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- Page 1 Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density Small Form Factor Rack-Mount Server ISCO YSTEMS UBLICATION ISTORY 170 W ASMAN , CA, 95134 2, 2012 OVEMBER CISCO...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Compliance Requirements ..........58 Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server... -
Page 3: Overview
Building on the success of the Cisco UCS C-Series Rack Servers, the Cisco UCS C24 M3 rack server and the Cisco 1225 VIC extend the capabilities of the Cisco UCS portfolio in a 2 RU form factor with the Intel®... -
Page 4: Detailed Views
DETAILED VIEWS DETAILED VIEWS Chassis Front View Figure 2 shows the Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack Server. Figure 2 Chassis Front View USB 2.0 ports (two) Status LEDs (top to bottom): Network activity LED Power supply status LED... -
Page 5: Chassis Rear View
(x16 PCIe Gen 3 slot, x16 connector, half-length, half-height) USB ports (4) PCIe full-height slots 1 and 2 on riser 1 (x16 PCIe Gen 3 slot, x16 extended connector (Cisco CNIC), half-length, full-height) Serial port (DB-9 connector) Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server... -
Page 6: Base Server Standard Capabilities And Features
Expansion slots Two riser cards containing PCIe card slots Riser 1 (controlled by CPU 1) ■ • One x16 PCIe Gen 3 slot, x16 extended connector (Cisco CNIC), half-length, full-height, with NCSI and Cisco CNIC support. The Cisco 1225 virtual interface card requires an NCSI slot. - Page 7 Cisco 1225 virtual interface card. Notes . . . 1. NCSI = network communications services interface protocol. The slot stays active when the server is in standby power state. 2. CNIC = Cisco network interface card. Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server...
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Page 8: Configuring The Server
CONFIGURING the SERVER CONFIGURING the SERVER Follow these steps to configure the Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack Server: STEP 1 VERIFY SERVER SKU, page 9 ■ STEP 2 SELECT CPU(s), page 10 ■ STEP 3 SELECT MEMORY, page 11 ■... -
Page 9: Step 1 Verify Server Sku
Table 2 PID of the C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack Base Server Product ID (PID) Description UCSC-C24-M3S UCS C24 M3 SFF with rail kit, without PSU, CPU, memory, HDD, or PCIe cards The Cisco C24 M3 server: Includes a rail kit ■... -
Page 10: Step 2 Select Cpu(S)
For optimal performance, select DIMMs with the highest clock speed for a given processor ■ (see Table 3 on page 10). If you select DIMMs whose speeds are lower or higher than that shown in the tables, suboptimal performance will result. Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server... -
Page 11: Step 3 Select Memory
Registered ECC DDR3 DIMMS (RDIMMS) Memory is organized with three memory channels per CPU, with up to two DIMMs per ■ channel, as shown in Figure Figure 4 C24 M3 SFF Memory Organization Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server... - Page 12 Approved Configurations (1) 2-CPU configuration without memory mirroring: Select from 1 to 6 DIMMs per CPU (2 to 12 DIMMs total). Refer to Memory Population Rules, ■ page 43, for more detailed information. Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server...
- Page 13 (service profile) to run in Performance Mode. This forces the DIMMs to operate at 1.5 V and yields 1600-MHz speeds, provided: — The DIMMs are 1600-MHz devices — The CPUs chosen support 1600-MHz operation. For more information regarding memory, see CPUs and DIMMs, page Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server...
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Page 14: Step 4 Select Raid Configuration
For the 24-drive version of the server, the RAID controller choices are: (1) One plug-in RAID controller card. Cisco can provide factory-configured RAID systems depending on the RAID controller chosen and the number of drives ordered. Factory-configured RAID options are listed in... - Page 15 • LSI MegaRAID 9240-8i or LSI MegaRAID 9220-8i controller (support up to 16 drives) Caveats There are two full-height PCIe slots available on riser 1 and three half-height PCIe slots ■ available on riser 2. Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server...
- Page 16 — Note that only a single Cisco 1225 Virtual Interface Card (VIC) card is supported and it must be installed in the full-length, full-height PCIe slot (slot 1) on riser 1, which is the only slot that supports NCSI. So take this into account when populating RAID controller cards.
