-BKVM) or the ports on the rear of the server. Local Connection Procedure, on page •...
  • Page 35: Cisco Integrated Management Controller

    Allow your preconfigured DHCP server to assign an IP address to the server node. Step 4 Use the assigned IP address to access and log in to the Cisco IMC for the server node. Consult with your DHCP server administrator to determine the IP address.
  • Page 36 See also the required VIC Slot setting below. • VIC Slot—If you use the Cisco Card NIC mode, you must select this setting to match where your VIC is installed. The choices are Riser1, Riser2, or Flex-LOM (the mLOM slot).
  • Page 37: Nic Modes And Nic Redundancy Settings

    Use a browser and the IP address of the Cisco IMC to connect to the Cisco IMC management interface. The IP address is based upon the settings that you made (either a static address or the address assigned by your DHCP server).
  • Page 38: Upgrade The Bios And Cisco Imc Firmware

    IMC. You must select a NIC redundancy and IP setting. See also the required VIC Slot setting below. • VIC Slot—If you use the Cisco Card NIC mode, you select this setting to match where your VIC is installed. The choices are Riser1, Riser2, or Flex-LOM (the mLOM slot).
  • Page 39 From the Actions pane, select the Check Install Cisco IMC Firmware through Browser Client option. c) In the Install Cisco IMC Firmware window, click Browse and select the firmware image to install, and then click Install Firmware to begin download and installation.
  • Page 40: Access The System Bios

    Activate the BIOS firmware: a) Choose Host Power > Power Off to manually power off the server. b) In the Cisco IMC interface, click the Navigation icon at the top left corner and choose Admin > Firmware Management. c) Check the BIOS check box, and then click Activate.

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