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Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide
First Published: 2024-12-05
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  • Page 1 Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide First Published: 2024-12-05 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...
  • Page 2 © 2024 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 3 Connecting to the Cisco IMC Management Interface Server Configuration and Management C H A P T E R 3 Maintaining the Server Maintaining the Server Service Considerations Removing and Replacing HGBB Tray Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Removing CNCR1 and CNCR2 Mini Cool Edge Cable Removing CNCL1 and CNCL2 Mini Cool Edge Cables Removing the HIB Module Removing the Air Baffle Module Removing the Cable Holder Cover Removing the PWR1 and PWR6 Power Cable Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 5 Recycling the CPU Tray PCB Recycling the PCIe Card PCBs Recycling the PCIe Card PCBs Recycling PSUs Recycling SAS or NVMe SSDs Recycling Chassis PCBs Disassembling the Chassis Recycling Chassis PCBs Recycling Batteries Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 6 Contents Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 7 Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 8 Cisco has more than 200 offices worldwide. Addresses and phone numbers are listed on the Cisco website at www.cisco.com/go/offices. Cisco and the Cisco logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Cisco and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. To view a list of Cisco trademarks, go to this URL: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/about/...

  • Page 9: Communications, Services, And Additional Information

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  • Page 10 Preface Communications, Services, and Additional Information Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 11 Summary of Features, on page 28 Overview The Cisco UCS C885A M8 Rack Server is a dense-GPU server designed to deliver massive, scalable accelerated compute capabilities to address the most demanding AI workloads, including deep learning/Large Language Model (LLM) training, model fine-tuning, large model inferencing, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG).
  • Page 12 Overview Overview Figure 1: Front View Item Description Front Bezel Power Button with Power/Fault LED UID Button with UID LED USB 2.0 port USB 2.0 port Thermal Sensor Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 13 HGBB Tray CPU Tray Redundant Power Supply Units Note Cisco UCS C885A M8 Rack Server comes with a few components pre-configured/auto included and for a few components, you will need to make a selection. Description CISCO UCSC H100 UCS C885A M8 Rack - H100 GPU, 8x CX-7, 1x UCSC-885A-M8-H11 B3220, 2.3TB Memory...
  • Page 14 Overview Overview Description UCSC-885A-M8-H22 UCS C885A M8 Rack - H200 GPU, 8x B3140H, 1x B3220, 2.3TB Memory CISCO UCSC MI300X UCS C885A M8 Rack - MI300X GPU, 8x CX-7, 1x UCSC-885A-M8-M3X1 B3220, 2.3TB Memory UCSC-885A-M8-M3X2 UCS C885A M8 Rack - MI300X GPU, 8x B3140H, 1x B3220, 2.3TB Memory...
  • Page 15 X710 T2L Power Option C885A-PSU-3000W UCS C885A M8 PSU 3000W 54V C885A-PSU-2700W UCS C885A M8 PSU 2700W 12V AC/DC TITANIUM C885A-HCI-BZL UCS C885A M8 Bezel Chassis C885A-M8-CHASSIS UCS C885A M8 Chassis Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 16 UCS C885A M8 SSD 1.92TB NVMe C885A-M8-M13X-SLD UCS C885A M8 GPU SLED MI300X PCIe Card C885A-O-ID10GC UCS C885A M8 OCP INTEL X710 T2L Power Option C885A-PSU-3000W UCS C885A M8 PSU 3000W 54V Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 17: External Features

    UCS C885A M8 Bezel Chassis C885A-M8-CHASSIS UCS C885A M8 Chassis External Features The server contains modular groups of components that are arranged into the following trays. • CPU tray • HGBBU Tray Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 18 The minimum number of PSUs for the CPU tray is one, but with only one PSU, the server might throttle down traffic. With only one CPU, no fault tolerance is available. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 19 If an external adapter is needed (for example, DP to VGA, DP to HDMI, or DP to DVI) please use and active type adapter only. This module does not support DP++ type adapter. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 20 The server contains 12 fans for proper cooling as well as three groups of NVMe SSDs for storage. Figure 5: Fan and Storage Locations Item Description System Fans NMVe SSD Drives SAS SSD Drives NVMe SSD Drives Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 21 Blue Solid On domestically produced pointer cards has changed again to use a different flavor of French. Triggered by Cisco BMC to Slow Blink Triggered by Button or Cisco BMC to Solid On Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 22 Triggered by Button or Cisco BMC to Solid Off Blue Slow Blink Triggered by Cisco BMC Blue Solid On to Slow Blink Triggered by Button or Cisco BMC to Solid On Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 23: Component Locations

