Upgrading A Server Earlier Than Release 1.2(2) For Cisco Ucs Integration; Required Items - Cisco UCS C210 Installation And Service Manual

Appendix D Installation for Cisco UCS Integration
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Upgrading a Server Earlier Than Release 1.2(2) for Cisco UCS
Integration
This section describes the process for upgrading a server that was shipped prior to the 1.2(2) release so
that it can be used in the Cisco UCS environment.
The server must be a Generation M2 (or later) server.
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This procedure describes how to connect the Cisco UCS C-Series server to your preconfigured network.
Preconfiguration of your network and networking equipment is beyond the scope of this document, but
see the following URLs for documentation.
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Required Items

The hardware configuration described in this procedure provides redundant network fabrics and paths
for both management traffic and data traffic. The following items are required to create this
configuration.
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For information about installing, configuring, and using the Cisco UCS 6100 Series fabric
interconnects (switches) in the configuration, see the documentation at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10276/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
For information about installing, configuring, and using the Cisco Nexus 2248 fabric extenders in
the configuration, see the documentation at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10110/tsd_products_support_series_home.html
A Cisco UCS C-Series M2 (or later) server with a Cisco 10 Gb adapter card installed.
This server CIMC and BIOS firmware must be at version 1.1(1d) or later before you can use the
Cisco Host Upgrade Utility as described in this upgrade procedure.
If you install a Cisco UCS P81E Virtual Interface Card (N2XX-ACPCI01), see
Considerations for the Cisco UCS P81E Virtual Interface Card (N2XX-ACPCI01), page
A physical VGA monitor and a USB keyboard. You can use a KVM dongle on the front-panel KVM
connector or connect directly to the server ports.
The Cisco UCS C-Series 1.2(2) or later software release container for your server. The software
release is distributed on Cisco.com as a Zip file that contains the CIMC firmware, BIOS firmware,
and the LOM firmware.
The Cisco Host Upgrade Utility ISO file that you can download from Cisco.com.
(Optional for local upgrades) A writable DVD with at least 23 MB of space.
Two Cisco UCS 6100 Series fabric interconnects.
Two Cisco Nexus 2248 fabric extenders.

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