Cisco UCS C220 M6 Server Installation and Service Guide

First Published: 2021-03-15

Last Modified: 2023-12-07

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 CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 Overview 1

Overview 1
External Features 4
Serviceable Component Locations 7
Summary of Server Features 10

CHAPTER 2 Installing the Server 15

Preparing for Installation 15

Installation Warnings and Guidelines 15
Network Equipment-Building System (NEBS) Statements 17
Rack Requirements 19
Front Bezel 19
Installing the Server in a Rack 19
Installing the Cable Management Arm (Optional) 23
Reversing the Cable Management Arm (Optional) 24
Initial Server Setup 24
Connecting to the Server Locally For Setup 25
Connecting to the Server Remotely For Setup 26
Setting Up the System With the Cisco IMC Configuration Utility 27
NIC Mode and NIC Redundancy Settings 30
Updating the BIOS and Cisco IMC Firmware 31
Accessing the System BIOS 31
Smart Access Serial 32
Smart Access USB 32

CHAPTER 3 Maintaining the Server 35

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Status LEDs and Buttons 35

Front-Panel LEDs 36
Rear-Panel LEDs 38
Internal Diagnostic LEDs 39
Preparing For Component Installation 40
Required Equipment For Service Procedures 40
Shutting Down and Removing Power From the Server 41
Shutting Down Using the Power Button 41
Shutting Down Using The Cisco IMC GUI 41

Shutting Down Using The Cisco IMC CLI 42

Removing Top Cover 42
Serial Number Location 44
Hot Swap vs Hot Plug 44
Removing and Replacing Components 44
Serviceable Component Locations 45
Replacing SAS/SATA Hard Drives or Solid-State Drives 48
SAS/SATA Drive Population Guidelines 48
4K Sector Format SAS/SATA Drives Considerations 49
Setting Up UEFI Mode Booting in the BIOS Setup Utility 49
Replacing a SAS/SATA Drive 49
Replacing a Front-Loading NVMe SSD 51
Front-Loading NVMe SSD Population Guidelines 51
Front-Loading NVME SSD Requirements and Restrictions 51
Enabling Hot-Plug Support in the System BIOS 51
Replacing a Front-Loading NVMe SSD 52
Cabling NVMe Drives (UCS C220 M6 10 SFF Drives Only) 53
Replacing Fan Modules 57
Replacing Riser Cages 58
Required Equipment for Replacing Riser Cages 58
Removing Half Height Riser Cages 59
Installing Full Height Riser Cages 61
Removing Full Height Riser Cages 64
Installing Half Height Riser Cages 68
Replacing CPUs and Heatsinks 72

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CPU Configuration Rules 72

Tools Required For CPU Replacement 73
Removing CPUs and Heat Sinks 73
Installing the CPUs and Heatsinks 77
Additional CPU-Related Parts to Order with RMA Replacement CPUs 79
Replacing Memory DIMMs 80
DIMM Population Rules and Memory Performance Guidelines 81
Replacing DIMMs 83
Replacing Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory Modules 84
Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory Module Population Rules and Performance Guidelines 85
Installing Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory Modules 86
Server BIOS Setup Utility Menu for DCPMM 87
Replacing a Mini-Storage Module 88
Replacing a Mini-Storage Module Carrier 89
Replacing an SD Card in a Mini-Storage Carrier For SD 89
Replacing an M.2 SSD in a Mini-Storage Carrier For M.2 90
Replacing an Internal USB Drive 91
Replacing a USB Drive 91
Enabling or Disabling the Internal USB Port 92
Replacing the RTC Battery 93
Replacing Power Supplies 94
Replacing AC Power Supplies 95
Replacing DC Power Supplies 96
Installing DC Power Supplies (First Time Installation) 97
Grounding for DC Power Supplies 98
Replacing a PCIe Card 99
PCIe Slot Specifications 100
Replacing a PCIe Card 101
Cisco Virtual Interface Card (VIC) Considerations 102
Replacing an mLOM Card 104
Removing an mLOM Card (2FH Riser Cages) 104
Installing an mLOM Card (2FH Riser Cages) 108
Removing an mLOM Card (3HH Riser Cages) 112
Installing an mLOM Card (3HH Riser Cages) 115

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Replacing an mRAID Riser (Riser 3) 119

Replacing a SAS Storage Controller Card (RAID or HBA) 121
Storage Controller Card Firmware Compatibility 121
Replacing a SAS Storage Controller Card (RAID or HBA) 122
Replacing a Boot-Optimized M.2 RAID Controller Module 123
Cisco Boot-Optimized M.2 RAID Controller Considerations 123
Replacing a Cisco Boot-Optimized M.2 RAID Controller 125
Replacing the Supercap (RAID Backup) 127
Replacing a SATA Interposer Card 131

Replacing a Chassis Intrusion Switch 133

Installing a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 133
TPM Considerations 133
Installing and Enabling a TPM 134
Installing TPM Hardware 134
Enabling the TPM in the BIOS 135
Enabling the Intel TXT Feature in the BIOS 135
Removing the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 136
Recycling the PCB Assembly (PCBA) 137
Service Headers and Jumpers 139
Using the Clear CMOS Switch (SW12, Switch 9) 141

Using the BIOS Recovery Header (SW12, Switch 5) 141

Using the Clear BIOS Password Switch (SW12, Switch 6) 142
Using the Boot Alternate Cisco IMC Image Header (CN3, Pins 1-2) 143
Using the System Firmware Secure Erase Header (CN3, Pins 3-4) 143

APPENDIX A Server Specifications 145

Server Specifications 145
Physical Specifications 145
Environmental Specifications 146
Power Specifications 147
1050 W AC Power Supply 147
1050 W V2 DC Power Supply 148
1200 W AC Power Supply 149
1600 W AC Power Supply 149

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2300 W AC Power Supply 150

Power Cord Specifications 151

APPENDIX B Storage Controller Considerations 157

Supported Storage Controllers and Cables 157
Storage Controller Card Firmware Compatibility 158
RAID Backup (Supercap) 158
Write-Cache Policy for Cisco 12G SAS Modular RAID Controller 159
Mixing Drive Types in RAID Groups 159
RAID Controller Migration 159
Storage Controller and Backplane Connectors 160
For More RAID Utility Information 161

APPENDIX C GPU Card Installation 163

Server Firmware Requirements 163
GPU Card Configuration Rules 163
Requirement For All GPUs: Memory-Mapped I/O Greater Than 4 GB 164
Replacing a Single-Wide GPU Card 165
Using NVIDIA GRID License Server For P-Series and T-Series GPUs 170
NVIDIA GRID License Server Overview 170
Registering Your Product Activation Keys With NVIDIA 171
Downloading the GRID Software Suite 172
Installing NVIDIA GRID License Server Software 172
Installing GRID Licenses From the NVIDIA Licensing Portal to the License Server 172
Reading Your License Server’s MAC Address 173
Installing Licenses From the Licensing Portal 173
Viewing Available GRID Licenses 173
Viewing Current License Usage 174
Managing GRID Licenses 174

Acquiring a GRID License on Windows 174

Acquiring a GRID License on Linux 174
Using gpumodeswitch 175
Installing Drivers to Support the GPU Cards 176
1. Updating the Server BIOS 176

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2. Updating the GPU Card Drivers 176

APPENDIX D Installation For Cisco UCS Manager Integration 179

Installation For Cisco UCS Manager Integration 179

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Overview
This chapter contains the following topics:
• Overview, on page 1
• External Features, on page 4
• Serviceable Component Locations, on page 7
• Summary of Server Features, on page 10

Overview
The Cisco UCS C220 M6 server is a one-rack unit server that can be used standalone, or as part of the Cisco
Unified Computing System, which unifies computing, networking, management, virtualization, and storage
access into a single integrated architecture. Cisco UCS also enables end-to-end server visibility, management,
and control in both bare metal and virtualized environments. Each Cisco UCS C220 M6 server supports:
• a maximum of two 3rd Generation Intel Xeon processors.
• 32 DDR4 DIMMs (16 per CPU) for a total system memory of either 8 TB (32 256 GB DDR4 DIMMs)
or 12 TB (16 x 256 GB DDR4 DIMMs1 and 16 x 512 GB Intel® Optane™ Persistent Memory Module.
(PMEMs)).
• 3 PCI Express riser connectors, which provide slots for “full height” and “half height” PCI-e adapters.
• Two Titanium (80 PLUS rated) power supplies with support for N and N+1 power redundancy modes.
• 2 10GBase-T Ethernet LAN over Motherboard (LOM) ports for network connectivity, plus one 1 Gigabit
Ethernet dedicated management port
• One mLOM/VIC card provides 10G/25G/40G/50G/100G/200G connectivity. Supported cards are:
• Cisco UCS VIC 15428 Quad Port CNA MLOM (UCSC-M-V5Q50G) supports:
• a x16 PCIe Gen4 Host Interface to the rack server
• four 10G/25G/50G SFP56 ports
• 4GB DDR4 Memory, 3200 MHz
• Integrated blower for optimal ventilation

• Cisco UCS VIC 15427 Quad Port CNA MLOM (UCSC-M-V5Q50GV2) supports:

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• a x16 PCIe Gen4 Host Interface to the rack server

• four 10G/25G/50G SFP+/SFP28/SFP56 ports
• 4GB DDR4 Memory, 3200 MHz
• Integrated blower for optimal ventilation
• Secure boot support

• Cisco UCS VIC 15425 Quad Port 10G/25G/50G SFP56 CNA PCIe (UCSC-P-V5Q50G)
• a x16 PCIe Gen4 Host Interface to the rack server
• Four 10G/25G/50G SFP+/SFP28/SFP56 ports
• 4GB DDR4 Memory, 3200MHz
• Integrated blower for optimal ventilation
• Secure boot support

• Cisco UCS VIC 15238 Dual Port 40G/100G/200G QSFP56 mLOM (UCSC-M-V5D200G) supports:
• a x16 PCIe Gen4 Host Interface to the rack server
• two 40G/100G/200G QSFP/QSFP28/QSFP56 ports
• 4GB DDR4 Memory, 3200 MHz
• Integrated blower for optimal ventilation

• Cisco UCS VIC 15237 Dual Port 40G/100G/200G QSFP56 mLOM (UCSC-M-V5D200GV2)
supports:
• a x16 PCIe Gen4 Host Interface to the rack server
• two 40G/100G/200G QSFP/QSFP28/QSFP56 ports
• 4GB DDR4 Memory, 3200 MHz
• Integrated blower for optimal ventilation
• Secure boot support

• Cisco UCS VIC 15235 Dual Port 40G/100G/200G QSFP56 CNA PCIe (UCSC-P-V5D200GV2)
• a x16 PCIe Gen4 Host Interface to the rack server
• two 40G/100G/200G QSFP/QSFP28/QSFP56 ports
• 4GB DDR4 Memory, 3200MHz
• Integrated blower for optimal ventilation
• Secure boot support

• Cisco UCS VIC 1495 Dual Port 40/100G/200G half-height QSFP28 CNA PCIe
(UCSC-PCIE-C100-04) supports:

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• a x16 PCIe Gen3 Host Interface to the rack server

• two 40G/100G QSFP/QSFP28 ports
• 2GB DDR3 Memory, 1866 MHz

• Cisco UCS VIC 1477 Dual Port 40/100G QSFP28 mLOM (UCSC-M-V100-04)
• a x16 PCIe Gen3 Host Interface to the rack server
• two 40G/100G QSFP28 ports
• 2GB DDR3 Memory, 1866 MHz

• Cisco UCS VIC 1467 Quad Port 10/25G SFP28 mLOM (UCSC-M-V25-04) supports:
• a x16 PCIe Gen3 Host Interface to the rack server
• four 10G/25G SFP28 ports
• 2GB DDR3 Memory, 1866 MHz

• Cisco UCS VIC 1455 Quad Port 10G/25G half-height SFP28 CNA PCIe (UCSC-PCIE-C25Q-04)
supports:
• a x16 PCIe Gen3 Host Interface to the rack server
• four 10G/25G SFP/SFP28 ports providing two 50G fabric connections
• 2GB DDR3 Memory, 1866 MHz

• One KVM port on the front of the server.

• Two different front-loading hardware configurations are available:
• The Cisco UCS C220 M6 SFF (UCSC-C220-M6S): This model supports only small form-factor
(SFF) drives and has a 10-drive backplane. Supports up to 10 front-loading 2.5-inch SAS/SATA
drives, and up to 4 of the drives can be NVMe.
• The Cisco UCS C220 M6 NVMe (UCSC-C220-M6N): This model supports only small form-factor
(SFF) drives and has a 10-drive backplane. Supports up to 10 front-loading 2.5-inch NVMe-only
SSDs.

• Rear PCI risers are supported as one to three half-height PCIe risers, or one to two full-height PCIe risers.
• The server provides an internal slot for one of the following:
• SATA Interposer to control SATA drives from the PCH (AHCI), or
• Cisco 12G RAID controller with cache backup to control SAS/SATA drives, or
• Cisco 12G SAS pass-through HBA to control SAS/SATA drives

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External Features
This topic shows the external features of the server versions.

Cisco UCS C220 M6 Server Front Panel Features

The following figure shows the front panel features of the small form-factor drive versions of the server.
For definitions of LED states, see Front-Panel LEDs, on page 36.
Figure 1: Cisco UCS C220 M6 Server Front Panel

1 Drive bays 1 – 10 support SAS/SATA hard disk drives 2 Unit identification button/LED
(HDDs) and solid-state drives (SSDs). As an option,
drive bays 1-4 can contain up to 4 NVMe drives in any
number up to 4. Drive bays 5 through 10 support only
SAS/SATA HDDs or SSDs.
NVMe drives are supported in a dual CPU server only.

3 Power button/power status LED 4 KVM connector

(used with KVM cable that provides one DB-15 VGA, one
DB-9 serial, and two USB 2.0 connectors)

5 System LED cluster: -

• Fan status LED
• System status LED
• Power supply status LED
• Network link activity LED
• Temperature status LED

For more information, see Front-Panel LEDs, on page

36

Cisco UCS C220 M6 Server Rear Panel Features

The rear panel features can be different depending on the number and type of PCIe cards in the server.

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By default, single CPU servers come with only one half-height riser 1 installed, and dual CPU servers support
all three half-height risers.
Rear PCIe risers can be one of the following configurations:
• Half-height risers:
• one half-height, ¾ length riser (not shown). With this configuration, PCIe slot (slot 1) supports one
half-height, ¾ length, x16 lanes PCIe card and is controlled by CPU 1.
• three half-height, ¾ length risers. See "UCS C220 M6 Server Rear Panel, Half Height, ¾ Length
PCIe Cards" below.

• Full-height risers: Two full height, ¾ length risers. See "Cisco UCS C220 M6 Server Rear Panel, Full
Height, ¾ Length PCIe Cards" below.

Note For definitions of LED states, see Rear-Panel LEDs, on page 38.

Figure 2: Cisco UCS C220 M6 Server Rear Panel, Half Height, ¾ Length PCIe Cards

1 PCIe slots, three 2 Power supply units (PSUs), two which can be redundant
when configured in 1+1 power mode.
This configuration accepts three card in riser slots 1, 2,
and 3 as follows:
• Riser 1, which is controlled by CPU 1:
• Supports one PCIe slot (slot 1)
• Slot 1 is half-height, 3/4 length, x16

• Riser 2, which is controlled by CPU 1:

• Supports one PCIe slot (slot 2)
• Slot 2 is half-height, 3/4 length, x16

• Riser 3, which is controlled by CPU 2:

• Supports one PCIe slot (slot 3)
• Slot 3 is half-height, 3/4 length, x16

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3 Modular LAN-on-motherboard (mLOM) card bay (x16 4 System identification button/LED

PCIe lane)
USB 3.0 ports (two)

5 USB 3.0 ports (two) 6 Dual 1-Gb/10-Gb Ethernet ports (LAN1 and LAN2)
The dual LAN ports can support 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps,
depending on the link partner capability.

7 1-Gb Ethernet dedicated management port 8 COM port (RJ-45 connector)

9 VGA video port (DB-15 connector)

Figure 3: Cisco UCS C220 M6 Server Rear Panel, Full Height, ¾ Length PCIe Cards

1 PCIe slots, two 2 Power supply units (PSUs), two which can be redundant
when configured in 1+1 power mode.
This configuration accepts two cards in riser slots 1 and
2 as follows:
• Riser 1, which is controlled by CPU 1:
• Plugs into riser 1 motherboard connector
• Supports one full-height, 3/4 length, x16 PCIe
card

• Riser 2, which is controlled by CPU 2:

• Plugs into riser 3 motherboard connector
• Supports one full-height, 3/4 length, x16 PCIe
card

3 Modular LAN-on-motherboard (mLOM) card bay (x16 4 Unit identification button/LED

PCIe lane)

5 USB 3.0 ports (two) 6 Dual 1-Gb/10-Gb Ethernet ports (LAN1 and LAN2)
The dual LAN ports can support 1 Gbps and 10 Gbps,
depending on the link partner capability.

7 1-Gb Ethernet dedicated management port 8 COM port (RJ-45 connector)

9 VGA video port (DB-15 connector)

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Serviceable Component Locations

This topic shows the locations of the field-replaceable components and service-related items. The view in the
following figure shows the server with the top cover removed.
Figure 4: Cisco UCS C220 M6 Server, Full Height, Full Width PCIe Cards, Serviceable Component Locations

Note The chassis has an internal USB drive under the

1 Front-loading drive bays 1–10 support SAS/SATA 2 M6 modular RAID card or SATA Interposer card
drives.

3 Cooling fan modules, eight. 4 SuperCap module mounting bracket

Each fan is hot-swappable The SuperCap module (not shown) that mounts into this
location provides RAID write-cache backup.

5 DIMM sockets on motherboard, 32 total, 16 per CPU 6 Motherboard CPU socket two (CPU2)
Eight DIMM sockets are placed between the CPUs and
the server sidewall, and 16 DIMM sockets are placed
between the two CPUs.

7 M.2 module connector 8 Power Supply Units (PSUs), two

Supports a boot-optimized RAID controller with
connectors for up to two SATA M.2 SSDs

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9 PCIe riser slot 2 10 PCIe riser slot 1

Accepts 1 full height, full width PCIe riser card. Accepts 1 full height, full width (x16 lane) PCIe riser card
Includes PCIe cable connectors for front-loading NVMe Note The chassis supports an internal USB drive
SSDs (x8 lane) (not shown) at this PCIe slot. See Replacing
a USB Drive, on page 91.

11 Modular LOM (mLOM) card bay on chassis floor (x16 12 Motherboard CPU socket one (CPU1)
PCIe lane)
The mLOM card bay sits below PCIe riser slot 1.

13 Front Panel Controller board

The view in the following figure shows the individual component locations and numbering, including the
FHFW PCIe

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Figure 5: Cisco UCS C220 M6 Server, Full Height, Full Width PCIe Cards, Serviceable Component Locations

1 Front-loading drive bays 1–10 support SAS/SATA 2 M6 modular RAID card or SATA Interposer card
drives.

3 Cooling fan modules, eight. 4 SuperCap module mounting bracket

Each fan is hot-swappable The SuperCap module (not shown) that mounts into this
location provides RAID write-cache backup.

5 DIMM sockets on motherboard, 32 total, 16 per CPU 6 Motherboard CPU socket

Eight DIMM sockets are placed between the CPUs and CPU2 is the top socket.
the server sidewall, and 16 DIMM sockets are placed
between the two CPUs.

7 M.2 module connector 8 Power Supply Units (PSUs), two

Supports a boot-optimized RAID controller with
connectors for up to two SATA M.2 SSDs

9 PCIe riser slot 3 10 PCIe riser slot 2

Accepts 1 half height, half width PCIe riser card. Accepts 1 half height, half width PCIe riser card.

11 PCIe riser slot 1 12 Modular LOM (mLOM) card bay on chassis floor (x16
PCIe lane)
Accepts 1 half height, half width PCIe riser card
The mLOM card bay sits below PCIe riser slot 1.
Note The chassis supports an internal USB drive
(not shown) at this PCIe slot. See Replacing
a USB Drive, on page 91.

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13 Motherboard CPU socket 14 Front Panel Controller board

CPU1 is the bottom socket

The view in the following figure shows the individual component locations and numbering, including the
HHHL PCIe

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The Technical Specifications Sheets for all versions of this server, which include supported component part
numbers, are at Cisco UCS Servers Technical Specifications Sheets (scroll down to Technical Specifications).

Summary of Server Features

The following table lists a summary of server features.

Feature Description

Chassis One rack-unit (1RU) chassis

Central Processor Up to two 3rd Generation Intel Xeon processors.

Memory 32 slots for registered DIMMs (RDIMMs), DDR4 DIMMs, 3DS DIMMs, and load-reduced
DIMMs (LR DIMMs) up to 3200 MHz. Also supported is Intel® Optane™ Persistent
Memory Modules (PMEMs)

Multi-bit error protection This server supports multi-bit error protection.

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Feature Description

Video The Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) provides video using the Matrox
G200e video/graphics controller:
• Integrated 2D graphics core with hardware acceleration
• DDR3 memory interface supports up to 512 MB of addressable memory (8 MB is
allocated by default to video memory)
• Supports display resolutions up to 1920 x 1200 16bpp @ 60Hz
• High-speed integrated 24-bit RAMDAC
• Single lane PCI-Express host interface running at Gen 2 speed

Network and management I/O Rear panel:

• One 1-Gb Ethernet dedicated management port (RJ-45 connector)
• Two 1-Gb/10-Gb BASE-T Ethernet LAN ports (RJ-45 connectors)
The dual LAN ports can support 10 Gbps, 1 Gbps, 100 Mbps, or 10 Mbps. The LAN
ports autonegotiate to the correct link speed based on the link partner capability.
• One RS-232 serial port (RJ-45 connector)
• One VGA video connector port (DB-15 connector)
• Two USB 3.0 ports

Front panel:
• One front-panel keyboard/video/mouse (KVM) connector that is used with the KVM
breakout cable. The breakout cable provides two USB 2.0, one VGA, and one DB-9
serial connector.

Modular LOM One dedicated socket (x16 PCIe lane) that can be used to add an mLOM card for additional
rear-panel connectivity. As an optional hardware configuration, the Cisco CNIC mLOM
module supports two 100G QSFP+ ports or 4 25 Gbps Ethernet ports.

Power Up to two of the following hot-swappable power supplies:

• 1050 W (AC)
• 1050 W (DC)
• 1600 W (AC)
• 2300 W (AC)

One power supply is mandatory; one more can be added for 1 + 1 redundancy.

ACPI The advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI) 4.0 standard is supported.

Front Panel The front panel provides status indications and control buttons

Cooling Eight hot-swappable fan modules for front-to-rear cooling.

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Feature Description

InfiniBand In addition to Fibre Channel, Ethernet and other industry-standards, the PCI slots in this
server support the InfiniBand architecture up HDR IB (200Gbps).

Expansion Slots Three half-height riser slots

• Riser 1 (controlled by CPU 1): One x16 PCIe Gen4 Slot, (Cisco VIC), half-height,
3/4 length
• Riser 2 (controlled by CPU 1): One x16 PCIe Gen4 Slot, half-height, 3/4 length
• Riser 3 (controlled by CPU 2): One x16 PCIe Gen4 Slot, (Cisco VIC), half-height,
3/4 length

Two full-height riser slots

• Riser 1 (controlled by CPU 1): One x16 PCIe Gen4 Slot,, full-height, 3/4 length
• Riser 2 (controlled by CPU 2): One x16 PCIe Gen4 Slot, full-height, 3/4 length

Interfaces Rear panel:

• One 1Gbase-T RJ-45 management port
• Two 10Gbase-T LOM ports
• One RS-232 serial port (RJ45 connector)
• One DB15 VGA connector
• Two USB 3.0 port connectors
• One flexible modular LAN on motherboard (mLOM) slot that can accommodate
various interface cards

Front panel:
• One KVM console connector, which supplies the pins for a KVM break out cable
that supports the following:
• Two USB 2.0 connectors
• One VGA DB15 video connector
• One serial port (RS232) RJ45 connector

Integrated Management Processor Baseboard Management Controller (BMC) running Cisco Integrated Management
Controller (CIMC) firmware.
Depending on your CIMC settings, the CIMC can be accessed through the 1GE dedicated
management port, the 1GE/10GE LOM ports, or a Cisco virtual interface card (VIC).
CIMC supports managing the entire server platform, as well providing management
capabilities for various individual subsystems and components, such as PSUs, Cisco VIC,
GPUs, MRAID and HBA storage controllers, and so on.

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Feature Description

Storage Controllers The SATA Interposer board, Cisco 12G SAS RAID Controller with 4GB FBWC, or Cisco
12G SAS HBA. Only one of these at a time can be used.
A Cisco 9500-8e 12G SAS HBA can be plugged into available PCIe risers for external
JBOD attach. This HBA can be used at the same time as one of the other storage controllers.
• SATA Interposer board: AHCI support of up to eight SATA-only drives (slots 1-4
and 6-9 only)
• Cisco 12G RAID controller
• RAID support (RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10) and SRAID0
• Supports up to 10 front-loading SFF drives

• Cisco 12G SAS HBA

• No RAID support
• JBOD/Pass-through Mode support
• Supports up to 10 SFF front-loading SAS/SATA drives

• Cisco 12G 9500-8e SAS HBA

• No RAID support
• Supports external JBOD attach (supports up to 1024 SAS/SATA devices or 32
NVMe devices)
• Plugs into an appropriate PCIe riser slot (up to two supported)

For a detailed list of storage controller options, see Supported Storage Controllers and
Cables, on page 157.

Modular LAN over Motherboard The dedicated mLOM slot on the motherboard can flexibly accommodate Cisco Virtual
(mLOM) slot Interface Cards (VICs).

UCSM Unified Computing System Manager (UCSM) runs in the Fabric Interconnect and
automatically discovers and provisions some of the server components.

