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Installing a Drive

Removing a Drive Blank

Installing a Drive Blank

Replacing the Front Mezzanine Module

Front Mezzanine Module Guidelines

Removing the Front Mezzanine Module

Installing the Front Mezzanine Module

Replacing the SuperCap Module

Removing the SuperCap Module

Installing the SuperCap Module

Replacing CPUs and Heatsinks

CPU Configuration Rules

Tools Required for CPU Replacement

Removing the CPU and Heatsink

Installing the CPU and Heatsink

Replacing Memory DIMMs

Memory Population Guidelines

Installing a DIMM or DIMM Blank

Memory Performance

Memory Mirroring and RAS

Replacing Intel Optane Persistent Memory Modules

Intel Optane Persistent Memory Module Population Rules and Performance Guidelines

Installing Intel Optane Persistent Memory Modules

BIOS Setup Utility Menu for PMEM

Servicing the mLOM

Installing an mLOM Card

Replacing an mLOM Card

Servicing the VIC

Cisco Virtual Interface Card (VIC) Considerations

Installing a Rear Mezzanine Card in Addition to the mLOM VIC

Installing a Bridge Card

Servicing the Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

Enabling the Trusted Platform Module

Removing the Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note

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Summary of Contents for UCS X210c M6

Page 1: ...allation and Service Note First Published 2021 07 30 Last Modified 2021 10 13 Americas Headquarters Cisco Systems Inc 170 West Tasman Drive San Jose CA 95134 1706 USA http www cisco com Tel 408 526 4000 800 553 NETS 6387 Fax 408 527 0883 ...

Page 3: ...de Blank 9 Installing a Compute Node Blank 10 Removing a Compute Node 12 Installing a Compute Node 13 Compute Node Configuration 14 Servicing a Compute Node 15 C H A P T E R 3 Removing and Installing the Compute Node Cover 15 Removing a Compute Node Cover 15 Installing a Compute Node Cover 16 Internal Components 17 Replacing a Drive 17 NVMe SSD Requirements and Restrictions 18 Enabling Hot Plug Su...

Page 4: ...7 Installing a DIMM or DIMM Blank 51 Memory Performance 51 Memory Mirroring and RAS 52 Replacing Intel Optane Persistent Memory Modules 52 Intel Optane Persistent Memory Module Population Rules and Performance Guidelines 52 Installing Intel Optane Persistent Memory Modules 53 BIOS Setup Utility Menu for PMEM 54 Servicing the mLOM 55 Installing an mLOM Card 55 Replacing an mLOM Card 56 Servicing th...

Page 5: ...roller Module 64 Cisco Boot Optimized M 2 RAID Controller Considerations 64 Replacing a Cisco Boot Optimized M 2 RAID Controller 65 Recycling the PCB Assembly PCBA 67 Technical Specifications 75 A P P E N D I X A Physical Specifications for the UCS X210c M6 Compute Node 75 Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note v Contents ...

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Page 7: ...ential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If the equipment causes interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by t...

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Page 9: ...ge device configurations Up to six SAS SATA RAID compatible drives connected over PCIe with the rest of the compute node RAID levels 0 1 5 6 10 and 50 are supported Up to six NVMe drives A mixture of up to six SATA SATA or NVMe drives is supported 1 modular LAN on motherboard mLOM module 1 rear mezzanine module A mini storage module socket for one M 2 module with slots for two M 2 drives Up to 8 U...

Page 10: ... provides a visual indicator that glows solid blue to identify a specific drive The switch is a push button that toggles the Indicator LED on or off See Front Panel Buttons on page 3 4 System Health LED A multifunction LED that indicates the state of the compute node Steady green indicates the compute node successfully booted to runtime and is in normal operating state Steady amber indicates that ...

Page 11: ...lding it down toggles the locator LED on when it glows a steady blue or off when it is dark The LED can also be dark if the compute node is not receiving power For more information see Interpreting LEDs on page 6 Drive Bays Each Cisco UCS X210c M6 compute node has a front mezzanine slot that can support local storage drives of different types and quantities of 2 5 inch SAS SATA or NVMe drives A dr...

