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Hardware Installation Guide for
Cisco UCS E-Series Servers
First Published: February 4, 2014
Updated: August 18, 2014
OL-26447-03
This document provides installation information for the Cisco UCS E-Series Servers (E-Series Servers).
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Recommended Safety Practices for Installing Cisco UCS E-Series Servers, page 15 • Installing the E-Series Servers, page 19 • Migrating the E-Series Server from an ISR G2 into a Cisco ISR 4451-X, page 28 • Online Insertion and Removal, page 29 •...

  • Page 2: New And Changed Information

    4451-X. “Hardware Requirements” • section on page 3 Verifying E-Series Server Command to verify that the router 1.0(2) “Verifying E-Series Server Installation recognizes the E-Series Server. Installation” section on page 27 Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers OL-26447-03...

  • Page 3: Cisco Ucs E-Series Servers Overview

    Windows or Linux, or as virtual machines on hypervisors, such as VMware vSphere Hypervisor, Microsoft Hyper-V, or Citrix XenServer. Hardware Requirements E-Series Servers reside in the Cisco 2900 series and 3900 series ISR G2, and the Cisco ISR 4451-X. The following M1 E-Series Servers are supported: •...
  • Page 4 1 Management Port 1 Management Port 1 Management Port 1 KVM Port (Supports VGA, 1 VGA Port 1 VGA Port 1 USB, 1 Serial DB9) 1 Serial DB9 1 Serial DB9 Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers OL-26447-03...
  • Page 5 RAID RAID 0 and RAID 1 RAID 0 and RAID 1 RAID 0 and RAID 1 Storage Type SATA and SAS SATA, SAS, SSD, and SED SATA, SAS, SSD, and SED Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers OL-26447-03...
  • Page 6 Servers ISR 4451-X—2 E-Series Servers 1. All hardware drives within the E-Series Server must be installed with the same type of storage device; either all SAS drives or all SATA drives. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers OL-26447-03...

  • Page 7: E-Series Servers

    Supported Cisco EtherSwitch EHWIC and Cisco EtherSwitch Service Modules The following table shows the Cisco EtherSwitch Enhanced High-Speed WAN Interface Cards (EHWICs) and Cisco EtherSwitch Service Modules that are supported on the E-Series Server. Table 6 Supported Cisco EtherSwitch EHWIC and Cisco EtherSwitch Service Modules...
  • Page 8 Keyboard, Video, Mouse (KVM) port Hard disk drive 1 Use the KVM connector that is Note shipped with the E-Series Server. See the next figure. LEDs for HDD0 Hard disk drive 2 10 Reset switch Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers OL-26447-03...
  • Page 9 E-Series Servers The following figure shows the KVM connector that is shipped with the single-wide E-Series Server. Figure 2 KVM Connector USB connector DB15 connector—video port DB9 connector—serial port Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers OL-26447-03...
  • Page 10 The following figure shows the internal components of the single-wide E-Series Server. Figure 3 Single-Wide E-Series Server Memory DIMM slots The SD card in the SD0 card slot Note contains the Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) software and must always be present. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers OL-26447-03...
  • Page 11 12 (Optional) Alternate PCIe assembly with FCoE port Use with PCIe assembly modules Note only. 13 (Optional) Alternate PCIe assembly with 4-Gigabit Ethernet ports Use with PCIe assembly modules Note only. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers OL-26447-03...
  • Page 12 The following figure shows the internal components of the double-wide E-Series Server. Figure 5 Double-Wide E-Series Server Memory DIMM slots (Optional) PCIe assembly Available for HDD2, FCoE port, or 4-Gigabit Ethernet ports. Hard disk drives (HDD0 and HDD1) Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers OL-26447-03...

  • Page 13: Understanding The E-Series Server Led State

    Status can be one of the following: Steady—CIMC is operating normally, and the CPU is powered down. • Blinking —CIMC is in the process of booting up, and the CPU is powered • down. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers OL-26447-03...
  • Page 14 Fault is detected on the hard drive. Green Blinks when the processor is active. Green Operation is normal. Amber Fault is detected on the processor. Green Blinks when the CIMC is operating normally. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers OL-26447-03...

  • Page 15: Recommended Safety Practices For Installing Cisco Ucs E-Series Servers

    Recommended Safety Practices for Installing Cisco UCS E-Series Servers Table 9 Double-Wide E-Series Server LEDs (continued) Color Indicates Power LED Green Status can be one of the following: Steady—CIMC and CPU are both operating • normally. Blinking—CPU is operating normally, and CIMC is •...