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Installing the Server
This chapter contains the following topics:
• Preparing for Installation, on page 15
• Installing the Server in a Rack, on page 19
• Initial Server Setup, on page 24
• NIC Mode and NIC Redundancy Settings, on page 30
• Updating the BIOS and Cisco IMC Firmware, on page 31
• Accessing the System BIOS, on page 31
• Smart Access Serial, on page 32
• Smart Access USB, on page 32

Preparing for Installation

This section contains the following topics:

Installation Warnings and Guidelines

Note Before you install, operate, or service a server, review the Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information
for Cisco UCS C-Series Servers for important safety information.

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

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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

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.
Statement 1005

Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
Statement 1074

Warning This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. A restricted access area can be accessed
only through the use of a special tool, lock, and key, or other means of security.
Statement 1017

Caution To ensure proper airflow it is necessary to rack the servers using 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. We recommend that you mount
your servers on rail kits when you are installing them into the rack because these rails provide the minimal
spacing required between the servers. No additional spacing between the servers is required when you mount
the units using rail kits.

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:

• Plan your site configuration and prepare the site before installing the server. See the Cisco UCS Site
Preparation Guide for the recommended site planning tasks.

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Network Equipment-Building System (NEBS) Statements

• Ensure that there is adequate space around the server to allow for accessing the server and for adequate
airflow. The airflow in this server is from front to back.
• Ensure that the air-conditioning meets the thermal requirements listed in the Environmental Specifications,
on page 146.
• Ensure that the cabinet or rack meets the requirements listed in the Rack Requirements, on page 19.
• Ensure that the site power meets the power requirements listed in the Power Specifications, on page 147.
If available, you can use an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect against power failures.

Network Equipment-Building System (NEBS) Statements

NEBS describes the environment of a typical United States Regional Bell Operating Company (RBOC) central
office. NEBS is the most common set of safety, spatial, and environmental design standards applied to
telecommunications equipment in the United States. It is not a legal or regulatory requirement, but rather an
industry requirement.
The following NEBS statements apply to the different models of Cisco UCS C220 M6 server:

Note Statement 7001—ESD Mitigation

This equipment may be ESD sensitive. Always use an ESD ankle or wrist strap before handling equipment.
Connect the equipment end of the ESD strap to an unfinished surface of the equipment chassis or to the ESD
jack on the equipment if provided.

Warning Statement 7003—Shielded Cable Shielded Cable Requirements for Intrabuilding Lightning Surge
The intrabuilding port(s) of the equipment or subassembly must use shielded intrabuilding cabling/wiring that
is grounded at both ends.
The following port(s) are considered intrabuilding ports on this equipment:
RJ-45 Copper Ethernet Ports

Note Statement 7004—Special Accessories Required to Comply with GR-1089 Emission and Immunity
Requirements
To comply with the emission and immunity requirements of GR-1089, shielded cables are required for the
following ports:
RJ-45 Copper Ethernet Ports

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Warning Statement 7005—Intrabuilding Lightning Surge and AC Power Fault

The intrabuilding port(s) of the equipment or subassembly must not be metallically connected to interfaces
that connect to the outside plant (OSP) or its wiring. These interfaces are designed for use as intrabuilding
interfaces only (Type 2 or Type 4 ports as described in GR-1089-CORE) and require isolation from the exposed
OSP cabling. The addition of primary protectors is not sufficient protection to connect these interfaces
metallically to OSP wiring.
This statement applies to the intrabuilding ports listed below:
RJ-45 Copper Ethernet Ports

Warning Statement 7012—Equipment Interfacing with AC Power Ports

Connect this equipment to AC mains that are provided with a surge protective device (SPD) at the service
equipment that complies with NFPA 70, the National Electrical Code (NEC).

Note Statement 7013—Equipment Grounding Systems—Common Bonding Network (CBN)

This equipment is suitable for installations using the CBN.

Note Statement 7016—Battery Return Conductor

Treat the battery return conductor of this equipment as Isolated DC return (DC-I).

Note Statement 7018—System Recover Time

The equipment is designed to boot up in less than 30 minutes provided the neighboring devices are fully
operational.

Note Statement 8015—Installation Location Network Telecommunications Facilities

This equipment is suitable for installation in network telecommunications facilities.

Note Statement 8016—Installation Location Where the National Electric Code (NEC) Applies
This equipment is suitable for installation in locations where the NEC applies.

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Rack Requirements

Note These Cisco UCS servers are designed to boot up within 30 minutes provided the neighboring devices are
fully operational.

Rack Requirements
The rack must be of the following type:
• A standard 19-in. (48.3-cm) wide, four-post EIA rack, with mounting posts that conform to English
universal hole spacing, per section 1 of ANSI/EIA-310-D-1992.
• The rack-post holes can be square 0.38-inch (9.6 mm), round 0.28-inch (7.1 mm), #12-24 UNC, or #10-32
UNC when you use the Cisco-supplied slide rails.
• The minimum vertical rack space per server must be one rack unit (RU), equal to 1.75 in. (44.45 mm).

Supported Cisco Slide Rail Kits

The server supports the following rail kit options:
• Cisco part UCSC-RAIL-M6= (ball-bearing slide rail kit for UCS C220 and C240 M6 rack servers)
• Cisco part UCSC-CMA-C220M6= (reversible cable management arm for UCS C220 M6 ball-bearing
slide rail kit)

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).
The optional cable management arm (CMA) adds additional length requirements:
• The additional distance from the rear of the server to the rear of the CMA is 5.4 inches (137.4 mm).
• The total length of the server including the CMA is 35.2 inches (894 mm).

Front Bezel
An optional locking front bezel (UCSC-BZL-C220M5) is available to provide additional security by preventing
unauthorized access to the front-loading SFF drives. The same bezel is used for both M5 and M6 versions of
the UCS C220 server.

Installing the Server in a Rack

This section describes how to install the server in a rack using the supported rail kit (UCSC-RAIL-M6) that
is sold by Cisco.

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Warning To prevent bodily injury when mounting or servicing this unit in a rack, you must take special
precautions to ensure that the system remains stable. The following guidelines are provided to ensure
your safety:
This unit should be mounted at the bottom of the rack if it is the only unit in the rack.
When mounting this unit in a partially filled rack, load the rack from the bottom to the top with the
heaviest component at the bottom of the rack.
If the rack is provided with stabilizing devices, install the stabilizers before mounting or servicing the
unit in the rack.
Statement 1006

Step 1 Attach the inner rails to the sides of the server:

a) Align an inner rail with one side of the server so that the three keyed slots in the rail align with the three pegs on the
side of the server.
b) Set the keyed slots over the pegs, and then slide the rail toward the front to lock it in place on the pegs.
c) Install the second inner rail to the opposite side of the server.
Figure 6: Attaching the Inner Rail to the Side of the Server

1 Keyed slots in rail 2 Front of server slides into keyed slots

Step 2 Open the front securing plate on both slide-rail assemblies. The front end of the slide-rail assembly has a spring-loaded
securing plate that must be open before you can insert the mounting pegs into the rack-post holes.
On the outside of the assembly, push the green-arrow button toward the rear to open the securing plate.

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Figure 7: Front Securing Mechanism, Inside of Front End

1 Front mounting pegs 3 Securing plate shown pulled back to the open position

2 Rack post between mounting pegs and opened -

securing plate

Step 3 Install the outer slide rails into the rack:

a) Align one slide-rail assembly front end with the front rack-post holes that you want to use.
The slide rail front-end wraps around the outside of the rack post and the mounting pegs enter the rack-post holes
from the outside-front.
Note The rack post must be between the mounting pegs and the open securing plate.
b) Push the mounting pegs into the rack-post holes from the outside-front.
c) Press the securing plate release button, marked PUSH. The spring-loaded securing plate closes to lock the pegs in
place.
d) Adjust the slide-rail length, and then push the rear mounting pegs into the corresponding rear rack-post holes. The
slide rail must be level front-to-rear.
The rear mounting pegs enter the rear rack-post holes from the inside of the rack post.
e) Attach the second slide-rail assembly to the opposite side of the rack. Ensure that the two slide-rail assemblies are at
the same height and are level front-to-back.
f) Pull the inner slide rails on each assembly out toward the rack front until they hit the internal stops and lock in place.
Step 4 Insert the server into the slide rails:
Caution This server can weigh up to 60 pounds (27 kilograms) when fully loaded with components. We recommend
that you use a minimum of two people or a mechanical lift when lifting the server. Attempting this procedure
alone could result in personal injury or equipment damage.
a) Align the rear ends of the inner rails that are attached to the server sides with the front ends of the empty slide rails
on the rack.
b) Push the inner rails into the slide rails on the rack until they stop at the internal stops.

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c) Slide the inner-rail release clip toward the rear on both inner rails, and then continue pushing the server into the rack
until its front slam-latches engage with the rack posts.
Figure 8: Inner-Rail Release Clip

1 Inner-rail release clip 3 Outer slide rail attached to rack post

2 Inner rail attached to server and inserted into outer -

slide rail

Step 5 To comply with GR-63-CORE Seismic requirements, you (the end user) must secure the server in the rack more permanently
by using the two screws that are provided with the slide rails.
With the server fully pushed into the slide rails, open a hinged slam latch lever on the front of the server and insert a
screw through the hole that is under the lever. The screw threads into the static part of the rail on the rack post and prevents
the server from being pulled out. Repeat for the opposite slam latch.

Step 6 (Optional) If applicable, do the following:

a) Attach the cable management arm. Go to Installing the Cable Management Arm (Optional), on page 23 or Reversing
the Cable Management Arm (Optional), on page 24.

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b) Attach the locking bezel.

Installing the Cable Management Arm (Optional)

Note The cable management arm (CMA, UCSC-CMA-C220M6) is reversible left-to-right. To reverse the CMA,
see Reversing the Cable Management Arm (Optional), on page 24 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. Slide the tab over the end of the rail until it clicks and
locks.
Figure 9: Attaching the CMA to the Rear Ends of the Slide Rails

1 CMA tab on arm farthest from server attaches to 3 CMA tab on width-adjustment slider attaches to end
end of stationary outer slide rail. of stationary outer slide rail.

2 CMA tab on arm closest to the server attaches to 4 Rear of server

end of inner slide rail attached to server.

Step 2 Slide the CMA tab that is closest to the server over the end of the inner rail that is attached to the server. Slide the tab
over the end of the rail until it clicks and locks

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Step 3 Pull out the width-adjustment slider that is at the opposite end of the CMA assembly until it matches the width of your
rack.
Step 4 Slide the CMA tab that is at the end of the width-adjustment slider onto the end of the stationary slide rail that is attached
to the rack post. Slide the tab over the end of the rail until it clicks and locks.
Step 5 Open the hinged flap at the top of each plastic cable guide and route your cables through the cable guides as desired.

Reversing the Cable Management Arm (Optional)

Step 1 Rotate the entire CMA assembly 180 degrees, left-to-right. The plastic cable guides must remain pointing upward.
Step 2 Flip the tabs at the ends of the CMA arms so that they point toward the rear of the server.
Step 3 Pivot the tab that is at the end of the width-adjustment slider. Depress and hold the metal button on the outside of the tab
and pivot the tab 180 degrees so that it points toward the rear of the server.
Figure 10: Reversing the CMA

1 CMA tab on end of width-adjustment slider 2 Metal button on outside of tab

Initial Server Setup

Note 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.

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Server Default Settings

The server is shipped with these default settings:
• The NIC mode is Shared LOM EXT.
Shared LOM EXT mode enables the 1-Gb/10-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 to use the 10/100/1000 dedicated management ports to access Cisco IMC, you can connect to the
server and change the NIC mode as described in Setting Up the System With the Cisco IMC Configuration
Utility, on page 27.
• The NIC redundancy is Active-Active. All Ethernet ports are utilized simultaneously.
• DHCP is enabled.
• IPv4 is enabled.

Connection Methods
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.
• Remote setup—Use this procedure if you want to perform setup through your dedicated management
LAN.

Note To configure the system remotely, you must have a DHCP server on the same
network as the system. Your DHCP server must be preconfigured with the range
of MAC addresses for this server node. The MAC address is printed on a label
that is on the pull-out asset tag on the front panel. 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.

This section contains the following topics:

Connecting to the Server Locally For Setup

This procedure requires the following equipment:
• VGA monitor
• USB keyboard
• Either the supported Cisco KVM cable (Cisco PID N20-BKVM); or a USB cable and VGA DB-15 cable

Step 1 Attach a power cord to each power supply in your server, and then attach each power cord to a grounded power outlet.

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Wait for approximately two minutes to let the server boot to standby power during the first bootup. You can verify system
power status by looking at the system Power Status LED on the front panel. The system is in standby power mode when
the LED is amber.

Step 2 Connect a USB keyboard and VGA monitor to the server using one of the following methods:
• Connect an optional KVM cable (Cisco PID N20-BKVM) to the KVM connector on the front panel. Connect your
USB keyboard and VGA monitor to the KVM cable.
• Connect a USB keyboard and VGA monitor to the corresponding connectors on the rear panel.

Step 3 Open the Cisco IMC Configuration Utility:

a) Press and hold the front panel power button for four seconds to boot the server.
b) During bootup, press F8 when prompted to open the Cisco IMC Configuration Utility.
Note The first time that you enter the Cisco IMC Configuration Utility, you are prompted to change the default
password. The default password is password. The Strong Password feature is enabled.

The following are the requirements for Strong Password:

• The password can have a minimum of 8 characters and a maximum of 14 characters.
• The password must not contain the user’s name.
• The password must contain characters from three of the following four categories:
• English uppercase letters (A through Z)
• English lowercase letters (a through z)
• Base 10 digits (0 through 9)
• Non-alphabetic characters !, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *, -, _, =, “

Step 4 Continue with Setting Up the System With the Cisco IMC Configuration Utility, on page 27.

Connecting to the Server Remotely For Setup

This procedure requires the following equipment:
• One RJ-45 Ethernet cable that is connected to your management LAN.

Before you begin

Note To configure the system remotely, you must have a DHCP server on the same network as the system. Your
DHCP server must be preconfigured with the range of MAC addresses for this server node. The MAC address
is printed on a label that is on the pull-out asset tag on the front panel. 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.

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Step 1 Attach a power cord to each power supply in your server, and then attach each power cord to a grounded power outlet.
Wait for approximately two minutes to let the server boot to standby power during the first bootup. You can verify system
power status by looking at the system Power Status LED on the front panel. The system is in standby power mode when
the LED is amber.

Step 2 Plug your management Ethernet cable into the dedicated management port on the rear panel.
Step 3 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.
Note The default username for the server is admin. The default password is password.

Step 5 From the Cisco IMC Server Summary page, click Launch KVM Console. A separate KVM console window opens.
Step 6 From the Cisco IMC Summary page, click Power Cycle Server. The system reboots.
Step 7 Select the KVM console window.
Note The KVM console window must be the active window for the following keyboard actions to work.

Step 8 When prompted, press F8 to enter the Cisco IMC Configuration Utility. This utility opens in the KVM console window.
Note The first time that you enter the Cisco IMC Configuration Utility, you are prompted to change the default
password. The default password is password. The Strong Password feature is enabled.

The following are the requirements for Strong Password:

• The password can have a minimum of 8 characters and a maximum of 14 characters.
• The password must not contain the user’s name.
• The password must contain characters from three of the following four categories:
• English uppercase letters (A through Z)
• English lowercase letters (a through z)
• Base 10 digits (0 through 9)
• Non-alphabetic characters !, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *, -, _, =, “

Step 9 Continue with Setting Up the System With the Cisco IMC Configuration Utility, on page 27.

Setting Up the System With the Cisco IMC Configuration Utility

Before you begin
The following procedure is performed after you connect to the system and open the Cisco IMC Configuration
Utility.

Step 1 Set the NIC mode to choose which ports to use to access Cisco IMC for server management:

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• Shared LOM EXT (default)—This is the shared LOM extended mode, the factory-default setting. With this mode,
the Shared LOM and Cisco Card interfaces are both enabled. You must select the default 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. Use the Cisco Card
NIC mode if you want to connect to Cisco IMC through a Cisco card in standalone mode.
• Shared LOM—The 1-Gb/10-Gb Ethernet ports are used to access Cisco IMC. You must select either the
Active-Active or Active-standby NIC redundancy setting in the following step.
• Dedicated—The dedicated management port is used to access Cisco IMC. You must select the None NIC redundancy
setting in the following step.
• 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.
See also the required VIC Slot setting below.
• VIC Slot—Only 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).
• If you select Riser1, you must install the VIC in slot 1.
• If you select Riser2, you must install the VIC in slot 2.
• If you select Flex-LOM, you must install an mLOM-style VIC in the mLOM slot.

Step 2 Set the NIC redundancy to your preference. This server has three possible NIC redundancy settings:
• None—The Ethernet ports operate independently and do not fail over if there is a problem. This setting can be
used only with the Dedicated NIC mode.
• Active-standby—If an active Ethernet port fails, traffic fails over to a standby port. Shared LOM and Cisco Card
modes can each use either Active-standby or Active-active settings.
• Active-active (default)—All Ethernet ports are utilized simultaneously. The Shared LOM EXT mode must use
only this NIC redundancy setting. Shared LOM and Cisco Card modes can each use either Active-standby or
Active-active settings.

Step 3 Choose whether to enable DHCP for dynamic network settings, or to enter static network settings.
Note Before you enable DHCP, you must preconfigure your DHCP server with the range of MAC addresses
for this server. The MAC address is printed on a label on the rear of the server. This server has a range of
six MAC addresses assigned to Cisco IMC. The MAC address printed on the label is the beginning of the
range of six contiguous MAC addresses.

The static IPv4 and IPv6 settings include the following:

• The Cisco IMC IP address.
For IPv6, valid values are 1 - 127.
• The gateway.
For IPv6, if you do not know the gateway, you can set it as none by entering :: (two colons).

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• The preferred DNS server address.

For IPv6, you can set this as none by entering :: (two colons).

Step 4 (Optional) Make VLAN settings.

Step 5 Press F1 to go to the second settings window, then continue with the next step.
From the second window, you can press F2 to switch back to the first window.

Step 6 (Optional) Set a hostname for the server.

Step 7 (Optional) Enable dynamic DNS and set a dynamic DNS (DDNS) domain.
Step 8 (Optional) If you check the Factory Default check box, the server reverts to the factory defaults.
Step 9 (Optional) Set a default user password.
Note The factory default username for the server is admin. The default password is password.

Step 10 (Optional) Enable auto-negotiation of port settings or set the port speed and duplex mode manually.
Note Auto-negotiation is applicable only when you use the Dedicated NIC mode. Auto-negotiation sets the port
speed and duplex mode automatically based on the switch port to which the server is connected. If you
disable auto-negotiation, you must set the port speed and duplex mode manually.

Step 11 (Optional) Reset port profiles and the port name.

Step 12 Press F5 to refresh the settings that you made. You might have to wait about 45 seconds until the new settings appear
and the message, “Network settings configured” is displayed before you reboot the server in the next step.
Step 13 Press F10 to save your settings and reboot the server.
Note If you chose to enable DHCP, the dynamically assigned IP and MAC addresses are displayed on the console
screen during bootup.

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).

Note The factory default username for the server is admin. The default password is password.

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 for your
Cisco IMC release. The links to the configuration guides are in the Cisco UCS C-Series Documentation
Roadmap.

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NIC Mode and NIC Redundancy Settings

Table 1: Valid NIC Redundancy Settings For Each NIC Mode

NIC Mode Valid NIC Redundancy Settings

Shared LOM Active-active

EXT

Dedicated None

Shared LOM Active-active

Active-standby

Cisco Card Active-active

Active-standby

This server has the following NIC mode settings that you can choose from:
• Shared LOM EXT (default)—This is the shared LOM extended mode, the factory-default setting. With
this mode, the Shared LOM and Cisco Card interfaces are both enabled. You must select the default
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. Use the Cisco Card NIC mode if you want to connect to Cisco IMC through a Cisco card
in standalone mode.
• Shared LOM—The 1-Gb/10-Gb Ethernet ports are used to access Cisco IMC. You must select either the
Active-Active or Active-standby NIC redundancy setting in the following step.
• Dedicated—The dedicated management port is used to access Cisco IMC. You must select the None
NIC redundancy setting in the following step.
• 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.
See also the required VIC Slot setting below.
• VIC Slot—Only 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).
• If you select Riser1, you must install the VIC in slot 1.
• If you select Riser2, you must install the VIC in slot 2.
• If you select Flex-LOM, you must install an mLOM-style VIC in the mLOM slot.

This server has the following NIC redundancy settings that you can choose from:

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• None—The Ethernet ports operate independently and do not fail over if there is a problem. This setting
can be used only with the Dedicated NIC mode.
• Active-standby—If an active Ethernet port fails, traffic fails over to a standby port. Shared LOM and
Cisco Card modes can each use either Active-standby or Active-active settings.
• Active-active (default)—All Ethernet ports are utilized simultaneously. The Shared LOM EXT mode
must use only this NIC redundancy setting. Shared LOM and Cisco Card modes can each use either
Active-standby or Active-active settings.

Updating the BIOS and Cisco IMC Firmware

Caution 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.
Cisco provides the Cisco Host Upgrade Utility to assist with simultaneously upgrading the BIOS, Cisco IMC,
and other firmware to compatible levels.

The server uses firmware obtained from and certified by Cisco. Cisco provides release notes with each firmware
image. There are several possible methods for updating the firmware:
• Recommended method for firmware update: Use the Cisco Host Upgrade Utility to simultaneously
upgrade the Cisco IMC, BIOS, and component firmware to compatible levels.
See the Cisco Host Upgrade Utility Quick Reference Guide for your firmware release at the documentation
roadmap link below.
• You can upgrade the Cisco IMC and BIOS firmware by using the Cisco IMC GUI interface.
See the Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Server Configuration Guide.
• You can upgrade the Cisco IMC and BIOS firmware by using the Cisco IMC CLI interface.
See the Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Server CLI Configuration Guide.

For links to the documents listed above, see the Cisco UCS C-Series Documentation Roadmap.

Accessing the System BIOS

Step 1 Enter the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing the F2 key when prompted during bootup.
Note The version and build of the current BIOS are displayed on the Main page of the utility.

Step 2 Use the arrow keys to select the BIOS menu page.
Step 3 Highlight the field to be modified by using the arrow keys.
Step 4 Press Enter to select the field that you want to change, and then modify the value in the field.
Step 5 Press the right arrow key until the Exit menu screen is displayed.

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Smart Access Serial

Step 6 Follow the instructions on the Exit menu screen to save your changes and exit the setup utility (or press F10). You can
exit without saving changes by pressing Esc.

Smart Access Serial

This server supports the Smart Access Serial feature. This feature allows you to switch between host serial
and Cisco IMC CLI.
• This feature has the following requirements:
• A serial cable connection, which can use either the RJ-45 serial connector on the server rear panel,
or a DB-9 connection when using the KVM cable (Cisco PID N20-BKVM) on the front-panel KVM
console connector.
• Console redirection must be enabled in the server BIOS.
• Terminal type must be set to VT100+ or VTUFT8.
• Serial-over-LAN (SOL) must be disabled (SOL is disabled by default).

• To switch from host serial to Cisco IMC CLI, press Esc+9.

You must enter your Cisco IMC credentials to authenticate the connection.
• To switch from Cisco IMC CLI to host serial, press Esc+8.

Note You cannot switch to Cisco IMC CLI if the serial-over-LAN (SOL) feature is
enabled.

• After a session is created, it is shown in the CLI or web GUI by the name serial.

Smart Access USB

This server supports the Smart Access USB feature. The board management controller (BMC) in this server
can accept a USB mass storage device and access the data on it. This feature allows you to use the front-panel
USB device as a medium to transfer data between the BMC and the user without need for network connectivity.
This can be useful, for example, when remote BMC interfaces are not yet available, or are not accessible due
to network misconfiguration.
• This feature has the following requirements:
• The KVM cable (Cisco PID N20-BKVM) connected to the front panel KVM console connector.
• A USB storage device connected to one of the USB 2.0 connectors on the KVM cable. The USB
device must draw less than 500 mA to avoid disconnect by the current-protection circuit.

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Note Any mouse or keyboard that is connected to the KVM cable is disconnected when
you enable Smart Access USB.

• You can use USB 3.0-based devices, but they will operate at USB 2.0 speed.
• We recommend that the USB device have only one partition.
• The file system formats supported are: FAT16, FAT32, MSDOS, EXT2, EXT3, and EXT4. NTFS
is not supported.

• The front-panel KVM connector has been designed to switch the USB port between Host OS and BMC.
• Smart Access USB can be enabled or disabled using any of the BMC user interfaces. For example, you
can use the Cisco IMC Configuration Utility that is accessed by pressing F8 when prompted during
bootup.
• Enabled: the front-panel USB device is connected to the BMC.
• Disabled: the front-panel USB device is connected to the host.

• In a case where no management network is available to connect remotely to Cisco IMC, a Device Firmware
Update (DFU) shell over serial cable can be used to generate and download technical support files to the
USB device that is attached to front panel USB port.

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Maintaining the Server
This chapter contains the following topics:
• Status LEDs and Buttons, on page 35
• Preparing For Component Installation, on page 40
• Removing and Replacing Components, on page 44
• Replacing Fan Modules, on page 57
• Replacing Riser Cages, on page 58
• Replacing CPUs and Heatsinks, on page 72
• Replacing Memory DIMMs, on page 80
• Replacing Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory Modules, on page 84
• Replacing a Mini-Storage Module, on page 88
• Replacing an Internal USB Drive, on page 91
• Replacing the RTC Battery, on page 93
• Replacing Power Supplies, on page 94
• Replacing a PCIe Card, on page 99
• Replacing an mLOM Card, on page 104
• Replacing an mRAID Riser (Riser 3), on page 119
• Replacing a SAS Storage Controller Card (RAID or HBA), on page 121
• Replacing a Boot-Optimized M.2 RAID Controller Module, on page 123
• Replacing the Supercap (RAID Backup), on page 127
• Replacing a SATA Interposer Card , on page 131
• Replacing a Chassis Intrusion Switch, on page 133
• Installing a Trusted Platform Module (TPM), on page 133
• Recycling the PCB Assembly (PCBA), on page 137
• Service Headers and Jumpers, on page 139

Status LEDs and Buttons

This section contains information for interpreting front, rear, and internal LED states.

