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Cisco UCS C260 Server
Installation and Service Guide
Covers Server Generation M2
November 18, 2013
Americas Headquarters
Cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134-1706
USA
http://www.cisco.com
Tel: 408 526-4000
800 553-NETS (6387)
Fax: 408 527-0883
OL-24342-01
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  • Page 1 Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide Covers Server Generation M2 November 18, 2013 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems, Inc. 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose, CA 95134-1706 http://www.cisco.com Tel: 408 526-4000 800 553-NETS (6387) Fax: 408 527-0883 OL-24342-01 Text Part Number:...
  • Page 2 Cisco and/or its affiliates in the United States and certain other countries. Cisco and the Cisco Logo are trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. A listing of Cisco's trademarks can be found at www.cisco.com/go/trademarks.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using the BIOS Recovery DIP Switch 2-15 Maintaining the Server C H A P T E R Server Monitoring and Management Tools Cisco Integrated Management Interface (CIMC) Server Configuration Utility Status LEDs and Buttons Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...
  • Page 4 Enabling a Cisco FlexFlash Virtual Drive 3-39 Booting a Cisco FlexFlash Virtual Drive 3-40 Monitoring and Managing a Cisco FlexFlash Card 3-41 Synchronizing RAID After Installing a Second Cisco FlexFlash Drive 3-41 Cisco FlexFlash Card Replacement Procedure 3-41 Replacing a 10-Gb LOM Module 3-43...
  • Page 5 Example 3—Two Expanders and One RAID Controller With Sixteen Drives Restoring RAID Configuration After Replacing a RAID Controller For More Information Installation for Cisco UCS Integration A P P E N D I X Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...
  • Page 6 Contents Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...

  • Page 7: Related Documentation

    Preface This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide. It also provides information about how to obtain related documentation. Related Documentation The documentation set for the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) C-Series rack-mount servers is...
  • Page 8 Gebruik het nummer van de verklaring onderaan de waarschuwing als u een vertaling van de waarschuwing die bij het apparaat wordt geleverd, wilt raadplegen. BEWAAR DEZE INSTRUCTIES Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide viii OL-24342-01...
  • Page 9 å forhindre ulykker. Bruk nummeret i slutten av hver advarsel for å finne oversettelsen i de oversatte sikkerhetsadvarslene som fulgte med denne enheten. TA VARE PÅ DISSE INSTRUKSJONENE Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...
  • Page 10 Använd det nummer som finns i slutet av varje varning för att hitta dess översättning i de översatta säkerhetsvarningar som medföljer denna anordning. SPARA DESSA ANVISNINGAR Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...
  • Page 11 Brug erklæringsnummeret efter hver advarsel for at finde oversættelsen i de oversatte advarsler, der fulgte med denne enhed. GEM DISSE ANVISNINGER Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...
  • Page 12 Preface Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...

  • Page 13: Obtaining Documentation And Submitting A Service Request

    What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/general/whatsnew/whatsnew.html. Subscribe to What’s New in Cisco Product Documentation, which lists all new and revised Cisco technical documentation, as an RSS feed and deliver content directly to your desktop using a reader application. The RSS feeds are a free service.
  • Page 14 Preface Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...
  • Page 15 This server uses Cisco Extended Memory Technology to increase the overall memory footprint as well as reduce the cost of smaller memory footprints through the use of lower-cost, lower-density memory. The system is built for standalone applications, virtualized workloads in enterprise data centers, service provider environments, and virtual desktop hosting.

  • Page 16: Chapter 1 Overview

    13 1-Gb Base-T LOM ports (2, RJ-45) (standard-profile, half-length, x16) 14 USB 2.0 ports (2) Power supply 2 10/100 dedicated management Ethernet ports 15 Rear Identification button/LED (2, RJ-45) USB 2.0 ports (2) – Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...
  • Page 17 This drive is pre-loaded with four virtual drives. The four virtual drives contain, respectively, the Cisco Server Configuration Utility, the Cisco Host Upgrade Utility, the Cisco C-Series server drivers set, and a blank VD on which you can install an OS or a hypervisor.
  • Page 18 Six fan modules, hot-swappable, redundant. In addition, there is 1 fan in each power supply. Baseboard Pilot II BMC, running Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) firmware. management Depending on your CIMC settings, the CIMC can be accessed through the ...

