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Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide
First Published: 2019-10-15
Americas Headquarters
Cisco Systems, Inc.
170 West Tasman Drive
San Jose, CA 95134-1706
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http://www.cisco.com
Tel: 408 526-4000
800 553-NETS (6387)
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  • Page 1 Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide First Published: 2019-10-15 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 © 2019 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Reversing the Cable Management Arm (Optional) Initial Server Setup Connecting to the Server Locally For Setup Connecting to the Server Remotely For Setup Updating the BIOS and Cisco IMC Firmware Accessing the System BIOS Smart Access Serial C H A P T E R 3...
  • Page 4 Required Equipment For Service Procedures Shutting Down and Removing Power From the Server Shutting Down Using the Power Button Shutting Down Using The Cisco IMC GUI Shutting Down Using The Cisco IMC CLI Removing the Server Top Cover Serial Number Location...
  • Page 5 Using the Boot Alternate Cisco IMC Image Header (J39, Pins 1 - 2) Using the Reset Cisco IMC Password to Default Header (J39, Pins 3 - 4) Using the Reset Cisco IMC to Defaults Header (J39, Pins 5 - 6)
  • Page 6 Storage Controller Considerations Supported Storage Controllers and Cables Storage Controller Card Firmware Compatibility RAID Backup (Supercap) Write-Cache Policy for Cisco 12G SAS Modular RAID Controller Mixing Drive Types in RAID Groups RAID Controller Migration Storage Controller and Backplane Connectors Embedded SATA RAID Controller...

  • Page 7: Overview

    SAS/SATA drives. Drive bays 1 and 2 support NVMe SSDs. Note The Cisco Application Services Engine software is pre-installed on the server. It is detected after the server is connected, installed and powered on. Cisco Application Services Engine app allows you to fully enable the capabilities of the Cisco Application Services Engine.
  • Page 8 Figure 1: Cisco SE-CL-L3 (SFF Drives) Front Panel Drive bays 1 – 10 support SAS/SATA hard disk Fan status LED drives (HDDs) and solid state drives (SSDs) • SE-CL-L3 : Drive bays 1 and 2 support Network link activity LED NVMe PCIe SSDs. Power button/power status LED...
  • Page 9 Overview External Features Figure 2: SE-CL-L3 (LFF Drives) Front Panel Drive bays 1 – 4 support SAS/SATA HDDs and Temperature status LED SSDs Drive bays 1 and 2 support NVMe PCIe SSDs. Power supply status LED A size-converter drive sled is required if 2.5-inch SSDs are used.

  • Page 10: Serviceable Component Locations

    Serial port (RJ-45 connector) Serviceable Component Locations This topic shows the locations of the field-replaceable components and service-related items. The view in the following figure shows the server with the top cover removed. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 11 Front-loading drive bays 1–10 support SAS/SATA Power supplies (hot-swappable when redundant as drives. 1+1) • SE-CL-L3 : Drive bays 1 and 2 support NVMe PCIe SSDs. Cooling fan modules (seven, hot-swappable) Trusted platform module (TPM) socket on motherboard (not visible in this view)

  • Page 12: Summary Of Server Features

    Baseboard management BMC, running Cisco Integrated Management Controller (Cisco IMC) firmware. Depending on your Cisco IMC settings, Cisco IMC can be accessed through the 1-Gb dedicated management port, the 1-Gb/10-Gb Ethernet LAN ports, or a Cisco virtual interface card. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 13 The server is orderable in three different versions, each with a different front panel/drive-backplane configuration. • SE-CL-L3 , Small form-factor (SFF) drives, with 10-drive backplane. Supports up to 10 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives. Drive bays 1 and 2 support NVMe SSDs.
  • Page 14 Supported Storage Controllers and Cables, on page RAID backup The server has a mounting bracket near the cooling fans for the supercap unit that is used with the Cisco modular RAID controller card. Integrated video Integrated VGA video. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 15: Installing The Server

    Connecting to the Server Locally For Setup, on page 17 • Connecting to the Server Remotely For Setup, on page 18 • Updating the BIOS and Cisco IMC Firmware, on page 19 • Accessing the System BIOS, on page 19 •...
  • Page 16 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 17: Rack Requirements

    • Cisco part UCSC-RAILB-M4= (ball-bearing slide rail kit) Rack Installation Tools Required The slide rails sold by Cisco Systems for this server do not require tools for installation. Slide Rail and Cable Management Arm Dimensions The slide rails for this server have an adjustment range of 24 to 36 inches (610 to 914 mm).