Page 12: ...m installation directly rather than remotely The connector imates to a KVM dongle cable UCSX C DEBUGCBL that provides a connection into a Cisco UCS compute node The cable provides connection to the following VGA connector for a monitor Host Serial Port USB port connector for a keyboard and mouse With this cable you can create a direct connection to the operating system and the BIOS running on a co...

Page 13: ...lth LED which is a visual indicator that shows whether the compute node is operating in a normal runtime state the LED glows steady green If the System Health LED shows anything other than solid green the compute node is not operating normally and it requires attention The following System Health LED states indicate that the compute node is not operating normally Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node In...

Page 14: ...mory is configured for RAS Failed drive in a compute node configured for RAID Degraded Solid Amber Boot failure Fatal processor or bus errors detected Fatal uncorrectable memory error detected Lost both IFMs Lost both drives Excessive thermal conditions Critical Blinking Amber Interpreting LEDs Table 1 Compute Node LEDs Description Color LED Power off Off Compute Node Power callout 1 on the Chassi...

Page 15: ...f the LED is not blinking the compute node is not selected You can initiate the LED in UCS Intersight or by pressing the button which toggles the LED on and off Blinking Blue 1 Hz Table 2 Drive LEDs Description Color LED Inactive Off Drive Activity Green ON for presence and Green Flashing for I O activity Green No fault detected the drive is not installed or it is not receiving power Off Drive Hea...

Page 16: ...Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note 8 Overview Interpreting LEDs ...

Page 17: ...perate the Cisco UCS X9508 chassis with an empty compute node slot Fill any empty compute node slots with either a blank or a compute node Use this task to remove a compute node blank Step 1 Grasp the compute node blank by the finger holds Step 2 Pull the blank towards you until it is completely removed from the chassis Notice that the module blank has indicators that show how to orient the blank ...

Page 18: ...uration is 1 installed compute node so in this configuration you need 7 module blanks installed Compute node blanks are interchangeable within the same chassis or other Cisco UCS X9508 chassis Use this task to install a compute node blank Step 1 Grasp the blank by the finger holds Step 2 Hold the module blank vertically and align the module blank with the slot Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Insta...

Page 19: ... the blank Step 3 Keeping the compute node blank vertical slide it into the slot until the blank is flush with the face of the chassis Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note 11 Installing a Compute Node Installing a Compute Node Blank ...

Page 20: ...pute node by using Cisco Intersight Step 2 Press the release button at the center of the compute node s faceplate to disengage the ejector handles Step 3 Grasp the ejector handles and pull them outward so that they arc vertically away from each other While moving the compute node handles you might feel some resistance This resistance is normal It occurs because the connectors at the rear of the co...

Page 21: ...installing another compute node see Installing a Compute Node on page 13 b If the compute node slot is to remain empty reinstall the compute node blank panels UCSX 9508 FSBK to maintain proper thermal temperatures and to keep dust out of the chassis Installing a Compute Node Before you begin The compute node must have its cover installed before installing it into the chassis to ensure adequate air...

Page 22: ... When the compute node is completely installed the retention latches at the end of each handle click into place Step 6 Configure the compute node as needed through Cisco Intersight See Compute Node Configuration on page 14 Compute Node Configuration Cisco UCS M6 compute nodes such as the Cisco UCS X210c M6 can be configured and managed using the Cisco Intersight management platform in Intersight M...

Page 23: ...lling a Bridge Card on page 58 Servicing the Trusted Platform Module TPM on page 59 Mini Storage Module on page 62 Recycling the PCB Assembly PCBA on page 67 Removing and Installing the Compute Node Cover The top cover for the Cisco UCS X210c M6 compute node can be removed to allow access to internal components some of which are field replaceable The green button on the top cover releases the comp...

Page 24: ...se this task to install a removed top cover for the UCS X210c M6 compute node Step 1 Insert the cover angled so that it hits the stoppers on the base Step 2 Lower the compute node s cover until it reaches the bottom Step 3 Keeping the compute node s cover flat slide it forward until the release button clicks Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note 16 Servicing a Compute Node ...

