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Release Notes for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers and the Cisco UCS E-Series Network Compute Engine, Release 3.1.1
November 16, 2016
This document provides new features, system requirements, compatibility information, and open and resolved caveats for the Cisco UCS E-Series Server and the Cisco UCS E-Series Network Compute Engine (NCE) software release 3.1.1. Use this document in conjunction with the documents in the “Related Documentation” section.
Note Documentation is sometimes updated after original publication; therefore, for updated content, review the documentation on Cisco.com.
Table 1 provides an overview of the significant changes that are introduced for the CIMC release 3.1.1.
Table 1 New and Changed Information for Software Release 3.1.1
Feature
Description
Software Release
Where Documented
Single-Wide E-Series Server Refresh
Support added to install the UCS-E160S-M3/K9 into the Cisco ISR 4000 series.
3.1.1
Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers and the Cisco UCS E-Series Network Compute Engine
Getting Started Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers and the Cisco UCS E-Series Network Compute Engine, Release 3.1.1
GUI Configuration Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers and the Cisco UCS E-Series Network Compute Engine Integrated Management Controller, Release 3.1.1
Configuring CIMC Access Using the TE2 or TE3 Interfaces.
Added procedures to configure CIMC access through the external TE2/TE3 interfaces.
3.1.1
Getting Started Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers and the Cisco UCS E-Series Network Compute Engine, Release 3.1.1
Overview
The Cisco UCS E-Series Servers (E-Series Servers) and the Cisco UCS E-Series Network Compute Engine (NCE) are a family of size-, weight-, and power-efficient blade servers that are housed within the Generation 2 Cisco Integrated Services Routers (Cisco ISR G2) and the Cisco ISR 4000 series. These servers provide a general-purpose compute platform for branch-office applications deployed either as bare-metal on operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows or Linux, or as virtual machines on hypervisors, such as VMware vSphere Hypervisor, Microsoft Hyper-V, or Citrix XenServer.
The E-Series Servers are purpose-built with powerful Intel Xeon processors for general-purpose compute. They come in the following form factors: single-wide and double-wide. The single-wide E-Series Server fits into one server module (SM) slot, and the double-wide E-Series Server fits into two SM slots.
The NCEs are price-to-power optimized modules that are built to host Cisco network applications and other lightweight general-purpose applications. They come in three form factors: SM, EHWIC, and NIM. The SM E-Series NCE fits into one SM slot, the NIM E-Series NCE fits into one NIM slot, and the EHWIC E-Series NCE fits into two EHWIC slots.
Note ● EHWIC E-Series NCE can be installed in the Cisco ISR G2 only.
NIM E-Series NCE can be installed in the Cisco ISR 4000 series only.
The Cisco ISR 4331 has one SM slot. The Cisco ISR 4321 and the Cisco ISR 4431 have no SM slots.
Citrix XenServer is supported on the E-Series Servers only.
Cisco UCS-E160S-M3/K9 server is supported on the Cisco ISR 4000 series only.
Note For details about the M1, M2, and M3 E-Series Servers and the EHWIC E-Series NCE hardware, see the “Hardware Requirements” section in the Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers and the Cisco UCS E-Series Network Compute Engine.
Software Requirements
E-Series Servers require three major software systems:
Cisco Integrated Management Controller (CIMC) is a management module, which is built into the motherboard. A dedicated ARM-based processor, separate from the main server CPU, runs the CIMC firmware. The system ships with a running version of the CIMC firmware. You can update the CIMC firmware, but no initial installation is needed.
CIMC is the management service for the E-Series Servers. CIMC runs within the server. You can use CIMC to access, configure, administer, and monitor the server.
BIOS Firmware
BIOS initializes the hardware in the system, discovers bootable devices, and boots them in the provided sequence. It boots the operating system and configures the hardware for the operating system to use. BIOS manageability features allow you to interact with the hardware and use it. In addition, BIOS provides options to configure the system, manage firmware, and create BIOS error reports. The system ships with a running version of the BIOS firmware. You can update the BIOS firmware, but no initial installation is needed.