    (FRUs). However, some components in a subsystem or tray are not individually field-replaceable. The following main components are not field replaceable. • Mainboard • Power distribution board • Mid-plane board Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 24 For example, the CPUs, heatsinks, and DIMMs are contained on the CPU tray. If these components need to be replaced, you will order a replacement CPU tray, and replace the entire tray. Figure 8: Server Components Item Description System Fans (12) Front Cage Main Chassis Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 25 Despite the CPU label that shows CPU replacement, individual CPUs, heatsinks, and so on, are not field replaceable. Figure 9: Mainboard Components Item Description 3-SLOT CEM PWR Connector CPU Socket1 3-SLOT CEM (R SIDE) and OCP (L SIDE) MXIO Connector Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 26 C885A-M8-DCSCMGN= (spare) The DC-SCM PCB components are documented here for reference. These components are not serviceable. If service is required for any of these components, you will order a new DC-SCM tray. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 27 The power distribution board components are documented here for reference. These components are not serviceable. Figure 11: Power Distribution Board Components Item Description PSU power connectors Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 28 Figure 12: Mid-plane Board Components (Front) Item Description HGBB power connectors HGBB high speed connectors HIB/HGBB guide pins HIB high speed connectors SAS IO connector PDB connectors SAS IO guide pins FIO connector Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 29 Fan extension connectors SAS/SATA connectors NVME SSD connectors HIB Board Components The host interface board (HIB) and its components are documented here for reference. This board and its components are not serviceable. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 30 CEM_3 slot_L MCIO connectors (X16) CEM_3 slot_R MCIO connectors (X16) FIO Board Components The FIO board and its components are documented here for reference. This board and its components are not serviceable. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 31 The CEM 8x BB board and its components are documented here for reference. This board and its components are not serviceable. Figure 16: CEM 8X BB Board Components Item Description PCIe connectors x16 (cable mount) Power connector Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 32 The right CEM riser, the right CEM board, and its components are documented here for reference. The riser, board, and its components are not serviceable. Figure 18: CEM Riser R (2 slot) Board Components Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 33 The fan interposer card provides connection between the server midplane and a fan to provide power and signaling between the server and the individual fans. The fan interposer board and its components are documented here for reference. This board and its components are not serviceable. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 34 The dual M.2 board contains two NVMe SSDs that are only for server boot up. The Dual M.2 board and its components are documented here for reference. This board and its components are not serviceable. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 35 Below the fan module, the server has a storage subsystem that supports up to 16 NVMe SSDs and eight SAS SSDs for customer data. Figure 23: Fan and Storage locations Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 36 512GB/768GB/1024GB for 16Gb/24Gb/32Gb die densities, respectively. • 80b x4, 80b x8, and 72b x4 ECC support • 80b x4 AMDC, 80b x8 and 72b x4 optimized Bounded Fault ECC DRAM support Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 37 Support for PSU Redundancy and Continuous Operation The system includes eight power supply units (PSU) configured for 12V CRPS 1+1 and 54V PSU 4+2 redundancy. Refer to the following additional considerations: Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 38: Summary Of Features

    • If >= 4 54V PSUs installed - the whole system can operate at full performance. Summary of Features Table 1: Summary of Features for Cisco UCS C885 H and M Model Servers Specification Cisco UCS 885A M8 H11, H12, H21,...
  • Page 39 System BIOS BIOS ™ ® AMD ROCm Software Ubuntu / System Software NVIDIA Base Command Ubuntu / Red Hat Enterprise Linux / Rocky Red Hat Enterprise Linux (operating system) (operating system) Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 40 Overview Summary of Features Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 41: Installing The Server

    No additional spacing between the servers is required when you mount the units using rail kits. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 42 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: •...

  • Page 43: Rack Requirements

    • Rack-Post Holes: • Square: 9.5 mm • Round: 7.1 mm • Vertical Rack Space: Minimum vertical rack space per server is 2 rack units (2U), equal to 3.5 inches (88.9 mm). Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 44 • Supported Chassis Width: 448 mm • Use Space: 2U*645 mm • UL Strength Test: Yes Cisco Slide Rail Kit, which is shipped with the server or with a replacement chassis. Tools Required for Rack Installation Following tools are required: •...
  • Page 45 Align the guide pins of the left rail with the rack holes on the rear left side. e) Push the rail until it hooks into position. f) Check whether the rail hook position is hooked. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 46 Align the guide pins of the left rail with the rack holes on the front left side. e) Push the rail until it hooks into position. f) Check whether the rail hook position is hooked. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 47 Rear Right and Front Right: Ensure the rails are aligned and locked by screws. Figure 32: Rear Right / Front Right b) Rear Left and Front Left: Ensure the rails are aligned and locked by screws. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 48 Carefully slide the server into the rack, ensuring it aligns with the rails and position the server correctly within the rack. Step 8 Ensure that the server is securely fastened with four M5 nuts on the left and right sides. Use a #2 screwdriver to tighten the thumbscrews. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 49: Initial Server Setup

    The server is shipped with these default settings: • The NIC mode is dedicated. If you want to use the 1-Gb/10-Gb Ethernet ports on the OCP NIC to access the Cisco Integrated Management Interface, and enable Shared NIC from the WebGUI after completing Cisco BMC Network Setting configuration.
  • Page 50 • Connecting to the Server Locally For Setup, on page 41 • Connecting to the Server Remotely For Setup, on page 41 • Configuring Cisco BMC Network Settings, on page 43 Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 51: Connecting To The Server Locally For Setup

    Installing the Server Connecting to the Server Locally For Setup • Connecting to the Cisco IMC Management Interface, on page 43 Connecting to the Server Locally For Setup This procedure requires the following equipment: • VGA monitor • USB keyboard •...
  • Page 52 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.
  • Page 53 Configuring Cisco BMC Network Settings, on page Configuring Cisco BMC Network Settings This task configures the Cisco baseboard management controller (BMC) to enable server boot up. Before you begin Perform this procedure after you connected to the system and opened the Server Mgmt menu.
  • Page 54 Step 2 In the browser's address field, enter the IP address of the Cisco IMC to connect to the Cisco IMC management interface. The IP address is based on the settings that you made (either a static address or the address assigned by your DHCP server).

