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Cisco UCS C240 Server Installation and Service Guide
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Procedure 1: Reboot With recovery.cap File 2-18
Procedure 2: Use Recovery Jumper and recovery.cap File 2-20
Using the Clear CMOS Header J2065 2-21
CHAPTER
3 Maintaining the Server 3-1
Server Monitoring and Management Tools 3-1
Cisco Integrated Management Interface (CIMC) 3-1
Server Configuration Utility 3-1
Status LEDs and Buttons 3-2
Front Panel LEDs 3-2
Rear Panel LEDs and Buttons 3-4
Internal Diagnostic LEDs 3-6
Preparing for Server Component Installation 3-7
Required Equipment 3-7
Shutting Down and Powering Off the Server 3-7
Removing and Replacing the Server Top Cover 3-8
Replaceable Component Locations 3-9
Serial Number Location 3-10
Color-Coded Touch Points 3-10
Installing or Replacing Server Components 3-11
Replacing Hard Drives or Solid State Drives 3-12
Drive Population Guidelines 3-12
Drive Replacement Procedure 3-13
Replacing a Drive Backplane 3-15
Replacing a SAS Expander 3-18
Replacing Fan Modules 3-20
Replacing the Motherboard RTC Battery 3-22
Replacing DIMMs 3-24
Memory Performance Guidelines and Population Rules 3-24
DIMM Replacement Procedure 3-27
Replacing CPUs and Heatsinks 3-29
Special Information For Upgrades to Intel E5-2600 v2 Series CPUs 3-29
CPU Configuration Rules 3-29
CPU Replacement Procedure 3-30
Additional CPU-Related Parts To Order With RMA Replacement Motherboards 3-35
Replacing a Mezzanine Card 3-36
Replacing a PCIe Riser 3-38
Replacing a PCIe Card 3-40
PCIe Slots 3-40