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If your server version is earlier than 1.2 (2) release, and you want to integrate that server with Cisco UCS Manager, you have to upgrade the CIMC version to 1.2.
See the following URLs for additional information about the equipment in this configuration.
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You must plug a power cord into each of the two power supplies in the FEX. If a power supply is not connected to power, you might see “Major” faults reported during power-on self test (POST). For example, Power supply 1 in fex 6 power: error. You can clear these errors by connecting the missing power cord to the FEX power supply. |
If your C-Series Rack-Mount Server card-firmware does not meet the required criteria for integration with Cisco UCS Manager, you must upgrade the server. Before upgrading, the server must be installed in your rack and connected to power. Upgrading an earlier release server to latest release version is a two step procedure:
Cisco UCS C-Series server CIMC Release version 1.2(2) is the required level for integration with Cisco UCS Manager 1.4 or 2.0(1). If your server CIMC release version does not meet the requirement for integration with Cisco UCS Manager, make sure to upgrade the server firmware before connecting the server with Cisco UCS domain. For more information on upgrading the C-series server firmware, see the host upgrade utility quick start guide for your release http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps10493/products_user_guide_list.html
After upgrading the server to the compatible server release version, you must establish the physical connection for the server to make it a part of Cisco UCS domain.To connect the server to your Cisco UCS FEXes and FIs, see Connecting the Server with Cisco UCS Domain.
If your Cisco UCS P81E VIC firmware and uboot version is earlier than 2.0(2g), when you integrate the server with any Cisco UCS Manager version, the UCS Manager software will return discovery and associate/disassociate failures. To avoid such failures you can do the following:
Step 1 | Decommission the server from UCS Manager. | ||||||
Step 2 | Disconnect the cables from the 1-Gb LOM ports on the server. | ||||||
Step 3 | Connect an Ethernet line from your LAN to one of the 1-Gb LOM ports (not to the dedicated management port, which is disabled in UCSM mode). | ||||||
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Find the Host Upgrade Utility ISO file download for your server online and download it to a temporary location on your workstation:
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Prepare the ISO. For local upgrade, on a local media and for remote upgrade, as a virtual device:
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Step 6 | Boot the server and press F6 when prompted to open the Boot Menu screen. | ||||||
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On the Boot Menu screen, select the device where you prepared the ISO in Step 2:
The server is rebooted from the device you choose. |
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A screen appears with the server BIOS and CIMC firmware versions. Answer the prompt, Have you read the Cisco EULA (end user license agreement)?
The Host Upgrade Menu screen displays. |
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Step 9 | Select the option to Update UCS P81E VIC. This will update the card firmware and uboot image to the required level. | ||||||
Step 10 | Select the option to Update CIMC Firmware. This will update the CIMC firmware. | ||||||
Step 11 | Verify the firmware levels on the next screen. | ||||||
Step 12 | Select the option to Reboot the machine. | ||||||
Step 13 | When you see the F8 prompt during rebooting, press F8 to open the CIMC Configuration Utility. | ||||||
Step 14 | In the CIMC Configuration Utility, select the option CIMC Factory Default, then press F10 to save your changes. | ||||||
Step 15 | Return the cables from the FEXes to the 1-Gb LOM ports on the server. | ||||||
Step 16 | Recommission the server in UCS Manager. |