  • Page 55: Server Configuration And Management

    Server Configuration and Management Server Configuration and Management The Cisco UCS C885A M8 rack server can be configured and managed using the following Cisco BMC management and configuration tool, which enables such tasks as: • Launching a KVM Launch and KVM Session management.
  • Page 56 Installing the Server Server Configuration and Management Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 57: Maintaining The Server

    To keep server maintenance simple, the server contains a set of components that are field-replaceable. However, not all components are field-replaceable. For components that are not a field-replaceable unit (FRU), contact your Cisco account team to inquire about replacements. Use the following tasks for field-service: •...
  • Page 58 To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock, shut down the server and remove all power cords to disconnect power from the system completely. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server comes with four GPU sled options: • C885A-M8-MI3X-SLD Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 59 • C885A-M8-H1SX-SLD • C885A-M8-B2AX-SLD Note Cisco recommends replacing the tray with one that has the same PID. Warning The HGBB tray is heavy! Never attempt to lift or maneuver the tray by yourself! Instead, use a lift, scissors jack, or some other device to lift and bear the weight of the HGBB tray while you are installing or servicing it.
  • Page 60 Insert the HGBB Tray into the main chassis assembly. b) Push back the tray handle until it latches into place. c) Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the two thumbscrews to secure the HGBB Tray to the main chassis assembly. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 61: Removing And Replacing Cpu Tray

    To reduce the risk of injury from electric shock, shut down the server and remove all power cords to disconnect power from the system completely. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server comes with the following CPU sled options: • C885A-M8-CC-SLD01 • C885A-M8-CC-SLD02 •...
  • Page 62 Push back the tray handle until it latches into place. c) Using a Phillips screwdriver, tighten the two (2) thumbscrews to secure the CPU Tray to the main chassis assembly. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 63: Hot Swapping The Fan Module

    Step 1 Remove the hot swap fan module: a) Press the latch to disengage the fan module from the cage. b) Pull the handle to detach the fan module from the server. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 64 Replace the hot swap fan module: a) Install the hot swap fan module: b) Push the new fan module into the cage until it locks into place. Figure 41: Replacing the Fan Module Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 65: Removing And Replacing 12V Redundant Psu

    Step 2 Replace the 12V redundant power supply unit: a) Install the 12V redundant power supply unit: b) Push the new power supply into the CPU tray until it locks into place. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 66: Removing And Replacing The 54V Redundant Psu

    Remove the 54V redundant power supply unit: a) Press the latch to disengage the power supply from the power bay. b) Pull the handle to detach the power supply while still pressing the latch. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 67: Removing And Replacing The Nvme/Sas Ssd Drive

    To perform this procedure, you will need access to the front of the server. If you haven't already removed the front bezel, do so now. For this procedure, gather a #2 Phillips screwdriver. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 68 Install NVMe/SAS SSD drive to the carrier: a) Place the NVMe/SAS SSD drive into the chassis. b) Using a Phillips screwdriver, insert and tighten the four (4) screws to secure the NVMe/SAS SSD drive to the carrier. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 69: Removing And Replacing The Dc-Scm Module

    The DC-SCM Module is part of the CPU Tray below the left CEM Module. The module is a FRU that is offered in the following options depending on the type of CPU and GPU installed in the server. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 70 Align the DC-SCM Module with its slot on the CPU Tray. b) Holding the module level, slide it into the CPU Tray. c) When the module is flush with the CPU Tray, use the Phillips screwdriver to tighten the thumbscrews. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 71 Maintaining the Server Removing and Replacing the DC-SCM Module Figure 51: Installing the DC-SCM Module Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 72 Maintaining the Server Removing and Replacing the DC-SCM Module Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 73: Server Specifications

    SKUs); 80 PLUS Titanium Total maximum system power is approximately 12.5kW. For CPU Tray 200-240Vac, 50-60Hz, 14.5A or 200-240Vac, 50-60Hz, 16A per PSU (x2 Max) For System 200-240Vac, 50-60Hz, 16A per PSU (x6 Max) Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 74: Environmental Specifications

    The upper operating temperature limit and rate of change may be limited by the type and number of options installed. The listed sound levels apply to standard shipping configurations. Additional options may result in increased sound levels. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 75: Appendix Bpost Error Codes

