Cisco UCS C220 M5 User Manual

Maintaining the Server
• Status LEDs and Buttons, on page 1
• Preparing For Component Installation, on page 6
• Removing and Replacing Components, on page 11
• Service Headers and Jumpers, on page 79
Status LEDs and Buttons
This section contains information for interpreting front, rear, and internal LED states.
Front-Panel LEDs
Figure 1: Front Panel LEDs
Table 1: Front Panel LEDs, Definition of States
StatesLED Name
Maintaining the Server
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Cisco UCS C220 M5 Specifications

General

Processor cache	22 MB
Processor model	6130
Execute Disable Bit	Yes
Processor frequency	2.1 GHz
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor boost frequency	3.7 GHz
Number of processors installed	2
On-board graphics card	-
Memory slots	24
Internal memory	64 GB
Internal memory type	DDR4-SDRAM
Maximum internal memory	128 GB
SSD interface	Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Optical drive type	No
Supported HDD sizes	2.5, 3.5 \
Supported SSD sizes	2.5\
Total storage capacity	32 GB
Maximum storage capacity	- TB
Chassis type	Rack (1U)
Power supply	700 W
Intel TSX-NI version	1.00

Summary

Status LEDs and Buttons

Front-Panel LEDs

Describes status indicators on the front panel, including LED names and states.

Preparing For Component Installation

Required Equipment For Service Procedures

Lists tools and equipment needed for various server service tasks.

Shutting Down and Removing Power From the Server

Shutting Down Using the Power Button

Steps to shut down the server using the physical power button on the front panel.

Shutting Down Using The Cisco IMC GUI

Steps to shut down the server via the Cisco IMC graphical user interface.

Shutting Down Using The Cisco UCS Manager Equipment Tab

Steps to shut down the server using the Cisco UCS Manager equipment tab.

Shutting Down Using The Cisco UCS Manager Service Profile

Steps to shut down the server using the Cisco UCS Manager service profile.

Replacing SAS/SATA Hard Drives or Solid State Drives

SAS/SATA Drive Population Guidelines

Guidelines for populating SAS/SATA drives for optimal performance.

4K Sector Format SAS/SATA Drives Considerations

Considerations for using 4K sector format SAS/SATA drives.

Replacing a Front-Loading NVMe SSD

Front-Loading NVMe SSD Population Guidelines

Guidelines for populating front-loading NVMe SSDs based on server model.

Front-Loading NVMe SSD Requirements and Restrictions

Requirements and restrictions for front-loading NVMe SSDs.

Replacing HHHL Form-Factor NVMe Solid State Drives

HHHL SSD Population Guidelines

Guidelines for installing HHHL form-factor NVMe SSDs.

HHHL Form-Factor NVMe SSD Requirements and Restrictions

Requirements and restrictions for HHHL form-factor NVMe SSDs.

Replacing CPUs and Heatsinks

Special Information For Upgrades to Second Generation Intel Xeon Scalable Processors

Information regarding firmware and BIOS upgrades for specific CPUs.

CPU Configuration Rules

Rules for configuring CPUs and DIMMs based on generation.

Tools Required For CPU Replacement

Lists necessary tools for CPU replacement procedures.

Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory Modules Population Rules and Performance Guidelines

DIMM Slot Numbering

Illustrates the numbering of DIMM slots on the motherboard.

Configuration Rules

Rules for configuring Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory Modules.

Replacing a Mini-Storage Module

Replacing a Mini-Storage Module Carrier

Procedure to remove and replace the mini-storage module carrier.

Replacing an M.2 SSD in a Mini-Storage Carrier For M.2

Population Rules For Mini-Storage M.2 SSDs

Rules for populating M.2 SSDs in mini-storage carriers.

Installing and Enabling a TPM

Installing TPM Hardware

Procedure for installing the TPM hardware module.

Enabling the TPM in the BIOS

Steps to enable TPM support within the system BIOS.

Enabling the Intel TXT Feature in the BIOS

Steps to enable the Intel TXT feature in the system BIOS.

Service Headers and Jumpers

Using the Clear CMOS Header (J38, Pins 9 - 10)

Procedure to clear CMOS settings via a specific header.

Using the BIOS Recovery Header (J38, Pins 11 - 12)

Procedure to recover BIOS using a specific header.

Using the Clear Password Header (J38, Pins 13 - 14)

Procedure to clear administrator password via a specific header.

Using the Boot Alternate Cisco IMC Image Header (J39, Pins 1 - 2)

Debug header to boot from an alternate Cisco IMC image.

Using the Reset Cisco IMC Password to Default Header (J39, Pins 3 - 4)

Debug header to reset Cisco IMC password to default.

Using the Reset Cisco IMC to Defaults Header (J39, Pins 5 - 6)

Debug header to reset Cisco IMC settings to defaults.