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General| Maximum Processors | 2 |
|---|---|
| Memory | Up to 192 GB DDR3 |
| Power Supply | Redundant power supplies |
| Management | Cisco Integrated Management Controller (IMC) |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable (2U) |
| Processor | Intel Xeon 5500/5600 series |
Details on the documentation set for Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) C-Series rack-mount servers.
Describes the required familiarity with electronic circuitry and wiring practices for using the guide.
Outlines the structure of the installation and service guide, chapter by chapter.
Identifies and describes the external features of the server's front panel.
Identifies and describes the external features of the server's rear panel.
Lists key hardware components and features of the Cisco UCS C210 server.
Provides steps for safely removing the server from its packaging and verifying contents.
Details site preparation, including guidelines, rack, and equipment requirements.
Explains the procedure for physically mounting the server into a rack using slide rails.
Covers powering on the server and basic network configuration for standalone mode.
Step-by-step guide to connecting power and initially powering on the server.
Describes configuration options for network interface card modes and redundancy.
Information regarding the system's BIOS and CIMC firmware.
Procedures for updating the server's BIOS and CIMC firmware to compatible levels.
Instructions on how to enter and navigate the system's BIOS setup utility.
Details the location and function of various motherboard jumpers for system management.
Procedure to recover a corrupt BIOS using the J1E5 jumper.
Instructions to reset the CIMC admin password to its default using jumper J45.
Procedure to clear CMOS settings using the J1E6 jumper for system recovery.
Instructions to reset the BIOS admin password using jumper J1E4.
Overview of tools for monitoring server health and managing system inventory.
Details on using the CIMC GUI or CLI for server monitoring and management.
Information on the utility for simplifying server inventory, diagnostics, and OS installation.
Describes the locations and interpretations of server LEDs for status and troubleshooting.
Details the location and states of LEDs on the server's front panel.
Details the location and states of LEDs on the server's rear panel.
Steps and requirements for preparing the server for component installation or replacement.
Lists essential tools and equipment needed for component installation and replacement.
Procedures for safely shutting down and powering off the server before servicing.
Instructions for safely removing and reinstalling the server within a rack.
Steps for removing and replacing the server's top cover for internal access.
Procedure for removing and replacing the server's front cover.
Diagrams showing the locations of replaceable components within the server.
General procedures for installing and replacing various server hardware components.
Guide for installing or replacing hot-pluggable hard drives and solid-state drives.
Instructions for installing or replacing server power supply units.
Procedure for installing or replacing the internal DVD drive.
Steps for installing or replacing the server's fan tray assembly.
Procedure for installing or replacing memory modules (DIMMs).
Guidelines for optimal memory configuration and population rules for best performance.
Step-by-step guide for installing or replacing CPUs and their associated heatsinks.
Procedure for installing or replacing the motherboard's CMOS battery.
Instructions for installing or replacing the Trusted Platform Module.
Procedure for removing and replacing the PCIe riser card assembly.
Guide for replacing PCIe cards used as network adapters.
Guide for replacing PCIe cards used as mass storage controllers.
Information on replacing SAS extender or SAS expander components.
Procedure for replacing the battery backup unit for LSI MegaRAID controllers.
Instructions for installing or replacing a mezzanine card.
Lists the physical dimensions and weight of the server chassis.
Details the operating and non-operating environmental conditions for the server.
Provides specifications for the server's power supplies, including voltage and current.
Details the KVM cable used for server console connection, including supported components.
Lists supported power cords and their corresponding plugs for different regions.
Details supported RAID controllers and the specific cables required for each.
Instructions for enabling the onboard ICH10R RAID controller in the BIOS.
Steps to enable mezzanine-style RAID controller cards in the BIOS.
Illustrates RAID controller connectors and recommended cable routing paths.
Guidance on identifying the installed RAID controller card in the server.
Procedure to disable Quiet Boot for older CIMC firmware versions.
Instructions on launching controller utilities from the Option ROM during boot.
Summary of LSI MegaRAID card beep codes indicating RAID array status.
Procedure to restore RAID configuration after replacing a controller.
References for further information on LSI utilities and RAID configurations.
Procedures for integrating servers with Cisco UCS Manager release 2.0(2xx) or later.
Steps for integrating servers with CIMC release 1.4(3c) or later into UCSM 2.0(2xx).
Explains FEX discovery policies for connecting servers to Fabric Interconnects.
Procedures for integrating servers with Cisco UCS Manager release earlier than 2.0(2xx).
Steps for integrating servers with CIMC release 1.2(2xx) into UCSM 1.4 or 2.0(1).
Process for upgrading servers prior to 1.2(2) for UCS Manager integration.
Procedure for migrating existing configurations to Cisco UCS Manager 2.0(2xx) or later.
Lists network adapter cards supported for C-Series servers in UCSM mode.
Table detailing supported network adapter cards across various server models.
Specifies qualified combinations of network adapter cards for UCSM mode.
Steps to disassociate a server from UCS Manager and return it to standalone mode.
Caveats and considerations for Cisco UCS C-Series servers integrated with a Cisco UCS system.
Procedure to update VIC firmware for integrated servers experiencing discovery failures.
Compares physical server power states with UCSM service profile power states.
Covers considerations for adapter cards during server decommission/recommission.
Details the need to re-acknowledge servers connected to a decommissioned FEX.