  • Page 19: Installing The Server

    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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...

  • Page 20: Chapter 2 Installing The Server

    Model and serial number of the damaged unit • Description of damage • Effect of damage on the installation Figure 2-1 Shipping Box Contents Server Documentation Power cord (optional, up to two) KVM cable Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...

  • Page 21: Preparing For Server Installation

    Avoid UPS types that use ferroresonant technology. These UPS types can become unstable with systems Caution such as the Cisco UCS, which can have substantial current draw fluctuations from fluctuating data traffic patterns. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 22: Rack Requirements

    The minimum vertical rack space per server must be two RUs, equal to 3.5 in. (88.9 mm). Equipment Requirements The slide rails supplied by Cisco Systems for this server do not require tools for installation if you install them in a rack that has #12-24 square or round holes.

  • Page 23: Installing The Server In A Rack

    Locking clip (one on each end of assembly) Attach the second slide-rail assembly to the opposite side of the rack. Ensure that the two slide-rail assemblies are level and at the same height with each other. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...
  • Page 24 Push the CMA tab labelled INNER RAIL over the end of the inner rail that is attached to the server, and then release the spring-loaded peg. The peg must align with and enter the hole in the inner rail to lock the CMA in place. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...
  • Page 25 INNER RAIL CMA tab attached to inner slide rail on server rail on server Rear of left slide rail assembly OUTER RAIL CMA tab attached to outer slide rail The CMA is reversible left-to-right. Note Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...

  • Page 26: Initial Server Setup

    DHCP is enabled. Shared LOM EXT mode enables the 1-Gb Ethernet ports and the ports on any installed Cisco virtual interface card (VIC) to access the Cisco Integrated Management Interface (CIMC). If you want to use the dedicated management ports to access the CIMC, you can...
  • Page 27 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 the CIMC through a Cisco card in standalone mode.
  • Page 28 The default user name for the server is admin. The default password is password. Note 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.

  • Page 29: Nic Modes And Nic Redundancy Settings

    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 the CIMC through a Cisco card in standalone mode.

  • Page 30: System Bios And Cimc Firmware

    See the Cisco Host Upgrade Utility Quick Reference Guide for your firmware level at the documentation roadmap link below. Your system firmware must be at minimum level 1.2 to use the Cisco Host Upgrade Utility. If Note your firmware is prior to level 1.2, you must use the methods below to update the BIOS and CIMC firmware individually.

  • Page 31: Accessing The System Bios

    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. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 2-13 OL-24342-01...

  • Page 32: Service Dip Switch

    I/O riser in the server. Figure 2-5 I/O Riser, Showing DIP Switches 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 – DIP switch 2 for BIOS recovery (shown in default open position) Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 2-14 OL-24342-01...

  • Page 33: Using The Bios Recovery Dip Switch

    BIOS every time you boot the server. Step 15 Replace the top cover, replace the server in the rack, replace power cords and any other cables, then power on the server by pressing the Power button. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 2-15 OL-24342-01...
  • Page 34 Chapter 2 Installing the Server Service DIP Switch Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 2-16 OL-24342-01...

  • Page 35: Server Monitoring And Management Tools

    Server Monitoring and Management Tools Cisco Integrated Management Interface (CIMC) You can monitor the server inventory, health, and system event logs by using the built-in Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) GUI or CLI interfaces. See the user documentation for your firmware release at the following URL: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10739/products_installation_and_configuration_guides_list.html...

  • Page 36: Chapter 3 Maintaining The Server

    Hard drive fault LED Fan status LED Hard drive activity LED Temperature status LED Power button/Power status LED Power supply status LED Identification button/LED Network link activity LED System status LED – Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...
  • Page 37 Green—The server is operating at normal temperature. • Amber, steady—One or more temperature sensors have exceeded a warning • threshold. Amber, blinking—One or more temperature sensors have exceeded a critical • threshold. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01z...

