The documentation set for this product strives to use bias-free language. For the purposes of this documentation set, bias-free is defined as language that does not imply discrimination based on age, disability, gender, racial identity, ethnic identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and intersectionality. Exceptions may be present in the documentation due to language that is hardcoded in the user interfaces of the product software, language used based on RFP documentation, or language that is used by a referenced third-party product. Learn more about how Cisco is using Inclusive Language.
To physically install your Catalyst Center appliance, complete the tasks described in this chapter for each appliance you want to install. Install all appliances before configuring the primary node.
After you complete all of the tasks, continue with the steps in Preparation for appliance configuration overview.
 Caution |
When handling internal appliance components, wear an ESD strap and handle modules using only the edges of the carrier. |
|
Step 1 |
Remove the appliance from its cardboard container. Save all packaging material in case you need to ship the appliance in the future. |
|
Step 2 |
Compare your shipment with the equipment list provided by your customer service representative. Confirm that you received all items. |
|
Step 3 |
Check for any damage. Immediately report any missing items or damage to your customer service representative. Have this information ready:
|
These guidelines apply when installing an appliance:
Plan your site configuration and prepare your site before installing the appliance. For information about recommended site planning and preparation tasks, see the Cisco UCS Site Preparation Guide.
Ensure that there is adequate space around the appliance for servicing and airflow. Air enters through the front of the appliance and exits through the back.
Ensure that the site's air conditioning meets the thermal requirements listed in Environmental specifications.
Ensure that the cabinet or rack meets the requirements in Review the rack requirements.
Ensure that the site's power meets the requirements in Power supply specifications. If available, use a UPS to protect against power failures.
Carefully review the cautions and warnings.
Caution |
To ensure proper airflow, rack the appliances using rail kits. Stacking units without rail kits blocks the air vents on top of the appliances. This results in overheating, increased fan speeds, and greater power consumption. Mount your appliances on rail kits during installation to ensure the required minimum spacing between units. No additional spacing is required when units are mounted using rail kits. |
Caution |
Avoid uninterruptible power supply (UPS) types that use ferroresonant technology. These UPS types can become unstable with systems such as the Cisco UCS, which can have substantial current draw fluctuations from fluctuating data traffic patterns. |
 Warning |
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Before you work on any equipment, be aware of the hazards involved with electrical circuitry and be familiar with standard practices for preventing accidents. Read the installation instructions before using, installing, or connecting the system to the power source. Use the statement number at the beginning of each warning statement to locate its translation in the translated safety warnings for this device. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  |
Warning |
This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (overcurrent) protection. To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire, ensure that the protective device is rated at no more than: 250 V, 15 A. |
Warning |
To reduce risk of electric shock or fire, installation of the equipment must comply with local and national electrical codes. |
Warning |
This unit is intended for installation in restricted access areas. Only skilled, instructed, or qualified personnel can access a restricted access area. |
Ensure your rack meets these requirements:
Use a standard 19 in. (48.3 cm) wide, four-post EIA rack with mounting posts that conform to English universal hole spacing, as specified in Section 1 of ANSI/EIA-310-D-1992.
Use the Cisco-supplied slide rails. The rack-post holes can be one of these types: square 0.38 in. (9.6 mm), round 0.28 in. (7.1 mm), size 12-24 UNC, or size 10-32 UNC.
Provide at least one rack unit (RU), or 1.75 in. (44.45 mm), of vertical rack space for every 32-core or 56-core appliance server.
Provide at least two rack units (RUs), or 3.5 in. (88.9 mm), of vertical rack space for every 80-core appliance server.
The server supports these rail kit options:
Part UCSC-RAIL-M6 is a ball bearing slide rail kit.
Part UCSC-CMA-C220M6 is a reversible cable management arm for the ball bearing slide rail kit used with 32-core and 56-core appliances.
Part UCSC-CMA-C240M6 is a reversible cable management arm for the 80-core appliance's ball bearing slide rail kit.
You do not need tools to install the slide rails sold by Cisco Systems for this server.
The slide rails for this server have an adjustment range of 24 in. (610 mm) to 36 in. (914 mm).
The optional cable management arm adds additional length requirements:
For the 32-core and 56-core appliances, the distance from the rear of the server to the rear of the cable management arm is 5.4 in. (137.4 mm). For the 80-core appliance, the distance is 7.6 in. (193 mm).
For the 32-core and 56-core appliances, the total length of the server including the cable management arm is 35.2 in. (894 mm). For the 80-core appliance, the length is 37.6 in. (955 mm).
Describes how to power on the appliance and check that it's functional.
|
Step 1 |
Attach a supplied power cord to each power supply in the appliance. Connect the power cords to a grounded AC power outlet. See Power supply specifications for details.
Wait for approximately two minutes to let the appliance boot into standby power mode during the first startup. The Power Status LED displays the power status of the appliance:
For more information about these and other appliance LEDs, see the "Front and Rear Panels" topic for your appliance: |
||
|
Step 2 |
Connect a USB keyboard and VGA monitor to the server, using the supplied KVM cable connected to the KVM connector on the front panel. Alternatively, you can use the VGA and USB ports on the rear panel. You can only connect to one VGA interface at a time. |
After you have powered up the appliance, check the state of the front-panel and rear-panel LEDs to ensure it is functioning. Click the appropriate link to view a description of your appliance's LEDs
Use these illustrations to identify the LEDs on your appliance after installation and power-on, before you configure it.
This table describes the front panel LED indicators and their meanings.
|
LED |
Status indicator |
|---|---|
|
1 |
Power status: Green |
|
2 |
Unit identification: Off |
|
3 |
System status: Green |
|
4 |
Power supply status: Green |
|
5 |
Fan status: Green |
|
6 |
Network link activity: Off |
|
7 |
Temperature status: Green |
|
8 |
Drive fault LED: Off |
|
9 |
Drive activity LED: Green |
This table describes the rear panel LED indicators and their meanings.
|
LED |
Status indicator |
|---|---|
|
1 |
After initial power-on, all the ports should have their link status and link speed LEDs showing as off. After network settings are configured and tested using either the Maglev Configuration wizard or browser-based configuration wizard, the link status and link speed LEDs for all cabled ports should be green. The LED for all uncabled ports should remain off. |
|
2 |
AC power supply status LEDs: Green |
These illustrations show the LEDs for a functional appliance after physical installation and first power-on and before configuration.
This table describes the front panel LED indicators and their meanings.
|
LED |
Status indicator |
|---|---|
|
1 |
Power status: Green |
|
2 |
Unit identification: Off |
|
3 |
System status: Green |
|
4 |
Fan status: Green |
|
5 |
Temperature status: Green |
|
6 |
Power supply status: Green |
|
7 |
Network link activity: Off |
|
8 |
Drive fault LED: Off |
|
9 |
Drive activity LED: Green |
This table describes the rear panel LED indicators and their meanings.
|
LED |
Status indicator |
|---|---|
|
1 |
After initial power-on, all the ports should have their link status and link speed LEDs showing as off. After network settings are configured and tested using either the Maglev Configuration wizard or browser-based configuration wizard, the link status and link speed LEDs for all cabled ports should be green. The LED for all uncabled ports should remain off. |
|
2 |
AC power supply status LEDs: Green |
Feedback