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Cisco UCS C210 Server Installation and Service Guide
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Preface
This preface describes the audience, organization, and conventions of the Cisco UCS C210 Server 
Installation and Service Guide. It also provides information on how to obtain related documentation.
This guide covers UCS C210 Server Generations M1 and M2. Differences between the generations are 
noted in text.
Related Documentation 
The documentation set for the Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) C-Series rack-mount servers is 
described in the roadmap document at the following link:
Cisco UCS C-Series Documentation Roadmap 
Audience 
To use this installation guide, you must be familiar with electronic circuitry and wiring practices and 
preferably be a technician who is experienced with electronic and electromechanical equipment.
Organization 
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter Title Description
Chapter 1 Overview Provides a brief overview of the Cisco Unified Computing 
System (UCS) and the role that the Cisco UCS C210 server plays 
in the Cisco Unified Computing System environment.
Chapter 2 Installing the Server Describes how to install the server into a rack, how to cable and 
power on the server, and how to connect to the service processor 
and your network.
Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server Identifies the replaceable components of the server and describes 
how to replace them.
Appendix A Technical 
Specifications
Lists physical, environmental, and power specifications.
Appendix B Cable and Power Cord 
Specifications
Lists specifications for the supported international power cords.