Page 25: ...hich supports X Series mezzanine cards such as VIC 14825 10 Trusted Platform Module TPM connector 9 mLOM slot for an X Series mLOM network adapter such as VIC 14425 12 Bridge Card which connects rear mezzanine card and the mLOM 11 Replacing a Drive You can remove and install some drives without removing the compute node from the chassis All drives have front facing access and they can be removed a...

Page 26: ...ed_mode_guide_chapter_0110 html NVMe PCIe SSDs cannot be controlled with a SAS RAID controller because NVMe SSDs interface with the server via the PCIe bus UEFI boot is supported in all supported operating systems Enabling Hot Plug Support Surprise and OS informed hotplug is supported with the following conditions VMD must be enabled to support hotplug VMD must be enabled before installing an OS o...

Page 27: ...ve Failure to allow this 20 second wait period causes the management software to display incorrect drive inventory information If incorrect drive information is displayed remove the affected drive s wait for 20 seconds then reinstall them Caution To install a SAS SATA or NVMe drive in the compute node follow this procedure Step 1 Place the drive ejector into the open position by pushing the releas...

Page 28: ...sing The drives are front facing so removing them does not require any disassembly Use this procedure to remove a drive blank from the compute node Step 1 Grasp the drive blank handle Step 2 Slide the drive blank out of the slot Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note 20 Servicing a Compute Node Removing a Drive Blank ...

Page 29: ...nk on page 21 Installing a Drive Blank Use this task to install a drive blank Step 1 Align the drive blank so that the sheet metal is facing down Step 2 Holding the blank level slide it into the empty drive bay Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note 21 Servicing a Compute Node Installing a Drive Blank ...

Page 30: ...drives directly connected to CPU 1 RAID capability which is supported with Intel Virtual RAID on CPU VROC MRAID Storage Controller Module UCSX X10C RAIDF Supports a mixed drive configuration of up to six SAS SATA and NVMe maximum of four drives Provides HW RAID support for SAS SATA drives in multiple RAID groups and levels NVMe drives support RAID with Intel Virtual RAID on CPU VROC in slots 1 to ...

Page 31: ...e following procedure to remove the front mezzanine module This procedure applies to the following modules Front mezzanine blank UCSX X10C FMBK Compute Pass Through Controller UCSX X10C PT4F MRAID Storage Controller Module UCSX X10C RAIDF Before you begin To remove the front mezzanine module you need a T8 screwdriver and a 2 Phillips screwdriver Step 1 If the compute node s cover is not already re...

Page 32: ...at all the screws are removed lift the front mezzanine module to remove it from the compute node Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note 24 Servicing a Compute Node Removing the Front Mezzanine Module ...

Page 33: ...s procedure applies to the following modeules Front mezzanine blank UCSX X10C FMBK Compute Pass Through Controller UCSX X10C PT4F MRAID Storage Controller Module UCSX X10C RAIDF Before you begin To install the front mezzanine module you need a T8 screwdriver and a 2 Phillips screwdriver Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note 25 Servicing a Compute Node Installing the Front M...

Page 34: ...ine up Step 3 Secure the front mezzanine module to the compute node a Using a 2 Phillips screwdriver tighten the captive screws on the top of the front mezzanine module This step may be skipped if installing the front mezzanine blank UCSX X10C FMBK Note Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note 26 Servicing a Compute Node Installing the Front Mezzanine Module ...

Page 35: ...e UCSB MRAID SC is a battery bank which connects to the front mezzanine storage module board and provides power to the RAID controller if facility power is interrupted The front mezzanine with the SuperCap module installed is UCSX X10C RAIDF The SuperCap module is only needed when the MRAID Storage Controller module UCSX C10C RAIDF is installed Note Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and...