  • Page 38: Rear Panel Leds And Buttons

    1-Gb Ethernet link speed 10/100 Ethernet link speed 1-Gb Ethernet link status 10/100 Ethernet link status Rear Identification button/LED 10-Gb Ethernet link status – (present only if 10-Gb module is installed) Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...
  • Page 39 Off—No link is present. • Green—Link is active. Green, blinking—Traffic is present on the active link. • Identification Off—The Identification LED is not in use. • Blue—The Identification LED is activated. • Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01z...

  • Page 40: Internal Diagnostic Leds

    3-2) with AC power removed. An LED lights amber to indicate a failed component. The server has internal fault LEDs for fan modules, CPU sockets, DIMMs, memory risers, the motherboard RTC battery, PCIe sockets, and Cisco FlexFlash cards. Figure 3-3 for the locations of these internal LEDs.

  • Page 41: Preparing For Server Component Installation

    Power Status LED. Emergency shutdown—Press and hold the Power button for 4 seconds to force the main power off • and immediately enter standby mode. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01z...

  • Page 42: Removing And Replacing The Server Top Cover

    The cover should sit flat when the edge flanges are sitting in the grooves in the chassis. Slide the top cover toward the front cover panel until it stops and the release buttons lock. Figure 3-4 Removing the Top Cover Release buttons Front cover panel Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...

  • Page 43: Replaceable Component Locations

    Four-DIMM risers total capacity is 64 DIMMs. 15 Brackets for optional LSI RAID controller RTC battery battery backup units (2) 16 TPM socket (on motherboard, not visible Vertical USB slot under power supply in this view) Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01z...

  • Page 44: Color-Coded Touch Points

    (An exception is the drive trays on the front panel, which are hot-swappable but not green). Some replaceable but non-hot-swappable components have light-blue plastic touch-points. This • includes memory risers, PCIe risers, PCIe slots, and fan tray. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-10 OL-24342-01...

  • Page 45: Installing Or Replacing Server Components

    • Enabling the Intel Trusted Execution Technology (TXT) Feature For the TPM, page 3-57 • Replacing Power Supplies, page 3-59 • Enabling or Disabling the Internal USB Port, page 3-60 Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-11 OL-24342-01z...

  • Page 46: Replacing Hard Drives Or Solid State Drives

    With the ejector lever on the drive tray open, insert the drive tray into the empty drive bay. Push the tray into the slot until it touches the backplane, then close the ejector lever to lock the drive in place. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-12 OL-24342-01...
  • Page 47 Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server Installing or Replacing Server Components Figure 3-7 Removing and Replacing Hard Drives Release button Drive tray securing screws (4) Ejector lever – Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-13 OL-24342-01z...

  • Page 48: Replacing A Modular Drive Bay Assembly

    Transition card securing screws (two) Drive backplane Transition card connector to motherboard Transition card (non-expander version) Transition card (expander version) To install or replace the modular drive bay assembly, follow these steps: Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-14 OL-24342-01...
  • Page 49 Note Tilt the module downward as you slide it out the chassis opening to provide clearance over an alignment peg on the chassis floor. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-15 OL-24342-01z...
  • Page 50 Removing and Replacing the Drive-Bay Module, Backplane, and Transition Card Transition card on chassis floor Transition card connector to motherboard (shown with fan tray removed) Transition card securing screws (2) – Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-16 OL-24342-01...

  • Page 51: Replacing Fan Modules

    Press down on the top corners of the fan module until the connector is fully seated and the release latches lock in place. Replace the top cover. Replace the server in the rack. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-17 OL-24342-01z...
  • Page 52 Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server Installing or Replacing Server Components Figure 3-11 Removing and Replacing Fan Modules Fan tray Connector location on underside of fan module Fan module release latches – Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-18 OL-24342-01...

  • Page 53: Replacing A Fan Tray

    Replace the memory risers that you removed. Be sure to observe the configuration rules as described Memory Riser Population Guidelines, page 3-21. Replace the top cover. Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then power on the server by pressing the Power button. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-19 OL-24342-01z...
  • Page 54 Installing or Replacing Server Components Figure 3-12 Removing and Replacing a Fan Tray Captive thumbscrews (3) Front compartment Guide pegs (2 on each end of fan tray) Motherboard connector location, underneath fan tray Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-20 OL-24342-01...