  • Page 18: Installing The Server In A Rack

    On the outside of the assembly, push the green-arrow button toward the rear to open the securing plate. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 19 Push the inner rails into the slide rails on the rack until they stop at the internal stops. c) Slide the inner-rail release clip toward the rear on both inner rails, and then continue pushing the server into the rack until its front slam-latches engage with the rack posts. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 20: Installing The Cable Management Arm (Optional)

    With the server pushed fully into the rack, slide the CMA tab of the CMA arm that is farthest from the server onto the end of the stationary slide rail that is attached to the rack post. Slide the tab over the end of the rail until it clicks and locks. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 21: Reversing The Cable Management Arm (Optional)

    Pivot the tab that is at the end of the width-adjustment slider. Depress and hold the metal button on the outside of the tab and pivot the tab 180 degrees so that it points toward the rear of the server. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 22: Initial Server Setup

    The server is shipped with these default settings: • The NIC mode is Shared LOM EXT. Shared LOM EXT mode enables the 1-Gb/10-Gb Ethernet ports and the ports on any installed Cisco virtual interface card (VIC) to access the Cisco Integrated Management Interface (Cisco IMC).

  • Page 23: Connecting To The Server Locally For Setup

    Connecting to the Server Locally For Setup • Local setup—Use this procedure if you want to connect a keyboard and monitor directly to the system for setup. This procedure can use a KVM cable (Cisco PID N20-BKVM) or the ports on the rear of the server.

  • Page 24: Connecting To The Server Remotely For Setup

    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 25: Updating The Bios And Cisco Imc Firmware

    When you upgrade the BIOS firmware, you must also upgrade the Cisco IMC firmware to the same version or the server does not boot. Do not power off the server until the BIOS and Cisco IMC firmware are matching or the server does not boot.

  • Page 26: Smart Access Serial

    • This feature has the following requirements: • A serial cable connection, which can use either the RJ-45 serial connector on the server rear panel, or a DB-9 connection when using the KVM cable (Cisco PID N20-BKVM) on the front-panel KVM console connector.

  • Page 27: Maintaining The Server

    Status LEDs and Buttons This section contains information for interpreting front, rear, and internal LED states. Front-Panel LEDs Figure 10: Front Panel LEDs Table 1: Front Panel LEDs, Definition of States LED Name States Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 28 Power button/LED • Off—There is no AC power to the server. • Amber—The server is in standby power mode. Power is supplied only to the Cisco IMC and some motherboard functions. • Green—The server is in main power mode. Power is supplied to all server components.
  • Page 29 Temperature status • Green—The server is operating at normal temperature. • Amber, steady—One or more temperature sensors breached the critical threshold. • Amber, blinking—One or more temperature sensors breached the non-recoverable threshold. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 30: Rear-Panel Leds

    • Green—Link is active. • Green, blinking—Traffic is present on the active link. Rear unit identification • Off—The unit identification function is not in use. • Blue, blinking—The unit identification function is activated. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 31: Internal Diagnostic Leds

    V main power on. • Amber, solid—Critical error detected; 12 V main power off (for example, over-current, over-voltage, or over-temperature failure). Internal Diagnostic LEDs The server has internal fault LEDs for CPUs, DIMMs, and fan modules. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 32: Preparing For Component Installation

    This section includes information and tasks that help prepare the server for component installation. Required Equipment For Service Procedures The following tools and equipment are used to perform the procedures in this chapter: Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 33: Shutting Down And Removing Power From The Server

    If a service procedure instructs you to completely remove power from the server, disconnect all power cords from the power supplies in the server. Shutting Down Using The Cisco IMC GUI You must log in with user or admin privileges to perform this task.

