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Cisco UCS C240 M3 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model) ISCO YSTEMS UBLICATION ISTORY 170 W ASMAN , CA, 95134 28, 2012 CISCO...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    11 ORDER A TRUSTED PLATFORM MODULE ......34 STEP 12 ORDER CISCO FLEXIBLE FLASH SD CARD MODULE (OPTIONAL) ....35 STEP 13 ORDER OPTIONAL USB 2.0 DRIVE .

  • Page 3: Overview

    OVERVIEW OVERVIEW The UCS C240 M3 rack server is designed for both performance and expandability over a wide range of storage-intensive infrastructure workloads from big data to collaboration. Building on the success of the Cisco UCS C210 M2 rack server, the enterprise-class UCS C240 M3 server further extends the capabilities of Cisco’s Unified Computing System portfolio in a 2U form factor with the...

  • Page 4: Detailed Views

    Network link activity LED Identification button/LED Power supply status LED Power button/power status LED For more information about the KVM cable connection, see KVM CABLE, page Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)

  • Page 5: Chassis Rear View

    Serial connector (RJ-45) Rear Identification button/LED USB 2.0 port Notes . . . a. CNIC = Cisco Network Interface Card. b. NCSI = Network Communications Services Interface protocol. Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)

  • Page 6: Base Server Standard Capabilities And Features

    • Two x8 PCIe Gen3 Slots Full Height, x16 connector, half-length Riser 2 (PCIe slots 4 and 5): ■ • One x16 PCIe Gen3 Slot, Full Height, (225W GPU Ready & Cisco CNIC support), x24 connector, three-quarter Length • One x8 PCIe Gen3 Slot, half-height, x16 connector, half-length...
  • Page 7 Mezzanine Cards (6 Gbs) ■ • Cisco UCSC RAID SAS 2008M-8i Mezzanine Card supports up to 8 or 16 SAS/SATA drives (depending on the backplane used) supporting RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, and 50. SAS and SATA drives can be mixed.
  • Page 8 Depending on your CIMC settings, the CIMC can be accessed through the 1-Gb Ethernet dedicated management port, the 1-Gb Ethernet LOM ports, or a Cisco P81E virtual interface card. Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)

  • Page 9: Configuring The Server

    CONFIGURING the SERVER CONFIGURING the SERVER Follow these steps to configure the Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density SFF Rack Server: STEP 1 VERIFY SERVER SKU, page 10 ■ STEP 2 SELECT CPU(s), page 11 ■ STEP 3 SELECT MEMORY, page 13 ■...

  • Page 10: Step 1 Verify Server Sku

    Product ID (PID) Description UCSC-C240-M3S2 UCS C240 M3 SFF, no CPU, memory, HDD, power supply, or PCIe, with rail kit, 16-drive backplane, and no SAS expander UCSC-C240-M3S UCS C240 M3 SFF, no CPU, memory, HDD, power supply, or PCIe, with rail kit,...

  • Page 11: Step 2 Select Cpu(S)

    If higher or lower speed DIMMs are selected than what is shown in the table for a given CPU, the DIMMs will be clocked at the lowest common denominator of CPU clock and DIMM clock. Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
  • Page 12 ■ (see Table 3 on page 11). If you select DIMMs whose speeds are lower or higher than that shown in the tables, suboptimal performance will result. Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)

  • Page 13: Step 3 Select Memory

    Memory is organized with four memory channels per CPU, with up to three DIMMs per ■ channel, as shown in Figure Figure 4 C240 M3 SFF Memory Organization Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
  • Page 14 (1) 1-CPU configuration without memory mirroring: Select from 1 to 12 DIMMs. Refer to Memory Population Rules, page 50, for more detailed ■ information. (2) 1-CPU configuration with memory mirroring: Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
  • Page 15 Select the memory mirroring option (N01-MMIRROR) as shown in Table 4 on page ■ NOTE: System performance is optimized when the DIMM type and quantity are equal for both CPUs. Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
  • Page 16 ■ DIMM in the blue DIMM slot first (blue slot) and the single-rank DIMM last in the black DIMM slots (only the 4GB DIMMs are single-rank; all other DIMMs that Cisco offers on this server are dual-rank). By default, all DIMMs run at 1.35 V, which yields 1333-MHz memory speeds. To run the ■...