    Table 2: Power-Up Error Conditions LED Code Description LTPI PHY aligned FM_HPM_STBY_EN (LTPI Link-Up) BMC Ready CPU0 Not Present PWRGD_CPU_PVDD3V3_STBY PWRGD_CPU0_PVDD1V8_STBY PWRGD_CPU1_PVDD1V8_STBY FM_HPM_STBY_RST PWRGD_PSU1_PWROK PWRGD_PSU2_PWROK PWRGD_P3V3 PWRGD_GPU_P54V (provided by HIB) PWRGD_PVDD1V1_P0 PWRGD_PVDDIO_P0 Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 76 PWRGD_PVDDCR_CPU0_P1 PWRGD_PVDDCR_CPU1_P1 sys_power_on_ready Table 3: Unexpected Power-Down Error Conditions LED Code Description FM_HPM_STBY_EN BMC Ready CPU0 Not Present PWRGD_CPU_PVDD3V3_STBY PWRGD_CPU0_PVDD1V8_STBY PWRGD_CPU1_PVDD1V8_STBY FM_HPM_STBY_RST PWRGD_PSU1_PWROK PWRGD_PSU2_PWROK PWRGD_P3V3 PWRGD_PVDD1V1_P0 PWRGD_PVDDIO_P0 PWRGD_PVDDCR_SOC_P0 PWRGD_PVDDCR_CPU0_P0 PWRGD_PVDDCR_CPU1_P0 PWRGD_PVDD1V1_P1 Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 77: Agesa Post Codes

    SPD data processing (public interface) 0xe003 Memory configuration (public interface) phase 1 0xe004 DRAM initialization 0xe005 ProcMemSpdChecking 0xe006 ProcMemModeChecking 0xe007 Speed and TCL configuration 0xe008 ProcMemSpdTiming 0xe009 ProcMemDramMapping 0xe00a ProcMemPlatformSpecificConfig 0xe00b ProcMemPhyCompensation Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 78 ABL MEM - PMU US message end 0xe027 ABL MEM - PMU complete 0xe028 ABL MEM - PMU - After PMU training 0xe029 ABL MEM - PMU - Before disable PMU Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 79 ABL Mem - After callout for "AgesaReadSpd" 0xE040 ABL Mem - Before optional callout "AgesaHookBeforeDramInit" 0xE041 ABL Mem - After optional callout "AgesaHookBeforeDramInit" 0xE042 ABL Mem - Before optional callout "AgesaHookBeforeDQSTraining" Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 80 Entry point CPU APOB EDC info init 0xE058 Exit point CPU APOB EDC info init 0xE059 Entry point CPU APOB CCD map data init 0xE05A Exit point CPU APOB CCD map data init Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 81 LED Code Description 0xE090 TP0x90 0xE091 GNB earlier interface 0xE092 GNB Early VGA entry 0xE093 GNB Early VGA exit 0xE094 GNB Initialization entry 0xE095 GNB Initialization exit 0xE096 GNB internal debug code Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 82 GNB internal debug code 0xE0AC GNB internal debug code 0xE0AD GNB internal debug code 0xE0AE GNB internal debug code 0xE0AF GNB internal debug code 0xEA00 ABL Begin 0xEA01 ABL End 0xEA10 ABL Debug Synchronization Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 83 0xB3C0 ABL 3 GMI/xGMI Initialization Stage 3 Warning 0xF3C0 ABL 3 GMI/xGMI Initialization Stage 3 Error 0xE4C0 ABL 3 GMI/xGMI Initialization Stage 4 0xB4C0 ABL 3 GMI/xGMI Initialization Stage 4 Warning Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 84 ABL 4 CPU Initialize Optimized Boot - cold boot 0xE0CC ABL 4 Gmi Pcie Training - cold boot 0xE0CD ABL 4 Cold boot End 0xE0CE ABL 4 Initialization - Resume boot 0xE0CF ABL 4 Resume End Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 85 LED Code Description 0xE100 ABL 7 End 0xE101 ABL 7 Resume boot 0xE102 ABL 6 End 0xE103 ABL 6 Initialization 0xE104 End of phase 1b memory code 0xE105 ABL 1b memory initialization Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 86 ABL Error for Ecc Mem Auto Aloc Error error 0xE2AB ABL Error for Soc Scan Heap Aloc error 0xE2AC ABL Error for Soc Scan No Die error 0xE2AD ABL Error for Nb Tech Heap Aloc error Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 87 ABL Error for Pmu Training error 0xE2C6 ABL Error for Failure to Load or Verify PMU FW error 0xE2C7 ABL Error for Allocate for PMU SRAM Msg Block No Init error Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 88 ABL Error Slave Sync function execution Error 0xE2DE ABL Error Slave Sync communication with data set to master Error 0xE2DF ABL Error Slave broadcast communication from master to slave Error 0xE2E0 ABL Error FATAL ABL6 Log Error Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 89 ABL Error Checksum ReStrt Results Error 0xE2FB ABL Error No Chipselect Results Error 0xE2FC ABL Error No Common Cas Latency Results Error 0xE2FD ABL Error Cas Latency exceeds Taa Max Error Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 90 ABL Error for Shared Heap loc error 0xE314 ABL Error for Main Heap loc error 0xE316 ABL Error No memory available in system 0xE320 ABL Error Mixed Ecc and Non-Ecc DIMM in a channel Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 91 ABL Error Absence of either or both AC-Power GPIO or WLAN GPIO Apcb Data 0xE336 ABL Memory Heal BIST Start 0xE337 ABL Memory Heal BIST End 0xE338 ABL Memory Heal BIST Write Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 92: Bios Post Codes