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Front-Panel LEDs

Front-Panel LEDs
Figure 11: Front Panel LEDs

Table 2: Front Panel LEDs, Definition of States

LED Name States

1 • Off—There is no AC power to the server.

Power button/LED ( )
• Amber—The server is in standby power mode. Power is
supplied only to the Cisco IMC and some motherboard
functions.
• Green—The server is in main power mode. Power is supplied
to all server components.

2 • Off—The unit identification function is not in use.

Unit identification (
• Blue, blinking—The unit identification function is activated.

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3 • Green—The server is running in normal operating condition.

System health ( )
• Green, blinking—The server is performing system
initialization and memory check.
• Amber, steady—The server is in a degraded operational state
(minor fault). For example:
• Power supply redundancy is lost.
• CPUs are mismatched.
• At least one CPU is faulty.
• At least one DIMM is faulty.
• At least one drive in a RAID configuration failed.

• Amber, 2 blinks—There is a major fault with the system

board.
• Amber, 3 blinks—There is a major fault with the memory
DIMMs.
• Amber, 4 blinks—There is a major fault with the CPUs.

4 • Green—All power supplies are operating normally.

Power supply status ( ) • Amber, steady—One or more power supplies are in a degraded
operational state.
• Amber, blinking—One or more power supplies are in a critical
fault state.

5 • Green—All fan modules are operating properly.

Fan status ( )
• Amber, blinking—One or more fan modules breached the
non-recoverable threshold.

6 • Off—The Ethernet LOM port link is idle.

Network link activity ( )
• Green—One or more Ethernet LOM ports are link-active, but
there is no activity.
• Green, blinking—One or more Ethernet LOM ports are
link-active, with activity.

7 • Green—The server is operating at normal temperature.

Temperature status ( )
• Amber, steady—One or more temperature sensors breached
the critical threshold.
• Amber, blinking—One or more temperature sensors breached
the non-recoverable threshold.

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Rear-Panel LEDs

Rear-Panel LEDs
Figure 12: Rear Panel LEDs

Table 3: Rear Panel LEDs, Definition of States

LED Name States

1 1-Gb/10-Gb Ethernet link speed (on both LAN1 and LAN2) • Amber—Link speed is 100 Mbps.
• Amber—Link speed is 1 Gbps.
• Green—Link speed is 10 Gbps.

2 1-Gb/10-Gb Ethernet link status (on both LAN1 and LAN2) • Off—No link is present.
• Green—Link is active.
• Green, blinking—Traffic is present on the active link.

3 1-Gb Ethernet dedicated management link speed • Off—Link speed is 10 Mbps.

• Amber—Link speed is 100 Mbps.
• Green—Link speed is 1 Gbps.

4 1-Gb Ethernet dedicated management link status • Off—No link is present.

• Green—Link is active.
• Green, blinking—Traffic is present on the active link.

5 Rear unit identification • Off—The unit identification function is not in use.

• Blue, blinking—The unit identification function is
activated.

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Internal Diagnostic LEDs

6 Power supply status (one LED each power supply unit) AC power supplies:
• Off—No AC input (12 V main power off, 12 V standby
power off).
• Green, blinking—12 V main power off; 12 V standby
power on.
• Green, solid—12 V main power on; 12 V standby power
on.
• Amber, blinking—Warning threshold detected but 12 V
main power on.
• Amber, solid—Critical error detected; 12 V main power
off (for example, over-current, over-voltage, or
over-temperature failure).

DC power supplies:
• Off—No DC input (12 V main power off, 12 V standby
power off).
• Green, blinking—12 V main power off; 12 V standby
power on.
• Green, solid—12 V main power on; 12 V standby power
on.
• Amber, blinking—Warning threshold detected but 12 V
main power on.
• Amber, solid—Critical error detected; 12 V main power
off (for example, over-current, over-voltage, or
over-temperature failure).

7 1-Gb Ethernet dedicated management port • Off—No link is present.

• Green—Link is active.
• Green, blinking—Traffic is present on the active link.

8 COM port (RJ-45 connector) -

9 VGA display port (DB15 connector) -

Internal Diagnostic LEDs

The server has internal fault LEDs for CPUs, DIMMs, and fan modules.

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Figure 13: Internal Diagnostic LED Locations

1 Fan module fault LEDs (one behind each fan connector 3 DIMM fault LEDs (one behind each DIMM socket on the
on the motherboard) motherboard)
• Amber—Fan has a fault or is not fully seated. These LEDs operate only when the server is in standby
power mode.
• Green—Fan is OK.
• Amber—DIMM has a fault.
• Off—DIMM is OK.

2 CPU fault LEDs (one behind each CPU socket on the -

motherboard).
These LEDs operate only when the server is in standby
power mode.
• Amber—CPU has a fault.
• Off—CPU is OK.

Preparing For Component Installation

This section includes information and tasks that help prepare the server for component installation.

Required Equipment For Service Procedures

The following tools and equipment are used to perform the procedures in this chapter:

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• T-30 Torx driver (supplied with replacement CPUs for heatsink removal)
• #1 flat-head screwdriver (supplied with replacement CPUs for heatsink removal)
• #1 Phillips-head screwdriver (for M.2 SSD and intrusion switch replacement)
• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap or other grounding equipment such as a grounded mat

Shutting Down and Removing Power From the Server

The server can run in either of two power modes:
• Main power mode—Power is supplied to all server components and any operating system on your drives
can run.
• Standby power mode—Power is supplied only to the service processor and certain components. It is safe
for the operating system and data to remove power cords from the server in this mode.

Caution After a server is shut down to standby power, electric current is still present in the server. To completely
remove power as directed in some service procedures, you must disconnect all power cords from all power
supplies in the server.

You can shut down the server by using the front-panel power button or the software management interfaces.

Shutting Down Using the Power Button

Step 1 Check the color of the Power button/LED:

• Amber—The server is already in standby mode, and you can safely remove power.
• Green—The server is in main power mode and must be shut down before you can safely remove power.

Step 2 Invoke either a graceful shutdown or a hard shutdown:

Caution To avoid data loss or damage to your operating system, you should always invoke a graceful shutdown of
the operating system.
• Graceful shutdown—Press and release the Power button. The operating system performs a graceful shutdown, and
the server goes to standby mode, which is indicated by an amber Power button/LED.
• Emergency shutdown—Press and hold the Power button for 4 seconds to force the main power off and immediately
enter standby mode.

Step 3 If a service procedure instructs you to completely remove power from the server, disconnect all power cords from the
power supplies in the server.

Shutting Down Using The Cisco IMC GUI

You must log in with user or admin privileges to perform this task.

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Step 1 In the Navigation pane, click the Server tab.

Step 2 On the Server tab, click Summary.
Step 3 In the Actions area, click Power Off Server.
Step 4 Click OK.
The operating system performs a graceful shutdown, and the server goes to standby mode, which is indicated by an amber
Power button/LED.

Step 5 If a service procedure instructs you to completely remove power from the server, disconnect all power cords from the
power supplies in the server.

Shutting Down Using The Cisco IMC CLI

You must log in with user or admin privileges to perform this task.

Step 1 At the server prompt, enter:

Example:
server# scope chassis
Step 2 At the chassis prompt, enter:
Example:
server/chassis# power shutdown
The operating system performs a graceful shutdown, and the server goes to standby mode, which is indicated by an amber
Power button/LED.

Step 3 If a service procedure instructs you to completely remove power from the server, disconnect all power cords from the
power supplies in the server.

Removing Top Cover

Step 1 Remove the top cover:

a) If the cover latch is locked, slide the lock sideways to unlock it.
When the latch is unlocked, the handle pops up so that you can grasp it.
b) Lift on the end of the latch so that it pivots vertically to 90 degrees.
c) Simultaneously, slide the cover back and lift the top cover straight up from the server and set it aside.
Step 2 Replace the top cover:
a) With the latch in the fully open position, place the cover on top of the server a few inches behind the lip of the front
cover panel.
b) Slide the cover forward until the latch makes contact.

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c) Press the latch down to the closed position. The cover is pushed forward to the closed position as you push down the
latch.
d) Lock the latch by sliding the lock button to sideways to the left.
Locking the latch ensures that the server latch handle does not protrude when you install the blade.

Figure 14: Removing the Top Cover

1 Cover lock 2 Cover latch handle

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Serial Number Location

Serial Number Location

The serial number for the server is printed on a label on the top of the server, near the front. See Removing
Top Cover, on page 42.

Hot Swap vs Hot Plug

Some components can be removed and replaced without shutting down and removing power from the server.
This type of replacement has two varieties: hot-swap and hot-plug.
• Hot-swap replacement—You do not have to shut down the component in the software or operating
system. This applies to the following components:
• SAS/SATA hard drives
• SAS/SATA solid state drives
• Cooling fan modules
• Power supplies (when redundant as 1+1)

• Hot-plug replacement—You must take the component offline before removing it for the following
component:
• NVMe PCIe solid state drives

Removing and Replacing Components

Warning Blank faceplates and cover panels serve three important functions: they prevent exposure to hazardous
voltages and currents inside the chassis; they contain electromagnetic interference (EMI) that might
disrupt other equipment; and they direct the flow of cooling air through the chassis. Do not operate
the system unless all cards, faceplates, front covers, and rear covers are in place.
Statement 1029

Caution When handling server components, handle them only by carrier edges and use an electrostatic discharge (ESD)
wrist-strap or other grounding device to avoid damage.

Tip You can press the unit identification button on the front panel or rear panel to turn on a flashing, blue unit
identification LED on both the front and rear panels of the server. This button allows you to locate the specific
server that you are servicing when you go to the opposite side of the rack. You can also activate these LEDs
remotely by using the Cisco IMC interface.

This section describes how to install and replace server components.

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Serviceable Component Locations

Serviceable Component Locations

This topic shows the locations of the field-replaceable components and service-related items. The view in the
following figure shows the server with the top cover removed.
Figure 15: Cisco UCS C220 M6 Server, Full Height, Full Width PCIe Cards, Serviceable Component Locations

Note The chassis has an internal USB drive under the

1 Front-loading drive bays 1–10 support SAS/SATA 2 M6 modular RAID card or SATA Interposer card
drives.

3 Cooling fan modules, eight. 4 SuperCap module mounting bracket

Each fan is hot-swappable The SuperCap module (not shown) that mounts into this
location provides RAID write-cache backup.

5 DIMM sockets on motherboard, 32 total, 16 per CPU 6 Motherboard CPU socket two (CPU2)
Eight DIMM sockets are placed between the CPUs and
the server sidewall, and 16 DIMM sockets are placed
between the two CPUs.

7 M.2 module connector 8 Power Supply Units (PSUs), two

Supports a boot-optimized RAID controller with
connectors for up to two SATA M.2 SSDs

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9 PCIe riser slot 2 10 PCIe riser slot 1

Accepts 1 full height, full width PCIe riser card. Accepts 1 full height, full width (x16 lane) PCIe riser card
Includes PCIe cable connectors for front-loading NVMe Note The chassis supports an internal USB drive
SSDs (x8 lane) (not shown) at this PCIe slot. See Replacing
a USB Drive, on page 91.

11 Modular LOM (mLOM) card bay on chassis floor (x16 12 Motherboard CPU socket one (CPU1)
PCIe lane)
The mLOM card bay sits below PCIe riser slot 1.

13 Front Panel Controller board

The view in the following figure shows the individual component locations and numbering, including the
FHFW PCIe

cdar.s

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Figure 16: Cisco UCS C220 M6 Server, Full Height, Full Width PCIe Cards, Serviceable Component Locations

1 Front-loading drive bays 1–10 support SAS/SATA 2 M6 modular RAID card or SATA Interposer card
drives.

3 Cooling fan modules, eight. 4 SuperCap module mounting bracket

Each fan is hot-swappable The SuperCap module (not shown) that mounts into this
location provides RAID write-cache backup.

5 DIMM sockets on motherboard, 32 total, 16 per CPU 6 Motherboard CPU socket

Eight DIMM sockets are placed between the CPUs and CPU2 is the top socket.
the server sidewall, and 16 DIMM sockets are placed
between the two CPUs.

7 M.2 module connector 8 Power Supply Units (PSUs), two

Supports a boot-optimized RAID controller with
connectors for up to two SATA M.2 SSDs

9 PCIe riser slot 3 10 PCIe riser slot 2

Accepts 1 half height, half width PCIe riser card. Accepts 1 half height, half width PCIe riser card.

11 PCIe riser slot 1 12 Modular LOM (mLOM) card bay on chassis floor (x16
PCIe lane)
Accepts 1 half height, half width PCIe riser card
The mLOM card bay sits below PCIe riser slot 1.
Note The chassis supports an internal USB drive
(not shown) at this PCIe slot. See Replacing
a USB Drive, on page 91.

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13 Motherboard CPU socket 14 Front Panel Controller board

CPU1 is the bottom socket

The view in the following figure shows the individual component locations and numbering, including the
HHHL PCIe

osl.t
The Technical Specifications Sheets for all versions of this server, which include supported component part
numbers, are at Cisco UCS Servers Technical Specifications Sheets (scroll down to Technical Specifications).

Replacing SAS/SATA Hard Drives or Solid-State Drives

Note You do not have to shut down the server or drive to replace SAS/SATA hard drives or SSDs because they
are hot-swappable. To replace an NVMe PCIe SSD drive, which must be shut down before removal, see
Replacing a Front-Loading NVMe SSD, on page 51.

SAS/SATA Drive Population Guidelines

The server is orderable in two different versions, each with a different front panel/drive-backplane configuration.
• Cisco UCS C220 M6 SAS/SATA—Small form-factor (SFF) drives, with 10-drive backplane. Supports
up to 10 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives.
• Cisco UCS C220 M6 NVMe—SFF drives, with 10-drive backplane. Supports up to 10 2.5-inch
NVMe-only SSDs.

Drive bay numbering is shown in the following figures.

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4K Sector Format SAS/SATA Drives Considerations

Figure 17: Small Form-Factor Drive Versions, Drive Bay Numbering

Observe these drive population guidelines for optimum performance:

• When populating drives, add drives to the lowest-numbered bays first.
• Keep an empty drive blanking tray in any unused bays to ensure proper airflow.
• You can mix SAS/SATA hard drives and SAS/SATA SSDs in the same server. However, you cannot
configure a logical volume (virtual drive) that contains a mix of hard drives and SSDs. That is, when
you create a logical volume, it must contain all SAS/SATA hard drives or all SAS/SATA SSDs.

4K Sector Format SAS/SATA Drives Considerations

• You must boot 4K sector format drives in UEFI mode, not legacy mode. UEFI mode is the system default.
Only if the mode has been changed and must be changed back to UEFI mode, see the following procedure.
• Do not configure 4K sector format and 512-byte sector format drives as part of the same RAID volume.
• For operating system support on 4K sector drives, see the interoperability matrix tool for your server:
Hardware and Software Interoperability Matrix Tools

Setting Up UEFI Mode Booting in the BIOS Setup Utility

UEFI mode is the system default. Use this procedure if the mode has been changed and must be set back to
UEFI mode.

Step 1 Enter the BIOS setup utility by pressing the F2 key when prompted during bootup.
Step 2 Go to the Boot Options tab.
Step 3 Set Boot Mode to UEFI Mode.
Step 4 Under Boot Option Priorities, set your OS installation media (such as a virtual DVD) as your Boot Option #1.
Step 5 Press F10 to save changes and exit the BIOS setup utility. Allow the server to reboot.
Step 6 After the OS installs, verify the installation:
a) Enter the BIOS setup utility by pressing the F2 key when prompted during bootup.
b) Go to the Boot Options tab.
c) Under Boot Option Priorities, verify that the OS you installed is listed as your Boot Option #1.

Replacing a SAS/SATA Drive

Step 1 Remove the drive that you are replacing or remove a blank drive tray from the bay:

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a) Press the release button on the face of the drive tray.

b) Grasp and open the ejector lever and then pull the drive tray out of the slot.
c) If you are replacing an existing drive, remove the four drive-tray screws that secure the drive to the tray and then lift
the drive out of the tray.
Step 2 Install a new drive:
a) Place a new drive in the empty drive tray and install the four drive-tray screws.
b) With the ejector lever on the drive tray open, insert the drive tray into the empty drive bay.
c) Push the tray into the slot until it touches the backplane, and then close the ejector lever to lock the drive in place.
Figure 18: Replacing a Drive in a Drive Tray

1 Ejector lever 3 Drive tray screws (two on each side)

2 Release button 4 Drive removed from drive tray

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Replacing a Front-Loading NVMe SSD

This section is for replacing 2.5-inch form-factor NVMe solid-state drives (SSDs) in front-panel drive bays.

Front-Loading NVMe SSD Population Guidelines

The server supports the following front drive bay configurations with 2.5-inch NVMe SSDs:
• UCS C220 M6 with SFF drives, a 10-drive backplane. Drive bay 1 - 10 support 2.5-inch NVMe-only
SSDs.

Front-Loading NVME SSD Requirements and Restrictions

Observe these requirements:
• The server must have two CPUs. PCIe riser 2 is not available in a single-CPU system. PCIe riser 2 has
connectors for the cable that connects to the front-panel drive backplane.
• PCIe cable CBL-NVME-C220FF. This is the cable that carries the PCIe signal from the front-panel drive
backplane to PCIe riser 2. This cable is for all versions of this server.
• Hot-plug support must be enabled in the system BIOS. If you ordered the system with NVMe drives,
hot-plug support is enabled at the factory.
• The NVMe-optimized, SFF 10-drive version, supports NVMe drives only. This version of the server
comes with an NVMe-switch card factory-installed in the internal mRAID riser for support of NVMe
drives in slots 3 - 10. The NVMe drives in slots 1 and 2 are supported by PCIe riser 2. The NVMe switch
card is not orderable separately.

Observe these restrictions:

• NVMe SFF 2.5-inch SSDs support booting only in UEFI mode. Legacy boot is not supported. For
instructions on setting up UEFI boot, see 4K Sector Format SAS/SATA Drives Considerations, on page
49.
• You cannot control NVMe PCIe SSDs with a SAS RAID controller because NVMe SSDs interface with
the server via the PCIe bus.
• UEFI boot is supported in all supported operating systems. Hot-insertion and hot-removal are supported
in all supported operating systems except VMWare ESXi.

Enabling Hot-Plug Support in the System BIOS

Hot-plug (OS-informed hot-insertion and hot-removal) is disabled in the system BIOS by default.
• If the system was ordered with NVMe PCIe SSDs, the setting was enabled at the factory. No action is
required.
• If you are adding NVMe PCIe SSDs after-factory, you must enable hot-plug support in the BIOS. See
the following procedures.

Enabling Hot-Plug Support Using the BIOS Setup Utility

Step 1 Enter the BIOS setup utility by pressing the F2 key when prompted during bootup.

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Step 2 Navigate to Advanced > PCI Subsystem Settings > NVMe SSD Hot-Plug Support.
Step 3 Set the value to Enabled.
Step 4 Save your changes and exit the utility.

Enabling Hot-Plug Support Using the Cisco IMC GUI

Step 1 Use a browser to log in to the Cisco IMC GUI for the server.
Step 2 Navigate to Compute > BIOS > Advanced > PCI Configuration.
Step 3 Set NVME SSD Hot-Plug Support to Enabled.
Step 4 Save your changes.

Replacing a Front-Loading NVMe SSD

This topic describes how to replace 2.5-inch form-factor NVMe SSDs in the front-panel drive bays.

Note OS-surprise removal is not supported. OS-informed hot-insertion and hot-removal are supported on all
supported operating systems except VMware ESXi.

Note OS-informed hot-insertion and hot-removal must be enabled in the system BIOS. See Enabling Hot-Plug
Support in the System BIOS, on page 51.

Step 1 Remove an existing front-loading NVMe SSD:

a) Shut down the NVMe SSD to initiate an OS-informed removal. Use your operating system interface to shut down
the drive, and then observe the drive-tray LED:
• Green—The drive is in use and functioning properly. Do not remove.
• Green, blinking—the driver is unloading following a shutdown command. Do not remove.
• Off—The drive is not in use and can be safely removed.

b) Press the release button on the face of the drive tray.

c) Grasp and open the ejector lever and then pull the drive tray out of the slot.
d) Remove the four drive tray screws that secure the SSD to the tray and then lift the SSD out of the tray.
Note If this is the first time that front-loading NVMe SSDs are being installed in the server, you must install PCIe
cable CBL-NVME-C220FF before installing the drive. See Cabling NVMe Drives (UCS C220 M6 10 SFF
Drives Only), on page 53.

Step 2 Install a new front-loading NVMe SSD:

a) Place a new SSD in the empty drive tray and install the four drive-tray screws.
b) With the ejector lever on the drive tray open, insert the drive tray into the empty drive bay.

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c) Push the tray into the slot until it touches the backplane, and then close the ejector lever to lock the drive in place.
Step 3 Observe the drive-tray LED and wait until it returns to solid green before accessing the drive:
• Off—The drive is not in use.
• Green, blinking—the driver is initializing following hot-plug insertion.
• Green—The drive is in use and functioning properly.

Figure 19: Replacing a Drive in a Drive Tray

1 Ejector lever 3 Drive tray screws (two on each side)

2 Release button 4 Drive removed from drive tray

Cabling NVMe Drives (UCS C220 M6 10 SFF Drives Only)

When adding or replacing NVMe front-loading drives, a "Y" cable is is required to connect drives from the
backplane to the server motherboard. The "Y" cable has two connectors for the backplane side (connectors

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B1 and B2), and only one connector (NVMe B) for the motherboard. Connectors are keyed, and they are
different at each end of the cable to prevent improper installation. The backplane connector IDs are silkscreened
onto the interior of the server.
For this task, you need the NVMe "Y" cable (74-124686-01) which is available through CBL-FNVME-220M6=.

Before you begin

Specific cables are required to add or replace the front-loading NVMe drives in 10-SFF drive servers. This
procedure is for Cisco UCS C220 M6 10 SFF-drive servers only.

Step 1 Remove the server top cover.

See Removing Top Cover, on page 42.

Step 2 Locate the NVMe backplane connectors.

1 Connector B1 2 Connector B2

3 Motherboard connector -

Step 3 Orient the cable correctly and lower it into place, but do not attach it yet.

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Step 4

Step 5 Pass the NVMe B motherboard connector through the rectangular cutout in the fan cage's sheetmetal.
Note To pass the NVMe B connector through the cutout, rotate the connector so that it is horizontal.
To provide enough slack in the cable, make sure that you have not attached the NVMe B1 and B2 connectors
yet.

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Step 6 Attach the cable.

a) Attach the cable to the motherboard.
b) Attach the cable to B1 and B2 connectors.

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Step 7 Replace the top cover.

Replacing Fan Modules

The eight fan modules in the server are numbered as shown in Figure 4: Cisco UCS C220 M6 Server, Full
Height, Full Width PCIe Cards, Serviceable Component Locations, on page 7.

Tip Each fan module has a fault LED next to the fan connector on the motherboard. This LED lights green when
the fan is correctly seated and is operating OK. The LED lights amber when the fan has a fault or is not
correctly seated.

Caution You do not have to shut down or remove power from the server to replace fan modules because they are hot-
swappable. However, to maintain proper cooling, do not operate the server for more than one minute with
any fan module removed.

Step 1 Remove an existing fan module:

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a) Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might have to detach
cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.
Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.
b) Remove the top cover from the server as described in Removing Top Cover, on page 42.
c) Grasp the fan module at its front and rear finger-grips. Lift straight up to disengage its connector from the motherboard.
Step 2 Install a new fan module:
a) Set the new fan module in place. The arrow printed on the top of the fan module should point toward the rear of the
server.
b) Press down gently on the fan module to fully engage it with the connector on the motherboard.
c) Replace the top cover to the server.
d) Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then fully power on the server by pressing the Power button.

Replacing Riser Cages

The server can support either three half-height PCIe riser cages or two full-height PCIe riser cages in the rear
PCIe slots.

Note If you need to remove the MLOM to install riser cages, see Replacing an mLOM Card, on page 104.

By using a Cisco replacement kit, you can change your server's rear PCIe riser configuration from three
half-height riser cages to full-height riser cages or three half-height riser cages to two full-height riser cages.
To perform this replacement, see the following topics:
• Required Equipment for Replacing Riser Cages, on page 58
• Removing Half Height Riser Cages, on page 59
• Installing Full Height Riser Cages, on page 61
• Removing Full Height Riser Cages, on page 64
• Installing Half Height Riser Cages, on page 68

Required Equipment for Replacing Riser Cages

To replace the server's three half-height (HH) rear PCIe riser cages with two full-height (FH) rear PCIe riser
cages, you will need to obtain the C220 M6 GPU Riser Bracket assembly kit (UCSC-GPURKIT-C220=),
which contains the following required parts:
• FH rear wall (1)
• Countersink Phillips flathead screws, M3 x 0.5 (4)
• FH Riser Cage 1
• FH Riser Cage 2

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Note To remove and install screws, you also need a #2 Phillips screwdriver, which is not provided by Cisco.

Removing Half Height Riser Cages

This task enables switching from 3 FH rear PCIe cages to 2 HH rear PCIe cages. To complete this procedure,
make sure that you have the required equipment. See Required Equipment for Replacing Riser Cages, on page
58.

Step 1 Remove the server top cover to gain access to the PCIe riser cages.
See Removing Top Cover, on page 42.

Step 2 Remove the three rear PCIe riser cages.

a) Locate the riser cages.
b) Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver or your fingers, for each riser cage, loosen its captive thumbscrew.

