Cisco UCS B200 User Manual

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Cisco UCS B200 Blade Server Installation and
Service Note
The UCS B200 blade server (shown in Figure 1) is now only available in the M2 version (the M1 version
is no longer sold as of 1/21/2011). The procedures in this document apply to both versions. The Cisco
UCS B200 is a half-width blade with 12 DIMM slots; it supports one adapter. You may install up to eight
UCS B200 Blade Servers to a UCS chassis.
Figure 1 Cisco UCS B200 Front Panel
1 Asset tab
1
1. Each server has a blank plastic tag that pulls out of the front panel, provided so you can add your
own asset tracking label without interfering with the intended air flow.
7 Network link status LED
2 Blade ejector handle 8 Blade health LED
3 Ejector captive screw 9 Console connector
4 Hard drive bay 1 10 Reset button access
5 Hard drive bay 2 11 Beaconing LED and button
6 Power button and LED
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Cisco UCS B200 Specifications

General

Form Factor	Blade
Storage	Up to 2 x 200GB SSDs or 2 x 300GB SAS drives
Power Supply	Part of Cisco UCS Blade Server Chassis
Management	Cisco UCS Manager
Storage Controller	Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Card (VIC)

Summary

Blade Server LEDs

LED Status Descriptions

Summarizes the meaning of various blade server LED indicators.

Blade Server Buttons

Button Functions and Operation

Details the purpose and usage of the reset and power buttons.

Connectors and Cables

KVM Cable Overview

Describes the KVM cable and its connectors for blade server access.

Document Conventions

Interpreting Symbols and Notes

Explains the meaning of warning, caution, and note symbols used in the document.

Important Safety Instructions

Blade Server Hard Drive Management

Installing a Blade Server Hard Drive

Step-by-step guide for installing a hard drive into a blade server.

Removing a Blade Server Hard Drive

Step-by-step guide for removing a hard drive from a blade server.

Blade Server Power Management

Shutting Down and Powering Off

Procedures for safely shutting down and powering off the blade server.

Blade Server Installation and Removal

Removing Blade Server from Chassis

Steps to physically remove a blade server from its chassis.

Installing Blade Server into Chassis

Steps to physically install a blade server into its chassis.

Blade Server Cover Procedures

Removing the Blade Server Cover

Instructions for removing the top cover of the blade server.

Air Baffles

Air Baffle Installation

Guidance on installing air baffles for proper server cooling.

Internal Components Overview

Diagnostic Button and LED Functions

Explains the functionality of the diagnostic button and related LEDs.

Motherboard Component Replacement

CMOS Battery Installation

Procedure for installing or replacing the motherboard CMOS battery.

CPU Management

CPU Options and Replacement

Lists available CPU options and provides CPU replacement steps.

CPU and Heat Sink Procedures

Removing CPU and Heat Sink

Step-by-step instructions for removing the CPU and heat sink.

CPU and Heat Sink Installation

Memory Installation

DIMM Installation Procedure

Detailed steps for installing DIMMs into the blade server memory slots.

Supported DIMMs

DIMM Compatibility Lists

Lists of Cisco-supported DIMMs for M1 and M2 server models.

DIMM Configuration Considerations

Low-Voltage DIMM Settings

Explains BIOS settings for low-voltage DIMMs and power modes.

Memory Arrangement

DIMM Slot Layout and Channels

Describes the physical arrangement of DIMM slots and memory channels.

Memory Performance and Configuration

Memory Performance Factors

Discusses factors affecting blade server memory performance.

Memory Bandwidth and Performance

Performance Optimization Recommendations

Recommendations for achieving optimal memory bandwidth and performance.

Memory Mirroring and RAS

RAS Features and Limitations

Details memory mirroring and Reliability, Availability, Serviceability features.

Adapter Card Installation

Server Troubleshooting

Server Configuration Management

Server Specifications

Related Documentation

Obtaining Documentation and Service Requests

Information on accessing Cisco documentation and submitting service requests.