Cisco UCS C-Series Information
This section describes the user documentation available for the C-Series Rack-Mount Server products, including the C-Series rack-mount servers and Cisco Integrated Management Controller () software. To find a document online, use one of the links in this section.
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Release Notes and Interoperability Information
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Release Notes |
The release notes provide the most current information about open and resolved caveats for each release of the software, including the and , the C-Series BIOS versions, and the utilities and drivers associated with each release. The complete list of release notes can be found here: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10739/prod_release_notes_list.html
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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: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10477/prod_technical_reference_list.html 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: http://www.cisco.com/web/techdoc/ucs/interoperability/matrix/matrix.html
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Hardware Installation Information
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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 C-Series Servers contains important safety information.
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Rack Server Installation |
The following documents contain information about installing a Cisco UCS rack server:
The complete list of Cisco UCS C-Series rack server installation guides can be found here: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10493/prod_installation_guides_list.html |
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Rack Server Integration Guides |
The complete list of Cisco UCS C-Series rack server integration guides can be found here: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps11736/products_installation_and_configuration_guides_list.html |
Software Configuration and Upgrade Information
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Configuration Guides |
The following documents contain configuration information:
A complete list of the GUI and CLI configuration guides can be found here: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10739/products_installation_and_configuration_guides_list.html.
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Upgrade Guides |
The following documents contain upgrade information:
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CLI Reference Information |
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RAID Server Configuration Guide |
C-Series Utility Information
The documentation for the following C-Series utilities can be found here: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10493/products_user_guide_list.html
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Cisco Host Upgrade Utility |
Upgrades the firmware components on a rack-mount server, including the following:
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Cisco CIMC Firmware Update Utility |
Updates firmware versions for host(x86)-based systems for standalone servers that are not on the network.
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Cisco Driver Installer Utility |
Enables you to install or update drivers for all Cisco supported devices. |
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Cisco UCS Configuration Utility |
Enables you to modify server BIOS and CIMC settings using an XML or text file. |
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Cisco UCS Server Configuration Utility |
Enables system administrators to upgrade, troubleshoot, and configure a Cisco UCS C-Series server. As a system administrator, you can use it to view server inventory, configure the BIOS boot order, configure a RAID volume on attached hard drives, install an operating system, perform interactive offline diagnostics, and view server health and logs. |
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Cisco UCS Server System Event Log Viewer Utility |
Enables you to view all system event logs generated by the server. |
Cisco UCS VIC Drivers Information
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Installation Information |
The installation information for Cisco UCS VIC drivers can be found here: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10281/prod_installation_guides_list.html. |
Hardware and Software Troubleshooting Information
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Troubleshooting Guide |
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System Event Log Messages |
Reference Information
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Cisco UCS Rack-Mount Servers CIMC XML API Programmer's Guide |
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MIB Quick Reference |
Cisco C880 Series Information
The user documentation for the Cisco C880 Series hardware is listed below.
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Cisco C880 M4 Release Notes (Release Version 1.0.1) |
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Cisco C880 M4 Server Hardware Installation Manual |
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Cisco C880 M4 Server Service Guide |
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Cisco C880 M4 Server Administration Manual |
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Cisco C880 M4 Server User Interface Operating Instructions |
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Cisco C880 M4 Storage Subsystem Operating Manual |
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Cisco C880 M4 Storage Subsystem Service Supplement |
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Cisco C880 Series Hardware and Software Interoperability Matrix, Release 1.0.1 |
Cisco C880 Series Hardware and Software Interoperability Matrix |
Cisco C890 Series Information
The user documentation for the Cisco C890 series hardware is listed below.
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Cisco C890 M5 Release Notes (Release Version 1.0.1) |
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Cisco UCS C890 M5 Rack Server Configuration Guide |
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Cisco UCS C890 M5 Rack Server Service Guide |
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