Page 36: ...or to the module Figure 8 Location of the SuperCap Module on the UCS X210c M6 Compute Node To replace the SuperCap module follow these steps Step 1 If you have not already removed the Front Mezzanine module do so now See Removing the Front Mezzanine Module on page 23 Step 2 Before removing the SuperCap module note its orientation in the tray as shown in the previous image When correctly oriented t...

Page 37: ...me resistance because the tray is curved to secure the module Step 5 Disconnect the ribbon cable from the SuperCap module a On the SuperCap module locate the lever that secures the ribbon cable to the battery pack Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note 29 Servicing a Compute Node Removing the SuperCap Module ...

Page 38: ...Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note 30 Servicing a Compute Node Removing the SuperCap Module ...

Page 39: ...Cap module Step 6 Remove the existing battery pack from its case and insert a new one making sure to align the new battery pack so that the connector aligns with the ribbon cable Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note 31 Servicing a Compute Node Removing the SuperCap Module ...

Page 40: ... on page 32 Installing the SuperCap Module If you removed the SuperCap module use this procedure to reinstall and reconnect it Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note 32 Servicing a Compute Node Installing the SuperCap Module ...

Page 41: ...n cable is not in the way You do not want to pinch the ribbon cable when you install the SuperCap c When the ribbon cables are clear of the case press the SuperCap module until it is seated in the case You might feel some resistance as the SuperCap snaps into place Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note 33 Servicing a Compute Node Installing the SuperCap Module ...

Page 42: ...he SuperCap module Step 3 Align the SuperCap module with its slot on the module and seat the module into the slot Make sure not to pinch the ribbon cable while inserting the SuperCap module into the slot Caution Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note 34 Servicing a Compute Node Installing the SuperCap Module ...

Page 43: ...age 47 The compute node can operate with one or two identical CPUs installed The minimum configuration is at least CPU 1 installed Install CPUs 1 first then CPU2 The following restrictions apply when using a single CPU configuration Any unused CPU socket must have the protective dust cover from the factory installed The maximum number of DIMMs is 16 Only CPU1 channels A1 through H1 are used Tools ...

Page 44: ...atsink new heatsinks have pre applied TIM Can be ordered separately as Cisco PID UCS CPU TIM One TIM kit covers one CPU Removing the CPU and Heatsink Use the following procedure to remove an installed CPU and heatsink from the blade server With this procedure you will remove the CPU from the motherboard disassemble individual components then place the CPU and heatsink into the fixture that came wi...

Page 45: ... along the edge of the fins and lift the CPU assembly off of the motherboard While lifting the CPU assembly make sure not to bend the heatsink fins Also if you feel any resistance when lifting the CPU assembly verify that the rotating wires are completely in the unlocked position Caution b Put the CPU assembly on a rubberized mat or other ESD safe work surface When placing the CPU on the work surf...

Page 46: ...ts at the corners of the dust cover b Lower the dust cover and simultaneously press down on the edges until it snaps into place over the CPU socket Do not press down in the center of the dust cover Caution Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note 38 Servicing a Compute Node Removing the CPU and Heatsink ...

Page 47: ...edge of the CPU carrier 2 so that you can disengage the second pair of CPU clips near both ends of the TIM breaker Be careful when flexing the CPU carrier If you apply too much force you can damage the CPU carrier Flex the carrier only enough to release the CPU clips Make sure to watch the clips while performing this step so that you can see when they disengage from the CPU carrier Caution e Gentl...

Page 48: ...ink attempt to disengage the CPU clips again Note b Flip the CPU and carrier right side up so that the words PRESS are visible c Align the posts on the fixture and the pin 1 locations on the CPU carrier and the fixture 1 in the following illustration d Lower the CPU and CPU carrier onto the fixture Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note 40 Servicing a Compute Node Removing t...

Page 49: ...cket 2 because CPU socket 1 must always be populated in a runtime deployment Installing the CPU and Heatsink Use this procedure to install a CPU if you have removed one or if you are installing a CPU in an empty CPU socket To install the CPU you will move the CPU to the fixture then attach the CPU assembly to the CPU socket on the server mother board Step 1 Remove the CPU socket dust cover UCS CPU...