1 Rear Riser Cage 1 2 Rear Riser Cage 2

3 Rear Riser cage 3 4 Riser Cage Thumbscrews,

three total (one per riser
cage)

Step 3 Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the four screws that secure the half height rear wall and mLOM bracket to the
chassis sheet metal.

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Note One of the screws is located behind the rear wall so it might be difficult to see. when you are facing the
server's rear riser slots.
Figure 20: Locations of Securing Screws, Facing Rear Riser Slots

Figure 21: Locations of Securing Screws, Alternate View

Step 4 Remove the half height rear wall and mLOM bracket.

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a) Grasp each end of the half height rear wall and remove it.
b) Grasp each end of the mLOM bracket and remove it.

Step 5 Save the three HH riser cages and the half height rear wall.

What to do next
Install the two full-height riser cages. See Installing Full Height Riser Cages, on page 61.

Installing Full Height Riser Cages

Use this task to install 2 FH rear riser cages after 3 HH rear riser cages are removed.
Before beginning this procedure, see Required Equipment for Replacing Riser Cages, on page 58.

Step 1 Install the mLOM bracket.

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Step 2 Install the full-height rear wall.

a) Orient the full-height rear wall as shown, making sure the folded metal tab is facing up.
b) Align the screw holes in the FH rear wall with the screw holes in the server sheet metal.
c) Holding the rear wall level, seat onto the server sheet metal, making sure that the screw holes line up.

Step 3 Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, install the four screws the secure the mLOM bracket and the FH rear wall to the server
sheet metal.
Caution Tighten the screws to 4 lbs-in of torque. Do not overtighten the screws or you risk stripping them.

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Figure 22: Installing Securing Screws, Facing Rear Riser Slots

Figure 23: Installing Securing Screws, Alternative View

Step 4 Install the two full height riser cages.

a) Align riser cages 1 and 2 over their PCIe slots, making sure that the captive thumbscrews are aligned with their screw
holes.

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b) Holding each riser cage level, lower it into its PCIe slot, then tighten the thumbscrew by using a #2 Phillips screwdriver
or your fingers.
Caution Tighten the screws to 4 lbs-in of torque. Do not overtighten the screws or you risk stripping them.

Step 5 Replace the server's top cover.

Removing Full Height Riser Cages

This task enables switching from 2 FH rear PCIe cages to 3 HH rear PCIe cages. To complete this procedure,
make sure that you have the required equipment. See Required Equipment for Replacing Riser Cages, on page
58.

Step 1 Remove the server top cover to gain access to the PCIe riser cages.
See Removing Top Cover, on page 42.

Step 2 Remove the two rear PCIe riser cages.

a) Locate the riser cages.
b) Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver or your fingers, for each riser cage, loosen its captive thumbscrew.

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1 Rear Riser Cage 1 2 Rear Riser Cage 2

3 Rear Riser cage 3 4 Riser Cage Thumbscrews, two total (one per riser
cage)

Step 3 Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the four screws that secure the half height rear wall and mLOM bracket to the
chassis sheet metal.
Note One of the screws is located behind the rear wall so it might be difficult to see. when you are facing the
server's rear riser slots.

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Figure 24: Locations of Securing Screws, Facing Rear Riser Slots

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Figure 25: Locations of Securing Screws, Alternate View

Step 4 Remove the half height rear wall and mLOM bracket.
a) Grasp each end of the full height rear wall and remove it.
Figure 26: Removing the Full Height Rear Wall

b) Grasp each end of the mLOM bracket and remove it.

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Figure 27: Remove mLOM Bracket

Step 5 Save the three FH riser cages and the full height rear wall.

What to do next
Install the two half-height riser cages. See Installing Half Height Riser Cages, on page 68 .

Installing Half Height Riser Cages

Use this task to install 3 HH rear riser cages after 2 FH rear riser cages are removed.
Before beginning this procedure, see Required Equipment for Replacing Riser Cages, on page 58.

Step 1 Install the mLOM bracket.

Step 2 Install the half-height rear wall.

a) Orient the half-height rear wall as shown, making sure the folded metal tab is facing up.

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b) Align the screw holes in the HH rear wall with the screw holes in the server sheet metal.
c) Holding the rear wall level, seat onto the server sheet metal, making sure that the screw holes line up.

Step 3 Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, install the four screws the secure the mLOM bracket and the HH rear wall to the server
sheet metal.
Caution Tighten screws to 4 lbs-in. Do not overtighten screws or you risk stripping them!

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Figure 28: Installing Securing Screws, Facing Rear Riser Slots

Figure 29: Installing Securing Screws, Alternative View

Step 4 Install the two full height riser cages.

a) Align riser cages 1, 2, and 3 over their PCIe slots, making sure that the captive thumbscrews are aligned with their
screw holes.

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b) Holding each riser cage level, lower it into its PCIe slot, then tighten the thumbscrew by using a #2 Phillips screwdriver
or your fingers.

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Step 5 Ensure the three riser cages are securely seated on the motherboard.

Step 6 Replace the server's top cover.

Replacing CPUs and Heatsinks

This section contains CPU configuration rules and the procedure for replacing CPUs and heatsinks:

CPU Configuration Rules

This server has two CPU sockets on the motherboard. Each CPU supports eight DIM channels (16 DIMM
slots). See DIMM Slot Numbering, on page 81.
• The server can operate with one CPU, or two identical CPUs installed.
• The minimum configuration is that the server must have at least CPU 1 installed. Install CPU 1 first, and
then CPU 2.
• The following restrictions apply when using a single-CPU configuration:
• Any unused CPU socket must have the protective dust cover from the factory in place.
• The maximum number of DIMMs is 16 (only CPU 1 channels A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H).
• PCIe riser 2 (slot 2) is unavailable.
• Front-loading NVME drives are unavailable (they require PCIe riser 2).

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Tools Required For CPU Replacement

• One type of CPU heatsink is available for this server, the low profile heatsink (UCSC-HSLP-M6). This
heatsink has four T30 Torx screws on the main heatsink, and 2 Phillips-head screws on the extended
heatsink.

Tools Required For CPU Replacement

You need the following tools and equipment for this procedure:
• T-30 Torx driver—Supplied with replacement CPU.
• #1 flat-head screwdriver—Supplied with replacement CPU.
• #2 Phillips screwdriver.
• CPU assembly tool—Supplied with replacement CPU. Orderable separately as Cisco PID UCS-CPUAT=.
• Heatsink cleaning kit—Supplied with replacement CPU. Orderable separately as Cisco PID
UCSX-HSCK=.
One cleaning kit can clean up to four CPUs.
• Thermal interface material (TIM)—Syringe supplied with replacement CPU. Use only if you are reusing
your existing heatsink (new heatsinks have a pre-applied pad of TIM). Orderable separately as Cisco
PID UCS-CPU-TIM=.
One TIM kit covers one CPU.

See also Additional CPU-Related Parts to Order with RMA Replacement CPUs, on page 79.

Removing CPUs and Heat Sinks

Use the following procedure to remove an installed CPU and heatsink from the server. With this procedure,
you will remove the CPU from the motherboard, disassemble individual components, then place the CPU and
heatsink into the fixture that came with the CPU.

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Step 1 Detach the CPU and heatsink (the CPU assembly) from the CPU socket.
a) Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two captive screws at the far end of the heatsink.
b) Using a T30 Torx driver, loosen all the securing nuts.
c) Push the rotating wires towards each other to move them to the unlocked position. The rotating wire locked and
unlocked positions are labeled on the top of the heatsink.
Caution Make sure that the rotating wires are as far inward as possible. When fully unlocked, the bottom of the
rotating wire disengages and allows the removal of the CPU assembly. If the rotating wires are not fully
in the unlocked position, you can feel resistance when attempting to remove the CPU assembly.

d) Grasp the heatsink along the edge of the fins and lift the CPU assembly off of the motherboard.
Caution While lifting the CPU assembly, make sure not to bend the heatsink fins. Also, if you feel any resistance
when lifting the CPU assembly, verify that the rotating wires are completely in the unlocked position.

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Step 2 Put the CPU assembly on a rubberized mat or other ESD-safe work surface.
When placing the CPU on the work surface, the heatsink label should be facing up. Do not rotate the CPU assembly
upside down.
Ensure that the heatsink sits level on the work surface.

Step 3 Attach a CPU dust cover (UCS-CPU-M6-CVR=) to the CPU socket.

a) Align the posts on the CPU bolstering plate with the cutouts at the corners of the dust cover.
b) Lower the dust cover and simultaneously press down on the edges until it snaps into place over the CPU socket.
Caution Do not press down in the center of the dust cover!

Step 4 Detach the CPU from the CPU carrier.

a) Turn the CPU assembly upside down, so that the heatsink is pointing down.
This step enables access to the CPU securing clips.
b) Gently lift the TIM breaker (1 in the following illustration) in a 90-degree upward arc to partially disengage the CPU
clips on this end of the CPU carrier.
c) Lower the TIM breaker into the u-shaped securing clip to allow easier access to the CPU carrier.
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d) Gently pull up on the extended edge of the CPU carrier (1) so that you can disengage the second pair of CPU clips
near both ends of the TIM breaker.
Caution Be careful when flexing the CPU carrier! If you apply too much force you can damage the CPU carrier.
Flex the carrier only enough to release the CPU clips. Make sure to watch the clips while performing
this step so that you can see when they disengage from the CPU carrier.

e) Gently pull up on the opposite edge of the CPU carrier (2) so that you can disengage the pair of CPU clips.

Step 5 When all the CPU clips are disengaged, grasp the carrier, and lift it and the CPU to detach them from the heatsink.
Note If the carrier and CPU do not lift off of the heatsink, attempt to disengage the CPU clips again.

Step 6 Use the provided cleaning kit (UCSX-HSCK) to remove all of the thermal interface barrier (thermal grease) from the
CPU, CPU carrier, and heatsink.
Important Make sure to use only the Cisco-provided cleaning kit, and make sure that no thermal grease is left on any
surfaces, corners, or crevices. The CPU, CPU carrier, and heatsink must be completely clean.

Step 7 Transfer the CPU and carrier to the fixture.

a) Flip the CPU and carrier right-side up.
b) Align the CPU and carrier with the fixture.
c) Lower the CPU and CPU carrier onto the fixture.

What to do next
Choose the appropriate option:
• If you will be installing a CPU, go to Installing the CPUs and Heatsinks, on page 77.
• If you will not be installing a CPU, verify that a CPU socket cover is installed. This option is valid only
for CPU socket 2 because CPU socket 1 must always be populated in a runtime deployment.

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Installing the CPUs and Heatsinks

Use this procedure to install a CPU if you have removed one, or if you are installing a CPU in an empty CPU
socket. To install the CPU, you will move the CPU to the fixture, then attach the CPU assembly to the CPU
socket on the server mother board.

Step 1 Remove the CPU socket dust cover (UCS-CPU-M6-CVR=) on the server motherboard.
a) Push the two vertical tabs inward to disengage the dust cover.
b) While holding the tabs in, lift the dust cover up to remove it.

c) Store the dust cover for future use.

Caution Do not leave an empty CPU socket uncovered. If a CPU socket does not contain a CPU, you must install
a CPU dust cover.

Step 2 Grasp the CPU fixture on the edges labeled PRESS, lift it out of the tray, and place the CPU assembly on an ESD-safe
work surface.
Step 3 Apply new TIM.
Note The heatsink must have new TIM on the heatsink-to-CPU surface to ensure proper cooling and performance.
• If you are installing a new heatsink, it is shipped with a pre-applied pad of TIM. Go to step 4.
• If you are reusing a heatsink, you must remove the old TIM from the heatsink and then apply new TIM to the CPU
surface from the supplied syringe. Continue with step a below.

a) Apply the Bottle #1 cleaning solution that is included with the heatsink cleaning kit (UCSX-HSCK=), as well as the
spare CPU package, to the old TIM on the heatsink and let it soak for a least 15 seconds.

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b) Wipe all of the TIM off the heatsink using the soft cloth that is included with the heatsink cleaning kit. Be careful to
avoid scratching the heatsink surface.
c) Completely clean the bottom surface of the heatsink using Bottle #2 to prepare the heatsink for installation.
d) Using the syringe of TIM provided with the new CPU (UCS-CPU-TIM=), apply 1.5 cubic centimeters (1.5 ml) of
thermal interface material to the top of the CPU. Use the pattern shown in the following figure to ensure even coverage.
Figure 30: Thermal Interface Material Application Pattern

Caution Use only the correct heatsink for your CPU - UC SC-HSLP-M6=

Step 4 Attach the heatsink to the socket.

a) Align the CPU and heatsink.
b) Lower the heatsink onto the CPU.
c) Close the rotating wires to lock the heatsink into place on the TIM grease.
Step 5 Install the CPU to the motherboard.
a) Push the rotating wires to the unlocked position so that they do not obstruct installation.
b) Holding the CPU by the fins, align it with the posts on the socket.
c) Lower the CPU onto the motherboard socket.
d) Set the T30 Torx driver to 12 in-lb of torque and tighten the 4 securing nuts to secure the CPU to the motherboard
(3) first. Then, set the torque driver to 6 in-lb of torque and tighten the two Phillips head screws for the extended
heatsink (4).

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Additional CPU-Related Parts to Order with RMA Replacement CPUs

When a return material authorization (RMA) of the CPU is done on a Cisco UCS C-Series server, additional
parts might not be included with the CPU spare. The TAC engineer might need to add the additional parts to
the RMA to help ensure a successful replacement.

Note The following items apply to CPU replacement scenarios. If you are replacing a system chassis and moving
existing CPUs to the new motherboard, you do not have to separate the heatsink from the CPU.

• Scenario 1—You are reusing the existing heatsinks:

• Heatsink cleaning kit (UCSX-HSCK=)

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One cleaning kit can clean up to four CPUs.

• Thermal interface material (TIM) kit for M6 servers (UCS-CPU-TIM=)
One TIM kit covers one CPU.

• Scenario 2—You are replacing the existing heatsinks:

• Use heatsink UCSC-HSLP-M6=
New heatsinks have a pre-applied pad of TIM.
• Heatsink cleaning kit (UCSX-HSCK=)
One cleaning kit can clean up to four CPUs.

• Scenario 3—You have a damaged CPU carrier (the plastic frame around the CPU):
• CPU Carrier: UCS-M6-CPU-CAR=
• #1 flat-head screwdriver (for separating the CPU from the heatsink)
• Heatsink cleaning kit (UCSX-HSCK=)
One cleaning kit can clean up to four CPUs.
• Thermal interface material (TIM) kit for M5 servers (UCS-CPU-TIM=)
One TIM kit covers one CPU.

A CPU heatsink cleaning kit is good for up to four CPU and heatsink cleanings. The cleaning kit contains
two bottles of solution, one to clean the CPU and heatsink of old TIM and the other to prepare the surface of
the heatsink.
New heatsink spares come with a pre-applied pad of TIM. It is important to clean any old TIM off of the CPU
surface prior to installing the heatsinks. Therefore, even when you are ordering new heatsinks, you must order
the heatsink cleaning kit.

Replacing Memory DIMMs

Caution DIMMs and their sockets are fragile and must be handled with care to avoid damage during installation.

Note DIMMs and their slots are keyed to insert only one way. Make sure to align the notch on the bottom of the
DIMM with the key in the DIMM slot. If you are seating a DIMM in a slot and feel resistance, remove the
DIMM and verify that its notch is properly aligned with the slot's key.

Caution Cisco does not support third-party DIMMs. Using non-Cisco DIMMs in the server might result in system
problems or damage to the motherboard.

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DIMM Population Rules and Memory Performance Guidelines

Note To ensure the best server performance, it is important that you are familiar with memory performance guidelines
and population rules before you install or replace DIMMs.

DIMM Population Rules and Memory Performance Guidelines

The following sections provide partial information for memory usage. mixing, and population guidelines. For
detailed information about memory usage and population, download the Cisco UCS C220/C240/B200 M6
Memory Guide.

DIMM Slot Numbering

The following figure shows the numbering of the DIMM slots on the motherboard.

DIMM Population Rules

Observe the following guidelines when installing or replacing DIMMs for maximum performance:
• The Cisco UCS C220 M6 supports DIMMs (RDIMMs), load-reduced DIMMs (LR DIMMs) and Intel®
Optane™ Persistent Memory Modules (PMEMs).
• Each CPU supports eight memory channels, A through H.
• CPU 1 supports channels P1 A1, P1 A2, P1 B1, P1 B2, P1 C1, P1 C2, P1 D1, P1 D2, P1 E1, P1 E2,
P1 F1, P1 F2, P1 G1, P1 G2, P1 H1, and P1 H2.
• CPU 2 supports channels P2 A1, P2 A2, P2 B1, P2 B2, P2 C1, P2 C2, P2 D1, P2 D2, P2 E1, P2 E2,
P2 F1, P2 F2, P2 G1, P2 G2, P2 H1, and P2 H2.

• When one DIMM is used, it must be populated in DIMM slot 1 (farthest away from the CPU) of a given
channel.

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• When single- or dual-rank DIMMs are populated in two DIMMs per channel (2DPC) configurations,
always populate the higher number rank DIMM first (starting from the farthest slot). For a 2DPC example,
first populate with dual-rank DIMMs in DIMM slot 1. Then populate single-rank DIMMs in DIMM 2
slot.
• Each channel has two DIMM sockets (for example, channel A = slots A1, A2).
• In a single-CPU configuration, populate the channels for CPU1 only (P1 A1 through P1 H2).
• For optimal performance, populate DIMMs in the order shown in the following table, depending on the
number of CPUs and the number of DIMMs per CPU. If your server has two CPUs, balance DIMMs
evenly across the two CPUs as shown in the table. DIMMs for CPU 1 and CPU 2 (when populated) must
always be configured identically.

Note The section below lists recommended configurations. Using 5, 7, 9, 10, or 11

DIMMs per CPU is not recommended.

• Cisco memory from previous generation servers (DDR3 and DDR4) is not compatible with the server.
• Memory can be configured in any number of DIMMs as pairs, although for optimal performance, see
the following document: https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en/us/products/collateral/servers-unified-computing/
ucs-c-series-rack-servers/c220-c240-b200-m6-memory-guide.pdf.
• DIMM mixing is supported for DIMMs, but not when Intel Optane Persistent Memory is installed.
• LRDIMMs cannot be mixed with RDIMMs
• RDIMMs can be mixed with RDIMMs, and LRDIMMs can be mixed with LRDIMMs, but mixing
of non-3DS and 3DS LRDIMMs is not allowed in the same channel, across different channels, or
across different sockets.
• Allowed mixing must be in pairs of similar quantities (for example, 8x32GB and 8x64GB, 8x16GB
and 8x64GB, 8x32GB and 8x64GB, or 8x16GB and 8x32GB). Mixing of 10x32GB and 6x64GB,
for example, is not allowed.

• DIMMs are keyed. To properly install them, make sure that the notch on the bottom of the DIMM lines
up with the key in slot.
• Populate all slots with a DIMM or DIMM blank. A DIMM slot cannot be empty.

Memory Population Order

The Cisco UCS C220 M6 server has two memory options, DIMMs only or DIMMs plus Intel Optane PMem
200 series memory.
Memory slots are color-coded, blue and black. The color-coded channel population order is blue slots first,
then black. DIMMs for CPU 1 and CPU 2 (when populated) must always be configured identically.
The following tables show the memory population order for each memory option.

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Table 4: DIMMs Population Order

Number of DDR4 Populate CPU 1 Slot Populate CPU2 Slots

DIMMs per CPU
(Recommended P1 Blue #1 Slots P1 Black #2 Slots P2 Blue #1 Slots P2 Black #2 Slots
Configurations)

1 (A1) - (A1)

2 (A1, E1) - (A1, E1)

4 (A1, C1); (E1, G1) - (A1, C1); (E1, G1)

6 (A1, C1); (D1, E1): - (A1, C1); (D1, E1):

(G1, H1) (G1, H1)

8 (A1,C1); (D1, E1): - (A1,C1); (D1, E1):

(G1, H1); (B1, F1) (G1, H1); (B1, F1)

12 (A1,C1); (D1, E1): (A2, C2); (D2, E2); (A1,C1); (D1, E1): (A2, C2); (D2, E2);
(G1, H1) (G2, H2) (G1, H1) (G2, H2)

16 All populated (A1 All populated (A2 All populated (A1 All populated (A2
through H1) through H2) through H1) through H2)

Table 5: DIMM Plus Intel Optane PMem 200 Series Memory Population Order

Total Number of DIMMs per DDR4 DIMM Slot Intel Optane PMem 200 Series
CPU DIMM Slot

4+4 DIMM A0, C0, E0, G0, B0, D0, F0, H0

8+1 DIMMs A0, B0, C0, D0, E0, F0, G0, H0 A1

8+4 DIMMs A0, B0, C0, D0, E0, F0, G0, H0 A1, C1, E1, G1

8+8 DIMMs A0, B0, C0, D0, E0, F0, G0, H0 A1, B1, C1, D1, E1, F1, G1, H1

Memory Mirroring
The CPUs in the server support memory mirroring only when an even number of channels are populated with
DIMMs. If one or three channels are populated with DIMMs, memory mirroring is automatically disabled.
Memory mirroring reduces the amount of memory available by 50 percent because only one of the two
populated channels provides data. The second, duplicate channel provides redundancy.

Replacing DIMMs
Identifying a Faulty DIMM
Each DIMM socket has a corresponding DIMM fault LED, directly in front of the DIMM socket. See Internal
Diagnostic LEDs, on page 39 for the locations of these LEDs. When the server is in standby power mode,
these LEDs light amber to indicate a faulty DIMM.

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Step 1 Remove an existing DIMM:

a) Shut down and remove power from the server as described in Shutting Down and Removing Power From the Server,
on page 41.
b) Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might have to detach
cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.
Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.
c) Remove the top cover from the server as described in Removing Top Cover, on page 42
d) Remove the air baffle that covers the front ends of the DIMM slots to provide clearance.
e) Locate the DIMM that you are removing, and then open the ejector levers at each end of its DIMM slot.
Step 2 Install a new DIMM:
Note Before installing DIMMs, see the memory population rules for this server: DIMM Population Rules and
Memory Performance Guidelines, on page 81.
a) Align the new DIMM with the empty slot on the motherboard. Use the alignment feature in the DIMM slot to correctly
orient the DIMM.
b) Push down evenly on the top corners of the DIMM until it is fully seated and the ejector levers on both ends lock
into place.
c) Replace the top cover to the server.
d) Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then fully power on the server by pressing the Power button.

Replacing Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory Modules

This topic contains information for replacing Intel Optane Data Center Persistent Memory modules (DCPMMs),
including population rules. DCPMMs have the same form-factor as DDR4 DIMMs and they install to DIMM
slots.

Caution DCPMMs and their sockets are fragile and must be handled with care to avoid damage during installation.

Note To ensure the best server performance, it is important that you are familiar with memory performance guidelines
and population rules before you install or replace DCPMMs.

DCPMMs can be configured to operate in one of three modes:

• Memory Mode (default): The module operates as 100% memory module. Data is volatile and DRAM
acts as a cache for DCPMMs. This is the factory default setting.
• App Direct Mode: The module operates as a solid-state disk storage device. Data is saved and is
non-volatile.
• Mixed Mode (25% Memory Mode + 75% App Direct): The module operates with 25% capacity used as
volatile memory and 75% capacity used as non-volatile storage.

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Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory Module Population Rules and Performance

Guidelines
This topic describes the rules and guidelines for maximum memory performance when using Intel Optane
DC persistent memory modules (DCPMMs) with DDR4 DRAM DIMMs.

DIMM Slot Numbering

The following figure shows the numbering of the DIMM slots on the server motherboard.

Configuration Rules
Observe the following rules and guidelines:
• To use DCPMMs in this server, two CPUs must be installed.
• When using DCPMMs in a server:
• The DDR4 DIMMs installed in the server must all be the same size.
• The DCPMMs installed in the server must all be the same size and must have the same SKU.

• The DCPMMs run at 2666 MHz. If you have 2933 MHz RDIMMs or LRDIMMs in the server and you
add DCPMMs, the main memory speed clocks down to 2666 MHz to match the speed of the DCPMMs.
• Each DCPMM draws 18 W sustained, with a 20 W peak.
• Intel Optane Persistent Memory supports the following memory modes:
• App Direct Mode, in which the PMEM operates as a solid-state disk storage device. Data is saved
and is non-volatile. Both PMEM and DIMM capacities count towards the CPU capacity limit
• Memory Mode, in which the PMEM operates as a 100% memory module. Data is volatile and
DRAM acts as a cache for PMEMs. Only the PMEM capacity counts towards the CPU capacity
limit). This is the factory default mode

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PMEM and DRAM Support

• Both DRAMs and PMEMs are supported in the Cisco UCS C220 M6 rack server.
• Each CPU has 16 DIMM sockets and supports the following maximum memory capacities:
• 4 TB using 16 x 256 GB DRAMs, or
• 6 TB using 8 x 256 GB DRAMs and 8 x 512 GB Intel® Optane™ Persistent Memory Modules
(PMEMs)

• If DRAMs/PMEMs are mixed, the following configuration the only one supported per CPU socket:
• 4 DRAMs and 4 PMEMs
• 8 DRAMs and 4 PMEMs
• 8 DRAMs and 1 PMEM
• 8 DRAMs and 8 PMEMs

• Supported capacities are:

• DRAM: 32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB, or 256 GB
• PMEM: 128 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB

Installing Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory Modules

Note DCPMM configuration is always applied to all DCPMMs in a region, including a replacement DCPMM. You
cannot provision a specific replacement DCPMM on a preconfigured server.