  • Page 55: Replacing Memory Risers

    Although it is not required, for optimal performance distribute riser pairs evenly across the CPUs. Follow this recommended installation order (see Figure 3-13): CPU1 [A0:A1] and CPU2 [A0:A1] CPU1 [C0:C1] and CPU2 [C0:C1] CPU1 [B0:B1] and CPU2 [B0:B1] CPU1 [D0:D1] and CPU2 [D0:D1] Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-21 OL-24342-01z...

  • Page 56: Identifying A Faulty Memory Riser Or Dimm

    If the riser fault LED is lit, replace the memory riser as described in Memory Riser Replacement • Procedure, page 3-23. Figure 3-14 Memory Riser Fault LEDs Two-DIMM riser top panel Four-DIMM riser top panel Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-22 OL-24342-01...

  • Page 57: Memory Riser Replacement Procedure

    Keep the riser vertical without tilting it at an angle. Replace the top cover. Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then power on the server by pressing the Power button. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-23 OL-24342-01z...
  • Page 58 Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server Installing or Replacing Server Components Figure 3-15 Removing and Replacing Memory Risers Alignment keys in motherboard socket Memory riser Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-24 OL-24342-01...

  • Page 59: Replacing Dimms

    DIMMs and their sockets are fragile and must be handled with care to avoid damage during installation. Caution Cisco does not support 3rd-party DIMMs. Using non-Cisco DIMMs in the server might result in system problems or damage to the motherboard.
  • Page 60 DIMMs. When using rank sparing, available memory equals total installed memory minus the size of the • spared ranks. Rank size equals DIMM size divided by the number of ranks. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-26 OL-24342-01...

  • Page 61: Dimm Replacement Procedure

    DIMM. Push the DIMM into the connector until it is fully seated and the ejector levers on either side of the connector lock into place. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-27 OL-24342-01z...
  • Page 62 Keep the riser vertical without tilting it at an angle. Replace the top cover. Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then power on the server by pressing the Power button. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-28 OL-24342-01...

  • Page 63: Replacing Cpus And Heatsinks

    CPU2 C1 CPU2 D0 CPU2 D1 This section contains the following topics: Additional CPU-Related Parts To Order With RMA Replacement Motherboards, page 3-30 • CPU replacement Procedure, page 3-30 • Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-29 OL-24342-01z...

  • Page 64: Additional Cpu-Related Parts To Order With Rma Replacement Motherboards

    Additional CPU-Related Parts To Order With RMA Replacement Motherboards When a return material authorization (RMA) of the motherboard or CPU is done on a Cisco UCS C-series server, there are additional parts that might not be included with the CPU or motherboard spare bill of materials (BOM).
  • Page 65 Insert the replacement CPU in the socket. Orient the CPU alignment notches with the alignment keys in the socket. See Figure 3-19. Note Close the CPU cover plate and clip down the CPU retaining latch. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-31 OL-24342-01z...
  • Page 66 Alternate tightening each screw evenly to avoid damaging the heatsink or CPU. Note Replace the top cover. Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then power on the server by pressing the Power button. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-32 OL-24342-01...

  • Page 67: Replacing The Motherboard Rtc Battery

    Ensure that the retaining clip clicks over the top of the battery. Note Replace the top cover. Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then power on the server by pressing the Power button. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-33 OL-24342-01z...
  • Page 68 Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server Installing or Replacing Server Components Figure 3-20 Removing and Replacing the Motherboard RTC Battery RTC battery socket on motherboard Retaining clip (enlarged view) Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-34 OL-24342-01...

  • Page 69: Replacing A Pcie Riser Assembly

    Tighten the two captive thumbscrews that secure the riser assembly in place. Replace the top cover. Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then power on the server by pressing the Power button. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-35 OL-24342-01z...
  • Page 70 Installing or Replacing Server Components Figure 3-21 Removing and Replacing the PCIe Riser Assembly PCIe riser assembly in PCIe slot 7 Riser assembly captive thumbscrews PCIe riser assembly in PCIe slot 1 – Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-36 OL-24342-01...