Page 50: ...lied syringe Continue with step a below a Apply the Bottle 1 cleaning solution that is included with the heatsink cleaning kit UCSX HSCK as well as the spare CPU package to the old TIM on the heatsink and let it soak for a least 15 seconds b Wipe all of the TIM off the heatsink using the soft cloth that is included with the heatsink cleaning kit Be careful to avoid scratching the heatsink surface ...

Page 51: ...n align pin 1 location of the heatsink with the pin 1 location on the CPU fixture 2 then lower the heatsink onto the CPU fixture The heatsink is correctly oriented when the embossed triangle points to the CPU pin 1 location as shown Make sure the rotating wires are in the unlocked position so that the feet of the wires do not impede installing the heatsink Caution Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node I...

Page 52: ...PU motherboard socket a Push the rotating wires inward to the unlocked position so that they do not obstruct installation Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note 44 Servicing a Compute Node Installing the CPU and Heatsink ...

Page 53: ...to the CPU socket The heatsink is correctly oriented when the embossed triangle points to the CPU pin 1 location as shown Make sure the rotating wires are in the unlocked position so that the feet of the wires do not impede installing the heatsink Caution Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note 45 Servicing a Compute Node Installing the CPU and Heatsink ...

Page 54: ...ing the Torx driver to tighten the securing nuts Caution d Set the T30 Torx driver to 12 in lb of torque and tighten the 4 securing nuts to secure the CPU to the motherboard 2 You can start with any nut but make sure to tighten the securing nuts in a diagonal pattern Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note 46 Servicing a Compute Node Installing the CPU and Heatsink ...

Page 55: ...Memory Population Guidelines The following is a partial list of memory usage and population guidelines For detailed information about memory usage and population download the Cisco UCS C220 C240 B200 M6 Memory Guide Only Cisco memory is supported Third party DIMMs are not tested or supported Caution This compute node contains 32 DIMM slots 16 per CPU Memory Considerations All DIMMs must be all DDR...

Page 56: ...splays its memory processor and slot ID on the motherboard For example P1 A1 indicates slot A1 for processor 1 Also you can further identify which DIMM slot connects to which CPU by dividing the blade in half vertically All DIMM slots on the left are connected to CPU 1 All DIMM slots on the right are connected to CPU 2 For each CPU each set of 16 DIMMs is arranged into 8 channels where each channe...

Page 57: ...er of DIMMs per CPU If your server has two CPUs balance DIMMs evenly across the two CPUs as shown in the table The table below lists recommended configurations Using 3 5 7 9 10 11 or 13 15 DIMMs per CPU is not recommended Other configurations results in reduced performance Note The following table shows the memory population order for DDR4 DIMMs Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Ser...

Page 58: ...2 and 16 DIMMs install all higher capacity DIMMs in blue slots and all lower capacity DIMMs in black slots Note DIMM Slot Keying Consideration DIMM slots that connect to each CPU socket are oriented 180 degrees from each other So when you compare the DIMM slots for CPU 1 and the DIMM slots for CPU 2 the DIMMs do not install the same way Instead when you install DIMM attached to both CPUs the DIMM ...

Page 59: ...f the notch is misaligned it is possible to damage the DIMM the slot or both Note Step 3 Press the DIMM connector latches inward slightly to seat them fully Step 4 Populate all slots with a DIMM or DIMM blank A slot cannot be empty Figure 10 Installing Memory Memory Performance When considering the memory configuration of the compute node there are several things to consider For example Cisco UCS ...

Page 60: ... and BIOS to version 4 2 x or later and install the supported Third Generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors before installing PMEMs Note PMEMs and their sockets are fragile and must be handled with care to avoid damage during installation Caution To ensure the best compute node performance it is important that you are familiar with memory performance guidelines and population rules before you in...

Page 61: ...osition in the new compute node Note the positions of each PMEM or temporarily label them when removing them from the old compute node Caution d Locate the PMEM that you are removing and then open the ejector levers at each end of its DIMM slot Step 2 Install a new PMEM Before installing PMEMs see the population rules for this compute node Intel Optane Persistent Memory Module Population Rules and...