Step 1 Remove an existing DCPMM:

a) Shut down and remove power from the server as described in Shutting Down and Removing Power From the Server,
on page 41.
b) Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might have to detach
cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.
Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.
c) Remove the top cover from the server as described in Removing Top Cover, on page 42.
d) Remove the air baffle that covers the front ends of the DIMM slots to provide clearance.
Caution If you are moving DCPMMs with active data (persistent memory) from one server to another as in an
RMA situation, each DCPMM must be installed to the identical position in the new server. Note the
positions of each DCPMM or temporarily label them when removing them from the old server.

e) Locate the DCPMM that you are removing, and then open the ejector levers at each end of its DIMM slot.
Step 2 Install a new DCPMM:

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Server BIOS Setup Utility Menu for DCPMM

Note Before installing DCPMMs, see the population rules for this server: Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory
Module Population Rules and Performance Guidelines, on page 85.

a) Align the new DCPMM with the empty slot on the motherboard. Use the alignment feature in the DIMM slot to
correctly orient the DCPMM.
b) Push down evenly on the top corners of the DCPMM until it is fully seated and the ejector levers on both ends lock
into place.
c) Reinstall the air baffle.
d) Replace the top cover to the server.
e) Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then fully power on the server by pressing the Power button.
Step 3 Perform post-installation actions:
• If the existing configuration is in 100% Memory mode, and the new DCPMM is also in 100% Memory mode (the
factory default), the only action is to ensure that all DCPMMs are at the latest, matching firmware level.
• If the existing configuration is fully or partly in App-Direct mode and new DCPMM is also in App-Direct mode,
then ensure that all DCPMMs are at the latest matching firmware level and also re-provision the DCPMMs by
creating a new goal.
• If the existing configuration and the new DCPMM are in different modes, then ensure that all DCPMMs are at the
latest matching firmware level and also re-provision the DCPMMs by creating a new goal.

There are a number of tools for configuring goals, regions, and namespaces.
• To use the server's BIOS Setup Utility, see Server BIOS Setup Utility Menu for DCPMM, on page 87.
• To use Cisco IMC or Cisco UCS Manager, see the Cisco UCS: Configuring and Managing Intel Optane DC Persistent
Memory Modules guide.

Server BIOS Setup Utility Menu for DCPMM

Caution Potential data loss: If you change the mode of a currently installed DCPMM from App Direct or Mixed Mode
to Memory Mode, any data in persistent memory is deleted.

DCPMMs can be configured by using the server's BIOS Setup Utility, Cisco IMC, Cisco UCS Manager, or
OS-related utilities.
• To use the BIOS Setup Utility, see the section below.
• To use Cisco IMC, see the configuration guides for Cisco IMC 4.0(4) or later: Cisco IMC CLI and GUI
Configuration Guides
• To use Cisco UCS Manager, see the configuration guides for Cisco UCS Manager 4.0(4) or later: Cisco
UCS Manager CLI and GUI Configuration Guides

The server BIOS Setup Utility includes menus for DCPMMs. They can be used to view or configure DCPMM
regions, goals, and namespaces, and to update DCPMM firmware.
To open the BIOS Setup Utility, press F2 when prompted during a system boot.

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The DCPMM menu is on the Advanced tab of the utility:

Advanced > Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory Configuration

From this tab, you can access other menu items:

• DIMMs: Displays the installed DCPMMs. From this page, you can update DCPMM firmware and configure
other DCPMM parameters.
• Monitor health

• Update firmware

• Configure security

You can enable security mode and set a password so that the DCPMM configuration is locked.
When you set a password, it applies to all installed DCPMMs. Security mode is disabled by default.
• Configure data policy

• Regions: Displays regions and their persistent memory types. When using App Direct mode with
interleaving, the number of regions is equal to the number of CPU sockets in the server. When using
App Direct mode without interleaving, the number of regions is equal to the number of DCPMMs in the
server.
From the Regions page, you can configure memory goals that tell the DCPMM how to allocate resources.
• Create goal config

• Namespaces: Displays namespaces and allows you to create or delete them when persistent memory is
used. Namespaces can also be created when creating goals. A namespace provisioning of persistent
memory applies only to the selected region.
Existing namespace attributes such as the size cannot be modified. You can only add or delete namespaces.
• Total capacity: Displays the total resource allocation across the server.

Updating the DCPMM Firmware Using the BIOS Setup Utility

You can update the DCPMM firmware from the BIOS Setup Utility if you know the path to the .bin files.
The firmware update is applied to all installed DCPMMs.
1. Navigate to Advanced > Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory Configuration > DIMMs > Update
firmware

2. Under File:, provide the file path to the .bin file.

3. Select Update.

Replacing a Mini-Storage Module

The mini-storage module plugs into a motherboard socket to provide additional internal storage. The module
is available in two different versions:
• SD card carrier—provides two SD card sockets.
• M.2 SSD Carrier—provides two M.2 form-factor SSD sockets.

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Note The Cisco IMC firmware does not include an out-of-band management interface for the M.2 drives installed
in the M.2 version of this mini-storage module (UCS-MSTOR-M2). The M.2 drives are not listed in Cisco
IMC inventory, nor can they be managed by Cisco IMC. This is expected behavior.

Replacing a Mini-Storage Module Carrier

This topic describes how to remove and replace a mini-storage module carrier. The carrier has one media
socket on its top and one socket on its underside. Use the following procedure for any type of mini-storage
module carrier (SD card or M.2 SSD).

Step 1 Shut down and remove power from the server as described in Shutting Down and Removing Power From the Server, on
page 41.
Step 2 Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might have to detach
cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.
Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

Step 3 Remove the top cover from the server as described in Removing Top Cover, on page 42.
Step 4 Remove a carrier from its socket:
a) Locate the mini-storage module carrier in its socket just in front of power supply 1.
b) At each end of the carrier, push outward on the clip that secures the carrier.
c) Lift both ends of the carrier to disengage it from the socket on the motherboard.
d) Set the carrier on an anti-static surface.
Step 5 Install a carrier to its socket:
a) Position the carrier over socket, with the carrier's connector facing down and at the same end as the motherboard
socket. Two alignment pegs must match with two holes on the carrier.
b) Gently push down the socket end of the carrier so that the two pegs go through the two holes on the carrier.
c) Push down on the carrier so that the securing clips click over it at both ends.
Step 6 Replace the top cover to the server.
Step 7 Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then fully power on the server by pressing the Power button.

1 Location of socket on motherboard 3 Securing clips

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Replacing an SD Card in a Mini-Storage Carrier For SD

This topic describes how to remove and replace an SD card in a mini-storage carrier for SD (PID
UCS-MSTOR-SD). The carrier has one SD card slot on its top and one slot on its underside.
Population Rules For Mini-Storage SD Cards
• You can use one or two SD cards in the carrier.

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• Dual SD cards can be configured in a RAID 1 array through the Cisco IMC interface.
• SD slot 1 is on the top side of the carrier; SD slot 2 is on the underside of the carrier (the same side as
the carrier's motherboard connector).

Step 1 Power off the server and then remove the mini-storage module carrier from the server as described in Replacing a
Mini-Storage Module Carrier, on page 89.
Step 2 Remove an SD card:
a) Push on the top of the SD card, and then release it to allow it to spring out from the socket.
b) Grasp and remove the SD card from the socket.
Step 3 Install a new SD card:
a) Insert the new SD card into the socket with its label side facing up.
b) Press on the top of the SD card until it clicks in the socket and stays in place.
Step 4 Install the mini-storage module carrier back into the server and then power it on as described in Replacing a Mini-Storage
Module Carrier, on page 89.

Replacing an M.2 SSD in a Mini-Storage Carrier For M.2

This topic describes how to remove and replace an M.2 SATA or M.2 NVMe SSD in a mini-storage carrier
for M.2 (UCS-MSTOR-M2). The carrier has one M.2 SSD socket on its top and one socket on its underside.
Population Rules For Mini-Storage M.2 SSDs
• Both M.2 SSDs must be either SATA or NVMe; do not mix types in the carrier.
• You can use one or two M.2 SSDs in the carrier.
• M.2 socket 1 is on the top side of the carrier; M.2 socket 2 is on the underside of the carrier (the same
side as the carrier's motherboard connector).

Step 1 Power off the server and then remove the mini-storage module carrier from the server as described in Replacing a
Mini-Storage Module Carrier, on page 89.
Step 2 Remove an M.2 SSD:
a) Use a #1 Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the single screw that secures the M.2 SSD to the carrier.
b) Remove the M.2 SSD from its socket on the carrier.
Step 3 Install a new M.2 SSD:
a) Angle the M.2 SSD downward and insert the connector-end into the socket on the carrier. The M.2 SSD's label must
face up.
b) Press the M.2 SSD flat against the carrier.
c) Install the single screw that secures the end of the M.2 SSD to the carrier.
Step 4 Install the mini-storage module carrier back into the server and then power it on as described in Replacing a Mini-Storage
Module Carrier, on page 89.

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Replacing an Internal USB Drive

This section includes procedures for installing a USB 3.0 drive and for enabling or disabling the internal USB
port.

Replacing a USB Drive

Caution We do not recommend that you hot-swap the internal USB drive while the server is powered on because of
the potential for data loss.

Step 1 Remove an existing internal USB drive:

a) Shut down and remove power from the server as described in Shutting Down and Removing Power From the Server,
on page 41.
b) Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might have to detach
cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.
Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.
c) Remove the top cover from the server as described in Removing Top Cover, on page 42.
d) Locate the USB socket on the motherboard, directly in front of PCIe riser 1.
e) Grasp the USB drive and pull it horizontally to free it from the socket.
Step 2 Install a new internal USB drive:
a) Align the USB drive with the socket.
b) Push the USB drive horizontally to fully engage it with the socket.
c) Replace the top cover to the server.
d) Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then fully power on the server by pressing the Power button.

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Enabling or Disabling the Internal USB Port

Figure 31: Location of Internal USB Port

Location of horizontal USB socket on motherboard

Enabling or Disabling the Internal USB Port

The factory default is that all USB ports on the server are enabled. However, the internal USB port can be
enabled or disabled in the server BIOS.

Step 1 Enter the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing the F2 key when prompted during bootup.
Step 2 Navigate to the Advanced tab.
Step 3 On the Advanced tab, select USB Configuration.
Step 4 On the USB Configuration page, select USB Ports Configuration.
Step 5 Scroll to USB Port: Internal, press Enter, and then choose either Enabled or Disabled from the dialog box.
Step 6 Press F10 to save and exit the utility.

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Replacing the RTC Battery

Warning There is danger of explosion if the battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
[Statement 1015]

Warning Recyclers: Do not shred the battery! Make sure you dispose of the battery according to appropriate regulations
for your country or locale.

The real-time clock (RTC) battery retains system settings when the server is disconnected from power. The
battery type is CR2032. Cisco supports the industry-standard CR2032 battery, which can be ordered from
Cisco (PID N20-MBLIBATT) or purchased from most electronic stores.

Step 1 Remove the RTC battery:

a) Shut down and remove power from the server as described in Shutting Down and Removing Power From the Server,
on page 41.
b) Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might have to detach
cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.
Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.
c) Remove the top cover from the server as described in Removing Top Cover, on page 42.
d) Locate the RTC battery. The vertical socket is directly in front of PCIe riser 2.
e) Remove the battery from the socket on the motherboard. Gently pry the securing clip on one side open to provide
clearance, then lift straight up on the battery.
Step 2 Install a new RTC battery:
a) Insert the battery into its holder and press down until it clicks in place under the clip.
Note The flat, positive side of the battery marked “3V+” should face left as you face the server front.
b) Replace the top cover to the server.
c) Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then fully power on the server by pressing the Power button.

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Replacing Power Supplies

The server can have one or two Titanium 80PLUS rated power supplies. When two power supplies are installed
they are redundant as 1+1 by default, but they also support cold redundancy mode. Cold redundancy (CR)
suspends power delivery on one or more power supplies and forces the remainder of the load to be supplied
by the active PSU(s). As a result, total power efficiency is improved by best utilizing the PSU efficiency when
compared to load characteristics.
The server supports up to two of the following hot-swappable power supplies:
• 1050 W (AC), Cisco PID UCSC-PSU1-1050W
• 1050 W V2 (DC), Cisco PID UCSC-PSUV2-1050DC
• 1600 W (AC), Cisco PID UCSC-PSU1-1600W
• 2300 W (AC), Cisco PID UCSC-PSU-2300W

One power supply is mandatory, and one more can be added for 1 + 1 redundancy. You cannot mix AC and
DC power supplies in the same server.
• See also Power Specifications, on page 147 for more information about the power supplies.
• See also Rear-Panel LEDs, on page 38 for information about the power supply LEDs.

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Replacing AC Power Supplies

This section includes procedures for replacing AC and DC power supply units.
See the following.
• Replacing AC Power Supplies, on page 95
• Replacing DC Power Supplies, on page 96
• Installing DC Power Supplies (First Time Installation), on page 97
• Grounding for DC Power Supplies, on page 98

Replacing AC Power Supplies

Note If you have ordered a server with power supply redundancy (two power supplies), you do not have to power
off the server to replace a power supply because they are redundant as 1+1.

Note Do not mix power supply types or wattages in the server. Both power supplies must be identical.

Step 1 Remove the power supply that you are replacing or a blank panel from an empty bay:
a) Perform one of the following actions:
• If your server has only one power supply, shut down and remove power from the server as described in Shutting
Down and Removing Power From the Server, on page 41.
• If your server has two power supplies, you do not have to shut down the server.

b) Remove the power cord from the power supply that you are replacing.
c) Grasp the power supply handle while pinching the release lever toward the handle.
d) Pull the power supply out of the bay.
Step 2 Install a new power supply:
a) Grasp the power supply handle and insert the new power supply into the empty bay.
b) Push the power supply into the bay until the release lever locks.
c) Connect the power cord to the new power supply.
d) Only if you shut down the server, press the Power button to boot the server to main power mode.

1 Power supply release lever 2 Power supply handle

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Replacing DC Power Supplies

Note This procedure is for replacing DC power supplies in a server that already has DC power supplies installed.
If you are installing DC power supplies to the server for the first time, see Installing DC Power Supplies (First
Time Installation), on page 97.

Warning A readily accessible two-poled disconnect device must be incorporated in the fixed wiring.
Statement 1022

Warning This product requires short-circuit (overcurrent) protection, to be provided as part of the building
installation. Install only in accordance with national and local wiring regulations.
Statement 1045

Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
Statement 1074

Note If you are replacing DC power supplies in a server with power supply redundancy (two power supplies), you
do not have to power off the server to replace a power supply because they are redundant as 1+1.

Note Do not mix power supply types or wattages in the server. Both power supplies must be identical.

Step 1 Remove the DC power supply that you are replacing or a blank panel from an empty bay:
a) Perform one of the following actions:
• If you are replacing a power supply in a server that has only one DC power supply, shut down and remove power
from the server as described in Shutting Down and Removing Power From the Server, on page 41.
• If you are replacing a power supply in a server that has two DC power supplies, you do not have to shut down
the server.

b) Remove the power cord from the power supply that you are replacing. Lift the connector securing clip slightly and
then pull the connector from the socket on the power supply.
c) Grasp the power supply handle while pinching the release lever toward the handle.
d) Pull the power supply out of the bay.
Step 2 Install a new DC power supply:

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a) Grasp the power supply handle and insert the new power supply into the empty bay.
b) Push the power supply into the bay until the release lever locks.
c) Connect the power cord to the new power supply. Press the connector into the socket until the securing clip clicks
into place.
d) Only if you shut down the server, press the Power button to boot the server to main power mode.
Figure 32: Replacing DC Power Supplies

1 Keyed cable connector (CAB-48DC-40A-8AWG) 3 PSU status LED

2 Keyed DC input socket -

Installing DC Power Supplies (First Time Installation)

Note This procedure is for installing DC power supplies to the server for the first time. If you are replacing DC
power supplies in a server that already has DC power supplies installed, see Replacing DC Power Supplies,
on page 96.

Warning A readily accessible two-poled disconnect device must be incorporated in the fixed wiring.
Statement 1022

Warning This product requires short-circuit (overcurrent) protection, to be provided as part of the building
installation. Install only in accordance with national and local wiring regulations.
Statement 1045

Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes.
Statement 1074

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Note Do not mix power supply types or wattages in the server. Both power supplies must be identical.

Caution As instructed in the first step of this wiring procedure, turn off the DC power source from your facility’s
circuit breaker to avoid electric shock hazard.

Step 1 Turn off the DC power source from your facility’s circuit breaker to avoid electric shock hazard.
Note The required DC input cable is Cisco part CAB-48DC-40A-8AWG. This 3-meter cable has a 3-pin connector
on one end that is keyed to the DC input socket on the power supply. The other end of the cable has no
connector so that you can wire it to your facility’s DC power.

Step 2 Wire the non-terminated end of the cable to your facility’s DC power input source.
Step 3 Connect the terminated end of the cable to the socket on the power supply. The connector is keyed so that the wires align
for correct polarity and ground.
Step 4 Return DC power from your facility’s circuit breaker.
Step 5 Press the Power button to boot the server to main power mode.
Figure 33: Installing DC Power Supplies

1 Keyed cable connector (CAB-48DC-40A-8AWG) 3 PSU status LED

2 Keyed DC input socket -

Step 6 See Grounding for DC Power Supplies, on page 98 for information about additional chassis grounding.

Grounding for DC Power Supplies

AC power supplies have internal grounding and so no additional grounding is required when the supported
AC power cords are used.
When using a DC power supply, additional grounding of the server chassis to the earth ground of the rack is
available. Two screw holes for use with your dual-hole grounding lug and grounding wire are supplied on the
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Note The grounding points on the chassis are sized for 10-32 screws. You must provide your own screws, grounding
lug, and grounding wire. The grounding lug must be dual-hole lug that fits 10-32 screws. The grounding cable
that you provide must be 14 AWG (2 mm), minimum 60° C wire, or as permitted by the local code.

Replacing a PCIe Card

Note If you are installing a Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Card, there are prerequisite considerations. See Cisco
Virtual Interface Card (VIC) Considerations, on page 102.

Note RAID controller cards install into a separate mRAID riser. See Replacing a SAS Storage Controller Card
(RAID or HBA), on page 121.

Step 1 Remove an existing PCIe card (or a blank filler panel) from the PCIe riser:
a) Shut down and remove power from the server as described in Shutting Down and Removing Power From the Server,
on page 41.
b) Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might have to detach
cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.
Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.
c) Remove the top cover from the server as described in Removing Top Cover, on page 42.
d) Remove any cables from the ports of the PCIe card that you are replacing.
e) Use two hands to grasp the external riser handle and the blue area at the front of the riser.
f) Lift straight up to disengage the riser's connectors from the two sockets on the motherboard. Set the riser upside-down
on an antistatic surface.
g) Open the hinged plastic retainer that secures the rear-panel tab of the card.
h) Pull evenly on both ends of the PCIe card to remove it from the socket on the PCIe riser.
If the riser has no card, remove the blanking panel from the rear opening of the riser.

Step 2 Install a new PCIe card:

a) With the hinged tab retainer open, align the new PCIe card with the empty socket on the PCIe riser.
PCIe riser 1/slot 1 has a long-card guide at the front end of the riser. Use the slot in the long-card guide to help support
a full-length card.
b) Push down evenly on both ends of the card until it is fully seated in the socket.
c) Ensure that the card’s rear panel tab sits flat against the riser rear-panel opening and then close the hinged tab retainer
over the card’s rear-panel tab.
d) Position the PCIe riser over its two sockets on the motherboard and over the two chassis alignment channels.

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Figure 34: PCIe Riser Alignment Features

1 Blue riser handle 2 Riser alignment features in chassis

e) Carefully push down on both ends of the PCIe riser to fully engage its two connectors with the two sockets on the
motherboard.
f) Replace the top cover to the server.
g) Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then fully power on the server by pressing the Power button.

PCIe Slot Specifications

The server contains two PCIe slots on one riser assembly for horizontal installation of PCIe cards. Both slots
support the NCSI protocol and 12V standby power.
The following tables describe the specifications for the slots.

Table 6: PCIe Riser 1/Slot 1

Slot Number Electrical Lane Connector Length Maximum Card Card Height (Rear Panel NCSI Support
Width Length Opening)

1 Gen-3 x16 x24 connector ¾ length Full-height Yes

Micro SD card One socket for Micro SD card

slot

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Table 7: PCIe Riser 2/Slot 2

Slot Number Electrical Lane Connector Length Maximum Card Card Height (Rear NCSI Support
Width Length Panel Opening)

2 Gen-3 x16 x24 connector ½ length ½ height Yes

PCIe cable connector Gen-3 x8 Other end of cable connects to front drive backplane to support front-panel NVMe
for front-panel NVMe SSDs.
SSDs

Note Riser 2/Slot 2 is not available in single-CPU configurations.

Replacing a PCIe Card

Note If you are installing a Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Card, there are prerequisite considerations. See Cisco
Virtual Interface Card (VIC) Considerations, on page 102.

Note RAID controller cards install into a separate mRAID riser. See Replacing a SAS Storage Controller Card
(RAID or HBA), on page 121.

Step 1 Remove an existing PCIe card (or a blank filler panel) from the PCIe riser:
a) Shut down and remove power from the server as described in Shutting Down and Removing Power From the Server,
on page 41.
b) Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might have to detach
cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.
Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.
c) Remove the top cover from the server as described in Removing Top Cover, on page 42.
d) Remove any cables from the ports of the PCIe card that you are replacing.
e) Use two hands to grasp the external riser handle and the blue area at the front of the riser.
f) Lift straight up to disengage the riser's connectors from the two sockets on the motherboard. Set the riser upside-down
on an antistatic surface.
g) Open the hinged plastic retainer that secures the rear-panel tab of the card.
h) Pull evenly on both ends of the PCIe card to remove it from the socket on the PCIe riser.
If the riser has no card, remove the blanking panel from the rear opening of the riser.

Step 2 Install a new PCIe card:

a) With the hinged tab retainer open, align the new PCIe card with the empty socket on the PCIe riser.

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PCIe riser 1/slot 1 has a long-card guide at the front end of the riser. Use the slot in the long-card guide to help support
a full-length card.
b) Push down evenly on both ends of the card until it is fully seated in the socket.
c) Ensure that the card’s rear panel tab sits flat against the riser rear-panel opening and then close the hinged tab retainer
over the card’s rear-panel tab.
d) Position the PCIe riser over its two sockets on the motherboard and over the two chassis alignment channels.
Figure 35: PCIe Riser Alignment Features

1 Blue riser handle 2 Riser alignment features in chassis

e) Carefully push down on both ends of the PCIe riser to fully engage its two connectors with the two sockets on the
motherboard.
f) Replace the top cover to the server.
g) Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then fully power on the server by pressing the Power button.

Cisco Virtual Interface Card (VIC) Considerations

This section describes VIC card support and special considerations for this server.

Note If you use the Cisco Card NIC mode, you must also make a VIC Slot setting that matches where your VIC is
installed. The options are Riser1, Riser2, and Flex-LOM. See NIC Mode and NIC Redundancy Settings, on
page 30 for more information about NIC modes.

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• If you want to use the Cisco UCS VIC card for Cisco UCS Manager integration, see also the Cisco UCS
C-Series Server Integration with Cisco UCS Manager Guides for details about supported configurations,
cabling, and other requirements.
• C-Series servers support a maximum of three (3) VIC adapters, one mLOM and two PCIe.
Each compatible riser supports only one NCSI capable card, whether Cisco VIC or third party advanced
network adapter (NVIDIA Connect-X, Intel X700/X800, etc) in the higher numbered compatible slot on
each riser.
PCIe x16 slots are recommended and preferred for high performance networking including Cisco VIC.
If a GPU or other non-networking add-in card occupies the x16 slot on the riser, a VIC can be placed in
the x8 alternate slot listed in the support table. The performance for 100gbps network interfaces may be
degraded in an x8 slot, and this configuration is not recommended.
If a third party network adapter with NCSI is in the x16 slot, and a VIC is not supported on that riser,
the system will boot if a VIC is installed in the x8 slot, but the VIC will not be detected because that VIC
is not yet functional.
This consideration applies to Cisco 15000 Series VICs only.

Table 8: VIC Support and Considerations in This Server

VIC How Many Slots That Primary Slot For Primary Slot For Minimum Cisco
Supported in Support VICs Cisco UCS Manager Cisco Card NIC IMC Firmware
Server Integration Mode

Cisco UCS VIC 15425 2 PCIe PCIe 2 PCIe 2 PCIe 2 4.0(1)

UCSC-P-V5Q50G PCIe 5

Cisco UCS VIC 15235 2 PCIe PCIe 2 PCIe 2 PCIe 2 4.0(2)

UCSC-P-V5D200G PCIe 5

Cisco UCS VIC 1385 2 PCIe PCIe 1 PCIe 1 PCIe 1 3.1(1)

UCSC-PCIE-C40Q-03 PCIe 2

Cisco UCS VIC 1455 2 PCIe PCIe 1 PCIe 1 PCIe 1 4.0(1)

UCSC-PCIE-C25Q-04 PCIe 2

Cisco UCS VIC 1495 2 PCIe PCIe 1 PCIe 1 PCIe 1 4.0(2)

UCSC-PCIE-C100-04 PCIe 2

Cisco UCS VIC 1387 1 mLOM mLOM mLOM mLOM 3.1(1)

UCSC-MLOM-C40Q-03

Cisco UCS VIC 1457 1 mLOM mLOM mLOM mLOM 4.0(1)

UCSC-MLOM-C25Q-04

Cisco UCS VIC 1497 1 mLOM mLOM mLOM mLOM 4.0(2)

UCSC-MLOM-C100-04

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Replacing an mLOM Card

The server supports a modular LOM (mLOM) card to provide additional rear-panel connectivity. The horizontal
mLOM socket is on the motherboard, under a PCIe riser.
The mLOM socket provides a Gen-3 x16 PCIe lane. The socket remains powered when the server is in 12 V
standby power mode, and it supports the network communications services interface (NCSI) protocol.
The mLOM replacement procedure differs slightly depending on whether your server has 2 full-height (FH)
or 3 half-height (HH) riser cages. Use the following procedures to replace an mLOM:
• Removing an mLOM Card (2FH Riser Cages), on page 104
• Installing an mLOM Card (2FH Riser Cages), on page 108
• Removing an mLOM Card (3HH Riser Cages), on page 112
• Installing an mLOM Card (3HH Riser Cages), on page 115

Removing an mLOM Card (2FH Riser Cages)

Use the following task to remove an mLOM card from a server with 2 full height riser cages.