    Power on. Reset type detection (soft/hard). 0x02 AP initialization before microcode loading 0x03 North Bridge initialization before microcode loading 0x04 South Bridge initialization before microcode loading 0x05 OEM initialization before microcode loading Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 93 Gather Remaining SPD Data 0x2E Train DDR 0x2F Memory Initialization Start 0x31 Memory Initialization Complete 0x32 CPU POST-Memory Initialization 0x33 CPU Cache initialization 0x34 Application Processor(s) (AP) initialization 0x35 BSP Selection Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 94 Reserved for future AMI progress codes S3 Resume Error Codes S3 Resume Failed 0xE8 0xE9 S3 Resume PPI not Found 0xEA S3 Resume Boot Script Error 0xEB S3 OS Wake Error Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 95 CPU DXE Initialization 0x68 PCI HB Initialization 0x69 NB DXE Initialization 0x6A NB DXE SMM Initialization 0x70 SB DXE Initialization 0x71 SB DXE SMM Initialization. 0x72 SB DEVICES Initialization 0x78 ACPI Module Initialization Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 96 IDE initialization is started 0xA1 IDE Reset 0xA2 IDE Detect 0xA3 IDE Enable 0xA4 SCSI Initialization 0xA5 SCSI Reset 0xA6 SCSI Detect 0xA7 SCSI Enable 0xA8 Setup Verifying Password 0xA9 Start of Setup Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 97 Not enough space for legacy OpROM 0xD6 No Console Output Devices are found 0xD7 No Console Input Devices are found 0xD8 Invalid password 0xD9 Error loading Boot Option (LoadImage returned error) Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 98 POST Error Codes POST Error Codes LED Code Description 0xDA Boot Option is failed (StartImage returned error) 0xDB Flash update is failed 0xDC Reset protocol is not available Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 99: Recycling Server Components

    Server Recycling and E-Waste This chapter documents the procedures to disassemble key server components for recycling and e-waste. When recycling your Cisco UCS hardware, always make sure to follow local e-waste and recycling regulations. Note For Recyclers Only! The procedures in this chapter are not standard field-service options. These procedures are for recyclers who will be reclaiming the electronics for proper disposal to comply with local eco design and e-waste regulations.

  • Page 100: Removing The Top Cover

    Using the screwdriver, remove the two thumbscrews. Figure 52: Location of Thumbscrews Step 2 Grasp the top cover and slide it forward, then lift up to remove it from the server chassis. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 101 • Recycling HGBB Module, on page 136 • Recycling the CPU Tray PCB, on page 140 • Recycling the PCIe Card PCBs, on page 154 • Recycling PSUs, on page 167 Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 102: Recycling The Mainboard And Sas Io Board Pcbs

    Removing the Air Baffle and Cable Holder, on page 129 • Removing the CPU Heatsink and CPU Module, on page 131 • Recycling the Main Board and SAS IO Board, on page 135 Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 103: Removing The Air Baffle

    The server features an air baffle for optimized ventilation. Procedure Step 1 Using the screwdriver, remove all the screws. Step 2 Grasp the air baffle and lift it up to remove it from the chassis. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 104: Removing The Cem Top Cover

    CEM to the server. The CEM cover is secured by: • Six (6) M3xL6mm Phillips screws • Two (2) M3x L10.2 thumb screws Gather a #2 Phillips screwdriver before attempting this procedure. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 105 When all screws are removed, grasp the CEM top cover and lift it up. Figure 55: Removing the CEM Top Cover What to do next Removing the PCIe Card, on page 96 Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 106: Removing The Pcie Card

    Figure 56: Removing the PCIe Cards Step 3 Repeat this procedure, as needed, for each PCIe card that needs to be replaced. What to do next Removing the Mini Cool Edge Cables, on page 97 Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 107: Removing The Mini Cool Edge Cables

    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. Procedure Step 1 Locate the top row of eight cables. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 108: Removing The Cem Base Board

    The CEM Base Board supports Mini Cool Edge cables that terminate on the CEM Base Board and on the HIB. If you have not already disconnected the Mini Cool Edge cables from the HIB, do so now. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 109 Using the screwdriver, remove the M3xL6mm screws. Figure 58: Location of Screws Step 2 Grasping the CEM Base Board by its edges, lift it straight up to remove it from the server. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 110 Disconnect the cables from the CEM Base Board by using the connector latch. a) Locate the connector latch. b) Press down on the latch to open it. c) While holding the latch open, pull the cable out of the connector. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 111: Removing The Main Power Cable

    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. Procedure Step 1 Locate the power cable and the power cable connector. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 112 Disconnect the power cable from the PSU by using the connector latch. a) Locate the connector latch. b) Press down on the latch to open it. c) While holding the latch open, pull the cable out of the connector. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 113 Recycling Server Components Figure 62: Detaching the Power Cable from the Connector Step 3 Repeat this procedure for each power cable. What to do next Removing CNPWR1 and PWR2 Cable, on page 104 Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 114: Removing Cnpwr1 And Pwr2 Cable

    While holding the latch open, pull the cable out of the connector. Figure 63: Detaching the Cable from the Connector Step 3 After the cable is disconnected, release it from the T1 cable clip. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 115: Removing Cncr1 And Cncr2 Mini Cool Edge Cable

