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Cisco UCS C240 M5 Server Installation and Service Guide

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Overview3
Cisco UCS C240 M5 Server (SFF Drives, 24-Drive) Front Panel4
External Features4
Cisco UCS C240 M5 Server (SFF Drives, 8-Drive) Front Panel5
Cisco UCS C240 M5 Server (LFF Drives, 12-Drive) Front Panel Features6
Cisco UCS C240 M5 Server Rear Panel Features7
Serviceable Component Locations9
Summary of Server Features10
Table of Contents15
Installing the Server15
Preparing for Installation15
Installation Warnings and Guidelines15
Slide Rail and Cable Management Arm Dimensions17
Rack Requirements17
Rack Installation Tools Required17
Supported Cisco Slide Rail Kits17
Installing the Server in a Rack18
- Attaching the Inner Rail to the Side of the Server18
- Front Securing Mechanism, Inside of Front End19
- Install the Outer Slide Rails into the Rack19
- Insert the Server into the Slide Rails19
- Inner-Rail Release Clip20
- Installing the Cable Management Arm (Optional)21
- Attaching the CMA to the Rear Ends of the Slide Rails21
- Reversing the Cable Management Arm (Optional)22
- Connection Methods23
- Server Default Settings23
Initial Server Setup23
- Connecting to the Server Locally for Setup24
- Connecting to the Server Remotely for Setup24
- Setting up the System with the Cisco IMC Configuration Utility25
- Before You Begin25
- Valid NIC Redundancy Settings for each NIC Mode27
NIC Mode and NIC Redundancy Settings27
Updating the BIOS and Cisco IMC Firmware29
Accessing the System BIOS29
Smart Access Serial29
Smart Access USB30
- Maintaining the Server33
- Status Leds and Buttons33
- Front-Panel Leds34
- Rear-Panel Leds37
- Internal Diagnostic LED Locations40
- Internal Diagnostic Leds40
- Chapter:41
- Preparing for Component Installation41
- Required Equipment for Service Procedures41
- Shutting down and Removing Power from the Server41
- Shutting down Using the Cisco IMC CLI42
- Shutting down Using the Cisco IMC GUI42
- Removing the Server Top Cover43
- Shutting down Using the Cisco UCS Manager Equipment Tab43
- Shutting down Using the Cisco UCS Manager Service Profile43
- Removing the Top Cover44
- Hot Swap Vs Hot Plug45
- Removing and Replacing Components45
- Serial Number Location45
- Cisco UCS C240 M5 Server, Serviceable Component Locations46
- Front-Loading SAS/SATA Drive Population Guidelines48
- Replacing Front-Loading SAS/SATA Drives48
- 4K Sector Format SAS/SATA Drives Considerations49
- Large Form-Factor Drive (12-Drive) Version, Drive Bay Numbering49
- Small Form-Factor Drive (24-Drive) Versions, Drive Bay Numbering49
- Small Form-Factor Drive (8-Drive) Version, Drive Bay Numbering49
- Setting up UEFI Mode Booting in the BIOS Setup Utility50
- Setting up UEFI Mode Booting in the Cisco IMC GUI50
- Replacing a Front-Loading SAS/SATA Drive51
- Replacing a Drive in a Drive Tray52
- Rear-Loading SAS/SATA Drive Population Guidelines53
- Replacing Rear-Loading SAS/SATA Drives53
- Replacing a Rear-Loading SAS/SATA Drive54
- Replacing Front-Loading Nvme Ssds55
- Front-Loading Nvme SSD Population Guidelines56
- Front-Loading NVME SSD Requirements and Restrictions56
- Enabling Hot-Plug Support in the System BIOS57
- Enabling Hot-Plug Support Using the BIOS Setup Utility57
- Enabling Hot-Plug Support Using the Cisco IMC GUI57
- Replacing a Front-Loading Nvme SSD57
- Installing Riser 2C Kit for Front-Loading Nvme Ssds59
- : Pcie Cabling from Pcie Riser 2 to Drive Backplanes60
- Rear-Loading Nvme SSD Population Guidelines61
- Replacing Rear-Loading Nvme Ssds61
- Rear-Loading NVME SSD Requirements and Restrictions62
- Replacing a Rear-Loading Nvme SSD62
- Installing Riser 2B or 2C Kit for Rear-Loading Nvme Ssds64
- Pcie Cabling from Pcie Riser 2 to Drive Backplanes65
- Replacing a Rear-Loading Drive Backplane Assembly66
- Replacing a Rear-Drive Backplane Fan67
- HHHL Form-Factor NVME SSD Requirements and Restrictions68
- HHHL SSD Population Guidelines68
- Replacing an HHHL Form-Factor Nvme SSD68
- Replacing HHHL Form-Factor Nvme Solid State Drives68
- Pcie Riser Card Securing Mechanisms70
- Replacing Fan Modules70
- Top View of Fan Module71
- DIMM Population Rules72
- DIMM Population Rules and Memory Performance Guidelines72
- DIMM Slot Numbering72
- Replacing Memory Dimms72
- DIMM Mixing Rules73
- Memory Mirroring73
- Identifying a Faulty DIMM74
- Replacing Cpus and Heatsinks74
- Replacing Dimms74
- CPU Configuration Rules75
- Replacing a CPU and Heatsink75
- Tools Required for CPU Replacement75
- Removing the Cpu/Heatsink Assembly76
- Separating the CPU Assembly from the Heatsink77
- CPU Assembly Tool, CPU Assembly, and Heatsink Alignment Features79
- Thermal Interface Material Application Pattern80
- Installing the Heatsink/Cpu Assembly to the CPU Socket81
- Replacing a Mini-Storage Module82
- Replacing a Mini-Storage Module Carrier83
- Mini-Storage Module Carrier Socket84
- Replacing an SD Card in a Mini-Storage Carrier for SD84
