Preface

This preface includes the following sections:

New and Changed Information

The following table provides an overview of the significant changes to this guide for the current CIMC release:

Table 1. New Features and Significant Changes in the Getting Started Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers for CIMC Release 3.1.1
Feature Description Where Documented

Support UCS-E160S-M3/K9 servers

Support added to install the UCS-E160S-M3/K9 into the Cisco ISR 4000 series.

Overview

Configuring CIMC Access

Procedures to configure CIMC access through the external TE2/TE3 interfaces.

Configuring CIMC Access Using the E-Series Server's External TE2 or TE3 Interface—Cisco ISR 4000 Series
Table 2. New Features and Significant Changes in the Getting Started Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers and the Cisco UCS E-Series Network Compute Engine for CIMC Release 3.0.1
Feature Description Where Documented

NIM E-Series Network Compute Engine Support

Support for the NIM E-Series Network Compute Engine (NIM E-Series NCE).

Overview

Configuring CIMC Access

Procedures to configure CIMC access when the NIM E-Series NCE is installed in a Cisco ISR 4000 series.

Configuring Access to the Management Firmware

Configuring a Connection Between the Router and the NIM E-Series NCE

Procedure to configure an internal connection between the Cisco ISR 4000 series and the NIM E-Series NCE.

Configuring a Connection Between the Router and the E-Series Server or NCE

Host Upgrade Utility

Contains information that was present in the Host Upgrade Utility User Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers and the Cisco UCS E-Series Network Compute Engine.

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 this guide.

Upgrading Firmware
Table 3. New Features and Significant Changes in the Getting Started Guide for Cisco UCS E-Series Servers, CIMC Release 1.0(2)
Feature Description Where Documented

New Platform Support

Support added to install the E-Series Server into the Cisco 4000 Series Integrated Services Router (Cisco ISR 4000 series).

Cisco UCS E-Series Servers and the Cisco UCS E-Series Network Compute Engine Overview

Migrating E-Series Server from an ISR G2 into a Cisco ISR 4000 series

See the "Important" note if you are migrating the E-Series Server from an ISR G2 into a Cisco ISR 4000 series.

Installing the E-Series Server or NCE into the Router

Configuring CIMC Access—Cisco ISR 4000 series

Procedures to configure CIMC access when the E-Series Server is installed in a Cisco ISR 4000 series.

Configuring Access to the Management Firmware

Configuring a Connection Between the Cisco ISR 4000 series and the E-Series Server

Procedure to configure a connection between the Cisco ISR 4000 series and the E-Series Server.

Configuring a Connection Between the Router and the E-Series Server or NCE

Cisco IOS Software Command Reference—Cisco ISR 4000 series

New Cisco IOS commands introduced to support the Cisco ISR 4000 series.

Cisco IOS Software Command Reference—Cisco ISR 4000 Series

Audience

This guide is intended primarily for data center administrators with responsibilities and expertise in one or more of the following:

  • Server administration

  • Storage administration

  • Network administration

  • Network security

Organization

Chapter

Title

Description

Chapter 1

Quick Start Basic Configuration

Provides a list of commands and steps to quickly set up and use the E-Series Server and NCE.

Chapter 2

Overview

Provides an overview of the product, hardware and software requirements, and E-Series Server and NCE options.

Chapter 3

Installing the E-Series Server or NCE into the Router

Describes how to install the E-Series Server or NCE into the router.

Chapter 4

Configuring Access to the Management Firmware

Provides options to configure CIMC access.

Chapter 5

Accessing the Management Firmware

Provides an overview of CIMC and describes how to log in to CIMC.

Chapter 6

Managing Storage Using RAID

Describes RAID options and how to configure RAID.

Note 

The RAID feature is applicable to E-Series Servers and the SM E-Series NCE. The RAID feature is not applicable to the EHWIC E-Series NCE and the NIM E-Series NCE.

Chapter 7

Installing the Operating System

Describes how to install the operating system.

Chapter 8

Configuring a Connection Between the Router and the E-Series Server or NCE

Describes how to configure a connection between the router and the E-Series Server or NCE.

Chapter 9

Upgrading Firmware

Provides options for upgrading firmware.

Appendix A

Configuration Differences

Provides configuration differences between the Cisco ISR G2 and the Cisco ISR 4000 series.

Appendix B

Cisco IOS Software Command Reference—Cisco ISR G2

Provides a list of Cisco IOS commands used to configure the Cisco ISR G2 and the E-Series Server or NCE.

Appendix C

Cisco IOS Software Command Reference—Cisco ISR 4000 series

Provides a list of Cisco IOS commands used to configure the Cisco ISR 4000 series and the E-Series Server.

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{x | y | z}

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[x | y | z]

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string

A nonquoted set of characters. Do not use quotation marks around the string or the string will include the quotation marks.

< >

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[ ]

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!, #

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Note

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Timesaver

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Warning

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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