  • Page 34: Shutting Down Using The Cisco Imc Cli

    Maintaining the Server Shutting Down Using The Cisco IMC CLI Step 1 In the Navigation pane, click the Server tab. Step 2 On the Server tab, click Summary. Step 3 In the Actions area, click Power Off Server. Step 4 Click OK.

  • Page 35: Serial Number Location

    This type of replacement has two varieties: hot-swap and hot-plug. • Hot-swap replacement—You do not have to shut down the component in the software or operating system. This applies to the following components: Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 36: Removing And Replacing Components

    LED on both the front and rear panels of the server. This button allows you to locate the specific server that you are servicing when you go to the opposite side of the rack. You can also activate these LEDs remotely by using the Cisco IMC interface. This section describes how to install and replace server components.
  • Page 37 Front-loading drive bays 1–10 support SAS/SATA Power supplies (hot-swappable when redundant as drives. 1+1) • SE-CL-L3 : Drive bays 1 and 2 support NVMe PCIe SSDs. Cooling fan modules (seven, hot-swappable) Trusted platform module (TPM) socket on motherboard (not visible in this view)

  • Page 38: Replacing Sas/Sata Hard Drives Or Solid State Drives

    SAS/SATA Drive Population Guidelines The server is orderable in the following different version • SE-CL-L3 —Small form-factor (SFF) drives, with 10-drive backplane. Supports up to 10 2.5-inch SAS/SATA drives. Drive bays 1 and 2 support NVMe SSDs. Drive bay numbering is shown in the following figures.

  • Page 39: 4K Sector Format Sas/Sata Drives Considerations

    With the ejector lever on the drive tray open, insert the drive tray into the empty drive bay. c) Push the tray into the slot until it touches the backplane, and then close the ejector lever to lock the drive in place. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 40: Replacing A Front-Loading Nvme Ssd

    Front-Loading NVMe SSD Population Guidelines The front drive bay support for 2.5-inch NVMe SSDs: • SE-CL-L3 —Small form-factor (SFF) drives, with 10-drive backplane. Drive bays 1 and 2 support 2.5-inch NVMe SSDs. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 41: Front-Loading Nvme Ssd Requirements And Restrictions

    Save your changes and exit the utility. Enabling Hot-Plug Support Using the Cisco IMC GUI Step 1 Use a browser to log in to the Cisco IMC GUI for the server. Step 2 Navigate to Compute > BIOS > Advanced > PCI Configuration.

  • Page 42: Replacing A Front-Loading Nvme Ssd

    Observe the drive-tray LED and wait until it returns to solid green before accessing the drive: • Off—The drive is not in use. • Green, blinking—the driver is initializing following hot-plug insertion. • Green—The drive is in use and functioning properly. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 43: Installing A Pcie Cable For Front-Loading Nvme Ssds

    No action is required. • If you are adding 2.5- or 3.5-inch form-factor NVMe SSDs for the first time, you must order and install the cable as described in the following procedure. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 44: Replacing Fan Modules

    Slide the server out the front of the rack far enough so that you can remove the top cover. You might have to detach cables from the rear panel to provide clearance. Caution If you cannot safely view and access the component, remove the server from the rack. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 45: Replacing Cpus And Heatsinks

    One cleaning kit can clean up to four CPUs. • Thermal interface material (TIM)—Syringe supplied with replacement CPU. Use only if you are reusing your existing heatsink (new heatsinks have a pre-applied pad of TIM). Orderable separately as Cisco PID UCS-CPU-TIM=.

