Chapter 1. Overview

Overview

Release Note and Interoperability Information

Hardware Installation Information

Software Configuration and Upgrade Information

Cisco UCS VIC Drivers Information

Chapter 1. Overview

This chapter includes the following sections:

- Overview

- Release Note and Interoperability Information

- Hardware Installation Information

- Software Configuration and Upgrade Information

- Cisco UCS VIC Drivers Information

Overview

This document describes the user documentation available for the Cisco Unified Computing System (Cisco UCS) products including the M-Series modular servers, Cisco UCS Manager, and Cisco UCS Central software. To find a document online, use one of the links in this roadmap.

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Release Note and Interoperability Information

Category

Description

Release Information

The following release information is available for Cisco UCS Manager:

- Release Notes for Cisco UCS Software—The most current information about open and resolved caveats for each release of Cisco UCS Manager.

- Release Bundle Contents—The contents of the bundles included in a given Cisco UCS Manager release, including the firmware and BIOS versions for all associated components.

The complete list of release notes and bundle contents documents can be found here: Click Here

Interoperability Information

The interoperability matrix provides interoperability information for Cisco UCS components and configurations that have been tested and validated by Cisco, by Cisco partners, or both. Use it as a reference for supported hardware and software.

The complete list of interoperability matrices can be found here: Click Here

The interactive UCS Hardware and Software Interoperability Utility lets you view the supported components and configurations for a selected server model and software release. The utility is available at the following URL: Click Here

Note:
The interoperability information for a particular release is dependent on third-party certification testing done after the release has been made public. Therefore, the interoperability information may not be available until several months after the release becomes publically available.

Hardware Installation Information

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Description

Hardware Installation Prerequisites

The Cisco UCS Site Preparation Guide contains important information about the site requirements for a Cisco UCS installation.

The Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information for the Cisco UCS M-Series Hardware Guide contains important safety information.

Tip:
The Cisco R Series Racks and Cisco RP Series PDUs are an ideal choice for Cisco UCS installations in a data center. For details, see Cisco R Series Rack and RP Series PDU Installation Guide.

Fabric Interconnect Installation

The following documents contain information about installing or upgrading a fabric interconnect:

- Cisco UCS 6100 Series Fabric Interconnect Hardware Installation Guide

- Cisco UCS 6200 Series Fabric Interconnect Hardware Installation Guide

- UCS 6140XP-40-port Fabric Interconnect Replacement or Upgrade for a UCS 6120XP-20-port Fabric Interconnect—Contains information about replacing a Cisco UCS 6140XP-40-port fabric interconnect or about upgrading a Cisco UCS 6120XP-20-port fabric interconnect to a Cisco UCS 6140XP-40-port fabric interconnect.

Note:
For information about upgrading a 6100 series fabric interconnect to a 6200 series fabric interconnect, see the upgrade guide for the upgrade path that you are using. The complete list of upgrade guides can be found here: Click Here .

Chassis and Cartridge Installation

For information about installing a Cisco UCS M-Series chassis and cartridge, see the guides that are available at the following URL: Click Here .

Software Configuration and Upgrade Information

Category

Description

Cisco UCS Manager Configuration Guides

The following guides contain Cisco UCS Manager software information:

- Cisco UCS Manager GUI Configuration Guide

- Cisco UCS M-Series GUI Firmware Management Guide

- Cisco UCS Manager GUI System Monitoring Guide

- Cisco UCS Manager CLI Configuration Guide

- Cisco UCS M-Series CLI Firmware Management Guide

- Cisco UCS Manager CLI System Monitoring Guide

- Configuration Limits

The complete list of Cisco UCS Manager configuration guides can be found here: Click Here

Cisco UCS VIC Drivers Information

Category

Description

Installation Information

The installation information for Cisco UCS VIC drivers can be found here: Click Here .