  • Page 16: Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage

    Electrostatic discharge can damage equipment and impair electrical circuitry. Electrostatic discharge occurs when electronic printed circuit cards, such as those used in Cisco service modules and network modules, are improperly handled and can result in complete or intermittent equipment failure. Always...
  • Page 17 The following safety warning statements apply to all hardware procedures involving E-Series Servers for the Cisco ISR G2 and Cisco ISR 4451-X. Translations of these warnings are available in the Cisco Network Modules and Interface Cards Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information document at: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/routers/access/interfaces/rcsi/IOHrcsi.html...
  • Page 18 Recommended Safety Practices for Installing Cisco UCS E-Series Servers Read the installation instructions before connecting the system to the power source. Statement 1004 Warning Installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. Statement 1074 Warning This unit might have more than one power supply connection. All connections must be removed to Warning de-energize the unit.

  • Page 19: Installing The E-Series Servers

    Hazardous network voltages are present in WAN ports regardless of whether power to the unit is OFF or ON. To avoid electric shock, use caution when working near WAN ports. When detaching cables, detach the end away from the unit first. Statement 1026 Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers OL-26447-03...

  • Page 20: Basic Workflow For Installing The E-Series Server

    You will need the following tools and equipment while working with the E-Series Server: Number 1 Phillips screwdriver or a small flat-blade screwdriver • ESD-preventive wrist strap • For routers using DC power—Tape to secure DC circuit breaker handle • Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers OL-26447-03...

  • Page 21: This Section Includes The Following Topics

    Save the blank faceplates for future use. What to Do Next Prepare the router slot for E-Series Server installation. See the “Preparing the Router Slot for E-Series Server Installation” section on page Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers OL-26447-03...

  • Page 22: Preparing The Router Slot For E-Series Server Installation

    Preparing the Router Slot for E-Series Server Installation Several Cisco routers have flexible SM slots to support various Cisco server modules. Before installing the E-Series Server or SM E-Series NCE into the router, prepare the router’s SM slot for the server’s particular form factor.
  • Page 23 Step 1 use. Insert the top rails of the slot divider between the two guide rails in the top of the module slot as shown Step 2 in the following figure. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers OL-26447-03...
  • Page 24 DU RIN G K OP ER AT ION What to Do Next Install the E-Series Server into the router. See the “Installing the E-Series Server into the Router” section on page Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers OL-26447-03...

  • Page 25: Installing The E-Series Server Into The Router

    For the Cisco 3900 ISR G2—If you are using PoE, and you want to install one double-wide E-Series Note Server and any number of server modules in a Cisco 3900 ISR G2, you must use a second AC and PoE supply to support this configuration.
  • Page 26 Step 1 Turn off the electrical power to the router. Leave the power cable plugged in to the channel ESD voltages to ground. Alternatively, the Cisco 3900 ISR G2 and the Cisco ISR 4451-X support OIR. See the “Online Note Insertion and Removal”...

  • Page 27: Verifying E-Series Server Installation

    The module faceplate should contact the chassis rear panel. When installing the E-Series Server into a Cisco ISR 4451-X, if the module does not completely slide into the router, push the module slightly upwards, and then inward to complete the insertion.

  • Page 28: Migrating The E-Series Server From An Isr G2 Into A Cisco Isr 4451-X

    Migrating the E-Series Server from an ISR G2 into a Cisco ISR 4451-X If you are migrating the E-Series Server from an ISR G2 into a Cisco ISR 4451-X, you must first update the CIMC firmware image to release 2.0(1.20130626092411) or the latest version and the BIOS firmware image to release 1.5.0.2 or the latest version—while the E-Series Server is still installed in the...

  • Page 29: Online Insertion And Removal

    To avoid damaging the router, turn off the electrical power on the router and disconnect network cables before inserting or removing the E-Series Server from the Cisco 2900 ISR G2. The OIR commands for the Cisco 3900 series ISR G2 and Cisco ISR 4451-X are different. See the following topics for more information: Removing the E-Series Server from a Cisco 3900 Series ISR G2, page 29 •...
  • Page 30 Inserting the E-Series Server in a Cisco 3900 Series ISR G2 The Cisco 3900 ISR G2 that is up and running can detect when an E-Series Server is inserted in the SM slot and will automatically provide power to the server.
  • Page 31 Removing the E-Series Server from a Cisco ISR 4451-X This section includes the following topics: Shutting Down the E-Series Server Installed in a Cisco ISR 4451-X, page 31 • Restarting the E-Series Server Installed in a Cisco ISR 4451-X, page 31 •...