Operating System or Hypervisor
The main server CPU runs on an operating system such as Microsoft Windows, Linux, or Hypervisor. You can purchase an E-Series Server or NCE with a preinstalled operating system such as Microsoft Windows or VMware vSphere Hypervisor TM, or you can install your own operating system.
The following operating systems are supported on the E-Series Servers:
Microsoft Windows:
– Windows Server 2012 Standard 64-bit
Linux:
– Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.2
– SUSE Linux Enterprise 11, service pack 2
– Oracle Enterprise Linux 6.0, update 2
Hypervisor:
– VMware vSphere Hypervisor TM 5.1
– VMware vSphere Hypervisor TM 5.5
– VMware vSphere Hypervisor TM 6.0
– Hyper-V (Windows 2012 R2)
– Citrix XenServer 6.1
The following operating systems are supported on the NCEs:
Microsoft Windows:
– Windows Server 2012 Standard 64-bit
Hypervisor:
– VMware vSphere Hypervisor TM 5.1
– VMware vSphere Hypervisor TM 5.5
– VMware vSphere Hypervisor TM 6.0
– Hyper-V (Windows 2012 R2)
Minimum System Requirements
The management client must meet or exceed the following minimum system requirements:
Sun JRE 1.6.0_14 or later
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Mozilla Firefox 3.0 or higher
Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista,
Apple Mac OS X v10.6, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.0 or higher operating systems
E-Series Server Options
E-Series Servers are available in the following options:
Option 1—E-Series Server without preinstalled operating system or hypervisor
Option 2—E-Series Server with preinstalled Microsoft Windows Server
At the time of purchase, you can choose the appropriate RAID option that you want enabled on the E-Series Server.
Note If you purchase this option, the Microsoft Windows Server license is preactivated.
Option 3—E-Series Server with preinstalled VMware vSphere Hypervisor TM
At the time of purchase, you can choose the appropriate RAID option that you want enabled on the E-Series Server.
Cisco IOS Software Release for Single-Wide E-Series Servers and the SM E-Series NCE
Cisco IOS Software Release for Double-Wide E-Series Servers
Cisco IOS Software Release for the
NIM E-Series NCE
CIMC
4400 Series
XE 3.12S
XE 3.12S
—
2.2.2 and later releases
XE 3.13S and later releases
XE 3.13S and later releases
—
2.3.1 and later releases
—
—
XE 3.15S and later releases
3.0.1 and later releases
XE 16.2.1
XE 16.2.1
XE 16.2.1
3.0.1 and later releases
4300 Series
XE 3.13S and later releases
XE 3.13S and later releases
—
2.3.1 and later releases
—
—
XE 3.15S and later releases
3.0.1 and later releases
XE 16.2.1
XE 16.2.1
XE 16.2.1
3.0.1 and later releases
Important Information About the VMware FL-SRE-V-HOST License
If you are using a VMware FL-SRE-V-HOST license (equivalent to VMware vSphere Hypervisor™ 5.X), make sure that you are using 32 GB or less of RAM. If more than 32 GB of RAM is used, you will get an error message, and you will not be able to apply the license. If you want to use 48 GB RAM, upgrade your license to FL-SRE-V-HOSTVC.
Important Information About the Host Upgrade Utility
Since CIMC release 3.0.1, a separate Host Upgrade Utility User Guide is not supported. All the information that was present in the Host Upgrade Utility User Guide is merged into the Getting Started Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers and the Cisco UCS E-Series Network Compute Engine.
Open and Resolved Bugs
The open and resolved bugs are accessible through the Cisco Bug Search Tool. This web-based tool provides you with access to the Cisco bug tracking system, which maintains information about bugs and vulnerabilities in this product and other Cisco hardware and software products.
Note You must have a Cisco.com account to log in and access the Cisco Bug Search Tool. If you do not have one, you can register for an account.