- Population Rules for Mini-Storage M.2 Ssds85
- Replacing an M.2 SSD in a Mini-Storage Carrier for M.285
- Replacing a Micro SD Card86
- Location of Internal Micro SD Card Socket87
- Replacing a USB Drive87
- Replacing an Internal USB Drive87
- Location of Internal USB Port88
- Enabling or Disabling the Internal USB Port89
- Replacing the RTC Battery89
- Replacing Power Supplies90
- RTC Battery Location on Motherboard90
- Replacing AC Power Supplies91
- Replacing DC Power Supplies92
- Installing DC Power Supplies (First Time Installation)93
- Grounding for DC Power Supplies95
- Replacing a Pcie Riser95
- Pcie Riser Alignment Features96
- Replacing a Pcie Card96
- Pcie Slot Specifications97
- Rear Panel, Showing Pcie Slot Numbering97
- Pcie Riser 1B (UCSC-PCI-1B-C240M5) Pcie Expansion Slots98
- Pcie Riser 2A (UCSC-PCI-2A-C240M5) Pcie Expansion Slots98
- Pcie Riser 2B (UCSC-PCI-2B-C240M5) Pcie Expansion Slots98
- Cisco Virtual Interface Card (VIC) Considerations101
- Replacing an Mlom Card102
- VIC Support and Considerations in this Server102
- Replacing a SAS Storage Controller Card (RAID or HBA)103
- Storage Controller Card Firmware Compatibility104
- Replacing a Storage Controller Card105
- Replacing the Supercap (RAID Backup)105
- Replacing a SATA Interposer Card (8-Drive Server Only)107
- Supercap Bracket on Air Baffle107
- Replacing a Chassis Intrusion Switch109
- Replacing SATA Interposer Card109
- Installing a Trusted Platform Module (TPM)111
- Installing and Enabling a TPM111
- Installing TPM Hardware111
- TPM Considerations111
- Location of the TPM Socket112
- Enabling the Intel TXT Feature in the BIOS113
- Enabling the TPM in the BIOS113
- Service Headers and Jumpers114
- Location of Service Header Blocks J38 and J39115
- Using the Clear CMOS Header (J38, Pins 9 - 10)115
- Using the BIOS Recovery Header (J38, Pins 11 - 12)116
- Reboot with Recovery.cap File117
- Use BIOS Recovery Header and Recovery.cap File117
- Using the Clear Password Header (J38, Pins 13 - 14)118
- Using the Boot Alternate Cisco IMC Image Header (J39, Pins 1 - 2)119
- Using the Reset Cisco IMC Password to Default Header (J39, Pins 3 - 4)120
- Using the Reset Cisco IMC to Defaults Header (J39, Pins 5 - 6)120
- Physical Specifications123
- Server Specifications123
- Environmental Specifications124
- Power Specifications124
- 1050 W AC Power Supply125
- 1600 W AC Power Supply125
- 1050 W DC Power Supply126
- Power Cord Specifications127
- Storage Controller Considerations131
- Supported Storage Controllers and Cables131
- Supported Storage Controllers and Cables132
- This Appendix Provides Storage Controller (RAID and HBA) Information.132
- RAID Backup (Supercap)133
- Storage Controller Card Firmware Compatibility133
- Drive Type Mixing Best Practices134
- Mixing Drive Types in RAID Groups134
- Write-Cache Policy for Cisco 12G SAS Modular RAID Controllers134
- RAID Controller Migration135
- Storage Controller Cable Connectors and Backplanes135
  - Embedded SATA RAID136
  - SATA Interposer Cabling136
  - SFF 8-Drives UCSC-C240-M5S136
  - LFF 12-Drives UCSC-C240-M5L137
  - SFF, 8-Drive UCSC-C240-M5S Cabling with UCSC-RAID-M5137
  - LFF, 12-Drive UCSC-C240-M5L Cabling with UCSC-RAID-M5138
- Embedded SATA RAID Controller139
  - Embbeded SATA RAID Requirements140
  - Embedded SATA RAID Controller Considerations140
  - Embedded SATA RAID: Two SATA Controllers141
  - Enabling SATA Mode for the Embedded Controllers141
  - Accessing the Software RAID Configuration Utility142
  - Installing LSI Megasr Drivers for Windows and Linux142
  - Downloading the Megasr Drivers143
  - Microsoft Windows Server Drivers143
  - Updating Microsoft Windows Server Drivers144
  - Preparing Physical Thumb Drive for Linux145
- For more RAID Utility Information149
- Dowloading the Driver Image File145
- Linux Drivers145
- GPU Card Installation151
- Server Firmware Requirements151
- GPU Card Configuration Rules151
- Installing a Double-Wide GPU Card153
- GPU Front Support Bracket Inserted to Securing Latch on Air Baffle155
- NVIDIA GRID License Server Overview156
- NVIDIA GRID Licensing Architecture157
- Registering Your Product Activation Keys with NVIDIA158
- Downloading the GRID Software Suite158
- Installing NVIDIA GRID License Server Software158
- Platform Requirements for NVIDIA GRID License Server158
- Installing GRID License Server on Linux159
- Installing GRID License Server on Windows159
- Reading Your License Server’s MAC Address160
- Installing Licenses from the Licensing Portal161
- Viewing Available GRID Licenses161
- Viewing Current License Usage161
- Managing GRID Licenses162
- Acquiring a GRID License on Windows162
- Acquiring a GRID License on Linux162
- Using Gpumodeswitch163
- Installing Drivers to Support the GPU Cards164
- Updating the Server BIOS164
- Updating the GPU Card Drivers165
- Installation for Cisco UCS Manager Integration167

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