    • Two cables on the bottom row attach to the CNCR1 and CNCR2 connectors. • One end of each cable connects to the HIB. • The other end of the cable connects to the CEM. Use the following procedure to remove the cables. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 116 Step 3 Repeat this procedure to disconnect both cables from the HIB Step 4 When the cables are disconnected from the HIB, release the cables from the T16 and T20 cable clips. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 117: Removing Cncl1 And Cncl2 Mini Cool Edge Cables

    Do not attempt to disconnect the cable from the CEM Module end! Step 2 Holding the cable connector vertical, pull straight up until it disconnects from the connector on the HIB. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 118 Step 3 Repeat this procedure to disconnect both cables from the HIB Step 4 When the cables are disconnected from the HIB, release the cables from the T4 and T10 cable clips. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 119: Removing The Hib Module

    The Host Interface Board (HIB) Module is secured to the server by eight (8) M3x L6mm Phillips screws plus six (6) T Pins, three on each of two sides of the module. Gather a #2 Phillips screwdriver before starting this procedure. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 120 Slide the HIB module forward then up to lift it off of the server. Figure 68: Removing the HIB Module What to do next Removing the Air Baffle Module, on page 111 Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 121: Removing The Air Baffle Module

    Using the screwdriver, remove the four M3xL6mm screws on the sides of the server. Step 3 Grasp the air baffle module by the edges and lift it off of the server. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 122: Removing The Cable Holder Cover

    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. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 123: Removing The Pwr1 And Pwr6 Power Cable

    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. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 124 Disconnect the power cable by using the connector latch. a) Locate the connector latch. b) Press down on the latch to open it. c) While holding the latch open, pull the cable out of the connector. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 125 Recycling Server Components Recycling Server Components Figure 73: Disconnecting the Cable from the Cable Connector What to do next Removing the Right CEM Module, on page 116 Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 126: Removing The Right Cem Module

    Step 2 Grasping the CEM Module, lift if straight up out of the server. Figure 74: Removing the Right CEM Module What to do next Removing the SAS Cable, on page 117 Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 127: Removing The Sas Cable

    Disconnect the power cable from the PSU by using the connector latch. a) Locate the connector latch. b) Press down on the latch to open it. c) While holding the latch open, pull the cable out of the connector. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 128: Removing The Pwr1 And Pwr5 Cable

    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. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 129 While holding the latch open, pull the cable out of the connector. Figure 76: Disconnecting the Cable from the Connector Step 3 When the cable is disconnected, release it from the B1 cable clip. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 130 Recycling Server Components Recycling Server Components Figure 77: Removing the Cable from the Cable Clip What to do next Removing the PCIE12 Mini Cool Edge Cable, on page 121 Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 131: Removing The Pcie12 Mini Cool Edge Cable

    Step 3 Grasp the cable by the other connector and lift up to disconnect it. Step 4 When both ends of the cable are disconnected, release it from the B2 cable clip. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 132 Figure 79: Removing the Cable from the Cable Clip Step 5 With both ends of the cable disconnected, remove the cable by pulling straight up to lift it out of the server. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 133: Removing The Left Cem Module

    Procedure Step 1 Using the screwdriver, remove all four M3x L6mm screws. Step 2 Grasping the CEM Module, lift it straight up out of the server. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 134: Removing The Cem Crossbar

    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. Procedure Step 1 Locate the screws. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 135 Recycling Server Components Recycling Server Components Figure 81: Location of the Screws Step 2 Using the screwdriver, remove the twelve screws, then lift the CEM crossbar out of the server. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 136: Removing The Pcie11 And Pcie15 And Pcie16 Power Cable

    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. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 137 Disconnect the cable by pulling up on each of the connectors. Step 3 When the cable is disconnected, release the cable from the B4 cable clip and lift the cable out of the server. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 138 Recycling Server Components Recycling Server Components Figure 84: Removing the Cable from the Cable Clip What to do next Removing the Air Baffle and Cable Holder, on page 129 Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 139: Removing The Air Baffle And Cable Holder

    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. Procedure Step 1 Locate the M3x L10.2mm thumbscrews. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 140 Recycling Server Components Recycling Server Components Figure 85: Location of the Thumbscrews Step 2 Using the screwdriver, remove the two thumbscrews and lift the air baffle and cable holder out of the server. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 141: Removing The Cpu Heatsink And Cpu Module

    The screws secure through the heatsink into the retention frame on the socket so that the CPU is secured into the socket by the same set of screws. Gather a #2 Phillips screwdriver before attempting this procedure. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 142 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. Procedure Step 1 Locate the screws. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 143 Lift the heatsinks off of the server. Step 4 Grasp the CPU and retention frame and lift them up to disconnect them from the CPU socket and remove them from the server. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 144 Recycling Server Components Recycling Server Components Figure 88: Removing the Heatsinks What to do next Recycling the Main Board and SAS IO Board, on page 135 Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 145: Recycling The Main Board And Sas Io Board

    Procedure Step 1 Locate the screws. Figure 89: Location of the Screws Indicator Fastener M3x L6mm screws (21) Cyan Circle Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 146: Recycling Hgbb Module