Cannot turn off Physical Drive Locator LED in JBOD mode.
Symptom Cannot turn off Physical Drive Locator LED in JBOD mode.
Conditions Configure JBOD mode and then turn on the locator LED of one of the disks, and then turn it off.
Workaround Power cycle the module.
CSCuz78167
CIMC CLI does not support IPv6 command.
Symptom Cannot find any related IPv6 command under CIMC CLI console.
Conditions Currently, IPv6 functionality is not supported.
Workaround Currently, IPv6 functionality is not supported.
CSCuz84813
Intel PHY resets when user successively power cycle the server.
Symptom Intel PHY resets when user successively power cycle the server.
Conditions Power cycle the server successively.
Workaround Wait for 120 seconds before you do the second power cycle.
CSCuz85441
Intel cannot power on when resetting default via CIMC configuration mode.
Symptom Intel cannot power on when resetting default via CIMC configuration mode.
Conditions Press F8 to go to CIMC configuration mode, and then check Reset to factory default, press F10 to save and take effect.
Workaround Reboot CIMC.
CSCuz95230
Incorrect configured boot order is shown on CIMC GUI.
Symptom Incorrect configured boot order is shown on CIMC GUI: double "EFI" devices,double "Linux Virtual CD/DVD" devices, invalid FDD "null" device is present & double "Linux Virtual FDD/HDD" devices
Conditions Reset CIMC to factory default, power on Intel to run into default EFI shell, and then power cycle the Intel server from CIMC GUI repeatedly.
Workaround Reset to CIMC factory default.
CSCva06961
User could enter CIMC configuration mode without any password.
Symptom User could enter CIMC configuration mode without any password.
Conditions Press F8 to enter CIMC configuration mode.
Workaround None.
CSCva08186
Undefined BIOS FW version shown on Activate Firmware page.
Symptom Undefined BIOS FW version shown on Activate Firmware page.
Conditions After upgrading to the latest BIOS FW, go to Activate Firmware page. A pop up window appears and it shows "N/A" (current running), "undefined" for the next activation version.
Workaround None.
CSCva17445
Need to set 2 nd boot-order twice to take effect.
Symptom Need to set 2 nd boot-order twice to take effect.
Release Notes for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers and the Cisco UCS E-Series Network Compute Engine, Release 3.1.1 (this document)
Getting Started Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers and the Cisco UCS E-Series Network Compute Engine, Release 3.1.1
Hardware Installation Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers and the Cisco UCS E-Series Network Compute Engine
Cisco Network Modules, Server Modules, and Interface Cards Regulatory Compliance and Safety Information
GUI Configuration Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers and the Cisco UCS E-Series Network Compute Engine Integrated Management Controller, Release 3.1.1
CLI Configuration Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers and the Cisco UCS E-Series Network Compute Engine Integrated Management Controller, Release 3.1.1
CIMC XML API Programmer’s Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers and the Cisco UCS E-Series Network Compute Engine
Troubleshooting Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers and the Cisco UCS E-Series Network Compute Engine
Open Source Used in Cisco UCS E-Series Servers and the Cisco UCS E-Series Network Compute Engine, Release 2.x
Third-Party Tools Plug-In Documentation:
– Release Notes for Cisco IMC PowerTool, Release 1.x
– Cisco UCS PowerTool, Release 1.1.1 User Guide
– Cisco IMC Remote Action Service 1.1.1 User Guide for HP Operations Orchestration 9.00
– Cisco IMC Smart Plugin 1.0 Installation Guide for HP Operations Manager—Windows
– Cisco IMC Smart Plugin 1.0 Operations Guide for HP Operations Manager—Windows
– Release Notes for Cisco IMC Management Pack, Release 1.1 for Microsoft System Center 2012, 2012 SP1 and 2012 R2, Operations Manager
– Cisco IMC Management Pack User Guide, Release 1.1 for Microsoft System Center 2012, 2012 SP1 and 2012 R2, Operations Manager
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