  • Page 71: Replacing An I/O Riser

    3-23). The module provides the external VGA video and RS-232 serial connectors for the rear panel of the server. See Figure 3-22. The I/O riser also provides two internal slots for Cisco FlexFlash cards. For more information about Cisco FlexFlash cards, see Replacing a Cisco Flexible Flash Card, page 3-39.
  • Page 72 Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then power on the server by pressing the Power button. Figure 3-23 Removing and Replacing an I/O Riser I/O riser in designated motherboard socket I/O riser securing screw Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-38 OL-24342-01...

  • Page 73: Replacing A Cisco Flexible Flash Card

    Cisco Host Upgrade Utility (HUU). Enabling a Cisco FlexFlash Virtual Drive Each of the VDs on the pre-installed Cisco FlexFlash card can be separately enabled or hidden from the host. The default as shipped from the factory is for all VDs to be hidden.

  • Page 74: Booting Scu/Huu Software Vds

    Booting a Cisco FlexFlash Virtual Drive When you want to access the Cisco SCU or Cisco HUU software, you boot its VD with a one-time boot option. When you want to boot the hypervisor (HV) VD, you boot it with a permanent boot order selection.

  • Page 75: Monitoring And Managing A Cisco Flexflash Card

    Locate the Cisco FlexFlash card that you are replacing on the I/O riser card. See Figure 3-23. Push down on the top of the Cisco FlexFlash card, then release it to allow it to spring up in the socket. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 76 SD card where Cisco stores the configuration metadata. Insert the Cisco FlexFlash card into SD card slot 1 on the I/O riser with the label side facing outward. Press down on the top of the card until it clicks in the slot and stays in place. The top of the card is level with the top edge of the I/O riser when fully seated.

  • Page 77: Replacing A 10-Gb Lom Module

    Push down evenly on both ends of the module until it is fully seated in the motherboard socket. Ensure that the module rear panel sits flat against the chassis rear panel opening. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-43...
  • Page 78 Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then power on the server by pressing the Power button. Figure 3-25 Removing and Replacing a 10-Gb LOM Module 10-Gb LOM module  PCI card retainer release latches in designated PCIe slot 4 Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-44 OL-24342-01...

  • Page 79: Replacing A Pcie Card

    Replacing a PCIe Card Caution Cisco supports all PCIe cards qualified and sold by Cisco. PCIe cards not qualified or sold by Cisco are the responsibility of the customer. Although Cisco will always stand behind and support the C-Series rack-mount servers, customers using standard, off-the-shelf, third-party cards must go to the third-party card vendor for support if any issue with that particular third-party card occurs.

  • Page 80: Pcie Configuration Guide

    1. To use a low-profile card in slots 1 or 7, you must have a standard-profile rear panel attached to the card. Replacing a PCIe Card in a Riser Slot If you are installing a Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Card, there are prerequisite considerations. See Note Special Considerations for Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Cards, page 3-50.
  • Page 81 Tighten the two captive thumbscrews that secure the PCIe riser assembly in place. Replace the top cover. Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then power on the server by pressing the Power button. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-47 OL-24342-01z...

  • Page 82: Replacing A Pcie Card In A Motherboard Slot

    Open the hinged PCIe card retainer. Pinch the two release latches toward the center of the retainer while you lift up on the front edge of the retainer to open it. See Figure 3-24. Lift the card straight up from the motherboard connector. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-48 OL-24342-01...
  • Page 83 If the card that you replaced is a mass storage controller, restore the RAID configuration on your drives Step 3 to the new mass storage controller. Restoring RAID Configuration After Replacing a RAID Controller, page C-6. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-49 OL-24342-01z...

  • Page 84: Special Considerations For Cisco Ucs Virtual Interface Cards

    Cisco UCS VIC1225T PCIE 1 PCIE 7 1.5(1) 2.1(1) PCIE 7 UCSC-PCIE-C10T-02 1. See PCIe Slots, page 3-45. 2. The Cisco UCS VIC1225T is not supported for UCS integration at this time. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-50 OL-24342-01...