  • Page 17: Step 4 Select Raid Configuration

    This option supports RAID 0, 1, 10, and 5, and operates at 3 Gb/s. Operating systems supported are Windows and Linux only (no VMware support). Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
  • Page 18 Product ID (PID) PID Description RAID Controllers UCSC-RAID-11-C240 Cisco UCSC RAID SAS 2008M-8i Mezzanine Card (RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, and 50 supported), operating at 6 Gbs. Supports up to 8 or 16 internal SAS or SATA drives (depending on the ■...
  • Page 19 NOTE: Although RAID levels 50 and 60 are not orderable from the factory, they are supported for selected controllers as shown in Table 5 NOTE: No RAID option can be chosen if you have no drives Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
  • Page 20 ■ cards, four PCIe card slots will be available for adding an optional PCIe card. Note that only a single Cisco UCS P81E Virtual Interface Card (VIC) card (a full-height PCIe ■ card) is supported and it must be installed in the full-length, full-height PCIe slot (slot 1) on riser 1.
  • Page 21 • Supports up to 24 drives with 9266-8i and 9266CV-8i controllers • Supports up to 4 SATA-only drives if no ROM upgrade, mezzanine card, or plug-in PCIe card chosen Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)

  • Page 22: Step 5

    100 GB NOTE: No RAID option can be chosen if you have no drives NOTE: No virtual drive groupings are allowed if you mix HDDs and SSDs. Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
  • Page 23 Select up to 16 drives for mezzanine cards. — Select up to 24 drives for 9266-8i or 9266CV-8i controllers Caveats You can mix SATA and SAS drives. ■ Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)

  • Page 24: Step 6 Select Pcie Option Card(S)

    Emulex LPe 12002 Dual Port 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA Half N2XX-AQPCI03 Qlogic QLE2462 Dual Port 4Gb Fibre Channel HBA Half N2XX-AQPCI05 Qlogic QLE2562 Dual Port 8Gb Fibre Channel HBA Half Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
  • Page 25 (slots 2 or 5, except only slot 2 when the server uses UCSM). To help ensure that your operating system is compatible with the card you have selected, ■ check the Hardware Compatibility List at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10477/prod_technical_reference_list.html Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)

  • Page 26: Step 7 Order Optional Network Card Accessories

    PCIe cards: — N2XX-ACPCI01 (Cisco UCS P81E Virtual Interface Card/ 2-port 10Gbps) — UCS-PCIE-BSFP (Broadcom 57712) — N2XX-AEPCI01 (Emulex OCe10102-F) — N2XX-AIPCI01 (Intel Dual Port Ethernet X520) Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
  • Page 27 PCIe cards, as they do not come by default with any optical modules: — N2XX-AEPCI05 (Emulex LPe 12002, 8Gb dual-port Fibre Channel HBA) Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
  • Page 28 CONFIGURING the SERVER Figure 5 Network Card Connections Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)

  • Page 29: Step 8 Order Power Supply

    UCSC-PSU-650W 650 W power supply (CSCI platinum). UCSC-PSU2-1200 1200 W power supply (CSCI platinum). NOTE: In a two power supply server, both power supplies must be identical. Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)

  • Page 30: Step 9 Select Ac Power Cord(S)

    Power Cord, 250VAC 10A 3112 Plug, Australia Cordset rating: 10 A, 250 V/500 V MAX Length: 2500mm Connector: EL 701C Plug: EL 210 (EN 60320/C15) (BS 1363A) 13 AMP fuse Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
  • Page 31 Plug (13 A fuse), UK Cordset rating: 10 A, 250 V/500 V MAX Length: 2500mm Connector: Plug: EL 701C EL 210 (EN 60320/C15) (BS 1363A) 13 AMP fuse Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
  • Page 32 PID Description Images 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 CAB-C13-C14-2M CABASY,WIRE,JUMPER CORD,PWR,2 Meter,C13/C14,10A/250V Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)

  • Page 33: Step 10 Order Optional Reversible Cable Management Arm

    PID Description UCSC-CMA2 Cable Management Arm for C240 rack servers For more information about the cable management arm, see the Cisco UCS C240 M3 Installation and Service Guide at this URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/unified_computing/ucs/c/hw/C240/install/C240.pdf Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)

  • Page 34: Step 11 Order A Trusted Platform Module

    The TPM ordering information is listed in Table Table 15 Trusted Platform Module Product ID (PID) PID Description UCSX-TPM1-001 Trusted Platform Module Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)

  • Page 35: Step 12 Order Cisco Flexible Flash Sd Card Module (Optional)

    STEP 12 ORDER CISCO FLEXIBLE FLASH SD CARD MODULE (OPTIONAL) You can order one optional 16 GB Cisco Flexible Flash secure digital (SD) card. This SD card contains preloaded software for simplified server operation. The ordering information is listed Table...

  • Page 36: Step 13 Order Optional Usb 2.0 Drive

    Product ID (PID) PID Description UCS-USBFLSH-S-4GB 4GB Flash USB Drive (shorter length) for all servers except C260 Figure 6 on page 47 for the location of the USB connector. Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)

  • Page 37: Step 14 Select Operating System

    Windows Svr 2008 R2-4 CPU-Data Center VMWare Server VMW-VS5-STD-1A VMware vSphere 5 Standard for 1 Processor, 1 Year, Support Required VMW-VS5-STD-2A VMware vSphere 5 Standard for 1 Processor, 2 Year, Support Required Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
  • Page 38 VMware vSphere 5 Enterprise Plus for 1 Processor, 3 Year Support Required VMW-VS5-ENTP-4A VMware vSphere 5 Enterprise Plus for 1 Processor, 4 Year Support Required VMW-VS5-ENTP-5A VMware vSphere 5 Enterprise Plus for 1 Processor, 5 Year Support Required Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)