Before you begin

You will find it helpful to have a #2 Phillips screwdriver for this task.

Step 1 Shut down and remove power from the server as described in Shutting Down and Removing Power From the Server, on
page 41.
Step 2 Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might have to detach
cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.
Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

Step 3 If full height riser cages are present, remove them now.
See Removing Full Height Riser Cages, on page 64.

Step 4 If you have not already removed the riser cage rear wall, remove it now.
a) Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the two countersink screws.
b) Grasp each end of the full height rear wall and remove it.

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Step 5 If you have not removed the existing mLOM bracket, remove it now.
a) Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the two countersink screws that hold the mLOM bracket in place.
b) Lift the mLOM bracket straight up to remove it from the server.

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Step 6 Remove the mLOM card.

a) Loosen the two captive thumbscrews that secure the mLOM card to the threaded standoff on the chassis floor.
b) Slide the mLOM card horizontally to disconnect it from the socket, then lift it out of the server.

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Step 7 If you are not installing an mLOM, install the filler panel in the mLOM slot as shown below. Otherwise, go to Installing
an mLOM Card (2FH Riser Cages), on page 108.
a) Lower the filler panel onto the server, aligning the screwholes.
b) Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, insert and tighten the screws.
Caution Tighten screws to 4 lbs-in. Do not overtighten screws or you risk stipping them!

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Installing an mLOM Card (2FH Riser Cages)

Use the following task to install an mLOM card in a server with 2 full height riser cages.

Before you begin

You will find it helpful to have a #2 Phillips screwdriver for this task.

Step 1 Install the mLOM card into the mLOM slot.

a) Holding the mLOM level, slide it into the slot until it seats into the PCI connector.
b) Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the captive screws to secure the mLOM to the server.

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Step 2 Install the mLOM bracket.

a) Lower the mLOM bracket onto the mLOM, aligning the screwholes.
b) Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, insert and tighten the screws.
Caution Tighten the screws to 4 lbs-in of torque. Do not overtighten the screws or you risk stripping them.

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Step 3 Install the full-height rear wall.

a) Orient the full-height rear wall as shown, making sure the folded metal tab is facing up.
b) Align the screw holes in the FH rear wall with the screw holes in the server sheet metal.
c) Holding the rear wall level, seat it onto the server sheet metal, making sure that the screw holes line up.

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d) Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, insert and tighten the countersink screws.

Caution Tighten the screws to 4 lbs-in of torque. Do not overtighten the screws or you risk stripping them.

Step 4 Install the two full height riser cages.

a) Align riser cages 1 and 2 over their PCIe slots, making sure that the captive thumbscrews are aligned with their screw
holes.
b) Holding each riser cage level, lower it into its PCIe slot, then tighten the thumbscrew by using a #2 Phillips screwdriver
or your fingers.
Caution Tighten the screws to 4 lbs-in of torque. Do not overtighten the screws or you risk stripping them.

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Step 5 Reinstall the server.

a) Replace the server' top cover.
b) If needed, reinstall the server in the rack.
c) If needed, reconnect any cables.

Removing an mLOM Card (3HH Riser Cages)

Use the following task to install an mLOM card in a server with 3 half-height riser cages.

Before you begin

You will find it helpful to have a #2 Phillips screwdriver for this task.

Step 1 Shut down and remove power from the server as described in Shutting Down and Removing Power From the Server, on
page 41.
Step 2 Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might have to detach
cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.
Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

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Step 3 If half-height riser cages are present, remove them now.

See Removing Half Height Riser Cages, on page 59.

Step 4 If you have not already removed the half-height rear wall, remove it now.
a) Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the four countersink screws.
b) Grasp each end of the half-height rear wall and lift it off of the server.

Step 5 If you have not removed the existing mLOM bracket, remove it now.
a) Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the two countersink screws that hold the mLOM bracket in place.
b) Lift the mLOM bracket to remove it from the server.

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Step 6 Remove the mLOM card.

a) Loosen the two captive thumbscrews that secure the mLOM card to the threaded standoff on the chassis floor.
b) Slide the mLOM card horizontally to disconnect it from the socket, then lift it out of the server.

Step 7 If you are not installing an mLOM, install the filler panel in the mLOM slot as shown below. Otherwise, go to Installing
an mLOM Card (3HH Riser Cages), on page 115.

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a) Lower the filler panel onto the server, aligning the screwholes.
b) Lower the half-height rear wall onto the server, aligning the screwholes.
c) Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, insert and tighten the four countersink screws.
Note Two screwholes overlap on the rear wall and the filler panel. When installing the screws, make sure that
the screws sink through both parts and tightens into sheetmetal.

Caution Tighten screws to 4 lbs-in. Do not overtighten screws or you risk stripping them!

Installing an mLOM Card (3HH Riser Cages)

User this task to install and mLOM card in a server that has 3 half-height risers.

Before you begin

You will find it helpful to have a #2 Phillips screwdriver for this task.

Step 1 Install the mLOM card into the mLOM slot.

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a) Holding the mLOM level, slide it into the slot until it seats into the PCI connector.
b) Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, tighten the captive screws to secure the mLOM to the server.

Step 2 Install the mLOM bracket.

a) Lower the mLOM bracket onto the mLOM, aligning the screw holes.
b) Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, insert and tighten the screws.
Caution Tighten the screws to 4 lbs-in of torque. Do not over tighten the screws or you risk stripping them.

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Step 3 Install the half-height rear wall.

a) Orient the half-height rear wall as shown.
b) Align the screw holes in the FH rear wall with the screw holes in the server sheet metal.
c) Holding the rear wall level, seat it onto the server sheet metal, making sure that the screw holes line up.
d) Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, insert and tighten the countersink screws.
Caution Tighten the screws to 4 lbs-in of torque. Do not over tighten the screws or you risk stripping them.

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Step 4 Install the two full height riser cages.

a) Align riser cages 1 and 2 over their PCIe slots, making sure that the captive thumbscrews are aligned with their screw
holes.
b) Holding each riser cage level, lower it into its PCIe slot, then tighten the thumbscrew by using a #2 Phillips screwdriver
or your fingers.
Caution Tighten the screws to 4 lbs-in of torque. Do not overtighten the screws or you risk stripping them.

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Step 5 Reinstall the server.

a) Replace the server' top cover.
b) If needed, reinstall the server in the rack.
c) If needed, reconnect any cables.

Replacing an mRAID Riser (Riser 3)

The server has a dedicated internal riser that is used for either a Cisco modular storage controller card (RAID
or HBA) or the SATA interposer card for embedded software RAID. This riser plugs into a dedicated
motherboard socket and provides a horizontal socket for the installed card.
This riser can be ordered as the following options:
• UCSC-XRAIDR-220M5—Replacement unit for this mRAID riser.
• UCSC-MRAID1GB-KIT—Kit for first-time addition of this riser (includes RAID controller, SuperCap,
and SuperCap cable).
See also Replacing a SAS Storage Controller Card (RAID or HBA), on page 121.

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See also Replacing the Supercap (RAID Backup), on page 127.

• UCSC-SATA-KIT-M5—Kit for first-time addition of this riser (includes SATA interposer for embedded
software RAID and SATA cables).
See also Replacing a SATA Interposer Card , on page 131.
• The NVMe-optimized, SFF 10-drive version, UCSC-220-M5SN, supports NVMe drives only and so
does not use SAS or SATA RAID. This version of the server comes with an NVMe-switch card
factory-installed in the internal mRAID riser to support NVMe drives in front-loading bays 3 - 10. The
NVMe switch card is not orderable separately.

Step 1 Prepare the server for component installation:

a) Shut down and remove power from the server as described in Shutting Down and Removing Power From the Server,
on page 41.
b) Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might have to detach
cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.
Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.
c) Remove the top cover from the server as described in Removing Top Cover, on page 42.
Step 2 Remove the existing mRAID riser:
a) Using both hands, grasp the external blue handle on the rear of the riser and the blue finger-grip on the front end of
the riser.
b) Lift the riser straight up to disengage it from the motherboard socket.
c) Set the riser upside down on an antistatic surface.
d) Remove any card from the riser. Open the blue card-ejector lever that is on the edge of the card and then pull the card
straight out from its socket on the riser.
Step 3 Install a new mRAID riser:
a) Install your card into the new riser. Close the card-ejector lever on the card to lock it into the riser.
b) Connect cables to the installed card.
c) Align the riser with the socket on the motherboard. At the same time, align the two slots on the back side of the
bracket with the two pegs on the inner chassis wall.
d) Push down gently to engage the riser with the motherboard socket. The metal riser bracket must also engage the two
pegs that secure it to the chassis wall.
Step 4 Replace the top cover to the server.
Step 5 Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then fully power on the server by pressing the Power button.

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Figure 36: mRAID Riser (Internal Riser 3) Location

1 External blue handle 3 Card-ejector lever

2 Two pegs on inner chassis wall -

Replacing a SAS Storage Controller Card (RAID or HBA)

For hardware-based storage control, the server can use a Cisco modular SAS RAID controller or SAS HBA
that plugs into a dedicated, vertical socket on the motherboard.

Storage Controller Card Firmware Compatibility

Firmware on the storage controller (RAID or HBA) must be verified for compatibility with the current Cisco
IMC and BIOS versions that are installed on the server. If not compatible, upgrade or downgrade the storage
controller firmware using the Cisco Host Upgrade Utility (HUU) for your firmware release to bring it to a
compatible level.
See the HUU guide for your Cisco IMC release for instructions on downloading and using the utility to bring
server components to compatible levels: HUU Guides.

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Note For servers running in standalone mode only: After you replace controller hardware, you must run the
Cisco Host Upgrade Utility (HUU) to update the controller firmware, even if the firmware Current Version
is the same as the Update Version. This is necessary to program the controller's suboem-id to the correct value
for the server SKU. If you do not do this, drive enumeration might not display correctly in the software. This
issue does not affect servers controlled in UCSM mode.

Replacing a SAS Storage Controller Card (RAID or HBA)

Step 1 Prepare the server for component installation:

a) Shut down and remove power from the server as described in Shutting Down and Removing Power From the Server,
on page 41.
b) Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might have to detach
cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.
Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.
c) Remove the top cover from the server as described in Removing Top Cover, on page 42.
Step 2 Remove any existing card from the riser:
Note The chassis includes a plastic mounting bracket that the card must be attached to before installation. During
replacement, you must remove the old card from the bracket and then install the new card to the bracket
before installing this assembly to the server.

a) Disconnect SAS/SATA cables and any Supercap cable from the existing card.
b) Lift up on the card's blue ejector lever to unseat it from the motherboard socket.
c) Lift straight up on the card's carrier frame to disengage the card from the motherboard socket and to disengage the
frame from two pegs on the chassis wall.
d) Remove the existing card from its plastic carrier bracket. Carefully push the retainer tabs aside and then lift the card
from the bracket.
Step 3 Install a new storage controller card to the riser:
a) Install the new card to the plastic carrier bracket. Make sure that the retainer tabs close over the edges of the card.
b) Position the assembly over the chassis and align the card edge with the motherboard socket. At the same time, align
the two slots on the back of the carrier bracket with the pegs on the chassis inner wall.
c) Push on both corners of the card to seat its connector in the riser socket. At the same time, ensure that the slots on
the carrier frame engage with the pegs on the inner chassis wall.
d) Fully close the blue ejector lever on the card to lock the card into the socket.
e) Connect SAS/SATA cables and any Supercap cable to the new card.
Step 4 Replace the top cover to the server.
Step 5 Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then fully power on the server by pressing the Power button.
If this is a first-time installation, see Storage Controller and Backplane Connectors, on page 160 for cabling instructions.
Step 6 If your server is running in standalone mode, use the Cisco UCS Host Upgrade Utility to update the controller firmware
and program the correct suboem-id for the controller.

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Note For servers running in standalone mode only: After you replace controller hardware, you must run the
Cisco UCS Host Upgrade Utility (HUU) to update the controller firmware, even if the firmware Current
Version is the same as the Update Version. This is necessary to program the controller's suboem-id to the
correct value for the server SKU. If you do not do this, drive enumeration might not display correctly in the
software. This issue does not affect servers controlled in UCSM mode.
See the HUU guide for your Cisco IMC release for instructions on downloading and using the utility to bring
server components to compatible levels: HUU Guides.

Replacing a Boot-Optimized M.2 RAID Controller Module

The Cisco Boot-Optimized M.2 RAID Controller module connects to the mini-storage module socket on the
motherboard. It includes slots for two SATA M.2 drives, plus an integrated 6-Gbps SATA RAID controller
that can control the SATA M.2 drives in a RAID 1 array. The Cisco Boot-Optimized M.2 RAID Controller
module (UCSC-HWRAID) plugs into a connector on the motherboard and holds up to 2 M.2 SATA drives.
The server supports the following SATA M.2 drives are:
• 240 GB M.2 SATA SSD (UCSC-M2-240GB)
• 960 GB M.2 SATA SSD (UCSC-M2-960GB)

Cisco Boot-Optimized M.2 RAID Controller Considerations

Review the following considerations:

Note The Cisco Boot-Optimized M.2 RAID Controller is not supported when the server is used as a compute-only
node in Cisco HyperFlex configurations.

• The minimum version of Cisco IMC and Cisco UCS Manager that support this controller is 4.0(4) and
later.
• This controller supports RAID 1 (single volume) and JBOD mode.

Note Do not use the server's embedded SW MegaRAID controller to configure RAID
settings when using this controller module. Instead, you can use the following
interfaces:
• Cisco IMC 4.2(1) and later
• BIOS HII utility, BIOS 4.2(1) and later
• Cisco UCS Manager 4.2(1) and later (UCS Manager-integrated servers)

The name of the controller in the software is MSTOR-RAID.

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• The controller supports only 240 GB and 960 GB M.2 SSDs. The M.2 SATA SSDs must be identical.
You cannot mix M.2 drives with different capacities. For example, one 240 GB M.2 and one 960 GB
M.2 is an unsupported configuration.
• The Boot-Optimized RAID controller supports VMWare, Windows, and Linux Operating Systems only.
• A SATA M.2 drive in slot 1 (the top) is the first SATA device; a SATA M.2 drive in slot 2 (the underside)
is the second SATA device.
• The name of the controller in the software is MSTOR-RAID.
• A drive in Slot 1 is mapped as drive 253; a drive in slot 2 is mapped as drive 254.

• It is recommended that M.2 SATA SSDs be used as boot-only devices.

• When using RAID, we recommend that both SATA M.2 drives are the same capacity. If different
capacities are used, the smaller capacity of the two drives is used to create a volume and the rest of the
drive space is unusable.
JBOD mode supports mixed capacity SATA M.2 drives.
• Hot-plug replacement is not supported. The server must be powered off.
• Monitoring of the controller and installed SATA M.2 drives can be done using Cisco IMC and Cisco
UCS Manager. They can also be monitored using other utilities such as UEFI HII, PMCLI, XMLAPI,
and Redfish.
• CIMC/UCSM is supported for configuring of volumes and monitoring of the controller and installed
SATA M.2 drives.
• Updating firmware of the controller and the individual drives:
• For standalone servers, use the Cisco Host Upgrade Utility (HUU). Refer to the HUU Documentation.
• For servers integrated with Cisco UCS Manager, refer to the Cisco UCS Manager Firmware
Management Guide.

• The SATA M.2 drives can boot in UEFI mode only. Legacy boot mode is not supported.
• If you replace a single SATA M.2 drive that was part of a RAID volume, rebuild of the volume is
auto-initiated after the user accepts the prompt to import the configuration. If you replace both drives of
a volume, you must create a RAID volume and manually reinstall any OS.
• We recommend that you erase drive contents before creating volumes on used drives from another server.
The configuration utility in the server BIOS includes a SATA secure-erase function.
• The server BIOS includes a configuration utility specific to this controller that you can use to create and
delete RAID volumes, view controller properties, and erase the physical drive contents. Access the utility
by pressing F2 when prompted during server boot. Then navigate to Advanced > Cisco Boot Optimized
M.2 RAID Controller.
• The boot-optimized RAID controller is not supported when the server is used as a compute node in
HyperFlex configurations.

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Replacing a Cisco Boot-Optimized M.2 RAID Controller

This topic describes how to remove and replace a Cisco Boot-Optimized M.2 RAID Controller. The controller
board has one M.2 socket on its top (Slot 1) and one M.2 socket on its underside (Slot 2).

Step 1 Shut down and remove power from the server as described in Shutting Down and Removing Power From the Server, on
page 41.
Step 2 Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might have to detach
cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.
Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

Step 3 Remove the top cover from the server as described in Removing Top Cover, on page 42.
Step 4 Grasp and remove the air baffle located between CPU 2 and PCIe Riser 3.

Step 5 Remove a controller from its motherboard socket:

a) Locate the controller in its socket just behind CPU 2.

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b) At each end of the controller board, push outward on the clip that secures the carrier.
c) Lift both ends of the controller to disengage it from the socket on the motherboard.
d) Set the carrier on an anti-static surface.
Step 6 If you are transferring SATA M.2 drives from the old controller to the replacement controller, do that before installing
the replacement controller:
Note Any previously configured volume and data on the drives are preserved when the M.2 drives are transferred
to the new controller. The system will boot the existing OS that is installed on the drives.

a) Use a #1 Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the single screw that secures the M.2 drive to the carrier.
b) Lift the M.2 drive from its socket on the carrier.
c) Position the replacement M.2 drive over the socket on the controller board.
d) Angle the M.2 drive downward and insert the connector-end into the socket on the carrier. The M.2 drive's label must
face up.
e) Press the M.2 drive flat against the carrier.
f) Install the single screw that secures the end of the M.2 SSD to the carrier.
g) Turn the controller over and install the second M.2 drive.

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Figure 37: Cisco Boot-Optimized M.2 RAID Controller, Showing M.2 Drive Installation

Step 7 Install the controller to its socket on the motherboard:

a) Position the controller over socket, with the controller's connector facing down and at the same end as the motherboard
socket. Two alignment pegs must match with two holes on the controller.
b) Gently push down the socket end of the controller so that the two pegs go through the two holes on the controller.
c) Push down on the controller so that the securing clips click over it at both ends.
Step 8 Replace the top cover to the server.
Step 9 Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then fully power on the server by pressing the Power button.

Replacing the Supercap (RAID Backup)

This server supports installation of one Supercap unit (UCS-SCAP-M6). The unit mounts to a bracket that is
in the middle of the row of cooling fan modules.

Step 1 Prepare the server for component installation:

a) Shut down and remove power from the server as described in Shutting Down and Removing Power From the Server,
on page 41.
b) Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might have to detach
cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.
Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

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c) Remove the top cover from the server as described in Removing Top Cover, on page 42.
Step 2 Remove an existing Supercap:
a) Locate the Supercap modules near the RAID card by the front-loading drives.
b) Disconnect the Supercap cable connector from the RAID cable connector.

c) Push aside the securing tab and open the hinged door that secures the Supercap to its bracket.

d) Lift the Supercap free of the bracket and set it aside.

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Step 3 Install a new Supercap:

a) Orient the Supercap so that its cable connector is facing the RAID cable connector.
b) Make sure that the RAID cable will not obstruct installation, then insert the new Supercap into the mounting bracket.
Note You must feed the Supercap cable and connector through the open space in the tray so that the Supercap
cable can connect to the RAID cable.

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c) Connect the Supercap cable from the RAID controller card to the connector on the new Supercap cable.
d) Close the hinged plastic bracket over the Supercap. Push down until the securing tab clicks.

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Step 4 Replace the top cover to the server.

Step 5 Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then fully power on the server by pressing the Power button.

Replacing a SATA Interposer Card

For software-based storage control that uses the server's embedded SATA controller, the server requires a
SATA interposer card that plugs into a horizontal socket on a dedicated mRAID riser.
The SATA Interposer card (UCSC-SATAIN-220M6) supports Advanced Host Control Interface (AHCI) by
default. AHCI supports SATA-only drives. A maximum of 8 SATA drives is supported with AHCI, and this
configuration requires a SATA interposer card, which plugs directly into the drive backplane. The SATA
Interposer supports drives in slots 1-4 and 6-9.

Step 1 Prepare the server for component installation:

a) Shut down and remove power from the server as described in Shutting Down and Removing Power From the Server,
on page 41.
b) Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might have to detach
cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.
Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.
c) Remove the top cover from the server as described in Removing Top Cover, on page 42.
Step 2 Remove the mRAID riser from the server:

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a) Using both hands, grasp the external blue handle on the rear of the riser and the blue finger-grip on the front end of
the riser.
b) Lift the riser straight up to disengage it from the motherboard socket.
c) Set the riser upside down on an antistatic surface.
Step 3 Remove any existing card from the riser:
a) Disconnect cables from the existing card.
b) Open the blue card-ejector lever on the back side of the card to eject it from the socket on the riser.
c) Pull the card from the riser and set it aside.
Step 4 Install a new card to the riser:
a) With the riser upside down, set the card on the riser.
b) Push on both corners of the card to seat its connector in the riser socket.
c) Close the card-ejector lever on the card to lock it into the riser.
Step 5 Return the riser to the server:
a) Align the connector on the riser with the socket on the motherboard. At the same time, align the two slots on the back
side of the bracket with the two pegs on the inner chassis wall.
b) Push down gently to engage the riser connector with the motherboard socket. The metal riser bracket must also engage
the two pegs that secure it to the chassis wall.
Step 6 Reconnect the cables to their connectors on the new card.
Step 7 Replace the top cover to the server.
Step 8 Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then fully power on the server by pressing the Power button.
Figure 38: mRAID Riser Location

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Replacing a Chassis Intrusion Switch

The chassis intrusion switch in an optional security feature that logs an event in the system event log (SEL)
whenever the cover is removed from the chassis.

Step 1 Prepare the server for component installation:

a) Shut down and remove power from the server as described in Shutting Down and Removing Power From the Server,
on page 41.
b) Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might have to detach
cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.
Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.
c) Remove the top cover from the server as described in Removing Top Cover, on page 42.
Step 2 Remove an existing intrusion switch:
a) Disconnect the intrusion switch cable from the socket on the motherboard.
b) Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to loosen and remove the single screw that holds the switch mechanism to the chassis
wall.
c) Slide the switch mechanism straight up to disengage it from the clips on the chassis.
Step 3 Install a new intrusion switch:
a) Slide the switch mechanism down into the clips on the chassis wall so that the screwhole lines up.
b) Use a #1 Phillips screwdriver to install the single screw that secures the switch mechanism to the chassis wall.
c) Connect the switch cable to the socket on the motherboard.
Step 4 Replace the cover to the server.
Step 5 Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then fully power on the server by pressing the Power button.

Installing a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

A Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a computer chip (microcontroller) that can securely store artifacts used
to authenticate the platform (server). These artifacts can include passwords, certificates, or encryption keys.
A TPM can also be used to store platform measurements that help ensure that the platform remains trustworthy.
Authentication (ensuring that the platform can prove that it is what it claims to be) and attestation (a process
helping to prove that a platform is trustworthy and has not been breached) are necessary steps to ensure safer
computing in all environments.
The trusted platform module (TPM) plugs into a motherboard socket and is then permanently secured with a
one-way screw.

TPM Considerations
• This server supports either TPM version 1.2 or TPM version 2.0 (UCSX-TPM-002C) as defined by the
Trusted Computing Group (TCG). The TPM is also SPI-based.

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• Field replacement of a TPM is not supported; you can install a TPM after-factory only if the server does
not already have a TPM installed.
• If there is an existing TPM 1.2 installed in the server, you cannot upgrade to TPM 2.0. If there is no
existing TPM in the server, you can install TPM 2.0.
• If a server with a TPM is returned, the replacement server must be ordered with a new TPM.
• If the TPM 2.0 becomes unresponsive, reboot the server.

Installing and Enabling a TPM

Note Field replacement of a TPM is not supported; you can install a TPM after-factory only if the server does not
already have a TPM installed.

This topic contains the following procedures, which must be followed in this order when installing and enabling
a TPM:
1. Installing the TPM Hardware
2. Enabling the TPM in the BIOS
3. Enabling the Intel TXT Feature in the BIOS

Installing TPM Hardware

Note For security purposes, the TPM is installed with a one-way screw. It cannot be removed with a standard
screwdriver.

Step 1 Prepare the server for component installation:

a) Shut down and remove power from the server as described in Shutting Down and Removing Power From the Server,
on page 41.
b) Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might have to detach
cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.
Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.
c) Remove the top cover from the server as described in Removing Top Cover, on page 42.
Step 2 Check if there is a card installed in PCIe riser 2:
• If no card is installed in PCIe riser 2, you can access the TPM socket. Go to the next step.
• If a card is installed in PCIe riser 2, remove the PCIe riser assembly from the chassis to provide clearance before
continuing with the next step. See Replacing a PCIe Card, on page 99 for instructions on removing the PCIe riser.

Step 3 Install a TPM:

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a) Locate the TPM socket on the motherboard, as shown below.

b) Align the connector that is on the bottom of the TPM circuit board with the motherboard TPM socket. Align the
screw hole on the TPM board with the screw hole that is adjacent to the TPM socket.
c) Push down evenly on the TPM to seat it in the motherboard socket.
d) Install the single one-way screw that secures the TPM to the motherboard.
e) If you removed the PCIe riser assembly to provide clearance, return it to the server now.
Step 4 Replace the cover to the server.
Step 5 Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then fully power on the server by pressing the Power button.
Step 6 Continue with Enabling the TPM in the BIOS, on page 135.

Enabling the TPM in the BIOS

After hardware installation, you must enable TPM support in the BIOS.

Note You must set a BIOS Administrator password before performing this procedure. To set this password, press
the F2 key when prompted during system boot to enter the BIOS Setup utility. Then navigate to Security >
Set Administrator Password and enter the new password twice as prompted.

