Cisco APIC M3 User Manual

CONTENTS
Overview 1
CHAPTER 1
Overview 1
External Features 1
Serviceable Component Locations 3
Summary of Server Features 5
Installing the Server 7
CHAPTER 2
Preparing for Installation 7
Installation Warnings and Guidelines 7
Grounding Requirements 9
Rack Requirements 9
Installing the Server in a Rack 10
Installing the Cable Management Arm (Optional) 12
Reversing the Cable Management Arm (Optional) 13
Initial Server Setup 14
Connecting to the Server Locally For Setup 15
Connecting to the Server Remotely For Setup 16
Setting Up the System With the Cisco IMC Configuration Utility 17
NIC Mode and NIC Redundancy Settings 19
Updating the BIOS and Cisco IMC Firmware 20
Accessing the System BIOS 21
Smart Access Serial 21
Smart Access USB 22
Maintaining the Server 23
CHAPTER 3
Status LEDs and Buttons 23
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Cisco APIC M3 Specifications

General

Brand	Cisco
Model	APIC M3
Category	Server
Language	English