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Cisco UCS C Series Installing Manual

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Installing the Server

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Preparing for Installation

Installation Warnings and Guidelines
Note
Before you install, operate, or service a server, review the
for Cisco UCS C-Series Servers
Warning
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause bodily injury. Before you
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.
Statement 1071
Warning
To prevent the system from overheating, do not operate it in an area that exceeds the maximum
recommended ambient temperature of: 35° C (95° F).
Statement 1047
Preparing for Installation, on page 1
Installing the Server in a Rack, on page 4
Initial Server Setup, on page 10
NIC Mode and NIC Redundancy Settings, on page 15
Accessing the System BIOS, on page 16
Updating the BIOS and Cisco IMC Firmware, on page 17
Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information
for important safety information.
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  • Page 1: Installing The Server

    NIC Mode and NIC Redundancy Settings, on page 15 • Accessing the System BIOS, on page 16 • Updating the BIOS and Cisco IMC Firmware, on page 17 Preparing for Installation Installation Warnings and Guidelines Note Before you install, operate, or service a server, review the...
  • Page 2 Installing the Server Installation Warnings and Guidelines Warning The plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times, because it serves as the main disconnecting device. Statement 1019 Warning This product relies on the building s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. Ensure that the protective device is rated not greater than: 250 V, 15 A.

  • Page 3: Rack Requirements

    Caution Avoid uninterruptible power supply (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 4: Installing The Server In A Rack

    • Cisco part UCSC-CMA-4U-M5= (cable management arm) Rack Installation Tools Required The slide rails sold by Cisco Systems for this server do not require tools for installation. Slide Rail and Cable Management Arm Dimensions The slide rails for this server have an adjustment range of 24 to 36 inches (610 to 914 mm).
  • Page 5 Installing the Server Installing the Server in a Rack Figure 1: Removing the Inner Rail From the Assembly Rail release latch Inner rail release clip Step 2 Attach the inner rails to the sides of the server: The inner rails are not identical: there is a left rail and a right rail (as viewed from the chassis front). The inner Note rails are marked with “L”...
  • Page 6 Installing the Server Installing the Server in a Rack Figure 2: Attaching the Inner Rail to the Side of the Server Left side of chassis Right-side inner rail marked "R" Right side of chassis Step 3 Install the slide rail assemblies into the rack: Note The slide rail assemblies are not identical;...
  • Page 7 Installing the Server Installing the Server in a Rack Figure 3: Attaching the Rail Assembly to the Rack Post Front mounting pegs, entering rack-post holes Rear peg spring-latch from the outside front Rear mounting pegs, entering rack-post holes from inside rear Step 4 Pull the inner slide rails on each assembly out toward the rack front until they hit the internal stops and lock in place.
  • Page 8 Installing the Server Installing the Server in a Rack c) Slowly push the inner rails into the slide rails on the rack until they stop at the internal stops. d) Press the release clip on each inner rail inward, and then continue pushing the server into the rack until its front slam-latches engage with the rack posts.

  • Page 9: Installing The Cable Management Arm (Optional)

    Installing the Server Installing the Cable Management Arm (Optional) Installing the Cable Management Arm (Optional) Note The cable management arm (CMA) is reversible left-to-right. To reverse the CMA, see Reversing the Cable Management Arm (Optional), on page 10 before installation. Step 1 With the server pushed fully into the rack, slide the CMA tab of the CMA arm that is farthest from the server onto the end of the stationary slide rail that is attached to the rack post.

  • Page 10: Reversing The Cable Management Arm (Optional)

    This section describes how to power on the server, assign an IP address, and connect to server management when using the server in standalone mode. To use the server in Cisco UCS Manager integration, specific cabling and settings are required. See Installation For Cisco UCS Manager Integration.

  • Page 11: Connecting To The Server Locally For Setup

    There are two methods for connecting to the system for initial setup: • Local setup—Use this procedure if you want to connect a keyboard and monitor directly 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.

  • Page 12: Connecting To The Server Remotely For Setup

    DHCP server must be preconfigured with the range of MAC addresses for this server node. This server node has a range of six MAC addresses assigned to the Cisco IMC. The MAC address printed on the label is the beginning of the range of six contiguous MAC addresses.

  • Page 13: Setting Up The System With The Cisco Imc Configuration Utility

    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 14 • Cisco Card—The ports on an installed Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Card (VIC) are used to access the Cisco IMC. You must select either the Active-Active or Active-standby NIC redundancy setting in the following step.

  • Page 15: Nic Mode And Nic Redundancy Settings

    What to do next 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 16: Accessing The System Bios

    Active-Active NIC redundancy setting in the following step. In this NIC 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 17: Updating The Bios And Cisco Imc Firmware

    When you upgrade the BIOS firmware, you must also upgrade the Cisco IMC firmware to the same version or the server does not boot. Do not power off the server until the BIOS and Cisco IMC firmware are matching or the server does not boot.
  • Page 18 Installing the Server Updating the BIOS and Cisco IMC Firmware Installing the Server...

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