Step 1 Enable TPM Support:

a) Watch during bootup for the F2 prompt, and then press F2 to enter BIOS setup.
b) Log in to the BIOS Setup Utility with your BIOS Administrator password.
c) On the BIOS Setup Utility window, choose the Advanced tab.
d) Choose Trusted Computing to open the TPM Security Device Configuration window.
e) Change TPM SUPPORT to Enabled.
f) Press F10 to save your settings and reboot the server.
Step 2 Verify that TPM support is now enabled:
a) Watch during bootup for the F2 prompt, and then press F2 to enter BIOS setup.
b) Log into the BIOS Setup utility with your BIOS Administrator password.
c) Choose the Advanced tab.
d) Choose Trusted Computing to open the TPM Security Device Configuration window.
e) Verify that TPM SUPPORT and TPM State are Enabled.
Step 3 Continue with Enabling the Intel TXT Feature in the BIOS, on page 135.

Enabling the Intel TXT Feature in the BIOS

Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) provides greater protection for information that is used and stored
on the business server. A key aspect of that protection is the provision of an isolated execution environment
and associated sections of memory where operations can be conducted on sensitive data, invisibly to the rest
of the system. Intel TXT provides for a sealed portion of storage where sensitive data such as encryption keys
can be kept, helping to shield them from being compromised during an attack by malicious code.

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Step 1 Reboot the server and watch for the prompt to press F2.
Step 2 When prompted, press F2 to enter the BIOS Setup utility.
Step 3 Verify that the prerequisite BIOS values are enabled:
a) Choose the Advanced tab.
b) Choose Intel TXT(LT-SX) Configuration to open the Intel TXT(LT-SX) Hardware Support window.
c) Verify that the following items are listed as Enabled:
• VT-d Support (default is Enabled)
• VT Support (default is Enabled)
• TPM Support
• TPM State

d) Do one of the following:

• If VT-d Support and VT Support are already enabled, skip to step 4.
• If VT-d Support and VT Support are not enabled, continue with the next steps to enable them.

e) Press Escape to return to the BIOS Setup utility Advanced tab.

f) On the Advanced tab, choose Processor Configuration to open the Processor Configuration window.
g) Set Intel (R) VT and Intel (R) VT-d to Enabled.
Step 4 Enable the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) feature:
a) Return to the Intel TXT(LT-SX) Hardware Support window if you are not already there.
b) Set TXT Support to Enabled.
Step 5 Press F10 to save your changes and exit the BIOS Setup utility.

Removing the Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

The TPM module is attached to the printed circuit board assembly (PCBA). You must disconnect the TPM
module from the PCBA before recycling the PCBA. The TPM module is secured to a threaded standoff by a
tamper resistant screw. If you do not have the correct tool for the screw, you can use a pair of pliers to remove
the screw.

Before you begin

Note For Recyclers Only! This procedure is not a standard field-service option. This procedure is for recyclers
who will be reclaiming the electronics for proper disposal to comply with local eco design and e-waste
regulations.

To remove the TPM, the following requirements must be met for the server:
• It must be disconnected from facility power.

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• It must be removed from the equipment rack.

• The top cover must be removed. If the top cover is not removed, see Removing Top Cover, on page 42.

Step 1 Locate the TPM module.

The following illustration shows the location of the TPM module's screw.
Figure 39: Screw Location for Removing the TPM Module

Step 2 Using the pliers, grip the head of the screw and turn it counter clockwise until the screw releases.
Step 3 Remove the TPM module and dispose of it properly.

What to do next
Remove the PCBA. See Recycling the PCB Assembly (PCBA), on page 137.

Recycling the PCB Assembly (PCBA)

The PCBA is secured to the server's sheet metal through the following:
• 13 M3.5x0.6mm Torx screws.
• 2 M3.5x0.6mm Torx thumb screws.

You must disconnect the PCBA from the tray before recycling the PCBA.

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Before you begin

Note For Recyclers Only! This procedure is not a standard field-service option. This procedure is for recyclers
who will be reclaiming the electronics for proper disposal to comply with local eco design and e-waste
regulations.

To remove the printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), the following requirements must be met:
• The server must be disconnected from facility power.
• The server must be removed from the equipment rack.
• The server's top cover must be removed. See Removing Top Cover, on page 42.

Gather the following tools before you start this procedure:

• Pliers
• T10 Torx screwdriver

Step 1 If you have not removed the TPM module, do so now.

Step 2 When the TPM module is detached, locate the PCBA's screws.
The following figure shows the location of the screws.
Figure 40: Screw Locations for Removing the PCBA

Step 3 Using a T10 Torx driver, remove all of the indicated screws.
Step 4 Remove the PCBA and dispose of it properly.

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Service Headers and Jumpers

This server includes two blocks of headers (J38, J39) that you can jumper for certain service and debug
functions.
This section contains the following topics:
• Using the Clear CMOS Switch (SW12, Switch 9) , on page 141
• Using the BIOS Recovery Header (SW12, Switch 5), on page 141
• Using the Clear BIOS Password Switch (SW12, Switch 6), on page 142
• Using the Boot Alternate Cisco IMC Image Header (CN3, Pins 1-2), on page 143
• Using the System Firmware Secure Erase Header (CN3, Pins 3-4), on page 143

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Figure 41: Location of Service Header Blocks SW12 and CN3

1 Location of header block CN3 5 BIOS Recovery Switch (SW12 Switch 5)

2 Boot Alternate Cisco IMC Header: CN3 pins 1 - 2 6 Clear BIOS Password Switch (SW12 Switch 6)

3 System Secure Firmware Erase Header: CN3 pins 3 - 4 7 Clear CMOS Switch (SW1q2 Switch 9)

4 Location of SW 12 DIP switches -

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Using the Clear CMOS Switch (SW12, Switch 9)

You can use this switch to clear the server’s CMOS settings in the case of a system hang. For example, if the
server hangs because of incorrect settings and does not boot, use this switch to invalidate the settings and
reboot with defaults.
You will find it helpful to refer to the location of the CN3 header. See Service Headers and Jumpers, on page
139.

Caution Clearing the CMOS removes any customized settings and might result in data loss. Make a note of any
necessary customized settings in the BIOS before you use this clear CMOS procedure.

Step 1 Shut down and remove power from the server as described in Shutting Down and Removing Power From the Server,
on page 41.
Step 2 Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might have to detach
cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.
Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

Step 3 Remove the top cover from the server as described in Removing Top Cover, on page 42.
Step 4 Using your finger, gently push the SW12 switch 9 to the side marked ON.
Step 5 Reinstall the top cover and reconnect AC power cords to the server. The server powers up to standby power mode,
indicated when the Power LED on the front panel is amber.
Step 6 Return the server to main power mode by pressing the Power button on the front panel. The server is in main power
mode when the Power LED is green.
Note You must allow the entire server to reboot to main power mode to complete the reset. The state of the
switch cannot be determined without the host CPU running.

Step 7 Press the Power button to shut down the server to standby power mode, and then remove AC power cords from the
server to remove all power.
Step 8 Remove the top cover from the server.
Step 9 Using your finger, gently push switch 9 to its original position (OFF).
Note If you do not reset the switch to its original position (OFF), the CMOS settings are reset to the defaults
every time you power-cycle the server.

Step 10 Replace the top cover, replace the server in the rack, replace power cords and any other cables, and then power on the
server by pressing the Power button.

Using the BIOS Recovery Header (SW12, Switch 5)

Depending on which stage the BIOS becomes corrupted, you might see different behavior.
• If the BIOS BootBlock is corrupted, you might see the system get stuck on the following message:
Initializing and configuring memory/hardware

• If it is a non-BootBlock corruption, a message similar to the following is displayed:

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****BIOS FLASH IMAGE CORRUPTED****

Flash a valid BIOS capsule file using Cisco IMC WebGUI or CLI interface.
IF Cisco IMC INTERFACE IS NOT AVAILABLE, FOLLOW THE STEPS MENTIONED BELOW.
1. Connect the USB stick with bios.cap file in root folder.
2. Reset the host.
IF THESE STEPS DO NOT RECOVER THE BIOS
1. Power off the system.
2. Mount recovery jumper.
3. Connect the USB stick with bios.cap file in root folder.
4. Power on the system.
Wait for a few seconds if already plugged in the USB stick.
REFER TO SYSTEM MANUAL FOR ANY ISSUES.

Note As indicated by the message shown above, there are two procedures for recovering the BIOS. Try procedure
1 first. If that procedure does not recover the BIOS, use procedure 2.

Using the Clear BIOS Password Switch (SW12, Switch 6)

You can use this switch to clear the BIOS password.
You will find it helpful to refer to the location of the CN3 header. See Service Headers and Jumpers, on page
139.

Step 1 Shut down and remove power from the server as described in Shutting Down and Removing Power From the Server,
on page 41. Disconnect power cords from all power supplies.
Step 2 Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might have to detach
cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.
Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

Step 3 Remove the top cover from the server as described in Removing Top Cover, on page 42.
Step 4 Using your finger, gently slide the SW12 switch 6 to the ON position.
Step 5 Reinstall the top cover and reconnect AC power cords to the server. The server powers up to standby power mode,
indicated when the Power LED on the front panel is amber.
Step 6 Return the server to main power mode by pressing the Power button on the front panel. The server is in main power
mode when the Power LED is green.
Note You must allow the entire server to reboot to main power mode to complete the reset. The state of the
switch cannot be determined without the host CPU running.

Step 7 Press the Power button to shut down the server to standby power mode, and then remove AC power cords from the
server to remove all power.
Step 8 Remove the top cover from the server.
Step 9 Reset the switch to its original position (OFF).
Note If you do not remove the switch to its original position (OFF), the BIOS password is cleared every time
you power-cycle the server.

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Using the Boot Alternate Cisco IMC Image Header (CN3, Pins 1-2)

Step 10 Replace the top cover, replace the server in the rack, replace power cords and any other cables, and then power on the
server by pressing the Power button.

Using the Boot Alternate Cisco IMC Image Header (CN3, Pins 1-2)
You can use this Cisco IMC debug header to force the system to boot from an alternate Cisco IMC image.
You will find it helpful to refer to the location of the CN3 header. See Service Headers and Jumpers, on page
139.

Step 1 Shut down and remove power from the server as described in Shutting Down and Removing Power From the Server,
on page 41. Disconnect power cords from all power supplies.
Step 2 Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might have to detach
cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.
Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

Step 3 Remove the top cover from the server as described in Removing Top Cover, on page 42.
Step 4 Install a two-pin jumper across CN3 pins 1 and 2.
Step 5 Reinstall the top cover and reconnect AC power cords to the server. The server powers up to standby power mode,
indicated when the Power LED on the front panel is amber.
Step 6 Return the server to main power mode by pressing the Power button on the front panel. The server is in main power
mode when the Power LED is green.
Note When you next log in to Cisco IMC, you see a message similar to the following:
'Boot from alternate image' debug functionality is enabled.
CIMC will boot from alternate image on next reboot or input power cycle.

Note If you do not remove the jumper, the server will boot from an alternate Cisco IMC image every time that
you power cycle the server or reboot Cisco IMC.

Step 7 To remove the jumper, press the Power button to shut down the server to standby power mode, and then remove AC
power cords from the server to remove all power.
Step 8 Remove the top cover from the server.
Step 9 Remove the jumper that you installed.
Step 10 Replace the top cover, replace the server in the rack, replace power cords and any other cables, and then power on the
server by pressing the Power button.

Using the System Firmware Secure Erase Header (CN3, Pins 3-4)
You can use this header to securely erase system firmware from the server.
You will find it helpful to refer to the location of the CN3 header. See Service Headers and Jumpers, on page
139.

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Step 1 Shut down and remove power from the server as described in Shutting Down and Removing Power From the Server,
on page 41. Disconnect power cords from all power supplies.
Step 2 Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might have to detach
cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.
Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.

Step 3 Remove the top cover from the server as described in Removing Top Cover, on page 42.
Step 4 Install a two-pin jumper across CN3 pins 3 and 4.
Step 5 Reinstall the top cover and reconnect AC power cords to the server. The server powers up to standby power mode,
indicated when the Power LED on the front panel is amber.
Step 6 Return the server to main power mode by pressing the Power button on the front panel. The server is in main power
mode when the Power LED is green.
Note You must allow the entire server to reboot to main power mode to complete the reset. The state of the
jumper cannot be determined without the host CPU running.

Step 7 Press the Power button to shut down the server to standby power mode, and then remove AC power cords from the
server to remove all power.
Step 8 Remove the top cover from the server.
Step 9 Remove the jumper that you installed.
Note If you do not remove the jumper, the password is cleared every time you power-cycle the server.

Step 10 Replace the top cover, replace the server in the rack, replace power cords and any other cables, and then power on the
server by pressing the Power button.

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Server Specifications
This appendix lists the technical specifications for the server.
• Server Specifications, on page 145

Server Specifications
This appendix lists the physical, environmental, and power specifications for the server.
• Physical Specifications, on page 145
• Environmental Specifications, on page 146
• Power Specifications, on page 147

Physical Specifications
The following table lists the physical specifications for the server.

Table 9: Physical Specifications

Description Specification

Height 1.7 in. (43.2 mm)

Width 16.9 in. (429.0 mm)

Depth Server only: 30 in. (762 mm)

(length)
Server with slide rail: 31.5 in (800.1 mm)

Weight • Maximum, fully configured with rail kit: 42.432 lb (19.25

kg)
• Maximum, not configured, no rail kit: 22.32 lb (10.13
kg)

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Environmental Specifications
As a Class A2 product, the server has the following environmental specifications.

Table 10: Environmental Specifications

Description Specification

Temperature, Operating Dry bulb temperature of 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F)

Maximum temperature change of 20°C (36°F) per hour
(a temperature change within a specified period of time and not a rate of change)
Humidity condition: Uncontrolled, not to exceed 50% RH starting condition
Derate the maximum temperature by 1°C (33.8°F) per every 305 meters of altitude
above 900m

Temperature, Extended Operating 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) with no direct sunlight
Humidity condition: Uncontrolled, not to exceed 50% RH starting condition
Derate the maximum temperature by 1°C (33.8°F) per every 305 meters of altitude
above 900m

Temperature, non-operating Dry bulb temperature of 40 °C to 65 °C (-40°F to 149 °F)

(when the server is stored or transported)

Humidity (RH), operating 10% to 90% and 28°C (82.4°F) maximum dew-point temperature, non-condensing
environment
Minimum to be higher (more moisture) of -12 ˚C (10.4 ˚F) dew point or 8% relative
humidity
Maximum to be 24 ˚C (75.2 ˚F) dew point or 90% relative humidity

Humidity (RH), non-operating 5% to 93% relative humidity, non-condensing, with a maximum wet bulb
temperature of 28 °C across the 20 °C to 40 °C dry bulb range.
(when the server is stored or transported)

Altitude, operating A maximum elevation of 3050 meters (10,006 feet)

Altitude, non-operating An elevation of 0 to 12,000 meters (39,370 feet)

(when the server is stored or transported)

Maximum Operating Duration Unlimited

Sound power level 5.5

Measure A-weighted per ISO7779 LwAd (Bels)
Operation at 73°F (23°C)

Sound pressure level 40

Measure A-weighted per ISO7779 LpAm (dBA)
Operation at 73°F (23°C)

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Power Specifications

Note Do not mix power supply types or wattages in the server. Both power supplies must be identical.

You can get more specific power information for your exact server configuration by using the Cisco UCS
Power Calculator:
http://ucspowercalc.cisco.com
The power specifications for the supported power supply options are listed in the following sections.

1050 W AC Power Supply

Note For the 80PLUS platinum certification documented in the following table, you can find test results at
https://www.clearesult.com/80plus/.

Parameter Specification

Input Connector IEC320 C14

Input Voltage Range (V rms) 100 to 240

Maximum Allowable Input Voltage Range (V rms) 90 to 264

Frequency Range (Hz) 50 to 60

Maximum Allowable Frequency Range (Hz) 47 to 63

Maximum Rated Output (W) 800 1050

Limited to 800W when operating at low-line input
voltage, 100-127 V

Maximum Rated Standby Output (W) 36

Nominal Input Voltage (V rms) 100 120 208 230

Nominal Input Current (A rms) 9.2 7.6 5.8 5.2

Maximum Input at Nominal Input Voltage (W) 889 889 1167 1154

Maximum Input at Nominal Input Voltage (VA) 916 916 1203 1190

Maximum Rated Efficiency (%) 90 90 90 91

Minimum rating required to achieve 80PLUS platinum
certification.

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1050 W V2 DC Power Supply

Parameter Specification

Maximum Rated Power Factor 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.97

Minimum rating required to achieve 80PLUS platinum
certification.

Maximum Inrush Current (peak A) 15

Maximum Inrush Current (ms) 0.2

Maximum Ride-Through Time 12

Time output voltage remains within regulation limits
at 100% load, during input voltage dropout

1050 W V2 DC Power Supply

Note For the 80PLUS platinum certification documented in the following table, you can find test results at
https://www.clearesult.com/80plus/.

Parameter Specification

Input Connector Molex 42820

Input Voltage Range (V rms) -48

Maximum Allowable Input Voltage Range (V rms) -40 to -72

Frequency Range (Hz) NA

Maximum Allowable Frequency Range (Hz) NA

Maximum Rated Output (W) 1050

Maximum Rated Standby Output (W) 36

Nominal Input Voltage (V rms) -48

Nominal Input Current (A rms) 24

Maximum Input at Nominal Input Voltage (W) 1154

Maximum Input at Nominal Input Voltage (VA) 1154

Maximum Rated Efficiency (%) 91

Minimum rating required to achieve 80PLUS platinum
certification.

Maximum Rated Power Factor NA

Minimum rating required to achieve 80PLUS platinum
certification.

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1200 W AC Power Supply

Parameter Specification

Maximum Inrush Current (peak A) 15

Maximum Inrush Current (ms) 0.2

Maximum Ride-Through Time 5

This is the time output voltage remains within
regulation limits at 100% load, during input voltage
dropout

1200 W AC Power Supply

This section lists the specifications for each 1200 W AC power supply (Cisco part number
UCSC-PSU1-1200W-D).

Table 11: 1200 W AC Specifications

Description Specification

AC input voltage Range: 100–230 VAC

AC input frequency Range: 50 to 60Hz

Maximum AC input current 12.97 A at 100 VAC

Maximum input volt-amperes 1345 VA at 208 VAC

Maximum inrush current 20 A

Maximum hold-up time 12 ms at 1200 W

Maximum output power per PSU 1100 W at 100–120 VAC

1200 W at 208–230 VAC

Power supply output voltage 12 VDC

Power supply standby voltage 12 VDC

Efficiency rating Climate Savers Platinum Efficiency (80Plus Titanium certified)

Form factor RSP2

Input connector IEC320 C14

1600 W AC Power Supply

Note For the 80PLUS platinum certification documented in the following table, you can find test results at
https://www.clearesult.com/80plus/.

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2300 W AC Power Supply

Parameter Specification

Input Connector IEC320 C14

Input Voltage Range (V rms) 200 to 240

Maximum Allowable Input Voltage Range (V rms) 180 to 264

Frequency Range (Hz) 50 to 60

Maximum Allowable Frequency Range (Hz) 47 to 63

Maximum Rated Output (W) 1600

Limited to 800W when operating at low-line input
voltage, 100-127 V

Maximum Rated Standby Output (W) 36

Nominal Input Voltage (V rms) 100 120 208 230

Nominal Input Current (A rms) NA NA 8.8 7.9

Maximum Input at Nominal Input Voltage (W) NA NA 1778 1758

Maximum Input at Nominal Input Voltage (VA) NA NA 1833 1813

Maximum Rated Efficiency (%) NA NA 90 91

Minimum rating required to achieve 80PLUS platinum
certification.

Maximum Rated Power Factor NA NA 0.97 0.97

Minimum rating required to achieve 80PLUS platinum
certification.

Maximum Inrush Current (peak A) 30

Maximum Inrush Current (ms) 0.2

Maximum Ride-Through Time 12

The time that the output voltage remains within
regulation limits at 100% load, during input voltage
dropout

2300 W AC Power Supply

Note For the 80PLUS platinum certification documented in the following table, you can find test results at
https://www.clearesult.com/80plus/.

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Parameter Specification

Input Connector IEC320 C20

Input Voltage Range (V rms) 100 to 240

Maximum Allowable Input Voltage Range (V rms) 90 to 264

Frequency Range (Hz) 50 to 60

Maximum Allowable Frequency Range (Hz) 47 to 63

Maximum Rated Output (W) 2300

Limited to 800W when operating at low-line input
voltage, 100-127 V

Maximum Rated Standby Output (W) 36

Nominal Input Voltage (V rms) 100 120 208 230

Nominal Input Current (A rms) 13 11 12 10.8

Maximum Input at Nominal Input Voltage (W) 1338 1330 2490 2480

Maximum Input at Nominal Input Voltage (VA) 1351 1343 2515 2505

Maximum Rated Efficiency (%) 92 92 93 93

Minimum rating required to achieve 80PLUS platinum
certification.

Maximum Rated Power Factor 0.99 0.99 0.97 0.97

Minimum rating required to achieve 80PLUS platinum
certification.

Maximum Inrush Current (peak A) 30

Maximum Inrush Current (ms) 0.2

Maximum Ride-Through Time 12

Time output voltage remains within regulation limits
at 100% load, during input voltage dropout

Power Cord Specifications

Each power supply in the server has a power cord. Standard power cords or jumper power cords are available
for connection to the server. The shorter jumper power cords, for use in racks, are available as an optional
alternative to the standard power cords.

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Note Only the approved power cords or jumper power cords listed below are supported.
The following tables show the supported power cords supported for less than 2300-Watt server PSUs, and
more than 2300-Watt server PSUs.

Table 12: Supported Power Cords for Less than 2300 W Server PSUs

Description Length (Feet) Length (Meters)

CAB-48DC-40A-8AWG 11.7 3.5

DC power cord, -48 VDC, 40 A, 8 AWG
Three-socket Mini-Fit connector to three-wire

CAB-C13-C14-AC 9.8 3.0

AC power cord, 10 A; C13 to C14, recessed receptacle

CAB-250V-10A-AR 8.2 2.5

AC power cord, 250 V, 10 A
Argentina

CAB-C13-C14-2M-JP 6.6 2.0

AC Power Cord, C13 to C14
Japan PSE Mark

CAB-9K10A-EU 8.2 2.5

AC Power Cord, 250 V, 10 A; CEE 7/7 Plug
Europe

CAB-250V-10A-IS 8.2 2.5

AC Power Cord, SFS, 250 V, 10 A
Israel

CAB-250V-10A-CN 8.2 2.5

AC power cord, 250 V, 10 A
PR China

CAB-ACTW 7.5 2.3

AC power cord, 250 V, 10 A, C13 EL302
Taiwan

CAB-C13-CBN 2.2 0.68

AC cabinet jumper power cord, 250, 10 A,
C13 to C14

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CAB-C13-C14-2M 6.6 2.0

AC cabinet jumper power cord, 250 V, 10 A,
C13 to C14

CAB-9K10A-AU 8.2 2.5

AC power cord, 250 V, 10 A, 3112 plug,
Australia

CAB-N5K6A-NA 8.2 2.5

AC power cord, 200/240 V, 6 A,
North America

CAB-250V-10A-ID 8.2 2.5

AC power Cord, 250 V, 10 A,
India

CAB-9K10A-SW 8.2 2.5

AC power cord, 250 V, 10 A, MP232 plug
Switzerland

CAB-250V-10A-BR 8.2 2.5

AC power Cord, 250 V, 10 A
Brazil

CAB-9K10A-UK 8.2 2.5

AC power cord, 250 V, 10 A (13 A fuse), BS1363 plug
United Kingdom

CAB-9K12A-NA 8.2 2.5

AC power cord, 125 V, 13 A, NEMA 5-15 plug
North America

CAB-AC-L620-C13 6.6 2.0

AC power cord, NEMA L6-20 to C13 connectors

CAB-9K10A-IT 8.2 2.5

AC power cord, 250 V, 10 A, CEI 23-16/VII plug
Italy

CAB-C13-C14-3M-IN 9.8 3.0

AC power cord jumper, C13 to C14 connector
India

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CAB-C13-C14-IN 4.6 1.4

AC power cord jumper, C13 to C14 connector
India

CAB-9K10A-KOR 6 1.8
Power Cord, 125 V AC, 13 A, KSC8305 plug
Korea

CAB-JPN-3PIN 2.4
90-125 V AC, 12 A, NEMA 5-15 plug
Japan

R2XX-DMYMPWRCORD NA NA
No power cord; PID option for ordering server with no power cord

Table 13: Supported Power Cords for More than 2300 W Server PSUs

Description Length (Feet) Length (Meters)

CAB-C19-CBN
Cabinet Jumper Power Cord, 250 VAC, 16A, C20 to C19 connector

CAB-S132-C19-ISRL 14
S132 to IEC320 C19 connector
Israel

CAB-IR2073-C19-AR 14
IRSM 2073 to IEC320 C19 connector
Argentina

CAB-BS1363-C19-UK 14
BS-1363 to IEC 320 C19 connector
UK

CAB-SABS-C19-IND
SABS 164-1 to IEC 320 C19 connector
India

CAB-C2316-C19-IT 14
CEI 23-16 to IEC 320 C19
Italy

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CAB-L520P-C19-US 6
NEMA L5-20 to IEC 320 C19
US

CAB-US515P-C19-US 13
NEMA 5-15 to IEC 320 C19
US

CAB-US520-C19-US 14
NEMA 5-20 to IEC 320 C19
US

CAB-US620P-C19-US 13
NEMA 6-20 to IEC-C19
US

CAB-C19-C20-IND
Power Cord C19 to C20 connector
India

UCSB-CABL-C19-BRZ 14
AC power cord NBR 14136 to C19 connector
Brazil

CAB-9K16A-BRZ
AC Power Cord, 250 V, 16 A, Source Plug EL224 to C19 connector
Brazil

CAB-ACS-16
AC Power Cord, 16A
Switzerland

CAB-AC-16A-AUS
AC Power Cord, 250 V, 16 A, C19 connector
Australia

CAB-C19-C20-3M-JP 10 3
AC Power Cord C19 to C20 connector, Japan PSE mark
Japan

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CAB-AC-C19-TW
AC Power Cord, 250 V, 16 A, C19 connectors
Taiwan

CAB-AC-C6K-TWLK
AC Power Cord, 250 V, 16 A, twist lock NEMA L6-20 plug
US

CAB-AC-2500W-EU
AC Power Cord, 250 V, 16 A
Europe

CAB-AC-2500W-INT
AC Power Cord, 250 V, 16A
International

CAB-9K16A-KOR
AC Power Cord, 250 V, 16 A, Source Plug
Korea

CAB-AC-2500W-ISRL
AC Power Cord, 250 V, 16 A
Israel

CAB-AC16A-CH
AC Power Cord, 16 A
China

R2XX-DMYMPWRCORD NA NA
No power cord; PID option for ordering server with no power cord

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Storage Controller Considerations
This appendix provides storage controller (RAID and HBA) information.
• Supported Storage Controllers and Cables, on page 157
• Storage Controller Card Firmware Compatibility, on page 158
• RAID Backup (Supercap), on page 158
• Write-Cache Policy for Cisco 12G SAS Modular RAID Controller, on page 159
• Mixing Drive Types in RAID Groups, on page 159
• RAID Controller Migration, on page 159
• Storage Controller and Backplane Connectors, on page 160
• For More RAID Utility Information, on page 161

Supported Storage Controllers and Cables

This server supports a single, PCIe-style, SAS RAID or HBA controller that plugs into a dedicated internal
riser.

