Cisco APIC L3 User Manual

Procedure 1: Reboot With recovery.cap File 87
Procedure 2: Use BIOS Recovery Header and bios.cap Recovery File 87
Using the Clear Password Header (J38, Pins 13 - 14) 88
Using the Boot Alternate Cisco IMC Image Header (J39, Pins 1 - 2) 89
Using the Reset Cisco IMC Password to Default Header (J39, Pins 3 - 4) 90
Using the Reset Cisco IMC to Defaults Header (J39, Pins 5 - 6) 90
Server Specifications 93
APPENDIX A
Server Specifications 93
Physical Specifications 93
Environmental Specifications 93
Power Specifications 94
770 W AC Power Supply 94
1050 W DC Power Supply 95
Power Cord Specifications 96
Storage Controller Considerations 99
APPENDIX B
Supported Storage Controllers and Cables 99
Storage Controller Card Firmware Compatibility 100
Write-Cache Policy for Cisco 12G SAS Modular RAID Controller 101
Mixing Drive Types in RAID Groups 101
RAID Controller Migration 102
Storage Controller and Backplane Connectors 102
Embedded SATA RAID Controller 104
Embbeded SATA RAID Requirements 104
Embedded SATA RAID Controller Considerations 105
Embedded SATA RAID: Two SATA Controllers 105
Enabling SATA Mode For the Embedded Controllers 106
Accessing the Software RAID Configuration Utility 107
Installing LSI MegaSR Drivers For Windows and Linux 107
Downloading the MegaSR Drivers 107
Microsoft Windows Server Drivers 108
Linux Drivers 109
For More RAID Utility Information 113
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Cisco APIC L3 Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	APIC L3
Category	Server
Language	English