Cisco UCS C240 User Manual

Name: Cisco UCS C240
Brand: Cisco
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Cisco UCS C240 Server

Installation and Service Guide

Covers Server Generation M3

May 14, 2014

Text Part Number: OL-25761-01

Default Chapter3
- Table of Contents3
Preface7
- Related Documentation7
- Organization7
- Audience8
Chapter 1 Overview15
- External Features Overview15
- Summary of Server Features19
Installing the Server21
- Unpacking and Inspecting the Server22
Chapter 2 Installing the Server23
- Preparing for Server Installation23
- Installing the Server in a Rack25
- Initial Server Setup30
  - Connecting and Powering on the Server (Standalone Mode)30
- NIC Modes and NIC Redundancy Settings34
- System BIOS and CIMC Firmware35
  - Updating the BIOS and CIMC Firmware35
  - Accessing the System BIOS36
- Service Headers and Jumpers37
- Using the Clear CMOS Header J206541
Chapter 3 Maintaining the Server43
- Server Monitoring and Management Tools43
  - Cisco Integrated Management Interface (CIMC)43
  - Server Configuration Utility43
- Status Leds and Buttons44
- Preparing for Server Component Installation49
  - Required Equipment49
  - Shutting down and Powering off the Server49
- Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover50
- Replaceable Component Locations51
- Serial Number Location52
  - Installing or Replacing Server Components53
- Color-Coded Touch Points52
Step57
- Replacing a SAS Expander60
- Replacing Fan Modules62
- Replacing the Motherboard RTC Battery64
- Replacing Dimms66
  - Memory Performance Guidelines and Population Rules66
  - DIMM Replacement Procedure69
- Replacing Cpus and Heatsinks71
- Replacing a Mezzanine Card78
- Replacing a Pcie Riser80
- Replacing a Pcie Card82
  - Pcie Slots82
  - Installing an NVIDIA GRID or Tesla GPU Card90
- Replacing an Internal SD Card104
Appendix117
Server Specifications117
- Physical Specifications117
- Power Specifications118
  - AC Power Supply118
  - 1200 W AC Power Supply118
- Environmental Specifications120
Appendix A Server Specification119
- W DC Power Supply119
Appendix121
Power Cord Specifications121
- Supported Power Cords and Plugs122
  - AC Power Cord Illustrations123
Appendix B Power Cord Specification123
Appendix129
RAID Controller Considerations129
- A P P E N D I X C RAID Controller Considerations130
- Supported RAID Controllers and Required Cables130
Mixing Drive Types in RAID Groups132
- LSI Nytro Megaraid 8110-4I Considerations132
Battery Backup Units133
- Factory-Default Option ROM Settings134
RAID Controller Migration135
Embedded Megaraid Controller136
- Notes on Supported Embedded Megaraid Levels137
- Installing a SCU Upgrade ROM Module for Embedded RAID SAS Support138
- Installing a Software RAID Key Module for Embedded RAID 5 Support138
- Enabling the Embedded RAID Controller in the BIOS139
- Disabling the Embedded RAID Controller in the BIOS140
- Launching the LSI Embedded RAID Configuration Utility140
- Installing LSI Megasr Drivers for Windows and Linux140
- RAID Controller Cabling148
  - Cable Routing148
  - Cisco UCS C240 Server Cabling Instructions149
- Restoring RAID Configuration after Replacing a RAID Controller152
- For more Information153
Appendix155
Installation for Cisco UCS Integration155
- A P P E N D I X D Installation for Cisco UCS Integration156

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Cisco UCS C240 Specifications

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Management	Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC)
Form Factor	2U Rack
Memory	Up to 3TB DDR4
Storage	Up to 24 x 2.5-inch or 12 x 3.5-inch SAS/SATA HDDs or SSDs
Power Supply	Redundant hot-swappable power supplies (various wattage options)

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