  • Page 46: Replacing A Cpu And Heatsink

    Alternate loosening the heatsink nuts evenly so that the heatsink remains level as it is raised. Loosen the Note heatsink nuts in the order shown on the heatsink label: 4, 3, 2, 1. e) Lift straight up on the CPU/heatsink assembly and set it heatsink-down on an antistatic surface. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 47 Place the heatsink with CPU assembly so that it is oriented upside-down as shown below. Note the thermal-interface material (TIM) breaker location. TIM BREAKER is stamped on the CPU carrier next to a small slot. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 48 On the remaining two corners of the CPU carrier, gently pry outward on the outer-latches and then lift the CPU-assembly from the heatsink. Note Handle the CPU-assembly by the plastic carrier only. Do not touch the CPU surface. Do not separate the CPU from the carrier. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 49 Angled corner on CPU assembly tool (pin 1 alignment feature) Step 4 Apply new TIM to the heatsink: The heatsink must have new TIM on the heatsink-to-CPU surface to ensure proper cooling and performance. Note Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 50 Note the alignment features. The pin 1 angled corner on the heatsink must align with the pin 1 angled corner on the CPU socket. The CPU-socket posts must align with the guide-holes in the assembly. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 51 CPU socket lie flat. e) Replace the top cover to the server. f) Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then fully power on the server by pressing the Power button. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 52: Moving An M5 Generation Cpu

    4, 3, 2, 1. b) Lift straight up on the CPU/heatsink assembly to remove it from the board. c) Set the CPUs with heatsinks aside on an anti-static surface. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 53 Remove the socket covers from the replacement system. Grasp the two recessed finger-grip areas marked "REMOVE" and lift straight up. Note Keep a firm grasp on the finger-grip areas at both ends of the cover. Do not make contact with the CPU socket pins. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 54 Press until you feel and hear a click. Note You must press until you feel and hear a click to ensure that the dust covers do not come loose during shipping. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 55 Note the alignment features. The pin 1 angled corner on the heatsink must align with the pin 1 angled corner on the CPU socket. The CPU-socket posts must align with the guide-holes in the assembly. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 56 1, 2, 3, 4. The captive nuts must be fully tightened so that the leaf springs on the CPU socket lie flat. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 57: Replacing Memory Dimms

    DIMMs and their sockets are fragile and must be handled with care to avoid damage during installation. Caution Cisco does not support third-party DIMMs. Using non-Cisco DIMMs in the server might result in system problems or damage to the motherboard.
  • Page 58 You cannot mix DIMM speeds in a will run at the speed of the slowest bank (for example A1, B1). Pairs of For example, 2666 GHz DIMMs/CPUs installed in the DIMMs must be identical (same PID channel. and revision). Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 59: Replacing Dimms

    Replacing a Mini-Storage Module The mini-storage module plugs into a motherboard socket to provide additional internal storage. The module is available in two different versions: • SD card carrier—provides two SD card sockets. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 60: Replacing A Mini-Storage Module Carrier

    The Cisco IMC firmware does not include an out-of-band management interface for the M.2 drives installed in the M.2 version of this mini-storage module (UCS-MSTOR-M2). The M.2 drives are not listed in Cisco IMC inventory, nor can they be managed by Cisco IMC. This is expected behavior.

  • Page 61: Replacing An M.2 Ssd In A Mini-Storage Carrier For M.2

    Embedded SATA RAID Controller, on page If M.2 NVMe SSDs are installed in the M.2 module, the embedded SATA controller is automatically disabled. Note You cannot control M.2 SATA SSDs in the server with a HW RAID controller. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 62: Replacing An Internal Usb Drive

    Push the USB drive horizontally to fully engage it with the socket. c) Replace the top cover to the server. d) Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then fully power on the server by pressing the Power button. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 63: Enabling Or Disabling The Internal Usb Port

    On the USB Configuration page, select USB Ports Configuration. Step 5 Scroll to USB Port: Internal, press Enter, and then choose either Enabled or Disabled from the dialog box. Step 6 Press F10 to save and exit the utility. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 64: Replacing The Rtc Battery

    The real-time clock (RTC) battery retains system settings when the server is disconnected from power. The battery type is CR2032. Cisco supports the industry-standard CR2032 battery, which can be ordered from Cisco (PID N20-MBLIBATT) or purchased from most electronic stores.