Page 62: ...nd namespaces and to update PMEM firmware To open the BIOS Setup Utility press F2 when prompted during a system boot The PMEM menu is on the Advanced tab of the utility Advanced Intel Optane DC Persistent Memory Configuration From this tab you can access other menu items DIMMs Displays the installed PMEMs From this page you can update PMEM firmware and configure other PMEM parameters Monitor healt...

Page 63: ...e node supports a modular LOM mLOM card to provide additional rear panel connectivity The mLOM socket is on the rear corner of the motherboard The mLOM socket provides a Gen 3 x16 PCIe lane The socket remains powered when the compute node is in 12 V standby power mode and it supports the network communications services interface NCSI protocol If your mLOM card is a Cisco UCS Virtual Interface Card...

Page 64: ...the Power button Replacing an mLOM Card The compute node supports an mLOM in the rear mezzanine slot Use this procedure to replace an mLOM Step 1 Remove any existing mLOM card or a blanking panel a Shut down and remove power from the compute node b Remove the compute node from the chassis You might have to detach cables from the rear panel to provide clearance c Remove the top cover from the compu...

Page 65: ...ed on the compute node Table 4 Supported VICs on Cisco UCS X210c M6 UCS VIC 14825 4x25G mezz for X Compute Node UCSX V4 Q25GME Cisco Virtual Interface Card VIC Considerations This section describes VIC card support and special considerations for this compute node A blade with only one mezzanine card is an unsupported configuration With this configuration blade discovery does not occur through mana...

Page 66: ...next If the mLOM card is already installed install a bridge card Go to Installing a Bridge Card on page 58 If not install the mLOM which must be installed before the bridge card can be attached Go to Installing an mLOM Card on page 55 Installing a Bridge Card The Cisco UCS VIC 14000 Series Bridge is a physical card that provides data connection between the mLOM and VIC Use this procedure to instal...

Page 67: ...Here to Install text is Step 4 When the bridge card is correctly seated use a 2 Phillips screwdriver to secure the captive screws Make sure the captive screws are snug but do not overdrive them or you risk stripping the screw Caution Servicing the Trusted Platform Module TPM The Trusted Platform Module TPM is a component that can securely store artifacts used to authenticate the compute node These...

Page 68: ...latform Module Use this task to enable the TPM Step 1 Install the TPM hardware a Decommission power off and remove the compute node from the chassis b Remove the top cover from the compute node as described in Removing and Installing the Compute Node Cover on page 15 c Install the TPM to the TPM socket on the compute node motherboard and secure it using the one way screw that is provided See the f...

Page 69: ...or recyclers who will be reclaiming the electronics for proper disposal to comply with local eco design and e waste regulations Note To remove the Trusted Platform Module TPM the following requirements must be met for the compute node It must be disconnected from facility power It must be removed from the equipment rack The top cover must be removed If the top cover is not removed see Removing and...

Page 70: ... side as the carrier s connector to the board socket on the compute node Dual SATA M 2 SSDs can be configured in a RAID 1 array through the BIOS Setup Utility s embedded SATA RAID interface and configured through IMM The M 2 SSDs are managed by the MSTOR RAID controller Note The embedded SATA RAID controller requires that the compute node is set to boot in UEFI mode rather than Legacy mode Note Re...

Page 71: ... SSD into the carrier a Orient the SSD correctly When correctly oriented the end of the SSD with two alignment holes lines up with the two alignment pins on the carrier Note b Angle the end with the screw into the end of the carrier that has 2 parallel guide clips c Press the other end of the SSD into the carrier until the alignment pins engage and the retaining clip clicks the SSD into place Cisc...

Page 72: ...M 2 drive in slot 1 the top is the first SATA device a SATA M 2 drive in slot 2 the underside is the second SATA device The name of the controller in the software is MSTOR RAID A drive in Slot 1 is mapped as drive 253 a drive in slot 2 is mapped as drive 254 When using RAID we recommend that both SATA M 2 drives are the same capacity If different capacities are used the smaller capacity of the two...

