System Testing And Verification - Cisco RP Series Installation Manual

Integrating UCS Components in the Dynamic Rack

System Testing and Verification

In the following procedures, the console port is referred to as follows:
• On the UCS 5108 Blade Server chassis with an external fabric interconnect, the console port is located
• On the UCS Mini chassis, the console port is located on the UCS 6324 Fabric Interconnect module that
Upgrade Fabric Interconnects
Procedure
Step 1 Ensure that the fabric interconnects are running the lastest software image.
Step 2
If needed, download the latest software image and upgrade the fabric interconnects with the new image.
Connect the Console Port
Procedure
Step 1 Connect the console port to a Digi Console server using a Cisco Console to Digi Console Cable.
Step 2
Connect the Mgmt0 port to the Cisco PE VLAN.
Step 3 Open Putty.
Step 4
Connect to the Digi console server.
Step 5 Select the port you are connected to.
Step 6
If the connection does not automatically appear, press Enter to verify connectivity.
Configure Fabric Interconnect A
Before you begin
This procedure applies to the Cisco UCS 5108 Blade Server chassis. It does not apply to the UCS Mini chassis.
• Ensure that the console port is properly configured and connected to the designated external fabric
• When setting up a cluster, ensure that ports L1 and L2 from the primary fabric interconnect are connected
on the front left side of the fabric interconnect chassis and is labeled "Console."
plugs into the back of the UCS Mini chassis. The console port is located at the bottom of the module and
is labeled "Console."
interconnect.
to the L1 and L2 ports, respectively, on the subordinate fabric interconnnect.
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