  • Page 65: Replacing Power Supplies

    If you have ordered a server with power supply redundancy (two power supplies), you do not have to power off the server to replace a power supply because they are redundant as 1+1. Note Do not mix power supply types or wattages in the server. Both power supplies must be identical. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 66: Replacing A Pcie Card

    Replacing a PCIe Card Note 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 card occurs.

  • Page 67: Replacing A Pcie Card

    Note Riser 2/Slot 2 is not available in single-CPU configurations. Replacing a PCIe Card Note If you are installing a Cisco Virtual Interface Card, there are prerequisite considerations. See Cisco Virtual Interface Card (VIC) Considerations, on page Note RAID controller cards install into a separate mRAID riser. See...
  • Page 68 Push down evenly on both ends of the card until it is fully seated in the socket. c) Ensure that the card’s rear panel tab sits flat against the riser rear-panel opening and then close the hinged tab retainer over the card’s rear-panel tab. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 69 PCIe connector for cable that supports front-panel NVMe SSDs PCIe slot 2 rear-panel opening d) Position the PCIe riser over its two sockets on the motherboard and over the two chassis alignment channels. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 70: Cisco Virtual Interface Card (Vic) Considerations

    This section describes VIC card support and special considerations for this server. Note If you use the Cisco Card NIC mode, you must also make a VIC Slot setting that matches where your VIC is installed. The options are Riser1, Riser2, and Flex-LOM.

  • Page 71: Replacing An Mlom Card

    Carefully align the riser's edge connector with the motherboard socket at the same time you align the two channels on the riser with the two pegs on the inner chassis wall. Press down evenly on both ends of the riser to fully engage its connector with the motherboard socket. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 72: Replacing An Mraid Riser (Riser 3)

    Replacing an mRAID Riser (Riser 3) The server has a dedicated internal riser that is used for either a Cisco modular storage controller card (RAID or HBA) or the SATA interposer card for embedded software RAID. This riser plugs into a dedicated motherboard socket and provides a horizontal socket for the installed card.
  • Page 73 Step 4 Replace the top cover to the server. Step 5 Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then fully power on the server by pressing the Power button. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 74: Replacing A Sas Storage Controller Card (Raid Or Hba) In Riser 3

    Cisco Host Upgrade Utility (HUU) for your firmware release to bring it to a compatible level. See the HUU guide for your Cisco IMC release for instructions on downloading and using the utility to bring server components to compatible levels: Guides.

  • Page 75: Replacing A Sas Storage Controller Card (Raid Or Hba)

    Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then fully power on the server by pressing the Power button. Step 8 If your server is running in standalone mode, use the Cisco Host Upgrade Utility to update the controller firmware and program the correct suboem-id for the controller.

  • Page 76: Replacing A Boot-Optimized M.2 Raid Controller Module

    Two pegs on inner chassis wall Replacing a Boot-Optimized M.2 RAID Controller Module The Cisco Boot-Optimized M.2 RAID Controller module connects to the mini-storage module socket on the motherboard. It includes slots for two SATA M.2 drives, plus an integrated 6-Gbps SATA RAID controller that can control the SATA M.2 drives in a RAID 1 array.

  • Page 77: Replacing A Cisco Boot-Optimized M.2 Raid Controller

    • Hot-plug replacement is not supported. The server must be powered off. • Monitoring of the controller and installed SATA M.2 drives can be done using Cisco IMC. They can also be monitored using other utilities such as UEFI HII, PMCLI, XMLAPI, and Redfish.
  • Page 78 Maintaining the Server Replacing a Cisco Boot-Optimized M.2 RAID Controller Figure 40: Cisco Boot-Optimized M.2 RAID Controller on Motherboard Location of socket on motherboard Securing clips Alignment pegs Step 5 If you are transferring SATA M.2 drives from the old controller to the replacement controller, do that before installing the replacement controller: Any previously configured volume and data on the drives are preserved when the M.2 drives are transferred...