  • Page 39: Step 15 Select Operating System Media Kit

    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 C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)

  • Page 40: Step 16 Select Optional Value-Added Software

    VMware vCenter 5 Standard for 1 Processor, 5 Year, Support Required N1K-VLEM-UCS-1 Nexus 1000V License PAK for 1 Virtual Ethernet module N1K-CSK9-UCS-404 Nexus 1000V VSM Virtual Appliance Software Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)

  • Page 41: Step 17 Select Service And Support Level

    Service includes flexible hardware replacement options, including replacement in as little as two hours. There is also access to Cisco's extensive online technical resources to help maintain optimal efficiency and uptime of the unified computing environment. You can choose a desired...
  • Page 42 With the Cisco Unified Computing Drive Retention (UCDR) Service, you can obtain a new disk drive in exchange for a faulty drive without returning the faulty drive. In exchange for a Cisco replacement drive, you provide a signed Certificate of Destruction (CoD) confirming that the drive has been removed from the system listed, is no longer in service, and has been destroyed.
  • Page 43 If a problem arises that threatens business continuity, the TAM provides crisis management leadership, and your IT staff receives expedited access to Cisco's Technical Assistance Center (TAC). Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
  • Page 44 CONFIGURING the SERVER 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 about Cisco Mission Critical Support Service, please consult the Service Description that can be found at the following link: http://www.cisco.com/web/about/doing_business/legal/service_descriptions/index.html...

  • Page 45: 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 C240 M3 SFF server. This rack is a standard 19-inch rack and can be ordered with a variety of options, as...

  • Page 46: 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 theC240 M3 server. This PDU is available in a zero rack unit (RU) style (see Table 24).

  • Page 47: Supplemental Material

    Cisco Flexible Flash card slot SD2 DIMM slots on motherboard (24) Cisco Flexible Flash card slot SD1 CPUs and heatsinks (two) Internal USB 2.0 port on motherboard Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)

  • Page 48: Cpus And Dimms

    G, and H) are associated with CPU 2. The bank 1 (blue) DIMM slots are always located farther away from a CPU than the corresponding bank 2 or 3 (black) slots. Bank 1 slots (blue) are populated before bank 2 and 3 slots (black). Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
  • Page 49 SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL Figure 7 Physical Layout of CPU DIMM Channels and Banks CPU 1 CPU 2 Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)

  • Page 50: Memory Population Rules

    No—All DIMMs in the server be same type. must be same type. Notes . . . a. Only 1333 and 1600 MHz DIMMs are currently available for the C240 M3 server. Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)

  • Page 51: Recommended Memory Population Order

    NOTE: Columns in yellow have DIMM configurations that do not support memory mirroring. They do, however, offer superior performance. Columns highlighted in green do support memory mirroring. Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)

  • Page 52: Supported Dimm Populations

    192 GB 4x8GB + 4x16GB 96 GB 4x8GB + 4x16GB 96 GB 192 GB 12 x 8 GB 96 GB 12 x 8 GB 96 GB 192 GB Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)

  • Page 53: Low-Voltage Dimm Considerations

    NOTE: If you do not select a mezzanine card, a plug-in PCIe RAID card, or one of the embedded RAID upgrade options, you will have an embedded SATA-only RAID controller that supports up to four SATA-only drives (RAID 0, 1, 10). Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)

  • Page 54: Racks

    2100 lb (954 kg) (954 kg) Dynamic load capacity Not applicable Not applicable NOTE: The AC input connector is an IEC 320 C-14 15 A/250 VAC power inlet. Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
  • Page 55 SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL Figure 8 Cisco R42610 Rack Front view - door closed Front view - door open Front view - door removed Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)

  • Page 56: 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 57: Kvm Cable

    KVM cable for B-Series Blade Server console port Figure 10 KVM Cable Connector (to server front panel) VGA connector (for a monitor) DB-9 serial connector Two-port USB 2.0 connector (for a mouse and keyboard) Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)

  • Page 58: Motherboard Usb And Sd Ports, And Raid Card Backup Locations

    USB connector (on motherboard) SD2 connector (on riser 2 board) SuperCap RAID data cache power backup unit mounting locations (two, on air baffle not shown in this view) Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)

  • Page 59: Technical Specifications

    90 to 264 VAC (self-ranging, 180 to 264 VAC nominal) AC input frequency Range: 47 to 63 Hz (single phase, 50 to 60Hz nominal) Maximum AC inrush current 11 A Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
  • Page 60 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Table 32 UCS C240 M3 SFF Power Specifications (650 W power supply) (continued) Description Specification Maximum AC input current 7.6 A peak at 100 VAC 3.65 A peak at 208 VAC Maximum output power for each 650 W...

  • Page 61: 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 C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)

  • Page 62: Compliance Requirements

    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 C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
  • Page 63 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)
  • Page 64 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Cisco UCS C240 M3 High-Density Rack Server (Small Form Factor Disk Drive Model)

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