  • Page 85: Installing Multiple Pcie Cards And Resolving Limited Resources

    Utility provides the setup options to enable or disable the Option ROMs at the PCIe slot level for the PCIe expansion slots and at the port level for the onboard NICs. These options can be found in the BIOS Setup Utility Advanced PCI Configuration page (see Figure 3-28). Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-51 OL-24342-01z...
  • Page 86 PCIe devices, the following symptoms have been observed: The BIOS might appear to hang while initializing PCIe devices. • The PCIe option ROMs might take excessive time to complete, which appears to lock up the system. • Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-52 OL-24342-01...
  • Page 87 Slot 2: IOH 1 – Slot 3: IOH 1 – Slot 4: IOH 1 – – Slot 5: IOH 0 – Slot 6: IOH 0 – Slot 7: IOH 0 Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-53 OL-24342-01z...

  • Page 88: Replacing The Raid Controller Battery Backup Unit

    Push the plastic BBU holder downward on the two mounting pegs until it stops. Connect the cable from the RAID controller to the new BBU. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-54 OL-24342-01...
  • Page 89 Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then power on the server by pressing the Power button. Figure 3-29 Removing the BBU BBUs (up to 2) Slotted holes for mounting pegs Plastic BBU holder rear view Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-55 OL-24342-01z...

  • Page 90: Installing A Trusted Platform Module

    On the BIOS Setup utility screen, select the Advanced tab. Select Trusted Computing to open the TPM Security Device Configuration screen. Change TPM SUPPORT to Enabled. Press F10 to save your settings and reboot the server. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-56 OL-24342-01...

  • Page 91: Enabling The Intel Trusted Execution Technology (Txt) Feature For The Tpm

    Likewise, 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. To enable the TXT feature, follow these steps: Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-57 OL-24342-01z...
  • Page 92 Watch during bootup for the F2 prompt, and then press F2 to enter BIOS setup. Select the Advanced tab. Select Intel TXT(LT-SX) Configuration and verify that TXT Support, VT-d Support, and VT Support are Enabled. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-58 OL-24342-01...

  • Page 93: Replacing Power Supplies

    If you shut down the server, press the Power button to return the server to main power mode. Figure 3-31 Removing and Replacing Power Supplies PSU2 PSU1 PSU1 PSU2 Power supply handle Power supply release lever Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-59 OL-24342-01z...

  • Page 94: Enabling Or Disabling The Internal Usb Port

    Step 5 Scroll to USB Port: Internal, press Enter, and then select either Enabled or Disabled from the pop-up menu. Press F10 to save and exit the utility. Step 6 Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide 3-60 OL-24342-01...

  • Page 95: Appendix

    A P P E N D I X Server Specifications This appendix lists the technical specifications for the Cisco UCS C260 server and includes the following sections: Physical Specifications, page A-1 • • Environmental Specifications, page A-2 • Power Specifications, page A-2...

  • Page 96: Environmental Specifications

    Power supply output voltage Main power: 12 VDC Standby power: 12 VDC You can get more specific power information for your exact server configuration by using the Cisco UCS Power Calculator: http://www.cisco.com/assets/cdc_content_elements/flash/dataCenter/cisco_ucs_power_calculator/ Cisco UCS C460 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 97: Appendix

    Power Cord, 250 VAC 10 A M 2511 Plug Europe SFS-250V-10A-ID Figure B-5 Power Cord, 250 VAC 16A EL-208 Plug South Africa, United Arab Emirates, India SFS-250V-10A-IS Figure B-6 Power Cord, 250 VAC 10 A SI32 Plug  Israel Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...
  • Page 98 Cabinet Jumper Power Cord, 250 VAC 10 A, C13-C14 Connectors CAB-C13-C14-2M Figure B-14 Cabinet Jumper Power Cord, 250 VAC 10 A, C13-C14 Connectors CAB-C13-C14-AC Figure B-15 Cabinet Jumper Power Cord, 250 VAC 10 A, C13-C14 Connectors Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...