  • Page 32: Installing Or Replacing Hard Disk Drives On The E-Series Servers

    Inserting the E-Series Server in a Cisco ISR 4451-X A Cisco ISR 4451-X that is up and running can detect when an E-Series Server is inserted in the SM slot. After the router detects the E-Series Server, the router software enables power to the server.
  • Page 33 Step 1 voltages to ground. Turn off power to the router. Step 2 Alternatively, the Cisco 3900 ISR G2 and the Cisco ISR 4451-X support OIR. See the “Online Note Insertion and Removal” section on page Using either a number 1 Phillips screwdriver or a small flat-blade screwdriver, unscrew the captive Step 3 screws on the faceplate and remove the cover faceplate.
  • Page 34 Captive screws on hard disk drive assembly Step 4 (Optional) If the slot is empty, use the screwdriver to loosen the screws on the bracket, and then remove the bracket (see the following figure). Go to Step Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers OL-26447-03...
  • Page 35 Restart the E-Series Server. Step 10 Configure the new HDD as the new hotspare disk drive. For the configuration procedure, see the GUI Step 11 Configuration Guide for UCS E-Series Servers Integrated Management Controller. Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers OL-26447-03...

  • Page 36: Replacing The Pcie Assembly In A Double-Wide E-Series Server

    The following figure shows the PCIe Assembly, which consists of a PCIe card; a flex assembly, which connects the PCIe slot to the motherboard; and a plastic bracket, which slides over the end of the PCIe card. Figure 16 PCIe Assembly Plastic bracket Flex assembly PCIe card Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers OL-26447-03...
  • Page 37 Step 1 voltages to ground. Turn off power to the router. Step 2 Alternatively, the Cisco 3900 ISR G2 and the Cisco ISR 4451-X support OIR. See the “Online Note Insertion and Removal” section on page Using either a number 1 Phillips screwdriver or a small flat-blade screwdriver, unscrew the captive Step 3 screws on the faceplate.

  • Page 38: Installing And Replacing The Memory Dimms

    Turn off power to the router. Step 2 Note Alternatively, the Cisco 3900 ISR G2 and the Cisco ISR 4451-X support OIR. See the “Online Insertion and Removal” section on page Connect the PCIe connector on the flex assembly to the PCIe card. See the figure in the “Removing the...
  • Page 39 The following figure shows the location of the memory DIMMs in a single-wide E-Series Server. The single-wide E-Series Servers support up to 16 GB of DDR3 memory DIMMs. Note Figure 18 Memory DIMM Location in a Single-Wide E-Series Server Node0_Dimm1 Node0_Dimm0 Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers OL-26447-03...
  • Page 40 Step 1 voltages to ground. Turn off power to the router. Step 2 Alternatively, the Cisco 3900 ISR G2 and the Cisco ISR 4451-X support OIR. See the “Online Note Insertion and Removal” section on page Locate the DIMM on the E-Series Server. See the “Memory DIMM Location”...
  • Page 41 Performance degradation can occur if you use the following memory configuration: • Mix DIMM sizes and densities within a channel. Partially populate a channel. • Unevenly populate the DIMMs between CPUs. • Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers OL-26447-03...
  • Page 42 Turn off power to the router. Step 2 Note Alternatively, the Cisco 3900 ISR G2 and the Cisco ISR 4451-X support OIR. See the “Online Insertion and Removal” section on page Locate the DIMM connector. See the “Memory DIMM Location”...

  • Page 43: Removing The Coa

    In the event that you need to return the E-Series Server, make sure that you retain the original Certificate of Authenticity (COA) label. The COA is the label from Microsoft with the code that enables their windows software. After you return the server, Cisco Systems cannot retrieve the COA label from the returned server.

  • Page 44: Cisco Integrated Management Controller

    CIMC is the management service for the E-Series Servers. You can use a web-based GUI or SSH-based CLI to access, configure, administer, and monitor the server. For more information on CIMC, see the GUI Configuration Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Server Integrated Management Controller.

  • Page 45: Related Documentation

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