Note Do not mix controller types in the server.

Note NVMe PCIe SSDs cannot be controlled by a SAS/SATA RAID controller.

This server supports the RAID and HBA controller options and cable requirements shown in the following
table.

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Storage Controller Card Firmware Compatibility

Storage Adapter Product Name Supported Maximum Supported RAID Cache Size (GB)
(PID) Server Number of Type
Drives
Supported

UCSC-RAID-M6T Cisco 12G SAS UCSC-C220-M6S 10 RAID 4

RAID Controller
10 2.5-inch SFF
with 4GB
front-loading
FBWC (16
drives
Drives)
Slots 1-10

UCSC-SAS-M6T Cisco 12G SAS UCSC-C220-M6S 10 SAS HBA NA

HBA (16
10 2.5-inch SFF
Drives)
front-loading
drives
Slots 1-10

UCSC-9500-8E Cisco 9500-8e All models of NA SAS HBA NA

12G SAS HBA UCS C220 M6
for external and UCS Cs240
JBOD attach M6 server

Storage Controller Card Firmware Compatibility

Firmware on the storage controller (RAID or HBA) must be verified for compatibility with the current Cisco
IMC and BIOS versions that are installed on the server. If not compatible, upgrade or downgrade the storage
controller firmware using the Cisco Host Upgrade Utility (HUU) for your firmware release to bring it to a
compatible level.
See the HUU guide for your Cisco IMC release for instructions on downloading and using the utility to bring
server components to compatible levels: HUU Guides.

Note For servers running in standalone mode only: After you replace controller hardware, you must run the
Cisco Host Upgrade Utility (HUU) to update the controller firmware, even if the firmware Current Version
is the same as the Update Version. This is necessary to program the controller's suboem-id to the correct value
for the server SKU. If you do not do this, drive enumeration might not display correctly in the software. This
issue does not affect servers controlled in UCSM mode.

RAID Backup (Supercap)

This server supports installation of one Supercap unit (UCS-SCAP-M6). The unit mounts to a bracket in-line
with the fan modules.
The optional SCPM provides approximately three years of backup for the disk write-back cache DRAM in
the case of a sudden power loss.

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Write-Cache Policy for Cisco 12G SAS Modular RAID Controller

For Supercap unit replacement instructions, see Replacing the Supercap (RAID Backup), on page 127.

Write-Cache Policy for Cisco 12G SAS Modular RAID Controller

For this server, the default write-cache policy for the Cisco Modular RAID controller is Write Through
(irrespective of the presence of a charged SuperCap or “good BBU”). This utilizes the optimal performance
characteristics of the controller.
The write policy can be set to Write Back, if preferred. You can set the write policy using the following
methods:
• For standalone servers, use the Cisco IMC interface to set Virtual Drive Properties > Write Policy. See
the “Managing Storage Adapters” section in your Cisco IMC Configuration Guide.
Cisco IMC GUI and CLI Configuration Guides
• For Cisco UCS-integrated servers, use the Cisco UCS Manager interface to set the write-cache policy
as part of virtual drive configuration in your storage profile.
Cisco UCS Manager Configuration Guides
• Use the LSI Option ROM Configuration Utility.

Mixing Drive Types in RAID Groups

For the best performance follow these guidelines:
• Use either all SAS or all SATA drives in a RAID group.
• Use the same capacity for each drive in the RAID group.
• Never mix HDDs and SSDs in the same RAID group.

RAID Controller Migration

This server supports SAS/SATA hardware RAID (controller card) and embedded software SATA RAID. You
cannot use hardware RAID and software RAID at the same time. See the table below for which data migrations
are allowed and a summary of migration steps.

Starting RAID Controller Migrate to Hardware RAID Allowed? Migrate to Software RAID
Allowed?

None (no drives). Allowed Allowed

Embedded RAID is disabled in 1. Install RAID card. 1. Install SATA interposer
the BIOS. card.
2. Install SAS cables.
2. Install SATA cables.
3. Enable embedded RAID
in BIOS.

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Embedded software RAID. Caution Data migration from software -

RAID to hardware RAID is
Embedded RAID is enabled in
not supported and could result
the BIOS.
in data loss.
Allowed only before there is data on the
drives; data migration is not supported.
1. Disable embedded RAID in the BIOS.
2. Install RAID card.
3. Install SAS cables.

Hardware RAID. - Not allowed.

Embedded RAID is disabled in
the BIOS.

Storage Controller and Backplane Connectors

This section describes cabling connections for the storage controllers and the backplane. The SAS/SATA
cables are factory-installed and are used for all supported internal controllers in the SFF 10-drive version of
the server.
This section also contains diagrams that show the cable-to-drive mapping.

Note The SFF 10-drive version with NVMe drives only, and so does not use SAS or SATA RAID. This version of
the server comes with an NVMe-switch card factory-installed in the internal mRAID riser and a PCIe cable
connected to PCIe riser 2. The NVMe switch card is not orderable separately.

Embedded RAID
This SW RAID option can control up to 8 SATA drives in the SFF 10-drive version.
This embedded RAID option requires that you have a SATA interposer card installed in internal mRAID riser
3. Use the SAS/SATA cables that came with the server.
1. Connect SAS/SATA cable A1 from the A1 interposer connector to the A1 backplane connector.
2. Connect SAS/SATA cable A2 from the A2 interposer connector to the A2 backplane connector.

Note See the following figures that illustrate cable connections and which drives are controlled by each cable. In
the SFF 10-drive version, drives 5 and 10 cannot be controlled by the embedded SATA RAID controller.

Cisco 12G Modular SAS RAID Controller or HBA

This HW RAID option can control up to 10 SAS/SATA drives in the SFF 10-drive version.

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This option requires that you have a SAS RAID or HBA card installed in internal mRAID riser 3. Use the
SAS/SATA cables that came with the server.
1. Connect SAS/SATA cable A1 from the A1 card connector to the A1 backplane connector.
2. Connect SAS/SATA cable A2 from the A2 card connector to the A2 backplane connector.
3. For SFF-10-drive servers only: Connect SAS/SATA cable B2 from the B2 card connector to the B2
backplane connector.

Note See the following figures that illustrate cable connections and which drives are controlled by each cable.

For More RAID Utility Information

The Broadcom utilities have help documentation for more information about using the utilities.
• For basic information about RAID and for using the utilities for the RAID controller cards that are
supported in Cisco servers, see the Cisco Servers RAID Guide.
• For hardware SAS MegaRAID configuration—Broadcom 12Gb/s MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide,
Version 2.8
• For embedded software MegaRAID and the utility that is accessed via the server BIOS (refer to Chapter
4)—Broadcom Embedded MegaRAID Software User Guide, March 2018.

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GPU Card Installation
This appendix contains configuration rules for the supported GPU cards.
• Server Firmware Requirements, on page 163
• GPU Card Configuration Rules, on page 163
• Requirement For All GPUs: Memory-Mapped I/O Greater Than 4 GB, on page 164
• Replacing a Single-Wide GPU Card, on page 165
• Using NVIDIA GRID License Server For P-Series and T-Series GPUs, on page 170
• Installing Drivers to Support the GPU Cards, on page 176

Server Firmware Requirements

The following table lists the minimum server firmware versions for the supported GPU cards.

GPU Card Cisco IMC/BIOS Minimum Version Required

NVIDIA 4.0(2e)
T4
Note The minimum version of Cisco UCS Manager that supports this
card is 4.0(2c).

GPU Card Configuration Rules

Note the following rules when populating a server with GPU cards.
• The server supports the NVIDIA T4 PCIE 75W 16GB GPU (UCSC-GPU-T4-16) which is a half-height,
half-length (HHHL) single-wide GPU card. Each server can support a maximum of 3 GPUs.
• You can install up to three single-wide GPU cards in PCIe slots 1 and 2.
• You can install a GPU either full-height PCIe riser 1 or 2 (or both).
• Use the UCS power calculator at the following link to determine the power needed based on your server
configuration: http://ucspowercalc.cisco.com
• You cannot mix GPU cards in the server. Mixing GPUs is not supported.

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• All GPU cards must be procured from Cisco as there is a unique SBIOS ID required by Cisco management
tools, such a CIMC and UCSM.
• To support one or more GPUs, the server must have two CPUs and two full-height rear risers.

Requirement For All GPUs: Memory-Mapped I/O Greater Than

4 GB
All supported GPU cards require enablement of the BIOS setting that allows greater than 4 GB of
memory-mapped I/O (MMIO).
• Standalone Server: If the server is used in standalone mode, this BIOS setting is enabled by default:
Advanced > PCI Configuration > Memory Mapped I/O Above 4 GB [Enabled]

If you need to change this setting, enter the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing F2 when prompted during
bootup.
• If the server is integrated with Cisco UCS Manager and is controlled by a service profile, this setting is
enabled by default in the service profile when a GPU is present.
To change this setting manually, use the following procedure.

Step 1 Refer to the Cisco UCS Manager configuration guide (GUI or CLI) for your release for instructions on configuring service
profiles:
Cisco UCS Manager Configuration Guides

Step 2 Refer to the chapter on Configuring Server-Related Policies > Configuring BIOS Settings.
Step 3 In the section of your profile for PCI Configuration BIOS Settings, set Memory Mapped IO Above 4GB Config to one of
the following:
• Disabled—Does not map 64-bit PCI devices to 64 GB or greater address space.
• Enabled—Maps I/O of 64-bit PCI devices to 64 GB or greater address space.
• Platform Default—The policy uses the value for this attribute contained in the BIOS defaults for the server. Use
this only if you know that the server BIOS is set to use the default enabled setting for this item.

Step 4 Reboot the server.

Note Cisco UCS Manager pushes BIOS configuration changes through a BIOS policy or default BIOS settings
to the Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) buffer. These changes remain in the buffer and do
not take effect until the server is rebooted.

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Replacing a Single-Wide GPU Card

A GPU kit (UCSC-GPURKIT-C220) is available from Cisco. The kit contains a GPU mounting bracket and
the following risers (risers 1 and 2):
• One x16 PCIe Gen4 riser, standard PCIe, supports Cisco VIC, full-height, 3/4 length
• One x16 PCIe Gen4 riser, standard PCIe, full-height, 3/4 length

Step 1 Remove an existing GPU card from the PCIe riser:

a) Shut down and remove power from the server as described in Shutting Down and Removing Power From the Server,
on page 41.
b) Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might have to detach
cables from the rear panel to provide clearance.
Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack.
c) Remove the top cover from the server as described in Removing Top Cover, on page 42.
d) Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws.
e) Lift straight up to disengage the riser from the motherboard. Set the riser upside-down on an antistatic surface.
f) Pull evenly on both ends of the GPU card to disconnect the card from the socket.
If the riser has no card, remove the blanking panel from the rear opening of the riser.

Step 2 Holding the GPU level, slide it out of the socket on the PCIe riser.
Step 3 Install a new GPU card:
Note The NVIDIA Tesla P4 and Tesla T4 are half-height, half-length cards. If one is installed in full-height PCIe
slot 1, it requires a full-height rear-panel tab installed to the card.

a) Align the new GPU card with the empty socket on the PCIe riser and slide each end into the retaining clip.

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b) Push evenly on both ends of the card until it is fully seated in the socket.
c) Ensure that the card’s rear panel tab sits flat against the riser rear-panel opening.

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Figure 42: PCIe Riser Assembly, 3 HHHL

Note For easy identification, riser numbers are stamped into the sheet metal on the top of each riser cage.

1 Captive screw for PCIe slot 1 6 Handle for PCIe slot 3 riser
(alignment feature)
PCIe slot 1 rear-panel opening

2 Captive screw for PCIe slot 2 7 Rear-panel opening for PCIe slot 1
(alignment feature)

3 Captive screw for PCIe slot 2 8 Rear-panel opening for PCIe slot 2
(alignment feature)

4 Handle for PCIe slot 1 riser 9 Rear-panel opening for PCIe slot 3

5 Handle for PCIe slot 2 riser -

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Figure 43: PCIe Riser Assembly, 2 FHFL

1 Captive screw for PCIe slot 1 4 Handle for PCIe slot 2 riser

2 Captive screw for PCIe slot 2 5 Rear-panel opening for PCIe slot 1

3 Handle for PCIe slot 1 riser - Rear-panel opening for PCIe slot 2

d) Position the PCIe riser over its sockets on the motherboard and over the chassis alignment channels.
Figure 44: PCIe Riser Alignment Features

• For a server with 3 HHHL risers, 3 sockets and 3 alignment features are available, as shown below.

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1 Riser alignment features in chassis (captive Riser alignment features in chassis (captive
screws) screws)

• For a server with 2 FHFL risers, 2 sockets and 2 alignment features are available, as shown below.

Figure 45: PCIe Riser Alignment Features

1Riser handles 2Riser alignment features in chassis (captive screws)

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e) Carefully push down on both ends of the PCIe riser to fully engage its two connectors with the two sockets on the
motherboard.
f) When the riser is level and fully seated, use a #2 Phillips screwdriver to secure the riser to the server chassis.
g) Replace the top cover to the server.
h) Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then fully power on the server by pressing the Power button.
Step 4 Optional: Continue with Installing Drivers to Support the GPU Cards, on page 176.

Using NVIDIA GRID License Server For P-Series and T-Series

GPUs
This section applies to NVIDIA Tesla P-Series and T-Series GPUs.
Use the topics in this section in the following order when obtaining and using NVIDIA GRID licenses.
1. Familiarize yourself with the NVIDIA GRID License Server.
NVIDIA GRID License Server Overview, on page 170
2. Register your product activation keys with NVIDIA.
Registering Your Product Activation Keys With NVIDIA, on page 171
3. Download the GRID software suite.
Downloading the GRID Software Suite, on page 172
4. Install the GRID License Server software to a host.
Installing NVIDIA GRID License Server Software, on page 172
5. Generate licenses on the NVIDIA Licensing Portal and download them.
Installing GRID Licenses From the NVIDIA Licensing Portal to the License Server, on page 172
6. Manage your GRID licenses.
Managing GRID Licenses , on page 174

NVIDIA GRID License Server Overview

The NVIDIA M-Series GPUs combine Tesla and GRID functionality when the licensed GRID features such
as GRID vGPU and GRID Virtual Workstation are enabled. These features are enabled during OS boot by
borrowing a software license that is served over the network from the NVIDIA GRID License Server virtual
appliance. The license is returned to the license server when the OS shuts down.
You obtain the licenses that are served by the GRID License Server from NVIDIA’s Licensing Portal as
downloadable license files, which you install into the GRID License Server via its management interface.

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Figure 46: NVIDIA GRID Licensing Architecture

There are three editions of GRID licenses, which enable three different classes of GRID features. The GRID
software automatically selects the license edition based on the features that you are using.

GRID License Edition GRID Feature

GRID Virtual GPU (vGPU) Virtual GPUs for business desktop computing

GRID Virtual Workstation Virtual GPUs for midrange workstation computing

GRID Virtual Workstation – Extended Virtual GPUs for high-end workstation computing
Workstation graphics on GPU pass-through

Registering Your Product Activation Keys With NVIDIA

After your order is processed, NVIDIA sends you a Welcome email that contains your product activation
keys (PAKs) and a list of the types and quantities of licenses that you purchased.

Step 1 Select the Log In link, or the Register link if you do not already have an account.
The NVIDIA Software Licensing Center > License Key Registration dialog opens.

Step 2 Complete the License Key Registration form and then click Submit My Registration Information.
The NVIDIA Software Licensing Center > Product Information Software dialog opens.

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Step 3 If you have additional PAKs, click Register Additional Keys. For each additional key, complete the form on the License
Key Registration dialog and then click Submit My Registration Information.
Step 4 Agree to the terms and conditions and set a password when prompted.

Downloading the GRID Software Suite

Step 1 Return to the NVIDIA Software Licensing Center > Product Information Software dialog.
Step 2 Click the Current Releases tab.
Step 3 Click the NVIDIA GRID link to access the Product Download dialog. This dialog includes download links for:
• NVIDIA License Manager software
• The gpumodeswitch utility
• The host driver software

Step 4 Use the links to download the software.

Installing NVIDIA GRID License Server Software

For full installation instructions and troubleshooting, refer to the NVIDIA GRID License Server User Guide.
Also refer to the NVIDIA GRID License Server Release Notes for the latest information about your release.
http://www.nvidia.com
Platform Requirements for NVIDIA GRID License Server
• The hosting platform can be a physical or a virtual machine. NVIDIA recommends using a host that is
dedicated only to running the License Server.
• The hosting platform must run a supported Windows OS.
• The hosting platform must have a constant IP address.
• The hosting platform must have at least one constant Ethernet MAC address.
• The hosting platform’s date and time must be set accurately.

Installing GRID Licenses From the NVIDIA Licensing Portal to the License
Server
Accessing the GRID License Server Management Interface
Open a web browser on the License Server host and access the URL http://localhost:8080/licserver.
If you configured the License Server host’s firewall to permit remote access to the License Server, the
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Reading Your License Server’s MAC Address

Reading Your License Server’s MAC Address

Your License Server’s Ethernet MAC address is used as an identifier when registering the License Server
with NVIDIA’s Licensing Portal.

Step 1 Access the GRID License Server Management Interface in a browser.

Step 2 In the left-side License Server panel, select Configuration.
The License Server Configuration panel opens. Next to Server host ID, a pull-down menu lists the possible Ethernet
MAC addresses.

Step 3 Select your License Server’s MAC address from the Server host ID pull-down.
Note It is important to use the same Ethernet ID consistently to identify the server when generating licenses on
NVIDIA’s Licensing Portal. NVIDIA recommends that you select one entry for a primary, non-removable
Ethernet interface on the platform.

Installing Licenses From the Licensing Portal

Step 1 Access the GRID License Server Management Interface in a browser.

Step 2 In the left-side License Server panel, select Configuration.
The License Server Configuration panel opens.

Step 3 Use the License Server Configuration menu to install the .bin file that you generated earlier.
a) Click Choose File.
b) Browse to the license .bin file that you want to install and click Open.
c) Click Upload.
The license file is installed on your License Server. When installation is complete, you see the confirmation message,
“Successfully applied license file to license server.”

Viewing Available GRID Licenses

Use the following procedure to view which licenses are installed and available, along with their properties.

Step 1 Access the GRID License Server Management Interface in a browser.

Step 2 In the left-side License Server panel, select Licensed Feature Usage.
Step 3 Click on a feature in the Feature column to see detailed information about the current usage of that feature.

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Viewing Current License Usage

Use the following procedure to view information about which licenses are currently in-use and borrowed from
the server.

Step 1 Access the GRID License Server Management Interface in a browser.

Step 2 In the left-side License Server panel, select Licensed Clients.
Step 3 To view detailed information about a single licensed client, click on its Client ID in the list.

Managing GRID Licenses

Features that require GRID licensing run at reduced capability until a GRID license is acquired.

Acquiring a GRID License on Windows

Step 1 Open the NVIDIA Control Panel using one of the following methods:
• Right-click on the Windows desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel from the menu.
• Open Windows Control Panel and double-click the NVIDIA Control Panel icon.

Step 2 In the NVIDIA Control Panel left-pane under Licensing, select Manage License.
The Manage License task pane opens and shows the current license edition being used. The GRID software automatically
selects the license edition based on the features that you are using. The default is Tesla (unlicensed).

Step 3 If you want to acquire a license for GRID Virtual Workstation, under License Edition, select GRID Virtual Workstation.
Step 4 In the License Server field, enter the address of your local GRID License Server. The address can be a domain name or
an IP address.
Step 5 In the Port Number field, enter your port number of leave it set to the default used by the server, which is 7070.
Step 6 Select Apply.
The system requests the appropriate license edition from your configured License Server. After a license is successfully
acquired, the features of that license edition are enabled.
Note After you configure licensing settings in the NVIDIA Control Panel, the settings persist across reboots.

Acquiring a GRID License on Linux

Step 1 Edit the configuration file /etc/nvidia/gridd.conf:

sudo vi /etc/nvidia/gridd.conf

Step 2 Edit the ServerUrl line with the address of your local GRID License Server.
The address can be a domain name or an IP address. See the example file below.

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Step 3 Append the port number (default 7070) to the end of the address with a colon. See the example file below.
Step 4 Edit the FeatureType line with the integer for the license type. See the example file below.
• GRID vGPU = 1
• GRID Virtual Workstation = 2

Step 5 Restart the nvidia-gridd service.

sudo service nvidia-gridd restart

The service automatically acquires the license edition that you specified in the FeatureType line. You can confirm this
in /var/log/messages.
Note After you configure licensing settings in the NVIDIA Control Panel, the settings persist across reboots.

Sample configuration file:

# /etc/nvidia/gridd.conf - Configuration file for NVIDIA Grid Daemon
# Description: Set License Server URL
# Data type: string
# Format: "<address>:<port>"
ServerUrl=10.31.20.45:7070
# Description: Set Feature to be enabled
# Data type: integer
# Possible values:
# 1 => for GRID vGPU
# 2 => for GRID Virtual Workstation
FeatureType=2

Using gpumodeswitch
The command line utility gpumodeswitch can be run in the following environments:
• Windows 64-bit command prompt (requires administrator permissions)
• Linux 32/64-bit shell (including Citrix XenServer dom0) (requires root permissions)

Note Consult NVIDIA product release notes for the latest information on compatibility with compute and graphic
modes.

The gpumodeswitch utility supports the following commands:

• --listgpumodes
Writes information to a log file named listgpumodes.txt in the current working directory.
• --gpumode graphics

Switches to graphics mode. Switches mode of all supported GPUs in the server unless you specify
otherwise when prompted.
• --gpumode compute

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Switches to compute mode. Switches mode of all supported GPUs in the server unless you specify
otherwise when prompted.

Note After you switch GPU mode, reboot the server to ensure that the modified resources of the GPU are correctly
accounted for by any OS or hypervisor running on the server.

Installing Drivers to Support the GPU Cards

After you install the hardware, you must update to the correct level of server BIOS and then install GPU
drivers and other software in this order:
1. Update the server BIOS.
2. Update the GPU drivers.

1. Updating the Server BIOS

Install the latest Cisco UCS C240 M4 server BIOS by using the Host Upgrade Utility for the Cisco UCS C240
M4 server.

Note You must do this procedure before you update the NVIDIA drivers.

Step 1 Navigate to the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/cisco/software/navigator.html.

Step 2 Click Servers–Unified Computing in the middle column.
Step 3 Click Cisco UCS C-Series Rack-Mount Standalone Server Software in the right-hand column.
Step 4 Click the name of your model of server in the right-hand column.
Step 5 Click Unified Computing System (UCS) Server Firmware.
Step 6 Click the release number.
Step 7 Click Download Now to download the ucs-server platform-huu-version_number.iso file.
Step 8 Verify the information on the next page, and then click Proceed With Download.
Step 9 Continue through the subsequent screens to accept the license agreement and browse to a location where you want to
save the file.
Step 10 Use the Host Upgrade Utility to update the server BIOS.
The user guides for the Host Upgrade Utility are at Utility User Guides.

2. Updating the GPU Card Drivers

After you update the server BIOS, you can install GPU drivers to your hypervisor virtual machine.

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Step 1 Install your hypervisor software on a computer. Refer to your hypervisor documentation for the installation instructions.
Step 2 Create a virtual machine in your hypervisor. Refer to your hypervisor documentation for instructions.
Step 3 Install the GPU drivers to the virtual machine. Download the drivers from either:
• NVIDIA Enterprise Portal for GRID hypervisor downloads (requires NVIDIA login):
https://nvidia.flexnetoperations.com/
• NVIDIA public driver area: http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx
• AMD: http://support.amd.com/en-us/download

Step 4 Restart the server.

Step 5 Check that the virtual machine is able to recognize the GPU card. In Windows, use the Device Manager and look under
Display Adapters.

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Installation For Cisco UCS Manager Integration
This appendix contains information about integrating the server into Cisco UCS Manager.
• Installation For Cisco UCS Manager Integration, on page 179

Installation For Cisco UCS Manager Integration

The Cisco UCS Manager integration instructions are in the integration guides found here:
Cisco UCS C-Series Server Integration with UCS Manager Configuration Guides
Refer to the guide that is for the version of Cisco UCS Manager that you are using.
Also refer to the release notes for Cisco UCS Manager software and C-Series Cisco IMC software for any
special considerations regarding integration in your release.
• Cisco UCS Manager Release Notes
• Cisco C-Series Software Release Notes

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