  • Page 99: Ac Power Cord Illustrations

    Cordset rating: 10 A, 250 V/500V Length: 2500mm Connector: Plug: EL 701C EL 206 (IEC 60320/C15) A.S. 3112-2000) Figure B-3 SFS-250V-10A-CN Cordset rating 10A, 250V Plug: (2500 mm) EL 218 (CCEE GB2009) Connector: EL 701 (IEC60320/C13) Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...
  • Page 100 Figure B-5 SFS-250V-10A-ID Cordset rating 16A, 250V Plug: (2500mm) EL 208 Connector: EL 701 Figure B-6 SFS-250V-10A-IS Cordset rating 10A, 250V/500V MAX (2500 mm) Connector: EL 701B Plug: (IEC60320/C13) EL 212 (SI-32) Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...
  • Page 101 MP232-R Connector: IEC 60320 C15 Figure B-9 CAB-9K10A-UK Cordset rating: 10 A, 250 V/500 V MAX Length: 2500mm Connector: EL 701C Plug: EL 210 (EN 60320/C15) (BS 1363A) 13 AMP fuse Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...
  • Page 102 Figure B-11 CAB-N5K6A-NA Cordset rating: 10 A, 250 V Length: 8.2 ft Plug: NEMA 6-15P Connector: IEC60320/C13 Figure B-12 CAB-9K12A-NA Cordset rating 13A, 125V (8.2 feet) (2.5m) Plug: Connector: IEC60320/C15 NEMA 5-15P Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...
  • Page 103 CAB-C13-C14-2M, Jumper Power Cord (2 m) Cordset rating 10A, 250V (2.0 m) Connector: Plug: HS10S SS10A Figure B-15 CAB-C13-C14-AC, Jumper Power Cord (3 m) Cordset rating 10A, 250V (3.0 m) Connector: Plug: HS10S SS10A Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...
  • Page 104 Appendix B Power Cord Specifications Supported Power Cords and Plugs Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...

  • Page 105: Appendix

    3. You can mix SAS and SATA drives when using an LSI MegaRAID card. However, you cannot mix SAS and SATA drives within a volume. 4. The number of cables required varies, depending on how many controllers and transition cards are used. See Mixing Drive Types in RAID Groups, page C-2. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...

  • Page 106: Battery Backup Unit

    Example 2—Two Nonexpanders and Two RAID Controllers With 16 Drives, page C-4 • Example 3—Two Expanders and One RAID Controller With Sixteen Drives, page C-5 For more information about transition cards, see Replacing a Modular Drive Bay Assembly, page 3-14. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...

  • Page 107: Example 1-One Nonexpander And One Raid Controller With Eight Drives

    RAID Controller Cabling Guidelines, Nonexpander Transition Card Nonexpander transition card RAID controller card in PCIe slot 3 (shown with fan tray removed) Battery backup unit – (mounted to chassis inner wall) Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...

  • Page 108: Example 2-Two Nonexpanders And Two Raid Controllers With 16 Drives

    RAID Controller Cabling Guidelines, Two Nonexpanders and Two Controllers Transition cards, nonexpander version RAID controller cards in PCIe slots 3 and 5 (shown with fan tray removed) Battery backup units – (2, mounted to the inner chassis wall) Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...

  • Page 109: Example 3-Two Expanders And One Raid Controller With Sixteen Drives

    RAID Controller Cabling Guidelines, Two Expanders and One Controller Expander transition cards  RAID controller card in PCIe slot 3 (shown with fan tray removed) Battery backup unit – (mounted to the inner chassis wall) Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...

  • Page 110: Restoring Raid Configuration After Replacing A Raid Controller

    F quickly enough when prompted. In this case, reboot the server and try the import operation again wen you are prompted to press F. 0 Virtual Drive(s) found on host adapter. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...

  • Page 111: For More Information

    For basic information about RAID and for using the utilities for the RAID controller cards, see the Cisco UCS Servers RAID Guide. Full LSI documentation is also available: LSI MegaRAID SAS Software User’s Guide (for LSI MegaRAID) http://www.lsi.com/DistributionSystem/AssetDocument/80-00156-01_RevH_SAS_SW_UG.pdf Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...
  • Page 112 Appendix C RAID Controller Considerations For More Information Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...

  • Page 113: Appendix

    The Cisco UCS integration instructions have been moved to the integration guides found here: Cisco UCS C-Series Server Integration with UCS Manager Guides Refer to the guide that is for the version of Cisco UCS Manager that you are using. Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 114 Appendix D Installation for Cisco UCS Integration Cisco UCS C260 Server Installation and Service Guide OL-24342-01...

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