  • Page 79: Replacing The Supercap (Raid Backup)

    Maintaining the Server Replacing the Supercap (RAID Backup) Figure 41: Cisco Boot-Optimized M.2 RAID Controller, Showing M.2 Drive Installation Step 6 Install the controller to its socket on the motherboard: a) Position the controller over socket, with the controller's connector facing down and at the same end as the motherboard socket.
  • Page 80 Replace the top cover to the server. Step 5 Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then fully power on the server by pressing the Power button. Figure 42: Replacing Supercap Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 81: Replacing A Sata Interposer Card

    Reconnect the cables to their connectors on the new card. Step 7 Replace the top cover to the server. Step 8 Replace the server in the rack, replace cables, and then fully power on the server by pressing the Power button. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 82: Replacing A Chassis Intrusion Switch

    Use a #1 Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen and remove the single screw that holds the switch mechanism to the chassis wall. c) Slide the switch mechanism straight up to disengage it from the clips on the chassis. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 83: Installing A Trusted Platform Module (Tpm)

    The socket location is on the motherboard below PCIe riser 2. TPM Considerations • This server supports TPM version 2.0. • Field replacement of a TPM is not supported. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 84: Service Headers And Jumpers

    Using the Boot Alternate Cisco IMC Image Header (J39, Pins 1 - 2), on page 82 • Using the Reset Cisco IMC Password to Default Header (J39, Pins 3 - 4), on page 83 • Using the Reset Cisco IMC to Defaults Header (J39, Pins 5 - 6), on page 84...

  • Page 85: Using The Clear Cmos Header (J38, Pins 9 - 10)

    Using the Clear CMOS Header (J38, Pins 9 - 10) Recover BIOS: J38 pins 11 - 12 Reset Cisco IMC password to default: J39 pins 3 - Clear password: J38 pins 13 - 14 Reset Cisco IMC to defaults: J39 pins 5 - 6 Using the Clear CMOS Header (J38, Pins 9 - 10) You can use this header to clear the server’s CMOS settings in the case of a system hang.

  • Page 86: Using The Bios Recovery Header (J38, Pins 11 - 12)

    During the BIOS update, Cisco IMC shuts down the server and the screen goes blank for about 10 minutes. Do not unplug the power cords during this update. Cisco IMC powers on the server after the update is complete. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 87: Procedure 2: Use Bios Recovery Header And Bios.cap Recovery File

    During the BIOS update, Cisco IMC shuts down the server and the screen goes blank for about 10 minutes. Do not unplug the power cords during this update. Cisco IMC powers on the server after the update is complete. Step 12 After the server has fully booted, power off the server again and disconnect all power cords.

  • Page 88: Using The Boot Alternate Cisco Imc Image Header (J39, Pins 1 - 2)

    Power button. Using the Boot Alternate Cisco IMC Image Header (J39, Pins 1 - 2) You can use this Cisco IMC debug header to force the system to boot from an alternate Cisco IMC image. Step 1...

  • Page 89: Using The Reset Cisco Imc Password To Default Header (J39, Pins 3 - 4)

    Remove the top cover from the server. Step 10 Remove the jumper that you installed. If you do not remove the jumper, the server will boot from an alternate Cisco IMC image every time that you Note power cycle the server or reboot Cisco IMC.

  • Page 90: Using The Reset Cisco Imc To Defaults Header (J39, Pins 5 - 6)

    Remove the jumper that you installed. Note If you do not remove the jumper, the server will reset the Cisco IMC to the default settiings every time that you power cycle the server. The jumper has no effect if you reboot Cisco IMC.