    Step 1 Remove the HGBB Tray: a) Using the screwdriver or your fingers, loosen the two thumbscrews. b) Pull the tray handle to detach the HGBB Tray from the main chassis assembly. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 147 Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver or your fingers, loosen the two screws. Step 3 When the screws are removed, slide the tray cover backwards and up to detach it from the HGBB tray. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 148 Step 4 Remove the HGBB Tray bracket. a) Using the screwdriver or your fingers, disengage the latch on both sides of the tray. b) Detach the bracket from the HGBB tray. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 149 Recycling Server Components Figure 92: Detaching the Bracket Step 5 Remove the HGBB module from the tray. a) Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the captive screws. Figure 93: Loosening the Screws Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 150: Recycling The Cpu Tray Pcb

    For this procedure, gather a #2 Phillips screwdriver and a T20 Torx screwdriver (for heatsinks and CPUs). An alcohol swab or CPU cleaning pad will be useful, but not required, to remove thermal grease between the CPU and heatsink. Procedure Step 1 Remove the CPU Tray: Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 151 Insert the CPU Tray into the main chassis assembly. b) Push back the tray handle until it latches into place. c) Tighten the two (2) thumbscrews to secure the CPU Tray to the main chassis assembly. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 152 Slide the access panel backward and up to detach it from the tray. Figure 97: Removing the CPU Tray Access Panel Step 4 Remove the air baffle. a) Using a screwdriver, remove the eight screws. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 153 Grasp the air baffle and lift it up to detach it from the tray. Figure 99: Removing the Air Baffle Step 5 Remove the HIB Module. a) Disconnect the data cables. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 154 Figure 100: Disconnecting the Cables b) Disconnect the power cable from the HIB module. Figure 101: Disconnecting the Power Cable c) Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the eight screws along the sidewalls of the tray. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 155 Recycling Server Components Figure 102: Location of the Screws d) Disconnect the power cable from the HIB module. Figure 103: Disconnecting the Power Cable e) Using a Phillips screwdrivers, remove the 25 screws. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 156 Figure 104: Location of the Screws f) Detach the HIB module from the sheetmetal bracket. Figure 105: Detaching the HIB from the Bracket Step 6 Remove the SAS I/O board. a) Disconnect the data able. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 157 Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the four screws. Figure 107: Location of the Screws c) Grasp the SAS I/O board and lift it up to detach it from the sheetmetal. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 158 Remove the Middle Air Baffle. a) Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 12 screws. Note Four screws (2 per side) are located on each of the server's sidewalls. Figure 109: Location of the Screws Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 159 Remove the cable holder assembly. a) Disconnect the power cables from the CPU Tray's motherboard. Figure 111: Disconnecting the Cables b) Remove the cable holder cover (1) and cable clips (2). Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 160 Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two thumbscrews (1), remove the two screws(2), and detach the cable holder (3). Figure 113: Locations of the Screws and Cable Holder Step 9 Grasp the bottom air baffle and lift it up to remove it. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 161 Using a T20 Torx screwdriver, loosen the heatsink screws in the order shown. Figure 115: Loosening the Heatsink Screws b) Carefully, grasp the heatsink by the edges and lift it up to detach it from the CPU. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 162 Repeat this step for each other heatsink in the server. Step 11 Remove the processor. a) Loosen the captive screw. Figure 117: Loosening the Screw b) Open the CPU cover plate. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 163 Figure 119: Removing the Processor d) Repeat this step for each other CPU in the server. Step 12 Remove the DIMM Module a) Press the retention clips on both sides of the DIMM slot outward. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 164: Recycling The Pcie Card Pcbs

    CPU Tray PCBs. Regardless of how you will use this procedure, make sure to comply with all recycling and ewaste laws for your locale. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 165 Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two thumbscrews (1) and four screws (2) for the eight CEM baseboards. Figure 121: Loosening the Thumbscrew and Screws Step 2 Slide the CEM BB access panel back and up to detach it from the server. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 166 Figure 123: Location of the PCIe Card Screws and Removing the PCIe Cards Step 4 Remove the CEM Riser Assembly. a) Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the thumbscrew (1) and the four screws. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 167 Repeat this step for each CEM Riser Assembly. Step 5 Remove the PCIe Cards from the CEM Riser. a) Remove the two or three screws (depending on how many PCIe cards are installed). Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 168 Step 6 Remove the CEM Riser board. a) Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the six screws. Figure 127: Location of the Screws b) Detach the CEM Riser board from the bracket. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 169 Remove the CEM 8X base board. a) Using a screwdriver, remove the ten screws. Figure 129: Location of the Screws b) Disconnect the power cord for the CEM 8X base board. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 170 Step 8 Remove the CEM Crossbar. a) Remove the twelve screws. Figure 131: Location of the Screws b) Grasp the CEM Crossbar and lift it up to remove it from the server. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 171 Using a Philips screwdriver or your fingers, loosen the thumbscrew. b) Remove the DC-SCM Module from the server. Figure 133: Removing the DSC-SCM Module Step 10 Remove the Dual M.2 Module. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 172 Figure 134: Removing the Dual M.2 Module c) (Optional) Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the screw. Figure 135: Location of the Retaining Screw d) Lift the SSD off of the Dual M.2 Module. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 173 Using a screwdriver or your fingers, loosen the screw. b) Press the ejector. c) Grasp the module and slide it out of the server. Figure 137: Removing the NIC Module Step 12 (Optional) Remove the SSD on the Mainboard. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 174 Figure 138: Location of the Retaining Screw b) Lift the SSD module off of the mainboard. Figure 139: Removing the SSD from the Mainboard Step 13 Remove the CPU Support Bracket. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 175 Figure 140: Location of the Screws b) Using a screwdriver, remove the screws and release the catch pins to detach the CPU Support Bracket. Figure 141: Location of the Screws and Catch Pins Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 176 Using a Phillips screwdriver, loosen the two thumbscrews and remove the twenty screws. Figure 143: Location of the Thumbscrews and Screws c) Grasp the Mainboard and Bracket and separate them. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 177: Recycling Psus