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Page 17: Step 5 Select Hard Disk Drives (Hdds)
NOTE: No factory-configured RAID option can be chosen (a factory RAID volume is not available) if: there are no drives, or ■ SAS and SATA drives are mixed, or ■ different capacity drives are mixed ■ Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server... - Page 18 — SAS and SATA drives are mixed, or — different capacity drives are mixed If you select one or more HDDs, you must select a PCIe RAID controller. ■ Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server...
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Page 19: Step 6 Select Pcie Option Card(S)
Qlogic QLE2562, 8Gb dual port Fibre Channel HBA Half Notes . . . 1. The “QSFP” in UCSC-PCIE-QSFP stands for QLogic SFP (QSFP is not to be confused with 40 GbE QSFP) Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server... - Page 20 PCIe slot (slot 1) on riser 1, which is the only slot that supports NCSI. All PCIe cards will fit in any slot, except the Cisco 1225 VIC card, which must be installed in ■...
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Page 21: Step 7 Order Optional Network Card Accessories
Caveats The twinax cables listed in Table 8 can be ordered only for the following PCIe cards: — UCSC-PCIE-CSC-02 (Cisco VIC 1225 Dual Port 10Gb SFP+ CNA) — UCS-PCIE-BSFP (Broadcom 57712) — N2XX-AEPCI01 (Emulex OCe10102-F) —... - Page 22 Table 9 should be ordered only for the following PCIe cards, as they do not come by default with any optical modules: — UCSC-PCIE-CSC-02 (Cisco VIC 1225 Dual Port 10Gb SFP+ CNA) — UCSC-PCIE-BSFP (Broadcom 57712) — N2XX-ABPCI02 (Broadcom 57711) —...
- Page 23 CONFIGURING the SERVER Figure 5 Network Card Connections Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server...
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Page 24: Step 8 Select Ac Power Cord(S)
CABASY,WIRE,JUMPER CORD, PWR, 2 Meter, C13/C14,10A/250V SFS-250V-10A-AR Power Cord, SFS, 250V, 10A, Argentina 2500 mm Cordset rating: 10 A, 250/500 V MAX Length: 8.2 ft Plug: EL 219 (IRAM 2073) Connector: EL 701 (IEC60320/C13) Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server... - Page 25 EL 212 (SI-32) CAB-9K10A-IT Power Cord, 250VAC 10A CEI 23-16/VII Plug, Italy Cordset rating: 10 A, 250 V Length: 8 ft 2 in. (2.5 m) Plug: Connector I/3G C15M (CEI 23-16) (EN60320/C15 ) Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server...
- Page 26 EL 701C EL 210 (EN 60320/C15) (BS 1363A) 13 AMP fuse CAB-9K12A-NA Power Cord, 125VAC 13A NEMA Image not available 5-15 Plug, North America CAB-JPN-3PIN Power Cord 3PIN, Japan Image not available Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server...
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Page 27: Step 9 Order Power Supplies
650 W power supply Caveats You cannot mix power supply types. If you have two power supplies, they must be identical ■ (either two 450 W or two 650 W power supplies). Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server... -
Page 28: Step 10 Order Optional Reversible Cable Management Arm
NOTE: If you order and install a cable management arm, you will need the longest power cable available. For more information about the cable management arm, see the Cisco UCS C24 M3 Installation and Service Guide at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/unified_computing/ucs/c/hw/C24/install/C24.pdf... -
Page 29: Step 11 Order A Trusted Platform Module
The TPM ordering information is listed in Table Table 13 Trusted Platform Module Product ID (PID) PID Description UCSX-TPM1-001 Trusted Platform Module Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server... -
Page 30: Step 12 Order Optional Usb 2.0 Drives
UCS-USBFLSHA-16GB 16GB Flash USB Drive for C22/C24, preloaded with UCS SCU/HUU bootable images and driver ISO file Figure 6 on page 41 for the location of the internal 8 GB USB connector. Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server... -
Page 31: Step 13 Select Operating System
Windows Svr 2008 ST media R2 ST (1-4CPU, 5CAL) MSWS-08R2-ENHV Windows Svr 2008 EN media R2 EN (1-8CPU, 25CAL) MSWS-08R2-DCHV2S Windows Svr 2008 R2-2 CPU-Data Center MSWS-08R2-DCHV4S Windows Svr 2008 R2-4 CPU-Data Center Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server... - Page 32 VMware vSphere 5 Enterprise Plus for 1 Processor, 3 Year, Support Rqd VMW-VS5-ENTP-4A VMware vSphere 5 Enterprise Plus for 1 Processor, 4 Year Support VMW-VS5-ENTP-5A VMware vSphere 5 Enterprise Plus for 1 Processor, 5 Year, Support Rqd Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server...