Page 73: ...utility specific to this controller that you can use to create and delete RAID volumes view controller properties and erase the physical drive contents Access the utility by pressing F2 when prompted during compute node boot Then navigate to Advanced Cisco Boot Optimized M 2 RAID Controller Replacing a Cisco Boot Optimized M 2 RAID Controller This topic describes how to remove and replace a Cisco ...

Page 74: ...single screw that secures the end of the M 2 SSD to the carrier g Turn the controller over and install the second M 2 drive Figure 11 Cisco Boot Optimized M 2 RAID Controller Showing M 2 Drive Installation Step 3 Install the controller to its socket on the motherboard a Position the controller over the socket with the controller s connector facing down and at the same end as the motherboard socket...

Page 75: ... is not a standard field service option This procedure is for recyclers who will be reclaiming the electronics for proper disposal to comply with local eco design and e waste regulations Note To remove the printed circuit board assembly PCBA the following requirements must be met The compute node must be disconnected from facility power The compute node must be removed from the equipment rack The ...

Page 76: ...ard each other inwards to unlock the CPU and heat sink c Remove each CPU from the motherboard and flip each CPU upside down Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note 68 Servicing a Compute Node Recycling the PCB Assembly PCBA ...

Page 77: ...Optional If the front mezzanine module is installed remove it a Use the T8 screwdriver to remove the M3 top mounting screw on each exterior side of the compute node b Use the 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the two captive screws on the front mezzanine module Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note 69 Servicing a Compute Node Recycling the PCB Assembly PCBA ...

Page 78: ...river to remove the two screws then remove the card Step 4 Optional If the rear mezzanine card is installed use the 2 screwdriver to remove the four captive screws then remove the card Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note 70 Servicing a Compute Node Recycling the PCB Assembly PCBA ...

Page 79: ...r to remove the four captive screws then remove the card Step 6 Using a T10 Torx driver remove the two M3 screws and remove the middle M 2 module Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note 71 Servicing a Compute Node Recycling the PCB Assembly PCBA ...

Page 80: ...screw on each exterior side of the compute node b Turn the compute node upside down and use the T10 screwdriver to remove the two M3 mounting screws on the bottom of the sheet metal Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note 72 Servicing a Compute Node Recycling the PCB Assembly PCBA ...

Page 81: ...Step 9 Disconnect the motherboard from the compute node s sheet metal a Use the 6mm hex nut driver to remove the two standoffs b Use the 2 Phillips screwdriver to remove the front mezzanine cage retaining screw then remove the cage c Use the T10 screwdriver to remove the four M3 screws 6 mm standoffs 2 Red circles Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note 73 Servicing a Compute...

Page 82: ... screw 1 Purple circle Step 10 Recycle the sheet metal and motherboard in compliance with your local recycling and e waste regulations Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note 74 Servicing a Compute Node Recycling the PCB Assembly PCBA ...

Page 83: ...tions for the UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Value Specification 1 93 inches 49 02 mm Height 11 79 inches 299 47 mm Width 24 97 inches 634 24 mm Depth The weight depends on the components installed Minimally configured compute node weight 12 84 lb 5 83 kg Fully configured compute node weight 25 1 lb 11 39 kg Weight Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note 75 ...

Page 84: ...Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note 76 Technical Specifications Technical Specifications ...

Page 85: ...13 installing compute node blank 10 installing CPU 41 installing drive blank 21 installing heatsink 41 installing mLOM 55 L LED 6 7 compute node activity 7 compute node health 7 compute node locator 7 compute node power 6 drive activity 7 drive health 7 M M 2 SSD installing 63 M 2 SSD removing 62 memory mirroring and RAS 52 mezzanine module front 23 mirroring memory 52 mLOM installing 55 mLOM serv...

Page 86: ...SuperCap module installing 32 SuperCap module removing 28 T trusted platform module TPM removing 61 Cisco UCS X210c M6 Compute Node Installation and Service Note IN 2 INDEX ...

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