    Removing and Replacing 12V Redundant PSU, on page 55 Step 2 When the PSUs are removed from the chassis, dispose of them in compliance with your local ewaste and recycling regulations. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 178: Recycling Sas Or Nvme Ssds

    Figure 145: Removing an SSD Step 2 Remove the SAS/NVMe drive from the drive carrier assembly. a) Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the four screws. b) Remove the SAS/NVMe drive from the carrier. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 179: Recycling Chassis Pcbs

    To recycle the chassis PCBs, use these tasks in order • Disassembling the Chassis, on page 169 • Recycling Chassis PCBs, on page 172 Disassembling the Chassis Use this procedure to remove and recycle the chassis PCBs. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 180 Remove the front panel from the server. Figure 147: Location of Release Latches and Disconnecting the Front Panel Step 2 Remove the fan. a) Press the securing clip and lift the fan out of the fan module. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 181 Repeat this step as needed to remove all fans. Step 3 Remove the front cage assembly. a) Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the ten screws. Figure 149: Location of the Screws Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 182: Recycling Chassis Pcbs

    Go to Disassembling the Chassis, on page 169. Step 2 Continue disassembly by removing the Power Distribution Board. a) Using a screwdriver, loosen the thumbscrew and remove the 6056 fan cage. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 183 Release the power distribution board from the three retaining posts (1) and remove the PDB (2). Figure 152: Location of the Retaining Posts c) Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the six screws. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 184 Remove the 6056 fan cage from the power distribution board. Figure 154: Removing the Fan Cage Step 3 Remove the Mid-Plane Board. a) Disconnect the front I/O cable from the mid-plane board. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 185 Recycling Server Components Figure 155: Disconnecting the Cable from the Mid-Plane Board b) Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 28 screws. Figure 156: Location of the Screws c) Detach the mid-plane board. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 186 Step 4 Replace the Fan Extension Board. a) Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 16 screws. Figure 158: Location of the Screws b) Detach the mid-plane bracket from the front cage assembly. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 187 Remove the sixteen screws (1) and detach the fan extension boards from the mid-plane bracket (2). Figure 160: Location of the Screws d) Remove the four screws (1) and detach the fan extension board from the bracket (2). Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 188 Remove the FIO Board. a) Disconnect the front I/O cable from the mid-plane board. Figure 162: Disconnect the I/O Cable from the Mid-Plane Board b) Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the eight screws. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 189 Figure 163: Location of the Screws c) Detach the FIO cable bracket. Figure 164: Detaching the FIO Cable Bracket d) Detach the right ear/FIO board assembly from the front cage assembly. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 190 Remove the four screws (1) and detach the bracket/cover from the right ear/FIO board assembly (2). Figure 166: Detaching the Bracket from the Right Ear/FIO Board Assembly f) Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the two screws. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 191 Recycling Server Components Recycling Server Components Figure 167: Location of the Screws g) Detach the FIO board. Figure 168: Detach the FIO Board h) Disconnect the front I/O cable from the mid-plane board. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 192 Disconnect the FIO cable from the FIO board. Figure 170: Detaching the FIO Cable Step 6 Recycle the FIO board and other recyclable parts in compliance with your local regulations for ewaste and recycling. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...

  • Page 193: Recycling Batteries

    Recyclers: Do not shred the battery! Make sure you dispose of the battery according to appropriate regulations for your country or locale. Procedure Step 1 Locate the RTC battery. Figure 171: Location of the RTC Battery Step 2 Remove the RTC battery. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 194 When the battery pops out of the clip, grasp it and remove it from the clip. Figure 172: Removing the RTC Battery Step 3 Recycle, do not shred, the battery in compliance with your local regulations about ewaste and recycling. Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide...
  • Page 195 FRU Procedures, 12V PSU PWR1 and PWR5 cable, removing FRU Procedures, 54V PSU PWR1 and PWR6 power cable, removing FRU Procedures, battery FRU Procedures, chassis disassembly FRU Procedures, chassis PCBs Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide IN-1...
  • Page 196 CNCR1 and CNCR2 Mini Cool Edge cable storage, recycling removing CNPWR1 and PWR2 cable removing CPU heatsink and CPU Module removing HIB Module removing left CEM Module top cover, removing Cisco UCS C885A M8 Server Installation and Service Guide IN-2...

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