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Page 33: Step 14 Select Operating System Media Kit
SLES 11 media only (multilingual) MSWS-08R2-STHV-RM Windows Svr 2008 R2 ST (1-4CPU, 5CAL), Media MSWS-08R2-ENHV-RM Windows Svr 2008 R2 EN (1-8CPU, 25CAL), Media MSWS-08R2-DCHV-RM Windows Svr 2008 R2 DC (1-8CPU, 25CAL), Media Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server... -
Page 34: Step 15 Select Optional Value-Added Software
VMware vCenter 5 Standard for 1 Processor, 3 Year, Support Rqd VMW-VC5-STD-4A VMware vCenter 5 Standard for 1 Processor, 4 Year, Support Rqd VMW-VC5-STD-5A VMware vCenter 5 Standard for 1 Processor, 5 Year, Support Rqd Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server... -
Page 35: Step 16 Select Service And Support Level
Warranty Plus provides remote access any time to Cisco support professionals who can determine if a return materials authorization (RMA) is required. See... - Page 36 CONFIGURING the SERVER world. As a part of this service, Cisco will assist in issues involving third-party software that have been certified for use on the Cisco Unified Computing System For Cisco UCS servers under Cisco Unified Computing System Manager (UCSM), you get Smart Call Home, which provides proactive, embedded diagnostics and real-time alerts.
- Page 37 IT staff receives expedited access to Cisco's Technical Assistance Center (TAC). Mission Critical Support Service is a layered service available for all Cisco data center products already support by a UCS Support Service or SMARTnet service contract. For further information...
- Page 38 Cisco account Manager. For more service and support information, see this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/services/ps2961/ps10312/ps10321/Cisco_UC_Warranty_Support_DS.pdf For a complete listing of available services for Cisco Unified Computing System, see this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10312/serv_group_home.html Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server...
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Page 39: Optional Step - Order Rack(S)
OPTIONAL STEP - ORDER RACK(s) The optional R42610 rack is available from Cisco for the C-Series servers, including the C24 M3 SFF server. This rack is a standard 19-inch rack and can be ordered with a variety of options, as... -
Page 40: Optional Step - Order Pdu
OPTIONAL STEP - ORDER PDU OPTIONAL STEP - ORDER PDU An optional power distribution unit (PDU) is available from Cisco for the C-Series rack servers, including theC24 M3 server. This PDU is available in a zero rack unit (RU) style (see Table 21). -
Page 41: Supplemental Material
RTC battery on motherboard SAS expander PCIe riser 2 (three half-height slots) Fan modules (4) Trusted platform module socket on motherboard DIMM slots on motherboard (12) Power supplies (two, hot-swappable access through rear panel) Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server... -
Page 42: Cpus And Dimms
(channels A, B, and C) are associated with CPU 1, while the DIMM slots on the bottom (channels D, E, and F) are associated with CPU 2. Bank 0 slots (blue) are populated before Bank 1 slots (black). Figure 7 Physical Layout of CPU DIMM Channels and Banks CPU1 CPU2 Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server... -
Page 43: Memory Population Rules
8 GB DIMMs and black slots with 4 GB DIMMs and total memory size should be 12 GB across all 3 channels for both CPUs. — When mixing DIMMs, all the DIMMs in the server must be the same speed. Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server... -
Page 44: Recommended Memory Population
2 DPC while maintaining the maximum memory speed at 1600 MHz. 12 x 8GB gives the peak performance for this configuration and is recommended if there is no plan of increasing the total memory in the future. Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server... -
Page 45: Supported Dimm Populations
96 GB 192 GB Notes . . . 1. UCS-MR-1X082RY-A + UCS-MR-1X041RY-A 2. UCS-MR-1X082RY-A + UCS-MR-1X041RY-A 3. UCS-MR-1X162RY-A + UCS-MR-1X041RY-A 4. UCS-MR-1X162RY-A + UCS-MR-1X041RY-A 5. UCS-MR-1X082RY-A + UCS-MR-1X162RY-A 6. UCS-MR-1X082RY-A + UCS-MR-1X162RY-A Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server... -
