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Cisco UCS C240 Server Installation and Service Guide
OL-25761-01
CONTENTS
Preface vii
Related Documentation vii
Organization vii
Audience viii
Documentation Feedback viii
Conventions viii
Obtaining Documentation and Submitting a Service Request xiii
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CHAPTER
1 Overview 1-1
External Features Overview 1-1
Summary of Server Features 1-5
CHAPTER
2 Installing the Server 2-1
Unpacking and Inspecting the Server 2-2
Preparing for Server Installation 2-3
Installation Guidelines 2-3
Rack Requirements 2-4
Equipment Requirements 2-4
Slide Rail Adjustment Range 2-4
Installing the Server In a Rack 2-5
Installing the Slide Rails 2-5
Installing the Cable Management Arm (Optional) 2-8
Reversing the Cable Management Arm (Optional) 2-9
Initial Server Setup 2-10
Connecting and Powering On the Server (Standalone Mode) 2-10
NIC Modes and NIC Redundancy Settings 2-14
System BIOS and CIMC Firmware 2-15
Updating the BIOS and CIMC Firmware 2-15
Accessing the System BIOS 2-16
Service Headers and Jumpers 2-17
Header Locations on the Motherboard 2-17
Using the BIOS Recovery Header J2068 2-18