  • Page 91: Appendix A Server Specifications

    Server with slide rail: 31.0 in (787.4 mm) Weight Maximum: 37.5 lb. (17.0 Kg) Minimum: 29.0 lb. (13.2 Kg) Environmental Specifications The following table lists the environmental requirements and specifications for the server. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 92: Power Specifications

    The power specifications for the supported power supply options are listed in the following section. 1050 W AC Power Supply This section lists the specifications for each 1050 W AC power supply (Cisco part number UCSC-PSU1-1050W). Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 93: Power Cord Specifications

    Only the approved power cords or jumper power cords listed below are supported. Table 11: Supported Power Cords Description Length (Feet) Length (Meters) CAB-48DC-40A-8AWG 11.7 DC power cord, -48 VDC, 40 A, 8 AWG Three-socket Mini-Fit connector to three-wire Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 94 AC cabinet jumper power cord, 250 V, 10 A, C13 to C14 CAB-9K10A-AU AC power cord, 250 V, 10 A, 3112 plug, Australia CAB-N5K6A-NA AC power cord, 200/240 V, 6 A, North America Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 95 AC power cord, NEMA L6-20 to C13 connectors CAB-9K10A-IT AC power cord, 250 V, 10 A, CEI 23-16/VII plug Italy R2XX-DMYMPWRCORD No power cord; PID option for ordering server with no power cord Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 96 Server Specifications Server Specifications Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 97: Storage Controller Considerations

    Storage Controller Card Firmware Compatibility, on page 92 • RAID Backup (Supercap), on page 92 • Write-Cache Policy for Cisco 12G SAS Modular RAID Controller, on page 92 • Mixing Drive Types in RAID Groups, on page 93 • RAID Controller Migration, on page 93 •...

  • Page 98: Storage Controller Card Firmware Compatibility

    UCS-M2-HWRAID Storage Controller Card Firmware Compatibility Firmware on the storage controller (RAID or HBA) must be verified for compatibility with the current Cisco IMC and BIOS versions that are installed on the server. RAID Backup (Supercap) This server supports installation of one supercap unit. The unit mounts to a bracket in-line with the fan modules.

  • Page 99: Mixing Drive Types In Raid Groups

    The write policy can be set to Write Back, if preferred. You can set the write policy using the following methods: • For standalone servers, use the Cisco IMC interface to set Virtual Drive Properties > Write Policy. See the “Managing Storage Adapters” section in your Cisco IMC Configuration Guide.

  • Page 100: Storage Controller And Backplane Connectors

    See the following figures that illustrate cable connections and which drives are controlled by each cable. In the SFF 10-drive version, drives 5 and 10 cannot be controlled by the embedded SATA RAID controller. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 101 Figure 46: Embedded RAID Interposer Cable-to-Drive Backplane Mapping, LFF 4-Drive Version Figure 47: Embedded RAID Interposer Cable-to-Drive Backplane Mapping, SFF 10-Drive Version Cisco 12G Modular SAS RAID Controller or HBA This HW RAID option can control up to 10 SAS/SATA drives in the SFF 10-drive version and up to 4 SAS/SATA drives in the LFF 4-drive version.

  • Page 102: Embedded Sata Raid Controller

    The Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V hypervisor is supported for use with the embedded MegaRAID controller in SW RAID mode, but all other hyperviors are not supported. All Hypervisors are supported in AHCI mode. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 103: Embbeded Sata Raid Requirements

    RAID to hardware RAID are supported only before there is data on the drives, or when there are no drives in the server. • The required drivers for this controller are already installed and ready to use with the LSI SWRAID Configuration Utility. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 104: Embedded Sata Raid: Two Sata Controllers

    Embedded SATA RAID: Two SATA Controllers The embedded RAID platform controller hub (PCH) is split into two controllers: primary SATA (pSATA) and secondary SATA (sSATA). These two controllers are seen as separate RAID controllers in the Cisco IMC interface and are configurable separately.

  • Page 105: Accessing The Software Raid Configuration Utility

    12Gb/s MegaRAID SAS Software User Guide, Version 2.8 • For embedded software MegaRAID and the utility that is accessed via the server BIOS (refer to Chapter 4)—Broadcom Embedded MegaRAID Software User Guide, March 2018. Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 106 Storage Controller Considerations For More RAID Utility Information Cisco Application Services Engine Hardware Installation Guide...

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