Page 46: Low-Voltage Dimm Considerations
That is, the server cannot operate in Power Saving Mode unless all DIMMs are low-voltage DIMMs. CPUs that have a maximum memory frequency less than 1333 MHz support low-voltage ■ DIMMs operating in Power Saving Mode only, and do not support Performance Mode. Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server... -
Page 47: Racks
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL RACKS The Cisco R42610 rack (see Figure 8) is certified for Cisco UCS installation at customer sites and is suitable for the following equipment: Cisco UCS B-Series servers and fabric interconnects ■ Cisco UCS C-Series and select Nexus switches ■... - Page 48 SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL Figure 8 Cisco R42610 Rack Front view - door closed Front view - door open Front view - door removed Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server...
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Page 49: Pdus
With a Cisco RP Series PDU in the rack, you can replace up to two dozen input power cords with just one. The fixed input cord connects to the power source from overhead or under-floor distribution. Your IT equipment is then powered by PDU outlets in the rack using short, easy-to-manage power cords. -
Page 50: Motherboard Usb Port
SYS FAN1 PCIe riser 1 CPU 1 SYS FAN2 Port 1 SYS FAN3 PCIe riser 2 CPU 2 SYS FAN4 Port 0 PSU 1 (bottom) PSU 2 (top) USB 2.0 port on motherboard Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server... -
Page 51: Led Indicators
LEDs. Table 26 Front Panel LEDs LED State Meaning Hard Drive Fault The hard drive is operating properly On (amber) The hard drive has failed Blinking (amber) The hard drive is rebuilding Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server... - Page 52 At least one drive in a RAID configuration failed. ■ Blinking (amber) Server is in a critical fault state. For example: Boot failed. ■ Fatal CPU and/or bus error is detected. ■ Server is in over-temperature condition ■ Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server...
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Page 53: Rear Panel
Power supply fault LED 10/100/1000 Ethernet dedicated management link status LED Power supply AC OK LED 10/100/1000 Ethernet dedicated management link speed LED 1-GbE link speed LED Identification button/LED 1-GbE link status LED Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server... - Page 54 On (green) Link is active Blinking (green) Traffic is present on the active link Unit ID Unit ID not active (LED is integrated into On (blue) Unit ID is activated unit ID button) Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server...
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Page 55: Technical Specifications
34.5 lbs (15.65 kg) Power Specifications The general power specifications for the C24 M3 SFF server 450 W power supply are listed in Table Table 29 UCS C24 M3 SFF 450 W Power Supply Specifications Description Specification AC input voltage... - Page 56 Standby power: 12 VDC Power supply efficiency CSCI Platinum NOTE: AC input connector is an IEC 320 C-14 15A/250VAC power inlet. For configuration-specific power specifications, use the Cisco UCS Power Calculator at this URL: https://express.salire.com/Go/Cisco/Cisco-UCS-Power-Calculator.aspx Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server...
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Page 57: Environmental Specifications
0 to 12,192 m (0 to 40,000 ft.) Sound Power level, Measure A-weighted per ISO7779 LWAd (Bels) Operation at 73°F (23°C) Sound Pressure level, Measure A-weighted per ISO7779 LpAm (dBA) Operation at 73°F (23°C) Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server... -
Page 58: Compliance Requirements
47CFR Part 15 (CFR 47) Class A AS/NZS CISPR22 Class A CISPR22 Class A EN55022 Class A ICES003 Class A VCCI Class A EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 KN22 Class A CNS13438 Class A EMC - Immunity EN55024 CISPR24 EN300386 KN24 Cisco UCS C24 M3 High-Density SFF Rack-Mount Server...